Luogo di lavoro: Italia

Disponibilità: immediata

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion.

Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Job title: Cultural Mediator
Reporting to: Intersos Child Protection Specialist and Intersos Palermo Project Manager
Duration of contract: 6 months. Full time.
Starting date: as soon as possible
Location: Based in Palermo, Italy, with frequent missions off shore

Tasks and responsibilities:
the Cultural Mediator is responsible to assist with the intercultural mediation the Intervention in support of Children involved in the migratory process along the Central Mediterranean Route and in first line reception in Sicilia.

Specifically she/he is responsible to:
translate and mediate between the beneficiaries and the project staffs respecting the confidentiality
assist the implementation of foreseen activities with intermediation
participate in all the activities that require cultural mediation and translation

Required profile/experience:
Residence and Italian work permit
Teamwork, intercultural sensitivity, flexibility, confidentiality
Experience with NGOs
Experience with vulnerable populations and victims of violence is an asset
Computer literate
Language: Italian, very good knowledge of French and Subsaharian main dialects. English is an asset

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their curriculum vitae and motivation letter to: migrations.recruitment@intersos.org with subject line: “Cultural Mediator_Palermo”

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview