Caseworker - Protection

About the role

IOM, the United Nations' leading migration agency, is recruiting a Caseworker - Protection in Dublin. Reporting to the Senior Protection Associate under the Head of Unit, the caseworker supports programmes helping Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTP) in state accommodation in Ireland who face barriers to independence. The role covers individualised protection-focused casework, including vulnerability assessments, needs identification and referrals.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation and monitoring of project activities, and retrieve, compile, summarise, analyse and present data on project topics.
• Support the Senior Protection Associate with the development and implementation of the Protection strategy through research.
• Conduct vulnerability screenings of BOTP before individualised casework and use the Programme SOPs to support them in state accommodation.
• Coordinate with focal points at State Accommodation Centres, obtain clearances, process administrative actions and disseminate accurate information to BOTP and referring cases.
• Provide translation and interpretation as needed, draft status reports, correspondence and briefing materials, and respond to information requests.
• Organise meetings, workshops and training, coordinate with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and other stakeholders, and monitor implementing partners.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field with three years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma with five years of experience.
• Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); working knowledge of Ukrainian and Russian is desirable.
• Valid Irish residence and work permit; the contract may be shorter than advertised to match the work permit.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher.
• In-depth knowledge of migration-related subjects and case management skills.