Project Associate (Community Engagement) (m/f/d)

仕事内容

Position Title: Project Associate (Community Engagement)

Duty Station: Kaiserslautern, Germany

Reference Code: VN-DE2-2023-18

Classification: General Service Staff, G5

Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed-Term Contract - (40hrs/week)

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 21 September 2023

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates. Second tier candidates include all external candidates.

Context:

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants affected by the ongoing emergency.

IOM’s operations cover diverse thematic areas such as: Humanitarian Relief Assistance, Protection (including Gender based Violence and Child Protection), Shelter and Non-food items, Health and Psychosocial Support, Resettlement, and Movement Management.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office, the direct supervision of the Project Officer (Community Engagement), and in close coordination with relevant teams onsite, the incumbent of the position will be responsible and accountable for the following:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Closely collaborate with the supervisor, IOM field team and all on-site actors in jointly addressing communities[singlequote] needs and in mobilizing the communities.

2. Support in addressing communities’ information needs, provide comprehensive, timely and accurate information through accessible channels, in the relevant languages, and in a culturally sensitive way.

3. Assist to develop creative engagement approaches for affected populations including youth, providing resilience building opportunities in a wide range of activities and programs which influence their civic engagement capacity and encourages agency and participation.

4. Participate in CE activities including cultural, creative and arts-based, sports and play activities, and informal learning activities including language and computer classes, monitoring the activities are conducted in an age and gender appropriate way. This includes activities for individuals, couples and families.

5. Support the application of community-based standards, operational procedures and practices at the field level based on the IOM Manual on Community-Based MHPSS in emergencies and displacement.

6. Support the roll out of assessment and planning community consultative activities and the consolidation of information to relay back to operations team.

7. Maintain and monitor effective feedback mechanisms (help desks, info boards, suggestion boxes, service and actor mapping, etc.) and, based on feedback from beneficiaries, suggest specific actions and inclusive community engagement activities that promote resilience, self-reliance and accountability.

8. Provide support as required for the implementation of other elements of field team activities.

9. Effectively support community-based volunteer-teams to respond to site’s and host community’s needs, thus strengthening security and stability.

10. Perform other related duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelors’ degree (or higher) in Social or Political Science, Psychology, Communications, Education, Arts, Sports, Drama or Music, Anthropology or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with at least three years of relevant professional experience, preferably in similar roles;

OR

Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with at least five years of relevant working experience, preferably in similar roles.

Experience

• Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups;
• Experience in engaging with communities through diverse channels of communication as well as forms of activities;
• Experience in working with different age and gender groups;
• Confirmed interest in operational activities and in the functioning of an international organization;
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Ability to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines;
• Able to work with little supervision, focused, well organized, detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Languages

REQUIRED

For all applicants, fluency in English, Dari and/or Pashto is required (oral and written).

Required Competencies

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

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found under the following link.

Other

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.

The appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

This post is subject to local recruitment. Only applicants holding a valid residence and work permit in Germany will be eligible for consideration.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application through our platform, latest by midnight on the day of closing of the vacancy. Late applications will not be considered.

Art der Stelle: Vollzeit

Arbeitsort: Vor Ort