Back Project Officer (Peacebuilding)

Position Title : Project Officer (Peacebuilding)

Duty Station : Wau, 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 : 27 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:

1. Internal candidates

2. 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:

IOM in South Sudan has a broad range of programming centered around three broad areas: humanitarian coordination and support; humanitarian response and resilience; and peacebuilding, transition and development. Humanitarian coordination and support includes leading/co-leading the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) Clusters, Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and management of WASH and Shelter and NFI core-pipelines, humanitarian hubs and common transport services. Humanitarian response and resilience includes CCCM, WASH, Shelter & NFI, health, protection, gender equality and inclusion, mental health and psychosocial support and the management of a Rapid Response Fund. Under peacebuilding, transition and development, IOM South Sudan implements programming on housing, land and property Page issues, transition and recovery, transhumance conflict prevention, community-based violence reduction, community development and migration management.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Operations in Juba and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Transition and Recovery), the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for providing technical support and contributing to the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of Transition and Recovery programmes in former Western Bahr El Ghazal State and elsewhere in South Sudan as may be detailed from time to time by Transition and Recovery Unit (TRU) Programme Coordinator.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Monitor and coordinate the day-to-day administration of TRU projects in Wau. Provide technical support and assistance throughout the project lifecycle including development, implementation (timely start-up) monitoring and learning and finalization of TRU projects and initiatives in Western Bahr El Ghazal.

2. Maintain effective and regular liaison and coordination with the project/programme partners, such as governmental authorities, UN agencies, national non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and any other concerned agencies and working groups, aiming at coordinating and promoting new activities and facilitating the implementation of ongoing activities or new projects/programmes.

3. Facilitate cross sectoral and cross thematic coordination within IOM to help leverage capacity, skills and impact of programming initiatives.

4. Inform the TRU coordinator on proposed corrective actions, project review, and possible programming opportunities and partnerships.

5. Provide technical and logistical support and guidance for the roll-out of transition and recovery, community stabilization, and durable solutions programmes and activities that contribute to sustainable return and reintegration. In addition, organize and monitor community participation in specific aspects related to projects implementation.

6. Provide technical inputs for the development, implementation and monitoring of conflict management, peacebuilding, durable solutions, and livelihoods activities, and draft training curriculums as appropriate.

7. Implement capacity building and awareness raising activities, including Training-of-Trainers (ToTs) initiatives on conflict transformation, peacebuilding and livelihoods for programme target groups as needed; conduct induction and briefing sessions with partner organizations and staff on the technical aspects of conflict resolution as needed.

8. Supervise TRU Wau support staff in the performance of their respective duties and facilitate the efficient functioning of the unit in the Sub-Office.

9. Conduct regular field visits to project sites and provide on-site technical guidance and information. Draft project/programe progress reports for relevant project/programmes in a timely manner.

10. Monitor and evaluate specific aspects of project/programme in line with donor specifications.

11. Support the TRD Coordinator in maintaining a pipeline of new project proposals. Document gaps and opportunities for further programming; contribute to the development of concepts notes and project proposals to address the gaps identified.

12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, 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.

Experience

• Experience in project implementation in post conflict or transitional situations;

• Project implementation and supervisory experience at the field level required;

• Experience in coordinating with other programme units and ability to establish and maintain working relations with government counterparts, UN agencies;

• Experience working with National NGO partners to build their capacity to influence the development of civil society in South Sudan;

• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and capacity building activities;

• Demonstrated experience in community-based approach in conflict management and mediation;

• Demonstrated experience in peacebuilding and mediation programming;

• Similar work experience in South Sudan.

Skills

• Ability to manage community dynamic;

• Good understanding and application of conflict sensitive communication;

• Excellent conflict sensitive communication skills;

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;

• Ability to write analytical reports;

• Excellent community facilitation, coordination and mentorship skills.

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, French, Spanish and/or local language 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

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.

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.