Position Title: Senior Operations Coordinator (Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM))
Duty Station: To be determined
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: 07 February 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 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:
- Internal candidates
- External female candidates:
- 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:
As one of the largest operational actors for Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), IOM continues to lead the sector on innovative and dynamic approaches in preparedness and response to displacement.
On the basis of learning from a range of humanitarian settings, and the experiences of other clusters, the need for rapidly deployable capacity to support inter-agency responses has been identified as a key need in the CCCM Cluster.
The primary role of the Senior Operations Coordinator (CCCM) is to provide expert technical advice and support, including but not limited to the development and establishment of tools, deployment management, and quality standardization, to IOM Country CCCM Operations. Large-scale emergencies (level 3) will be prioritised, followed by other acute emergencies and chronic crises.
Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Preparedness & Response Division and direct oversight of the Global CCCM cluster coordinator, the Senior Operations Coordinator (CCCM) will perform the following core responsibilities:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Work with the Global CCCM Cluster Coordinator, Regional Thematic Specialists, and IOM Country Operations to lead the development and updating of IOM’s CCCM Operations Strategy, in line with the Global CCCM Cluster strategy and ensuring IOM priority thematic areas and regional contexts are adequately reflected.
- Manage and oversee consultations for the development and finalization of IOM’s CCCM global guidance, policies, and SOPs, ensuring field relevance and practical applicability.
- Lead and oversee CCCM rapid response capacity for sudden onset and other crises at country and regional levels, including providing surge capacity and set up for CCCM programming, developing strategies, engaging with stakeholders, recruitment and training, monitoring framework set up, proposal and project development, etc.
- Provide on-going remote and in-person expert technical advice, support, and follow-up to the country offices, ensuring linkages to, and alignment with, relevant units and divisions in HQ as relevant.
- Develop and manage the Zite Manager project within the CCCM unit, exercising administrative, operational and financial management responsibility and ensuring appropriate strategic direction in line with IOM mandate and priorities, in coordination with DOE AAP.
- Provide advice and guidance to the joint Global CCCM Cluster team for the preparation of the annual Global CCCM meeting and other key meetings and workshops.
- Strengthen IOM’s technical capacity within the sector and lead relevant global capacity-building efforts.
- Represent IOM in Global CCCM Cluster events, workshops, and meetings, including the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) of the global cluster.
- Work with relevant units within Preparedness and Response Division (PRD) and other divisions to ensure alignment of direction and expertly contribute to ongoing IOM preparedness and humanitarian response activities.
- Develop and manage HQ CCCM projects funded by various donors, including proposal formulation and development, financial, administrative, and operational management, and the establishment and implementation of monitoring and reporting mechanisms in line with the IOM project management handbook.
- Ensure all reporting requirements are met, particularly with respect to IOM CCCM activities and achievements, and donor requirements.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, International 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
- Extensive experience working in humanitarian emergencies across different contexts;
- Demonstrated experience in project management and development, and excellent knowledge of IOM administrative and financial management systems; and,
- Experience in establishing and strengthening working relationships and partnerships with partner agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and UN within the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) framework.
Skills
- Demonstrated expertise in camp management, protection mainstreaming, and humanitarian program cycles.
- Knowledge and understanding of global and country-level humanitarian coordination mechanism and architecture.
- Coordination and consultative approaches in developing policies and guidance; maintaining relations with counterparts, including international organizations, government, NGOs, donors, and other key stakeholders.
- Adequate skills in Office software packages (word, excel, etc.)
- Training and facilitations; mentoring
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 another official UN language (Arabic, 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
- The duty station where the position will be located will be a family duty station.
- Subject to approval the selected candidate may be authorized to telecommute.
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.
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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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.
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
To apply, interested applicants are invited to submit their applications HERE via the IOM e-Recruitment system by 07 February 2024.
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 25.01.2024 to 07.02.2024
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.
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