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VN 2018/233 (P) - Emergency and Post Crisis Programme Coordinator (P4) - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Addis Ababa
  • Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Medical Practitioners
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
    • Emergency Aid and Response
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

Position Title Emergency and Post Crisis Programme Coordinator

Duty Station : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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 : 31 October 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, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe,

Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

3. External female candidates.

Context:

The Emergency and Post-Crisis (EPC) Unit in IOM SLO Mission in Addis Ababa is one of five units of the IOM Mission in the country. It is responsible for the mission's emergency and post-crisis operations focusing on the provision of assistance to vulnerable disaster-affected populations in several regions of the country. Since its inception in 2010, the unit has strengthened humanitarian interventions through emergency shelter and non-food items (ES/NFI), transitional shelter, water, health, and sanitation (WASH), healthcare, livelihoods, and reintegration of displaced persons. These interventions mainly target internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, and host communities affected by floods and conflict in various regions of Ethiopia and include the reintegration of former combatants. Appropriate and gender-conscious targeting is ensured through detailed assessments, data collection, and profiling of targeted populations, which also involves continuous displacement monitoring using the IOM global displacement tracking matrix.

Additionally, as a key function of the EPC Unit, IOM participates in inter-agency humanitarian coordination efforts to provide strategic advice and capacity-building assistance to humanitarian actors and the government and direct relief and post-crisis assistance to vulnerable populations in the context of forced migration in the country. Finally, the unit coordinates the ES/NFI cluster Page 1 / 4at the national level and maintains strong partnerships with regional, zonal and woreda-level authorities to support affected communities more effectively.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission and in close collaboration with the Regional EPC Unit in Regional Office (RO) for East and Horn of Africa in Nairobi, Kenya and relevant departments within the Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE) in Headquarters , the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for the management and implementation of all EPC projects and programmes in Ethiopia and all matters related directly or indirectly to the unit's resources including financial and human resources components, in close coordination, and with the support of the Resource Management Unit in the mission. Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Develop and lead the strategic vision of the EPC Programme in Ethiopia, in the wider humanitarian and development context of the Horn/East-Africa, with an emphasis on scope, depth, accountability and credibility; linked to regional and global pilots and programmatic initiatives.

2. Lead the strategic implementation of IOM policies on emergency response post-crisis management and contribute to the further development of policies and strategic initiatives at the regional and global level.

3. Through direct and overall mentoring and coaching, provide leadership, guidance, and support training / career development opportunities for EPC programme staff. 4. Represent the EPC Programme and IOM Ethiopia at senior-level in-country, regional and global meetings, coordination fora, donor / government / partner panels, conferences and trainings.

5. Lead the emergency response role on new and acute disasters man-made and natural disasters and displacements, in coordination with the government and its structures, namely the Disaster Risk Management Technical Working Group and various clusters relevant to the implementation of EPC programmes and projects in the country.

6. Provide overall leadership and management of the EPC programmes and projects in the country, including project staff and resources for EPC interventions in all country. Ensure that project targets are met within their agreed timeframes and that beneficiaries are served as set out in the project objectives.

7. Lead accountability of all financial expenditures in close coordination with the Finance Department to ensure that projects run in a cost-effective, efficient, and transparent manner. 8. Ensure the provision of presentations, written and verbal reports, and assessments of all EPC projects and programmes to meet donor and/or financial requirements and promote projects within IOM.

9. Support the CoM in preparing regular senior-level briefings on project implementation and humanitarian/development issues to donor & partner representatives in the country. 10. Ensure the review and/or development of detailed work and activity plans in cooperation with field staff and in accordance with project documents and donor agreements. Ensure adherence to work plans, deadlines, and budgets.

11. Work closely with the monitoring and evaluation expert in monitoring project progress through developing monitoring systems, tracking progress in field offices and implementation sites, identifying challenges and bottlenecks, and ensuring that corrective action is taken. Document best practices and share lessons learned.

Page 2 / 412. Work closely with the Project Development Unit and Sub-Offices within the Mission to identify new project opportunities arising from assessments conducted and country-wide profiles developed by the EPC Unit. Ensure synergies among the programmes / projects of the Mission. 13. Monitor coordinating mechanisms for project implementation and reporting with relevant stakeholders, including inter alia local authorities, government ministries, donor, UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, and affected populations.

14. Undertake duty travels with the aim of project/programme assessment, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and development of new initiatives, as required. 15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Development, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law 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

• Proven practical experience of the cluster system and understanding of humanitarian reform and the transformative agenda;

• Experience in emergency and post-crisis assistance, implementation of ECHO-funded projects, project management and implementation, including direct assistance to internally displaced persons, refugees and host communities;

• Knowledge in socio-economic/community-based reintegration of former combatants desirable; • Previous working experience in the East and Horn of Africa is an advantage; • Working experience with similar issues in Ethiopia is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage. Desirable Competencies:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

•Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and Page 3 / 4innovate.

• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

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.

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 31 October 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 18.10.2018 to 31.10.2018

Requisition: VN2018/233(P)-Emergency&PostCrisisProgrammeCoordinator(P4)-AddisAbaba,Ethiopia (55691034) Released

Posting: Posting NC55691079 (55691079) Released

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