GBV Senior Field Assistant

• Assist with field monitoring by providing regular updates and verifying those daily activities adhere to best-practice principles and interagency guidelines and minimum standards. This includes submitting high quality and timely reports in English.
• Contribute to reporting and administration of field activities, such as drafting quality and timely content in English, collaborating with colleagues to meet deadlines, and proactively identifying programmatic and operational gaps in line with GBV interagency guidelines and minimum standards.
• Assist the GBV Coordinator in serving as the GBV Camp Level Focal Point for the assigned camp by, for example, representing IOM GBV in camp and Sector-level meetings, donor visits, and strengthening relationships with relevant partners and the community on GBV-related issues.
• Support the implementation of GBV related community-based outreach activities.
• Assist caseworkers as they provide services to survivors of GBV. This will include identification of client needs; basic counselling (and in some contexts further individual counselling and referral to specialists); development of action plans with clients; support to clients in pursuing services and support including referrals to emergency safe shelter.
• Support the GBV Mainstreaming and Community-Based Protection efforts by organizing and conducting activities, such as community events, trainings, interacting with community members, other sectors, and focal points, disseminating information on available services, conducting participatory community risk-mapping, and updating service mapping and referral pathway tools.
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned

Education, Experience And Skills

• University degree, preferably in psychology, women's studies, social work or public health with minimum of three years-experience in humanitarian settings, or equivalent to a combination of training and experience.
• A minimum of 2 years-experience in the field of migration, IDP and refugee assistance and protection (including specific experience on Protection).
• Experience in emergency operations and liaison with other UN and non-UN humanitarian actors.
• Knowledge of the region and/or country is essential.
• Knowledge of foundational concepts in relation to GBV guiding principles and Protection mainstreaming (IASC Protection Policy, Sphere Standards, Child Protection Minimum Standards, ICRC Professional Protection Standards, GBV Standard Operating Procedures; IASC GBV Guidelines; IASC Gender Handbook; WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies; Camp Management Toolkit etc.)
• Skilled in counselling and/or case management.

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

Languages

• English

IOM's official languages are English, French and Spanish.

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

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 committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 1) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization's vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization's goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
• This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
• 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 online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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• Job Identification 16547
• Posting Date 09/07/2025, 11:47 AM
• Locations Cox's Bazar, Chattogram/southeastern Bangladesh, 4700, BD
• Apply Before 09/15/2025, 11:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Contract Type Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
• Initial Contract Duration Until 31 March 2026
• Vacancy Type Special Vacancy Notice
• Recruiting Type General Service
• Grade G-5