CFA 2017/50 (P) - Operations Officer – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) (UG) - Juba,South Sudan

Call for Applications

Position Title Operations Officer – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Duty Station :Juba, South Sudan

Classification Professional Staff, Grade UG

Type of Appointment : Special short-term ungraded, Three months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date :As soon as possible

Closing Date : 13 December 2017

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. Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context:

Working under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator, direct supervision of the Programme WASH Officer, the WASH Officer will provide support through the following activities, In particular, s/he will:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate the implementation of the activities required for the successful completion of the WASH activities under the Integrated WASH response and GBV prevention programme, following closely the donor(s) requirements and the directions of the WASH Programme coordinator.

2. Ensure that the project activities meet their intended scope, time and budget. 3. Prepare and or review technical specifications, BoQs, drawings of the WASH infrastructure planned to be implemented as necessary in order to guarantee quality of the output and alignment to donor requirements.

4. Guarantee that activities are performed in accordance to the specifications in the project proposal and notify in timely matter of any change request pertinent. 5. Adhere and respect the project’s work plan (project schedule) designed by the WASH Programme Coordinator and inform of any delay or workaround required for timely completion of activities.

Page 1 / 46. Contribute to follow-up of project budget according to internal and donor requirements, and follow relevant budget lines.

7. Monitor the project implementation by performing regular visits to the areas of operation, ensure that materials are being properly utilized and that WASH items are effectively distributed to the beneficiaries. Follow up the schedule with contractors and prepare and sign completion certificates. Work closely with the administrative units of IOM to ensure adequate contracts management; close out procedures and final payments to the contractors.

8. Plan and supervise procurements in line with approved specifications or BoQ, working in close coordination with the procurement and logistics unit to ensure that the required materials and items are procured and delivered to the respective sites in a timely manner. 9. Ensure an effective and active communication with all the stakeholders. Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the Programme WASH Officer indicating progress, constrains and requirements for project completion. Ensure that project data and information is archived and shared appropriately.

10. Ensure that any needed operational agreement or authorization from the local authorities is convened to guarantee project stability and good relations with the local government. 11. Provide necessary information and documentation for the preparation of project proposals for IOM to contact potential donors. Contribute to contingency planning for possible WASH emergency response if required.

12. Contribute to mainstream the GBV strategy in every phase of the implementation of the WASH activities in close coordination with the GBV officers.

13. Mentor, coach and manage the staff under supervision; support the performance evaluations and oversee and help to resolve team conflicts.

14. Perform other duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical) Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Geology or Public Health, with sound knowledge of water, sanitation and hygiene principles for humanitarian assistance, and relevant training attained with minimum two years of relevant professional experience; or

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

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the implementation of water, sanitation and hygiene related projects preferably in the Humanitarian Field. (4 years for candidates that have not obtained a Master’s degree as a minimum);

• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;

• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;

• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader Page 2 / 4community to advance country office or regional objectives.

• Excellent Monitoring and Evaluation Skills; Organizational Skills; Accuracy; Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic 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.

• Emergency and Crisis - Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments. Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures. Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners. Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. For this staff category, candidates who are

nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

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 and security clearances.

How to apply:

Page 3 / 4Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 13 December 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 your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 23.11.2017 to 13.12.2017

Requisition: CFA 2017/50(P)-Opts Officer–Water,Sanitation&Hygiene(WASH)(UG)-Juba,South Sudan (55255617) Released

Posting: Posting NC55255618 (55255618) Released

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