Integration Facilitator

Description

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context:

In close collaboration with national and local authorities and experienced Partners, in the context of the project Helios+: Comprehensive actions for the integration of third-country nationals into the labour market' in the Region of South Aegean" with MIS Code under the Programme "South Aegean 2021–2027, IOM aims at promoting the integration of beneficiaries of international protection and temporary protection into the Greek society through activities for employability support, the provision of Greek language courses and vocational training, the support for independent living, including rental subsidies, activities promoting social cohesion and inclusion.

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Project Team Lead (Integration and Independent Living), the successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Responsibilities

1. Provide information to the eligible beneficiaries and perform their enrolment in the project.
2. Monitor the progress of the beneficiaries' integration through individual sessions.
3. Conduct presentations to familiarize the beneficiaries with the European Way of Life.
4. Organize psychosocial support sessions.
5. Provide information to the beneficiaries about social welfare rights, housing, access to healthcare and education services, etc.
6. Conduct referrals to other actors for cases in need of specialized further support.
7. Coordinate with other project units, other actors and relevant authorities to ensure the needs of the beneficiaries are met.
8. Evaluate requests for exemption from the obligation to register and/or attend the Greek language courses.
9. Ensure accurate data entry and quality physical archiving of Means of Verification.
10. Coordinate with RIS and other relevant stakeholders operating on-site and regularly visit the designated Reception Facilities to present the project to the beneficiaries residing therein through comprehensive information sessions and enrol them in it, if eligible.
11. Assist the beneficiaries in their search for apartments and administrative pre-requirements, depending on needs and perform relevant verification actions, in the designated area of responsibility.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications
Education

• University degree in psychology, social work or any other related field from an accredited academic institution with minimum three years of work experience. 
• Master's degree in the above fields will be considered an advantage. 

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience

• At least three years of previous work experience; 
• For Social Workers and Psychologists, a professional license is required; 
• Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment preferred.

Skills

• Possess adequate combination of knowledge, education, training experience and skills to perform essential functions of the position;
• Computer literacy in standard software applications;
• Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles;
• Valid driver's license with at least five years driving experience an advantage

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and Greek is required (oral and written).

IOM's official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.   Required Competencies   IOM's competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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

• 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

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.

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