Project Clerk (Childminder)-Consultancy Contract At International Organization for Migration

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Position Title: Project Clerk (Childminder)-Consultancy Contract

Duty Station: IOM Doha, Qatar

Classification: Consultancy Contract

Type of Appointment: Six (6) Months with possibility of extension

Laguage: Fluency in English and Pashto and/or Dari is mandatory

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 02 April 2024

Reference Number: SVN QA 2024 14

Project Context and Scope for Consultancy

The United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) operates world-wide with a target of providing resettlement opportunities to many thousands of refugees each year. IOM provides a range of services and support to the USRAP including, but not limited to, case processing, migration health assessments, cultural orientation training, organized transportation and administration of a travel loan and collections program. The Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE), specifically the Resettlement and Movement Division (RMM), has the organizational responsibility to provide direction, oversight and guidance to IOM’s global support to all resettlement programs**.**

Refugees and Migration (PRM), IOM manages the RSC for Middle East and North Africa (MENA). RSC MENA manages US resettlement activities in Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, Syria, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Yemen, Oman, India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and United Arab Emirates. RSC MENA prepares applications for adjudication by and provides support to visiting US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers, facilitates security and medical screenings, provides information about arrivals to resettlement agencies in the US and offers Cultural Orientation(CO) training to individuals departing for the US.

Under the general supervision of the Project Coordinator, Cultural Orientation, RSC MENA and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant, Project Management, RSC MENA the Project Clerk is responsible for supporting RSC MENA activities in CAS, Qatar by providing childcare to children of applicants, with the following duties and responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks to be performed under this consultancy contract:

1.Support RSC MENA activities by providing childcare services to applicant children while their family member(s) or guardian(s) participate in interviews, counselling sessions, cultural orientation classes and other activities related to the USRAP in CAS, QATAR.

2.Provide compassionate, age-appropriate and safety-sensitive childcare to children ranging from infants to age 13.

3.Lead basic learning activities and games designed for a wide range of ages, including activities and games related to the process of resettlement and life in resettlement countries.

4.Safeguard all materials in designated childcare areas, including toys, books, learning materials, posters and furniture. Alert the Senior Project Assistant, Project Management if childcare materials are damaged or missing, and keep the Senior Project Assistant, Project Management informed of ongoing material needs.

5.Maintain a clean and safe childcare environment by tidying designated childcare areas throughout the workday and assisting cleaning staff members with vacuuming, dusting and removing garbage as needed.

6.Provide applicant children with food and water as needed, ensuring they are consumed in a safe and hygienic manner.

7.As requested during time periods when no childcare is needed, assist RSC MENA staff members with non-childcare activities such as escorting applicants, managing crowd control in waiting areas, distributing food and water during interviews and conducting inventory of supplies.

8.Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

• Children are safe at all times while under the care of the childminder.
• Children’s learning activities are carried out daily by the childminder
• Childcare facilities and equipment are kept in excellent condition by the childminder

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and/or skills required:

• Completed secondary education required.
• Three years of relevant experience.
• Excellent computer skills – Word, Excel and Internet.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to organize.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Valid QID
• Currently living in Qatar

Language

Fluency in English, Pashto and or Dari is mandatory.

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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

· 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.

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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

Please be advised that this is a local position and as such only applications from candidates with a valid residence / working permit residing in Qatar will be considered.

IOM will not be responsible of any/visa or work permit arrangement for the selected candidates. The approval of current employer/organization (If applicable) is necessary for holding this position and advance written permission from current employer is necessary before assigned duties.