Position Title: Programme Coordinator (CCCM and SNFI)
Duty Station: Erbil, Iraq
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
Closing Date: 21 September 2022
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Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM) and the direct supervision of the Head, Preparedness and Response Unit (PRU), the successful candidate will be responsible for the management and implementation of IOM’s settlement-focused projects with Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Shelter Non-Food Item (SNFI) elements, in line with IOM’s policies and those of global and national clusters, as relevant.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Support the technical development, implementation and updating of the overall settlement annual plan (with CCCM and SNFI elements) for IOM Iraq Country Office (CO), in line with cluster approaches and the durable solutions transition.
- Supervise all technical components of the CCCM/SNFI projects including the development and/or review of concept notes, proposals, and budgets, ensuring that mechanisms and modalities to be implemented are appropriate and in line with global standards and best practices.
- Coordinate the operational, administrative, and financial aspects of all ongoing projects,including oversight responsibility of project implementation, in coordination with the Resource Management Unit of the Iraq CO as required. Ensure that the managed CCCM and SNFI projects meet their intended scope, timeframe, quality, and budget. Notify in a timely manner of any change and take action to address needed and any delay or workaround required for timely completion of activities.
- Direct and oversee monitoring activities to assess the implementation of the relevant CCCMand SNFI projects, remotely and through regular visits to the areas of operation, ensuring that the CCCM and SNFI projects Operational team members are properly utilizing the resources made available in order to effectively provide services to the beneficiaries.
- Ensure Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) throughout all programme interventions, including distributions, and ensure that programmes are adapted based on localized guidance, and that necessary risk management and risk mitigation measures are applied.
- Manage contracts with service providers or implementing partners. Work closely with the administrative units of IOM to ensure adequate contracts management, close out procedures and payments to the contractors.
- Directly supervise and manage the relevant Project/Operations Officers. Support the efforts of the Head, PRD to provide adequate and relevant capacity building to all members of the team. Provide coaching and capacity building to the staff under direct supervision.
- In coordination with the relevant units of the CO, ensure that all relevant permits and authorizations are obtained from the local authorities to guarantee project stability and good relations with stakeholders and relevant authorities.
- In addition to AAP, ensure the mainstreaming of Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Gender-based Violence (GBV), Communications with Communities (CwC) and other protection related aspects in every phase of the implementation of the CCCM activities in close coordination with the relevant colleagues.
- Act as Officer in Charge in the absence of the Head, Preparedness and Response Unit.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Management, Engineering, or other related subjects from an accredited academic institution with 5 years of relevant professional experience; or,
- University degree in the above fields with 7 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- International experience in CCCM and Shelter at a managerial level, in emergency and conflict environments, with experience in more than one region is desirable;
- Experience in delivering on set objectives in hardship situations;
- Experience in effective coordinating actions with other implementing partners;
- Experience in developing and reporting on detailed budgets, working effectively with donors, local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance CO’s or regional objectives;
- Significant technical experience in CCCM and SNFI field, capacity to guide and lead the CCCM project teams;
- Experience in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is desirable;
- Familiarity and/or experience with IOM processes related to programme management is desirable;
- Experience in Grant management or Cash-Based Assistance programming is desirable; and,
- Experience in capacity-building and knowledge sharing.
Skills
- Excellent Monitoring and Evaluation Skills;
- Good Managerial and Organizational Skills;
- Accuracy;
- Ability to work with limited supervision; and,
- Effective coordination and liaison skills with Implementing Partners.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
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.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications HERE, by 21 September 2022 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
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.
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