Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the National Officer (Protection) and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Associate – Protection, and in close collaboration with the LMI Unit, the Senior Project Associate will be responsible and accountable for supporting the coordination and implementation of labour mobility activities, including case management processes, referrals in pilot provinces. The position may require frequent travel and field presence to support programme implementation.

Responsibilities

1.Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities.
2. Conduct individual counselling sessions with applicants participating in the voluntary labour mobility pilot, applying approved counselling methodology, protection principles, and voluntariness standards to safeguard applicant’s informed and voluntary decision-making.
3. Maintain up-to-date case records and case management data with accurate documentation, confidentiality and compliant with data protection standards preserving the integrity and security of protection case files.
4. Facilitate protection-sensitive relocation arrangements including referrals, coordination with service providers and pre- or post-relocation follow-up with beneficiaries to secure continuity of care and protection outcomes for relocated individuals.
5. Liaise with diverse organisational units and external parties on administrative coordination matters initiating requests, obtaining necessary clearances and following up on pending actions, to support uninterrupted project implementation.
6. Identify and flag case-level protection, safeguarding, or operational risks to the supervisor, contributing to risk assessment and mitigation processes for the pilot phase.
7. Draft status reports, identify shortfalls, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures to address delivery gaps.
8. Draft correspondence on project issues, prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.
9. Organise meetings, workshops and training sessions, prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.
10. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries. Set up and maintain files/records.
11. Participate in meetings, technical briefings and deliver on-the-job capacity-building activities, including trainings provided to UN Volunteers (UNVs) and field staff involved in counselling and case management to strengthen frontline protection capacity.
12. Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and concept papers, counselling tools, guidance materials and other technical documents.
13. Provides guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit.
14. Perform such other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Social Services, Psychology, Migration Studies, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or
• High School diploma with six years of relevant experience.

Experience

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations;
• Experience in case management, counselling, referrals and service mapping;
• Experience in conducting beneficiary assessments, developing individual action plans and providing case-level support is an asset;
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups;
• Experience in labour mobility, socio-economic integration and employability programme;
• Willingness and ability to undertake frequent field travel; and,
• Previous experience in Southeast Türkiye is an advantage. The position will require travels to cities in Southeast Turkiye as well as other cities in Turkiye. The candidate should be willing to travel for duty. 

Skills

• Demonstrated counselling, interviewing and communication skills;
• Good coordination and stakeholder engagement skills;
• Proven analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Excellent report drafting and documentation skills; and,
• Good level of computer literacy.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

  • Fluency in Turkish and English is required (oral and written).
  • Working knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
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.
  • 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 (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.
  • 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.

Notes

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

Required Skills

Job info

Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Org Type: Country Office
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: G-6
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No
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