Expedited SVN Protection Field Assistant, for internal candidates only

Under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission, and the Protection Officer (Returns), and under the direct supervision of the Senior Protection Field Team Leader, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing IOM Ukraine’s Protection Programming at the oblast/area level, applying protection principles and techniques, interagency and cluster guidelines, adhering to IOM standards and procedures, and collaborating with IOM teams, NGOs, authorities and other relevant partners.

1. In close consultation with the Protection Field Team leader, assist individual protection cases, by identifying the needs of extremely vulnerable individuals, registering cases in the internal Protection Case Management Database, coordinating assistance for protection cases, applying case management practices, and supporting referrals to specialized services for victims of trafficking, GBV survivors, and children with protection needs. 
2. Support the implementation of outreach activities in the community, raising awareness on protection issues and monitoring protection incidents.   
3. Support IOM with establishing community-based protection activities that engage community members, including those persons who are often underserved such as older persons, youth, and persons with disabilities to foster community protection.
4. Conduct frequent field visits to IDP sites and other conflict-affected locations to observe, identify, and collect information on the situation, taking into special account vulnerable people, noting and reporting on gaps that may exist in any humanitarian service access and provision. 
5. Identify protection issues and brief the Protection Field Associate and Protection Field Team Leader for referral to the relevant actors.
6. Assist supervisors with reporting and administration of field activities, such as procurement matters, data entry, reporting writing, and collaborating with colleagues to meet deadlines, and identifying programmatic gaps.   
7. Maintain positive working relationships with relevant stakeholders including community leaders, partners, government officials, other sector staff and other implementing organizations on the ground.
8. Undertake duty travel based on programme needs.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

   EDUCATION

   • Bachelor’s Degree with Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Education, Law or International Relations or related field from an accredited academic institution with at least two years of relevant work experience

     or 

     • High School Degree/Certificate with four years of relevant work experience

       EXPERIENCE

       • Experience with social work, case management processes, and assisting persons in need.
       • Familiarity with humanitarian operational responses, internal displacement, and Protection Principles. 
       • Previous work experience in a governmental, UN or NGO that deals with humanitarian and/or development work is preferable. 

         SKILLS

         📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

         ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

         • Excellent attention to detail and deadlines.
         • Strong organizational skills (logistics, procedures, archives)
         • Proficiency in computer skills, especially in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word etc.) and experience in working with databases and online applications.
         • Good understanding of English, as well as communication and writing skills in English. 
         • Ability to learn new thematic areas, such as those related to IOM’s protection work.

           SECTION 5

           Languages[1]
           REQUIRED

           For this position, fluency in English and Ukrainian (oral and written). is required (oral and written).

           DESIRABLE

           n/a

           
           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.
   • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
10. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 1)
11. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.