Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

 

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Project Context and Scope

In recent years, countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have faced complex situations: conflicts and protracted security crisis, climate change and environmental degradation, food and nutrition crises, demographic pressure, increased competition over resources, as well as epidemic risks. All of these are a source of instability for the region and act as a risk multiplier exacerbating pre-existing vulnerabilities. To meet this challenges, IOM with support from the European Union (EU), launched in 2022 the Migrant Protection, Return and Reintegration Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa (MPRR-SSA) in 16 countries across three regions: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and Sudan.
The programme aims, through a rights-based approach, to provide protection and assistance along the migratory routes, provide voluntary return to countries of origin and sustainable reintegration support for migrants in Sub-Saharan Africa. Building upon the experience and lessons learned under the EU-IOM Joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration and its Individual Measure, the MPRR-SSA programme follows a route-based, protection-centred approach to support migrants in situations of vulnerability along the Atlantic/Western and Central Mediterranean Migration Routes in Sub-Saharan Africa with assistance, including vulnerability assessments, assisted voluntary return, and individual reintegration support. Individual reintegration assistance focuses on providing timely and tailored support to address potential situations of vulnerability and individual needs in the short- to mid-term, along economic, social, and psychosocial dimensions. These assistances under the programme use varying modalities including, but not limited to, cash-based interventions. Under the overall supervision of the Senior Regional Programme Coordinator (MPRR-SSA) and direct supervision of the Regional Return and reintegration Officer, the successful candidate will assist with the development and delivery of cash-based interventions (CBI) under the Migrant Protection, Return and Reintegration Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa (MPRR-SSA). Specifically, the CBI Officer will support MPRR-SSA Country Offices in , implementing and monitoring CBI.

 
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Migrant Protection, Return and Reintegration Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa (MPRR-SSA) (RR.0342), Central Coordination Unit of RO Dakar, Return and Reintegration Unit

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

1)Support the Regional Return and Reintegration Officer (MPRR-SSA) in integrating CBI into operational plans and strategies to efficiently meet programme objectives.
2) Contribute to the design, revision and dissemination of CBI tools, guidance and workplans, enabling the implementation of efficient and effective CBI in the MPRR – SSA operations and adapting guidance to local needs.
3) Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures for CBI, for the MPRR-SSA programme, and adapt country specific CBI SOPs as necessary, considering the local context including market and financial infrastructure availability assessments, planning and budgeting, technical choices, legal and regulatory aspects, implementation modalities, coordination and monitoring. Ensure programme staff involved in the planning and management of CBI at the country level are equipped with the needed tools and knowledge for the effective implementation of CBI activities.
4) Liaise with relevant colleagues in Headquarters and Regional Offices and ensure compliance with IOM’s policies and procedures for CBI.
5) Support Country Offices in conducting market and financial infrastructure availability assessments, planning and budgeting, technical choices, legal and regulatory aspects to select the most adequate modality as well as situation analysis, needs and risks assessments, targeting and distribution, ensuring quality and efficiency in the design and implementation of CBI.

6) Liaise and coordinate with Country Offices to ensure a coherent and consistent institutional and rights-based approach to CBI. Advise Country Offices as needed on risk management and safeguards for CBI.
7) In close coordination with Finance and Procurement Units, assist in identifying adequate delivery mechanisms and financial service providers (FSP) to ensure efficient and effective implementation of CBI and increased financial inclusion amongst aid recipients. Support the adaption of long-term agreements for CBI and ensure any challenges to the use of existing long-term agreements with financial services providers are addressed.
8) Support in reviewing the use of CBI within MPRR – SSA and identifying context-specific best practices, opportunities and needs as well as solutions to identified challenges to ensure streamlined processes and implementation procedures.
9) Support knowledge management and learning on CBI within MPRR – SSA and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports on IOM’s CBI activities.

