Consultant - Consolidation of Technical Guidance on Return, Readmission and Reintegration

International Organization for Migration; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

International Organization for Migration in Switzerland seeks a consultant to consolidate and harmonize existing guidance on Return, Readmission and Reintegration into a single, integrated document. The work targets government practitioners and authorities responsible for readmission processes, aiming to clarify standards and offer practical operational recommendations for inter-State cooperation.

Reporting within the Department of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion, the consultant will collaborate

Job description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

Project Context and Scope

To support rights-based migration governance, the consultant will consolidate and harmonize existing guidance on return, readmission and reintegration including the readmission manual and the technical guidance on return and reintegration, into a single integrated guidance document on Return, Readmission and Reintegration (RRR). The final document will be primarily targeted at government practitioners and authorities responsible for the development, implementation and management of return, readmission and reintegration processes, while also serving other relevant stakeholders. The guidance will aim to clarify the applicable standards and frameworks for rights-based RRR management and provide concrete operational recommendations to help practitioners establish or strengthen RRR systems including through effective inter-State cooperation.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Within the Department of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion, under the overall supervision of the Head of the Border Management, Returns and Readmission Division, and under technical management of the Head of the Return and Reintegration team and the Head of the Immigration, Visa, and Readmission Unit, and in close coordination with Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships to Achieve Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS).