Global Roving Officer (WASH and Shelter)

Position Title: Global Roving Officer (WASH and Shelter)

Duty Station: Homebased

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade UG

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 09 May 2022

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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:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Preparedness and Response Division and the direct supervision of the Shelter and Settlements Coordinator and the Global WASH Coordinator, the Global Roving Officer (GRO) (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Shelter) will be responsible for providing IOM country offices with surge support including strategy development, programme start up, resource mobilization, and/or implementation of WASH and/or Shelter & Settlements (S&S) interventions (as relevant) in the respective country.

The GRO will have a technical reporting line to both the Global WASH Coordinator and the Shelter and Settlements Specialist. Assignments and deployments will be jointly coordinated and supported by the WASH and S&S units at IOM HQ. The GRO will functionally report to the Global WASH Coordinator.

*Core Functions / Responsibilities:1.Strategy: Ensure the implementation of the IOM WASH and Shelter and Settlement global strategic aims guaranteeing alignment with the overall emergency response plan of the organization and the country office. As relevant, support in reviewing or developing new WASH / Shelter and Settlements country strategies (D, HQ)**.

2.**Coordination/Representation/Partnerships:**

a. Actively liaise with the WASH and/or Shelter cluster or sector(s), for example, UNICEF NICEF / IFRC/ UNHCR, other WASH/Shelter agencies, government authorities/entities and any other relevant stakeholder to ensure that IOM WASH and/or Shelter activities are coordinated to avoid duplication, violation of national regulations or contravention of operational agreements set by the humanitarian community at the country level. Ensure that any needed operational agreement or authorization from the local authorities is convened to guarantee project stability and good relations with the local government (D).

b. Coordinate internally within IOM units/programs the implementation of activities and ensure that inter-sectoral activities/approaches are planned and coordinated with the respective units/programs (D, HQ).

c. Support identification, assessment, and development of agreements with potential partners(e.g., consortium partners), and/or Implementing Partners as relevant (D).**3.Implementation**

a. Support the country office in the performance of WASH/shelter needs assessments through technical feasibility studies, household level surveys, focus group discussions, or other, considering the current situation, and projected population planning (D).

b. Support the country office in the design of sound WASH/Shelter interventions,evidence-based (or based in the best information available), and in alignment with donor /proposal requirements, WASH/Shelter Cluster /sector priorities, and IOM global and country office strategies in coordination with relevant country office focal points (D).

c. Support the country office in the implementation of the WASH and/or Shelter interventions, to guarantee that scope, budget, time and quality are in accordance with the different projects’ specifications, donor requirements and IOM rules and regulations (D).

d. Promote the sustainability of technical interventions through local capacity building in collaboration with local partners in the field. Ensure that local community have been consulted on all activities so as not to create unnecessary tension between displaced and host populations (D).

4.Resource mobilization: Support the country office for the appropriate and timely resource mobilization for the successful implementation of the WASH and/or Shelter programme(s). In strict coordination with the country office, engage with donors and potential actors for partnerships. Actively support in the development of WASH/Shelter proposals to donors and conduct the final review and endorsement of proposal before final submission to donors (D, HQ).**5.Supervision** and Quality Control:

a. Technical: Support the design process and oversee compliance of technical specifications for the implementation of the required WASH and/or Shelter & Settlements infrastructure and services to guarantee quality of the output and alignment to international and national standards and donor requirements including BoQs, design drawings, etc. Assess technically the progress of the project(s) under supervision to ensure that compliance of outputs to planned targets is achieved (D).

b. Financial: Ensure a sound financial management of projects to guarantee alignment with internal and donor requirements. Ensuring that the budget lines are respected and monitored for the effective use of the funds (D).

c. Human Resource: Support recruitment of WASH/Shelter staff to set up programme and/or support in the review of existing staff structures and advice on changes required (D). Manage and monitor technically and administratively the WASH and/or Shelter team(s) (D). Ensure that adequate and relevant capacity building are provided to the members of the team and help to resolve team conflicts as required (D, HQ).

d. Procurement: In coordination with the Resource Management Unit (RMU) and Procurement and Logistics Unit (PLU) of the country office, oversee WASH and/or Shelter programme(s) related procurement efforts for supplies and services, ensuring that the processes are transparent and in line with IOM and donor’s regulations (D). Provide the necessary resources to effectively monitor all contractual agreements with service providers and/or implementing parties in coordination with RMU and PLU, or Manila Supply Chain Unit, as required (D, HQ).

e. Training: As required, provide training and/or mentoring to staff or Implementing Partners.**6.Communications:**

a. Ensure an effective and active communication with all the stakeholders. Make sure that the relevant and necessary information is transmitted downstream to all the members of the WASH and/or Shelter team(s) (D) or missions (HQ) in a timely manner.

b. Prepare progress reports, as necessary and requested by the country focal point and develop a final report, to be shared no later than one week after the end of the deployment to the Global WASH and/or Shelter units and the country office relevant staff, including the Chief of Mission (CoM) (D); and support content development of reports, technical guidance notes, presentations, brochures, web-based information and social media (HQ) as necessary and/or as requested by management and ensure that all the project data and information is archived and shared appropriately.**7.Monitoring and Evaluation:**

a. Ensure that the WASH and/or Shelter programme(s) are driven by a sound Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework that leads to continuous improvement and fine-tunning of systems and processes (D).

b. Support the collection and analysis of statistical data from WASH/Shelter interventions. Ensure that all the project data and information is stored appropriately. Compile lessons learnt and best practices for dissemination to internal and external parties (D, HQ).

8.Cross-cutting Themes: Ensure cross-cutting issues are integrated in the WASH and Shelter programming such as Gender Based Violence, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Environment and other cross cutting issues of relevance (D, HQ).

9.Perform such other duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology 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 the management (feasibility studies, design, construction supervision, contract administration) of WASH and Shelter programmes in developing countries, preferably in countries facing humanitarian crises and in support of emergency responses;

• Experience working with different international organizations specialized in humanitarian assistance (e.g. UN agencies, INGOs, IOs, Donors, IFRC or ICRC);

• Practical experience of multi-tasking, prioritizing, evaluating and planning work independently.

Skills

• Computer literate including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as water network analysis (e.g. EPANet) and computer aided engineering design and geoinformatics software (e.g. AutoCAD, ArchiCAD or similar engineering software);

• Working knowledge of statistical packages, graphic and web design software is an advantage;

• Strong organizational skills;

• Strong ability to solve complex problems with investigation, analysis and creative thinking;

• Ability to timely understand the Organization’s structure and portfolios;

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build relationships and work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds;

• Ability to work in a dynamic and unpredictable operating environment;

• Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines.

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 is required (oral and written). Working knowledge in French, Spanish and/or Arabic language 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 Global Roving Officer (WASH and Shelter) will be expected to be deployed as needed for short-term missions of up to 3 months, up to 70% of the time to non-family duty stations (category D). There will be a minimum of one month between deployments. When the deployments are shorter than three months the time between deployments will also be proportionally shorter than one month. When not on mission, the Global Roving Officer (WASH and Shelter) will remotely support the ongoing work of the global Shelter & Settlements and WASH Units in Headquarters (HQ).

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.

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.