Recrutement de 01 Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations

Recrutement de 01 Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations
Niveau d'études: Non précisé
Expérience: Non précisé
Expire le: 02-11-2022

L’Organisation Internationale pour les Migrants (OIM)
Juba, South Sudan
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, ...), Projet/programme de développement
Position Title : Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations
Duty Station : Juba, South Sudan
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 02 November 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:
IOM in South Sudan has a broad range of programming centred around three broad areas:humanitarian coordination and support; humanitarian response and resilience; and peacebuilding, transition, and development. Humanitarian coordination and support includes leading/co-leading the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) Clusters, Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and management of WASH and Shelter and NFI core-pipelines, humanitarian hubs and common transport services. Humanitarian response and resilience includes CCCM, WASH, Shelter & NFI, health, protection, gender equality and inclusion, mental health and psychosocial support and the management of a Rapid Response Fund. Under peacebuilding, transition and development, IOM South Sudan implements programming on housing, land and property issues, transition and recovery, transhumance conflict prevention, community-based violence reduction, community development and migration management.

IOM South Sudan is an active member of the UN Country Team and Humanitarian Country Team. As the cluster coordinator for CCCM (co-lead with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Shelter & NFI Cluster, IOM South Sudan is also a member of the Inter-Cluster Coordination Group (ICCG), the key coordination platform for humanitarian response. Within the Resident Coordinator / Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC) lead Partnership for Peacebuilding and Resilience Platform IOM co-leads the nexus working groups on climate change adaptation (with the UK) and durable solutions for internal displacement with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Under the overall guidance of the Regional Director and the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in South Sudan, the Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations will be responsible for overseeing the humanitarian operations of the mission, ensuring innovative, beneficiary-centred, and high-quality humanitarian programming, establishing and maintaining
strong relationships with relevant stakeholders and initiating the development of future humanitarian programming for IOM South Sudan.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Ensure innovative, coordinated, beneficiary-centred and high-quality integrated humanitarian programming, based upon solid evidence, data, and conflict analysis, integrating longer-term thinking around sustainability, social cohesion, resilience, and environmental impact into IOM South Sudan’s humanitarian work.
2. Responsible and accountable for project development, management and implementation of preparedness and response programmes/projects funded by multiple donors including the private sector, in line with the Organization’s policies, standards and operating modalities, as well as donor requirements.
3. In collaboration with the Resource Management Unit (RMU), exercise financial oversight responsibility for projects and activities, and support relevant Programme Managers and Supply Chain team to closely monitor programme expenditures and commitments in line with donor agreements. Assist the Chief of Mission and ensure that relevant units are continuously staffed with qualified personnel.
4. Identify together with the leadership of IOM South Sudan’s development and transition and recovery programs, opportunities for triple nexus programming in South Sudan as well as opportunities to leverage impact from different types of programming IOM South Sudan has in its area of operation.
5. In coordination with Chief of Mission and the Programme Support Unit (PSU), substantively participate in with donor outreach and engagement, including working with IOM’s sector teams and partners on upcoming funding opportunities relevant to the thematic area and identifying programmatic opportunities.
6. In coordination with the Chief of Mission, represent and/or ensure sufficient representation of IOM South Sudan in relevant UN, Government, and other stakeholders’ meetings, working groups and other fora and take a lead role in contributing to the overall thinking and strategizing within the humanitarian community in South Sudan in accordance with the IOM South Sudan’s strategies and priorities.
7. Facilitate and ensure good collaboration, coordination and exchange of ideas and good practices amongst the different IOM South Sudan Unit and Heads of Sub-Office engaged in humanitarian operations.
8. In coordination with the Chief of Mission, provide timely and relevant advice and updates on the humanitarian situation in the country to relevant focal points at regional and HQ level.
9. Identify, evaluate and, as appropriate, establish operational partnerships with UN agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government institutions and civil society in support of IOM’s programmatic objectives.
10. Undertake regular on-site monitoring and field travel to assess programme performance; identify and follow up on measures to remedy problems in implementation; design, plan and carry out, or sub-contract, programme impact evaluations, as necessary, and in line with donor requirements.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, International Relations, Political Science, Physical Sciences, 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
• Extensive experience in managing and implementing humanitarian, multisectoral programmes in politically complex and fast-moving environments including at field-level. Experience in Triple Nexus programming a distinct advantage and proven ability to work across the Triple Nexus an added advantage.
• Proven experience in resource mobilization and spearheading the development of projects and programs in the humanitarian and/or Triple Nexus area.

Skills
• A proven track-record of spearheading innovative, beneficiary-centered, and high-quality humanitarian programming integrating longer-term thinking around sustainability, social cohesion, resilience, and environmental impact.
• A track-record of successfully leading teams of dedicated professionals with a demonstrated commitment to support and empower national staff and ensure accountability of all staff to the highest possible degree.
• A proven track-record of establishing and maintaining strong professional relationships internally across different units and divisions and externally with donors, UN and other partners, as well as with Government actors.
• Deep understanding of the impact of conflict and climate change on humanitarian assistance and vice-versa and a demonstrated commitment to conflict- and environmental-sensitive humanitarian action.
• Proven liaison and negotiation skills.
• Strong strategic and creative thinking; Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Proven solutions-oriented mindset as well as an overriding focus on positive impact for the assisted populations.

Languages
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 (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French, Spanish and/or 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
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Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

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.

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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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 02 November 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 20.10.2022 to 02.11.2022

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.