🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Senior Protection Assistant
International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been operating in Sierra Leone since 2001 to provide technical assistance and support to the government in demobilization and reparations immediately after the civil war. During its inaugural years, IOM Sierra Leone has supported the government through the implementation of life-impacting projects including the demobilization and rehabilitation of ex-combatants as well as the registration and resettlement of refugees to third countries. IOM’s activities have since expanded to other areas of activities which include capacity building and institutional support to government functionaries, including counter-trafficking and Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR).
Terms of Reference
| I. POSITION INFORMATION | |
| Position title | Senior Protection Assistant |
| Position grade | General Service Staff, Grade G6 |
| Duty station | Freetown, Sierra Leone |
| Position number | |
| Job Family | Program |
| Organizational unit | Program Unit |
| Is this a Regional, HQ, MAC, PAC, Liaison Office or Country Office based position? | Country Office |
| Appointment type | Special Short Term contract (SST) |
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| Reports directly to | Project Manager, IOM Sierra Leone |
| Number of Direct Reports | 1 |
| VACANCY–SPECIFIC INFORMATION | |
| Estimated closing date | 2 weeks |
| Estimated start date | As soon as possible |
| Posting channel | First and Second-Tier Candidates |
| II. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE | |
| International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been operating in Sierra Leone since 2001 to provide technical assistance and support to the government in demobilization and reparations immediately after the civil war. During its inaugural years, IOM Sierra Leone has supported the government through the implementation of life-impacting projects including the demobilization and rehabilitation of ex-combatants as well as the registration and resettlement of refugees to third countries. IOM’s activities have since expanded to other areas of activities which include capacity building and institutional support to government functionaries, including counter-trafficking and Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR).
IOM, through its “Africa Regional Migration Capacity-Building Program”, aims to build the long-term capacity of target governments to enable them to manage migration in a sustainable and humane manner. Specifically, in Sierra Leone, the project will focus on supporting the government’s capacity to implement programs tailored to migrants’ needs by providing specialized protection and assistance services through various tailored activities at national and local levels. |
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| III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES | |
| Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office in Sierra Leone and the Programme Manager and the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for assisting overall protection-related activities of the IOM Sierra Leone. In particular, he/she will:
1. Undertake gender-based violence (GBV) case management, including identification and handing of GBV cases; 2. Develop individual action plans for vulnerable beneficiaries in cooperation with AVRR support for individual reintegration of protection cases, including unaccompanied minors and victims of trafficking; 3. Responsibly maintain a comprehensive and updated case file for each case undertaken; inform and keep beneficiaries updated for the progress of their cases; |
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| 4. Actively participate and promote weekly protection meetings with the medical unit to discuss case management and collect feedback about existing risks, challenges, and gaps in service provision for protection cases;
5. Ensure confidentiality when handling personal information and data of migrants and refugees; 6. Act as a protection focal point of the IOM Sierra Leone; 7. Perform any other duties as may be assigned. |
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| IV. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE | |
| EDUCATION | |
| • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, psychology, social work, or a related field of study. | |
| EXPERIENCE | |
| • At least 4 years of experience in the counter-trafficking, and/or experience in protection and direct assistance, and related fields for projects implemented by international non-governmental organizations, UN offices/agencies, and/or governmental entities;
• Strong communication and writing skills; • Capacity to work independently; able to carry out tasks with attention to detail; and demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality; • Required IOM functional competencies: effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative and analytical thinker, active learner, team player, and cross-cultural facilitator; • Good computer knowledge of MS Office packages (especially MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); • Experience to conduct vulnerability assessments is highly desirable |
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| V. LANGUAGES | |
| Required
(specify the required knowledge) |
Advantageous |
| Fluency in English is required (oral and written). | Working knowledge of Krio is an advantage. |
| VI. COMPETENCIES | |
| The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies: 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 wherever possible. • Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and act in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. • Professionalism: demonstrates the ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level 2 • 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. |
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| • 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 actions and delegated work. • Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. |
| How to Apply |
| Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to IOM-recruitment sl@iom.int with the subject line, “Application: Senior Protection Assistant”, with the following attachment in PDF; (i) cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) education and work experiences, (iv) three reference contacts, and (v) copy of passport sized picture.
The deadline for the submission is 04 .11.2022 IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted to the email address. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by IOM. No Fees: IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or other fees). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts. |
| Others |
| IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. The appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. |
