Country: Iraq
Closing date: 18 Nov 2018
Position Title : Shelter Cluster Hub Coordinator (Center/South)
Duty Station : Baghdad, Iraq
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 : 18 November 2018
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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People's Democratic
Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Swaziland,
Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Emergency and Programmes Coordinator/Head of Programmes and the direct supervision of the Head of the Preparedness and Response Unit and in coordination with the National Shelter Cluster Coordinator, the successful candidate will support the national and local authorities towards the effective provision of assistance to the affected population through the timely and efficient monitoring and coordination of Shelter partners in the Centre-South of Iraq.
Moreover s/he will contribute to a multi-sectorial response to assist and protect displaced populations in camps and host communities and will provide technical inputs for the identification of emergency solutions.
The sheer size of the responsibilities of Shelter-Non-Food Items (NFI) Sector requires the commitment and participation of several organizations and agencies. S/he will assist with the development of capacity and standards for a comprehensive shelter/NFI and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) emergency response.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Coordinate with all humanitarian partners in the Centre-South (including national and international NGOs, the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement and other international organizations), as well as with national authorities and local structures, and facilitate synergy and harmonization.
Provide guidance for and contribute to the establishment/maintenance of appropriate sectoral coordination mechanisms in the Centre-South. Make recommendations for improvements or changes at the sub-national level.
In coordination with the national cluster lead, assist with the development of preparedness and response strategies and action plans for the Cluster. Review and evaluate overall country strategies, such as the Emergency Response Plan or Common Humanitarian Action Plan (CHAP), and document and bring to the attention of the supervisor if Cluster strategies and action plans are not adequately reflected.
Ensure the provision of relevant policy guidelines, technical standards and commitments that the Government has undertaken under international humanitarian and human rights law to Shelter Cluster members in the Centre-South.
Facilitate compliance of shelter responses in the Centre-South to Iraq shelter cluster strategy, existing (Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC)) policy guidelines, technical standards, and relevant Government human rights legal obligations.
Draw lessons learned from past activities and propose revisions to strategies and action plans accordingly in the light of these and needs as they evolve.
As soon as appropriate, initiate preparatory work and implement strategies for the recovery phase and the handover to national and local authorities.
Closely work with the national Shelter team on the development and maintenance of simple, user-friendly reporting formats in consultation with the local authorities, providers of assistance and other key stakeholders, and organize training on the use of these reporting tools among assistance providers and other stakeholders.
At the sub-national level, collect and compile data on needs and assistance being provided in a timely and efficient manner, including feedback and/or issues raised by the affected population, and communicate the data gathered at the hub level to the national coordinator.
Coordinate with other clusters/ working groups at the sub national level to encourage complementarity and cross-sectoral analysis of information on the disaster response.
Contribute to the resource mobilization efforts, identifying potential new project opportunities and contributing to the preparation of project proposals.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Humanitarian Assistance, Social Sciences, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning 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 programme management, preferably in Shelter/CCCM cluster coordination in conflict and/or other displacement situations;
• Experience liaising and working with government, local communities, UN and NGO partners;
• Experience in conflict/emergency zones and in working in a high-risk environment;
• Experience in project formulation and implementation at national and international levels;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, and with other national and international institutions;
• Familiarity with the region is an asset.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
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.
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.
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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 18 November 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 05.11.2018 to 18.11.2018
Requisition: SVN2018/284(P)-ShelterClusterHubCoordinator(Center/South)(P2)-Baghdad,Iraq
(55713025) Released
Posting: Posting NC55713036 (55713036) Released