ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. The Resettlement programs to UK, Germany and Italy provide a safe and legal way for some of the most vulnerable and at-risk people from Afghanistan to come to the above-mentioned countries and rebuild their lives. IOM provides a range of services and support to the resettlement programs, but not limited to migration health assessments, cultural orientation training, organized transportation. The Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE), specifically the Resettlement and Movement Division (RMM), has the organizational responsibility to provide direction, oversight, and guidance to IOM’s global support to all resettlement programs. IOM Pakistan prepares at risk Afghan families and individuals for their resettlement to the above-mentioned countries and PDO training in preparation for resettlement to these countries. These information sessions are a key to better facilitate two-way integration support to the new arrivals. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Pakistan, direct supervision of the PDO focal point, and the general supervision of the National Movements Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for minding the children in a PDO class and provide basic PDO teaching for them.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
- To be punctual and flexible based on the schedule provided.
- To take well care of children while parents are in the PDO class.
- To provide proper activities for children and create a happy environment and innovative actions.
- To familiarize children with the concept of migration, as well as information about the destination countries in accordance with the models provided by the trainer.
- To encourage and support children in group activities such as making crafts, etc. to create and improve their spirit of cooperation and teamwork.
- To make sure the babysitting area is clean and free from dust and to make sure there is no trash around Childcare center area.
- To record the daily children/baby attendances.
- To create daily activities and once a week report to the Team Leader.
- To provide the Team Leader with the list of requirements for children’s classes and prepare necessary materials.
- To report to the Team Leader for any suspected social issues and health related issues which might occur at childcare center.
- To be open minded to learn new knowledge/skills.
- Any other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
- Completed High School Diploma.
EXPERIENCE
- Have minimum 1 year of experience in child-minding, the experience in kindergarten is an asset.
SKILLS
- Be a good team leader and player, be creative to develop new activities, be able to work with children.
- Understand child psychology.
- Be able to communicate in Dari and English.
- Punctual, honest, good communication skills, good judgment and hardworking. patient and willingness to learn new things.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in Dari and Pashto
DESIREABLE
Working knowledge of English
IOM provides equal opportunity to all qualified female and male including the physically challenged candidates.
