Operations Officer (Camp Coordination and Camp Management) 48 views0 applications

Position Title: Operations Officer (Camp Coordination and Camp Management)

Duty Station: Bunia, Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 03 November 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; 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 Head of Sub-Office (HoSO)/CCCM (Camp Coordination and Camp Management) Programme Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination, implementation and monitoring of the IOM’s CCCM operations in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Supervise the implementation and monitoring of CCCM activities in the province of responsibility, including monitoring IOM’s Implementing partners engaged in the projects in relation to implementation within the province.
2. Supervise the CCCM unit in the province of responsibility. Ensure the application of IOM Site Management Strategy, standard operating procedures and policies while liaising with partner organizations and governmental authorities to coordinate existing activities.
3. Check that adequate camp management systems are established for displacement sites in the area, either through IOM direct staffing or partners, bring issues to the attention of the supervisor, and work closely with the DTM (Displacement Tracking Matrix) team to facilitate the adequate tracking and feeding into the operational response of data on sites.
4. Facilitate the integration of Communication with Communities (CwC) activities into Site Management operations, including targeting for camps and out of camps.
5. Coordinate closely with the Shelter, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Health, DTM, and other relevant IOM operational teams to facilitate the provision of services in sites.
6. Act as a provincial CCCM Working Group focal point and participate in relevant forums, including cluster coordination meetings, inter-cluster meetings and partner meetings.
7. Provide inputs for the camp information management system in line with CCCM working groups and Inter cluster guidelines including sex- and age-disaggregated data. Share information with all relevant stakeholders, in manner that upholds the principle of data protection and confidentiality.
8. Work closely with the Resources Management Officer (RMO) at field level to track activities expenditures and highlight issues as they arise.
9. Provide relevant inputs for development of strategy and projects, financial and narrative reports, humanitarian sitrep, factsheet, etc as required by IOM, humanitarian and donor counterparts.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration 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 conflict/emergency zones and in working in a risk environment, project management and administrative and financial management;

• Previous experience with CCCM and/or Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) programmes;

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

• Experience in one of the organizations of the UN Common System and field experience are a distinct advantage, good knowledge of agency and cluster processes.

Skills

• Excellent project management skills including 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;

• 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

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 a 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

Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.

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…

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.