AVRR Project Assistant (Outreach)New

Supports assisted voluntary return and reintegration outreach across Italy's Abruzzo Region. The role provides tailored counselling to migrants, builds referral links with public authorities and civil-society groups, and manages applications, documentation and reporting. It also coordinates practical support for return cases while strengthening local AVRR referral mechanisms.

• Build contacts with municipalities, local entities, NGOs and diaspora groups to strengthen AVRR referral mechanisms
• Provide AVRR information sessions and tailored counselling to third-country nationals considering return
• Submit AVRR applications to competent Prefectures and maintain complete case documentation
• Support migrants to complete applications and coordinate files with the IOM AVRR Team
• Coordinate with Questure, Immigration Offices and Prefectures on assessment and authorisation processes
• Help organise transport for medical and non-medical return cases and obtain required medical documentation
• Compile statistics and migrant-profiling information and develop success stories on AVRR activities

• University degree in International Relations, Law, Social, Political or Economic Sciences, Social Work, Migration or Development Studies, Psychology or a related field with two years of relevant professional experience, or high school diploma with four years
• At least two years of working experience in the migration sector
• Experience providing direct assistance to migrant populations, including people in vulnerable situations
• Experience working with Italian institutions, civil society and diaspora groups
• Fluency in Italian and English in oral and written communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Previous experience in AVRR counselling

• AVRR Counselling
• Migrant Assistance
• Migration Management
• Referral Mechanisms
• Case Documentation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Statistical Reporting
• Records Management

• Microsoft Office
• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Outlook

• Appointment is subject to funding confirmation
• Recommended candidates may be considered for similar positions for 24 months
• Appointment requires medical fitness certification, accreditation, residency or visa requirements and security clearance