Community Hosting Protection Assistant

Protection activities are an integral part current projects. Under the overall supervision the Outreach and Community Based Protection (CBP) Officer and the direct supervision of for Community Hosting Senior Protection Assistant, and in close coordination with other relevant units of the programme, the incumbent will support the planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring Libya protection activities with a focus on community hosting services. The incumbent will be based in Tripoli with travels to other areas of responsibility throughout the country.  

1. In close collaboration with embassy representatives, local NGOs and IOM Protection Officers identify suitable placement options for vulnerable migrants in host families or in other safe accommodations (safe shelters etc.).

2. Organize monthly follow up meetings with Embassy representatives/Community Leaders and promote the identification of new alternatives to detention options, including expansion of the current family placement options.

3. Identify vulnerable individuals eligible for community hosting in coordination with protection case workers and embassies of country of origin and upon referral from partner organizations and other IOM units.

4. Monitor weekly unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) and victims of trafficking (VOTs) and other vulnerable individuals to help identify the urgent needs and find possible protection solutions , in close coordination with the case manager of the case and the Child Protection and Protection Officer.

5. Under the guidance of the Senior Protection Assistant, manage and record the individual case management of individuals placed in host families and other housing solutions using the appropriate formats. 

6. Identify and support community focal points/representatives/host families to participate in community-based protection programmes and conduct monitoring visits of individuals placed in alternative housing solutions.

7. Work on host family identification, regular monitoring visits, contracts, and payment 

8. Conduct regular distribution for host family and individual referred cases. 

9. Provide information on available services to vulnerable migrants such as victims of trafficking (VoTs), UASCs, survivors of GBV and/or other types of violence, exploitation or abuse. 

10. Participate in awareness raising events and mental health and psychosocial support activities;

11. Support IOM in trainings and workshops arranged by IOM and partners with a focus on community hosting.

12. Assist in the maintenance of all protection-related case-management records and files; provide statistics and data analysis support as required.

13. Assist with informal translations of documents, information, and data as well as do oral interpretations to and from English and Arabic (French is considered an advantage) as necessary and as requested. 

14. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Senior Protection Assistant (Community Hosting) 

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

VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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 – Choose a level.

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 actions and delegated work.

Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

No team management responsibility for this role.

To be advised.