Expedited SVN : Shelter and Settlements Officer- Global SLSC Cluster (P) (Internal Applicants Only)

Introduction

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This is an expedited recruitment process open only to:

a) internal candidates and

b) former IOM staff members who were separated in the last 12 months due to the structural adjustment process.

This process is not open to external applicants; their applications will not be considered at this time. 

Context

As part of the humanitarian system reform and the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Cluster restructuring, the Shelter, Land and Site Coordination (SLSC) Cluster has been established as an integrated coordination platform bringing together the mandates and functions of Shelter and Camp Coordination and Camp management (CCCM) Cluster alongside the Housing Land and Property (HLP) Area of Responsibility (AoR). This reimagined cluster delivers a coherent vision for effective, sustainable support to affected people across the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, focused on transition and working towards solutions from the start. IOM is co-leading (alongside International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)) this new Global SLSC Cluster. 

Core priorities of the SLSC Cluster includes Shelter & Essential Household Items (EHIs) which focuses on ensuring people can live in a functional domestic space with essential household items in a safe dwelling, adopting an outcome-oriented approach centred on what people need to live with safety and dignity. A second core priority is the Site & Settlements Planning and Development (SSPD) which expands focus beyond traditional shelter to encompass the full spectrum of settlement types-including camps, informal sites, urban neighbourhoods, collective shelters, and host communities-involving the analysis, planning, improvement, and development of both temporary and permanent settlements using urban planning principles.

Under the overall supervision of the IOM Senior Emergency, Preparedness and Response Officer, the direct supervision of the Global SLSC Cluster Coordinator, and in close coordination with the Shelter & Settlement Head of unit, the Shelter and Settlements Technical Officer will provide specialized technical support to national SLSC Clusters and emergency and protracted operations in shelter programming, EHIs, and SSPD. The Shelter and Settlements Technical Officer-Global SLSC Cluster will support and contribute to ensuring that IOM upholds its obligation as the Global SLSC Co-lead. The Shelter and Settlements Technical Officer-Global SLSC Cluster will analyse settlement options and proposed sites, ensuring that settlement location and spatial layout decisions follow rights-based and protection-centred approaches that promote access to services, livelihoods, recreation, and support the socio-cultural life of displaced and host communities.

The Shelter and Settlement Technical Officer will deploy to field operations as needed for short-term missions, provide remote technical assistance, and support the ongoing work of the global Cluster to improve capacity for quality and timely coordination and programming across diverse displacement and emergency settings including camps, informal sites, urban neighbourhoods and rural host communities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master's degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related built environment field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in humanitarian shelter programming, settlement planning, and infrastructure development in emergency contexts is essential;

• Experience in designing, coordinating, managing and implementing shelter and settlement programs required;

• Experience working with international organizations specialized in humanitarian or development assistance (e.g., UN agencies, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGO), International Organizations(IO), donors, IFRC or International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) required;

• Experience in settlement planning, site assessment, and site development works, including management of construction activities directly or through contractors;

• Experience in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), flood modelling, drainage and road design, or camp management operations is advantageous;

• Experience in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), urban infrastructure, and market-based interventions is an asset;

• Extensive knowledge of current humanitarian issues with a particular focus on climate and disaster-related emergencies, post-conflict interventions, DRR and Rehabilitation/Recovery;

• Experience in the development or management of knowledge management systems/resources, including communities of practice, knowledge hubs, etc. is an asset;

• Experience in coordinating inter-agency initiatives, working collaboratively to deliver tangible outputs, and cluster coordination is an asset; and,

• Previous experience in program reviews and evaluations is an asset.

Skills

• Strong technical skills in shelter design, settlement planning, and infrastructure development;

• Knowledge and understanding of sustainable urban planning policy and design, and ability to analyse and provide guidance in complex urban environments;

• Excellent leadership, coordination, organization, and management skills;

• Strong ability to solve complex problems with investigation, analysis and creative thinking;

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build relationships and work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues and external partners of varied cultural and professional backgrounds;

• Strong computer literacy, including knowledge of CAD (InfraWorks and AutoCAD 2D required, Civil3D or other relevant infrastructure software an advantage) and GIS software, in addition to Microsoft Office Suite;

• Working knowledge of statistical packages, graphic and web design software is an advantage;

• A portfolio of settlement designs is highly desirable;

• Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines; and,

• Ability and willingness to travel to the field, including hardship duty stations, is mandatory.

Languages

All staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM’s official languages (English, French, and Spanish).

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

This vacancy is only open to current and former IOM staff members who were separated in the last 12 months due to the structural adjustment process.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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