International Organization for Migration Programme Officer (Transition and Recovery) Jobs in South Sudan
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 include 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 standard transport services.
Humanitarian response and resilience include 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 Country Office (CO) 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 Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator (Reconciliation, Stabilization and Resilience Trust Fund (RSRTF), and in close coordination with the Program Support Unit, the Programme Officer (Transition and Recovery (T&R)) will work closely with the management and programme staff to support in reporting, development of multiple projects and internal coordination, representation, review, and quality control of project documents prior to donor submission.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Support the overall implementation of the Transition & Recovery Programme in South SudanCO, including its financial, administrative, and technical implementation, in compliance with IOM policies and standards, as well as donor requirements, agreed timeline, and deliverables.
Contribute to the identification of donors’ priorities and strategies, explore the possibility of developing follow-up initiatives and/or initiate new program development processes in South Sudan, and draft project proposals, in relation to expressed governmental needs, donors’ priorities, and in line with IOM’s mandate and strategy.
In coordination with the Program Coordinator (RSRTF), coordinate the work of all staff assigned to the CO’s program, as well as consultants, implementing partners, and service providers recruited to support and/or undertake specific activities.
Maintain close collaboration and contribute to strengthening the partnerships with relevant stakeholders such as Government entities, national authorities, donors, development partners, United Nations agencies, and civil society.
Draft and produce donors’ progress and other reports and ensure proper information exchange on all operational aspects of the programs between IOM, the programs’ donors, and other stakeholders.
In coordination with the Program Coordinator (RSRTF), facilitate adequate information management on CO’s activities through regular updates, summaries, press releases, and other relevant materials that promote the unit and IOM’s visibility.
Assist in conducting contextual analysis to identify potential activities to be implemented as part of the Transition and recovery in line with the IOM mandate and the priorities established by the Government and partners in South Sudan.
Contribute to the development of relevant monitoring and evaluation plans and tools to track policy mainstreaming initiatives and measure progress and effectiveness, make recommendations on suitable course corrections, and support further development and improvements.
Ensure adequate information management on program-related activities including awareness raising and visibility; provide regular updates, summaries, press releases, and other relevant materials, in coordination with the donor and IOM’s Public Information Department.
Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, steering committees, and technical working groups, as well as other forums, to facilitate proper coordination and presentation of IOM activities.
Participate in relevant UN working groups and activities to encourage the mainstreaming of related issues into the United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF).
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
Master’s degree in Law, International Relations, Political or Social Sciences, International Development, 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 in programme management, implementation, and project development;
Experience in coordination of various projects under the program to ensure maximum outputs;
Experience in liaising with government authorities and other national/international institutions;
Experience in emergency settings with in-depth knowledge of IOM/UN program/project life cycles;
Experience with UN and International Agencies, international or local NGOs preferred; and,
Work experience in the Region is an advantage.
Skills
Knowledge of UN/IOM’s regulations, policies and procedures;
Knowledge of project budgeting and financial management;
Knowledge and experience in working with PRIMA is an advantage;
Sound writing, communication and negotiation skills; and,
Excellent organization skills, analytical and creative thinking.
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 is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; International Organization for Migration Programme Officer (Transition and Recovery) Jobs in South Sudan
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