Organizational Context and Scope
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. The Resettlement programs provide a safe and legal way for some of the most vulnerable and at-risk people from Afghanistan to arrive in the resettlement countries and rebuild their lives. IOM provides a range of services and support to the resettlement programs by respective governments but not limited to migration health assessments, cultural orientation training, organized transportation. The Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE), specifically the Resettlement and Movement Division (RMM), has the organizational responsibility to provide direction, oversight, and guidance to IOM’s global support to all resettlement programs. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Pakistan, direct supervision of the PDO focal point, and the oversight from National Movement Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for coordinating the delivery of CO courses in Pakistan and other locations as required.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Assist and report in delivery of pre-arrival information through a hybrid mix of trainings modalities: telephonic, virtual and /in person orientation and needs assessment and referrals to youth and adult refugees in Pakistan.
- Keep abreast of changes in curriculum content of pre-departure orientation, be fully familiar with the content of PDO session delivery tools for UKCO, ITCO and German PDO.
- Contribute to the creation of agendas, learning outcomes, and facilitation guides for PDO participants.
- Support the PDO focal point in the preparation of PDO delivery planning and scheduling of sessions whether telephonic, virtual or in-person.
- Support, in times of training surges, the PDO activities in other locations around the world by conducting telephonic, virtual and/or in-person mobile training sessions to different locations in a larger region.
- Support in times when the Dari and Pashto language is needed, with the delivery of telephonic, virtual, or in-person sessions in other areas of the world.
- Support and assist in the preparation of narrative reports and in the translation of materials into target languages.
- Support and assist in maintaining inventory of PDO materials and in the distribution of PDO materials to clients.
- Carry out various administrative tasks, including logistics of Travel on Duty (TDY), the organization of meetings and workshops, corresponding with participants, preparation of background documents and presentations.
- Contribute to development of the PDO programme by participating in staff development workshops, exchange programs, attend mandatory and suggested e-learning courses and in-person or virtual Training of Trainers seminars.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualification and Experience
Education
- University degree in Political or Social Sciences, Education, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
- Or High school diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience working with refugees.
- Experience providing information and orientation to and engaging with
- Refugees are an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
- Experience in leading interactive training seminars or orientation session for youth and adults.
Skills
- Clear and concise communication in writing (English); Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills; Attention to details; Proven ability to communicate cross-culturally.
- Speaking more than one of the different languages spoken by refugees in Pakistan; especially Dari and Pashto.
- IOM Functional Competencies required: Effective Communicator, successful, negotiation, creative analytical thinker, active learner, strong team player and cross-cultural facilitator.
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Packages (Office, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, Adobe Pro, Zoom, Outlook)
Languages
- Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto
IOM provides equal opportunity to all qualified female and male including the physically challenged candidates.
