Position Title : Senior Programme Coordinator (Resilience/DRR, WASH, MECC and Livelihood)
Duty Station : IOM Somalia in Nairobi*, Kenya
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 08 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. 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
External female candidates:
Candidate from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; 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 of IOM and female candidates.
Context:
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission, direct supervision of the Deputy of Chief of mission and in close collaboration and consultation with the relevant Regional Thematic Specialists in the Regional Office (RO) in Nairobi the successful candidate will be responsible for the successful implementation and overall management of the portfolio of the Resilience, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Environment and Climate Change (MECC) and Livelihood programmes and projects of IOM in Somalia.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Design and ensure the execution of the overall Resilience, WASH, MECC and Livelihood strategy for IOM in Somalia.
Manage the overall implementation of the Resilience, WASH, MECC and Livelihood program to guarantee that scope, budget, time and quality are in accordance with the different project’s specifications, donor requirements and IOM rules and regulations.
Ensure appropriate and timely resource mobilization for the successful implementation of different projects and activities including but not limited to: Resilience (Disaster Risk Reduction and mitigation), WASH (emergency response, recovery and long term solution), MECC (climate adaptation and policy development) and livelihood program (job creation, vocational training).
Proactively identify program development opportunities in line with national development plan (NDP-9) in Somalia, expand resource mobilization avenues and new thematic areas of technical intervention and strategic partnerships that would promote the expansion of IOM’s Resilience, WASH and MECC and Livelihood portfolio.
Liaise effectively with donors, Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Federal Member States (FMS) in order to ensure good relationship aimed to strengthen the Resilience, WASH, MECC and Livelihood program in Somalia.
Coordinate closely with the Program Support Unit regarding project developments, monitoring, and reporting.
Manage and monitor technically and administratively the resilience, WASH, MECC, and Livelihood program in the country. Ensure that adequate and relevant capacity building, are provided to the members of the team.
Ensure that the Resilience, WASH, MECC, and Livelihood program are driven by a sound Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework that leads to continuous improvement and fine-tuning of systems and processes.
Actively liaise with the other UN Agencies, UNICEF, UNEP, UNDP, FAO, and OCHA as well as cluster (Food security, WASH) and government authorities/entities and any other relevant stakeholder to ensure that Resilience, WASH, MECC and Livelihood activities are coordinated according to agreed standards, to avoid duplication, violation of national regulations or contravention of operational agreements set by the humanitarian and development communities in Somalia.
Ensure that any needed agreement or authorization from the Federal government of Somalia, federal member states and local authorities are convened to guarantee project stability and good relations with the government of Somalia.
Ensure effective and active communication with all the relevant stakeholders, internal and external. Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the Deputy Chief of mission and PSU and ensure that all the project data and information is archived and shared appropriately.
In coordination with the Resource Management Unit and Procurement and Logistics Unit oversee all programme related procurement efforts for supplies and services, ensuring that the processes are transparent and in line with IOM and donor’s regulations.
Provide the necessary resources to effectively monitor all contractual agreements with service providers and /or implementing parties.
Ensure cross-cutting issues are integrated all the programs such as Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and other cross-cutting issues related to mainstreaming in coordination relevant units.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Water Resource Management, Environment, and Climate change or a related field from an accredited academic with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Field experience in a complex humanitarian emergency or post-conflict in Somalia or in the region;
• Experience in at least two large recovery and development projects in Somalia or in the region, including proposal development, technical design, implementation, and M&E activities;
• Experience in working in UN or international organization;
• Experience and good record in liaising, partnership and engagement with government institutions and donors in Somalia or in the region;
• Extensive experience and proven track record on program/project implementation and management in Somalia or in the region;
• Good knowledge of software applications including drawing and designing CAD, spreadsheet, database, statistical packages, and Microsoft software;
• Experience of multi-tasking skills as well ability to manage competing priorities under pressure and meeting deadlines;
• Experience and good knowledge of Somalia culture and in the African region is an advantage.
Skills
• Strong experience in developing proposals and budgets and preparing donor reports;
• Experience planning, organizing, and facilitation of training;
• Experience in conducting Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), with understanding of M&E tools and approaches.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French, Spanish and/or of Somali is an advantage.
Notes
*With frequent travel and possible relocation to Somalia if and when 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 3
• 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 3
• 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.p
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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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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.