Employability Facilitator

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
  Context

In close collaboration with national and local authorities and experienced Partners, through the HELIOS+ project IOM aims at promoting the integration of beneficiaries of international protection and temporary protection into the Greek society through activities for employability support, the provision of Greek language courses and vocational training, the support for independent living, including rental subsidies, activities promoting social cohesion and inclusion.

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Coordinator (West Greece) and the direct supervision of the Project Team Lead (Employability and Education), the successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Support labour market integration through individual and group career counselling sessions.
2. Participate in the mapping of potential employers and identify job vacancies.
3. Participate in identifying opportunities and areas of employment to cultivate collaborations with private sector entities to enhance the employability of the beneficiaries.
4. Connect the beneficiaries with job opportunities.
5. Participate in the organization of workshops, seminars, and other events related to employability, focusing on the beneficiaries’ access to the labor market.
6. Advise the beneficiaries regarding additional documentation, such as driving licenses, preparatory courses, language certificates, official translation of documents etc., required to increase their employment potentials and collect relevant documents for submission for reimbursement.
7. Ensure accurate data entry and quality physical archiving of Means of Verification.
8. Perform any other duties as may be assigned. Education
   • University degree and/or higher in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Law, Education and Lifelong Education, Economics or any other related field with minimum one year of relevant experience.
   • Postgraduate degree or relevant trainings in the field of career counselling would considered an advantage. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience
     • Previous work experience in a similar role; 
     • Possess adequate combination of knowledge, education, training experience and skills to perform essential functions of the position;
     • Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment preferred.

       Skills

       • Computer literacy in standard software applications;
       • Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles;
       • Valid driver’s license with at least five years driving experience an advantage. Languages

         Excellent knowledge of Greek and English (oral and written) is required.IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

       • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
     • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
   • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
9. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.