Project Clerk (Cultural Mediation) – THAMM Plus Project

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Director, Coordination Office for the Mediterranean and Chief of Mission for Italy and Malta, and the direct supervision of the Integration Specialist and Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Project Management Team based in Italy with the implementation of the activities under the THAMM Plus Project.

The THAMM Plus programme builds on and complements the regional action “Towards a Holistic Approach to Labour Migration Governance and Labour Mobility in North Africa” (THAMM) phase I and II funded by the EU Trust Fund for Africa and phase III funded by the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation (NCIDI)-Global Europe (NDICI-GE).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide (in language) general information on national laws and administrative procedures connected to labour and social inclusion, as well as access to services;
2. Translate and/or update non-official customized information materials for labour migrants coming to Italy as part of the labour mobility scheme;
3. Support the monitoring of migrant workers’ inclusion in the workplace and in Italy, including the compilation and submission of monitoring questionnaires, if needed;
4. Support the Project Management Team in maintaining regular communication with beneficiaries;
5. Assist with administrative tasks in the financial and procurement aspects related to the project implementation, in line with IOM rules and regulation;
6. Support relocation beneficiaries on air and ground transportation during national and international movements, if required;
7. Undertake duty travel, if required;
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• High school diploma with three years of relevant experience; or
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited academic institution with one year of professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in the field of migration, with a particular focus on migrants’ inclusion, access to services and labour market integration;
• At least three years of experience in offering direct assistance and counselling to migrant communities in Italy;
• Previous experience with international organizations, NGOs and/or EU Agencies would be an asset.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of socio-economic inclusion aspects of migration;
• Strong organizational, facilitation, communication, writing and presentations skills, in a multi-cultural setting;
• Knowledge the Italian Immigration Act and other national regulations for migrant workers;
• Proficiency in a Microsoft Office environment and office software packages.

Languages

• For this position, fluency in Italian, French and Arabic is required (oral and written);
• Knowledge of English is considered an asset.

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.
• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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 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 Italy will be eligible for consideration.

For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.