Senior Project Associate - Protection, Dublin

IOM - International Organization for Migration; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Organization for Migration in Ireland seeks a Senior Project Associate – Protection to support the Protection component of BOTPs. The role reports to the Senior Protection Associate and will oversee a team delivering protection activities in state accommodation, including access to services, casework, referrals and assistance.

You will work on programme-related responsibilities and collaborate with partners to ensure humane, effective support for migrants and beneficiaries of

Responsibilities

• Support the Protection component of a programme for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) in Ireland.
• Supervise a team of three and oversee the delivery of Protection activities for BOTPs in state accommodation settings, including facilitating access to support services, providing individualised casework, making referrals and offering assistance.

Job description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Senior Protection Associate, the Senior Project Associate – Protection will be responsible and accountable for supporting the Protection component of a programme supporting Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) in Ireland.

This role will supervise a team of three and oversee the delivery of Protection activities for BOTPs in state accommodation settings in Ireland, including facilitating access to support services, individualised casework, referrals and assistance. The role will include other programme related responsibilities as required