SVN-CI-17-2025_01 Project Assistant (Reintegration and Protection)
Qualifications of Project Assistant (Reintegration and Protection):
- Location: Abidjan
- Vacancy No: 17195
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: IOM International Organization for Migration
- Deadline: 10/20/2025
Brief details about Project Assistant (Reintegration and Protection):
About
Information about the organization that has offered the job:
IOM is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment. Both internal and external candidates are eligible to apply for this position. For the purposes of this position, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
CONTEXT AND SCOPE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration, working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM works to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does this by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
As part of a project on the protection and reintegration of migrants in Côte d’Ivoire, funded by the European Union, the IOM Côte d’Ivoire Office is recruiting a Project Assistant (Reintegration and Protection), based in Abidjan.
Under the general supervision of the Project Manager and the direct supervision of the National Reintegration Officer, the Project Assistant (Reintegration and Protection) will support the implementation of project activities in Côte d’Ivoire.
Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ATTRIBUTIONS
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following specific tasks:
- In close collaboration with the operations team, ensure that the necessary arrangements are made for the return and reception of vulnerable migrants with specific needs;
- Participate in the identification of vulnerable migrant cases, the assessment of needs and the development of individualized care plans;
- Provide assistance in the implementation and monitoring of protection and reintegration activities for returning migrants, in accordance with the donor’s requirements and in compliance with IOM rules and procedures;
- Guide and advise returnees on the most appropriate economic reintegration activity, taking into account their abilities, experience and return environment;
- Prior to returns, provide technical support for conducting family searches for unaccompanied migrant minors (UMs) referred by the Sending Missions and assess their living conditions in order to finalize family reunification;
- Conduct monitoring and assessment visits to returning migrants in their cities of origin or return;
- Carry out any other tasks that may be assigned to him.
Qualifications
- University degree in social sciences, psychology, law from an accredited academic institution or in a related field, with 02 (two) years of relevant professional experience, or;
- High school diploma/certificate with 4 years of experience.
- Relevant professional experience, particularly in assisting migrants;
- Experience working in partnership with government entities and civil society organizations.
- Knowledge of migration, particularly in the area of assistance to migrants;
- Proficiency in computer tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
- Good writing and communication skills;
- Ability to present information clearly and concisely.
The official languages of the IOM are French, English and Spanish.
- For this position, fluency in French is required (oral and written).
- Knowledge of English and any other locally spoken language is an asset
VALUES – All IOM staff members must respect and demonstrate these values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and Transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in accordance with the Organization’s principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Ability to work with composure, competence and dedication, and handles day-to-day problems with due judgment.
- Courage: Is willing to take a stand on important issues.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others and makes others feel safe, respected, and treated fairly.
BASIC SKILLS – Behavioral Indicators – Level 1
- Teamwork: Establishes and promotes good collaboration within his/her unit and with other units in order to achieve common objectives and optimize results.
- Achieving Results: Produces and achieves good results quickly and in a service-oriented manner; is action-oriented and demonstrates determination to achieve agreed results.
- Knowledge Management and Sharing: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated tasks.
- Communication: Encourages, and contributes to, clear and open communication; explains complex topics in an informative, stimulating and motivating manner.
- Any offer made to the candidate under this vacancy notice is subject to confirmation of funding.
- This selection process may be used to fill similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates may be appointed to a similar position for a period of 24 months.
- National administrators must be nationals of the country in which they work. National administrators perform professional work and meet the same recruitment, qualification, and performance standards as international administrators.
- Appointment is subject to certification of the candidate’s medical fitness, verification of residence, visa and authorizations granted by the relevant government, where applicable.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy for behavior incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic affiliation, or disability.
- IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or other fees). IOM does not request any bank account information.
- IOM only accepts fully completed applications submitted through its online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the progress of their application.