Shelter & Settlement Roving Officer At International Organization for Migration

Position Title : Shelter & Settlement Roving Officer

Duty Station : Port Sudan, Sudan

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 02 November 202

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; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru;

Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second-tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) and Humanitarian & Transition Program Manager, and direct supervision of the Emergency Shelter and Non-Food Items (ES/NFI) Project Officer, the Shelter & Settlement Roving Officer will provide technical, administrative and logistical support for the coordination, implementation and management of the shelter and Non-Food Item (NFI) operations in Sudan.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the timely and adequate implementation of IOM Shelter & NFI Programme activities and initiatives in line with the program strategy, guidelines, targets, and deadlines, including assessments, IOM’s direct distribution, construction monitoring, and post-distribution monitoring activities.
2. Draft regular and detailed reports for the supervisor on the implementation of shelter activities, including on project progress, and completion of beneficiary lists in locations where activities are being implemented; monitor staff activities to enable the implementation of the program as planned, and recommend corrective actions and improvements as needed.
3. Provide technical inputs for the development of project proposals and for project reporting activities as required.
4. Generate and draft documents necessary for the implementation of IOM Shelter/NFI activities, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reporting templates, material specifications, drawings, and other technical documents.
5. Liaise with Implementing Partners (IPs) when necessary, monitor the progress of project implementation, and follow up as necessary to facilitate timely delivery of assistance and quality reports to be shared with IOM.
6. Assist in developing bid of quantities (BoQs), monitor ongoing construction activities check that the project is in line with national guidelines; and suggest shelter modalities based on the current situation on the ground.
7. Undertake regular field visits for extended periods of time to support field coordination and liaise with counterparts as per program requirements.
8. Compile and draft beneficiaries’ stories in close coordination with the program support unit and media colleagues as necessary.
9. Facilitate close coordination with local government authorities in all phases of the program’s implementation.
10. Check that the integration of cross-cutting issues such as environment, gender, children, Gender Based Violence (GBV), and other vulnerable groups are considered in the program implementation.
11. Facilitate donor visibility in the activities of the Shelter/NFI Programme.
12. Participate in and report on Shelter/NFI Cluster coordination meetings, donor and government meetings and contribute to the establishment of partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Supply Chain Management, 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 implementing shelter programming in an emergency/recovery context;
• Experience in using cash-based interventions in shelter programs, in particular, the use of vouchers and set up of fairs in remote locations;
• Experience in emergency, project implementation, and management including project monitoring and reporting is an advantage.

Skills

• Proven computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office package (Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), are essential;
• Undertake duties delegated by the respective supervision, hold self-accountable in completion of assigned task, and manage resources efficiently;
• Knowledge of Computerized-aided design programs such as AutoCAD, as well as design programs such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop a strong advantage; • Knowledge of the region is an advantage.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

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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, and 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.

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 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 in Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.