Responsibilities

1. Protection Assessments and Risk Mitigation

In close coordination with the COM, the Regional Office, MPX RTS, relevant Units at HQ, and the Global AVR Program Team, as well as with Government counterparts and other relevant public/private sector partner organizations:

• Conduct protection assessments and identify risk mitigation strategies.

• Focus on:

• Operational settings;

• Access to and accessibility of services;

• Shelter conditions;

• Legal and immigration frameworks;

• Vulnerabilities of specific groups;

• Gender and PSEAH considerations;

• Protection actors on the ground and referral pathways;

• Safe environments for return in countries of origin (CoOs).

2. Due Diligence and Protection Compliance

• Ensure rigorous application of the Return and Reintegration Due Diligence Process (DDP).

• Identify and escalate protection concerns and complex legal/protection issues.

• Integrate gender-sensitive analysis and PSEAH risk mitigation throughout case handling.

3. Team Leadership and Technical Guidance

• Lead and provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to national and international protection staff.

• Ensure adherence to:

• IOM protection policies and standards;

• Operational SOPs;

• Institutional commitments to gender equality and PSEAH.

• Provide operational management, coaching, and guidance to teams.

4. Government and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support the COM by providing technical briefings and structured updates.

• Maintain high-level or political liaison under COM authority.

5. Coordination with Countries of Origin

• Coordinate with IOM missions in countries of origin to:

• Facilitate remote counselling;

• Conduct protection assessments;

• Ensure case-specific follow-up;

• Support safe and dignified return processes.

6. Consular and Documentation Support

• Liaise with consular authorities to facilitate:

• Access to LPs and travel documents;

• Passport retrieval;

• Identity verification.

• Support family tracing and reunification where feasible.

7. Multidisciplinary Support Services

Collaborate with:

• Emergency Coordinator;

• RMO;

• MHD;

• MHPSS;

• Other relevant units.

Ensure migrants have access to:

• Medical support;

• Psychosocial support;

• Protection services;

• Legal assistance;

• Basic needs support.

8. Referral and National Coordination

• Liaise with national and protection actors for referrals to:

• Legal aid;

• Health services;

• Shelter;

• Psychosocial support;

• Protection-focused interventions.

9. Information Management and Data Protection

• Ensure protection information management complies with:

• IOM Data Protection Principles;

• Inter-agency standards.

• Manage sensitive case documentation and secure information sharing.

10. Reporting Compliance

• Ensure compliance with MiMOSA reporting requirements.

11. Accommodation and Incident Management

• Oversee protection-related aspects of accommodation facilities.

• Monitor:

• Living conditions;

• Medical emergencies;

• Psychological emergencies;

• PSEAH compliance.

12. Coordination Mechanisms

• Participate in coordination mechanisms and task forces.

• Maintain engagement with:

• UN partners;

• NGOs;

• Civil society organizations;

• Service providers.

13. Representation and External Relations

• Represent IOM in meetings and forums with:

• Donors;

• Partners;

• Stakeholders.

• Ensure alignment with programme objectives.

14. Return Movement Preparation

• Coordinate operational readiness activities including:

• Case verification;

• Logistical arrangements;

• Clearance with CoOs;

• Liaison with receiving missions.

15. Monitoring and Evaluation

• Monitor protection activities and measure progress against:

• Objectives;

• Indicators;

• Targets.

• Identify gaps and recommend corrective measures.

16. Reporting and Communication

• Draft and contribute to:

• Weekly reports;

• Quarterly reports;

• Ad hoc reports.

• Keep mission, regional, and HQ stakeholders informed.

17. Programme Development

• Identify operational and protection priorities.

• Support development of:

• New projects;

• Concept notes;

• Programme activities.

• Align initiatives with donor priorities and operational realities.

18. Budget and Resource Planning

• Contribute to:

• Budget planning;

• Resource allocation;

• Budget monitoring.

• Ensure donor compliance and support AVR/TCN programme resourcing.

19. Other Duties

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

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