Duty Station : IOM Somalia in Nairobi*, Kenya
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi,
Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Following 2016’s significant below average Gu (Apr–Jun) and Deyr (Nov-Dec) rainy seasons in Somalia, severe drought is widespread across the country. If action is not taken immediately, signals point towards a growing humanitarian crisis in Somalia of potentially catastrophic proportions. With an increasing number of individuals at risk of food security, the previously estimated 5 million people in need of humanitarian assistance has increased to 6.2 million. Between February and June 2017, the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) is expected to increase from 1.1 million to 3 million individuals.
The IOM Somalia team is implementing frontline activities as well as taking the lead in coordinating the newly-activated Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) cluster to improve the coordination, delivery and monitoring of humanitarian services to vulnerable populations living in communal settings.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, and the direct supervision of the Drought Response Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for IOM’s CCCM operations, ensuring that IOM programs are in line with the Global Cluster policies and strategies.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Manage IOM Camp Coordination and Camp Management projects, in line the with the CCCM cluster policies and strategies, and in close coordination with the Drought Response Coordinator.
Ensure timely implementation of all activities; oversee all financial, administrative and technical aspects, in line with IOM’s policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements.
Contribute to and advise on IOM’s strategic planning and response through camp-based approaches, as well as Urban Displacement and Outside of Camps (UDOC) methodologies.
Ensure that IOM’s CCCM and DTM program implementation is in line with global and local CCCM cluster policies and strategies. Provide expertise to the cluster, as required, in order to strengthen the overall CCCM response.
In close coordination with the Program Support Unit, ensure proper financial and narrative reporting of all CCCM projects, as required by donors.
Ensure close coordination between the CCCM and DTM units, and strengthen DTM’s position as the reference information management tool of the CCCM cluster.
Promote and develop synergies with the other IOM programs, with the aim to increase IOM response’s efficiency and impact. Design harmonized response strategies, contingency plans and disaster reduction strategies.
Closely monitor project progress; collect, compile and share information from the field teams on a weekly basis.
Supervise the recruitment of CCCM project staff; provide programmatic and administrative guidance; build staff capacity and provide trainings as required; mentor and support staff in their development.
Ensure all administrative and financial processes of CCCM projects are done correctly, in a timely manner, and within budgets. Assist with planning and overseeing of procurement and logistics activities for relevant operations.
Represent IOM as a CCCM partner in all relevant forums, including cluster coordination meetings, inter-agency meetings and partners meetings.
Meet regularly with donors, both in Mogadishu and Nairobi, and provide briefings and updates on IOM’s CCCM activities and projects. Develop donor proposals as required based on needs and funding opportunities.
Undertake duty travel as required.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, Humanitarian Affairs, Conflict Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of operational experience in the field in IDP/refugee and migration related issues, including technical cooperation, project development and project/programme implementation and evaluation;
Work experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs – experience in the region is an asset;
Good knowledge of UN, IOM and NGO mandates and programmes in the IDP humanitarian responses, post conflict construction and development;
Familiarity with financial management and good level of computer literacy, including database applications.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of any local language used in Somalia is an advantage.
Note
With frequent travel (50%) to Somalia and possible relocation to Somalia if and when the situation is conducive.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;
Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
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