SVN 2017/97 (P) - Project Officer (Shelter) (P2) - Jérémie, Haiti

Position Title :Project Officer (Shelter)

Duty Station : Jérémie, Haiti

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 01 June 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo

Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia,

Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,

Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru,

Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of

Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela

(Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

In the aftermath of Hurricane Mathew (category 4), which has severely affected the southern Peninsula of Haiti, IOM has taken the leadership of the Shelter/NFI Working Group. In addition to providing coordination support and technical guidance to shelter partners operating in the most affected areas, IOM Haiti is itself implementing shelter rehabilitation interventions. While maintaining a beneficiary-driven shelter strategy, IOM is providing material and technical support to the households whose homes have been damaged by the Hurricane. Under the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office in Jeremie and the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Haiti, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting all aspects related to the successful implementation of IOM Shelter interventions in Grande Anse. S/he will be responsible and accountable for the overall field coordination of a shelter repair project in which shelter repair kits (CGI, timber, rope, etc.) and conditional cash grants will be disbursed to the identified beneficiaries. S/he will be oversee the organization of technical trainings on safe repair techniques, oversee all operations related to the distributions of conditional cash grants and in-kind donations, ensure appropriate monitoring mechanisms are in place for the use of the kits and conditional cash grants and facilitate collaboration with the Protection unit.

Page 1 / 4Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide direct support to the timely implementation of the IOM’s Shelter Repair activities and develop appropriate monitoring tools to ensure their effective development and implementation. 2. Monitor community mobilization, national engineers and Protection team activities, including caseload management, disbursement of cash grants, monitoring visits and follow up. 3. Liaise and act as the focal point for the IOM in Jeremie with relevant interlocutors, including the Municipalities to facilitate information sharing, project cooperation, and promote IOM-implemented initiatives.

4. Contribute to the development of reports, presentations, talking points, and briefings on project activities for donors, including ECHO. Submit weekly progress report to the Head of Sub-office in Jeremie.

5. Represent IOM and participate as needed in meetings and Shelter Working Group coordination mechanisms with local, national, and international partners in order to ensure proper implementation of IOM shelter initiatives in Grande Anse.

6. Closely work with Procurement and Logistics Assistant, Head of Sub-Office, national engineers and Community Mobilizers to ensure that required construction materials are procured and delivered to the respective sites in a timely manner.

7. Analyze implementation progress against programme objectives and report any deviations to the Head of Sub-Office.

8. Perform assessment and/or evaluation missions in the field. Facilitate donor and evaluation visits.

9. Supervise national engineers in the monitoring and verification of construction repairs. 10. Monitor budgets and expenditures to ensure program stays within budget. 11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Social or Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

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

• Knowledge and training in local engineering concepts and field construction methodology; Structural design experience essential;

• Professional accreditation from a country with an established building code practice required; • Experience in the structural engineering field; preferably with some experience in the Humanitarian contexts;

• Experience in the design and construction of wood structural elements is required; • Experience in carpentry, teaching or coaching is an advantage;

• Experience working in Haiti is an advantage;

• Good knowledge of Microsoft tools (Excel, PPT, Word);

• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and production of construction drawings; Page 2 / 4• Capacity to respect deadlines.

Languages

Fluency in French and working knowledge of English is required. Working knowledge of Haitian Creole is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders; • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others; • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

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.

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. How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 01 June 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on Page 3 / 4your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system. Posting period:

From 19.05.2017 to 01.06.2017

Requisition: SVN 2017/97 (P) - Project Officer (Shelter) (P2) - Jérémie, Haiti (55065188) Released Posting: Posting NC55065189 (55065189) Released

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