Project Assistant – Assisted Voluntary Return & Reintegration (AVRR)

About the role

The Project Assistant will support the implementation of Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) activities across multiple regions in Italy. Working under the supervision of the Director of the Coordination Office for the Mediterranean and the Project Coordinator, the incumbent will help coordinate stakeholder engagement, information sessions and counselling for migrants wishing to return voluntarily. The position is based in Italy and candidates may be deployed to regions including Lombardy, Piedmont, Liguria, Campania, Lazio, Sicily, Calabria, Emilia‑Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Apulia and Veneto.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain contacts with local stakeholders such as municipalities, NGOs, reception centres and diaspora groups to disseminate AVRR information.
• Support the organization and delivery of information sessions and awareness‑raising activities for local stakeholders, migrant associations and reception facilities.
• Provide accurate AVRR information and conduct tailored counselling sessions for Third Country Nationals interested in voluntary return, referring complex cases to the AVRR team.
• Disseminate AVRR informational materials and promote the use of the AVRR toll‑free number in coordination with the Project Coordinator.
• Assist beneficiaries with practical aspects of the return process as required.

Required profile

Required skills