Country: Greece
Closing date: 19 Jun 2016
Call for CVs GR 16/56 Child Protection Worker (Only EU Citizens)
Position Title :**Child Protection Worker**
Duty Station : Various Locations across Greece (Filippiada, Redaistos, Lavrio, Thermopyles, Ritsona, Oinofyta, Malakasa, Katsika, Derveni, Kalohori, Lesvos, Samos, Leros, Chios)
Classification: Ungraded position, attractive remuneration package
Type of Appointment: Special short term contract with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date : June 19th, 2016
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. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to: assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration, and; uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.
In Greece, IOM is focusing on responding to the Mediterranean migrant’s crisis, in support of the Greek Government and in cooperation with all other agencies involved. IOM currently implements interventions within the areas of emergency, preparedness and response, disaster risk reduction, livelihoods, healthcare and psychosocial assistance, assisted voluntary return of migrants, migration and development, resettlement and repatriation, family reunification, counter human trafficking, assistance to vulnerable 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:
In the framework of the emergency situation regarding the migrants, asylum seekers and refugees across Greece, IOM Athens is establishing a pool of candidates interested to join the organisation as soon as possible.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Identify the unaccompanied migrants and refugees children and undertake a multi-disciplinary age assessment and use of the best interest assessment
- Conduct needs assessments with unaccompanied and separated children from different migrants and refugee’s communities to identify their needs, and recommend necessary interventions.
- Ensure that the best interest of the migrant and refugee child is upheld and that the best interest assessment/determination includes family tracing and family assessment activities as prerequisites for any potential return
- Perform initial individual and where appropriate family’s needs assessment
- Conduct regular individual and group counselling for migrants and refugees children in need, and provide referrals to psychologist if necessary.
- Prepare case reports and statistics and submit to relevant IOM teams.
- Inform about child rights and ensure that the right to be heard is upheld.
- Coordinate with the appropriate IOM Teams to ensure that migrants and refugees children’s basic needs are met.
- Undertake other duties as assigned.
- Undertake duty travel as requested.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
University degree in Pedagogical studies preferably a bachelor degree or higher grade from an accredited institution with at least 3 years’ experience in working with children or high school degree from an accredited institution with 5 years of relevant work experience
Experience
Membership of the Association of Greek Social Workers would be an advantage;
Capacity to develop and supervise quality control/assurance mechanisms in mental health activities.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Good level of computer literacy.
Awareness of refugee issues.
Ability to work under difficult conditions..
Languages Fluency in English and Greek is required.
Required Competencies
Behavioural
- Accountability – accepts and gives constructive criticism
- Client Orientation – identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
- Continuous Learning – demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills
- Creativity and Initiative – proactively develops new ways to solve problems
- Leadership and Negotiation – provides constructive feedback to colleagues
- Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
- Planning and Organizing – sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others.
- Professionalism – Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to the relevant cultural contexts
- Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts
- Technological Awareness - proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions
Technical
- Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level
Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work
Advantageous
Previous experience and/or knowledge on human trafficking and smuggling and child protection is an advantage
Background working with refugees or migrants will be a distinct advantage
Other
The position 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.
How to apply:
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications (CV and Cover Letter) in English, to iomathenshr@iom.int email address**,** quoting the vacancy notice number CFCV GR 16/56 by 19th June, 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 26.05.2016 to 19.06.2016