Back Educator

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.   Context

IOM operates Five Accommodation Centers for Unaccompanied Minors (Shelters) providing accommodation and access to services for Unaccompanied Migrant Children (UMC). Besides accommodation, the following services are provided to the beneficiaries: addressing basic needs, catering, hygiene, legal counselling, and information about life opportunities in Greece, interpretation, psychosocial support, medical support, Greek learning programs, learning support, organization of intercultural activities, work and career guidance. 

Under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator or their designate and the direct supervision of the Shelter Coordinator, the successful candidate will support in the implementation educational programs and the improvement of educational activities.

1. Identify the educational level of each accommodated minor and prepare a relevant individual educational plan, which is part of the Individual Action Plan.
2. Register children to school and monitor the minors' attendance in formal education in cooperation with the Legal Guardian.
3. Plan and implement educational programs and remedial teaching, giving priority to the teaching of the Greek language with a minimum of 6 hours per week.
4. Ensure the inclusion of minors in vocational training programs.
5. Develop activities for the creative use of minors' free time.
6. Plan and implement of educational excursions and recreational programs.
7. Keep individual records, including daily observations and information about activities.
8. Map all existing activities organized at the local level and establish synergies with private or local actors in order to enroll children.
9. Cooperate with other actors operating in the community for any daily activities that could be offered to the children.
10. Assist and/or instruct children in health/hygiene and personal habits.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Education
    • University degree in Education, Pedagogy, or a related field from an accredited academic institution corresponding to teachers of all specialties, a subject that meets the age and needs of minors. At least one year of relevant professional experience is desirable. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
      • At least one year of relevant professional experience is desirable;
      • Experience in developing and delivering life skills, educational, skills training programs to children;
      • Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment preferred. Skills
        • Computer literacy in standard software applications (MS Office, etc);
        • Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles;
        • Willingness to work in day shifts and to be on call in night shifts, during holidays and weekends;
        • Valid driver’s license with at least five years driving experience an advantage. Languages
          • Fluency in English and Greek (written and oral) is required IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. 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.
12. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
13. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.