Operations Officer (WASH) At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Operations Officer (WASH)

Duty Station: Al-Mokha, Yemen

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: 01 June 2022

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:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Madagascar; 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:

Working under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Shelter/Non-Food Items (NFI)/ Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM)), the direct supervision of Programme Coordinator Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Shelter (WASH) and administrative supervision of the Field Programmes Coordinator, the Operations Officer will implement WASH activities and assist the Programme Coordinator (WASH) as required.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Contribute technical inputs for the development and execution of the WASH strategy for IOMin the country.
2. Check project(s) activities in terms of intended scope, time and budget as per the approved project’s work plan as designed by the Programme Manager and bring to the attention of the PM any delay or workaround that may be required for timely completion of activities.
3. Provide necessary information and documentation to the WASH Programme Manager for the preparation of project proposals and/or for IOM to contact potential donors. Actively assist in the coordination of donor visits. Contribute to contingency planning for possible WASH emergency response if required
4. Draft and/or review technical specifications, Bills of Quantity (BoQs), drawings of the WASHinfrastructure planned to be implemented as necessary in order to contribute to the quality of the output and facilitate alignment to donor requirements. Assess technically the progress of the project(s) for compliance of outputs to planned targets. Monitor project(s) expenditures and burn rates. Adhere to the guidelines provided by the WASH programme manager regarding the use of budget lines for the project(s) activities. Supervise project support staff and provide training as required.
5. Monitor and follow up on project(s) procurement in line with approved by the WASHProgramme Manager specifications or BoQs, working in close coordination with the procurement and logistics unit for the procurement and delivery of the required materials and items to the respective sites in a timely manner. Follow up on the schedule with contractors and prepare and sign completion certificates.
6. Check that relevant permits and authorizations are obtained from the local authorities for project stability and good relations with the local government.
7. Under the direction of the WASH Programme Manager, coordinate the implementation of activities with IOM support units.
8. Communicate with implementation partners and relevant stakeholders. Make sure that relevant and necessary information is transmitted in a timely manner upstream to the WASH Programme Manager and downstream to the members of the WASH team.
9. Monitor the project implementation by performing regular visits to the areas of operation and record relevant data for further analysis. Ensure that all the project data and information is archived and shared appropriately. Draft and submit regular progress reports to the WASH Programme Manager, highlighting progress, constraints and requirements for project completion.
10. Facilitate the integration of cross-cutting issues such as GBV, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Environment and other cross cutting issues of relevance in WASH programming.
11. Supervise WASH national staff in Marib, ensuring appropriate work distribution and review of outputs. Assist in resolving team conflicts.
12. Provide cover and support for WASH team members during R&R, as required.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Hydraulic, Mechanical or Chemical), Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Geology or Public Health 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 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, preferably at a managerial level, in emergency and conflict environments.

Skills

• Excellent Monitoring and Evaluation Skills; Managerial Skills; Organizational Skills; Accuracy; Ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
• Works effectively with Donors, local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives;

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic 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 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. 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.