Return Counsellor

Job Description

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 candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific return counselling services and extensive information on Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) to all asylum seekers residing in those centers.
• Organize and facilitate a well prepared and safe journey home in cooperation with relevant Swiss governmental authorities (State Secretariat for Migration, SwissREPAT) while screening and giving special support to vulnerable cases;
• Organize travel documents in coordination with SEM for migrants who do not have them;
• Regularly liaise with IOM Bern when using its various AVRR su...