Recrutement de 01 Head, Emergency Response and Recovery Unit

Recrutement de 01 Head, Emergency Response and Recovery Unit
Niveau d'études: Non précisé
Expérience: Non précisé
Expire le: 09-10-2022

L’Organisation Internationale pour les Migrants (OIM)
Maputo, Mozambique
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, ...), Projet/programme de développement
Position Title : Head, Emergency Response and Recovery Unit
Duty Station : Maputo, Mozambique
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, 6 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 09 October 2022

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.

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. External female candidates:
3. Candidate from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; 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 of IOM and female candidates.

Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and in close coordination with the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM), relevant departments in Headquarters (HQ) and the Regional Office (RO), the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects related to the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) humanitarian response as well as the work on early recovery and durable solutions, including but not limited to, leading IOM’s humanitarian and recovery operations, resource mobilization and representing IOM in relevant coordination fora, including the humanitarian cluster system and other fora where the humanitarian and recovery response plans and operations are being discussed.

The successful candidate is expected to carry out the duties in accordance with the strictest ethical standards and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Lead and coordinate IOM’s emergency response with a view to ensuring that it is principled, timely, effective and efficient, and contributes to longer-term recovery and alignment to a country response relevant to the triple nexus approach. Ensure that a common strategic vision for operations is articulated, by leading and coordinating its development.
2. Monitor, supervise and oversee the Programme Managers/Officers responsible for the implementation and monitoring of programme activities of IOM’s humanitarian and recovery response, to ensure a harmonized response across thematic and geographical areas of intervention in line with IOM rules and regulations and other procedural standards and policies.
3. In coordination with the CoM and DCoM, represent IOM in meetings with humanitarian partners, namely the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), the Durable Solutions Working Group, and any other inter-agency forums, to ensure that IOM is represented in the humanitarian response planning, and participates in key decision-making processes. This also includes IOM’s contribution and positioning to the Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO)/ Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and other relevant UN and/or Government strategic documents.
4. Ensure IOM fulfils its cluster coordination functions through the Shelter and Non-Food Item (NFI) cluster and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) cluster as well as co-facilitate the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Technical Working Group.
Ensure that needs and other sectoral response plans are aligned to the overall strategy of the response.
5. Establish and maintain strong and regular liaison with the project/programme partners, such as governmental authorities, diplomatic missions, and any other concerned agencies and working groups, aiming at coordinating and promoting new activities, facilitating the implementation of ongoing activities and promoting humanitarian access to affected population.
6. Lead the resource mobilization efforts for humanitarian and recovery programming in close coordination with the CoM, DCoM and Programme Managers. Develop and/or support the development of proposals in coordination with the Programme Support Unit (PSU), and ensure regular reporting requirements are met, including on achievements, projects, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs.
7. Promote convergence between all programmes and projects aiming to advance efficiency and effectiveness of the response through balanced division of labour, while reducing parallel structures and communication channels, thereby avoiding duplication, overlap and wastage of resources (human, financial, time, other).
8. Ensure the development of programme work plans, establishment of monitoring tools and tracking of implementation challenges to promote up to date and evidence -based decision-making.
9. Ensure that the CoM and DCoM have summaries of key documentation shared by the HCT and other relevant structures and are well prepared to represent IOM in key meetings and decision-making processes related to the humanitarian portfolio of the mission.
10. In coordination with Communications and the Programme Support Unit (PSU), advise on the development and timely dissemination of Sitreps, Talking Points, Key Messages, etc. and be the focal point for operational requests from RO and HQ on matters pertaining to the Country Office’s emergency response and recovery unit. Streamline coordination mechanisms at the field/sub national level to be better linked to the national level and made more efficient and flexible to address the evolving nature of the response, in close coordination with the CoM, DCoM and Programme Managers.
11. In collaboration with Head of Resource Management and Program Managers, exercise financial, administrative, and operational management responsibility and ensure budget expenditure aligns with work plans and donor agreements.
12. In close collaboration with CoM, DCoM and Program Managers and Head of RM, ensure the IOM emergency response staffing structure is in line with programme’s requirements, available budgets, and donor agreements. In coordination with HQ and RO, determine additional requirements for deployments as surge capacity to scale up response operations as needed.
13. Support the design and implementation of continued, targeted staff training on operational and service units to ensure continuity of high levels of general awareness and specialised knowledge/skills among all staff.
14. Undertake travel duties, as required and in line with prevailing security restrictions, related to project implementation and oversight, staff training, and liaison with partners and the Sub-Offices, to coordinate, develop and/or support programme implementation.
15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience
• Minimum seven years of relevant working experience in implementation and management of emergency response in hardship duty stations and emergency settings with complex operating environments preferred;
• Knowledge or experience of working with the humanitarian inter-agency coordination and cluster systems;
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in coordinating humanitarian assistance relevant to IOM areas of work including CCCM, Shelter, Health and WASH within hardship locations;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/ international institutions and UN, IOM or INGOs;
• Knowledge of IOM project development procedures (including PRIMA) and processes; and,
• Previous working experience in the southern African region is an advantage.

Skills
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Excellent people and communication skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and partners;
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,
• In depth Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

Languages
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IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

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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 3
• 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 3
• 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.

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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 09 October 2022 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Posting period: From 26.09.2022 to 09.10.2022

No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview,processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.