Project Assistant (Cultural Mediation)

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
  Context

Under the overall supervision of the Director, Coordination Office for the Mediterranean, Chief of Mission in Italy and Malta, Representative to the Holy See, the supervision of the Integration Specialist and the direct supervision of the Labour Exploitation Expert and Project Manager, the incumbent will provide clerical and language support to the project activities in the framework of the ALT Caporalato T.R.E. project, aimed at supporting outreach to migrants and overcoming linguistic barriers during inspections and information sessions.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide cultural mediation support to the Territorial Labour Inspectorates’ activities aimed at fighting migrants’ labour exploitation during labour inspections and information sessions in an impartial manner.
2. Support the provision of general information on national laws and administrative procedures related to recruitment, irregular work, labour exploitation and trafficking in persons, assisting the project staff.
3. Contribute to awareness-raising activities on protection mechanisms for victims of labour exploitation and/or trafficking.
4. Assist inspection taskforces by accompanying teams to different sites within the area of competence, facilitating communication with migrants.
5. Provide language support during outreach activities, inspections, and meetings, maintaining impartiality. 
6. Perform any other related clerical duties as may be assigned.  Education
   • High School Diploma with three years of relevant professional experience; 

     or

     • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution with one year of relevant working experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
       • Experience in clerical or administrative support functions such as filing, record-keeping, or data entry. 
       • Experience in cultural mediation particularly with migrants or vulnerable groups, is an advantage.
       • Previous experience providing support to community-based initiatives, international organizations, NGOs and/or EU Agencies would be an asset. Skills
         • Ability to provide clear and impartial cultural mediation between Italian and migrants’ mother tongues.
         • Good organizational skills for handling clerical tasks including documentation and logistical support.
         • Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and respectfully with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
         • Driving licence is required. Languages

           Fluency in Italian and mother tongue in at least one of the following languages is required (oral and written):  Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Chinese, Bambara, Djoula, Wolof, Foula.

           Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these values:
         • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
       • 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.
   • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
7. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 1)
8. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.