Protection Associate (Child Protection) in Kaiserslautern bei IOM Internationale Organisation für Migration

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Context:

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants affected by the ongoing emergency.

IOM’s operations cover diverse thematic areas such as: Humanitarian Relief Assistance, Protection (including Gender based Violence and Child Protection), Shelter and Non-food items, Health and Psychosocial Support, Resettlement, and Movement Management.

Under the overall guidance of the AP Coordinator and the Protection Coordinator, under the direct supervision of the Project Officer (Protection), and in collaboration with relevant teams onsite, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist with assessments on the protection needs of the affected population, with particular focus on children, including Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC).

2. Support quality case management services for children and UASC, including coordination with service providers, provide referrals and conduct follow-ups in line with IOM and interagency standards.

3. Contribute to a Child Best Interest Procedure (BIP), particularly to Best Interest Assessment (BIA) as directed by supervisor.

4. Adhere to data protection principles and information sharing protocols when maintaining PIM records, with quality data that is sufficiently detailed and accurate.

5. Support coordination and delivery of other protection interventions and activities, such as, management of women and girl friendly spaces (WGFS), Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) and community-based protection in close coordination with MHPSS-teams.

6. Assist in organizing protection assessment activities and community based protection interventions.

7. Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics, including regular update of unit and project trackers.

8. Support IOM sectors and units on protection mainstreaming, child safeguarding and GBV risk mitigation efforts, including through organizing and delivering capacity building.

9. Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.

10. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops and training sessions.

11. Participate in internal and external coordination meetings as requested by supervisor.

12. Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners as/if relevant and report non-compliances to the supervisor.

13. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education