DECM Provincial Coordinator

Job Description

Introduction

Project Context & Scope
The Sef Ples Blong Yumi Phase 2 project, implemented by the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), supports the Government of Vanuatu to strengthen disaster preparedness, coordination, and evacuation centre management across multiple hazards.

The project focuses on strengthening the DECM Cluster’s coordination capacity, updating and rolling out the National Evacuation Centre Management Guidelines (NECMG) and Evacuation Toolbox, improving information management systems, and supporting preparedness at national, provincial, and Area Council levels.

The DECM Provincial Coordinator will play a key role in supporting coordination, preparedness planning, data management, and operational readiness of the DECM Cluster at national and/or provincial level.
 

Nature of the Consultancy

To support the Displacement and Evacuation Centre Management (DECM) Cluster in strengthening preparedness, coordination, information management, and operational readiness at national and provincial levels under the Sef Ples Blong Yumi Phase II project.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Tertiary qualification in Disaster Management, Public Health, Social Sciences, Education, or equivalent experience

Experience

• Minimum 3 years facilitating trainings/community capacity-building (EC management, DRR, WASH, Shelter/Protection preferred).
• Experience working with government (NDMO/Provincial Government/Area Councils), NGOs or community groups in Vanuatu

Skills

• Strong facilitation, mentoring and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Familiarity with AAP, PSEA and protection risk mitigation; ability to apply referral pathways.

• Good data/documentation discipline; Microsoft 365 proficiency; Kobo/ODK experience an advantage.

Languages

For this consultancy, Fluency in Bislama and English language is required. Working knowledge of French is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel 

Yes

Duty travel across Vanuatu, to remote and rural Area Councils, to coordinate evacuation center management and to liaise with counterparts which is  required as per training schedule; approved per IOM procedures. Training schedule may require longer stints (of up to several weeks) travelling to facilitate trainings. Personal schedules and commitments will also be considered as part of training schedule planning

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

• 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.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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