Operations Assistant, Amsterdam, Netherlands

International Organization for Migration; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

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.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture atIOM 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 candidatesare considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

IOM in The Netherlands has been the main implementer of Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) activities since 1992. During the past decades AVRR has evolved to coverthefullrangeofIOMsupport:1)pre-departuresupportincludingassistancetailoredto the needs of migrants in situation of vulnerability, facilitating travel documentation; 2) travel assistance; and 3) post arrival assistance and reintegration.

Three operational teams in The Netherlands and IOM colleagues in the countries of return, cooperate closely together to ensure safe and dignified voluntary return. In addition, IOM TheNetherlands works withdifferentpartners, includingmedicalprofessionals andairlines, following up on their expertise.

Under the overall supervision of the Team Manager (AVRR) and the direct supervision of the Senior Operations Assistant (AVRR), the incumbent supports the implementation of Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) activities in the Netherlands, contributing to accurate information provision to migrants, coordination with relevant stakeholders, and effective operational assistance throughout the voluntary return process, with a main focus on assisting migrants who are in administrative detention.