Project Assistant (Counter Labour – exploitation)

Under the overall supervision of the Director, Coordinating Office for the Mediterranean and Chief of Mission for Italy and Malta, the technical advice of the Integration Specialist and the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will be responsible to assist in carrying out the Mission activities aimed at preventing and combatting migrants’ labour exploitation and marginalization.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• ​​Support in the case assessment of migrants potentially victims of labour exploitation and in their referral to protection mechanisms in coordination with the staff deployed in support of local Labour Inspectorates (cultural mediators) and field experts;
• ​Support the organization of training sessions for institutional counterparts at local level on the dynamics leading to the labour exploitation of vulnerable migrants in Italy;
• ​Liaise with stakeholders providing social and legal counselling to vulnerable migrants at risk of exploitation;
• ​Support in the organization of technical meetings to enhance private-public cooperation against migrants’ labour exploitation;
• ​Assist the Programme Manager with the preparation of all relevant financial documentation related to the project (procurement/payment/ reimbursement/travel);
• ​Collect the reports from the field experts and draft the interim and final reports to the donor.
• ​Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• ​​Bachelor’s degree in Law from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant experience, or
• ​High school diploma with four years of relevant experience.

Experience

• ​​Experience in the field of migrants’ labour integration, with a particular focus on the prevention of trafficking and migrants’ exploitation;
• ​Experience in liaising and cooperating with institutional and private actors at national or local level.

Skills

• ​​Knowledge of the Italian Immigration Act with specific reference to the protection of victims of labour exploitation;
• ​Knowledge of the phenomenon of migrants illegal hiring and exploitation in Italy;
• ​Knowledge of the region is an advantage.

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Languages

• Fluency in ​Italian and English​ is required (oral and written).

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• 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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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.