Introduction
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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
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Coordinator (Thessaly) and the direct supervision of the Project Team Lead (Integration and Independent Living), the successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:
Provide information to the eligible beneficiaries and perform their enrolment in the project.
Monitor the progress of the beneficiaries’ integration through individual sessions.
Conduct presentations to familiarize the beneficiaries with the European Way of Life.
Organize psychosocial support sessions.
Provide information to the beneficiaries about social welfare rights, housing, access to healthcare and education services, etc.
Conduct referrals to other actors for cases in need of specialized further support.
Coordinate with other project units, other actors and relevant authorities to ensure the needs of the beneficiaries are met.
Evaluate requests for exemption from the obligation to register and/or attend the Greek language courses.
Ensure accurate data entry and quality physical archiving of Means of Verification.
Coordinate with RIS and other relevant stakeholders operating on-site and regularly visit the designated Reception Facilities to present the project to the beneficiaries residing therein through comprehensive information sessions and enrol them in it, if eligible.
Assist the beneficiaries in their search for apartments and administrative pre-requirements, depending on needs and perform relevant verification actions, in the designated area of responsibility.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Education
University degree in psychology, social work or any other related field from an accredited academic institution with minimum three years of work experience.
Master’s degree in the above fields will be considered an advantage.
Experience
At least three years of previous work experience;
For Social Workers and Psychologists, a professional license is required;
Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment preferred.
Skills
Possess adequate combination of knowledge, education, training experience and skills to perform essential functions of the position;
Computer literacy in standard software applications;
Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles;
Valid driver’s license with at least five years driving experience an advantage.
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 and Greek 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.
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.