Under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission, and the Protection Officer (Returns), and under the direct supervision of the Senior Protection Field Team Leader, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing IOM Ukraine’s Protection Programming at the oblast/area level, applying protection principles and techniques, interagency and cluster guidelines, adhering to IOM standards and procedures, and collaborating with IOM teams, NGOs, authorities and other relevant partners.
- In close consultation with the Protection Field Team leader, assist individual protection cases, by identifying the needs of extremely vulnerable individuals, registering cases in the internal Protection Case Management Database, coordinating assistance for protection cases, applying case management practices, and supporting referrals to specialized services for victims of trafficking, GBV survivors, and children with protection needs.
- Support the implementation of outreach activities in the community, raising awareness on protection issues and monitoring protection incidents.
- Support IOM with establishing community-based protection activities that engage community members, including those persons who are often underserved such as older persons, youth, and persons with disabilities to foster community protection.
- Conduct frequent field visits to IDP sites and other conflict-affected locations to observe, identify, and collect information on the situation, taking into special account vulnerable people, noting and reporting on gaps that may exist in any humanitarian service access and provision.
- Identify protection issues and brief the Protection Field Associate and Protection Field Team Leader for referral to the relevant actors.
- Assist supervisors with reporting and administration of field activities, such as procurement matters, data entry, reporting writing, and collaborating with colleagues to meet deadlines, and identifying programmatic gaps.
- Maintain positive working relationships with relevant stakeholders including community leaders, partners, government officials, other sector staff and other implementing organizations on the ground.
- Undertake duty travel based on programme needs.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree with Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Education, Law or International Relations or related field from an accredited academic institution with at least two years of relevant work experience
or
- High School Degree/Certificate with four years of relevant work experience
EXPERIENCE
- Experience with social work, case management processes, and assisting persons in need.
- Familiarity with humanitarian operational responses, internal displacement, and Protection Principles.
- Previous work experience in a governmental, UN or NGO that deals with humanitarian and/or development work is preferable.
SKILLS
- 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 1)
- 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. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. 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 online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies