Programme Manager (CBI)

Position Title: Programme Manager (CBI)

Duty Station: Sana’a, Yemen

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 16 June 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

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) in Yemen and direct supervision of the Senior Field and Programme Coordinator and in coordination with relevant units in the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Yemen Country Office (CO), the Programme Manager (CBI) will have to be responsible for the oversight and management of Yemen CO’s Cash-Based Incentive (CBI) Programme’s implementation, including the supervision for assistance processes, tools and portfolio.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide recommendations and advice to the COM and the relevant units of Yemen CO on integrating CBIs into operational plans and strategies to efficiently meet programme objectives and conduct liaison with technical sectors.
2. Establish and maintain effective working relationship with Government agencies, United Nations (UN) partners, International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), research institutions, and private sector entities to ensure complementarity in the assessment, design and implementation of CBIs.
3. Represent IOM Yemen CO in national level CBI forums and dialogue with donors, partner agencies and other stakeholders on cash, voucher assistance.
4. Provide overall oversight and management of all cash and voucher transfers planned under CO’s operations in Yemen, including facilitating implementation and monitoring of CBI based programmes at the Area and Sub-Office level.
5. Liaise closely with other units at the CO level that have direct responsibilities for the elements of the operational management of CBI’s delivery to beneficiaries level e.g., Logistics, Finance, Procurement and IT. Advise the relevant supervisors at Resources Management Unit of any bottlenecks that may impede the timely delivery of CBI to beneficiaries and take action to resolve problems.
6. Facilitate and support communication and discussions, and ensure an adequate level of coordination, between relevant units of CO, and private sector companies, which may be contractually engaged for the management and delivery of CBIs to beneficiaries e.g., banks and telecommunication companies, and review any contractual arrangements made.
7. Liaise closely with relevant government authorities, UN agencies and NGOs engaged in CBI activities, keeping them fully informed of the status of Yemen CO’s activities in this regard. Participate in national level dialogue with donors and other stakeholders on cash, vouchers, and other CBI activities.
8. Periodically review the appropriateness of the use of CBI to deliver assistance to respond to the evolving needs in the country.
9. Draw up plans for timely delivery of CBIs in coordination with government, NGO and UNpartners, donors, and commercially contracted companies, and monitor their implementation.
10. Closely coordinate with the M&E section within the CBI and the M&E units of the CO, to ensure that relevant output and outcome indicators for CBI are systematically collected and analysed in a manner that helps the CO to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of CBI delivery, as well as the appropriateness of the transfer modality choice. Undertake visits to monitor the project sites and meet beneficiaries to ensure the progress in achieving of the project objectives.
11. Advise the CO units, Area/Sub-Offices and IOM partners on risk management for CBI based programme implementation.
12. Contribute to the development of project proposal, prepare periodic and ad hoc reports on IOM’s Cash and voucher-based activities in Yemen, including proposing operational improvements and potential future scope for IOM’s CBI programming.
13. Liaise with the CBI unit at HQ and relevant units in the Regional Office and ensure compliance with IOM’s policies and procedures for CBI based programming.
14. Supervise the CBI programme staff involved in the planning and management of CBI transfers and provide training and technical guidance in their work.
15. Contribute to the co-leading of the IOM’s activities for Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) sector and maintain an appropriate humanitarian coordination of the sector.
16. Contribute to the development of the RRM chapter for the Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and Humanitarian Need Overview (HNO).
17. Represent Yemen CO at the RRM sector and actively participate in Yemen Inter-Cluster Coordination Mechanism.
18. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business administration, Political Science, 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 working in the field, with minimum two years of Professional International experience in programming in Cash Based Interventions (CBI) in conflict or post conflict duty stations;
• Excellent knowledge of CBIs in humanitarian emergencies, throughout the project cycle;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs and building effective partnerships with private sector.

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of key Cash actors within the humanitarian sphere;
• Experience with sectoral CBIs (shelter, health, nutrition, food security, WASH, livelihoods, education, etc.);
• Proven ability to supervise, train and direct staff and operations in emergency contexts; and,
• Demonstrated understanding of the Coordination Architecture in the Cluster Approach.

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 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

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.