Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
Organizational Context and Scope
IOM Ireland has been operating in Ireland since 2001, currently in following areas of migration management: Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration, Resettlement, Family Reunification, Counter-Trafficking, Protection, Integration Support to Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection, Integrated Immigration Governance and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).
IOM provides mental health and psychosocial support to international protection seekers residing in the Citywest accommodation facility with the aim to improve their psychosocial well-being and to strengthen their overall resilience.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Ireland, the Head of the MHPSS Unit and in direct supervision of Senior Training Associate, the incumbent will be accountable and responsible for the delivery of Trauma-Informed Practice training (Supportive Spaces initiative) to accommodation centre staff and other personnel working with International Protection Applicants.
- Support the implementation of the Supportive Spaces training plan and prepare for the delivery of training sessions in line with the approved curriculum and materials.
- Deliver Supportive Spaces training sessions to designated participants in accordance with the approved training methodology and materials.
- Collect participant feedback and evaluation data to measure learning outcomes, participant satisfaction, and training effectiveness.
- Maintain accurate training records, attendance registers, evaluation results, and other required programme documentation in accordance with project requirements.
- Contribute to the preparation of monthly activity reports by providing accurate training statistics, participant data, and narrative updates as required.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Irish international protection system, relevant safeguarding principles, and current policies, standards, and best practices relating to the support and inclusion of International Protection Applicants.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Training Associate.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Development, Psychology, Political or Social Sciences, Law, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with a minimum three years of relevant professional experience. OR
- High School degree with five years of relevant professional experience
Experience
- Proven experience designing, facilitating, and evaluating training programmes, including delivery of sensitive or trauma-informed content.
- Demonstrated experience providing psychosocial support, safeguarding, or wellbeing-focused services to refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, or other vulnerable populations.
- Experience collaborating with statutory, community, and non-governmental organisations in Ireland; existing knowledge of the refugee protection and integration landscape is desirable.
- Strong understanding of international protection, displacement, integration, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice, with the ability to apply relevant standards and best practices in training delivery.
- Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment is an advantage.
Skills
- Interpersonal skills (i.e. empathy and emotional resilience).
- Intercultural competence and communication skills.
- Culture-specific knowledge.
- Strong organizational, facilitation, and presentations skills.
- Computer literacy in standard software applications (MS Office, etc.)
- Strong analytical and documentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
- Experience in trauma-informed care or psychosocial support (desirable).
Languages
All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
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.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
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.
No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.