SVN 07-01-26 Protection and MHPSS Assistant

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.SVN 07-01/26 Protection and MHPSS Assistant, Bihac
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office  and National Protection Coordinator and direct supervision of the Protection and MHPSS Area Coordination Assistant; and, in collaboration with the Protection Coordinator, the Protection and MHPSS Assistant will be responsible and accountable for the following functions.

• Assist in implementation of the foreseen Protection and MHPSS activities in a timely manner

• Facilitate the registration and re-registration of migrants without status, the day-to-day operations. 

• Observe, monitor, and contribute to the screening of migrants and ensure ethical referral of migrants in vulnerable situations. 

• Initiate and participate in case management and ensure all vulnerable cases are managed, followed up, with regular coordination and reporting to the Protection and MHPSS Area Coordination Assistant in a timely manner. 

• Assist in conducting regular service mapping in all sites, participatory assessments, information provision activities, and prepare informative materials. 

• Provide assistance to the Protection MHPSS focal points in the field. 

• In close coordination with CCCM teams, ensure screening of vulnerable migrants is conducted on a daily basis in all sites, provide the needed support, and report regularly on the numbers of screenings and vulnerabilities identified. 

• Assist in identifying gaps and needs in service provision for vulnerable migrants and in identifying deviations from the agreed upon referral pathways. 

• Assist in disseminating awareness and community messages related to psychosocial wellbeing. 

• Ensure timely implementing and reporting on IOM Protection and MHPSS activities are regularly shared with the Protection and MHPSS Area Coordination Assistant. 

• Participate in relevant sector meetings on the camp level as well as working groups. 

• Assist the Protection and MHPSS Coordinator with other assigned duties. 

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Education

  📚 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!

  • Studies in related fields, such as social studies, psychology, social work, anthropology political science, international relations, or development studies with 2 (two) years of professional experience, or

  • Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with 4 (four) years of relevant professional experience.Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience

    • Work experience in social work, assistance of vulnerable populations, or case management scenarios. 

    • Experience in working with foreign nationals, irregular migrants, trafficked persons, children, and/or other vulnerable populations. 

    • Experience in counselling, networking, and ensuring access to services. 

    • Excellent understanding and application of ethical practices within the disciplines and a good understanding of rights-based approaches. 

    • Proficient in computer applications. 

    • Good written and spoken communications skills. 

    • Good interpersonal skills, high loyalty, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and good working in team. 

    • Driving license is essential for this position.Skills

      • In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the Organization.Languages

        • For this position, fluency in English and one of the three official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian languages) is required (oral and written).

          DESIRABLE

        • Working knowledge of one or more of the following languages: Arabic, Farsi, Kurdish, Pashto, Urdu, Dari, Punjabi, and Turkish.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.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 1)
• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.