Job description

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position

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.

Under the overall supervision of the CBP Officer, the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant (Community Hosting), and in close coordination with other colleagues, the successful candidate will conduct all steps of the case management process for the assigned cases. 

Role objectives

1. In close collaboration with embassy representatives, local NGOs and IOM Senior Protection Assistant (Community Hosting) identify suitable placement options for vulnerable migrants in host families or in other safe accommodations (safe shelters etc.).

2. Organize meetings with Community Leaders and promote the identification of new alternatives to detention options, including expansion of the current family placement options.

3. Identify vulnerable individuals eligible for alternatives to detention in coordination with protection case workers and embassies of country of origin and upon referral from partner organizations and other IOM units.

4. Monitor the host families on weekly basis to flag any urgent needs to assigned CM staff members and the Senior Protection assistant (community hosting)

5. Under the guidance of Senior Protection Assistant, manage and record the host families’ weekly updates and other housing solutions using the appropriate formats.

7. Identify and support community focal points/representatives/host families to participate in community-based protection programmes and conduct monitoring visits of individuals placed in alternative housing solutions.

8. Work on host family identification, regular monitoring visits, contracts, and payment

9. Conduct regular distribution for host family and individual referred cases.

10. Provide information on available services to vulnerable migrants such as victims of trafficking (VoTs), UASCs, survivors of GBV and/or other violence etc;

11. Assist with informal translations of documents, information, and data as well as do oral interpretations to and from English and Arabic (French is considered an advantage) as necessary and as requested.

12. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Project reporting

Senior Project Assistant (Community Hosting)

Key competencies

The
incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values

·Inclusion
and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and
cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

·Integrity
and transparency maintain 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 2

·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.

Managerial
Competencies[1]– behavioural indicators level 2

·Leadership: provides
a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to
carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop
their potential.

·Empowering
others and building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an
enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their
potential.

Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s
goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Team management

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Further information

Disclaimer:

· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.

· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.