Employability Facilitator (Parental Cover)

## Job Description Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture atIOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position. Organizational Context and Scope In close collaboration with national and local authorities and experienced Partners, in the context of the project'Helios+: Comprehensive actions for the integration of third-country nationals into the labour market'in the Region of Attica" withMIS Code 6018659under the Programme “Attica 2021–2027”. IOM aims at promoting the integration of beneficiaries of international protection and temporary protection into the Greek society through activities for employability support, the provision of Greek language courses and vocational training, the support for independent living, including rental subsidies, activities promoting social cohesion and inclusion. Under the overall supervision of the Project Team Lead (Employability and Education) and the direct supervision of the Project Assistant (Employability), the successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities: ## Responsibilities 1. Support labour market integration through individual and group career counselling sessions. 2. Participate in the mapping of potential employers and identify job vacancies. 3. Participate in identifying opportunities and areas of employment to cultivate collaborations with private sector entities to enhance the employability of the beneficiaries. 4. Connect the beneficiaries with job opportunities. 5. Participate in the organization of workshops, seminars, and other events related to employability, focusing on the beneficiaries' access to the labor market. 6. Advise the beneficiaries regarding additional documentation, such as driving licenses, preparatory courses, language certificates, official translation of documents etc., required to increase their employment potentials and collect relevant documents for submission for reimbursement. 7. Ensure accurate data entry and quality physical archiving of Means of Verification. 8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. ## Qualifications Required Qualifications and Experience Education - University degree and/or higher in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Law, Education and Lifelong Education, Economics or any other related field with minimum three years of relevant experience. - Postgraduate degree or relevant trainings in the field of career counselling would considered an advantage. Accredited Universities are those listed in theUNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience - Previous work experience in a similar role; - Possess adequate combination of knowledge, education, training experience and skills to perform essential functions of the position; - Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment preferred. Skills - Computer literacy in standard software applications; - Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles; - Valid driver's license with at least five years driving experience an advantage. Languages All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish). For this position, fluency inEnglish and Greekis required (oral and written). Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at thislink. 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 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. - Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. 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 knowledge and innovate. - Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. - Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Notes Please refer to thislinkfor guidance on IOM Job Category. 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, security clearances. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through theIOM e-Recruitmentsystem (for internal candidates linkhere). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website:IOM Careers and Job Vacancies ## Required Skills ## Job info Contract Type: Special Short term ungraded (Up to 9 months) Org Type: Country Office Vacancy Type: Call for Applications Recruiting Type: General Service Grade: UG Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.