SVN/2026/36/Senior Reintegration Associate/G7/Yaounde

Under the direct supervision of the National Reintegration Officer, the overall supervision of the Mental Health Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS) Officer, and the general oversight of the Chief of Mission, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for coordinating the implementation of the reintegration activities in countries of origin under EU-funded initiative "Protection and reintegration of returnees along the central Mediterranean migration route" for IOM Mission in Cameroon.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law and/or International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience on project management and assistance voluntary return program; or
• School diploma with seven years of relevant professional experience

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in AVRR and reintegration assistance with a UN agency, or an international organization.
• Experience in managing EU funded projects.
• Experience in implementing AVRR projects from/to Europe, North Africa and West and Central Africa;
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government and Non-Governmental counterparts, international organizations and private sector entities.

SKILLS

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies

- Behavioural

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

a- Accountability

• Accepts and gives constructive criticism
• Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies
• Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs
• Monitors own work to correct errors
• Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings

b- Client Orientation

• Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients
• Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries
• Keeps clients informed of developments and setbacks

c- Continuous Learning

• Contributes to colleagues' learning
• Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills
• Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas
• Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area

c- Communication

• Actively shares relevant information
• Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on changing priorities and procedures
• Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience
• Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

d- Creativity and Initiative

• Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Expands responsibilities while maintaining existing ones
• Persuades others to consider new ideas
• Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems

e- Leadership and Negotiation

• Convinces others to share resources
• Actively identifies opportunities for and promotes organizational change