Position Title :  Project Officer (NFI/Shelter/WASH)

Duty Station  :   Bujumbura, Burundi

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  :   07 November 2019

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; El Salvador; 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:

States have increasingly called upon IOM to assist in addressing complex emergency response challenges, including the provision of NFI/Shelter and WASH programming for a variety of emergency scenarios. The successful candidate will work on programming aimed at providing essential  Non-food items (NFI)/Shelter/ Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services to people displaced by natural disasters, Burundian returnees and host communities among other people in need, as well as strengthening coordination mechanisms amongst stakeholders, including NFI/Shelter/WASH Sector co-coordination.

Under the direct supervision of the Emergency and Preparedness Coordinator and overall guidance of the Chief of Mission, the successful candidate will assist in the management, implementation and monitoring of programming related to NFI/Shelter/WASH in Burundi.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Implement and monitor NFI/Shelter/WASH activities and projects for various emergency responses in Burundi, checking if the NFI/Shelter/WASH response is complemented by other essential services for effectiveness, coherence and integrity.

2. Liaise and share information with different governmental entities, UN agencies, Emergency and Preparedness Coordinator (NGOs), and the international donor community.

3. Monitor the operational, financial and administrative components of NFI/Shelter/WASH projects in close coordination with relevant mission units and Regional Office (RO)/ Headquarters (HQ)/Manila Administrative Centre (MAC)/Panama Administrative Centre (PAC) units, local governmental authorities, international and regional institutions, as well as partners’ organizations in the public/private sector.

4. Draft and follow up on the submission of regular project reports in a timely manner according to IOM and donor formats, in close coordination with mission team and Project Development and Support Unit colleagues.

5. Coordinate closely with IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) and Project Development and Support Unit (PDSU) teams, and the Resource Mobilization Unit (RMU) to ensure the timely implementation of project work plans.

6. Oversee daily operations of NFI/Shelter/WASH programmes including assisting with design of shelter layouts, supporting technical assessments, monitoring construction work, and in coordination with the Procurement and Logistics Unit, drafting technical documents such as Bills of Quantity (BoQ), Requests for Quotations (RfQ) and Requests for Proposals (RfP).

7. Facilitate inter-agency coordination meetings on NFI/Shelter issues and participate in relevant NFI/Shelter/WASH and Cash-based interventions (CBI) conferences, workshops, steering committees, policy and technical working groups, as well as other forums for the coordination of NFI/Shelter activities.

8. Provide co-coordination services to the NFI/Shelter sector including assisting with coordinating initiatives and mechanisms, participating in building capacity of relevant stakeholders, and contributing technical inputs for the development of national emergency response strategies in close coordination with the line ministers and humanitarian community focal points.

9. Conduct desk research, select and summarize background information, assess the local context for the planning and administration of individual projects, and draft segments of project proposals and corresponding budgets.

10. Supervise NFI/Shelter/WASH support staff and participate in capacity building opportunities.

11. Contribute to the development of public information tools, including but not limited to success stories, newsletters, and press releases.

12. Perform such other as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Architecture, Urban Planning, Civil Engineer 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 related to NFI/Shelter/WASH including project management, coordination, capacity building, etc.;

• Experience living in an emergency context, particularly within French-speaking or East Africa;

• Experience liaising and negotiating with government officials, donors, UN personnel, NGOs, and other stakeholders;

• Experience in project management including management of budgets and staff.

Languages

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

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

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

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 07 November 2019  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 07.11.2019

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.