Program Associate (CRC Team Leader)

Under the overall supervision of the South Region Coordinator and the technical supervision of the Senior Programme Associate (RSU), the successful candidate will contribute to roll out IOM resilience and solutions programmes focused on area-based approaches. he/she will perform the following duties.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Monitor CRC activities according to CRC Standard Operating Procedures and Terms of Reference.

2. Manage and coordinate day-to-day operations in and around the CRC.

3. Support monitor and guide CRC staff, field assessment teams and focal points. 

4. Assist the Regional Coordinator in engaging with local actors and community leaders to maintain close coordination throughout the project. Contribute to the communities’ buy-in and ownership of the project. 

5. Report information on needs raised at the CRC in order to contribute to the development of information materials and information-sharing activities.

6. Monitor and report on the accomplishment of the workplan, potential gaps and delays.

7. Draft the weekly reporting on activities, progress and recommendations to the Supervisor to deliver information, outreach campaigns and awareness-raising, and assessments on key humanitarian subjects relevant to the catchment area population.

8. Roll out with the mobile team multi-sector need assessments, service provision monitoring and safety audits, among the community and CRC Catchment area level, according to CCCM WG standardised tools.

9. Promote and facilitate accountability towards site population through setting up of information sharing and feedback mechanisms, i.e., information desk and complaints and feedback mechanism.

10.  Assist in monitoring an effective, transparent, representative, and inclusive site governance system, including coordination of site service provision and other defined activities. Ensure that the site population are aware of the assistance and services available in the site and how to access them.

11. Timely reporting any gaps and/or duplication in service delivery at catchment area level through the regional operational and technical supervisors.

12. Undertake duty travel to monitor the smooth implementation of all the tasks mentioned above.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Or 

• High School diploma with five (5) years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:

• Experience in implementing and coordinating humanitarian responses

• Experience in Camp Coordination and Camp Management (Advantage)

• Experience in managing mobile teams (desirable)

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities and local communities\

• Strong ability to engage with community members, partners and other stakeholders in a respectful manner (essential)

• Familiarity with the local area and surroundings (desirable)

• Experience with participatory fieldwork, methodologies, and monitoring

• Computer literate (IT) knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and experience documenting and reporting project activities

Skills:

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds

• Ability to work independently, with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.

• Ability to work in challenging settings, under pressure, while respecting tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability for leadership in the context of partnership building and consensual decision-making.

• Knowledge of camp management-related technical guidelines, standards, and indicators.

• In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the Organization.

• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations

Languages:

• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

• Working knowledge of Dari or Pashto is Mandatory.

• Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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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 wherever possible.
• 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.

Core Competencies –behavioural indicators level 1

• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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Interested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG does not accept applications in hard copies.

Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.

Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by CTG through e-mail only.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate.