Ethiopia: Field Coordinator (Sub-National)

Position Title : Field Coordinator (Sub-National)

Duty Station : Jijiga, Ethiopia

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 : 18 April 2018

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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission for Administrative matters and the Head of Programmes for Technical matters, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management and coordination of IOM programme activities in Jijiga sub office.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Responsible to plan, lead and coordinate project activities and provide periodic and timely reporting on issues of importance to the Chief of Mission and other colleagues concerned in Addis Ababa.

2. Represent IOM at inter-agency or other relevant meetings in the region including meetings with local Government authorities and technical working group meetings. Receive and brief visitors from IOM donors or partners on IOM activities.

3. Establish and consolidate the relationship with the Somali Regional Government and identify and build cooperative relationships and partnerships with key humanitarian organizations, relevant government authorities, Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator, OCHA sub-office and relevant Clusters.

4. Follow up the developments of migration situations in the region and advise the Chief of Mission and other colleagues concerned in IOM Addis Ababa on project opportunities and project development for the region. Coordinate closely with the various units in Addis and focal persons to ensure the provision/presentation of timely, accurate and adequate information an ad hoc and regular basis regarding all relevant matters for the mission.

5. Plan, supervise and coordinate the implementation of projects In Somali Regional State in close coordination with respective program managers. Collaborate with the relevant field staff to ensure accordance with IOM standards and guidelines.

6. Monitor project progress, identify challenges and bottlenecks and ensure corrective action is taken, document best practice and share lessons learned.

7. Develop resource mobilization strategy for the IOM programmes/projects in and engage with donors and private sector for this purpose and provide input for the development of new programming as required.

8. Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender, children and other vulnerable groups in the program/projects are properly reflected in the IOM interventions.

9. Undertake duty travel as required, for project site review and other duties of concern to the project activities.

10. Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Development, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Social Sciences 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

• Operational and extensive field experience in programme development, implementation and evaluation;

• Experience in post-conflict/emergency zones and in working in a high-risk environment, project management and administrative and financial management (previous experience with IOM Shelter Programme an advantage);

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities and local communities, as well as national and international institutions;

• Broad sector knowledge and/or field experience in the areas of re-construction and community mobilization;

• Excellent demonstrated analytical skills applied on a wide range of factors, parameters, policies and priorities for the assessment and resolution of complex situations, including technical understanding.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

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.

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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 18 April 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 05.04.2018 to 18.04.2018

Requisition: SVN 2018/87 (P) - Field Coordinator (Sub-National) (P3) - Jijiga, Ethiopia (55412103) Released

Posting: Posting NC55430386 (55430386) Released