Project Associate AVRR

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Head of Unit for Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration, the candidate will be responsible for providing assistance for the implementation of Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration projects.

The projects implemented by the Unit for Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration aim to support the Austrian return system by complementing existing national mechanisms in the field of assisted voluntary return and reintegration and paying particular attention to returnees in vulnerable situations. Beside operational and needs-based support to guarantee safe, timely and dignified return and sustainable reintegration, quality assurance measures to support central stakeholders of the system with training and exchange opportunities as well as outreach and communication activities are a central part of the projects. The projects are implemented in close coordination with IOM offices in the countries of return as well as in cooperation with relevant stakeholders in Austria.