Under the overall supervision of the Head of Preparedness and Response Unit, technical supervision of the National CCCM National Cluster Coordinator and direct supervision of the Head of Sub Office, Mekelle; the successful candidate will perform the following functions.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate with the government authorities and provide necessary support for IDPs’ response in Tigray.
• CCCM Cluster Coordination support by organizing meetings, ensuring that the meetings and other events calendar of the Cluster is updated on regular basis.
• Establish strong working relationships with all cluster members in order to facilitate effective collaboration and communication.
• Provide technical support to Cluster members in operationalizing context specific but standardized CCCM response.
• Support conducting CCCM Cluster coordinated needs assessments indicatives, including participatory assessments and regular gap analysis.
• Ensure the timely access of the CCCM members to the CCCM analyses and work with the members to create a comprehensive assessment directory.
• Involve the cluster members to conduct an exhaustive mapping exercise for all on-going relevant needs assessments and gap analysis.
• Assist in delivering CCCM and/or CM training activities for CCCM Cluster members, other local partners, and relevant authorities.
• Provide logistical support to the capacity development initiatives in terms of organising venues, developing the lists of participants and ensuring that the other relevant logistical and administrative requirements are met.
• Provide timely feedback on the progress reports for the CCCM related Humanitarian Pooled Fund (HPF) projects and other activities.
• Deliver reporting requirement of the CCCM on timely basis.
• Support the Cluster Chair Coordinators in developing and/or improving information management within the cluster, including the development of standardized databases which can be used to capture relevant information for monitoring and planning purposes.
• Contribute to preparation of reports and advocacy statements on behalf of the CCCM Cluster.
• Represent the CCCM Cluster in meetings with sectoral and external partners, authorities and other relevant interlocutors when needed.
• Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making is risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
About You
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in political, Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• Master’s degree in political, Social Sciences, International Relations, Humanitarian Management, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in cluster coordination, IASC guidelines and protection principles.
• Demonstrated expertise in program management and reporting requirements.
Skills
• Good knowledge of UN, IOM and NGO mandates and programmes in the IDP humanitarian responses, post conflict construction and development,
• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations,
• Familiarity with CCCM global standards concerning communication, engagement, and accountability,
• Works effectively with donors, local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office
Languages
• Fluency in English
• Working Knowledge of Tigrinya and Amharic is an advantage
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
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.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
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 actions 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) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)
• 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
Notes
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
• National Professional Officers should be nationals of the country of their employment. NPOs perform work at the professional level and the same standards of recruitment qualifications and performance, required for International Professional staff.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
• IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Required Skills
• Project management
• Communication
Desired Skills
• Project management
• Communication