International Organization for Migration Project Officer (Humanitarian Hub) Jobs in South Sudan

International Organization for Migration Project Officer (Humanitarian Hub) Jobs in South Sudan

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 include 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.

IOM in South Sudan is responsible for the management for co-location of humanitarian actors (Humanitarian Hub and Logistic Base) within the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) base in Bentiu, Malakal, and Bor, South Sudan. IOM managing Humanitarian & Logistic Hubs has been in operation since 2014 and is currently supporting 32 agencies who are working and residing in the Hubs.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Operations, the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office (HoSO) and in close coordination with of Head of Supply Chain Unit, the Project Officer (Humanitarian Hub) will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Humanitarian Hub in Bentiu.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Coordinate, implement and track the awarding of Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) for long-term hub residents.

Manage the Humanitarian Hub front desk by providing oversight of booking systems and the application of procedures, supporting guests, and communicating to residents/guests on hub rules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Evaluate partner agencies (residents) needs in the humanitarian hub and the development facilities, and draft proposals to meet these needs/developments.

Participate in coordination and operational meetings to discuss challenges, needs and routine operational matters, and communicate key discussions and recommendations to senior management in the Sub-Office.

Contribute to management of hub resources in an efficient manner; update funding and expenditure spreadsheets, track resource utilization, make recommendations on spending plans and draft quarterly procurement plans for the hub in close coordination with Resources Management Officer (RMO) and HoSO.

Supervise and monitor humanitarian hub contractor’s work to agreed specifications in close coordination with Procurement and Logistics Unit, RMO and HoSO. Check that progress and other reports are submitted in a timely manner.

Monitor the work of facility maintenance staff and other skilled /unskilled daily laborers. Provide basic training as required and recommend additional performance improvements.

Monitor the Humanitarian Hub’s

functioning and facilities, as well as its operational state all the time; coordinating repairs, maintenance, and installation of infrastructure in close coordination with HoSO.

Draft proposals for additional requests for space and assist in technical coordination of site and facility development by checking that best practices for site planning within the Humanitarian Hub is implemented.

Liaise closely with IOM Office of Staff Security (OSS) and implement access control andfire/other hazard safety plans inside the hub; monitor the availability of adequate resources at the hub in case of any such emergency.

Draft weekly occupancy reports, cost recovery, weekly hub situation reports and other necessary monthly or quarterly reports. Facilitate the timely submission of reports to all concerned.

Plan and coordinate essential central services, manage the storage and stocks of consumables, equipment, and tools ensuring consumptions are properly monitored, maintenance records are properly archived, and hub assets are properly kept and tracked.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management, Electric/Civil Engineering, International Relations, Business Administration, 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 experience.

Experience

Relevant experience in project implementation in post conflict or transitional situations;

Experience working for a UN agency, International Organizations, or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is preferred;

Previous related experience in South Sudan field operations is an advantage;

Project implementation and supervision experience at the field level required;

Experience in management of humanitarian hub in emergency complex operations is an advantage;

Experience in inter-agency coordination and counterparts is an advantage.

Skills

Solid coordination and interpersonal skills;

Ability to work well with different stakeholders and partners on the ground;

Good leadership and management skills;

Good planning and organization 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.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; International Organization for Migration Project Officer (Humanitarian Hub) Jobs in South Sudan

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