OIM recruits 01 Area Based Leadership Coordinator
L’Organisation Internationale pour les Migrants (OIM)
Bentiu, South Sudan
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
Position Title : Area Based Leadership Coordinator
Duty Station : Bentiu, South Sudan
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, nine months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 04 January 2024
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 work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified femalecandidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. External female candidates:
3. Candidate from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.
Context:
South Sudan faces a multitude of challenges including protracted internal displacement; recurring extreme weather and/or climate-change related shocks; instances of sub-national and/or intercommunal combined with widespread and deep-rooted poverty. These challenges cannot be addressed by one set of actors alone and require a joined up approach and response by peace, humanitarian and development actors, with local communities at the center of the analysis and response. Moreover, different local contexts within South Sudan tend to present distinct sets of challenges, rendering a one-size fits all national approach often not the best approach to address them.
Finally, the reality of governance in South Sudan means that the State-level is often the level where policy and strategy development and/or implementation occurs. This reality requires the UN and partners to further strengthen their own leadership capacity at the State and field-level.
In light of the above and following consultation with the United Nation’s Country Team (UNCT) and Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), the Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC) decided to establish an Area Based Leadership Coordinator position in three pilot states: Western Bahr-el-Ghazal, Upper Nile and Unity State. United Nations Development Programme (Western Bahr-el-Ghazal), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (Upper Nile) and IOM (Unity State) have been asked to cover those three pilots’ states in this regard. Overall, this function is a delegation of authority from the RC/HC to the field to promote decentralization and localization agendas for development and humanitarian programming as well as bringing together the local area actors which are part of the local UNCT and HCT to ensure joint analysis, prioritization and problem-solving, as well as coordinated progamming and implementation in pursuit of common objectives. On behalf of the RC/HC, the Area Based
Leadership Coordinator will also ensure engagement with the State authorities and the local United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) team to strengthen coordination, complementarity and coherence and, where appropriate, ensure common advocacy.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission of IOM South Sudan and the overall guidance of RC/HC and within the limits of delegated authority.
The implementation of the Area Based Leadership Coordinator model will be done cognizant of the mandates of the different UN agencies and partners.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Lead in joint analysis, planning and implementation of activities along the Humanitarian- -Peace -Development nexus (HDPN) approach guided by and consistent with the respective humanitarian and development plans and linkages with peace building efforts.
2. Promote and lead the development of joint priorities for collaboration (collective outcomes) aimed at reducing needs, risk, and vulnerability and based-upon a bottom-up, community-based approach.
3. Promote and lead a collaborative and inclusive approach to identify and implement solutions at all stages of the HDPN, promoting continued engagement of local communities, authorities at the relevant levels and, where possible, the private sector.
4. Ensure conflict sensitivity and protection is mainstreamed across the HDPN at all stages, including to articulate how collective outcomes or solutions address protection threats or risks and, positively, contribute to sustainable peace and social cohesion.
5. Lead and promote the development and implementation of joint communication and advocacy strategies at the State level, also around resource mobilization.
6. Where necessary and indicated, lead on integrated area-based operational or thematic plans and roadmaps as agreed by the UNCT and/or HCT.
7. Lead, in coordination with the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General (DSRSG)/ RC/HC Integrated Office, in the production of Area Based quarterly dashboards and Snapshots and other information products as required.
8. Ensure performance monitoring by, in coordination with the DSRSG/RC/HC Integrated Office, identifying measurable and agreed outcome-level indicators, assuring synergy between relevant clusters/sectors.
9. Perform any other tasks as may be requested by the RC/HC.
Expected Outcomes:
The following outcomes are expected from the Area Based Leadership Coordinator:
• A community-based, bottom-up approach to priority-setting and programming design is being implemented across the humanitarian, peacebuilding, and development nexus.
• Coordination between area-based humanitarian, peacebuilding and development actors is substantially strengthened and overall synergies and impact has increased.
• Common priorities are identified and operational roadmaps on how to collectively address the prioritized problems are developed.
• Collective impacts are properly measured and monitored and, over time, demonstratively increased.
• Accountability to the affected population is demonstratively monitored, measured and improved.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Development Studies, Human Rights, 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
• Operational and field experience in project development and management, monitoring and evaluation;
• Demonstrated experience in managing IOM offices and liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions; and,
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing Durable Solutions programmes.
Skills
• Sound knowledge of IDPs and returnees migration related issues, including economic and social conditions;
• Excellent knowledge of technical cooperation principles, concepts and techniques;
• Advanced knowledge of financial and administrative management;
• Effective resource management and mobilization skills;
• Excellent writing, communication and negotiation skills;
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
• Knowledge of UN, IOM, international organizations, and non-governmental organization (NGOs) mandates and programmes in the area of migrant assistance and humanitarian assistance; and,
• Proven ability to supervise, coach, and direct staff and manage operations in transitional contexts.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic and another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
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Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
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 innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
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.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.
Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
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 background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 04 January 2024 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period: From 22.12.2023 to 04.01.2024
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.POSTULER