Return Counsellor International Organization for Migration
Geneva
Last Date: June 13, 2012
OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Classification : Employee, Grade Equiv. G5 at 60% Type of Appointment : Special, nine months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible Reference Code : SVN2012/02(E)A/S-EXT
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.
IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:
Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Honduras, Israel, Jamaica, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Rwanda, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Please be advised that this is a local position and as such only qualified candidates residing in Switzerland and holding a valid residence/ working permit will be considered.
Context:
Under the general supervision of the Head of Office and direct supervision of the Programme Officer, the successful candidate will perform the following tasks.
Core Functions/ Responsibilities:
1. Manage the IOM return counseling office at the reception center in Altstätten.
2. Provide specific return counseling services and extensive information on Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) to all residing at the center.
3. Organize and facilitate journeys home in co-operation with relevant Swiss governmental authorities (Federal Office for Migration and swissREPAT), while giving special support to cases requiring it.
4. Regularly liaise with IOM Bern, particularly when using its various AVR support services, such as the “Return Information Fund” (RIF), and when booking flights via swissREPAT-IOM-Movements (SIM).
5. Liaise with all relevant Partners at the reception center and ensure good information flow with all partners, especially with the designated focal point of the Federal Office for Migration (FOM) for the project.
6. Prepare statistical analysis, narrative reports and communication materials, as required.
7. Perform general administrative duties within responsible reception centers.
8. Replace IOM colleagues at reception centers during periods of absence.
9. Undertake duty travel within Switzerland as well as abroad as required.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Desirable Competencies
Behavioural
a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; i) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; j) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
a) effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners; b) works effectively with stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance global objectives.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
a) completed university degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Social Sciences; b) a minimum of two years of relevant work experience in return couselling an advantage; c) good understanding of migration issues and knowledge of Swiss Migration an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English, French and German. Knowledge of other languages an advantage.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by June 13, 2012 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/pid/165
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Last Date: June 13, 2012
OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Classification : Employee, Grade Equiv. G5 at 60% Type of Appointment : Special, nine months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible Reference Code : SVN2012/02(E)A/S-EXT
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.
IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:
Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Honduras, Israel, Jamaica, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Mauritania, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Rwanda, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Please be advised that this is a local position and as such only qualified candidates residing in Switzerland and holding a valid residence/ working permit will be considered.
Context:
Under the general supervision of the Head of Office and direct supervision of the Programme Officer, the successful candidate will perform the following tasks.
Core Functions/ Responsibilities:
1. Manage the IOM return counseling office at the reception center in Altstätten.
2. Provide specific return counseling services and extensive information on Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) to all residing at the center.
3. Organize and facilitate journeys home in co-operation with relevant Swiss governmental authorities (Federal Office for Migration and swissREPAT), while giving special support to cases requiring it.
4. Regularly liaise with IOM Bern, particularly when using its various AVR support services, such as the “Return Information Fund” (RIF), and when booking flights via swissREPAT-IOM-Movements (SIM).
5. Liaise with all relevant Partners at the reception center and ensure good information flow with all partners, especially with the designated focal point of the Federal Office for Migration (FOM) for the project.
6. Prepare statistical analysis, narrative reports and communication materials, as required.
7. Perform general administrative duties within responsible reception centers.
8. Replace IOM colleagues at reception centers during periods of absence.
9. Undertake duty travel within Switzerland as well as abroad as required.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Desirable Competencies
Behavioural
a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; i) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; j) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
a) effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners; b) works effectively with stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance global objectives.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
a) completed university degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Social Sciences; b) a minimum of two years of relevant work experience in return couselling an advantage; c) good understanding of migration issues and knowledge of Swiss Migration an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English, French and German. Knowledge of other languages an advantage.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by June 13, 2012 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/pid/165
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
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