The reintegration assistance Programme under the NATO Trust Fund is voluntary and addresses in priority the military professionals, civil servants or civilian employees discharged in 2006/7 who shall not be retired or whose contract with the Armed Forces do not come to an end at the time of discharge.

The Programme also assists those made redundant in 2004 who were not at the time of their discharge entitled to retirement or at the end of their contract with the Armed Forces on the day of discharge, based on an assessment of their personal situation.

To benefit from the NATO Trust Fund Programme, eligible persons register into the Programme on a voluntary basis. Those who are eligible for assistance are called for a private interview with the IOM staff in one of the field offices closer to their residence. This interview helps assess the individual’s situation, the best options for his or her economic reinsertion, and the assistance under the NATO Trust Fund.

The reintegration assistance can be one of the following:

• Training, re-training, qualification to gain professional and marketable skills
• Equipment for agricultural pursuits
• Tools or equipment for self-employment
• Employment:
     o Training in job search: how to write a CV, a motivation letter, job interview techniques
      o Employment with equipment: professional tools will be given to you if an employer is interested in hiring you
      o Direct employment through job offers received from public and private companies depending on market needs and skills/qualifications

The level of assistance provided under the NATO Trust Fund Programme is not always sufficient to purchase the required tool, equipment, livestock or other. Thus eligible persons are encouraged to keep part of their severance pay to complement the assistance provided under the NATO Trust Fund Programme in order to increase their chances of successful economic opportunities.

            Please note that the registration is now CLOSED.