National Program Officer (DTM Transhumance) At CTG

Overview of position

The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), is working alongside IOM’s Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC) and Community Stabilization (CS) units to reduce the impacts of environmental degradation and climate change on conflict and displacement in Galmudug. To better understand competition over access to natural resources and existing dynamics amongst and between groups in Galmudug state, it is critical to collect data on pastoralist transhumant communities. As part of this project, DTM will pilot Transhumance Tracking in Galmudug taking into account the experience of DTM’s Transhumance Tracking in West and Central Africa through the implementation of the Transhumance Tracking Tool (TTT). Transhumance Tracking has an overall objective of providing regular and transparent data on pastoralist mobility to contribute to the resilience and livelihoods adaptation of affected populations in Galmudug.

DTM requires a consultant to support the contextualization and the roll out of the TTT in Galmudug state.

Under the direct supervision of the DTM Programme Manager, the consultant will support the design and implementation of a methodology and tools for Transhumance Tracking in Galmudug state.

Role objectives

1. In collaboration with the DTM Program Manager, design, plan, implement, and monitor Transhumance Tracking in accordance with DTM’s methodology and project work plans
2. Conduct stakeholder mapping of key stakeholders involved in pastoralism at state (Galmudug) and federal level to understand presence, dynamics and needs.
3. Facilitate participatory mapping exercises to identify pastoralist routes, and their characteristics: engage local pastoral groups and IGAD Centre for Pastoral Areas and Livestock Development (ICPALD) to identify the migration routes at strategic internal transit points as well as on the border with Ethiopia
4. Contribute to design of methodology and survey tools, including establishment of network of Key Informants who can provide information on pastoralist dynamics
5. Engage, ensure buy-in and maintain direct dialogue and consultation with key stakeholders involved in pastoralism, including authorities to support the implementation of activities, including diverse government departments with responsibilities on pastoralism
6. Maintain continuous dialogue and information sharing to the DTM Programme Manager on the progress of actions, and the identified issues and solutions taken
7. Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by the DTM Programme Manager

Project reporting

Programme Manager

Key competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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 1

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.
• 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
• Experience coordinating with different stakeholders for the implementation of migration, livestock of pastoral activities
• Experience working with international organizations and humanitarian/development operations, including for an international NGO or UN agency experience in IOM an advantage.
• Professional experience in designing and implementing multi-faceted and sectoral livestock/pastoral or livelihood programmes in arid and semi-arid areas.
• Experience working in Galmudug state a distinct advantage Experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-governmental or governmental institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting;

Further information

• Solid understanding of pastoralism dynamics in Galmudug state
• Excellent knowledge of Galmudug state. Knowledge of other Somalia states, regions and districts is an advantage.
• Excellent, communication, reporting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent work planning and project implementation skills.
• Experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheet and data analysis
• Fluency in Somali and English
• Travel required: Frequent, deep field travel in Galmudug is necessary.