Operations Assistant, Bern, Switzerland

International Organization for Migration; Bern; On-site; CHF 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Bern invites applications for an Operation Coordinator to manage and implement the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) project for victims of trafficking and related counter-trafficking activities. This is a part-time position (60%–80%) with a start date planned for 1 December 2026 and a replacement period through 31 July 2027.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and Senior Project Officer, the successful candidate

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement the AVRR project for victims of trafficking and contribute to counter-trafficking prevention activities.
• Coordinate program activities, ensuring donor compliance and timely reporting.

Job description

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 candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and under the direction of the Senior Project Officer, the Operation coordinator will manage and implement the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration project for victims of trafficking (CT AVRR) and will implement projects in the field of Counter-Trafficking prevention activities. Please note that this position is offered on a part-time basis, with a workload of 60% to 80%.

The replacement is foreseen from 1 December 2026 to 31 July 2027. Due to operational requirements, the successful candidate is expected to start on 1 December 2026.