Training Facilitator

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Following a first assessment conducted in January 2017 in Italy and another one in July 2017, several critical protection gaps were identified within the assistance provided to refugees and migrants in Italy: mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), assistance to unaccompanied children, information provision and legal support.

IRC established a small presence in Italy to respond to the identified gaps. Programs in Italy include Refugee.

Info, a web-based information platform, child protection programming targeting unaccompanied children and victims of trafficking, mentoring programs for the socio-economic inclusion of refugee youth, Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE), and education (social-emotional learning and healing classrooms).Between April and December 2024 IRC Italia will work in a joint effort with UNHCR teams to provide support to persons of concern in key disembarkation areas as well as in reception facilities and informal settlements in Sicily (including the island of Lampedusa) and Calabria.

Context of the AssignmentThe DIRECT project(Develop coordination with migrants to Enhance inclusion of Trafficked persons) aims to identify trafficking victims early and prevent trafficking by collaborating with migrant-led organizations.

It also promotes the integration of third-country national victims of trafficking in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Greece.

In Italy, IRC will run group parenting sessions in Sicily and Lombardy for third-country national mothers at risk of trafficking.

The sessions aim to address challenges faced by families in a new country and discuss parenting.

Job overview:

We are currently looking for one facilitator who will deliver training on trafficking in persons to first responders working in reception centers or organizations supporting refugee and migrant populations, in Sicily and, potentially, in Lombardy and Lazio. The training will be based on an existing curriculum developed by the IRC.

Major Responsibilities:


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct six 8-hour long trainings on trafficking in persons to first responders working in reception centers or other organizations supporting refugees and migrants. Training will be delivered in person in Sicily (mostly) and Lombardy.
• Adapt the training package according to first responders' training needs.
• Ensure monitoring and evaluation of training activities based on relevant M&E tools provided by the IRC.
• At the end of each training, report on activities, challenges, and results to the Program Manager.
• Produce a written final report.
• Delivery of 6 in-person trainings of 8 hours each on trafficking in persons to reception centers' staff or other first responders working in organizations supporting refugees and migrants.
• Final report of the activities and results.
• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to establish team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC Italy.
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies
  

Reporting Line:
Position directly reports to: Program Manager, IRC Italy

Job Requirements:

• An advanced university degree or equivalent experience in social studies, political studies, law, or other relevant social sciences.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in human trafficking in Italy.
• Experience in training facilitation, especially on human trafficking.
• Proven ability to work independently and to meet timeframes.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to connect with a diverse group of people.
• Proficiency in Italian; English desirable.
• Preferably based in Sicily.
• Availability to travel across Sicily and to Milan.
• Driving license (B)

Standard of Professional Conduct:

The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct.

These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting.

Gender Equality:

IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

IRC is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, sexual orientation, differently abled, geographic origin, marital status, veteran status and cultural background (or any other characteristic protected by law). We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Standard of Professional Conduct:

The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct.

These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The

IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting.

We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

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