IOM Recruitment 2025: Apply Now for Reintegration Officer (P-3) Position in Bamako, Mali | Special Vacancy Notice

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Join IOM in Bamako, Mali as a Reintegration Officer (P-3). Lead migration, protection, and reintegration efforts. Deadline: 20 October 2025.

Introduction

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is inviting experienced migration and development professionals to apply for the position of Reintegration Officer (P-3) in Bamako, Mali. This is a Special Short-Term Graded Contract role for up to nine months, offering an opportunity to lead reintegration initiatives and support migrants along one of the world’s most challenging migration routes.

If you are passionate about migration, humanitarian work, reintegration, and international cooperation, this job offers a chance to contribute meaningfully while advancing your career in a respected UN organization. The application deadline is 20 October 2025, and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply early.

About IOM

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading UN agency on migration, working closely with governments, NGOs, and international organizations to promote safe, humane, and orderly migration. Through programs such as the Migrant Protection, Return and Reintegration Assistance Programme (MPRR), IOM addresses irregular migration challenges, provides protection to vulnerable migrants, facilitates voluntary returns, and supports sustainable reintegration.

The organization is guided by the values of inclusion, integrity, professionalism, courage, and empathy. It offers a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees contribute to impactful humanitarian missions.

Job Overview

Job Title: Reintegration Officer (P)
Reference Number: 16959
Duty Station: Bamako, Mali
Grade: P-3
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Initial Duration: 6 months
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Application Deadline: 20 October 2025
Languages Required: English and French

This position plays a key role in supporting IOM’s MPRR-SSA programme, focusing on sustainable reintegration for returnees and the protection of vulnerable migrants in Mali.

Key Responsibilities

The Reintegration Officer will lead and coordinate reintegration activities, ensuring quality delivery and strategic impact. Key responsibilities include:

Planning and Coordination: Manage the implementation, budgeting, and monitoring of reintegration activities in Mali.
Team Supervision: Oversee reintegration caseworkers, assistants, and partner organizations.
Case Management Systems: Develop national reintegration schemes and coordination structures in collaboration with government and civil society.
Protection Mainstreaming: Ensure vulnerable groups such as victims of trafficking and unaccompanied minors receive appropriate support.
Capacity Building: Provide technical assistance and training to government counterparts, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
Monitoring and Reporting: Maintain data integrity, implement accountability mechanisms, and prepare quality reports.
Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthen partnerships with national authorities, civil society, and donors to improve reintegration outcomes.
Resource Mobilization: Contribute to developing project concepts and proposals.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Master’s degree in International Law, Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Social Studies, Psychology, or related fields with at least 5 years of relevant experience; OR
Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with 7 years of relevant experience.

Experience

Proven professional experience in voluntary return and reintegration, community reintegration, or direct assistance work.
Experience working with UN agencies, international organizations, or international NGOs.
Background in protection, such as child protection or counter-trafficking, is an advantage.
Experience in project management and monitoring and evaluation is desirable.

Skills

Strong ability to collaborate with government and private sector partners.
Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multicultural teams.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English and French (oral and written) is required.
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset.

IOM Core Competencies

All IOM staff are expected to uphold core values:

Inclusion & Diversity
Integrity & Transparency
Professionalism
Courage
Empathy

Core competencies include teamwork, delivering results, managing knowledge, accountability, and communication. Managerial competencies include leadership, empowering others, building trust, strategic thinking, and humility.

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How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications via the IOM e-recruitment system before 23:59 Geneva time on 20 October 2025.

Important Information

Internationally recruited professional staff must be mobile.
The selection process may be used to fill similar positions within 24 months.
IOM applies a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination.
IOM does not charge any fees during recruitment.

Why This Job Matters

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape reintegration strategies, support vulnerable migrants, and contribute to migration governance in West Africa. By joining IOM, you will become part of a global network working to make migration safe and dignified for all.