General Functions:  

The IOM is the only international inter-governmental agency with a specific mandate for migration and is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing technical expertise to governments, migrants and host communities through a wide range of sustainable solutions contributing to end forced migration and/or improve displacement conditions. IOM has also a leading role in the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster, participates in coordinated humanitarian responses, and engages in inter-agency collaboration to meet the needs of affected-persons and contribute to their protection.

Within the framework of the IOM Whole of Syria approach, IOM has gradually introduced protection related considerations and activities within the current and future Syria crisis response, both through cross-border and refugee operations in the countries surrounding Syria. Anecdotal evidence from the field suggests that Syrian refugees are particularly vulnerable to incidences of labour exploitation and or/trafficking. However, discussions with stakeholders (governmental, NGOs (national and international) as well as service providers indicate that there is a lack of knowledge and awareness by frontline actors on types and patterns of trafficking. In this light, IOM Turkey would like to hire a Counter Trafficking
Project Assistant to assist IOM’s activities in this area.

Under the overall supervision of the Protection and Resilience Officer with direct supervision of the Senior Project (CT) Assistant, the incumbent will be responsible for providing support in the counter-trafficking activities of the mission.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Support efforts to establish IOM as the leading agency on Counter Trafficking, forced labour and other exploitative practices in South East Turkey, working closely with MPA Ankara, through awareness raising, and capacity building on identification and referrals of potential, at-risk, vulnerable and actual Victims of Trafficking.

1. Assist the CT programe in the implementation of IOM’s work plan on CT in South East Turkey
2. Assist in the implementation of identification and assistance measures for VoTs and victims of other exploitative practices in line with on-going work and technical expertise from MPA Ankara.
3. Implement outreach activities, including Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews, and conduct assessments related to potential exploitative practices in close collaboration with the Senior Project Assistant and Protection Officer
4. Assist the Senior Project Assistant, Protection Officer and MPA Programme Manager with provision of direct assistance to actual and potential victims of trafficking
5. Provide general support to the Protection Officer in development of new CT project ideas initiatives for SE Turkey
6. Perform administrative tasks, including preparations of finance documents
7. Participate in capacity building to Refugee response actors in SE Turkey including trainings, workshops and awareness raising activities on CT thematic areas
8. Assist the Senior Project Assistant in liaising with counterparts to establish cooperations
9. Assist in preparation of information relating to migrant assistance for public information activities, including for social media and contribute to the drafting of project documents including reports.\
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• University degree in Political or Social Science, International Studies, Law 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 Protection and in particular, Counter Trafficking.
• Experience in working in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief is also an asset.
• Experience in  conducting trainings and awareness raising activities
• Experience with Counter Trafficking is highly advantageous
• Prior knowledge and work experience of the region a desirable asset;
• Proficiency in Office applications, including Word and Excel
• Proven good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to draft clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.  
• Knowledge of Turkish is an advantage.

Required Competencies

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

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity:

Shows respect and sensitivity towards gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, political conviction and other differences.

• Encourages the inclusion of all team members and stakeholders while demonstrating the ability to work constructively with people with different backgrounds and orientations.

• Promotes the benefits of diversity; values diverse points of view and demonstrate this in daily work and decision making.

• Challenges prejudice, biases and intolerance in the workplace.

• Integrity and transparency:

Upholds and promotes the Standards of Conduct and Unified Staff Regulations and Rules.

• Delivers on commitments; manages the organization’s resources reliably and sustainably.

• Embraces and encourages transparency, balancing this with the need for discretion and confidentiality as appropriate.

• Maintains impartiality and takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour.

• Does not abuse one’s position and acts without consideration of personal gain. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.

• Professionalism:

Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter and willingness to improve knowledge and skills.

• Seeks to raise professional standards in self and others through daily work and activities.

• Adapts quickly to change and is decisive and versatile in face of uncertainty.

• Shows self-control and persistence when faced with difficult problems and remains calm in stressful situations.

• Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• Teamwork: Establishes strong relationships with colleagues and partners; relates well to people at all levels.

• Is fully aware of the team purpose, respects and understands individual and collective responsibilities.

• Willingly puts in extra effort without being asked and adopts a "hands-on" approach whenever necessary to achieve team objectives.

• Coordinates own work with that of the team to meet agreed priorities and deadlines.

• Delivering Results:

•Produces quality results and provides quality services to clients.

• Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services.

• Manages time and resources efficiently, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary.

• Shows understanding of own role and responsibilities in relation to expected results.

• Managing and sharing knowledge:

•Keeps abreast of new developments in own field of competence and creates opportunities for knowledge management initiatives.

• Shares knowledge and learning willingly, and proactively seeks to learn from the experiences of others.

• Puts new learning into practice and draws on diverse sources of ideas and inspiration.

• Contributes to the identification of improvements to work processes and assists in implementing them.

• Accountability:

•Accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work.

• Takes ownership of all responsibilities within own role and honours commitments to others and to the Organization.

• Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.

• Accepts and gives constructive criticism; acknowledges and corrects mistakes and apply lessons learned for improvement.

• Communication:

•Presents information using language and sequence of ideas that is easy for recipients to understand.

• Adapts communication to the recipient’s needs, asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.

• Encourages others to share their views, using active listening to demonstrate openness and to build understanding of different perspectives.

• Listens carefully and genuinely to the views and positions of others; acts on received information.

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 by the end of 5 February 2020.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.