Position Title: Project Officer (Shelter/WASH)

Duty Station: Goma, Congo, Democratic Republic of the

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: 15 September 2020

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; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Luxembourg; 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 Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Programme Officer Shelter/WASH, the successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management and supervision of the shelter and WASH programme of IOM in the given province, Democratic of the Congo (DRC). In close coordination with the supervisor, s/he will ensure that the programmes are in line with the policies and strategies of the Global and National shelter and WASH cluster.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Manage and supervise the implementation of the WASH and Shelter interventions in the given area to ensure alignment with the policies and strategies of the respective global and national clusters and the country Humanitarian Response Plan. Ensure that scope, budget, timeframe and quality are in accordance to the different projects’ specifications, donor requirements and IOM rules and regulations.

2. Contribute to the development of sector specific response plans and standard operating procedures for shelter and WASH interventions. Ensure that the WASH and Shelter programmes are driven by a sound Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework that leads to continuous improvement and fine-tunning of systems and processes.

3. Prepare and/or review technical specifications, BoQs, drawings of the Shelter and WASH infrastructure planned to be implemented as necessary in order to guarantee quality of the output and alignment to donor requirements. Assess technically the progress of the project(s) under supervision to ensure that compliance of outputs to planned targets is achieved.

4. Ensure a sound financial management of projects to guarantee alignment with internal and donor requirements. Ensuring that the budget lines are respected and monitor burn rates for the effective use of the funds. Work closely with the finance unit to ensure adherence of financial procedures.

5. Coordinate with procurement and logistics on warehousing and procurement pipelines relevant shelter and WASH materials and services as well as finance and the Cash-Based Intervention Team on the streamlining financial procedures for cash programming.

6. Develop information management and visibility updates for the programme on a regular basis targeting internal audience, donors and external humanitarian and/or development stakeholders.

7. Liaise with other program units in the mission e.g. Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Data Tracking Matrix (DTM), protection and health to ensure coordinated assistance and complementarity in response to the affected population in camps and outside.

8. Ensure active participation and engagement of IOM Shelter and WASH unit in all relevant forums, including cluster coordination meetings, inter-cluster meetings, and partner meetings.

9. Ensure appropriate partnerships with national/local authorities, state institutions, civil society, and other relevant stakeholders, including effective coordination and information exchange with them.

10. Contribute to project development and reporting including preparation of financial and narrative reports, humanitarian sitrep, factsheet, etc as required by IOM, humanitarian and donor counterparts. Identify new funding sources and project development opportunities, new thematic areas of technical intervention and strategic partnerships that would promote the expansion of the WASH and Shelter portfolio.

11. Liaise effectively with donors at local and regional level to advocate for adequate funding to sustain the WASH and Shelter programme.

12. Ensure integration of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC’s) priority cross-cutting issues such as GBV, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Communication with Communities (CWC) and environment in the implementation of WASH and Shelter operations.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

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

• Proven technical and managerial level experience in shelter and WASH intervention including project and financial management in emergency and conflict context;

• Excellent monitoring and evaluation skills, managerial skills, and ability to supervises large numbers of staff;

• Experience to utilize and operate engineering-related software such as AutoCAD.

Skills

• Working experience with UN agencies or international organizations in shelter and WASH

programming;

• Working experience in the region is an asset;

• Excellent project management skills including knowledge of IOM administrative and financial procedures and budget monitoring;

• Excellent monitoring and evaluation skills and ability to supervises large numbers of staff;

• Familiarity with cluster systems, various steps of project cycle and coordination with donor, local authorities, beneficiaries and other stakeholders;

• Knowledge of UN pooled fund and bilateral donor programming.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Spanish and/or local language 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.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.