SVN/2026/28/Protection Assistant (G4) - YAOUNDE

Overview

The incumbent will be responsible for implementing return and reintegration components for the Protection Programme with a focus on protection-centred case management in Cameroon.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to Protection Programme in management of projects, including monitoring of activities and drafting inputs for projects reporting and development.
• Assist the Protection Associate with return and reintegration activities.
• Support the Protection Programme’s with implementation of livelihoods activities as part of case management.
• Support implementation of the Protection Programme’s community initiatives that foster social and income-generating initiatives.
• Assist the Protection Programme’s activities to support migrants in Cameroon with assisted voluntary return.
• Contribute to the Protection Programme’s operational role with safe and dignified return to and sustainable reintegration in Cameroon.
• Undertake duty travel based on programme need.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Experience

Experience in the thematic area of countering human trafficking, exploitation, and gender-based violence, and especially case management / reintegration / livelihoods pillar. Familiarity with return and reintegration activities that IOM does globally and/or in Cameroon. Experience in liaison and cooperation with governmental authorities, UN partners and NGOs, as well as other internal and external stakeholders. Exposure to emergency responses and work related to internal displacement. Previous work experience in IOM or a UN agency is preferable.

Qualifications

High School Degree/Certificate with four years of professional work experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Education, Law and International Relations or related field from an accredited academic institution with at least two years of relevant work experience.

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