Protection Assistant (GBV-Case Worker)

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
  Context   Under the overall supervision of the Senior Protection Coordinator and Protection Coordinator, with the direct supervision of the Protection Officer (GBV); and in close coordination with the Protection Officers and in collaboration with the rest of the Protection unit, the successful candidate will be responsible to support implementing and coordinating IOM’s gender-based violence (GBV) response, prevention, and mitigation activities, ensuring adherence to IOM’s Gender-Based Violence in Crisis (GBViC) Framework and Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) guidelines on Protection and GBV for IOM Qatar-Camp As Sayliyah (CAS) operation.

1. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of GBV activities, particularly, in line with Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for GBV in Emergencies, Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) GBV Case Management Guidelines and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for GBV and Protection. 
2. Provide confidential and comprehensive case management services grounded in protection principles and a survivor-centred approach. 
3. Support coordination and implementation of IOM’s multi-sectoral response to GBV (including, Health, Psychosocial Support, Case Management and Safety & Security). 
4. Support the GBV Officer in retrieving, compiling, summarizing, analysing, and present information/data on GBV risks and trends. 
5. Draft regular status and case reports, identifying shortfalls in implementation, programming and bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions. 
6. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records on ongoing projects and cases (ensuring data protection); organize meetings, including, case management review meetings/conferences, workshops and training sessions. 
7. Support GBV risk mitigation interventions through regular engagement with other Protection sub-units, IOM units and external partners on safety, dignity, accessibility, and privacy of their services. 
8. Support coordination and delivery of GBV and protection interventions and activities, such as, management of women and girl safe spaces (WGSS), Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) and community-based protection in coordination with other sub-units and Mental Health & Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS)-teams. 
9. Provide guidance/training to staff, volunteers and partners. 
10. Participate in internal and external coordination meetings as requested by supervisor. 
11. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).  Education
    • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, women’s studies, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three (3) years of relevant professional experience or; 
    • Completed High school diploma from an accredited academic institution, with five (5) years of relevant professional experience  Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
      • Dedicated experience in implementing GBV interventions, particularly, working with survivors and providing direct assistance in emergency contexts. 
      • Minimum three years of relevant professional experience, within GBV prevention, response & risk-mitigation. 
      • Experience providing GBV case management. 
      • Prior experience in coordinating caseworkers is an advantage.  Skills
        • In-depth knowledge of GBV Guiding Principles, Inter-Agency GBV Minimum Standards, and ability to manage high-pressure situations and support complex cases in a rapidly changing environment. 
        • In-depth and clear understanding of intersectionality, gender, power relations and issues around violence against women, girls, men, boys and persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. 
        • Demonstrated commitment to supporting empowerment of women, girls, and marginalized communities. 
        • Coordination skills to enable information sharing and facilitate working relations with internal units, and external partners. 
        • Strong interpersonal and empathetic skills, including ability to work in a team and multi-cultural environment. 
        • Solid computer skills (MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint)  Languages    **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 

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

          📚 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!

          DESIRABLE 

          Basic Knowledge of Dari, Pashto, or Arabic (oral and written) is a distinct advantage. 

            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.
12. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.