Labor Market Facilitator Assistant

General Description of the Programme:

GOAL an International Humanitarian Organisation has had a presence in Turkey since 2013 and has been contributing to the migrant response since 2016 with a focus on responding to needs in health service delivery, social safety nets and the protection of vulnerable and marginalised migrants in southern Turkey.

GOAL has two projects (ECHO funded LINK and PRM funded GREEN) in Turkey, LINK program targets refugees from nomadic / semi-nomadic backgrounds and those engaged in seasonal agricultural labor. LINK has been designed to address and mitigate protection concerns of the vulnerable / marginalized refugees through provision of critical information and raising their awareness on their rights, obligations and services available in Turkey, by sensitization/advocacy (targeting key stakeholders and service providers, etc.) activities, and Individual Protection Assistance (IPA) services to enable highly vulnerable refugees to access to basic, social and protective services available under the provisions of Temporary and International Protection regulations in Turkey. On the other hand, Green program aims to improve socioeconomic inclusion, resilience and self-sufficiency of highly vulnerable/excluded women and girls from host and refugee communities (Syrians as well as those living in program locations under the international protection regulation) including nomadic communities and seasonal agriculture workers from both communities through integrated and market driven livelihood opportunities and protection services, including language courses and vocational skills training on greenhouse production and agriculture; case management (CM)/coaching services, establishment of a women cooperative, protection outreach, information provision and awareness raising; and provision of special needs and individual protection assistance services.

Job purpose:

Under the supervsion of the Labor Market Faciliator Officer, the Assistant will work to map out employment and livellihood opportunities available and link vulnerable persons to those opportunties.

Duties, objectives and competencies

• Support the employability of the individuals by equipping them with soft skills on CV preparation, interview techniques, communication skills, job applications and awareness raising session work permit process, code of Turkish labor, job search technique etc.
• In coordination with the line manager, build positive and functional relationships and regularly network/liaise with Turkish Employment Agency, chambers of commerce, industry and agriculture, private companies, governmental institutes, etc. to link the individuals to livelihood opportunities.
• Updating and mapping of livelihood service providers and assistance available where GOAL Turkey Programs are operating for appropriate referrals.
• Refer and facilitate job placement for vulnerable persons by working co-operatively with livelihood agencies and stakeholders, particularly with ISKUR and chambers.
• Work with GREEN team members and stakeholders to develop services that deliver the best possible employment outcomes for vulnerable/marginalized individuals and their families.
• Work with supervisors and peers in harmony to achieve GREEN workplans, objectives and targets.
• Ensure full compliance with the GOAL’s health and safety policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.
• Actively provide detailed, complete, accurate and up to date data for the bi-weekly, monthly and periodic reports and in response to the ad-hoc requests by line manager
• Provide appropriate information to clients, professionals, colleagues and others in order to maximize good decision-making processes.
• Any other duties related to the nature of the job as requested by the supervisor.

Requirements (essential)

• Turkish Citizenship
• University degree in a related field e.g. business administration, economics, social sciences, public relation, and administration, etc.
• Knowledge of livelihood services in Turkey.
• At least 1 year work experience in I/NGO environment preferably with some experiences in livelihood programs, service mapping and supporting client in accessing various services.
• Knowledge of economy in Turkey, including knowledge of household economy in rural and urban contexts, income-generating activities, agriculture, greenhouse, cooperative and small business management, etc.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in Arabic, and Turkish.
• Demonstrates strong networking, advocacy, negotiation and diplomacy skills.
• Understands and is committed to diversity and equality and treats everyone with respect.

Requirements (desired)

• Written Arabic and English communication skills are desirable.
• Working experience in Adana, Hatay, and Mersin; work experiences in Adana is an advantage.
• Experience with Agriculture, cash-based, job placement and livelihoods programmes.

Please note that GOAL does not charge a fee of any kind or any other financial obligation at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, induction) or other fees, or request information on applicants’ bank accounts. GOAL does not work with intermediary institutions and individuals or employment agencies during the recruitment process. If any fee or payment requested from you at the application or any stage of the recruitment process, please inform speakup@goal.ie with the details immediately.

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General terms and conditions

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults a must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

Accountability within GOAL

Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

• Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. Any published closing dates are estimated. Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.

Thank you.

How to apply:

Interested? Then apply for this position via clicking on the "apply now" button and fill out the application form. All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application deadline is 31 December 2021