Educator

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

IOM operates Five Accommodation Centers for Unaccompanied Minors (Shelters) providing accommodation and access to services for Unaccompanied Migrant Children (UMC). Besides accommodation, the following services are provided to the beneficiaries: addressing basic needs, food, hygiene, legal counselling, and information about life opportunities in Greece, interpretation, psychosocial support, medical support, Greek learning programs, learning support, organization of intercultural activities, work and career guidance. In order to be proactive and be able to cover all urgent staff needs for the shelters on time, we upload vacancies through WAVE for all specialties required for the 24/7 operation of the shelters, aiming to create a pool of suitable candidates. 

Within the framework of the action "Subsidy N.P. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM) MISSION GREECE for the implementation of the project "Operation of K.F.A.A. Patra"" with MIS Code 6016489 the Program "Greece Programme - Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2021-2027".

Under the overall supervision of the National Project Officer or his/her designate and the direct supervision of the Shelter Coordinator, the successful candidate will support in the implementation of educational programs and the improvement of educational activities.

• Identify the educational level of each accommodated minor and  prepare a relevant individual educational plan, which is part of the Individual Action Plan.
• Register children to school and monitor the minors' attendance in formal education in cooperation with the Legal Guardian.
• Plan and implement educational programmes and remedial teaching, giving priority to the teaching of the Greek language with a minimum of 6 hours per week.
• Ensure the inclusion of minors in vocational training programmes.
• Develop activities for the creative use of minors' free time.
• Plan and implement of educational excursions and recreational programmes. 
• Keep individual records, including daily observations and information about activities.
• Map all existing activities organized at the local level and establish synergies with private or local actors in order to enroll children.
• Cooperate with other actors operating in the community for any daily activities that could be offered to the children.
• Assist and/or instruct children in health/hygiene and personal habits.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

• University degree in Education, Pedagogy, or a related field from an accredited academic institution corresponding to teachers of all specialties, a subject that meets the age and needs of minors. At least one year of relevant professional experience is desirable.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

• Minimum one year of relevant experience desirable;
• Previous experience working with children considered as an asset;

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Experience in developing and delivering life skills, educational skills training programmes to children;
• Computer literacy in standard software applications (MS Office, etc) is required;
• Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment preferred;
• Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles;
• Willingness to work in day shifts and to be on call in night shifts, during holidays and weekends; 
• Valid driver’s license with at least five years driving experience an advantage.

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency in Greek is required (oral and written). Working Knowledge of English or French is required (oral and written). 

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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