Project Clerk – Cultural Mediator

Context:

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Director of the Coordination Office for the Mediterranean, Chief of Mission in Italy and Malta, and the direct supervision of the Integration Specialist and Coordinator (PM), the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the implementation of project “PASSIM4 – First Health Assistance for Rescue at Sea Operations” which will be implemented in Lampedusa.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

 

• Provide general linguistic support and interpretation services to PASSIM4 health teams (doctors and nurses) involved in rescue at sea operations on the Italian Coast Guard patrol vessels in Lampedusa; 
• Support the health teams identifying vulnerable groups among the migrants rescued by the PASSIM 4 interventions;
• Remain available to participate in rescue operations at sea on the Italian Coast Guard patrol vessels, as required by the PASSIM 4 team;
• Participate in all the training sessions envisaged by the PASSIM 4 project (i.e. health assessment, psychological first aid, gender-based violence, human trafficking, intercultural communication, stress management and burn-out prevention); 
• Support the PM in reporting on any issue related to  migrants rescued to be provided within the PASSIM 4;
• Support with any relevant administrative and procurement procedure to be implemented locally in Lampedusa; 
• Any other related services, as requested.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education 

• High School Diploma with three years of professional experience or 
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited academic institution with one year of professional experience.

 

Experience 

• Experience in the field of migrants’ assistance;
• Working experience in the field of cultural mediation and migrants’ health, with a particular focus on migratory vulnerability and integration to health services;
• Previous experience with international organizations, NGOs and/or EU Agencies would be an asset.

 

Skills

• Knowledge of the Italian Immigration Act with specific reference to the international protection holders status;
• Knowledge of the International Health Regulation at arrivals via sea in Italy;
• Driving licence is required

 

Languages

• Fluency in Italian and mother tongue in at least one of the following languages: English, French, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Wolof, Pular, Mandinka, Bambara, Fula, Hausa, Twi, Djoula, Turkish, Pharsi, Pashto;
• Working knowledge of Tigrinya, Somali, Amharic is considered an asset.

 

How to apply:

 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via WAVE, IOM e-Recruitment System, by May 27, 2025 at 23:59 (CET) at the latest. Submitting the following documents is optional:

1. CV or PHF (Personal History Form – available here: IOM Personal History Form.xls) - Please specify the languages spoken
2. Cover Letter

For further information on how to apply, please refer to: https://www.iom.int/how-apply 

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Candidates who do not possess the above requested qualifications will not be taken into consideration. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-Recruitment system.

 

Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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 c