Regional Community Stabilisation Officer (2)

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is recruiting two Regional Community Stabilisation Officers for its Protection (MPX) Unit in the Regional Office for West and Central Africa (WCA), based in Senegal. The unit oversees and supports Protection, Return and Reintegration programmes, including assisted voluntary return and reintegration (AVRR). The post reports to the Deputy Regional Director for Operations and coordinates with IOM headquarters, the Global Office in Washington, D.C. and country offices. The closing date is 3 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and review protection assessments and identify risk-mitigation strategies with the Regional Office, HQ units, regional IOM offices, government counterparts and partners.
• Provide technical guidance and support to national and international protection staff, advise on operational coordination and ensure adherence to IOM policies.
• Ensure coordination in line with IOM and inter-agency standards, and take part in local and regional coordination mechanisms.
• Support Country Offices remotely and in person, and be available for short-notice international deployments when needed.
• Represent the Regional Office in technical meetings with donors, partners and stakeholders.
• Contribute to project proposals and activities, and support the Senior Regional Migrant Assistance Specialist in reviewing complex Assisted Voluntary Return cases.
• Help develop and deliver training on AVR, case management and protection, and share lessons learned and best practices.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Research, Law or a related field with five years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with seven years.
• Experience working with migrants, civil society and governments, and in multicultural, multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience supporting protection programming and return and reintegration programmes.
• Preferred: experience in capacity building, training delivery, and with IOM or other UN agencies.
• Fluency in English and French (oral and written); working knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish is an advantage.
• International mobility is required; appointment is subject to medical, security and visa clearances.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of IOM and inter-agency protection standards and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and statistical analysis packages.
• Strong writing, editing, presentation and training facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of UN cooperation frameworks and donor programming requirements.