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Vacancy Notice 2022-24

Open to Internal and External Candidates

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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Well qualified candidates, particularly women, persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV are particularly encouraged to apply.

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:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission to Moldova and the direct supervision of the Prevention and Protection Programme Coordinator, the employee will be responsible for the mainstreaming of child rights protection and disability inclusion within the IOM Mission to Moldova programs and activities, with special focus  on the emergency projects dedicated to address the refugee crisis in Moldova and assistance of refugees and third country nationals affected by the conflict in Ukraine, implemented by IOM Moldova. 

The employee will aim at deepening the fundamental principles of UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, as well as of the most relevant international standards related to them, including those relevant to humanitarian interventions, into organizational culture of the IOM Moldova Mission, therefore contributing to establishment of the child rights protection strategy of the Mission 

The employee will contribute to the projects supporting effective border and migration management in the context of conflict-induced mass displacement in the Republic of Moldova, with the purpose of ensuring effective and dignified first line processing of Ukrainian citizens and third country nationals especially unaccompanied and separated children, children at risk and persons with disabilities in line with internationally accepted humanitarian border management standards, protection interventions, as well as safe and dignified, voluntary and informed return of vulnerable Eastern Partnership citizens and third country nationals to their countries of origin.

IOM Moldova will support the national authorities to apply procedural safeguards for those in situations of vulnerability and protection needs and provision of tailored assistance to unaccompanied and separated children, children with parents in an irregular immigration status and Victims of Trafficking (VoT) (i.e., support to Best Interest of the Child Determination, family tracing and family assessment, risk assessment).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Promote child protection and disability inclusion within IOM Moldova programs,  
2. Support the consolidation of partnerships and cooperation with international and national leading agencies/organisations, working in the area of child rights protection and disability inclusion,                    
3. Integrate specific child-rights procedures within the transit through the Republic of Moldova and the voluntary humanitarian returns operated out of the Republic of Moldova to ensure that unaccompanied and separated migrant children are timely identified and appropriately assisted as per their best interests in line with IOM policy and institutional guidance notes.  
4. Set-up specific best interest assessments and/or determination procedures which could be swiftly processed within the transit and return processes, if return is identified and confirmed to be in the best interests of those migrant children. 
5. Support the national authorities to conduct the relevant activities for Children’s Best Interest Determination when/if required 
6. Support the national authorities in family tracing and family assessment, and risk assessments when/if required.  
7. Provide specialized trainings on child rights, including child protection, to frontline workers, IOM staff, public officials and to NGOs that are IOM partners in the field of child rights protection, counter-trafficking and gender-based-violence.   
8. Follow-up with the return and transit team in the Republic of Moldova as well as with the countries of origin and destination to facilitate quality assistance and continuum of care.  
9. Supervise the work related to child protection of the IOM case worker(s) and consultants and address all punctual and relevant issues that might emerge during the exercise of his/her/their functions. 
10. In coordination with Prevention and Protection Programme Coordinator and members of the unit and other external protection actors, identify and follow-up appropriate options in alternative to the transit and return if not in the best interests of the child. 
11. Flag specific cases of concern and follow-up with relevant units for their timely support. 
12. Liaise with protection cluster/child protection working group on child protection and support the Country office to develop and/or adjust the child safeguarding and protection strategy/policy and relevant standard operating procedures (SoPs). 
13. Support coordination with UNICEF, UNHCR and other national and international actors to facilitate complementarity in the area of child protection and disability inclusion interventions. 
14. Act as IOM Moldova disability inclusion focal point in relation to external organizations active in the area of disability inclusion and promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities. 
15. Liaise with other IOM units such as the RMM, MHU and DTM teams to check that specific evidence gathering needs are reflected in the data collection and propose any specific reporting needs on child protection and disability inclusion to be produced. 
16. Participate in different working meetings with authorities and partners and official events related to child rights, disability inclusion and general protection issues, including on prevention and combating trafficking.   
17. Provide technical guidance on child protection to the mobile protection teams.  
18. In collaboration with the coordinator develop and improve monitoring and evaluation systems for child protection and disability inclusion activities ensuring that mobile protection teams and partners actively monitor indicators and evolving concerns in the target communities. 
19. Prepare and provide reports (in writing) as assigned and requested by the supervisor.  
20. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. 

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Development Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or 
• Bachelor or Equivalent degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience. 

Experience:

• Experience and knowledge of protection standards applicable to children migrants and refugees. 
• Knowledge of international standards and national legal framework on disability inclusion and protection of persons with disabilities. 

Skills:

• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and the Internet.  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

Languages:

For this position, fluency in English Romanian, Russian is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Ukrainian is an advantage. 

Required Competencies 

The successful candidate 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: 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 – 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 & 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.

Other

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

Internals of the Organization and NMS candidates will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is also open to second-tier candidates.

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

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.

How to apply:

Interested applicants are invited to send the Personal History Form https://civic.md/userfiles/attachments/14191/IOM_Personal_History_Form.xls   and cover letter in English to: hrchisinau@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 08 December 2022.

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 01.12.2022 to 08.12.2022