Project Associate - Protection
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a leading intergovernmental organization that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants alike. Established in 1951, IOM has grown to include 173 member states and operates in over 100 countries worldwide. The organization aims to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, focusing on the needs of migrants and the communities they live in. IOM's mission includes providing humanitarian assistance, supporting migration management, and advocating for the rights of migrants.
Job Overview:
The Project Associate - Protection will work under the general supervision of the Migrant Protection Officer in Chad and the direct supervision of the Senior Protection Assistant. The incumbent will provide operational support for the implementation of the NAMAD Phase III project in Amdjarass. This role is crucial in strengthening community protection mechanisms and prevention strategies to reduce vulnerabilities related to human trafficking, illicit trafficking of migrants, and irregular migration along migration corridors in northern Chad. The position involves planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring activities related to various projects within the Protection Unit, including the NAMAD Phase III project and surrounding target communities. The Project Associate will also support the identification, mobilization, and capacity building of community protection actors to prevent risks associated with trafficking, illicit migration, and irregular migration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Project Associate include: supporting the planning, organization, implementation, and monitoring of activities related to the NAMAD Phase III project; facilitating community consultations, dialogues, awareness sessions, and training on human trafficking, illicit migration, and safe migration practices; ensuring follow-up on referrals in collaboration with local authorities and community leaders; developing and disseminating informational materials in appropriate local languages; supporting the distribution and monitoring of basic assistance items; maintaining regular liaison with provincial and local authorities, community leaders, and humanitarian partners; collecting and compiling reports from community meetings and monitoring data; assisting with logistical and administrative arrangements for field missions and community activities; promoting accountability towards affected populations; and performing any other related tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for this position include a Bachelor's degree in social sciences, international relations, development studies, human rights, law, psychology, social work, or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with two years of relevant professional experience; or a secondary school diploma with four years of relevant professional experience. Candidates should have experience in community mobilization, protection, anti-trafficking efforts, migrant assistance, referral mechanisms, and humanitarian fieldwork. Experience working with migrants, displaced populations, or other vulnerable groups is essential, as is experience coordinating with local authorities and civil society organizations. Strong data collection, documentation, and reporting skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, international relations, development studies, human rights, law, psychology, or social work from an accredited institution. Alternatively, a secondary school diploma with extensive relevant experience may be considered.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least two years of relevant professional experience in community mobilization, protection, anti-trafficking, and humanitarian assistance. Experience working with vulnerable populations, including migrants and victims of trafficking, is highly desirable. Familiarity with local authorities and civil society organizations is also important, as is experience in conducting awareness and training sessions.
Languages:
Fluency in French is mandatory. Practical knowledge of Arabic, local languages used in Amdjarass and surrounding areas, and English is considered an advantage.
Additional Notes:
This position is subject to funding confirmation. Only candidates residing in the country of assignment or in a neighboring country within daily commuting distance will be considered. Legal residency in the country of assignment and a work permit, if applicable, are prerequisites for taking up the position. The IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, and discrimination. IOM does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process and only accepts applications submitted through its e-Recruitment system.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a leading intergovernmental organization that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants alike. Established in 1951, IOM has grown to include 173 member states and operates in over 100 countries worldwide. The organization aims to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, focusing on the needs of migrants and the communities they live in. IOM's mission includes providing humanitarian assistance, supporting migration management, and advocating for the rights of migrants.
Job Overview:
The Project Associate - Protection will work under the general supervision of the Migrant Protection Officer in Chad and the direct supervision of the Senior Protection Assistant. The incumbent will provide operational support for the implementation of the NAMAD Phase III project in Amdjarass. This role is crucial in strengthening community protection mechanisms and prevention strategies to reduce vulnerabilities related to human trafficking, illicit trafficking of migrants, and irregular migration along migration corridors in northern Chad. The position involves planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring activities related to various projects within the Protection Unit, including the NAMAD Phase III project and surrounding target communities. The Project Associate will also support the identification, mobilization, and capacity building of community protection actors to prevent risks associated with trafficking, illicit migration, and irregular migration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Project Associate include: supporting the planning, organization, implementation, and monitoring of activities related to the NAMAD Phase III project; facilitating community consultations, dialogues, awareness sessions, and training on human trafficking, illicit migration, and safe migration practices; ensuring follow-up on referrals in collaboration with local authorities and community leaders; developing and disseminating informational materials in appropriate local languages; supporting the distribution and monitoring of basic assistance items; maintaining regular liaison with provincial and local authorities, community leaders, and humanitarian partners; collecting and compiling reports from community meetings and monitoring data; assisting with logistical and administrative arrangements for field missions and community activities; promoting accountability towards affected populations; and performing any other related tasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for this position include a Bachelor's degree in social sciences, international relations, development studies, human rights, law, psychology, social work, or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with two years of relevant professional experience; or a secondary school diploma with four years of relevant professional experience. Candidates should have experience in community mobilization, protection, anti-trafficking efforts, migrant assistance, referral mechanisms, and humanitarian fieldwork. Experience working with migrants, displaced populations, or other vulnerable groups is essential, as is experience coordinating with local authorities and civil society organizations. Strong data collection, documentation, and reporting skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, international relations, development studies, human rights, law, psychology, or social work from an accredited institution. Alternatively, a secondary school diploma with extensive relevant experience may be considered.
Experience:
Candidates should have at least two years of relevant professional experience in community mobilization, protection, anti-trafficking, and humanitarian assistance. Experience working with vulnerable populations, including migrants and victims of trafficking, is highly desirable. Familiarity with local authorities and civil society organizations is also important, as is experience in conducting awareness and training sessions.
Languages:
Fluency in French is mandatory. Practical knowledge of Arabic, local languages used in Amdjarass and surrounding areas, and English is considered an advantage.
Additional Notes:
This position is subject to funding confirmation. Only candidates residing in the country of assignment or in a neighboring country within daily commuting distance will be considered. Legal residency in the country of assignment and a work permit, if applicable, are prerequisites for taking up the position. The IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, and discrimination. IOM does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process and only accepts applications submitted through its e-Recruitment system.
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