🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Senior Protection Assistant

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.

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;

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.

• 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

(specify the required knowledge) 

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.