Cultural Mediator (on call)

Context:

Under the general supervision of the Director, Coordination Office for the Mediterranean and Chief of Mission in Italy and Malta, and the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for supporting the activities in the framework of RELITA project, “Voluntary Relocation from Italy to other EU Member and Associated States, HOME/2019/AMIF/CA/EMAS/0128”.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the project staff in the provision of pre-information sessions, Pre-Departure Orientation sessions, and any necessary follow-up activities by translating from Italian into beneficiaries’ mother tongue and vice versa in an objective and impartial way;
2. Provide cultural mediation support to pre-departure health activities (i.e. PMHA, Chest X-rays, Covid-19 tests, etc);
3. Provide cultural mediation support to operational activities including when necessary, to movement-related activities;
4. Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• High school Diploma;
• Driving License.

Experience

• At least one year of experience in the field of migrants/vulnerable people assistance.
• Previous experience with international organizations, NGOs and/or EU Agencies would be an asset.

Skills

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
• Knowledge of Italian and European legal framework.

Languages

• Fluency in one of the following languages: Arab/Tigrinya/Amharic/Somali/Mandinka/Bambara/Fula/Kotokoli/Wolof/Pidgin.
• Fluency in Italian.
• Knowledge of English and/or French is considered an advantage.

Required Competencies:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other:

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.

This post is subject to local recruitment. Only persons holding a valid residence and work permit for Italy will be eligible for consideration.