Reintegration Officer (P2) Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Full Time NEW

Job Identification (Reference Number): 15494
Position Title: Reintegration Officer (P)
Duty Station City: Abidjan
Duty Station Country: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: P-2
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 6 months
Closing date: 08 July 2025

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
   Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Context

Irregular migration along the Mediterranean routes continues to pose significant dangers for migrants. The Central Mediterranean route remains the deadliest, with recent data indicating that 1 death is recorded for every 35 arrivals. According to IOM estimates, 2,300 deaths occurred at sea in 2024 while 70% of migrants interviewed by upon their arrival in Italy reported being victims of trafficking or other exploitative practices during their journey.

The Western Mediterranean route, primarily from Morocco to Spain, has also seen a significant number of crossings. In the first two months of 2025, there was a notable increase in arrivals, with many migrants facing similar risks of exploitation and dangerous sea conditions. The high number of deaths and the prevalence of trafficking and exploitative practices underscore the urgent need for comprehensive solutions.

To meet these challenges, IOM is implementing the Migrant Protection, Return, and Reintegration Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa (MPRR-SSA), funded by the European Commission Directorate General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA). The MPRR-SSA is the largest AVRR programme for migrant protection, return and reintegration in the SSA region. It aims to safeguard vulnerable and stranded migrants across the Atlantic/Western Mediterranean and Central Mediterranean migration routes through a rights-based and route-based approach. The programme provides critical protection, assisted voluntary return, and sustainable reintegration assistance, ensuring both immediate and long-term solutions for migrants in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is implemented in close linkage with the EU-funded MPRR North Africa programme to ensure complementarity. The MPRR-SSA facilitates safe, dignified and rights-based voluntary return and sustainable individual reintegration of migrants in sub-Saharan Africa. While primarily focused on individual assistance, the programme also seeks to contribute, where possible, to broader reintegration outcomes through coordination and referrals. The programme leverages whole-of-society and whole-of-government approaches, including through cooperation with national authorities and stakeholders. The MPRR-SSA programme plays a crucial role in providing life-saving humanitarian and protection assistance to migrants. This includes medical support, housing, and access to essential services during transit and upon return.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) and the direct supervision of the Project Manager for Migrant Protection, Return and Reintegration, and in close coordination with the Central Coordination Unit (CCU) of the MPRR Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) at the Regional Office for West and Central Africa of the IOM in Dakar, the Reintegration Officer will be responsible and accountable for providing technical, administrative and process-related support for the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting activities of the MPRR-SSA reintegration portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire Country Office.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate the overall implementation of reintegration portfolio activities of the MPRR-SSA, including monitoring budgetary, administrative and technical aspects, in line with IOM’s policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements.

2. Provide operational guidance and technical supervision to relevant project staff, in close coordination with the Regional Return and Reintegration Officer of the CCU, providing technical inputs and information to assist with the development of programmatic strategy and the implementation of the new approach for reintegration. Monitor project progress against strategic objectives and benchmarks, and recommend improvements, corrections or appropriate action accordingly.

3. Implement the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Information Management (IM) Framework and recommend improvements to regular reporting requirements, impact evaluation strategies, and the preparation of a variety of reports or information materials, in close coordination with MPRR-SSA CCU, Implementing Partners, Service Providers and other Stakeholders, in support of sustainable reintegration of return migrants.

4. Research and document possible priority areas for project development, notably but not limited to employability, private sector and public-private partnerships, and contribute to the development and implementation of new project activities by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing the local context for the planning and administration of projects, and by documenting possible new opportunities.

5. Maintain close collaboration with relevant stakeholders such as Government entities, national authorities, implementing and development partners, United Nations agencies, and civil society, to contribute to the establishment of a National Referral Mechanism for the sustainable reintegration of migrants and in relation to the project consortium Sustainable Reintegration of Returning Migrants to Côte d’Ivoire and Fight against Trafficking (MIGRET) implemented by Expertise France (EF), Enabel, and IOM in conjunction with MPRR-SSA.

6. Monitor compliance in close collaboration with project partners, project staff and implementing entities, and bring issues to the prompt attention of the supervisor.

7. Closely coordinate with other units in the Country Office for a smooth implementation of relevant project activities; facilitate the mainstreaming of protection into reintegration activities such as victims of trafficking, unaccompanied children and migrants with psychosocial and/or physical health concerns, in close coordination with the Unit for Protection and Counter-Trafficking, the National Medical Officer and the Regional Protection and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officers of the CCU.

8. Contribute to adequate information management on project related activities including visibility by drafting regular updates, summaries, press releases or other relevant materials, in close coordination with the donor and relevant Units at HQ.

9. Draft portions or segments of progress Financial, Narrative, or other reports related to the project activities. Track and follow up on the timely elaboration, submission and dissemination of reports for donors, government authorities and other relevant stakeholders, in compliance with donor and IOM requirements.

10. Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, steering committees, and technical working groups or committees, as well as other forums; provide technical inputs and information to facilitate the coordination and presentation of IOM activities; undertake duty travel as required to support coordination and monitoring activities for project implementation.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Sciences, Humanitarian Affairs, Economic Development, Business or Public Administration, International Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience, or,
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in project implementation, supervision of teams and reporting with focus on Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) and Protection (PX);
• Experience in Operations (OPS) considered as advantage;
• Experience in provision of direct assistance (CBI, business grants, education, health, job placement, micro business setup, medical support, MHPSS, NFI, TVET, etc.) to vulnerable groups through a variety of modalities (direct implementation, IP, PPP, service provider, etc.);
• Experience in liaising and working with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions including CSOs, governmental agencies, and I/NGOs;
• Experience in organizing and delivering capacity building activities, consultations, workshops and seminars with stakeholders;
• Previous experience in implementing Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships, Global Public-Private Partnership (GPPP), or Public-Private-Partnerships (PPP) considered a distinct advantage; and,
• Demonstrated experience in transition and change management of legacy programmes in collaboration with multiple stakeholders and project partners considered a distinct advantage.

Skills

• Familiarity with financial management and compliance of EU-funded projects, familiarity with UN and bilateral donor programming considered as advantage;
• Proven understanding of internal, intra-/interregional and international migration issues, including a thorough understanding of Côte d’Ivoire and migratory trends along the Central and Western Mediterranean Routes in host and transit countries;
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations and private sector entities;
• Good supervision, coordination, and information management skills, paired with strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• Good knowledge of the UN System, NGOs and other international organizations/institutions;
• Knowledge of migration data, migration patterns for return and reintegration in Côte d’Ivoire and the demonstrated ability to negotiate with government authorities and other stakeholders with a high degree of rational behaviour and decision making at all times;
• Good knowledge of human and financial resources management with the ability to work independently on administrative and organisational matters;
• Good conceptualization, analytical and writing skills with the capacity of creative, innovative and strategic thinking in line with programmatic and organisational objectives;
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimum supervision; and,
• Ability to maintain partnerships with development partners, government counterparts, UN agencies, local authorities, private sector, and other relevant stakeholders.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of either a local language and/or Spanish is an advantage.

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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 a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is 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 background or disabilities.

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IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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