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. The role contributes to the delivery of integrated protection services to vulnerable migrants.
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
- Four years of professional work experience (with High School Degree/Certificate).
- At least two years of relevant work experience (with Bachelor’s Degree).
- 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.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Education, Law and International Relations or related field from an accredited academic institution.
