Lavori attuali relativi a Cultural Mediator-French Speaker - Catania - International Rescue Committee

Requisition ID: req52218Job Title: Cultural Mediator-French SpeakerSector: Violence Prevention and ResponseEmployment Category: Fixed TermEmployment Type: Part-TimeOpen to Expatriates: NoLocation: Sicily, ItalyWork Arrangement: In-personJob DescriptionJob Title: French speaking Cultural Mediator Employee Type: Duration: June 18, 2024 – June 20, 2024Reports To: Program ManagerBackgroundThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.At work today in over 50 countries, the IRC aims to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.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.To respond to the identified gaps, IRC established a small presence in Italy.Programs in Italy include , 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 concerns 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 at facilitating the early identification of victims of trafficking in persons and increasing prevention through the collaboration with migrant-led organizations, as well as promoting the integration of third-country national victims of trafficking.The project is implemented in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and part of the DIRECT project, in Italy IRC will conduct group parenting sessions for third-country national mothers who are at risk of or victims of trafficking in persons in Sicily and Lombardy.The goal is to create a space of exchange about the challenges families face in a new country and discuss parenting.Job Summary IRC is currently looking for one Cultural Mediator (Arabic speaker) to support the Case Worker in the facilitation of the parenting sessions in Sicily, by providing cultural mediation in Arabic language.Specific Duties and Responsibilities The main responsibilities of the Cultural Mediator will include:•Provide Arabic cultural mediation during parenting sessions in Sicily.•Facilitate the interaction between participants and the Case Worker.•Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build 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 policiesReporting LinesPosition directly reports to: Program Manager, IRC ItalyRequirements:•Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and Italian.•Previous experience in cultural mediation/interpretation.•Predisposed to teamwork.•Excellent communication and relational skills.•Based in Sicily.We kindly request all applicants to apply through this platform.If you encounter any difficulties during the application process, please don't hesitate to contact us at RAIE.Apply now and be part of something truly meaningfulStandard of Professional Conduct: IRC and 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, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.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.#LI-GR2