Project Assistant - Berlin, Deutschland - International Organization for Migration

International Organization for Migration

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Berlin, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Position Title
:
Project Assistant (AVRR Counselling)

Duty Station
:
Berlin, Germany

Reference Code
:
VN-DE

Classification
:
General Service Staff, Grade G4

Type of Appointment
:
One Year Fixed-Term Contract - 12 Months

with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date
:
As soon as possible
Closing Date **:08 February 2023

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of
migration and 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.

**_Context:
- **Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the
National Policy and Project Support Officer and the Senior Project Assistant, the incumbent
will be responsible for providing counselling services for migrants in Germany, with a particular
focus on Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR). Specifically, the incumbent is

expected to perform the following:

_Core Functions / Responsibilities:
_

Assist the Project Assistant in planning, organizing and delivering the AVRR

counselling service to migrants in Germany;

Provides up-to-date, objective and reliable information on the situation in countries of

return, and by doing so, assists in migrant's informed decisions on return or other
available options, as required, initializes support concerning return and reintegration;

Maintain records of all activities and contacts with applicants as well as individual

inquiries and report these records periodically in a timely manner; translation into
English and formatting of the information if necessary; supports the supervisor in
sharing of information with other IOM Missions or counterparts;

Supports the Project Assistant with design materials for outreach and visibility of the

availability of up-to date reliable information;

Provides information and counselling concerning the offers of projects as well as other

assistances offered by IOM;

Visit, provide briefings to, and counsel migrants in appointed accommodation areas in

relation to AVRR and what it entails for migrants throughout the process;

In coordination with the Programme Assistant, provides information on relief offers,

governmental support and/or private services to potential returnees;

Exchanges experience and collaborates with other partners in the sector of migration

counselling in Germany;

Supports the organization and preparations of regular meetings and joint thematic

events targeting other migration actors in different locations in Germany;

Assists the Programme Assistant in the development and implementation of a strategy

to inform the target group about possibilities of the voluntary return through the existing
programs;

Performs any such other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

and/or CoM.

_Required Qualifications and Experience _

Education
Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with four years of
relevant professional experience in the field of migration.

OR

University degree in Social Science, Migration Studies, Social pedagogics or a related field
from an accredited academic institution, with two years of relevant professional experience,
preferably in similar roles;
**Experience and Skills

Counselling in a social context (preferably migration)
Experiences of working in a highly diverse and intercultural context
Experiences of working with vulnerable groups
Demonstrated experience and knowledge on migration with a focus on implementing

and processing AVRR activities in Germany is an asset;

Previous work experience with national, regional or international public bodies and

knowledge about the AVRR landscape in Germany would be an advantage

and PowerPoint is required.

Languages
Fluency in English and German is required. Knowledge of another official IOM language
(French, Spanish) or Russian or Arabic is an advantage.

_Required Competencies _
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
**Values

Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural

differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

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.

Core Competencies - behavioural indicators _level 1- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to

achieve shared goals and optimize results.