Cultural Mediator At International Organization for Migration

Context:

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Director of the Coordination Office for the Mediterranean, Chief of Mission in Italy and Malta, and the direct supervision of the Integration Specialist and Coordinator (PM), the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the implementation of project “IOM Support to the Italian Programme for Assistance and Health Monitoring at sea of rescued migrants” PASSIM PHASE 3 which will be implemented in Catania, Crotone, Lampedusa and Roccella Jonica.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide general linguistic support and interpretation services to PASSIM 3 health teams (doctors and nurses) involved in rescue at sea operations on the Italian Coast Guard patrol vessels in Sicily and Calabria;
2. Support the health teams identifying vulnerable groups among the migrants rescued by the PASSIM 3 interventions;
3. Remain available to participate in rescue operations at sea on the Italian Coast Guard patrol vessels, as required by the PASSIM 3 team;
4. Participate in all the training sessions envisaged by the PASSIM 3 project (i.e. health assessment, psychological first aid, gender-based violence, human trafficking, intercultural communication, stress management and burn-out prevention);
5. Support the PM in reporting on any issue related to migrants rescued to be provided within the PASSIM 3;
6. Support with any relevant administrative and procurement procedure to be implemented locally in Sicily and Calabria (Lampedusa and Catania, Crotone and Roccella Jonica);
7. Any other related services, as requested.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

High School diploma.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in the field of migrants’ assistance.
• At least 3 years of working experience in the field of cultural mediation and migrants’ health, with a particular focus on migratory vulnerability and integration to health services.
• Previous experience with international organizations, NGOs and/or EU Agencies would be an asset.

Skills:

• Knowledge of the Italian Immigration Act with specific reference to the international protection holders status.
• Knowledge of the International Health Regulation at arrivals via sea in Italy.
• Driving license is required.

Languages:

• Fluency in Italian and mother tongue in at least one of the following languages:
  English, French, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Wolof, Pular, Mandinka, Bambara, Fula, Hausa, Twi, Djoula, Turkish, Pharsi, Pashto.
• Knowledge of Tigrinya, Somali and Amharic will be considered as 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.

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. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.

This post is subject to local recruitment. Only persons holding a valid residence and work permit for Italy will be eligible for consideration.