International Organization for Migration Project Officer Jobs in South Sudan

International Organization for Migration Project Officer Jobs in South Sudan

Position Title: Project Officer (WASH)

Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 26 October 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.

Context:

IOM in South Sudan has a broad range of programming centred around three broad areas: humanitarian coordination and support; humanitarian response and resilience; and peacebuilding, transition, and development.

Humanitarian coordination and support includes 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 includes 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.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (WASH), the Project Officer (WASH) will provide support in the implementation and monitoring of WASH related activities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Strategy: Contribute in the development and execution of the WASH strategy/response plan for IOM in alignment with the overall emergency response plan of the organization.

Oversight: Ensure that the project(s) activities under responsibility meet their intended scope, time, and budget as per the project’s work plan as designed by the Programme Manager and inform of any delay or workaround required for timely completion of activities.

Resource Mobilization: Provide necessary information and documentation to the WASHProgramme Manager for the preparation of project proposals and/or for IOM to contact potential donors.

Actively assist in the coordination of donor visits. Contribute to contingency planning for possible WASH emergency response if required.
Supervision and control areas /aspects:

Technical: Prepare and or review technical specifications, Bill of Quantities (BoQs), drawings of the WASH infrastructure planned to be implemented as necessary in order to guarantee quality of the output and alignment to donor requirements. Assess technically the progress of the project(s) under supervision to ensure that compliance of outputs to planned targets is achieved.

Financial: Contribute in the monitoring of project(s) budget according to internal and donor requirements. Adhere to the guidelines provided by the WASH programme manager regarding the use of budget lines for the project(s) activities.

Human Resource: Mentor, coach and manage the staff under supervision and help to resolve team conflicts.

Procurement: Plan and supervise the project(s) procurements in line with approved by the WASH Programme Manager specifications or BoQs, working in close coordination with the procurement and logistics unit to ensure that the required materials and items are procured and delivered to the respective sites in a timely manner. Follow up the schedule with contractors and prepare and sign completion certificates. Work closely with the administrative units of IOM to ensure adequate contracts management; close out procedures and final payments to the contractors.

Communications: Maintain an effective and active communication with all the stakeholders.

Make sure that the relevant and necessary information is transmitted on a timely manner upstream to the WASH Programme Manager and downstream to the members of the WASH team under supervision.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor the project

implementation by performing regular visits to the areas of operation and record relevant data for further analysis. Ensure that all the project data and information is archived and shared appropriately.

Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the WASH Programme Manager indicating progress, constrains and requirements for project completion.

Cross cutting issues: Contribute to ensure that cross-cutting issues are integrated in theWASH programming such as gender-based violence (GBV), Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Environment and other cross cutting issues of relevance.

Any other duties: Perform such other duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, 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 in the implementation of WASH activities in developing countries, preferable in countries facing humanitarian crises and in support of emergency responses; experience in the region is an advantage.

Experience in the design and implementation of WASH infrastructure, including contract management.

Experience in the implementation of activities that include the promotion of hygiene.

Skills

Excellent Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Skills; management skills; organizational skills.

Ability to work with limited supervision.

Works effectively with donors, local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

Languages

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

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French, Spanish and/or a local language is an advantage.

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

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.


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