Senior Emergency Coordinator (P)

Job Description

Job Identification (Reference Number): 15775
Position Title: Senior Emergency Coordinator (P)
Duty Station City: Port-au-Prince
Duty Station Country: Haiti
Grade: P-4
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to six months with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: Six months
Closing date: 23 July 2025

Introduction

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.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.     
                  
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: 

1. Internal candidates
2. External female candidates
3. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second-tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission and in coordination with the Head of Programmes (to be opened) and the Regional Office for Central America, North America, and the Caribbean, as well as the Department of Humanitarian Response and Recovery (DHRR) at Headquarters, the Senior Emergency Coordinator will oversee and lead IOM Haiti’s emergency response operations. This includes ensuring the effective implementation of multi-sectoral humanitarian responses, strategic planning, resource mobilization, and compliance with organizational and international standards.

The successful candidate will represent IOM Haiti in humanitarian inter-agency forums, including the OCHA Access Group, and will oversee the Emergency Unit’s strategic and operational alignment with IOM’s global priorities and country-specific needs.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Oversight

1. Provide strategic direction and oversight for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of emergency response operations, ensuring coherence across all activities.
2. Lead the development of response strategies and frameworks that align with IOM’s organizational objectives and donor priorities.
3. Oversee the performance of heads of units within the Emergency Unit, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness.
4. Supervise the IOM AOR and Cluster Coordinators 

Operational and Programmatic Management

1. Ensure effective coordination of all operational and administrative aspects of emergency-related projects and operations, including CCCM, WASH, Health, Shelter/NFI, Preparedness, Protection, Common Pipeline, Cash Based Intervention and Rapid Response Mechanisms.

Representation and Stakeholder Engagement

1. Represent IOM Haiti in the relevant Emergency Coordination venues including ICCG (if requested), OCHA Access Group, HCT (when requested) and other inter-agency coordination mechanisms.
2. Foster and maintain strong relationships with donors, government counterparts, and humanitarian actors to support resource mobilization and partnership-building efforts.

Resource Mobilization and Financial Oversight

1. Lead efforts to mobilize resources for emergency response projects, ensuring alignment with donor priorities and organizational strategies in coordination with the Chief of Mission the Head of Programmes and Program Support Unit (PSU).
2. Oversee financial management and accountability of emergency projects, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with donor requirements in coordination with the PSU and RMU

Capacity Building and Staff Development

1. Provide mentorship and capacity-building support to heads of units and other staff within the Emergency Unit.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

1. Ensure robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in place to assess the effectiveness and impact of emergency response activities. Establish and maintain mechanisms for tracking and reporting on progress, impact, and compliance.

Compliance and Risk Management

1. Identify and mitigate operational and programmatic risks to safeguard the integrity and effectiveness of emergency response activities.
2. Ensure alignment of emergency response activities with IOM’s global policies and strategic priorities with the relevant regional and global IOM counterparts.

Other Responsibilities

1. Serve as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) for the Chief of Mission when requested.
2. Perform other duties as may be assigned to support the mission’s objectives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in international relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Extensive experience in emergency response, crisis management, post-conflict recovery, and other displacement situations;
• Proven experience in leading and coordinating multi-sectoral teams, including senior-level staff;
• Demonstrated expertise in resource mobilization, donor engagement, and inter-agency coordination; and, 
• Experience with IOM’s policies and frameworks, including, Shelter/NFI, CCCM, DTM tools, and data protection guidelines, CBI and Global Stocks.

Skills

• Excellent leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills;
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
• Ability to adapt work processes to a changing environment while keeping objectives and principles;
• Very strong background in financial and project management, including budget oversight and donor compliance;
• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and international standards; and,
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite, with an emphasis on Excel and Planner.

Language

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. 

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, and Spanish) and/or Haitian Creole 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

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 five 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 3

• 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 3

• 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

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

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.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies.

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