Consultant - Durable Solutions Expert

Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Project Context and Scope

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 include 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 include 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.

As an integral member of the UN South Sudan team, IOM South Sudan works across the humanitarian, peacebuilding, and development access with a broad range of programming clustered in three areas: humanitarian coordination and support; humanitarian response and resilience; and peacebuilding, transition, and development. 

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 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 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 UNDP). 

IOM in South Sudan has been actively addressing the country’s complex and protracted displacement challenges, with a focus on facilitating sustainable, long-term solutions that support the voluntary, safe, and dignified return, relocation, and reintegration of displaced populations
 

The Durable Solutions expert will support IOM South Sudan by providing high quality technical guidance, design and delivery of durable solutions programming. This will include designing and overseeing an integration and solutions assessment, supporting the development of workshops and coordination with relevant stakeholders, UN agencies, and external partners. The DS expert will support the Transition and Recovery Unit in identifying opportunities and designing new integrated programming, including support to solutions roadmaps and Area-Based Coordination (ABC) approaches. 

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Law, Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with at least five years of relevant professional experience.

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

  Experience:

  • At least six years of professional experience in durable solutions, research, integrated programming or displacement-related projects, ideally with some experience in fragile or conflict affected settings. 

  • Demonstrated experience in conducting research and analysis on durable solutions or durable solutions related fields. 

  • Experience in producing action-oriented analysis with clear recommendations on displacement related issues. 

  • Proven experience in working with international organizations, UN agencies, or NGOs in recovery contexts.

  Skills:

  • Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

  • Ability to coordinate with senior representatives of government, communities, international and national organisations.

  • Strong skills in community engagement.

  • Familiarity with research methods including quantitative and qualitative approaches.

  • Proficiency in using data analysis software and tools.

  • Ability to develop training materials and facilitate workshops.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. 

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

• 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

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

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

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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