International Organization for Migration Jobs in South Sudan

International Organization for Migration National Project Officer Jobs in South Sudan

Position Title : National Project Officer-Roving (WASH)

Duty Station : Juba, South Sudan (with some assignments to the field)**

Classification : NO-A

Type of Appointment : One year Fixed Term (possibility of extension)

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 03 November 2017

Responsibilities

Manage the implementation of the activities required to provide WASH relief services and rehabilitation activities to IDPS and vulnerable communities affected by conflict or natural disasters in far-off locations country wide identified and endorsed by the national WASH cluster in South Sudan.

Coordinate on ground a team of national WASH staff, ensuring a balanced division of tasks in order to achieve the objectives of Project.

Ensure that the project(s) meet their intended scope, time and budget.

Ensure that the activities programmed to provide WASH services respond to the needs of the communities affected and that efforts are made to reach compliance of emergency standards for WASH service provision.

Prepare reports of the assessment or response mission in a maximum of 48 hours after returning to Juba.

Ensure that a Gender-Based Violence prevention approach is mainstream in all activities and in coordination with the GBV officers of the program, as well as to contribute to quality gender analysis.

Guarantee that activities are performed in accordance to the specifications in the project proposal and notify in timely matter of any change request pertinent to the Program Coordinator (WASH).

Design, in coordination with the WASH Program coordinator, a response strategy and work plan for each intervention, ensuring that the necessary resources are made available on ground synchronized with staff deployment for the rapid response.

Take decisions on ground, and with the resources available to ensure avoiding delays in implementation and taking the necessary workarounds required for timely completion of activities.

Contribute to follow-up of project budget according to internal and donor requirements, and follow relevant budget lines.

Vigorously mobilize the community with the support of the WASH Assistants under supervision, in order to

promote participation, involvement and contribution of the targeted communities for the completion of the activities.

Monitor the project implementation, ensure that materials are being properly utilized and that WASH items are effectively distributed to the beneficiaries. Follow up the schedule with contractors and prepare and sign completion certificates. Work closely with the Program Coordinator (WASH) for contracts management; close out procedures and final payments to the contractors.

Ensure an effective and active communication with all the stakeholders when on ground. Prepare and submit a monthly response report of activities and submit it to the Program Coordinator (WASH), indicating progress, constrains and requirements for project completion or lessons learned. Ensure that project data and information is archived and shared appropriately.

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.

Provide necessary information and documentation for the preparation of project proposals for IOM to contact potential donors.

Contribute to contingency planning for possible WASH emergency response if required.

Be always ready for deployment and available for travel in a short notice of being informed.

Perform other duties as may be assigned

Education and Experience;

Candidate must have diploma in a WASH related field: social science, environmental, engineering.

At least 2 years of relevant experience in architecture or civil engineering in the development sector.

Experience with I/NGO or UN agencies.

Experience in managing staff both direct line managing and contractor staff.

Relevant experience writing reports
Knowledge of protection standards

Fluency in English (written and spoken), Arabic and local language are required

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook

Required: Fluent written and spoken English

Advantageous: Arabic language

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants Should apply online

Interested candidates are required to submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae marked “National Project Officer-Roving (WASH)”**

to IOM office in Juba in person or e-mail: vss@iom.int.** Applications sent through email need to reflect the position title and vacancy number on the subject line.

Deadline for applications: 03 November 2017