General Functions:

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Support Officer (PRU), and direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant (Protection) the Project Assistant (PRU) will support the protection activities in the related area, including community mobilization, outreach, and admin related activities for the Protection team.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Provide support the IOM Protection teams in the related areas in ongoing operations, under supervision of the Senior Project Assistant (Protection)

2.Work closely with implementing partners, local authorities, area representatives and other stakeholders to identify areas, activities and topics for IOM’s community-based protection interventions.

3.Maintain positive relationships with beneficiaries, local authorities, and other stakeholders.

4.Identify and analyse the families/individual demands and needs through listening and dialogue, problems and nature of expressed needs (health, education, work, finance, legal etc.) and refer to appropriate colleagues and service providers.

5.Organize thematic groups of discussions in the targeted villages/neighbourhoods according to identified needs in villages/neighbourhoods and in consultation with key informants and protection teams.

6.Coordinate with the team members when referring cases for case management or externally for support outside of IOM capacities.

7.Assist in preparing materials needed for community-based protection interventions, including materials, visibility items etc

8.Prepare reports on the sessions conducted and map existing needs. Raise awareness on the services that will be provided by IOM in the locations.

9.Prepare TAs for field staff and assist in additional administrative and logistical duties as required.

10.Support the team in preparation of activity reporting on weekly and monthly basis including narrative and related activity data accuracy.

11.Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• University degree in Psychology, Social and/or Political Science, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least two years of relevant professional experience; or
• Completed High school degree from an accredited academic institution, with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:

• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, and other vulnerable groups
• Knowledge of case management process, community-based protection, and psychosocial support services.
• Prior experience working in the region on Protection work is a distinct advantage.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Residing or willing to reside in Adiyaman/Malatya

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Turkish is required.
• Working knowledge of Arabic is advantageous.

Required Competencies

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

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity:

Shows respect and sensitivity towards gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, political conviction and other differences.

• Integrity and transparency:

Upholds and promotes the Standards of Conduct and Unified Staff Regulations and Rules.

• Delivers on commitments; manages the organization’s resources reliably and sustainably.
• Embraces and encourages transparency, balancing this with the need for discretion and confidentiality as appropriate.

• Professionalism:

Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter and willingness to improve knowledge and skills.

• Shows self-control and persistence when faced with difficult problems and remains calm in stressful situations.
• Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• Teamwork: Establishes strong relationships with colleagues and partners; relates well to people at all levels.

• Is fully aware of the team purpose, respects and understands individual and collective responsibilities.
• Willingly puts in extra effort without being asked and adopts a "hands-on" approach whenever necessary to achieve team objectives.
• Coordinates own work with that of the team to meet agreed priorities and deadlines.

• Delivering Results:

•Produces quality results and provides quality services to clients.

• Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services.
• Shows understanding of own role and responsibilities in relation to expected results.

• Managing and sharing knowledge:

• Shares knowledge and learning willingly, and proactively seeks to learn from the experiences of others.

• Accountability:

• Accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work.
• Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
• Accepts and gives constructive criticism; acknowledges and corrects mistakes and apply lessons learned for improvement.

• Communication:

• Presents information using language and sequence of ideas that is easy for recipients to understand.

Other:

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

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

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

This is a local position and applications from candidates for non-Turkish citizens holding a valid residence permit residing in Türkiye might be considered.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application including the most recent CV with a cover letter in English with contact details (name, position, phone and e-mail details) of three references by indicating name and the duty station of the position applied with its VN number in the subject line of the e-mail to iomtrjobs@iom.int or to IOM Birlik Mahallesi Sehit Kurbani Akboga Sok. No:24 06610, Çankaya, Ankara Türkiye by the end of 12 June 2023.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.