O pozici
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration
Co budeš dělat
- The consultant will be responsible for developing a standardised induction training manual for IOM cultural mediators1 deployed across the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region followed by the delivery of a tailored pilot training in Ireland.
- The consultant will be responsible for designing a comprehensive, practical and modular induction package that defines the core knowledge, skills, and ethical principles required for cultural mediators in IOM operational contexts, with particular attention to migration management, border procedures, reception settings as well as procedures of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, and other topics i
- The assignment will include a review of existing IOM guidance, manuals and training materials, as well as relevant good practices from selected country-level cultural mediation projects, in order to identify transferable elements and gaps.
- Based on this analysis, the consultant will develop a structured induction training manual that can be used as a regional baseline, to be complemented by country specific adaptations where required.
- In addition to the baseline, the consultant will be required to develop top-up modules specific to the needs of IOM Ireland’s cultural mediators, including topics such as trauma-informed communication, protection, referral pathways, professional boundaries, confidentiality, self-care, prevention of vicarious trauma, and deliver a tailored pilot training in Ireland.
- The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Ireland and the direct supervision of the Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Head of Unit, with the technical guidance of the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) unit in Ireland and the Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia.
- The assignment is deliverable-driven and will result in (1) a validated induction training manual and associated materials, supporting the consistent onboarding and professionalisation of cultural mediators across the region, and; (2) a tailored training package and pilot training delivered to IOM Ireland’s cultural mediators.
Koho hledáme
- 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 five 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
- 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
Benefity
- Consultancy is primarily home-based, travel to Ireland (Dublin) will be required. IOM will reimburse these costs.
