VN 2018/42 (P) - CCCM Global Cluster Coordinator (P4) - Geneva, Switzerland

Position Title CCCM Global Cluster Coordinator

Duty Station :Geneva, Switzerland Classification Professional Staff, Grade P4

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year 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

3. External female candidates.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Director for Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE) and direct supervision of the Head for Preparedness and Response Division (PRD), the successful candidate will oversee the development, management and implementation of Global Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible and accountable in ensuring that IOM upholds its obligations as the CCCM Global Cluster Lead in situations of displacement induced by natural disasters and delivers timely and effective CCCM inter-agency response at country level. S/he will have an overriding duty to all partners within the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) cluster to represent the cluster as a whole. S/he will be responsible for the overall management of the IOM Global CCCM Team. The IOM Global CCCM Team functions both in support of the Global Cluster and of IOM CCCM Operations in Country Missions. S/he will ensure sound coordination between CCCM, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and other Global Clusters and working groups to support joint collaboration and synergies. Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate effectively with OCHA Inter-Cluster Coordination, Global United Nations High Page 1 / 4Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), CCCM Team, Global cluster leaders, CCCM cluster members/partners, DOE colleagues and IOM field missions.

2. Liaise and coordinate with CCCM Global Cluster co-lead (UNHCR) by managing the clusters day-to-day function, including development and implementation of the cluster’s priority work plan.

3. Develop strategic CCCM approaches in order to promote country-level initiatives that alleviate the conditions of camp-based populations.

4. Ensure effective performance of the CCCM Global Support Team that works towards the cohesion of the Cluster, its Global Governance structure, and organization of Global events. 5. Identify needs and gaps on CCCM coordination and operations capacity at country mission level, and/or provision of remote and in-country support.

6. Support advocacy and fundraising for Global CCCM capacity and new areas of development; both for maintaining Global support team in IOM and on behalf of cluster partners. 7. Oversee project management team for CCCM projects.

8. Identify needs and initiate the development, in coordination with other clusters and external partners, of CCCM standards, technical guidance and policy as required, including the CCCM Sphere Companion in coordination with both CCCM Global support teams (IOM and UNHCR). 9. Work with the CCCM Cluster’s Strategic Advisory Group (SAG), and other governance bodies of the cluster, in identifying, developing and monitoring priority activities under the different work streams, in line with the cluster’s strategy.

10. Ensure representation of the Global CCCM cluster co-lead in inter-agency fora – including Interagency Standing Committee (IASC) groups, Global Cluster Coordination Group (GCCG), and other coordination platforms as required and in coordination with the Senior Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer.

11. Promote close interaction with global clusters related to camp-level service provision with the objective of facilitating assistance and the work of camp managers, including Protection Cluster, the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Area of Responsibility (AoR) and the Child Protection AoR in mainstreaming activities. Explore possibilities to expand collaboration between the CCCM Cluster and other Global Clusters, including Shelter, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, and Health, and lead the planning and implementation of joint initiatives.

12. Initiate, plan and organise global and regional cluster events in collaboration with the global cluster co-lead and other key stakeholders; ¬ provide technical support to country-level events upon request.

13. Promote and support GBV mainstreaming in Global CCCM Global Cluster activities. 14. Promote increased participation of women in camp governance and camp decisions, through global and country-level initiatives.

15. Identify, facilitate and support set up of sector’s technical working groups, community of practice, and other such forums identified. Monitor progress and provide updates to cluster partners.

16. Monitor existing country-level IOM-led CCCM sectoral coordination platforms, and support set up of new ones, acting as focal point in maintaining a dialogue with IOM field offices, donors, Global CCCM Cluster co-lead agency and partners on a regular basis to ensure relations remain strong and to address concerns. Provide technical support to on-going responses and Page 2 / 4operational activities whenever needed.

17. Work with Shelter and Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) teams to ensure harmonised approach to implementing integrated programming at country level. Including contribution and support to development of tools and training materials.

18. Initiate development, and implementation of knowledge management system between active CCCM sectoral platforms, Headquarters (HQs), Regional Office’s (ROs) and Country Office’s (COs), on relevant thematic areas, that includes collection of lessons learned, review and analysis; and ensure good communication channels amongst CCCM practitioners. 19. Develop and roll out team management tools and approaches for the IOM Global Support CCCM Unit.

20. Undertake duty travel as required.

21. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

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

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

• Experience in CCCM Cluster Coordination, programme coordination and management, including operational experience in the field of CCCM, Shelter, Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) and other relevant areas.

• Demonstrated technical expertise in relevant thematic areas particularly protection mainstreaming strategies, inter-cluster cluster coordination, inter-agency collaboration, and protection mainstreaming strategies.

• Proven ability to maintain close relations with counterparts, including international organizations, government, donors, and other key stakeholders.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, Spanish, and/or 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 Page 3 / 4self 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:

From 14.02.2018 to 27.02.2018

Requisition: VN 2018/42 (P) - CCCM Global Cluster Coordinator (P4) - Geneva, Switzerland (55321055) Released

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