10) Contribute to the coordination with relevant Focal points to ensure that protection mainstreaming and streamline cross-cutting issues, such as Gender-Based Violence, Disability Inclusion, Child Protection and Accountability to Affected Populations, including t Complaint and Feedback Mechanisms are taken into consideration in the implementation of CBI activities.
11) Contribute technical inputs to the development and refinement of MEAL tools, surveys, and monitoring frameworks to ensure they adequately capture CBI-specific processes, outcomes, and learning needs. In close coordination with the M&E Officer, contribute to the integration of relevant CBI indicators into data collection tools and post-distribution monitoring approaches, and provide technical guidance on the analysis and interpretation of CBI-related data from Country Offices to inform programme learning, modality selection, and delivery mechanisms.
12) Provide technical guidance and backstopping to Country Offices in their engagement with partners and coordination mechanisms related to Cash-Based Interventions (CBI).
13) Undertake field visits to support project teams as needed.
14) Undertake any CBI thematic related support to the Dakar Regional Office as required.
15) Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

1) Mapping of CBI practices in MPRR-SSA Transit Countries
a. A mapping of CBI practice in MPRR transit Countries (focused on the specific objective 1 of the MPRR) is conducted, validated and disseminated by 15/04/2026
2) Tailored support to Country Offices
a. MPRR-SSA Country Offices receive targeted technical support: 1 CBI coordination call is conducted with each CO by 15/04/206 and monthly call are conducted with 3 priority Cos until 15/09/2026
b. At least 2 country and context-specific CBI monitoring missions have been by 15/09/2026
3) Operationalization of the FSP mapping conducted
a. FSP mapping results are validated with the Cos by 15/03/2026
b. At least 3 COs are supported in strategic engagement with FSPs, including supporting the development country specific action plans (based on priority regions according to caseload, pilot CBI initiatives), by 15/06/2026

4) MPRR SSA-tailored CBI guidance and SOPs
a. Tailored CBI SOP is finalized, validated and disseminated to MPRR-SSA COs by 15/04/2026.
b. COs are supported in the development, review and finalization of their Country Office specific CBI SOPs by 30/06/2026.
5) Coordination events related to the usage the CBI modality of in return and reintegration assistance in MPRR-SSA
a. A one-day in person session on implementation and monitoring CBI in return and reintegration assistance is prepared and facilitated to CO staff by 30/04/2026
b. At least 2 CBI online webinars on specific subjects of interest related to the usage of CBI in return and reintegration assistance is prepared and delivered to CO staff by 15/09/2026

c. An online webinar for IOM Financial service providers and/or Implementing partners using CBI modality for the implementation of activities under the MPRR-SSA, on programme-tailored CBI mainstreaming, implementation, and monitoring in return and reintegration assistance is prepared and facilitated by 15/09/2026

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

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Master’s degree in economics, Social Sciences, Political Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
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University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

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International experience in cash programming in humanitarian and non-humanitarian contexts, particularly with cash for livelihood.
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Practical experience in coordinating with colleagues in field missions.
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Experience liaising with governmental authorities, other national and international institutions and NGOs and building effective local partnerships, including with the private sector.
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Experience coordinating activities across locations and reporting.
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Experience in resource management and procurement related to CBI.
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Proven ability to work with vulnerable individuals and integrate a wide range of protection considerations into CBI programming.
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Work experience with Return and Reintegration programming is an advantage.
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Work experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is an advantage.

Skills

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Ability to timely understand the Organization’s structure and portfolios.
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Proven computer literacy, in particular knowledge of Excel is a must.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, partners and migrants.
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Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds.
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Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving and ability to plan ahead and stress-resilient.
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Strong quality control and assurance skills.
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Good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.
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Analytical skills, observation and analysis capacity.

Languages

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For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

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Working knowledge of French is desirable (oral and written).

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
  • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
  • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

  • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
  • Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
  • Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
  • Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
  • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 6 months
Org Type: Regional Office
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No
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