Reintegration Assistant (G4)

Job Overview Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term (SST) Graded Contract (Renewable) SVN No.: SVN 22484/2026 Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible Closing Date: 30th September 2026 Context: Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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 is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read 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. Scope Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission/ Officer-in-Charge, and reporting directly to the Reintegration Officer, the incumbent will assist the implementation and monitoring of activities for the project titled “Strengthening the Reintegration of Returnees in The Gambia (STRONG) at the Community level’’. The project aims at providing community-based reintegration assistance through community-based reintegration initiatives and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services targeting both returnees and community members. The project also seeks to strengthen the capacities of both state and non-state actors to contribute effectively to reintegration processes. This initiative is funded under the European Union’s Flexible Mechanism for Migration and Forced Displacement. Working in close coordination with the Project team and other thematic areas of IOM The Gambia, the incumbent will assist with capacity building activities of local stakeholders, particularly at the community level, contributing to initiatives that benefit returnees and their communities. Core Functions / Responsibilities: Support community needs assessments and assist in preparing community action plans for local projects. Maintain project data and records, including required data entry in MiMOSA and other databases.” Assist in organizing orientation sessions for returnees and community members to support a smooth socio‑economic reintegration. Assist in organizing and delivering capacity-building trainings for beneficiaries and partners to support project sustainability. Assist in organizing meetings and workshops, and draft clear TORs, agendas, and reports. Update project records and participate in regular field visits to track beneficiary and community project progress. Assist in drafting weekly progress updates, quarterly/annual reports; keep track of best practices and lessons learned to improve the quality of the intervention/project. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications and Experience Education High school diploma with four years of relevant experience; or, Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience Experience supporting activities involving migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups. Prior work experience with government authorities, international humanitarian organizations, United Nations agencies, international organizations and non-governmental…