Context:

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Director of the Coordination Office for the Mediterranean, Chief of Mission in Italy and Malta, and the direct supervision of the Integration Specialist and Coordinator (PM), the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the implementation of project “PASSIM4 – First Health Assistance for Rescue at Sea Operations” which will be implemented in Lampedusa.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
• Provide general linguistic support and interpretation services to PASSIM4 health teams (doctors and nurses) involved in rescue at sea operations on the Italian Coast Guard patrol vessels in Lampedusa;
• Support the health teams identifying vulnerable groups among the migrants rescued by the PASSIM 4 interventions;
• Remain available to participate in rescue operations at sea on the Italian Coast Guard patrol vessels, as required by the PASSIM 4 team;
• Participate in all the training sessions envisaged by the PASSIM 4 project (i.e. health assessment, psychological first aid, gender-based violence, human trafficking, intercultural communication, stress management and burn-out prevention);
• Support the PM in reporting on any issue related to migrants rescued to be provided within the PASSIM 4;
• Support with any relevant administrative and procurement procedure to be implemented locally in Lampedusa;
• Any other related services, as requested.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education
• High School Diploma with three years of professional experience or
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited academic institution with one year of professional experience.

Experience
• Experience in the field of migrants’ assistance;
• Working experience in the field of cultural mediation and migrants’ health, with a particular focus on migratory vulnerability and integration to health services;
• Previous experience with international organizations, NGOs and/or EU Agencies would be an asset.

Skills
• Knowledge of the Italian Immigration Act with specific reference to the international protection holders status.
• Knowledge of the International Health Regulation at arrivals via sea in Italy
• Driving license is required

Languages
• Fluency in Italian and mother tongue in at least one of the following languages:
English, French, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Wolof, Pular, Mandinka, Bambara, Fula, Hausa, Twi, Djoula, Turkish, Pharsi, Pashto.
• Working knowledge of Tigrinya, Somali, Amharic would be considered an asset.

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.
• 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 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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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 and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
This post is subject to local recruitment. Only persons holding a valid residence and work permit for Italy will be eligible for consideration.

For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via WAVE, IOM e-Recruitment System, by May 27, 2025 at 23:59 (CET) at the latest. Submit one the following documents:
CV or PHF (Personal History Form – available here: IOM Personal History Form.xls) – Please specify the languages spoken.
Cover Letter is optional.

For further information on how to apply, please refer to: https://www.iom.int/how-apply
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Candidates who do not possess the above requested qualifications will not be taken into consideration.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-Recruitment system.

Posting period:
From 13.05.2025 to 27.05.2025

No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitments process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.