Старший/а Лідер/ка Команди Відділу Захисту / Senior Protection Field Team Leader

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Kindly note that all applications should be submitted through the IOM Global Career Site (View the external job posting). Applications submitted in any other manner will not be considered.

Position Title: Senior Protection Field Team Leader
Duty Station: Odesa, Ukraine
Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G7
Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term, Six months with the possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 04 October 2024 

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:

The IOM Ukraine Protection Programme started in 1998 as the Counter-Trafficking Programme to support government and civil society efforts to combat human trafficking and to ensure survivors’ access to assistance and justice. IOM’s priorities have shifted in response to the significant changes in Ukrainian migration context; nowadays IOM offers individual case management and direct service and assistance provision for persons with protection needs because they have experienced trafficking, gender-based violence, exploitation, or conflict-related violence and rights violations; prevention efforts through awareness-raising and community outreach; and capacity development that contributes to humanitarian and development response goals.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the Protection Officer (Returns) and  with the direct supervision of the Protection Field Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for independently coordinating implementation of a wide range of protection activities in specific locations/oblasts, as well as overseeing IOM overall provision of case management services for protection beneficiaries.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. In coordination with the protection management, lead the effective and timely programmatic implementation of protection-related programming in specific locations of Ukraine (southern and eastern oblasts), in emergency and post-emergency operations.
2. Take the lead on the implementation of protection activities, such as direct assistance, awareness raising and community engagement, and protection assessments, in specific locations. This includes but is not limited to providing technical and administrative guidance, supervision and monitoring the work of Protection Field Assistants.
3. Contribute to and advise on assistance and protection of different cases including those who need better access to rights and humanitarian assistance, gender-based violence, child protection cases, or cases of survivors of trafficking or exploitation in Ukraine. This may include strengthening identification and referral mechanisms, especially at the local/oblast level.
4. Serve as the social inclusion focal point within the protection team, participating in the relevant groups, activities and meetings related to social inclusion. Contribute technical substance to ensure social inclusion in protection activities, and monitor and report on their progress implementation.
5. Support with project development, identifying emerging case management needs, drafting proposals, budgets, and workplans, and interacting with potential donors. Contribute to specific project planning, management and regular monitoring and evaluation of protection activities at specific locations/oblasts, drafting input to internal and external reporting.
6. Compile and present information on the local/oblast trends on a range of protection issues, in assigned geographical locations – to contribute to donor reports, other visibility materials as well as knowledge products.
7. Support quality control of data collection and analysis relevant to protection activities by verifying data entry accuracy and ensuring confidentiality in accordance with IOM data protection guidelines.
8. Undertake duty travel based on programme needs.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• High School Degree/Certificate with seven years of relevant professional experience.

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree with Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Education, Law and International Relations or related field from an accredited academic institution with at least five years of relevant work experience.

Experience

• Extensive work experience in the thematic area of countering human trafficking, exploitation, and gender-based violence, and especially the case management and assistance provision pillar.
• Experience in supervision and provision of guidance to junior staff and monitoring of implementing partners, as well as rigorously applying internal guidance to financial and administrative procedures linked to the provision of direct assistance services. 
• Experience working on integrating the needs of different social groups into programming, such as disability inclusion, the needs of persons with diverse SOGIESC etc. 
• Experience in liaison and cooperation with governmental authorities, UN partners and NGOs, as well as other internal and external stakeholders.
• Exposure to emergency responses and work related to internal  displacement.
• Previous work experience in IOM or a UN agency is preferable.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of migration- and protection- related subject areas dealt with by the Organization in Ukraine, especially in the counter-trafficking field.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent ability to produce and to make recommendations on content related to case management, on a range of topics.
• Ability to learn quickly new thematic areas and workstreams related to the protection work of IOM in a variety of contexts.
• Good communication and writing skills in English.
• Proficiency in computer skills, especially in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word etc.) and experience in working with databases and online applications.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and Ukrainian is required (oral and written).

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 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 actions 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Other

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 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 candidates are invited to submit their applications ONLY through this link View the external job posting (Position number 11654) by 04 October 2024 the latest. Applications submitted in any other manner will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 13.09.2024 to 04.10.2024.