SVN 2018/148 (P) - Community Stabilization Officer (P2) - Tripoli, Libya

Position Title Community Stabilization Officer

Duty Station : Tripoli, Libya

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 : 26 June 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, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic,

Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana,

Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, 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 Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM), in close coordination with the Senior Programme Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Transition and Recovery Specialist, the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for providing support and contributing to the direct implementation of all projects and initiatives related to peace consolidation, community stabilization, reintegration of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and returnees, capacity building and overall economic development in targeted areas in Libya, as well as contributing to project development to further extend the Community Stabilization portfolio.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Apply the Community Stabilization Programme Theory of Change for the Civic Engagement, Media Development and Community Livelihoods.

2. Participate in the development of new strategies as opportunities emerge especially about the interconnections and leverage of infrastructure and basic service deliveries aspect of the Community Stabilization (CS) Programme.

3. Contribute to the development of grant making activities in a team-oriented context that are aligned to the strategic goals of the Community Stabilization areas of focus. Page 1 / 44. Oversee active grants, track grantee progress, provide guidance and assistance to grantees, and respond to grantee reports.

5. Collaborate with and serve as a resource and strategic partner for other programme staff and field teams within the CS office and the entire IOM Libya Mission.

6. Regularly evaluate grants and prepare analysis and summaries of lessons learnt from the grant implementation process.

7. Organize meetings of grantees, experts, and practitioners in the field of civic engagement media and community livelihoods.

8. Promote engagement with grantees to review opportunities, challenges and advances and encourage collaboration, learning, exchange and strategic partnerships.

9. Monitor grantees’ proper and regular coordination with local authorities and community leaders during the entire grant implementation process and follow up accordingly. 10. Supervise assigned Programme Assistant(s) and other assigned staff.

11. Monitor the performance and implementation of third parties engaged in implementing different aspects of the Civil Society Development, small grants, capacity building for CSOs and support for media and community livelihoods projects.

12. Draft ToR for short term experts in the area of Civil Society, Media and Community livelihoods

13. Prepare updates for donors as part of overall reporting requirements for CS Programme. 14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master's degree in Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations 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

• Experience, including building civil society coalitions, brokering technical cooperation and partnerships, and organizing training workshops and events;

• An existing network and credibility within (global) civil society networks, ideally working on open government issues;

• Proven track record on transparency, accountability, citizen engagement and/or government responsiveness;

• Experience on public service delivery is highly desirable as is familiarity with technology for transparency initiatives;

• Track record working in multi-stakeholder environments or experience in working with governments desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Page 2 / 4Desirable 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 26 June 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 13.06.2018 to 26.06.2018

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