Project Officer (Camp Coordination and Camp Management) At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Project Officer (Camp Coordination and Camp Management)

Duty Station: Erbil, 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: 25 August 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; 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:

Under the overall supervision of the Head, Preparedness and Response Division, the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator (Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM)), the successful candidate will support the implementation and monitoring of Camp Management operations with particular focus on the following functions of Capacity Building of national actors.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the coordination and monitoring of service provision in camps or informal sites to facilitate timely response and assurance that services meet international standards for sectoral support.
2. Regularly engage with authorities at national and the field level, including in regularizing access procedures and lines of communication with security actors.
3. Assist in the development of strong displacement site-wide communication strategy, complaint and feedback system and community representation forums specifically aimed at increased participation and engagement of women, youth and marginalized groups.
4. Work closely with IOM Protection division to facilitate the streamlining of protection in CCCM formal and informal responses including in assessments and implementation to address protection needs of affected population.
5. Assist the Project Coordinator (CCCM) in capacity building for IOM staff, local authorities and local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs), including through carrying out trainings for field-based staff and partners.
6. Monitor and provide regular updates to CCCM Cluster of Iraq, relevant IOM departments and camp partners regarding displacement and return patterns, level of services and gaps. Coordinate internal IOM camp response and attend all relevant cluster meetings.
7. Work closely with CCCM Information Management staff to help enhance information management and sharing including facilitating collection, analysis, and dissemination of timely and accurate data and products on CCCM formal and informal site responses.
8. Monitor services provided in the informal sites and support the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for camp actors including CCCM mobile team as well as effective process of information gathering.
9. Carry out regular field visits to CCCM formal and informal sites to support the implementation of responses, including community mobilization and project monitoring.
10. Work closely with CCCM Cluster and Durable solution actors on informal sites profilingincluding intentions and needs mapping to facilitate IDPs access to longer term solutions to end their displacement.
11. Work closely with CCCM teams and CCCM Cluster on developing informal sites exitstrategy including support in facilitating informal sites Eviction Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Engineering, International Relations, Social Science 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

• Familiarity with the UN common system or similar systems, knowledge of staff rules and regulations, staff entitlements and benefits, recruitment and selection practices and training programmes.
• Work experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions, and NGOs – experience in the region is an asset; and,
• Experience in CCCM at a managerial level, in emergency and conflict environments; significant CCCM technical experience to guide and lead the CCCM programme teams.

Skills

• Effectively applies knowledge of relevant human resources theories and practices and recognizes their application within existing IOM processes;
• Delivers human resources solutions customized to the needs of IOM;
• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; and,
• Adapts best human resources practices to the requirements of IOM to facilitate the achievement of strategic 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 Kurdish 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.