23374 Regional Community Stabilisation Officer (2)

Country: Senegal Organization: International Organization for Migration Closing date: 3 Nov 2026 Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) is one of the core areas of IOM expertise, and a field in which the organization has over 40 years of experience. The Protection (MPX) Unit within the Regional Office for West and Central Africa (WCA) is responsible for thematic oversight and technical support for all Protection, Return and Reintegration programmes implemented within the WCA Region. Together with IOM Headquarters, IOM Global Office in Washington, D.C., and IOM in respective Country Offices, RO WCA works to provide eligible beneficiaries with access to protection services, including assisted voluntary return to their countries of origin or of legal status, in a safe and dignified manner. In addition to travel arrangements, IOM’s assistance may include protection screening, counselling, acquisition of travel documents, provision of medical or other escorts, departure, transit and arrival assistance. Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations, the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Migrant Assistance Thematic Specialist and in coordination with IOM Global Office in Washington, D.C. colleagues and relevant IOM WCA Country Offices, the incumbent will have the following duties and responsibilities. • In close coordination with the Regional Office and IOM Global Office in Washington, D.C., relevant Units at HQ, the IOM offices in the region, Government counterparts and other relevant public/private sector partner organizations in the geographical area of the response, contribute to drafting/reviewing protection assessments and identify risk mitigation strategies focusing on, among others, operational settings and accessibility of services, including shelter, legal frameworks, protection risks for specific vulnerable groups, key protection actors on the ground and available referral pathways, safe environments for return in countries of origin (CoOs), etc. • In coordination with the MPX Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS) and IOM Global Office in Washington, D.C., provide technical guidance and support to national and international protection staff in the WCA Region to ensure high-quality outcomes for migrants, while advising on operational coordination and ensuring adherence to IOM policies. • Ensure appropriate coordination in line with IOM and interagency standards. Participate in relevant coordination mechanisms or task forces at local level and/or at regional level, as relevant. Contribute to the implementation of inter-agency coordination standards and the development of context-specific guidance as relevant. • Provide remote and in-person thematic support to Country Offices in the context of the setup of the response and provision of assistance, ensuring a coherent approach across all interventions. Be available for short-notice international deployments outside the duty and home station, when required, to support urgent protection responses. • Represent RO WCA in technical meetings and forums, including with donors, partners, and stakeholders, as required. • Identify emerging operational priorities and contribute to the design and development of project proposals and activities based on solid results frameworks, in response to emerging trends and priorities, as well as donor interests and requirements. • Support the Senior Regional Migrant Assistance Specialist in case management coordination, including providing technical input to the review of complex Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) cases and internal approval processes, in line with IOM protection policies and standards. • Contribute to developing and delivering specialized training on AVR, case management, and protection interventions. Contribute to the exchange of lessons learned, best practices and tools at the regional and intra-regional level. • Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications and Experience Education • Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations/Affairs, Research, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or, • Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience • Experience working with migrants, civil society, and governments; • Experience working in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams; • Proven experience supporting protection programming, as well as mainstreaming protection across operations, preferably across multiple countries; • Proven experience providing protection and assistance to migrants in vulnerable situations and communicating with individuals who have complex needs; • Experience working in return and reintegration programs; • Experience in capacity building, training delivery, and the development of operational tools and guidance is preferred; and, • Experience with IOM or other UN agencies, and specialized protection programs, is preferred. Skills • Strong knowledge of IOM and inter-agency protection standards and operational procedures and guidelines; • Solid coordination skills; • Ability to research and adapt to different operational and cultural contexts; • Strong writing, editing, presentation, and training facilitation skills; • Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email/internet software, and relevant statistical analysis packages; • Knowledge of UN cooperation frameworks and bilateral donor programming requirements; • Ability to gather, consolidate, and attribute information from multiple sources; • High degree of judgment and initiative, with the ability to work independently within assigned responsibilities; • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; and, • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural and national backgrounds. Languages For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. How to apply Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months. Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security, as well as accreditation, and any residency or visa requirements. 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