National Capacity Building and Governance Officer

Juba

Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
Location: Juba
Grade: Junior level - NO-B, National Professional Officer - Locally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
- International Relations
- Democratic Governance
- Education, Learning and Training
- Public Policy and Administration
Closing Date:

Job Description

Context and Scope

IOM in South Sudan has a broad range of programming cantered around three 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 common transport services. Humanitarian response and resilience include CCCM, WASH, Shelter & NFI, health, protection, gender equality and inclusion. Under peacebuilding, transition and development, IOM South Sudan implements programming on housing, land and property issues, transition and recovery, transhumance conflict prevention, community-based violence reduction, community development and migration management.

As part of its community development portfolio, IOM is implementing a project with the Government of South Sudan in partnership with World Bank the Enhancing Community Resilience Project Phase II – ECRP II, that seeks to address key gaps in basic service delivery and strengthen local institutions to improve the situation in 12 target counties in South Sudan. The project aims to contribute to the building and strengthening of government institutions at village, municipality, county, state and national level, in line with the Local Government Act (LGA) 2009.

Under overall evaluation of the Chief of Mission (COM), the general coordination of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Community Resilience and Disaster Risk Management) in Juba, and the direct supervision of the Governance and Capacity Building Coordinator, and in close collaboration with relevant units, the National Capacity Building and Governance Officer will support the coordination and implementation of local governance and capacity-building activities under ECRP II. The incumbent will contribute to the day-to-day field-level implementation, coordination with stakeholders, and monitoring of assigned activities.

Responsibilities

Assist in coordinating and supporting the roll-out of community engagement and local governance activities under the ECRP II project, in collaboration with relevant units and field teams.
Conduct stakeholder engagement at the national level with line ministries, government directorates, and other relevant government institutions, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Support the implementation of training sessions and workshops for local government representatives and community structures at boma, payam, and county levels, in coordination with technical advisors and field teams.
Coordinate with local authorities and community stakeholders to facilitate the smooth delivery of capacity-building activities in line with the approved work plans.
Assist in the preparation and distribution of training materials and outreach tools, in coordination with technical advisors.
Provide inputs and logistical support for field-level activities, including training, mentoring, and follow-up sessions with community actors and government counterparts.
Collect, compile, and analyze data, reports, and feedback from the field to support project monitoring, learning, and adaptive implementation.
Participate in regular field visits to monitor activity implementation, identify challenges, and contribute to problem-solving efforts in collaboration with field teams.
Support effective communication and coordination with community-based organizations and local governance counterparts to promote ownership and sustainability of interventions.
Contribute to internal and external reports by providing timely and accurate updates on implementation progress, achievements, and challenges.
Support the preparation of donor reports, including interim and final submissions, by providing relevant field-level inputs and data.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution in international development, international relations, social sciences or related field of study, with two years of relevant professional experience; Or
Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Experience in project implementation in post conflict or transitional situations.
Experience in leading and designing government-focused capacity building activities.
Experience in liaison with the government counterparts at national level
Experience in leading trainings of local government bodies.
Experience with local governance, participatory, community engagement, development approaches; and,
Work experience and knowledge of the social structure of South Sudan or similar regional contexts.

Skills

Ability to design, facilitate and deliver training sessions effectively.
Excellent report writing and analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Solid organizational and time management skills; ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and detail-oriented team environment.
Proficient computer skills, including strong command MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and standard email/internet tools.

Languages

Thorough knowledge of English language is required. Knowledge of local languages is essential.

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.
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

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

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.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
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.
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Job info

Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 6 Months
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: National Officer
Grade: NO-B

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