Overview
The Senior Protection Associate - Integration will support programme activities for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) in Ireland. This role will directly supervise a team and support the delivery of workstreams focused on protection-related activities and transition assistance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of project activities aiming to support BOTP’s in Ireland in line with the project Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Supervise and train Caseworkers in the delivery of individualised casework including undertaking vulnerability and needs assessments and the provision of onward support for BOTP’s in emergency accommodation settings.
- Supervise Project Associates while supporting concurrent workstreams, contributing to the coordination and alignment of project activities and outcomes.
- Coordinate the effective implementation of SOPs in the field and provide technical support to workstreams, as required.
- Build the capacity of Project Associates and Caseworkers to implement activities efficiently and effectively, and in line with project SOPs.
- Supervise day-to-day activities and support smooth and efficient operations, including liaising with the donor and other relevant stakeholders, as well as coordinating logistical and administrative support, as requested.
- Support the Mission in drafting processes and procedures to maintain data accuracy for all records in IOM internal software platforms and contribute to periodic reporting on project results in line with donor requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality of all project-related matters in accordance with guidelines and instructions.
- Support efforts to mitigate fraud and malfeasance, and monitor the integrity of records containing individual data.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned
Required Experience
- Proven experience in a similar setting and capacity, particularly with protection-related casework support.
- Experience supervising a team.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher, and good knowledge of information technology applications.
- Previous work experience in international, governmental or non-governmental organizations.
- Project support and coordination experience would be considered an advantage.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
- High school diploma with seven years relevant professional experience
