Integration 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

The International Organization for Migration – Office in Greece (IOM) in cooperation with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, through the Helios Junior Project, will target the integration of young migrant adults in Greek mainland and islands.

Under the overall supervision of the National Project Officer and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for assisting the coordination of the project’s activities.

1. Perform the enrollment of beneficiaries in the project.
2. Develop a personalized Integration Plan tailored to the beneficiary's interests and needs, including support for employment opportunities and community integration.
3. Monitor the integration progress of beneficiaries through one-on-one sessions on a monthly basis.
4. Organize and perform group sessions with beneficiaries.
5. Verify the presence of the beneficiaries with field visits at least once a month.
6. Ensure the adherence to the project regulations, as developed in the framework of the Project.
7. Provide beneficiaries with information on welfare rights, housing options, access to health care services, educational programs and employment resources etc.
8. Facilitate referrals to other actors for cases requiring specialized additional treatment.
9. Prepare case reports and statistics to be submitted on a regular basis alongside monthly reports.
10. Coordinate with the Implementing Partners of the project, other actors and relevant authorities to ensure that the needs of beneficiaries are met.
11. Ensure accurate data entry and quality physical archiving of Means of Verification.
12. Collaborate with other project units for the most efficient implementation of activities.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Education
    • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, International Relations, Migration Studies, Accounting and Finance, Business Administration, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with one year of relevant professional experience; or, 
    • High School Diploma with at least three years of relevant professional experience. 
    • Master’s degree in above fields will be considered an advantage. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
      • Previous work experience in a similar role. Skills
        • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility;
        • Ability to work with minimal supervision;
        • Good level of computer literacy;
        • Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and keep deadlines;
        • Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles;
        • Ability to work under difficult conditions. Languages
          • Fluency in English and Greek (written and oral) 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.
    • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
14. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
15. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.