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Position Title : Head of Sub-Office

Duty Station : Baga Sola, Chad

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 : 27 August 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, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Czech

Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Chad is currently implementing a variety of projects through its Baga Sola sub-office. Activities include:

• Camp Coordination and Camp Management

• NFI distribution

• Displacement Tracking

• Return Intention Surveys

• Shelter construction

• Community profiling

• Climate change induced displacement

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Emergency Coordinator; the successful candidate will work in close coordination with the N’djamena-based Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Coordinator and Information Management Unit to be responsible for the daily management of the activities implemented in the Baga Sola Sub-Offices as outlined above. In particular, she/he will be responsible for:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Manage the day to day operations of the Baga Sola Sub-Office, including preparation of operational advances, provision of accounting documents, overview of office maintenance, procurement and logistic needs, administrational management of the overall sub-office.
2. Represent IOM in interagency coordination mechanisms, particularly the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Non-Food Items (NFI), and Shelter sub-cluster.
3. Manage the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) activities in Baga Sola closely; ensuring validation and triangulation exercises are strictly adhered to and timing of DTM rounds are enforced.
4. Ensure data cleaning and supervision of data entry and management.
5. Support and execute registration, profiling and other data collection exercises if and as required.
6. Provide analytical reporting, including context-related verification of DTM reporting in close coordination with the N’djamena-based teams.
7. Keep abreast of any security developments and ensure close coordination with the Emergency Coordinator and the Chief of Mission of any required adjustments.
8. Support and implement NFI distribution in close coordination with the NFI coordinator.
9. Support the development of a context-based community profiling methodology which will be directly implemented, overseen and analyzed.
10. Provide event-based analysis and reporting as required and necessary.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Data Management; Project Management, Reporting 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

• Professional experience in programme coordination and managerial responsibilities specifically around population tracking, data analysis and project management;

• Experience in field-work in a challenging environment;

• Experience in implementing projects in fragile and post-conflict political settings;

• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time to very remote and isolated field locations and work in a diverse multi-cultural environment;

• Must be familiar with the UN security system;

• Strong and proven, analytical skills.

Languages

Fluency in French and English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

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.