VAC-15512 Protection Field Assistant Ghat

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non- governmental partners.  IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Protection Associate, the direct supervision of the Senior Protection Assistant (Multiple Locations), and in close coordination with other colleagues, the incumbent will assist in the implementation of IOM protection case management, Outreach and CBP activities. 

• Undertake regular protection monitoring visits to assigned locations where migrants, IDPs, returnees and vulnerable host communities may reside.

•  Conduct vulnerability screenings and in-depth assessments and prepare protection assessment reports to help identify the urgent needs and possible solutions.

•  Assist in identifying the urgent protection needs and possible solutions, as well as longer-term plans.

•  Prepare assistance plans and provide regular, timely and comprehensive follow-up and referrals within IOM and to relevant partner organizations and international organizations in coordination with specialized protection colleagues and under the supervision of the Senior Protection Assistant.

•  Identify and refer vulnerable cases for voluntary humanitarian return (VHR), follow up on procedures with the VHR team, embassy representatives, and the receiving mission, including family tracing.

•  Facilitate focus group discussions with target groups, state actors and service providers in the field on selected protection concerns.

•  Work to identify and support community focal points/representatives/host families to participate in community-based protection programmes

• .In collaboration with other relevant colleagues, assists in conducting ongoing mapping for vulnerable communities and service providers as required.

• Provides support in facilitating events with key stakeholders and partners in the field on selected protection concerns if required.

• Participate in awareness raising events and support IOM in trainings and workshops arranged by IOM and partners if required.

• Maintain up-to-date records and promptly complete all data entry and reporting requirements.

• Carry out administrative duties as requested.

• Participate in all relevant meetings.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Senior Protection Assistant (Multi Location)

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following
values and competencies:

Values – all IOM/CTG 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 wherever possible.
• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• 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
  Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and
  delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and
  open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring
  and motivational way.

Managerial
Competencies – behavioural
indicators level 3

Strategic thinking
and vision: works strategically to
realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction

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• Minimum of 1-year professional experience in the field of Gender Based Violence and
  assistance to vulnerable populations.
• Effective
  organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and plans,
  ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines.
• Demonstrated
  problem-solving attitude and skills.
• Good
  written and spoken communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluent in
  English and Arabic, both written and spoken, knowledge of French is
  considered an advantage.

Good knowledge of MS Office applications.e.g.
Excel, Word, Outlook, etc