Reintegration Assistant – Supply Chain Support - UG

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 – Supply Chain support (UG) to support the AVRR team. Under the technical supervision of the Supply Chain Officer and administrative supervision of AVRR Team Leaders, the Reintegration Assistants – Supply Chain support will be responsible for the key responsibilities presented below, including providing support to facilitate administrative and supply chain procedures within the framework of the MPRR project. 

1. Provide day-to-day Supply Chain support to the AVRR Unit, particularly for the MPRR project, in providing arrival assistance and ensuring the timely implementation of cash and in-kind reintegration assistance, in full compliance with IOM’s standards, procedures, and donor requirements.
2. Coordinate closely with end users to prepare accurate specifications, terms of reference, or scopes of work, providing necessary recommendations and clarifications.
3. Review and process procurement requests, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with organizational requirements.
4. Support the procurement process by preparing requests for quotations, soliciting and evaluating bids, and drafting purchase orders and related documentation.
5. Liaise with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services and prompt processing of invoices through the WAVE system.
6. Maintain an effective tracking system for payment requests and commitments, ensuring accurate monitoring, timely follow-up, and regular status updates to unit head and program managers.
7. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Education
8. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, administration or a related field.
9. 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
10. Minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain support roles, preferably within international organizations or NGOs. 
11. Previous experience in ORACLE is a distinct advantage.
12. Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity in performing responsibilities assigned.
13. Ability to pay close attention to details, take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
14. Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage. Skills
15. Computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office applications. 
16. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
17. High sense of responsibility and ability to show initiative and maintain accuracy, including while under pressure.
18. Ability to meet tight deadlines. 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:
19. Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.