Emergency Coordinator

Position Title: Emergency Coordinator

Duty Station: N’Djamena, Chad

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: 04 April 2022

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; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; 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

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Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Under the direct supervision of Emergency and Transition Coordinator and the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in IOM Chad, and in close coordination with the Regional Office for Central and West Africa, the successful candidate will supervise the work and staff of the Emergency Unit of IOM Chad, whose programmes are funded by various donors. The unit’s programming includes tracking and monitoring of population movements, Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) data related activities, DTM management, shelter and Non-food Items (NFIs) activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and undertake emergency programme project implementation, ensuring adequate staffing of all components.

2. Ensure adequate training and participate in building capacity of all staff working under the emergency programmes, including on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), protection mainstreaming and Do no Harm.

3. Disseminate complete and timely reports to the donors, in coordination with the Chief of Mision as required, as per donor contracts.

4. Maintain and implement functioning monitoring and evaluation systems.

5. Regularly monitor the project progress and ensure timely backstopping and the provision of information on encountered challenges.

6. Ensure strict adherence to shelter and NFI guidelines of the cluster in the implementation of the project.

7. Ensure the provision of timely, accurate, standardized, and adequate information to all relevant stakeholders (humanitarian as well as transition/recovery actors) regarding movements, new displacements, mobility trends, and conditions in return/relocation areas paying special attention to the situation of vulnerable groups including children, elderly, and disabled persons.

8. Share concise analytical reporting in regular intervals in form of dashboards, mapping and narrative reports on general mobility trends as well as specific research.

9. Provide budget and other administrative backstopping for emergency projects, including budget tracking, burn-rate monitoring and financial reporting.

10. Maintain an organized database and narrative reports of all information collected on population mobility.

11. Facilitate the integration of gender perspectives and attention to specific women/girl’s and children’s rights issues (vulnerable groups) within all IDPs/returnee activities, and make recommendations for improvements.

12. Participate in cluster meetings and assume the support role for cluster coordination as required.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Management, Statistics, Geography, Demography, International Relations, Humanitarian Assistance 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 emergency response in the field, Data Management or Information management, crisis, post conflict and other displacement situations;

• Understanding and respect of IOM’s data protection guidelines;

• Knowledge of MS Office and basic software packages; knowledge of ODK, (GIS), database, SAS and other similar tools would be an advantage;

• Working knowledge of DTM tool(s) and experience in the region is an advantage.

Languages

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

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic 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

Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.

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. 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 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.