South Sudan: Programme Officer (Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM))

Position Title : Programme Officer (Camp Coordination and CampManagement (CCCM))

Duty Station : Bentiu, South Sudan

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 15 July 2019

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading

UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Bahamas; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; El Salvador; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic

Republic (the); Lesotho; Libya; Marshall Islands; Mauritania; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Paraguay; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

As of January 2016, IOM is taking over site management of the Bentiu Protection of Civilian (PoC) in Unity State. Site Management in a PoC area encompasses those activities that focus on the following:

i) coordination and monitoring of services provided by actors from United Nations (UN) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in accordance with agreed standards as defined and agreed by the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster and United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) considering constraints associated with the PoC areas.

ii) establishing governance and community participation/mobilization mechanisms.

iii) maintenance and care of site infrastructures managed by humanitarian partners.

iv) follow up and coordination with the Relief, Reintegration and Protection Section (RRP) and Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) for UNMISS managed infrastructure including but not limited to perimeter, gates and drainage.

v) managing information, collating and disseminating daily indicators, responding to specific requests by partners, liaising with IM partners.

The overall aim is to raise the living standards in the camp-like setting and to enable Internally

Displaced Persons (IDPs) to enjoy access to their basic rights.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Operations and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (CCCM), in coordination with the relevant units, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for supporting and contributing to the implementation, monitoring and development of CCCM project related in Bentiu, South Sudan.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide support and assistance for the timely start-up of the various components of the project/ programme: • Establish site governance and community participation/mobilization mechanisms within sites, with emphasis on women’s decision-making role, on persons with specific needs (such as the elderly and the physically-challenged), youth and minority groups; • Participate in site design and site infrastructure development in coordination with partner actors; • Ensure clarification of roles and responsibilities amongst stakeholders in the site, for maintenance of site infrastructure with a focus on sustainability and community/local government ownership, whilst remaining cautious of developments that would encourage settlement. • Promote accountability of humanitarian actors towards site population through the utilization of multiple communication channels and methods (Site Committees, Notice Boards, Broadcasts, complaint desks etc.) Set up an information management system in the site, including the collection and the supply of data and the transparent sharing of the information. • Promote self-determination of the site population; lead the discussion on transitional or durable solutions with all stakeholders; actively engage local authorities.

2. Establishment and Maintenance of Appropriate Coordination Mechanisms;

3. Follow up on logistical and administrative arrangements, cooperate with national and international authorities, provide information and assist with arrangements required for the recruitment of project staff, and ensure that donor reporting information and schedules are available.

4. Monitor specific aspects of project implementation, identify problems and propose action to expedite the delivery of inputs. Analyze progress and implementation reports, identify, and document significant project events, decisions, problems or deviations.

5. Draft sections of project documents based on results of assessments that have been carried out during various phases. Draft project and budget revisions based on negotiations with donors, changed work plans or budget reallocation.

6. Contribute to the development of new projects by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing the local context for the planning and administration of individual projects, and drafting of project proposals.

7. Assist in developing and maintaining strong and regular liaison with the project/programme partners, such as governmental authorities, diplomatic missions, and any other concerned agencies and working groups, aiming at coordinating and promoting new activities and facilitating the implementation of ongoing activities and fund raising for new projects/programmes.

8. Assist the Programme/Project Manager in monitoring, assessing and evaluation project/programme activities, and in planning new features that add value to the project's overall goals.

9. Work with experts, consultants and other project participants to ensure that logistical arrangements and internal procedures for monitoring and reporting are well understood and implemented.

10. Provide support in preparing regular project/programme reports according to IOM and donor formats as required, and update regularly and report to donors covering all IOM activities. Draft project revisions, including adjusting project budgets based on changed work plans.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Development, Political or Social Sciences, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience working in the development and humanitarian fields;

• Experience working in camps and camps-like-settings;

• Experience in migration and development is highly desirable;

• Experience in data collection and analysis as well as knowledge management is considered an asset;

• Experience working with Government counterparts, UN agencies and/or non-governmental organizations is considered an asset.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database

(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: maintains 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– behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• 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: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 15 July 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 02.07.2019 to 15.07.2019

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

Requisition: SVN 2019/189 (P) - Programme Officer (CCCM) (P2) - Bentiu, South Sudan (56038470) Released

Posting: Posting NC56038471 (56038471) Released