Childminders at International Organization for Migration (IOM): (Deadline 3 April 2022)

Position Title

:

Childminders – On call 

Organizational Unit

:

Operations

Duty Station

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 IOM Kigali, Rwanda

Type of Appointment

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SST Ungraded Hourly

Estimated Start Date

:

As soon as possible

Closing Date

:

03 April 2022

Reference Code

:

CFA 2022/04 – RW

II. Organizational Context and Scope

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Mission, in coordination with the Operations Manager and the direct supervision of Senior Operations Assistant – Field Support, the Child Minders – On call will be responsible for undertaking operations activities in the field, with the following duties and responsibilities:

III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Following all safety procedures of children under the care.
2. Plan, provide and take part in play-based activities that stimulate and support children’s intellectual, physical, social, emotional and language development.
3.  Listening to, encouraging, enabling, stimulating, and ensuring the safe keeping of the children.
4.  Provision of refreshments and meals
5. To ensure a safe environment for children including risk assessments should be carried out for each room that will be used including the garden/outdoors and are based on the needs/developmental stage of the children under care
6. Ensuring the children toys are well maintained, age appropriate and safe to use
7. Ensuring good hygiene standards are met at all times.
8. Immediate reporting to superior of any accidents
9. Ensure that appropriate communication methods are used when communicating with children,
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

IV. Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Ordinary Level Certificate or an equivalent

Experience

• Prior experience in similar work is an added advantage.

V. Languages

Required (specify the required knowledge)

Any of the following; English, French and Kinyarwanda

VI. Competencies

Behavioral 

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values 

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level 1

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces quality results and provides quality services to clients.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: Adapts communication to the recipient’s needs, asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.

Notes

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.