SVN 2018/44 (P) - Project Officer (Shelter) (P2) - Gaziantep, Turkey

Position Title Project Officer (Shelter)

Duty Station : Gaziantep, Turkey

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 : 27 February 2018

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. 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, Bahamas, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator, the successful candidate will support the Cross Border Emergency programme by coordinating and implementing the activities and work plans of the Shelter related projects.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Monitor the day to day implementation of project activities including compliance with the work plan, project documents, and IOM rules, regulations, policies and guidelines. Identify and document significant project events, decisions, issues, problems and deviations. 2. Supervise and provide technical and administrative support to field based project staff in planning, implementing, monitoring and documenting activities (delivery tracking, lessons learned and best practices), and make recommendations for further capacity improvement. 3. In close coordination with finance and procurement units, monitor and draft project and budget revisions, reallocations and expenditures.

4. Implement the IOM Whole of Syria (WoS) Resilience Strategy appropriate to the local context by focusing on the development of clear operational plans for shelter projects. Page 1 / 45. Work in close coordination with the Project Development and Reporting Unit (PDU) and provide the necessary timely information for the development of donor reports and drafting project proposals. Assist in planning and organizing donor visits and meetings. 6. Maintain updated information on policy issues and changes that may affect opportunities for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Northern Syria.

7. In coordination with other units implement sound monitoring and evaluation mechanisms in all areas of planning and intervention for shelter programming.

8. Maintain data collection and analysis mechanisms, including distribution tracking systems, and share relevant information with partners within the humanitarian community. 9. Ensure Accountability to the Affected Population (AAP) through a participatory approach; as well as setting up appropriate complaints mechanisms in coordination with IOM’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Department.

10. Support the Senior Programme Coordinator in liaising with local authorities, United Nations (UN) and non-governmental organization (NGO) counterparts in Turkey and partners operating in Northern Syria when relevant. Participate in all relevant sector working groups, including the Shelter cluster meetings, providing strategic and operational inputs as needed. Contribute to regular information sharing among different humanitarian stakeholders through established coordination mechanisms.

11. Undertake specific components of needs and risk assessments, especially related to Housing Land and Property (HLP) rights for shelter projects.

12. Review the need for community based Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) beneficial to host and displaced communities and prepare proposals accordingly in the areas related to shelter and infrastructure rehabilitation projects.

13. Monitor implementing partner’s compliance to standards for shelter and settlement; and bring noncompliance issues to the attention of the supervisor along with recommendations for remedial action.

14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Engineering 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

• At least three years of field experience in operations, emergency work, including support to displaced populations and/or project management;

• Good understanding of SPHERE Standards and issues related to Housing, Land and Property (HLP) Rights;

• Experience working with specialized international agencies (UN Agencies, International Organisations, and International NGOs) and in complex operations, including conflict and post-conflict situations preferred;

• Experience of remote management of projects in the Syrian context is a distinct advantage. Languages

Page 2 / 4Fluency in English and working knowledge of Arabic is required. Working knowledge of Turkish 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 27 February 2018 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:

Page 3 / 4From 14.02.2018 to 27.02.2018

Requisition: SVN 2018/44 (P) - Project Officer (Shelter) (P2) - Gaziantep, Turkey (55363030) Released Posting: Posting NC55363073 (55363073) Released

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