International Organization for Migration | Programme Coordinator (Data on Solutions to Internal Displacement (DSID)) (P3) Juba, South Sudan | Juba South Sudan

Position Title: Programme Coordinator (Data on Solutions to Internal Displacement (DSID))

Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, 6 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 03 January 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:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates 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); Latvia; 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.

Context:

IOM in South Sudan has a broad range of programming centered around three broad areas: humanitarian coordination and support; humanitarian response and resilience; and peacebuilding, transition and development. Humanitarian coordination and support includes leading/co-leading the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) Clusters, Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and management of WASH and Shelter and NFI core-pipelines, humanitarian hubs and common transport services. Humanitarian response and resilience include CCCM, WASH, Shelter & NFI, health, protection, gender equality and inclusion, mental health and psychosocial support and the management of a Rapid Response Fund. Under peacebuilding, transition and development, IOM South Sudan implements programming on housing, land and property issues, transition and recovery, transhumance conflict prevention, community-based violence reduction, community development and migration management.

Ongoing intercommunal clashes and political instability have resulted in widespread displacement in South Sudan. As of 2023, according to IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix, an estimated 2.3 million people were displaced across the country. Most were displaced due to the outbreak of civil conflict in 2013 and 2016, as well as due to recent flooding in South Sudan’s northern States. Since the official cessation of hostilities in 2018, high numbers of IDPs and refugees have returned to their areas of origin or relocated in pursuit of durable solutions, but assistance has been limited and, as a result, their level of vulnerability remains high.

With significant shortfall in humanitarian funding to South Sudan, promoting development-oriented solutions to internal displacement based on high-quality, trusted data has emerged as a top priority.

Under the overall guidance of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (DTM), and in close coordination with relevant IOM thematic units, the Programme Coordinator (Data on Solutions to Internal Displacement (DSID)) will drive the roll out of the DSID Framework at the interagency level in South Sudan and support the reorientation of IOM South Sudan’s data and analysis capacity toward durable solutions.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Develop and oversee the roll out of IOM’s Data Solutions to Internal Displacement (DSID) strategy and plan of action in South Sudan, ensuring alignment with the DSID Framework and programmatic needs.
2. Lead and/or support the development and implementation of IOM activities to deliver timely, relevant and credible data and analysis on solutions to internal displacement in South Sudan, including through the design of new tools, such as a Local Integration Index, and the review and expansion of existing tools, such as Intentions Surveys.
3. Establish and chair a multi-stakeholder DSID Working Group (or platform/process) at the country level, ensuring broad participation and strong linkages to other assessment or information management working groups and national and State-level Durable Solutions Working Groups.
4. Through the DSID Working Group, oversee the roll out of the DSID Framework at the interagency level, charting a path toward better quality, harmonized data on solutions to internal displacement in South Sudan.
5. Ensure IOM’s engagement with the National Statistics Office (NSO) and/or other relevant government partner to strengthen national awareness of the DSID Framework; promote national capacity; and identify strategic partnership opportunities.
6. Ensure timely and high-quality inputs to country, regional and global reports on solutions to internal displacement, such as IOM’s annual Periodic Global Report on the State of Solutions to Internal Displacement (PROGRESS) report, as well as to the Human Needs Overview (HNO) and the Common Country Analysis (CCA).
7. In coordination with relevant colleagues and partners, provide briefings to government officials, development partners and other stakeholders on behalf of both IOM and the DSID Working Group, as required.
8. Explore ways to better incorporate development metrics into IOM DSID tools and products.
9. In coordination with IOM South Sudan’s Program Support Unit, support the identification of new funding opportunities and provide input to new project proposals.
10. Ensure that cross-cutting issues are effectively integrated into IOM’s DSID efforts in South Sudan, including Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), environmental and social sustainability, and gender.
11. Undertake duty travel as needed.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Data Collection and Analysis, Humanitarian Affairs 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

• Solid experience in the field of DTM data collection, operations, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders across humanitarian, peacebuilding, and development initiatives.
• Experience in the humanitarian sector/emergency response, development and transition setting.
• Proven experience in project development and implementation, information management and assessment.

Skills

• Proven analytical skills and creative thinking.
• Excellent coordination skills with governments, local authorities and partners.
• Outstanding interpersonal, cross-cultural, and diplomatic skills.
• Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills and ability to prepare a clear and concise reports with excellent attention to details.
• Proven ability to deliver results and to work under pressure.
• Advanced level of computer literacy (e.g., collaborative tools within the Microsoft 365 Office Suite)
• Demonstrable knowledge of basic information management architecture and knowledge management.
• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations.
• Effectively coordinates actions with partners and stakeholders.

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 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

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 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 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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.

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 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.