National Project Officer (Community Resilience)
Pibor
- Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
- Location: Pibor
- Grade: Junior level - NO-B, National Professional Officer - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Social Affairs
- Environment
- Disaster Management (Preparedness, Resilience, Response and Recovery)
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date:
Job Description
IOM in South Sudan has a broad range of programming centered 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 common 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 implements programming on Housing, Land and Property Page issues, Transition and Recovery, Transhumance conflict prevention, Community-based violence reduction, Community development and Migration Management.
Under the overall supervision of the Program Manager(ECRP), and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator (Community Resilience), and in coordination with field teams, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for planning, organizing and providing guidance to the operational aspects of the ECRP II project and supporting on programmatic tasks to ensure efficient implementation and proper communication and coordination with ECRP Technical Teams, IOM technical units and external stakeholders, such as government, donors and other agencies.
The National Project Officer (Community Resilience) will provide direct supervision to the field implementation teams covering Upper Nile State, Unity State, Ruweng Administrative Area, Pibor Administrative Area, Jonglei State and Western Bahr el Ghazal. Furthermore, the incumbent will coordinate the technical leads in Community Infrastructure, Disaster Risk Management and Governance and Capacity Building. The candidate will also liaise with project reporting, safeguarding, M&E and other teams to provide consistent linkages between programme implementation and other project support units, as well as with procurement, logistics, finance and resource management teams in IOM.
Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day operational implementation of the ECRP, ensuring that activities are conducted in line with approved plans, budgets, timelines, donor requirements, and IOM procedures.
- Assist in ensuring effective and timely execution of project activities to meet agreed targets, considering the seasonal and contextual dynamics of South Sudan.
- Support adherence to financial, procurement, and administrative procedures, in line with IOM regulations and standards, contributing to proper documentation, accountability, and compliance.
- Coordinate with field teams and technical colleagues to facilitate consistent and well-organized implementation of project activities related to community infrastructure, disaster risk management, and governance.
- Contribute to quality assurance of project delivery, including regular data collection, analysis, and the preparation of updates for internal and external reporting, including government and donor partners.
- Monitor progress in the field, supporting local implementation partners and IOM field staff in the planning and delivery of activities at different administrative levels.
- Liaise with relevant IOM units and programmes, promoting coordination and information sharing to improve the overall impact of the ECRP within the mission.
- Foster a collaborative working environment within the ECRP team by supporting teamwork, learning, and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate closely with technical staff and project leadership, including the Senior Programme Coordinator, to support consistency in institutional strengthening efforts under ECRP.
- Undertake field visits, as required, to monitor activity implementation, identify challenges, and provide practical support and coordination on the ground.
- Assist in the preparation of progress updates and donor reports by providing inputs and field-level information as required.
- Perform other related duties that may be assigned to support the effective implementation of the programme.
Qualifications
- 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 in project implementation in post conflict or transitional situations.
- Experience in leading and implementing program activities in field locations in South Sudan.
- Experience in liaison with the government counterparts at national level.
- Experience in staff management, in person and in remote management.
- Experience with local governance, participatory programming, community infrastructure, or disaster risk management an asset.
Skills
- Ability to supervise and manage staff operating a complex integrated package of programming;
- Excellent report writing and analytical skills;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Solid organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced and detail-oriented team environment; and,
- Good computer skills: excellent knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email/internet software.
- Thorough knowledge of English language is required. Knowledge of local languages is essential
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.