Protection Assistant

Position Title **:Protection Assistant (GBV Caseworker)**

Duty Station **:Doha, Qatar**

Classification **:General Service Staff, G-5**

Type of Appointment**:Special Short Term Graded**

Contract Duration**:6 months with possibility of extension**

Estimated Start Date**:As soon as possible**

Closing Date**:02 February 2025**
- Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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._

Applications are welcome from first
- Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo_
- (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See;_
- Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar;_
- Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru;_
- Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;_
- Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu_
- **Context**:_

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, advanced understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration, and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants of affected by the ongoing emergency.
- **Core Functions / Responsibilities**:_

1. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of GBV activities, particularly, in line with Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for GBV in Emergencies, Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) GBV Case Management Guidelines and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for GBV and Protection.

2. Provide confidential and comprehensive case management services grounded in protection principles and a survivor-centred approach.

3. Support coordination and implementation of IOM’s multi-sectoral response to GBV (including, Health, Psychosocial Support, Case Management and Safety & Security).

4. Support the GBV Officer in retrieving, compiling, summarizing, analysing, and present information/data on GBV risks and trends.

5. Draft regular status and case reports, identifying shortfalls in implementation, programming and bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.

6. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records on ongoing projects and cases (ensuring data protection); organize meetings, including, case management review meetings/conferences, workshops and training sessions.

7. Support GBV risk mitigation interventions through regular engagement with other Protection sub-units, IOM units and external partners on safety, dignity, accessibility, and privacy of their services.

8. Support coordination and delivery of GBV and protection interventions and activities, such as, management of women and girl safe spaces (WGSS), Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) and community-based protection in coordination with other sub-units and Mental Health & Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS)-teams.

9. Provide guidance/training to staff, volunteers and partners.

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

11. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).
- **Required Qualifications and Experience**_

**Education**
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, women’s studies, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three (3) years of relevant professional experience or;
- Completed High school diploma from an accredited academic institution, with five (5) years of relevant professional experience.

**Experience**
- Dedicated experience in implementing GBV interventions, particularly, working with survivors and providing direct assistance in emergency contexts.
- Minimum three years of relevant professional experience, within GBV prevention, response & risk-mitigation.
- Experience providing GBV case management.
- Prior experience in coordinating caseworkers is an advantage.

**Skills**
- In-depth knowledge of GBV Guiding Principles, Inter-Agency GBV Minimum Standards, and ability to manage high-pressure situations and support complex cases in a rapidly changing environment.
- In-depth and clear understanding of intersectionality, gender, power relations and issues around violence against women, girls, men, boys and persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting empowerment of women, girls, and marginalized communities.
- Coordination skills to enable information sharing and facilitate working relations with internal u