Project Assistant – Assisted Returns (Reintegration)

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Cameroon is seeking a Project Assistant to support the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) unit. The role focuses on providing airport assistance to returning migrants, conducting pre‑departure family tracing, and coordinating reception and reintegration activities in line with programme objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate pre‑departure family tracing and assessment activities with sending missions and partners.
• Provide migrants with accurate information to support informed decisions about return.
• Participate in remote pre‑departure counselling sessions when required.
• Assist with airport pre‑embarkation procedures and ensure smooth hand‑over to receiving authorities.
• Support the coordination of reception, shelter, and reintegration services in collaboration with IOM units and local partners.
• Maintain records of return cases and contribute to data reporting for the programme.

Required profile

• Experience in migration, humanitarian, or reintegration projects.
• Knowledge of return and reintegration processes in the Central and Western Mediterranean context.
• Ability to work under the supervision of the Reintegration Associate and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; French proficiency is an advantage.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact EU‑funded migration governance project.
• Professional development within an international organization.