General Functions: 

Under the overall supervision of the National Programme Officer(integration) based in Ankara and the direct supervision of the Project field Coordinator in Adana, the incumbent will responsible in providing support and services for migrants and refugees and to promote social cohesion for the Municipal Migrant and Refugee Center under the Adana Metropolitan Municipality.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Identify and coordinate relevant social and educational needs and activities based on the work plan of the project and other collaborations being established with relevant stakeholders.

• Coordinate organization of Turkish language courses and art and cultural workshops for children and  make sure that the courses, workshops run smoothly.

• Coordinate organization of  women’s health trainings and “I know my rights” trainings for adult migrants and refugees and assist in making sure that the trainings run smoothly.

• Participate relevant field visits undertaken by the Adana Metropolitan Municipality Migrant Coordination and Cohesion Center (”Center”)and/or organize field visits if required. 

• Collect requests from children and adult migrants and refugees in accessing social and educational activities. 

• Regularly report migrants and refugees’ common problems and needs in access to educational and social activities as well as sustainability and quality of these activities.

• Meet and liaise with relevant local public authorities and civil society organizations to improve access  to social and educational activities for migrants and refugees.

• Contribute to organization of education briefings, other trainings and preparation of informative materials on education.

• Conduct social and educational activities in cooperation with relevant NGO’s and public institutions.

• Work closely with other counsellors and interpreters of the Center.

• Report challenges and progress recorded in realization of activities and duties.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Education: 

• University degree in Social Science, Education or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with three years of relevant professional experience; or 

• Completed High school degree from an accredited academic institution, with five years of relevant professional experience.

Experience: 

• Experience in relevant field and in working with vulnerable groups;

• Proven good communicational, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills;

• Proven good communicational and written skills in Turkish and/or Arabic;

• Proven good level of computer literacy;

• Residing or willing to reside in Adana.

Language 

• Fluency in Turkish is required.  

• Knowledge of Arabic and English is advantageous.

Required 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: 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.

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 Turkey will be considered.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application including the most recent CV with a cover letter in English with contact details (name, position, phone and e-mail details) of three references by indicating  name of the position applied with its VN number in the subject line of the e-mail to iomtrjobs@iom.int or to IOM Birlik Mahallesi Sehit Kurbani Akboga Sokak No:24 Cankaya, Ankara by the end of 21 December 2018. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.