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
Under the direct supervision of the MECR National Officer, technical guidance of the designated MECR Project Associates and coordination with the wider RE2CLID team, the District Coordinator will provide day-to-day field support, maintain regular engagement with district authorities and communities, monitor implementation and keep the RE2CLID District Dossier up to date.
Migration, Environment, Climate Change and Risk Reduction (MECR) / RE2CLID Programme
Responsibilities
District context and planning
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of district institutions, plans, coordination mechanisms, projects, climate and disaster risks, displacement dynamics, livelihoods and natural-resource issues relevant to RE2CLID.
• Gather, review and compile information from Government institutions, partners, existing data and other relevant sources, and flag important gaps or developments.
• Maintain and regularly update the RE2CLID District Dossier and related mapping and planning tools.
Government, partner and community engagement
• Maintain regular contact with the District Administration Office, district technical services, partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in relevant district coordination mechanisms and support follow-up on agreed actions.
• Maintain an updated overview of actors, projects, Government priorities and plans, identifying complementarities, gaps and opportunities for collaboration.
Climate Ambassadors support
• Maintain regular communication with Climate Ambassadors assigned to RE2CLID target communities.
• Consolidate and summarize information and community feedback received from Climate Ambassadors.
• Flag operational or implementation issues to the Geographic Lead.
Implementation and monitoring
• Follow up on activities implemented directly by IOM and through Government counterparts, implementing partners, consultants, CTGs and other delivery actors.
• Monitor implementation progress through stakeholder engagement and field follow-up, reporting delays, challenges, risks and opportunities.
• Support district-level meetings, consultations, missions, assessments, training and other programme activities.
• Provide contextual information and practical support to RE2CLID staff, specialists and consultants working in the district.
Reporting and information management
• Maintain records of meetings, stakeholder engagements, field follow-up, project developments and agreed actions.
• Provide regular updates, concise field notes, meeting summaries and briefing inputs.
• Promptly escalate significant contextual, operational or stakeholder issues requiring action.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- University degree in development studies, environmental sciences, geography, disaster risk management, climate change, agriculture, natural-resource management, social sciences, public administration, community development or another relevant field, with at least two years of relevant professional experience; or
- Secondary education with at least four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Work at district or community level in Mozambique, preferably in Sofala or Tete Province.
- Engagement with district Government authorities, community leadership, civil society organizations, or development and humanitarian actors.
- Work related to disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, community resilience, livelihoods, natural-resource management, environmental management, displacement, community engagement or local development.
- Field consultations, stakeholder mapping, community engagement, monitoring or contextual information gathering.
- Previous experience with the United Nations, international organizations, NGOs or Government programmes is an advantage.
Skills
- Ability to organize fieldwork, follow up with multiple stakeholders and maintain structured records.
Strong observation, listening, facilitation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collect, summarize and clearly communicate qualitative and quantitative information.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer literacy, including email, Microsoft Word, Excel and shared electronic filing systems.
Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the assigned district, including rural and remote communities.
Ability to work with limited day-to-day supervision while maintaining close communication with a geographically dispersed team.
Experience driving a motorbike and possession of a valid motorbike driving licence are advantages.
Languages
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.
• Fluency in one or more local languages spoken in the assigned district is desirable.
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
- 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.
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Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)Initial Contract Duration: 6 MONTHS
Org Type: Country Office
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No