IOM Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist Jobs in South Africa

Context

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.

With 173-member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, 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.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

As IOM Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist (50%), the successful candidate will be expected to:

In close coordination with the DOE RTS, provide DRR capacity building, training, on-the-job mentoring and technical support to country offices (COs) in their application of IOM and global Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) guidance and methodologies.

In coordination with the DOE RTS, work with IOM Country Offices to identify need for DRR interventions, and to facilitate regional coherence in implementation of DRR initiatives, including the roll-out of Words into Action – Disaster Displacement Guidelines in the region.

Contribute to the development, review, endorsement, tracking and implementation of DRR project proposals at the country and regional levels for ROSA, identifying potential regional synergies, and maintaining regular coordination with relevant HQ divisions on endorsement, reporting and monitoring of results.

Monitor developments in the thematic area, in close collaboration with the DOE RTS, other Thematic Specialists in the Regional Office, COs and relevant HQ Departments, including on applying IOM’s Migration Crisis Operational Framework.

Provide inputs to the relevant DRR, climate change adaptation, resilience building, displacement initiatives within the UN Regional Opportunities and Issue Based Coalition (UN OIBC) in close coordination with Regional Liaison Policy Officer.

Support IOM COs to facilitate high-level quality of deliverables by providing technical guidance and remote monitoring support of compliance to country offices, programme partners, technical advisers, programme staff, surge personnel, implementing partners and service providers, as needed.

In close coordination with the DOE RTS, work with IOM COs to gather and disseminate lessons learned in DRR programming. Share lessons learned more broadly within IOM, highlighting replicable practices.

Contribute to developing regional thematic guidance notes, information sheets and policy documents in coordination with COs and relevant HQs Division(s).

As requested by the DOE-RTS participate in relevant regional working group meetings, related fora, and other DRR-related events (meetings, presentations, discussions, visits, negotiations etc.).

As Regional Facilitator of the CADRI Partnership (50%), the successful candidate will be expected to:

Facilitate the deployment of interagency multi-disciplinary expertise from various CADRI members agencies (and possibly other partner organizations active in the region) to respond to country requests for CADRI services in East and Southern Africa:

Coordinate development of the ToR for the country engagement in liaison with the UN RC/ HC Office;

Liaise with the UN RC/ HC Office to identify suitable dates for CADRI country support;

Mobilize expertise responding to the ToR among regional agencies;

Liaise with the UN RC/HC Office to arrange all representational and logistical arrangements for the country engagement;

When relevant, call upon the CADRI Geneva Secretariat to mobilize additional expertise from CADRI agencies HQ or through the UNDAC, EU Civil Protection network, the Joint Environment Unit network etc.

Support the development of CADRI Partnership mission deliverables:

Organize and participate in the CADRI missions; lead or support the leadership of CADRI missions;

Support the consolidation of mission members’ inputs to CADRI Partnership deliverables (e.g. scoping mission report, capacity diagnosis report, capacity development plan, contingency plan, national DRR strategy, risk informed national/local plans, UN joint programme).

Liaise with UN RC/HC Offices on a quarterly basis to follow-up on implementation of CADRI recommendations and document CADRI impact at country level and identify, when relevant, need for additional support from regional agencies in specific sectors.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in International Affairs, Development Cooperation, Political or Social Sciences, Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Risk Reduction/ Management, Climate Risk Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Solid professional experience in disaster risk reduction/ management is required;

• Experience in UN interagency and/ or multi-partner coordination is required;

• Experience in capacity building on DRR and climate change adaptation-related activities in development, crisis and post-crisis country contexts;

• Experience in programme management, preferably in migration and/or other displacement situations;

• Experience in project formulation and implementation at national and international levels;

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, and with other national and international institutions;

• Experience in prevention, emergency and early recovery settings with strong knowledge of UN project life cycles;

• Strong combination of training and experience in the field of operations, and solid working experience in complex environments;

• Broad field experience in the areas of shelter and non-food items (NFIs), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and logistics, would be an asset;

• Sound judgment, ability to extract, interpret, analyze and format data and resolve operational problems, ability to work with minimum supervision;

• Experience in coordinating field activities and remote coordination is required.

Skills

• Familiarity with the region is an asset;

• Familiarity with UN administrative and financial management is an asset;

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English;

• Interagency/ multi-partner coordination and collaboration 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 French and Portuguese 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.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 22 December 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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