Protection Assistant AVM Benghazi

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, and the direct supervision of the Senior Protection Assistant (AVM), and in close coordination with other colleagues, the successful candidate will conduct all steps of the case management process for the assigned cases.

• 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. Encode all case management assistance information in MIMOSA.

• 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.

• Under the supervision of senior protection staff, 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.

• Adhere to IOM’s protection principles, confidentiality, as well as IOM gender, child safeguarding andPSEApolicies and data protection protocols in all aspects of fieldwork and case handling.

• Conduct any other duty assigned

Senior Protection Assistant (AVM Team Leader)

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 –

• 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. 

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators -

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.

• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.

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

• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

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Skills

• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Mimosa system.

• Knowledge of Protection principles and protection case management

• Strong communication skills