National Project Officer (Reception Facility Operations)

Overview

• In coordination with the Information Management Unit and the Field Support staff, monitor MiMOSA cost
• Coordinate with Direct Assistance staff to review and consolidate identified operational needs at the DARV and
• Facilitate accountability towards migrants (AAP) by supporting the establishment and implementation of a
• Contribute to monitoring activities at the DARV by assisting the M&E Unit with data collection and reporting to
• Support external activities taking place at the transit center, acting as focal point in coordination with the
• Facilitate the participation of migrants in the DARV's governance system, with an emphasis on the meaningful
• Support the dissemination, awareness, and observance of the DARV's internal rules, apply disciplinary measures
• Coordinate the referral of migrants with specific needs to the relevant IOM units (e.g. protection, medical,
• Prepare and submit detailed weekly operational reports, highlighting progress, challenges, and suggestions, to
• Supervise and guide a team of assistants at the center, ensuring effective task distribution, monitoring of their
• Coordinate the implementation of AVRR procedures for all migrant movements, in close collaboration with the
• Support the implementation of pre-departure activities at the DARV, including MHPSS and livelihoods
• Collaborate with the Medical, Operations, and Protection teams, to support the daily delivery of services related
• In coordination with the finance and procurement teams, support the financial and administrative processes of

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 at  IOM 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 candidates  as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the direct supervision of the AVRR Coordinator, and the overall supervision of the IOM Head of Programme

and Chief of Mission of IOM Algeria, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the daily management of the Reception Facility for Voluntary Return (DARV), working closely with the AVRR, Protection, and Operations Units and with IOM partners.

Coordinate the day-to-day running of the Reception Facility for Voluntary Return (DARV), which accommodates

up to 300 migrants per day. Serve as main focal with the main service provider (OPLA) for the maintenance, catering

of the DARV, pre departure activities, distribution of kits, liaising with other IOM partners, and staff scheduling and

rotation, whilst ensuring compliance with IOM standard operating procedures.

management DARV activities and beneficiaries and flag any concern to the IOM Algeria IM Unit.

follow up with the Procurement and Logistics Unit to ensure timely procurement of goods and services, in line with

IOM procedures.

feedback and complaints mechanism, in coordination with the AAP Officer.

support continuous improvement of services.

Programme Unit, including preparation for visits by government, donors, and others.

inclusion of all migrants in decision-making processes in coordination with the AAP and M&E Officers.

as instructed, and report any incidents or challenges to the supervisor.

operations, reintegration), ensuring timely communication and follow-up.

support the proper functioning of the center.

work performance, and supporting staff well-being, quality of work and compliance with standards.

AVRR Coordinator.

assistance, in coordination with service providers.

to migrant arrival, check-ins, identity verification, non-food item (NFI) distribution, room assignment, check-out

procedures, pre-departure logistical arrangements for airport transfers.

the DARV, in in line with allocated resources, IOM financial and administrative standards, and in clo