Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Officer (Women’s Participation Project)

Call for Applications

Position Title: CCCM Officer (Women’s Participation Project)

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade UG

Type of Appointment: Special short-term ungraded, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 14 December 2023

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.

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context:

As an important function of its mandate, IOM is the Cluster Lead Agency for Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) for natural disaster-induced displacement situations under the 2005 IASC Humanitarian Reform. Additionally, in line with the commitments to the global Call to Action on Protection Against Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies, and in accordance with the IASC Guidelines for Integrating Gender-Based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action (2015), IOM has been working to improve GBV prevention and risk mitigation in CCCM operations worldwide. Expanding upon pilot initiatives, IOM’s interventions are designed to reduce vulnerabilities to GBV at the onset of emergencies, by building the capacity of field practitioners to identify, prevent and mitigate GBV risks; providing innovative tools to improve the management of sectoral responses and coordination of service provision in response to identified risks; enhancing operational collaboration between CCCM, GBV and other specialized Protection actors; and improving women’s participation in camp governance structures.

Under the overall supervision of the Global CCCM Cluster Coordinator Under and the direct supervision of the CCCM Project Coordinator, the CCCM Officer (Women’s Participation Project) will support the Global CCCM Support Team in activities relating to the a) Contribute to the implementation of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) mainstreaming project activities under the Safe From the Start Initiative and in particular through the Women’s Participation Project; b) support to IOM’s function as a CCCM Global cluster lead, assist with the development, implementation and review of tools and guidance being used by CCCM cluster/actors including sound coordination between CCCM and other Global clusters and working groups to support joint collaboration and synergies; c) Support to IOM CCCM operations and overall improvement of the quality and impact of IOM CCCM operations.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. In close coordination with the Project Coordinator, lead the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of IOM Women’s Participation Project (WPP) based on best practices and established methodologies.
2. In close coordination with the Project Coordinator, lead the finalisation of the WPP multiyear strategy, based on the main findings of the project review.
3. Actively support country missions implementing the WPP both remotely and through duty travel, including capacity-building initiatives.
4. Contribute to the capturing, writing up summaries and sharing of CCCM case studies, lessons learned, and best practices, highlighting protection and GBV mainstreaming activities in CCCM, among others.
5. Assist drafting and reviewing project/programme proposals and reports in collaboration with the Cluster coordinator, as well as development of internal strategies and resources.
6. Liaise with IOM’s field colleagues on relevant CCCM and global project efforts, tools, and initiatives; analyse information and feedback received from IOM’s field offices.
7. Monitor existing CCCM sectoral coordination platforms, maintaining a dialogue with IOM field offices, donors, Global CCCM Cluster co-lead agency, and partners on a regular basis to ensure relations remain strong, to address any concern, and to identify potential opportunities for partnerships linked to the WPP scope and objectives.
8. Supervise and lead the WPP team in HQ.
9. Support planning, logistics, and implementation for Global CCCM Cluster and IOM events, including preparation of training, workshops, cluster retreat, and simulation exercises.
10. Promote and advocate for GBV mainstreaming in CCCM operations and global cluster activities and support technical working groups as required.
11. In coordination with the CCCM’s GBV Specialist and the CCCM Protection Officer, support collaboration between the CCCM Cluster and the Protection Cluster, the GBV Area of Responsibility (AoR) and the Child Protection AoR on Protection mainstreaming initiatives and contribute to build synergies among them.
12. Provide support to on-going responses and operational activities, including duty travel relating to project/programme assessment and implementation, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, capacity building, and new project/programme development, as required.
13. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Humanitarian Affairs, Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in CCCM Cluster Coordination, programme coordination, and management, including operational experience in the field of CCCM, Shelter, Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), and other relevant areas; and,
• Demonstrated experience in implementing the Women’s Participation Project in field operations preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated technical expertise in relevant thematic areas particularly protection mainstreaming strategies, inter-cluster cluster coordination, inter-agency collaboration, and protection mainstreaming strategies;
• Proven ability to maintain close relations with counterparts, including international organizations, government, donors, and other key stakeholders; and,
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office package (Office, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), internet and Email.

Languages

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

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

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

• 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

• 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.p df

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.

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.