Job Vacancy: Social Worker – International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Position Title: Social Worker (2 positions)

Duty Station: IOM Ljubljana

Classification: Ungraded

Type of Appointment: Five months with the possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 12^th December 2015

Reference Code: 04/2015

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, and the direct supervision of the Field Operations Assistant the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of IOM’s Emergency Response Programme in the assigned field locations to identity and assist vulnerable migrants and refugees, including victims of trafficking (including potentially trafficked persons), unaccompanied and separated children, stranded irregular migrants, and other categories of vulnerable populations in need of protection.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Perform initial assessment and identify vulnerable cases of refugees and migrants.

• Implement visits to field locations and reception facilities/centres to conduct regular individual and group counselling for refugees and other migrants in need.

• Coordinate with relevant authorities and civil society organizations and refer cases for further support.

• Ensure the provision of care to all refugees and migrants is in line with IOM standards.

• Ensure the confidentiality of personal information of the refugees.

• Prepare case reports and recommendations and submit to relevant IOM teams.

• Coordinate with the appropriate IOM Teams.

• Undertake other duties as assigned.

• Undertake duty travels as required.

Required Competencies:

Behavioral:

Accountability

• Accepts and gives constructive criticism

• Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies

• Meets deadlines, cost, and quality requirements for outputs

• Monitors own works to correct errors

• Takes responsibility of meeting commitments and for any shortcomings

Client Orientation

• Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients

• Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries

Communication

• Actively shares relevant information

• Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures

• Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

Creativity and Initiative

• Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services

• Expands responsibilities while maintaining existing ones

• Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems

Planning and Organizing

• Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others

• Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others

• Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers

• Identifies risks and makes contingency plans

• Adjusts priorities and plans to achieve goals

Professionalism

• Masters subject matter related to responsibilities

• Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities

• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation

• Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress

• Treats all colleagues and clients with respect and dignity

• Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts

• Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions

Teamwork

• Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment

• Contributes to, and follows team objectives

• Seeks input and feedback from others

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in Social Work, preferably a Masters degree.

• At least two years’ experience in direct work with beneficiaries / clients.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Awareness of refugee issues.

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

• Willingness to travel and to work under difficult conditions.

• Fluency in Slovenian and/or English language.

• Working knowledge or fluency in one or more of the following languages: French, Arabic, Pashto, Urdu, and Dari is highly desirable.

• Previous experience in working with refugees or migrants will be a distinct advantage.

How to apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes/CVs and cover letter specifying the motivation for application to iomljubljana@iom.int, by 12^th December 2015 at the latest, referring to this advertisement and specifying the exact Reference Code (04/2015) of the position in the email subject title. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

This position is open to Slovenian nationals and candidates with a valid working permit in Slovenia.

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