IOM recruits a Project Officer (Shelter, Non-Food Items and Cash Response)- Tunis , Tunisia
Description :
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 :
- Internal candidates
- 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 :
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.
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission in Libya, the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Direct Assistance, Migration Resource and Response Mechanism and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Response), and in close coordination with the relevant Programme Managers/Coordinators, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the coordination and implementation of IOM programmes related to Shelter, Non- Food Items (NFIs) and Cash Assistance in Libya.
Core Functions / Responsibilities :
- Monitor and implement IOM Libya’s Shelter, NFIs, and Cash response, including targeting, registration, verification, distribution, and follow up, in coordination with relevant sectors and stakeholders while monitoring consistency with IOM Libya’s strategic objectives and approaches ;
- Ensure internal coordination between the Direct Assistance unit and logistics and warehouse including regular check of the stock availability, follow up on delivery schedules and ensure accurate record keeping ;
- Maintain data collection and analysis mechanisms, including distributions tracking systems and share relevant information with other units and partners within the humanitarian community ;
- Coordinate timely and effective distribution of assistance through evidence-based selection criteria and the relevant sector coordination mechanism that operates at the federal and the state level, while considering participatory community-based approaches ;
- Support procurement processes by providing relevant documentation and pipeline projections for shelter/NFIs in coordination with Procurement and Logistics team; monitor stock levels against the prepositioning plan and the maintenance of adequate levels in the warehouse/s ;
- Draft distribution reports, including analysis and recommendations. Provide technical support, in coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation unit, for post-distribution monitoring exercises, and draft Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) reports accordingly, taking into account lessons learned for following rounds of assistance ;
- Participate in needs assessments, in coordination with sectors and relevant stakeholders, and draft assessment reports, analyses and recommendations for future programming ;
- Contribute to the establishment of, and implement a cash/voucher response where applicable, monitoring adherence to standard operating procedures and guidelines in close coordination with the Programme Coordinator. Attend Cash Working Group (WG) and other coordination meetings ;
- In consultation with the Programme Coordinator, PDSU and other relevant stakeholders contribute towards the development of projects aiming to transition from emergency response to longer term shelter recovery programming.
- Maintain contact and share information with the shelter/NFIs, cash working group, the Direct Assistance sub-working group and government and humanitarian stakeholders relevant to the implementation of programmes. Attend all coordination meetings relevant to the sectors ;
- Monitor the day-to-day implementation of project activities including undertaking of regular field visits to ensure compliance with the workplan, project documents, and IOM rules, regulations, policies and guidelines. Identify and document significant project events, decisions, problems or deviations. Contribute technical inputs for the preparation of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relevant to the emergency response ;
- Work in close collaboration with the Project Development (PD) Unit and provide the necessary timely information for the development of donor reports and the drafting of project proposals. Assist in planning and organizing donor visits to implementation sites where needed ;
- In close coordination with the PD Unit, assist in the preparation of factsheets, press releases and other visibility materials that highlight project successes for wider internal and external audiences ;
- Contribute to the integration of priority cross-cutting issues in shelter, NFIs and cash needs assessment, response, planning and monitoring (e.g. age, diversity, environment, gender, protection, HIV/AIDS and human rights) ;
- Supervise and provide technical and administrative support to field-based project staff in planning, implementing, monitoring and documenting activities (such as tracking delivery challenges, lessons learnt and best practices), and make recommendations for further capacity development ;
- Provide technical support to implementing partners in the field on shelter, NFIs and cash response and reporting as required ;
- Perform such other duties as maybe assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience :
Education :
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Disaster Management, International Relations, Conflict Management, Human Rights, 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 :
- Operational field experience is required ;
- Emergency experience preferred ;
- Experience in project implementation and management, monitoring and reporting ;
- Knowledge of the region is an advantage ;
- Experience in implementing cash programming is an advantage .
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.
Note :
The position will be in Tunis, Tunisia; with possibility of relocation to Libya if and when the situation is conducive.
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
- 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.
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.
How to apply :
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 23 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 10.07.2019 to 23.07.2019
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 : VN 2019/187(P)Project Officer(Shelter,NFI&CashResp)P2IOM Libya in Tunis,Tunisia
(56046791) Released
Posting: Posting NC56046792 (56046792) Released
