Context:
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.
Under the overall supervision of IBM Senior Project Coordinator, the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and Project Assistant, the incumbent will be responsible for providing cultural mediation assistance to the Irish authorities during the process of asylum application.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Provide general support in the info provision to asylum seekers and any necessary activities by translating from English into beneficiaries’ mother tongue and vice versa.
- Assist in the cultural mediation activity in an objective and impartial way, according to the beneficiaries’ mother tongue.
- Contribute to identify potential vulnerable cases and signs of exploitation among the beneficiaries assisted
- Be available to travel from/to sites in the area of the assigned duty station as requested by the Project Management Team;
- Provide regular reporting as requested by the Project Management Team.
- Assist the Project Management Team with the preparation of all relevant documentation related to the project.
- Any other related task, as required.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- High school Diploma.
Experience
- At least 2 years of experience in cultural mediation in the framework of migrants’ assistance.
- Previous experience with international organizations, NGOs, EU Agencies and/or Irish law enforcements or Government’s Departments would be an asset.
Skills:
- Knowledge of the procedures related to the asylum application in Ireland.
- Psychological understanding in interpersonal communication and sensitiveness in addressing the asylum-seekers’ claims.
- Capacity to prevent and mitigate conflicts between the beneficiaries/asylum-seekers and the authorities.
Languages
- Fluency in English is required
- Mother tongue in at least one of the following languages:
- Arabic (North African dialects)
Required 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 1
- 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
Other
As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
This post is subject to local recruitment, only persons holding a valid residence and work permit for the Ireland will be eligible for consideration.
How to apply:
Please share CV and cover letter to the email as shared on advert if interested in applying for this position.
The reference code IE- CV-28-2022 Cultural Mediator must be clearly indicated in the e-mail subject, along with the specific mother tongue.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, soon after the closing of the Vacancy.
Job Type: Specified-purpose
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dublin, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
- Arabic (required)
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: IE- CV-28-2022
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