Project Officer (Shelter, NFI and CCCM) At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Project Officer (Shelter, NFI and CCCM)

Duty Station: Gaziantep, Republic of Türkiye

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, Five months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 30 July 2024

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; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; 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 of Sub-Office East, Southeast, Mediterranean (ESEM) Region, and the direct supervision of the Emergency, Post Crisis and Transition Coordinator, the Project Officer (Shelter, NFI and CCCM) will be responsible and accountable for the technical and programmatic monitoring and implementation of Shelter/Non-Food Items (NFI) and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) projects activities in the context of the cross-border response to North-West Syria coordinated from Gaziantep, as well as the refugee response in Türkiye.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate the overall implementation of the Shelter/NFI, CCCM and TSS (Temporary Settlement Support) projects, including monitoring the budgetary, administrative, and technical aspects, in line with IOM’s policies and procedures.
2. Implement, maintain, or contribute to the improvement of relevant project management tools.
3. Provide technical inputs and provide guidance to field teams for Shelter, NFI and CCCM processes and assessments.
4. Coordinate with relevant departments, including protection, legal, private sector engagement, media and communications, finance, etc., to facilitate compliance with donor and IOM requirements.
5. Monitor project budget and expenditures, check alignment with internal and donor requirements, and ensure that budget lines are respected. Track burn rates to support the effective use of project funds and maintain effective and regular liaison with the supervisor.
6. Monitor the use of resources and delivery of Shelter/NFI and CCCM project targets and requirements, bringing delays, bottlenecks, quality, budget or procedural issues to the attention of the supervisor and making recommendations for corrective actions.
7. Coordinate adequate information management for project related activities, including beneficiary data management according to IOM policies, data collection and analysis for reporting and other information management products such as factsheets, dashboards, etc., in close coordination with the donor and other relevant stakeholders.
8. Maintain liaison with relevant project stakeholders, implementing partners, local officials and other counterparts. Draft segments of project reports, situation reports and project updates as necessary. Archive and share requested project data and information.
9. Participate in the regular coordination meetings at sub national cluster level such as technical working group meetings, and relevant coordination meetings with relevant stakeholders (Local authorities, United Nations (UN) agencies, International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO), Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) etc.).
10. Work closely with the Logistics and Procurement Unit on the procurement process and the delivery of program items. Participate in bidding processes and monitor the performance of the contractors to facilitate timely response and high-quality delivery of services.
11. Contribute to the capacity building of the Shelter/NFI and CCCM team by conducting and contributing to the development of training modules for staff and partners.
12. Facilitate the integration of cross-cutting issues in assigned Shelter, NFI and CCCM project implementation such as Gender Based Violence (GBV), Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Environment and other cross cutting issues of relevance.
13. Contribute to the drafting of proposals and provide technical inputs according to IOM and donor requirements. Check consistency with relevant priorities of the programme and available resources.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s Degree, 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 coordinating the implementation of shelter, non-food items (NFI) and/or Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) programming in complex emergencies.
• Experience in liaising and coordinating with governmental authorities and implementing partners.Experience in project administration and monitoring large-scale budgets.
• Specific experience in rehabilitation or construction is an advantage.
• Experience in liaising and coordinating with governmental authorities and implementing partners.
• Experience in project administration and monitoring large-scale budgets.
• Experience in CCCM activities including Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and community engagement.
• Experience with monitoring and protection mainstreaming, especially for complex emergencies.

Skills

• Knowledge of IOM and partners’ roles and mandates in the humanitarian and recovery aspects of the refugee response in Türkiye and the cross-border response for North-West Syria.
• Knowledge of the relevant protection frameworks and protection mainstreaming.
• Demonstrated ability for leadership in the context of partnership building and consensual decision making. Computer skills and proficient knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, PowerPoint) is essential.
• Demonstrated information management skills.
• Skills and knowledge on the planning, design, execution and supervision of shelter / NFI and CCCM implementation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, networking and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of general social and development issues and how to integrate programming across the humanitarian-peace-development nexus as well as general migration related issues.
• Knowledge of project development, administration and evaluation concepts and procedures.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge Arabic and/or Turkish and/or of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) 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

1 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 five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 actions 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

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 background verification 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.