Position Title: Project Officer (Cash-based Intervention)
Duty Station: Multiple Duty Stations, Yemen
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: 28 October 2021
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; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros;Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Luxembourg; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Field Coordinator and the direct supervision of the
Cluster Co-Coordinator (Shelter/NFI/CCCM) in Sana’a and the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the implementation of Cash Assistance activities. The selected candidate will also assist various programme units such as CCCM, WASH, SNFI and Transition and Recovery in implementing Cash activities.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Coordinate and implement Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) activities.
Technically supervise Cash field staff in multiple locations to implement cash activities effectively.
Contribute to the design of and implement Cash activities and objectives, in close coordination with the Programme Managers; provide technical support to other units in implementing cash-based interventions (CBI) in their sectors, as and where appropriate.
In close coordination with Procurement Unit, act as a focal point for the procurement and contracting of Financial Platform/Service Providers, as and where appropriate, facilitating the harmonization of actors across operational units of IOM.
Provide technical capacity building to field staff in order to facilitate outcome/impact focused programmes and accountability to beneficiaries in line with IOM and donor policies.
Participate in the development of and maintain an up-to-date central and systematic information management system whereby relevant project information, data and lessons are accessible for use as required.
Draft and check the availability of up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and tools as pertain to CBI across the program portfolio of IOM.
Act as a focal point with the contracted financial service providers to facilitate effective and timely service delivery.
Assist to ensure Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities respond to the technical needs ofCBIs and promote continues learning and post distribution monitoring activities in close coordination with the M&E Unit.
Contribute to drafting relevant project reports, budgets, and proposals in coordination with the Cluster Co-Coordinator (Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM)) and the Programme Support Unit.
Participate in the Cash Working Group, the Cash Consortium of Yemen meetings, and the Rapid Response Mechanism meetings.
Attend relevant coordination meetings and prepare minutes as requested.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Economic Development, International Relations 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.
• Strong international experience in cash programming in a humanitarian context, preferably across multiple sectors, including experience in emergency related;
• Demonstrated understanding of the Coordination Architecture in the Cluster Approach;
• Ability to effectively represent IOM and its interests to key stakeholders.
• Experience in identifying and developing local partnerships, including with the private sector;
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving;
• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by theOrganization;
• Knowledge of the cluster system; and,
• Knowledge of Sphere standards and other training in humanitarian response preferred.
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.
Duty stations will be Al-Mokha and Marib.
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.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
This vacancy is archived.