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UN International Organization for Migration seeks a Project Assistant (Capacity Building - Reintegration) in Sub-Saharan Africa. Requires a university degree in relevant fields and 3 years of professional experience. Onsite work required.
Last checked: 2 hours ago
Closing date: Friday, 3 July 2026
Country: Gambia
Duty station: Banjul, Gambia
Contract type: General Service
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Local / national only
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Funded by the European Union through the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA), the Migrant Protection, Return and Reintegration Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa (MPRR-SSA) is IOM’s flagship initiative supporting vulnerable and stranded migrants. Operating in 16 countries across the Atlantic/Western and Central Mediterranean corridors, it mobilizes protection, reintegration, knowledge exchange, and partnership networks to make return safer, more dignified, and sustainable. The programme is structured around two key components
In The Gambia, IOM is delivering the programme’s component on post-arrival assistance and sustainable individual-level reintegration, in coordination with various stakeholders.
Under the overall supervision of the MPRR-SSA Project Manager and direct supervision of the Reintegration officer, the successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of the Project, with a specific focus on strengthening the capacity and partnership of, including with Government, civil society, and other national and local partners, as well as providing technical and administrative support to implementation of project activities- to support the protection of vulnerable migrants and reintegration of returnees.
University degree from an accredited institution in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
• Five years of experience (or three years for candidates holding University Degree) in in the field of migration issues including operational and field experience or related field;Demonstrated experience in project development, implementation, management, reporting, Monitoring, and evaluation, especially in the field of migration and return and reintegration, community-based development, social cohesion, and climate and disaster-related displacement and migration.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations, civil society organizations/NGOs, and private sector entities
• Experience in assessment, review, and development of guidelines, polices, SOPs, and capacity-building activities;
• Experience in partnership development, or stakeholder engagement, organizing consultations, workshops, seminars with stakeholders, and conducting training for various audiences
• Proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in the country and in-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subjects
• Experience in working and liaising with various stakeholders, including government authorities, as well as communities, community-based organizations, UN agencies, and donors and NGOs, and building effective partnerships;
• Previous working experience at the community level is advantageous.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks under pressure, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Willing to conduct constant travel within the Area of Responsibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of information technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and SharePoint;
• Experience in supporting all aspects of project management and familiarity with international standards and EU regulations is advantageous, preferably within the United Nations or within the international humanitarian field.
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