Livelihoods Officer At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Livelihoods Officer

Duty Station: Beirut, Lebanon

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

Closing Date: 02 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:

IOM Lebanon contributes to the Syria Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP) through recovery and resilience programming aimed to enhance employment opportunities, increase local commercial activity, and address the drivers of intercommunal tension through social cohesion, livelihoods, community stabilization, and disaster risk reduction interventions. Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office in Lebanon, the direct supervision of the Head of Programmes, and in coordination with the Syria Crisis Coordinator in Geneva and the Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS) at RO Cairo, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic guidance to and technical oversight for IOM’s Syrian refugee response activities in Lebanon, including recovery and resilience programmes with a focus on cash-for-work, financial and business development support, and vocational training activities.

The Livelihoods Officer is expected to carry out the duties in accordance with the strictest ethical standards and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Guide the development of IOM’s refugee response livelihoods strategy in Lebanon, while ensuring compatibility with other sector partners, partnership with central and local authorities and an alignment with IOMs overall strategic direction.
2. Provide technical assistance to IOM’s refugee response livelihood interventions, with focus on women engagement in livelihood activities. In particular, lead strategic planning of project activities, review and monitor the implementation of projects, evaluate results, and recommend corrective action to improve programme delivery and coordination, as necessary.
3. Explore partnerships with relevant refugee response stakeholders, including local government authorities and the private sector, to coordinate and facilitate programme implementation, maximize performance, promote new activities, and raise funds for new projects.
4. Represent IOM in the relevant policy and technical working groups established under the UNStrategic Framework, the Lebanon Crisis Response Plan, the Emergency Response Plan, and the Reform, Recovery, and Reconstruction Framework, as well as other forums, to ensure proper coordination and presentation of recovery and resilience activities.
5. Pro-actively seek new 3RP funding from government and non-government donors and liaise with donor counterparts to discuss programme and project possibilities, coordinate and promote new activities and raise funds for new projects. Design and develop new projects, in coordination with the Programme Support Unit.
6. Plan, develop, organize and deliver capacity-building activities for staff, partners, government officials, and other actors.
7. Prepare and disseminate reports, including donor reports, information products, communications and visibility materials, for donors, government and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring timely submission and compliance with donor and IOM requirements.
8. Ensure conflict sensitivity, accountability to affected populations (AAP), gender, disability, and protection mainstreaming in project planning and implementation.
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, Economics, Law, or a related field 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.

Experience

• Minimum five years of relevant working experience in implementation and management of emergency response in hardship duty stations and emergency and development settings with complex operating environments preferred;
• Experience in the field of migration or refugee response, including prevention, preparedness, emergency, transition and recovery (specifically, livelihoods and small and medium-size business support);
• Work experience in the MENA region or on the Syrian conflict and its impact on the affected population is an asset;
• Experience in emergency operations and in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/ international institutions and UN, IOM or INGOs.

Skills

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization and an understanding of complex social-political and cultural environments;
• Excellent writing skills and knowledge of IOM project development procedures (including PRIMA) and processes;
• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations;
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation;
• Excellent people and communication skills and demonstrated;
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming; and,
• Knowledge of humanitarian architecture, especially in relation to protection and relevant areas of responsibility.

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 French and 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.