IOM CCCM Cluster State Focal Point Officer Jobs in South Sudan
IOM CCCM Cluster State Focal Point Officer Jobs in South Sudan
ContextThe objective of the Camp Coordination Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster State Focal Point is to facilitate a multi-sectorial response at the State-Level to assist and protect populations residing in displacement sites and to advocate for durable solutions.
For overall accountability and predictability of a humanitarian response within displacement sites, and for the response to be in line with the collaborative effort, the clusters must work together to respond in a predictable and timely manner.
Camp coordination requires the commitment and participation of organizations/agencies with various expertise and cluster roles.
Under the direct supervision of the Cluster Coordinator (CCCM), the successful candidate will support populations residing in displacement sites to facilitate and encourage humanitarian actors to coordinate to fulfil minimum standards and respond to emerging needs at the site-level throughout the state.
Core Functions / Responsibilities
Establishment and Maintenance of Appropriate Coordination Mechanisms
Assist in representing the interests of the cluster in discussions and coordination meetings at the state level.
Check that all identified displacement sites are monitored and/or managed by a site manager.
Where possible, identify State-level CCCM focal points responsible for site management.
Verify that coordinated site needs assessments occur and analysis involving all relevant partners continue on a regular basis for all displacement sites in the state.
Assist site level partners in the identification of gaps; evaluate and provide information on emerging assistance needs and protection issues; participate in regular ‘gap analyses’ based on verified needs, and recommend action in relation to cluster partners with the required capabilities; document their commitment to respond.
Support Site level partners to facilitate registration of site populations, paying particular attention to gender, age and diversity dimensions; updating of population registry; and ensuring secure storage of population data.
Participate in site level contingency planning based on worst-case and most likely scenarios in terms of population movements within, into and out of the state.
Where possible, assist national government/authorities at the state level in implementing their activities and encourage them to uphold their obligations that meet the identified priority needs.
Draft the state level bi-weekly report to the CCCM Cluster lead.
Support the development of site level contingency planning with key actors based on worst-case and most likely scenarios in terms of population movements.
Application of Camp and Site Management Standards and Guidance
Disseminate relevant policy guidelines and technical standards developed by the CCCM Cluster co-leads.
In consultation with the Cluster Coordinator, check that responses are in line with existing policy guidance and technical standards and relevant government human rights legal obligations.
Facilitate and support participatory site planning, and development of sites in collaboration with relevant actors, including the host community when necessary.
Encourage the application and implementation of strategies that build and strengthen confidence within displacement sites and between displacement site residents and surrounding communities in collaboration with the Cluster Coordinator at the national level.
Check that site designs and site infrastructure developed by partner actors support protection of and assistance to men, women, boys and girls.
Assist the Cluster Coordinator in ensuring that strategies are developed to support and strengthen the site residents’ livelihoods.
Provide technical information and guidance to Camp Management agencies at the state level to support assessments for mobile responses.
Ensure common data and information is collected from the relevant sites and relevant information is within CCCM cluster as well as shared with the Cluster Information Management Officer.
Camp Closure and
Durable Solutions
Check that Cluster partners consistently assess the possibility of durable solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), particularly the security situation for possible return in close collaboration with the Cluster Coordinator.
Work closely with the state level Solution Working Group and organize ‘home visits’ to return sites for IDP key informants, if and when return becomes possible.
Represent the national cluster in Solution Working Group coordination forum.
Local Authorities, State Institutions, Local Civil Society and Other Relevant Actors
Verify that humanitarian responses build on local capacities.
Maintain appropriate links with, State institutions, local civil society and other relevant actors (e.g. peacekeeping forces) and facilitate appropriate coordination and information exchange with them at the state level.
Participate in the capacity building of relevant authorities, where deemed necessary.
Communicate with state level authorities to ensure that aid workers working in sites are able to conduct their work independently and in an environment that allows for confidentiality of sensitive information.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law, International Relations 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 working in the development and humanitarian fields;
• Experience working in camps and camps-like settings;
• Experience in migration and development is highly desirable;
• Experience in data collection and analysis as well as knowledge management is considered an asset;
• Experience working with Government counterparts, UN agencies and/or non-governmental organizations is considered an asset.
Skills
• Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural and diplomatic skills and the ability to lead and work inclusively with a diverse team.
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, French, Spanish and/or 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.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 10 August 2020 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system.
The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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