Duty Station : Gaziantep, Turkey
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
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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; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; 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 Sub-Office (HoSO) East, Southeast, Mediterranean (ESEM) Region, and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the technical and programmatic oversight and implementation of Shelter and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) operations for IOM’s cross-border humanitarian operations. The focus will be on ensuring high quality and holistic Shelter and WASH approaches through close coordination with other IOM programmes, including camp management.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for strategic engagement with relevant coordination forums, namely the Shelter and WASH clusters. The role will require significant work on partner capacity building and technical support in key implementation modalities (distributions, construction management etc.) as well as overall project management.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Lead on the management and technical dimensions of IOM’s cross-border Shelter and WASH projects, ensuring that activities and modalities to be implemented are in line with humanitarian standards and best practices.
Provide technical oversight, plan and manage implementation of IOM’s shelter and WASH activities inside and outside of camps. This includes activities such as shelter rehabilitation and repair, planning and establishment of Internally Displaced Person (IDP) sites, camp infrastructure upgrades, and delivery of emergency WASH services.
Implement and strengthen remote management protocols across Shelter and WASH projects, ensuring adherence of Implementing Partners to IOM rules and standards. Ensure risk mitigation measures are mainstreamed.
Provide direct and overall supervision to all Shelter and WASH unit staff, including mentoring and capacity development support. Recommend appropriate structuring of the unit and delegation of tasks to staff based on skills, experience and programmatic requirements.
Provide overall technical supervision and of Implementing partners. Implement and maintain monitoring modalities for construction works as required. Develop training curricula for partners in distribution, construction project management and technical components of shelter and WASH activities.
Represent IOM in relevant coordination forums, including the Shelter and WASH clusters and other technical working groups. Provide technical inputs and support to Clusters when required. Establish partnerships with respective clusters, local authorities and national/international non-governmental organizations tasked with service delivery.
Provide periodic procurement plans for required Shelter and WASH programming, to HoSO and other relevant management, including specifications for all items with guidance from Global Shelter & settlements/Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Support units in Geneva.
Work with Senior Programme Coordination, HoSO, and Resource Management Officer(RMO) to track project expenditures and resolve financial, procurement, and contractual issues as they arise.
Ensure relevant appropriate data and information management required for tracking the implementation of IOM’s projects are in place and effectively share with relevant departments for coordination and reporting.
Develop proposals together with project development unit and provide inputs for financial and narrative reports on Shelter and WASH operations as required by donor counterparts. Contribute to the development of sector-specific response plans and overall IOM strategies for shelter, settlements and WASH.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven technical experience in shelter / WASH operations preferably at a managerial level, in emergency and conflict environments;
• Has significant shelter technical experience in order to guide and lead the Shelter and WASH project teams.
• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
• Works effectively with donors, local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives;
• Excellent Monitoring and Evaluation Skills, Managerial and Organizational Skills, Accurate;
• Ability to work with limited supervision;
• Effective in coordinating actions with other implementing partners.
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, 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.