SPECIAL VACANCY NOTICE
Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position Title: Senior Programme Assistant
Vacancy Number: SVN/IOMSO/005/2020
Duty Station: Berbera, Somaliland
Classification: General Service, Grade G6**
Type of Appointment: Short term, six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 15 April, 2020
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. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Context:
Somalia is characterized by a complex migration crisis caused by conflict, natural disasters and a general lack of opportunities. Both conflict and natural disasters have led to the displacement of millions of people, both internally and across international borders, resulting in approximately 1 million refugees in the region and 1.1 internally displaced persons. Further, an unknown number of migrants and refugees have also left the country towards Europe and the Middle East, as well as to Southern Africa. The situation in Somalia remains volatile with recurring drought and floods and an ongoing conflict between the Federal Government of Somalia with Al-Shabaab as well as inter-clan conflicts. While the situation in Somaliland is more stable, the recent drought and influx of returnees from Yemen, as well as the large number of IDPs pose a strain on the government’s capacity to respond.
Recent gains in stability, political development and a changing environment in the neighboring countries, however, have led to an increasing number of Somalilanders/Somalis returning to their country, leading to an increasing need to improve the coping capacities of return areas but also opening up opportunities for recovery, as many returnees have skills that are direly needed in Somaliland. The potential closure of Dadaab further highlights the need for comprehensive return and reintegration programming. The conflict in Yemen has further also led to significant return of Somalilanders/Somalis who require support. Durable solutions of IDPs are increasingly on the agenda within the framework of recovery and stabilization.
The selected Senior Programme Assistant - Migrant Protection and Assistance Division (MPA) based in Berbera, will support with the MPA National Project Officer with both programmatic and administrative tasks in Berbera to support the successful implementation of activities within the framework of MPA portfolio
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager - MPA, the direct supervision of the National Project Officer - MPA, based in Hargeisa, and in close cooperation and coordination with other Programme units, in particular Migrant Health Division (MHD), the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Provide specialized assistance in the planning, implementation and monitoring of Migrant Protection and Assistance Division activities in Berbera, and surrounding areas.
Provide inputs for proposals and donor reports on MPA portfolio to the MPA National Programme Officer and MPA Programme Officer/Manager.
Support the coordination and implementation with all MPA activities, with a focus on the return of Somalis and facilitated Assisted Spontaneous Returnees (ASR), and self-Spontaneous Arrivals (SA) from Yemen by providing reception and onward transportation assistance.
Coordinate with local and regional Government and inform/update them on IOM activities/programming, etc.
Coordinate, organize and participate in assessments and field missions related to MPA activities.
Represent the unit in internal and external meetings as assigned by the MPA National Programme Officer and/or the MPA Programme Officer/Manager in Hargeisa and/or Mogadishu.
Act main focal point for Yemen returns tracking sheet numbers and database for both Berbera (Somaliland), and Bossaso (Puntland) and provide monthly reports to MPA National Programme Officer, and MPA Information Management Officer in Mogadishu.
Coordinate daily activities with seconded MoH medical team to IOM health clinic in Berbera, Somaliland.
Keep track of financial spending on assigned activities.
Provide inputs to procurement plans and ensure procurement for assigned activities is completed in a timely fashion
Provide inputs for tenders, calls for proposals, agreements and other project relevant documents with regards to MPA portfolio.
Monitor work of local implementing partners and sub-contractors and report back to the MPA National Programme Officer/MPA Programme Officer/Manger.
Continuously monitor to assess the progress of project implementation and recommend action to the MPA National Programme Officer in Hargeisa.
Provide inputs to project reports and project updates
Undertake duty travels as needed.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Experience
Languages
Fluency in English and Somali is required.
Required Competencies
Values
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2*
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.
This vacancy is archived.