Duty Station : Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
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
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; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Fiji; Gabon; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; 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 Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations and the direct supervision of the Project Manager (Social Cohesion), and in close coordination with the relevant national project officers and relevant International Organization for Migration (IOM) sector leads in Cox’s Bazar, and working in close collaboration with IOM’s humanitarian response efforts, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for coordinating and implementing disaster risk reduction and management projects in accordance with the Organization’s policies, standards and operating modalities, as well as donor requirements and in coordination with other relevant units.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Contribute to the development of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)/ Disaster Risk Management (DRM) projects by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing the local context for the planning and administration of projects, and drafting segments of project proposals.
Monitor DRR project expenditures and burn rates and bring issues to the attention of the supervisor.
Provide technical inputs for the development of implementation strategies for the assigned components of the project, facilitating the integration of gender-sensitive approaches.
Provide support and assistance for the timely start-up of the various phases or components of relevant projects. Follow up on logistical and administrative arrangements, cooperate with national authorities, implement project workplans in collaboration with project partners, and ensure that donor reporting information and schedules are available.
In coordination with different project partners, monitor specific aspects of project implementation, identify problems and propose action to expedite the delivery of inputs.
Draft portions of required donor reports in compliance with IOM rules and regulations and highlight gender dimensions.
Participate in DRR and Preparedness technical Working Groups; draft segments of DRR funding and appeals proposals in the framework of the Joint Response Planning (JRP) and the Cox’s Bazar District Development Plan (DDP).
Implement community outreach and engagement processes and mechanisms for beneficiary selection, taking into consideration conflict sensitivity and the needs of both displaced people and host communities.
Undertake regular on-site monitoring and field travel to evaluate project implementation, recommend action to address implementation problems, and provide information and support with respect to project management and internal procedures for monitoring and reporting.
Support multi-sector coordination and provide inputs to help improve DRR capacity.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Disaster Risk Management, Environmental Engineering, Human
Geography, Agricultural Science, Development Studies, Political Science, 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 in project implementation preferably in DRR, environment or other resilience-building programming in crisis and/or post-crisis settings, for example in the areas of energy services, natural resource management, disaster preparedness, environmental impact assessment, stabilization, infrastructure development, livelihoods diversification, early warning and disaster risk assessment.
• Experience in disaster risk management, particularly community participatory approaches (CBDRM) and community contingency planning.
• Experience at an international level with specialized international agencies (United Nations Agencies, International Organizations, and International Non-Government Organizations) preferred;
• Experience working with national and local governmental authorities and donors, as well as with both local and international partner institutions and civil-society organizations in DRM/DRR sectors of work is desirable;
• Prior experience in implementing conflict sensitive approaches in programming, including undertaking analyses and monitoring, is desirable.
• Demonstrated analytical capacity, writing skills and organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines.
• Good knowledge of the standard project management cycle.
• Good knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely in English.
• Computer literacy, especially database tools and strong computer skills.
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of any local language, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
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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.