VACANCY NOTICE IOM/JUBA/VN2020/01
Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position Title: National Project Officer (Conflict Analyst)
Duty Station: Juba – South Sudan
Classification: NO-A
Type of Appointment: Vacancy Notice: One Year Fixed Term with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible Closing Date: August 17 /2020
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ORGANIZATION, CONTEXT AND SCOPE
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the ECRP Programme Coordinator, technical supervision of Conflict Analyst and in close collaboration with the relevant IOM Technical Leads, the successful candidate will guide and support field teams working on humanitarian and recovery programming including the Enhancing Community Resilience project (ECRP).
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. External and internal candidates are eligible to apply for this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first- tier candidates.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Promote and facilitate the mainstreaming of conflict sensitivity throughout the project life-cycle in all areas of intervention;
• Provide technical guidance to field staff on participatory risk mapping and risk mitigation, as well as conflict mapping;
• Provide technical and operational guidance to the Conflict Analysts in the sub-offices;
• Identify existing conflicts at the local, sub-national and national levels, identifying their types, their main causes and the factors that could help mitigate within the project and promote social cohesion;
• Undertake continual analyses and research pertaining to the conflict-related impacts of sub-project interventions;
• Review, compile and consolidate project documents pertaining to conflict, gender and protection with a view towards better adapting project interventions;
• Work in collaboration with the Conflict Analyst and Programme Coordinator to adapt and design ECRP approaches, materials and tools, including monitoring and evaluation tools for the mainstreaming of conflict sensitivity;
• Support ECRP operational management to technically monitor and evaluate conflict sensitive and do no harm standards;
• Facilitate timely feedback and reporting by providing weekly updates and reports to the Programme Coordinator and Conflict Analyst, including preparing narrative reports and analyses;
• Conduct field monitoring visits and evaluations in coordination with other relevant ECRP and IOM technical staff, including gender and protection;
• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
• Master’s Degree in Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, International Relations, Conflict Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
• University degree in the above fields with minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience
Experience
• Experiencing in analyzing conflict and social dynamics, including with respect to population movement and housing land and property issues;
• Experience working on peacebuilding and conflict mitigation;
• Experience with both quantitative and qualitative data collection;
• Experience working in difficult locations; ability to be resourceful and flexible in a limited resource environment;
• Experience in equivalent role in South Sudan is an advantage;
• Experience working in complex humanitarian operations, specifically meeting timelines; • Experience living and working a conflict environment;;
Skills
• Demonstrated understanding of conflict analysis and conflict sensitivity practice;
• Ability to lead the design and delivery of effective capacity building on conflict sensitive approaches to programming and ‘do no harm,’ preferably in the context of in local governance and infrastructure development;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills;
• Solid organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure;
• Excellent computer skills: knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email/internet software;
Required Competencies;
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
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 and 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.
Languages: fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French, Spanish and/or local language is an advantage
How to apply
Method of application:
Interested candidates (South Sudan nationals) are required to complete the information in this link https://ee.humanitarianresponse.info/x/#Yi5g and submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae marked National Project Officer (Conflict Analyst) to e-mail: [email protected]. Hand delivered applications will not be considered
Women and Persons with Disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Posting Period: 05 August 2020 to 17 August 2020
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