Cross Cultural Facilatator / Consultant

CALL FOR Applications
Open to external candidates
Position Title : Cross-Cultural Facilitator (Pre-Departure Orientation)
Duty Station: Home based and countries of first asylum
Classification : Consultant
Type of Appointment : Short-term assignments
Estimated Start Date : 2 May 2022
Closing Date : 13 March 2022
Reference Code FI10-CFA-2022-CCF3

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in
the field of migration, 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. External candidates will be considered for this
vacancy. This is a request for Curricula Vitae/expression of interest for the position of CROSS-CULTURAL
FACILITATORS (CCF). The successful candidates will be offered on-call consultancy contracts.

Context:
IOM country office in Finland is looking for Swedish residents with the ability to provide pre-departure
orientation for Sweden-bound quota refugees in the refugees' native languages. The orientation takes place
in the refugees' respective countries of first asylum or is conducted remotely before their resettlement in
Sweden. The successful candidate will attend a Training of Trainers (ToT) that will consist of self-study
materials, online sessions and work practice.

Core Functions/ Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for conducting the following assignments:
- Provide pre-departure orientation (PDO) sessions to Sweden-bound quota refugees living in their
countries of first asylum
- Participate in an online planning meeting prior to each PDO training
- Assess available training materials and provide feedback on them through IOM feedback
mechanisms
- Submit a report based on an IOM reporting form after each training
- Participate in monitoring and evaluation studies carried out by IOM when requested
- Assist in other duties that may be assigned to the candidate by the Sub-Regional Coordinator or the
Project Coordinator

Other:
A successful candidate should have as their native language one of the languages spoken by refugees
resettled to Sweden. Personal refugee background and personal experience with the Swedish
establishment programme, as well as with other integration activities, will be an advantage. Pedagogical
and IT skills are important and relevant assets. Prior facilitation or training experience (online or in-person) will be considered advantageous.

IOM also values candidates having insight into refugees' situation, resettlement process and experience working with refugees in Sweden.

IOM is an equal opportunity employer and seeks committed professionals with a wide variety of skills in the field of migration. IOM staff work in multi-cultural environments, in which diversity and cultural sensitivity are valued. IOM encourages qualified female candidates in particular to apply for this opportunity in order to ensure gender equality and representation in the pool of consultants.

Remuneration and Terms of Payment:
The consultant will receive an all-inclusive consultancy fee which will be paid to the bank account indicated by the consultant based on days worked and submission of PDO reports at the end of each deployment. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered by IOM.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Personal refugee or migrant background
- Preferably a bachelor's degree in humanities, migration, education or similar fields
- Live and work or study in Sweden
- Good knowledge of Swedish society through personal experience
- Ability to work in a multicultural setting
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Good presentation and/or facilitation skills (previous experience required)
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Good level of computer literacy
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Willingness to develop as a cross-cultural facilitator and commitment to continuous skill development and learning
- Readiness to travel on short notice to countries where refugees are resettled from
- Organized and dependable
- Ability to work under pressure and manage stress

Language:
- Fluent command of spoken and written Swedish and English are required, in addition to one of
the following languages: Arabic, Sudanese Colloquial Arabic, French, Congolese Swahili, Dinka, Tigrinya, Amharic, Dari/Farsi.

How to apply:
Interested candidates with the required qualifications should submit a cover letter and a CV. All applications must be addressed to the Resource Management Officer (email: iomhelsinkihr@iom.int) quoting the above reference code.
As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.