OIM recruits 01 Conflict Analyst

 Position Title :  Conflict Analyst

Duty Station  :   Juba, South Sudan

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 2020

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 female candidates 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. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Operations and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Transition and Recovery), the successful candidate will support ongoing Transition and Recovery projects and provide cross cutting support to programmes in other sections of IOM South Sudan in relation to conflict sensitive operational planning and response.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the development of displacement/conflict analysis products, using both qualitative and quantitative data.

2. Draft concise and illustrative presentations and reports on conflict dynamics and possible scenarios occurring as a result of political and socio-economic changes.

3. Conduct qualitative assessments and participate in field missions to obtain on-the-ground conflict analysis information through key informant interviews and focus group discussions.

4. Coordinate with humanitarian partners, academic institutions, think tanks, key authorities, national non-governmental organizations (NNGOs) and any other concerned agencies and working groups implementing surveys/assessments on conflict analysis.

5. Check the quality of field research. Coordinate and organize appropriate capacity-building activities on topics related to displacement tracking and conflict analysis to enhance the quality of field research, and produce relevant and timely analyses of conflict and displacement trends.

6. Conduct a desk review of existing research/study and relevant documentation, including peacebuilding plans and security reports. Compile and log all secondary documentation reviewed.

7. Provide inputs for the development of and fundraising for Transition and Recovery Unit programmes.

8. Provide support and assistance for the timely start-up of various phases or components of Transition and Recovery Unit project/programmes.

9. Monitor and follow up on timely donor reporting.

10. Work in collaboration with Information Management and Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) to contribute to the development of improvements in methodologies and assessments tools in order to increase analytical capabilities and relevance of the data collected.

11. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Humanitarian Affairs, Conflict Studies 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 in conflict analysis in humanitarian emergency context such as South Sudan;

• Experience in conflict research/analysis, displacement mapping, conflict mediation, management and peacebuilding in South Sudan.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

1 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 three 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 2

• 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 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 2

• 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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

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 security clearances.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 27 February 2020  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: to 27.02.2020

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.