Qualifications: Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

High School Diploma with three years of professional experience or
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited academic institution with one year of professional experience.

Experience

Experience in the field of migrants’ assistance;
Working experience in the field of cultural mediation and migrants’ health, with a particular focus on migratory vulnerability and integration to health services;
Previous experience with international organizations, NGOs and/or EU Agencies would be an asset.

Skills

Knowledge of the Italian Immigration Act with specific reference to the international protection holders status;
Knowledge of the International Health Regulation at arrivals via sea in Italy;
Driving licence is required

Languages

Fluency in Italian and mother tongue in at least one of the following languages: English, French, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Wolof, Pular, Mandinka, Bambara, Fula, Hausa, Twi, Djoula, Turkish, Pharsi, Pashto;
Working knowledge of Tigrinya, Somali, Amharic is considered an asset.

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 (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 actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
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.
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. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
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.
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.