Job Identification 17687
Contract Type
Special Short term ungraded (Up to 9 months)
Initial Contract Duration
03 Months
Vacancy Type
Call for Applications
Recruiting Type
General Service
Grade
UG
Job Description
Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) serves as the United Nations agency dedicated to migration, working in close collaboration with governmental, intergovernmental, and civil society partners. IOM’s mission is to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, offering services and expert advice to both governments and migrants.

Within the framework of the Migrant Protection, Return and Reintegration Program for Sub-Saharan Africa (MPRR-SSA), funded by the European Union, IOM supports returning migrants through a comprehensive reintegration process. This process includes an initial assessment, the development and implementation of individualized reintegration plans, and ongoing monitoring. The Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) teams, based in Yaoundé and Douala, are responsible for executing these activities.
Due to a significant increase in the number of migrants requiring support and heightened demands for performance and efficiency, there is a need to strengthen the AVRR team’s capacity. Recently, the team has witnessed a notable rise in returnees from transit countries in West Africa and the Maghreb under the Voluntary Return and Reintegration Assistance Program (MPRR-SSA). Over the past three months, the mission has coordinated the arrival of approximately four charter flights, each carrying around 150 migrants—resulting in about 600 returnees. An additional two or three charter flights are anticipated in the coming months.

To address this growing demand, IOM Cameroon is recruiting Reintegration Assistants – Administrative and Finance support (UG) to support the AVRR team. Under the technical supervision of the Senior Finance Officer and administrative supervision of AVRR Team Leaders, the Reintegration Assistants – Administrative and Finance support will be responsible for the key responsibilities presented below, including providing support to facilitate administrative and financial transactions within the framework of the MPRR project.

Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day financial and administrative support to the AVRR Unit, particularly for the MPRR project, ensuring the timely implementation of cash and in-kind reintegration assistance and the effective management of beneficiary reintegration grants, in full compliance with IOM’s standards, procedures, and donor requirements.
Assist in developing, maintaining, and regularly updating databases and records of all reintegration cases and supporting documents, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with IOM guidelines and data management standards.
Ensure the validity and completeness of reintegration case files and supporting documents for payment approvals and create invoice submission in WAVE system (Oracle Application).
Coordinate closely with the Finance Unit to ensure timely follow-up and processing of reintegration payment requests, including the prompt remittance of funds to migrants’ accounts, in support of the smooth implementation of the reintegration process.
Assist in creating and maintaining a tracking system for individual reintegration payments, ensuring accurate monitoring and provide status to the staff members when required.
Bring to the attention of the supervisor any relevant financial and administrative issues.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Business Administration, Commerce/Finance or a related field.
Knowledge of migration issues, reintegration processes, or humanitarian principles is an advantage.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in administrative and financial support roles, preferably within international organizations or NGOs.
Proven experience in financial transactions, payment processing, and database management.
Previous exposure to projects involving grants or reintegration assistance is highly desirable.
Attention to detail, ability to organize paperwork in a methodical way;
Discreet, details and clients-oriented, patient and willingness to learn new things; and,
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage
Skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word) and database management
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office applications.
Previous experience in ORACLE is a distinct advantage;
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Languages
For this position, fluency in French and English is required (oral and written).

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

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 three 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.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators (applicable only if position is with direct reports)
Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
Notes
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
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 online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

HOW TO APPLY ?

Apply Before : 11/17/2025, 12:59 AM

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/jobs?location=Cameroon&locationId=300000000471571&locationLevel=country&mode=location