Project Assistant (Outreach) – Part-Time – Veneto

About the role

The AVRR Project Assistant (Outreach) supports the implementation of the Assisted Voluntary Returns and Reintegration (AVRR) programme in the Veneto region. Working under the Director of the Coordination Office for the Mediterranean and the Project Coordinator, the assistant provides outreach, information, and counselling to migrants interested in voluntary return.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain contacts with local stakeholders (municipalities, NGOs, diaspora groups) to promote AVRR information and referral mechanisms.
• Deliver AVRR information sessions and tailor‑made counselling to Third Country Nationals considering return.
• Submit AVRR applications through the Ministry of Interior’s online system and ensure proper filing of all related documents.
• Disseminate AVRR informational material in coordination with the Project Coordinator.
• Assist migrants in completing application forms and coordinate the issuance of travel documents with consulates.
• Maintain accurate case files and support the IOM AVRR Team with follow‑up actions.

Required profile

• Ability to work under the supervision of senior staff and follow established procedures.
• Strong organisational skills for handling documentation and case management.
• Experience or interest in migration issues and outreach activities.
• Willingness to engage with a diverse range of local partners and migrant communities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Part‑time position based in the Veneto region.
• Opportunity to contribute to a UN‑affiliated migration programme.
• Professional development within an international organisation.