IOM Programme Officer - Camp Coordination and Camp Management - Jobs in South Sudan
IOM Programme Officer - Camp Coordination and Camp Management - Jobs in South Sudan
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.
Responsibilities:
Provide support and assistance for the timely start-up of the various components of the project/ programme:
Establish site governance and community participation/mobilization mechanisms within sites,
with emphasis on women’s decision-making role, on persons with specific needs (such as the
elderly and the physically-challenged), youth and minority groups;
Participate in site design and site infrastructure development in coordination with partner actors;
Ensure clarification of roles and responsibilities amongst stakeholders in the site, for maintenance of site infrastructure with a focus on sustainability and community/local government ownership, whilst remaining cautious of developments that would encourage settlement.
Promote accountability of humanitarian actors towards site population through the utilization of multiple communication channels and methods (Site Committees, Notice Boards, Broadcasts, complaint desks etc.) Set up an information management system in the site, including the collection and the supply of data and the transparent sharing of the information.
Promote self-determination of the site population; lead the discussion on transitional or durable solutions with all stakeholders; actively engage local authorities.
Establishment and Maintenance of Appropriate Coordination Mechanisms;
Follow up on logistical and administrative arrangements, cooperate with national and
international authorities, provide information and assist with arrangements required for the
recruitment of project staff, and ensure that donor reporting information and schedules are
available.
Monitor specific aspects of project implementation, identify problems and propose action to expedite the delivery of inputs. Analyze progress and implementation reports, identify, and document significant project events, decisions, problems or deviations.
Draft sections of project documents based on results of assessments that have been carried
out during various phases. Draft project and budget revisions based on negotiations with donors, changed work plans or budget reallocation.
Contribute to the development of new projects by selecting and summarizing background information, assessing the local context for the planning and administration of individual projects, and drafting of project proposals.
Assist in developing and maintaining strong and regular liaison with the project/programme
partners, such as governmental authorities, diplomatic missions, and any other concerned
agencies and working groups, aiming at coordinating and promoting new activities and
facilitating the implementation of ongoing activities and fund raising for new
projects/programmes.
Assist the Programme/Project Manager in monitoring, assessing and evaluation
project/programme activities, and in planning new features that add value to the project's overall goals.
Work with experts, consultants and other project participants to ensure that logistical
arrangements and internal procedures for monitoring and reporting are well understood and implemented.
Provide support in preparing regular project/programme reports according to IOM and donor formats as required, and update regularly and report to donors covering all IOM activities. Draft project revisions, including adjusting project budgets based on changed work plans.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Requirements
Master’s degree in Development, Political or Social Sciences, Law 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 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.
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 16th July, 2019
For more information and job application details, see; IOM Programme Officer - Camp Coordination and Camp Management - Jobs in South Sudan
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