Ethiopia: Shelter Officer

Position Title : Shelter Officer

Duty Station : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Nine months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 12 September 2017

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 a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Emergency and Post-Crisis (EPC) Programme Coordinator, and direct supervision of the Emergency and Post-Crisis (EPC) Shelter/Non-Food Item Project Manager, the successful candidate will contribute to the effective implementation of emergency, transitional and permanent shelter projects in IOM Ethiopia by coordinating the implementation of shelter interventions in Ethiopia and providing direct support to implementing field offices.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Review and/or develop detailed work and activity plans for project implementation in cooperation with field staff and in accordance with project documents and donor agreements. Monitor adherence to work-plans, deadlines, and budgets.

2. Monitor project progress by assisting with the development of monitoring systems for tracking progress in sub-offices and relevant locations. Identify challenges and bottlenecks and make recommendations on corrective action to be taken including in the procurement and delivery of shelter materials. Document best practices and share lessons learned.

3. In close coordination with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Administration for Refugees and Returnees Affairs (ARRA) and the National Disaster Risk Management Commission (NDRMC) participate in shelter needs assessments in refugee camps, internal displacement sites or host communities, produce assessment reports, and make recommendations for further action.

4. Work closely with the refugee task force and the national and regional Shelter Working Groups under ARRA/UNHCR on refugee shelter needs in the country to ensure adherence to work plans, implement and periodically review strategy, and ensure partner buy-in and regional representation of the cluster.

5. Provide technical inputs on IOM Emergency Shelter assistance to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) including engagement with the Shelter/Non-Food Item (NFI) Cluster on the development of shelter interventions for emergency, recovery and resiliency of individuals displaced by conflict and natural disasters.

6. Maintain positive relations with government counterparts, including ARRA on assistance to refugee and refugee hosting communities and National Disaster Risk Management Commission (NDRMC) and region Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Bureau (DPPB) on assistance to IDPs, UN agencies, and other partners, including NGOs, civil society organizations, and regional state authorities at the technical level.

7. Work closely with the project development and communications teams in Addis Ababa as well as sub-offices to identify new project opportunities on shelter and provide regular updates on activities for public information purposes including facilitating appropriate donor visibility in media and project implementation sites.

8. Provide direct supervision to shelter and WASH staff based in Addis Ababa office. Provide guidance and support to shelter programme field staff (including development/revision of SOPs and technical notes) and guidance on synergies between head- and field offices regarding staffing needs and the efficient use of resources.

9. Encourage the integration of cross-cutting issues such as environment, gender, children, Gender Based Violence (GBV) and other vulnerable groups in shelter project design, budgeting and implementation.

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in the field of emergency assistance with shelter project-related activities, programming, project management and implementation, and assistance to internally displaced persons and refugees;

• Experience with shelter projects for major donors in similar settings;

• Ability to manage and lead a group of technical experts and to coordinate with technical counterparts, NGOs, and local authorities;

• Training and experience in rural development and physical planning;

• Knowledge of computer graphics and mapping software, as well as the capacity to use mapping tools (GPS) and related software (map info etc.);

• Knowledge of CAD and other design-related software and ability to prepare schedules/bills of quantities and estimating cost;

• Working experience in the East and Horn of Africa is an advantage;

• Knowledge of or prior experience with similar issues in Ethiopia is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of any local language is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

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.

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, and security clearances.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 12 September 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on

your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 30.08.2017 to 12.09.2017

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