Caseworker - Protection

IOM; Dublin; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Ireland seeks a Caseworker – Protection to support Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs). You will conduct vulnerability assessments, identify needs, and refer to support services to promote independence in state accommodation settings.

You will work on data collection, SOP-guided casework, and coordination with accommodation centers, including translation tasks and preparing reports for stakeholders.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences or related field plus 3 years of relevant experience; alternatively high school diploma with 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience with vulnerable groups (migrants, refugees, IDPs, trafficking victims) is essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and IT systems is required.

Mansioni

• Assist in implementing and monitoring project activities.
• Retrieve, compile and analyze data on project topics.
• Support the development of Protection strategy through research.
• Conduct vulnerability screenings for BOTPs and follow SOPs to support them in state accommodation.
• Coordinate with focal points at accommodation centers and disseminate information to BOTPs.
• Provide translation/interpretation services as needed.
• Draft status reports, identify gaps, and suggest remedial actions.
• Prepare reports, respond to information requests, and maintain records.

Conoscenze

Case management

Data analysis

Vulnerability screening

Migration knowledge

MS Office

Translation/interpretation

Stakeholder coordination

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or a related field

High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

IT knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

Organizational context: Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a leading UN agency promoting humane and orderly migration. It collaborates with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to save lives, protect people on the move, and facilitate pathways for regular migration. This role supports programs assisting Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTP) in Ireland.

Job purpose: The Caseworker – Protection role is designed to support programs assisting Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTP) in Ireland, particularly those facing barriers to independence in state accommodation settings. The position requires providing individualized, protection-focused casework, including conducting vulnerability assessments, identifying needs, and making appropriate referrals to support services. This role is crucial for ensuring that BOTPs receive the necessary assistance to navigate challenges and achieve greater independence, contributing directly to IOM's mission of supporting people on the move and facilitating solutions to displacement within the Irish context.

Responsibilities: Key duties include assisting in the implementation and monitoring of project activities, retrieving, compiling, and analyzing data on project topics, and supporting the development of the Protection strategy through research. The role involves conducting comprehensive vulnerability screenings for BOTPs and utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support them in state accommodation. Responsibilities also include coordinating with focal points at accommodation centers, disseminating accurate information to BOTPs, and providing translation/interpretation services as needed. The Caseworker will draft status reports, identify shortfalls, and suggest remedial actions. Additionally, they will draft correspondence, prepare reports and documentation, respond to information requests, maintain records, and organize meetings and workshops. Participation in meetings with stakeholders and assisting in monitoring implementing partners are also key functions.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, or a related field from an accredited institution is required, along with three years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, a High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience is acceptable. Accredited universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Work experience: Required experience includes demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher) and IT knowledge. Experience working with vulnerable groups such as migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, and victims of trafficking is essential. Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations or in a multicultural setting is considered an advantage.

Skills: In-depth knowledge of migration-related subject areas is required. Case management skills are also essential for this role.

Required languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian

Desired languages: