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Position Title: Project Officer (Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM))

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, nine months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 22 June 2023

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.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Emergency & Post Crisis Programme (ECP) Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Project Manager (Camp Management & Camp Coordination (CCCM)), the successful candidate will assist with promoting adequate and community-owned delivery of services in sites/locations hosting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Through remote coordination and regular field visits, they will assist the concerned programme unit with the following:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the establishment/maintenance of an effective coordination system of service provision at site level, across sub-national IOM CCCM AoRs.
2. Participate in required assessments at site/relevant geographic level, aimed at collecting information on services available, population needs, and composition.
3. Input into camp information management systems, in line with sector guidelines including sex- and age-disaggregated data. Share information with all relevant stakeholders, in a manner that upholds the principle of data protection and confidentiality.
4. Facilitate accountability to and participation of affected populations across intervention locations, by helping to coordinate CCCM’s CFM system, training for community leaders, etc., with particular emphasis on meaningful inclusion of women, children, elderly, and persons with specific needs into decision-making processes.
5. Ensure that the displaced are aware of the assistance and services available on the site and how to access them.
6. Provide information and guidance with respect to the clarification of roles and responsibilities among stakeholders in the camp, and support capacity-building activities including in-person training, and on-the-job coaching, including in drought-affected locations.
7. Monitor and coordinate with the Site Planning & Development Officer on the maintenance of site infrastructure and support the mobilization of site residents with a focus on accessibility, sustainability, and community/local government ownership.
8. Support CCCM procurement processes by liaising with CCCM teams and procurement staff at sub and head office levels, inputting into Procurement Planning, monitoring open procurements through financial monitoring, and ensuring correct supporting documentation from the Programme side.
9. Maintain appropriate links with national/local authorities, state institutions, civil society, and other relevant stakeholders, including effective coordination and information exchange with them.
10. Assist with the development of IOM site management standard operating procedures as well as other strategic documents.
11. Provide technical inputs for resource mobilization efforts as well as for meeting donor reporting requirements.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, 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

• Practical experience with international organizations, in development, implementation, and evaluation, and/or programme implementation and management;
• Experience in Camp Coordination and Camp Management, relocation, cash for work, ES/NFI, and project management;
• Familiarity with different project cycle steps and donor relations;
• Experience in return and reintegration of vulnerable persons;
• Demonstrated experience in training and managing large teams of co-workers and multi-component programmes;
• Experience working in hardship stations;

Skills

• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office package (Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), internet, and Email.

Languages

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, such as Amharic, Somali, Afan Oromo, Tigrinya, and either French 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.

Notes

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 five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 actions 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.