Shelter Coordinator

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  • Added Date: Friday, 21 March 2025
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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 IOM operates Five Accommodation Centers for Unaccompanied Minors (Shelters) providing accommodation and access to services for Unaccompanied Migrant Children (UMC). Besides accommodation, the following services are provided to the beneficiaries: addressing basic needs, catering, hygiene, legal counselling, and information about life opportunities in Greece, interpretation, psychosocial support, medical support, Greek learning programs, learning support, organization of intercultural activities, work and career guidance. In order to be proactive and be able to cover all urgent staff needs for the shelters on time, we upload vacancies through WAVE for all specialties required for the 24/7 operation of the shelters, aiming to create a pool of suitable candidates. Within the framework of the actions: \"Subsidy N.P. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM) MISSION GREECE for the implementation of the project \"Operation of K.F.A.A. Thessaloniki\" with MIS Code 6016490 the Program \"Greece Programme - Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2021-2027\", under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the successful candidate will provide support in implementing project activities through overseeing services for the UMC in the assigned Accommodation Center.

As Coordinator of the Accommodation Center, the successful candidate will take care of  and be responsible for the orderly operation of the assigned Accommodation Center. In particular, the coordinator is responsible with the following:

  1. Oversee the conditions of the assigned facilities, ensuring that the facilities and equipment are maintained and repaired in timely manner; food is distributed in good quality and premises are kept clean at all times, in accordance to UMC safety and security.
  2. Supervise the UMC participation in the programs of services provided at Accommodation Center and organize monthly meetings to receive their feedback on living conditions and the support they receive. Ensure appropriate case-by-case escort of UMC in services for matters of personal status, healthcare, educational visits and activities outside the Accommodation Center.
  3. Prepare the monthly shift schedule for the staff of assigned Accommodation Center  and supervise its implementation. Coordinate the staff in the performance of their duties and ensure effective communication and cooperation between its members. Plan mandatory individual meetings at regular intervals, with each employee to evaluate their actions and individual performance.
  4. Supervise the operation of the complaint mechanism implemented within the Accommodation Center.
  5. Supervise the financial and administrative management of the Accommodation Center. In this context:
  6. 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 Organizationโ€™s 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.Managerial Competencies โ€“ behavioural indicators (applicable only if position is with direct reports) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organizationโ€™s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organizationโ€™s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.Notes Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.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: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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