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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title: Protection Team Leader

Duty Station: Chisinau, with frequent travels in country

Classification: Consultant

Duration: All Inclusive Salary: Six months with possibility of extension 23000 MDL per month

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 4 April 2022

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Following the launch of military operations across Ukrainian territory on 24 February 2022, substantive flows and displacements across Ukraine and toward neighbouring countries have been reported countries in the following days. As response to the Ukrainian crisis, IOM Chisinau has increased operational activities which requires additional administrative staff.

Under the Refugee Response Plan for Moldova IOM Chisinau is recruiting a protection team leader to supervise mobile protection teams consisting of legal counselor(s), social worker(s) and other relevant staff providing support to refugees, migrants and host communities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate three multidisciplinary mobile protection teams part of IOM protection response; supervise planned activities on a daily basis; organize coordination meetings.

2. Ensure the implementation of vulnerability screenings for refugees and migrants according to IOM Standards; ensure quality case management.

3. Ensure data protection principles are followed when managing sensitive personal data of vulnerable population.

4. Provide technical guidance to case workers by providing advice to case management decisions, when necessary, suggesting capacity building opportunities to improve technical knowledge and providing IOM staff with IOM and inter-agency resources, tools and appropriate forms to facilitate their work.

5. Support the provision of counseling and direct assistance for most sensitive and complex cases.

6. Ensure migrants and refugees have access to all the necessary information in order to approach relevant specialized care and/or administrative services.

7. Coordinate with relevant authorities and civil society organizations for the set up of referral mechanisms; develop Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) when needed.

8. Coordinate with relevant authorities on other matters related to the mobile protection team work, needs and findings; report emerging trends and protection concerns to management.

9. Work in close collaboration with IOM Migration Health teams and psychologists’ teams.

10. Monitor the work of IOM protection mobile teams.

11. Maintain IOM database for case management and reporting.

12. Prepare regular reports for donors, communication purpose, partners.

13. Undertake duty travels as required.

14. Perform other duties as required for the successful implementation of the project.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Psychology or Social Work or related field with four years of relevant professional experience; or

High School diploma with six years of relevant experience.

Experience

• Previous experience in providing counselling to migrants and/or refugees is an advantage.
• Awareness of migrants and refugees’ issues.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and difficult conditions.
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and the internet.

Languages

Fluency in Romanian, Russian and English is required. Knowledge of Ukrainian an advantage.

Required Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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 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.

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:

• 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 & building trust: Creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking & vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Other

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

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and security clearances.

A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested applicants are invited to send the CV and cover letter in English to: hrchisinau@iom.md cc: rursu@iom.int

Please, indicate the position you are applying for and reference code in the subject line of your message.

Closing date for applications is 4 April 2022, however interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply sooner.

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts the applications duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 28.03.2022 to 04.04.2022