Project Assistant (Cultural Mediation)

UN Atlas; Italia; Remote; EUR 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Italy seeks a Project Assistant for Cultural Mediation to support the National Labour Inspectorate. The role focuses on bridging linguistic and cultural gaps during inspections and information sessions and promoting migrants' rights.

You will provide clerical and language support, accompany taskforces, and help raise awareness of protection mechanisms for victims of exploitation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 3 years of relevant professional experience or Bachelor's with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience in clerical/administrative support and data entry.
• Experience with migrants or vulnerable groups is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide cultural mediation support during labour inspections and information sessions to facilitate communication between Italian authorities and migrants.
• Assist project staff by offering general information on national laws and administrative procedures related to recruitment, irregular work, labour exploitation, and trafficking.
• Contribute to awareness-raising activities focused on protection mechanisms for victims of labour exploitation and trafficking.
• Accompany inspection taskforces to various sites to aid communication with migrants.
• Offer language support during outreach activities, inspections, and meetings, maintaining impartiality.

Skills

Cultural mediation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Driving license

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Organizational context: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Italy seeks a Project Assistant for Cultural Mediation. This role operates under the Coordinating Office for the Mediterranean and Chief of Mission for Italy and Malta, supporting the National Labour Inspectorate. The position aims to assist outreach to migrants and bridge linguistic gaps during inspections and information sessions.

Job purpose: The Project Assistant (Cultural Mediation) will provide essential clerical and language support to IOM's project activities in partnership with the National Labour Inspectorate. The primary purpose is to facilitate effective communication and understanding between labour inspectors and migrant workers, thereby supporting efforts to combat labour exploitation. This role is crucial for overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers, ensuring migrants receive accurate information about their rights and available protection mechanisms. By enabling smoother inspections and more effective outreach, the position directly contributes to safeguarding vulnerable migrant populations and promoting fair labour practices within Italy.

Responsibilities: Provide cultural mediation support during labour inspections and information sessions to facilitate communication between Italian authorities and migrants. Assist project staff by offering general information on national laws and administrative procedures related to recruitment, irregular work, labour exploitation, and trafficking. Contribute to awareness-raising activities focused on protection mechanisms for victims of labour exploitation and trafficking. Accompany inspection taskforces to various sites to aid communication with migrants. Offer language support during outreach activities, inspections, and meetings, maintaining impartiality. Perform other related clerical duties as assigned to support project operations.

Education: A High School Diploma with three years of relevant professional experience is required. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with one year of relevant working experience is acceptable. Accredited universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Work experience: Required experience includes clerical or administrative support functions such as filing, record-keeping, or data entry. Experience in cultural mediation, particularly with migrants or vulnerable groups, is advantageous. Previous support experience with community-based initiatives, international organizations, NGOs, or EU Agencies is considered an asset.

Skills: Proficiency in providing clear and impartial cultural mediation between Italian and migrants' mother tongues (Urdu or Hindi). Good organizational skills for clerical tasks, documentation, and logistical support. Strong interpersonal skills for effective and respectful communication with diverse cultural backgrounds. A valid driving license is required.

Required languages: Italian

Desired languages: