Programme Manager (CCCM)

Position Title: Programme Manager (CCCM)

Duty Station: Aden, Yemen

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 04 July 2023

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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; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second-tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM) and direct supervision of the Senior Field and Programme Coordinator, the Programme Manager (CCCM) will be responsible for the implementation of IOM’s Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Programme.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the Senior Field and Programme Coordinator in the design and implementation of the overall CCCM strategy for the IOM Yemen Country Office (CO).
2. Supervise the technical components of the CCCM Programme including the development and/or review of concept notes, proposals and budgets, ensuring that mechanisms and modalities to be implemented are appropriate and in line with global standards and best practices.
3. Ensure that all projects of the CCCM Programme meet their intended scope, timeframe, quality and budget. Notify in a timely manner of any change needed and inform of any delay or workaround required for the timely completion of activities.
4. Direct and oversee monitoring activities to assess the implementation of CCCM projects, remotely and through regular visits to the areas of operation, ensuring that the CCCM Operations Officers are properly utilizing the resources made available in order to effectively provide services to the beneficiaries.
5. Coordinate the operational, administrative and financial aspects of all ongoing projects, including oversight responsibility of project implementation, in coordination with the Resources Management Units as required.
6. Support the CCCM cluster as required, upon request from the cluster coordination team; this may include: monitoring and supporting cluster partners, providing technical inputs in the development of cluster strategies, and representing the cluster in field assessment missions.
7. In coordination with the RM unit, manage the contracts with service providers or implementing partners. Work closely with the administrative units of the CO to ensure adequate contracts management, close-out procedures and final payments to the contractors.
8. Directly supervise the CCCM Operations Officers. Provide adequate and relevant capacity building to the members of the Team. Coach and mentor the staff under direct supervision.
9. In coordination with the relevant units, ensure that all relevant permits and authorizations are obtained from the local authorities to guarantee project stability and good relations with the local government.
10. Ensure the mainstreaming of GBV (Gender-based violence), AAP (Accountability to affected populations), CwC (Communications with Communities) and other protection-related aspects in every phase of the implementation of the CCCM Programme activities in close coordination with the relevant units.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Conflict Resolution, Management, or Social Sciences related subject 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 at a managerial level, in emergency and conflict environments essential.
• Experience in managing the full cycle of CCCM projects including leading project teams essential.
• Demonstrated experience with program M&E, as well as with cross-cutting themes including (Gender-based violence), AAP (Accountability to Affected Populations), and CwC (Communications with Communities)
• Progressive experience in IOM and familiarity with the Yemen context are highly desirable.

Skills

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to set a strategic vision for the Unit with actionable steps, and encourage all CCCM staff to engage with and work toward said vision.
• Ability to work independently, at times unsupervised, and while under pressure.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication, relationship-building, and networking skills.
• Excellent conflict-sensitivity awareness.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including proposal development and reporting.
• Excellent budget management /design and financial accountability skills;
• Persistence, determination and flexibility ;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

The 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, and 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.

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 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.

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.

The 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 in Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.