Site Officer

Position Title: Site Officer

Duty Station: Doha, Qatar

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 07 July 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:

As an important function of its mandate, IOM is the Cluster Lead Agency for Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) for disaster-induced displacement situations under the 2005 Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Humanitarian Reform. Although the position being advertised is not a CCCM position for a disaster response, IOM’s experience as Cluster Lead for CCCM remains relevant for programming at Camp as Sayliyah (CAS) in Doha, Qatar. In line with the commitments to the global Call to Action on Protection Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Emergencies, IOM has been working to improve GBV prevention and risk mitigation in emergency operations worldwide, including in responses devoted to the Afghan evacuee population.

Under the overall supervision of the IOM Qatar Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Senior Operations Officer (Transit Centre), the Site Officer will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the daily functioning of the site and its improvement in close liaison with officials and counterparts in the military. The successful candidate will also support the implementation of site improvement activities for the benefit of the Afghan evacuee population at CAS at the operational level including emergency preparedness and response, women’s participation and site planning.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the identification and response to requests for assistance from the CAS guest population as well as from relevant stakeholders including the US military and the US State Department. As part of this responsibility, the Site Officer will acquire an understanding of what is within IOM’s mandate at CAS.
2. Identify gaps, draft or revise guidelines, standard operating procedures and tools for site improvement including emergency preparedness and response for emergency situations, as necessary.
3. Assist with coordination and facilitate better integration between the Assistance Program and IOM’s USRAP work at CAS.
4. As appropriate, respond to camp complaints and information obtained from the ComplaintsFeedback Mechanism (CFM), Community Leader meetings as well as other sources of information emanating from the population, working closely with other Assistance Program Officers particularly the Protection Officer. Contribute to the development of new methods and ways to gather information regarding concerns, issues or ideas for improving Site management.
5. Work closely with relevant IOM Assistance Program pillar staff, military personnel and State Department officials on Site planning activities, support the development of technical guidance and tools, and participate in the implementation of joint capacity building initiatives.
6. Attend technical working groups at CAS as required. Maintain good working relationships and information sharing protocols with relevant stakeholders to facilitate cohesive and coordinated approaches.
7. Provide capacity building support as required to relevant US military personnel, contribute to strengthening capacity building tools and training materials, and support their adaptation to address specific operational needs.
8. Contribute to the drafting of quarterly progress reports and weekly sit-reps, collect lessons learned and best practices. Participate in open communication with IOM colleagues and outside stakeholders and partners using all communication tools available.
9. Support other activities of the IOM CAS team, contribute to CAS meetings and events, and coordinate with other parts of the Assistance Program to help streamline procurements and the recruitment of staff.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Affairs, 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 assisting refugees or internally displaced persons in a camp setting and/or managing humanitarian programmes at an operational level;
• Experience providing technical support in a variety of operational contexts;
• Previous experience working with military entities is desirable;
• Experience in liaising closely with partner agencies, NGOs and the US government.

Skills

• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and plan activities;
• Knowledge of GBV risk mitigation activities in camp settings is desirable;
• Demonstrated ability to work productively on a team;
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office package (Office, Excel, Power Point,Outlook), Adobe Suite, internet and Email.

Languages

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

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Dari, Pashto, Farsi, and 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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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.