Protection Assistant (Community Hosting) – Tripoli

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non- governmental partners.  IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Under the overall supervision of the CBP Officer, the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant (Community Hosting), and in close coordination with other colleagues, the successful candidate will conduct all steps of the case management process for the assigned cases. 

1. In close collaboration with embassy representatives, local NGOs and IOM Senior Protection Assistant (Community Hosting) identify suitable placement options for vulnerable migrants in host families or in other safe accommodations (safe shelters etc.).

2. Organize meetings with Community Leaders and promote the identification of new alternatives to detention options, including expansion of the current family placement options.

3. Identify vulnerable individuals eligible for alternatives to detention in coordination with protection case workers and embassies of country of origin and upon referral from partner organizations and other IOM units.

4. Monitor the host families on weekly basis to flag any urgent needs to assigned CM staff members and the Senior Protection assistant (community hosting)

5. Under the guidance of Senior Protection Assistant, manage and record the host families’ weekly updates and other housing solutions using the appropriate formats.

7. Identify and support community focal points/representatives/host families to participate in community-based protection programmes and conduct monitoring visits of individuals placed in alternative housing solutions.

8. Work on host family identification, regular monitoring visits, contracts, and payment

9. Conduct regular distribution for host family and individual referred cases.

10. Provide information on available services to vulnerable migrants such as victims of trafficking (VoTs), UASCs, survivors of GBV and/or other violence etc;

11. Assist with informal translations of documents, information, and data as well as do oral interpretations to and from English and Arabic (French is considered an advantage) as necessary and as requested.

12. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Senior Project Assistant (Community Hosting)

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 maintain 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.

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 action and delegated work.

·Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies[1]– behavioural indicators level 2

·Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

·Empowering others and building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

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