Chargé(e) de la cohésion sociale
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is the leading UN agency for migration. IOM Djibouti implements social cohesion, community resilience, and livelihood support initiatives in the Obock region, benefiting host communities and migrant populations. These efforts involve close collaboration with regional councils, local authorities, community committees, and civil society organizations. The volunteer will serve as a Social Cohesion Officer, acting as a liaison between IOM and communities, supporting community activities, and monitoring their implementation.
Job Purpose
The Social Cohesion Officer will support IOM Djibouti's initiatives in the Obock region, focusing on social cohesion, community resilience, and livelihood support for both host communities and migrant populations. This role involves close collaboration with local authorities and community structures. The volunteer will act as a key link between IOM and the communities, assisting in the organization and facilitation of community consultations, coordination meetings, and awareness sessions. The primary goal is to strengthen dialogue, promote inclusive participation, and foster local ownership of interventions, ultimately contributing to a more cohesive and resilient community environment in Obock.
Responsibilities
Support colleagues in engaging with community committees, local leaders, authorities, and beneficiaries in Obock. Assist in organizing and facilitating community consultations, coordination meetings, inter-community dialogues, and awareness-raising sessions. Aid in the implementation of planned activities and support colleagues during project site visits, providing timely reports. Monitor commitments made during community meetings and maintain records of their progress. Gather community concerns, needs, and suggestions, ensuring the participation of women, youth, and migrants, and relay this information to the team. Draft minutes of meetings, consultations, and field visits. Contribute to documenting best practices, lessons learned, and testimonials while respecting data protection. Support the visibility of community activities in coordination with IOM's communication team. Perform any other related tasks as requested by the supervisor.
Work Experience
No prior experience is required. However, at least one year of relevant experience in community mobilization, group facilitation, awareness-raising, or volunteering within an NGO, association, local administration, or community program is desirable. Experience working directly with communities, local leaders, or authorities, particularly in the Obock region, is beneficial. Familiarity with social cohesion, conflict prevention, migration, or humanitarian aid is an asset.
Skills
Key competencies include responsibility, adaptability, flexibility, creativity, judgment, decision-making, planning, organization, professionalism, and self-management. Proficiency in French is required. Skills in community development and administration are also noted. The role requires good oral and written communication, basic IT skills (Word, Excel, email), active listening, neutrality, compromise, tact in sensitive situations, and respect for confidentiality.