ย Context
Under the general supervision of the Director, Coordination Office for the Mediterranean, Chief of Mission in Italy and Malta and Representative to the Holy See, the direct supervision of the Project Manager and in cooperation with the Child Protection Expert, the incumbent will perform the duties listed below as Project Assistant, Protection within the Project: โFamily tracing and assessment, return and reintegration- FAR-sightedโ.
- Based on the already developed template and on its foreseen revision, assist in filling out Unaccompanied Migrant Children (UMS) profiles to be shared with IOM colleagues or partners to carry out family tracing and assessment in the country of residence of the UMC family. The profiles will be filled out in English, French or Spanish as necessary according to the country where they are performed, based on the information shared by the dedicated โsupport officeโ within the โGeneral Directorate for Migration Policies and the Social and Labour Integration of Migrants at the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies (the Donor);
- Based on the already developed template and on its foreseen revisions, assist in filling out and submitting to the โsupport officeโ at the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies high quality standard reports โ in Italian โ for each case under his/her responsibility, based on the report and additional information received by relevant IOM Missions;
- Regularly update all data related to the cases under his/her responsibility in the dedicated project database;
- Draft the reintegration plan in case UMCs are assisted in their family reunification process, facilitating the participation of the concerned children and by closely liaising with the IOM Missions or partners in the areas considered;
- Assist in organizing all the administrative formalities related to the travel documents and authorizations from competent authorities, both in Italy and in the country of origin, including eventual escort services, for UMCs returning to their home country or being reunited with their relatives in their country of residence;
- Assist the Project Manager in liaising with IOM Missions and Partners for the collection of all financial, supporting documents with respect to the activities carried out to implement family tracing and assessment as well as return and reintegration of UMCs assisted within the project;
- Assist the Child Protection Expert in carrying out general administrative activities related to the setting up of the projectโs Community of Practice and of the projectโs Scientific Committee, as well as supporting the projectโs coordination activities;
- Organize online webinars, online and in person sensitization activities addressed to projectโs stakeholders and in-person or online counselling sessions addressed to UMC potential beneficiaries of return and reintegration assistance (AVR&R);
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Education
- High school diploma with four years of experience; or
Experience
A minimum of one year of professional experience, including relevant experience in migrantsโ direct assistance and counselling of migrants; Experience in working with vulnerable groups: Experience in social work or case work will be considered an asset;ย Work experience in an international context is considered an advantage.Skillsย
Knowledge of migration related areas dealt with by the Organization; Familiarity with the migration context in Italy and with movement-related operations is considered an asset.Languages
For this position, fluency in Italian, Spanish, French and English is required (oral and written); Knowledge of Arabic or any other languages is considered an asset.ยIOMโs 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
IOMโs competency framework can be found atย this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Valuesย - 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. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.Core Competenciesย โ behavioural indicators (Level 1)
Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organizationโs priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.Notes
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website:ย IOM Careers and Job Vacancies