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Office of the International Organization of Migration (IOM) in the Slovak Republic is seeking for a candidate for the position of Project Associate (Legal Counselling).

About the position:

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: Internal candidates.

Second tier candidates include: All external candidates.

Context:

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (COM) and the the Head of Migrant Protection and Assistance Unit, and under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Associate (Legal Counselling), the incumbent will be responsible for providing legal counselling within the services of the Migration Information Centre (MIC), supporting the effective inclusion of migrants in Slovakia.

Core functions / Responsibilites:

1. Provide information and conduct individual counselling sessions on legal matters particularly relevant to extension of legal stay in Slovakia (e.g. residence, migration rights and obligations, family reunification). Conduct initial assessment of needs and provide background information for individual cases of beneficiaries.
2. Establish daily communication with competent authorities (Foreign police, Labour Office, local municipalities) to facilitate full support of the cases and provide accurate information to the beneficiaries.
3. Support coordination of MIC legal including liaison and networking opportunities to facilitate legal protection, access to public services and authorities.
4. Advise and assist social rights-related caseload matters, (e.g. registration, applying for social support, housing, employment, medical services, other personal needs),
5. Organize outreach activities towards the private sector, educational and research institutions, trainings, and consultations.
6. Support (where applicable) the information units envisaged by the current legislation.
7. Prepare records on individual cases, performs case management and maintain client’s folders.
8. Monitor websites for updates and new legislation with regards to labour mobility.
9. Assist in elaboration legal analyses and statements to relevant laws and other legal documents.
10. Collect and regularly update relevant data and legal documents in a database of information related to inclusion of migrants in Slovakia.
11. Assist in development of information materials and other supporting documents for target groups;
12. Monitor and assist in updating the MIC website, including insertion of updates, communication with website service provider.
13. Assist in preparation of various visibility materials in form of presentations, photos, articles, short films, or others.
14. Perform general office maintenance tasks including correspondence, market surveys; logistics, and procurement of technical equipment and office supplies.
15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

 Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• High school diploma from an accredited academic institution with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with 3 years of relevant professional experience

Experience:

• Experience in migration Law;
• Experience in preparing legal documents;
• Experience in writing and editing articles;
• Experience in project administration;
• Experience in preparing presentations;
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, vulnerable groups is an advantage;
• Experience in developing and implementing project activities related to migration issues is an advantage.

Languages:

Fluency in Ukrainian language is required. Working knowledge of Slovak and English is desirable.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with a team;
• Excellent orientation in social, labour and migration law of the Slovak Republic and human rights law;
• Driving licence B is an advantage.

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.

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

Read more about IOM’s competency framework.

Other

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.

This post is subject to local recruitment and funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, with Right of Residence and Right to Work in the Duty Station and verification of residency when applicable.

As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications – CV and a Cover Letter in English to Táto e-mailová adresa je chránená pred spamovacími robotmi. Na jej zobrazenie potrebujete mať nainštalovaný JavaScript. by 7 May 2024 23:59 (Bratislava time) at the latest, referring to this advertisement and using the subject line “VN 2024-11 Project Associate (Legal Counselling), G5, Bratislava” or “VN 2024-11 Project Associate (Legal Counselling), G5, Kosice”


In order for an application to be considered valid, it must contain a CV and a Cover Letter. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 23 April 2024 until 7 May 2024.

No Fees:

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.