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OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Position Title
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Type of Appointment :
Programme Specialist
Estimated Start Date
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Juba, South Sudan
Official, Grade P4
Special short term,
Six months with possibility of extension
As soon as possible
Closing Date
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February 13, 2015
Reference Code
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SVN2015/15(O)-EXT
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of
migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and nongovernmental 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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of nonrepresented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be
favorably considered:
Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape
Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El
Salvador, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg,
Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia,
Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste,
Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
The Peace and Stability Quick Impact Fund (PSQIF), financed by the European Union’s
Instrument Contributing to Stability and Peace, will support peace and stability initiatives
along northern border areas, the Wunlit Triangle, Jonglei State and the Greater Pibor
Administrative Area in South Sudan through the implementation of programming under
various thematic windows that are designed to reduce conflict and promote peace.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Juba, and the direct
supervision of the Programme Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for
providing guidance on project interventions based on an analysis of conflict dynamics in
the project target area. Furthermore, the successful candidate will examine the
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implications of (proposed) projects based on the impact the initiative may have on
conflict sensitivities in the specified area. S/he will coordinate with and serve as an
advisor to partners on effectively carrying out grassroots conflict reduction dialogues and
processes using do no harm principles. S/he will identify areas where communities of
various ethnicities are committed to peace promotion and reconciliation and propose
interventions that reinforce these grassroots initiatives. The successful candidate will
develop a stabilization strategy based on conflict analysis of the evolving security
situation that encourages sustainable community driven peace initiatives.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
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Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the conflict dynamics of South Sudan
including through regular, usable analysis of the political, economic, socio-ethnic
and cultural dimensions and impacts of conflict in South Sudan.
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Determine areas of the PSQIF target zones that are most suitable for
interventions under the various program thematic windows, in light of the evolving
security situation and historical context.
3.
Establish criteria for evaluating project proposals taking into account the
authenticity of the conflict intervention proposed and whether the proposal takes
into consideration conflict issues that could be exacerbated through the
intervention.
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Review and evaluate project proposals and ongoing activities based on
established conflict analysis and sensitivity criteria.
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Coordinate and share ideas with partner agencies working in conflict reduction
and community stabilization.
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Make regular field visits and monitor on-going PSQIF projects and prepare
regular reports on the conflict situation in various areas of intervention.
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Liaise with the donor regularly to discuss evolving conflict situations in the
program target areas.
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Evaluate needs of PSQIF partners and develop training curriculum for training of
partners and other stakeholders in “do no harm” principles, conflict resolution
methods and successful dialogue techniques.
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Conduct information workshops based on on-going analysis of conflict evolution
which includes measures that may contribute to peace movements.
10.
Develop and regularly improve methodologies for conflict and stability project
implementation, as well as the measurement of project impact and outcomes
including through the identification of relevant baselines and the use of
perceptions surveys.
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Represent IOM at regular meetings on conflict reduction and stabilization.
12.
Coordinate with relevant government agencies in peace building/conflict
reduction and ensure that project field staff are coordinating activities with all
partners in program locations.
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Maintain regular communication with field based staff and advise on changing
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conflict situations in the area of intervention. Provide training on conflict analysis
and conflict sensitivity to all field staff working in the PSQIF and other
stakeholders as requested.
14.
Explore possibilities of joint programming and coordination with other actors
effectively implementing peace building activities in the area of intervention to
maximize the impact of overall programming.
15.
Contribute regularly to broader conflict reduction, stability and peacebuilding
efforts within IOM through reporting and shared best-practice with the Transition
& Recovery Division, Department of Operations and Emergencies at IOM
Headquarters.
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Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Competencies
Behavioural
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Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
Displays mastery of subject matter;
Contributes to a collegial team environment;
Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and
promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes
equal gender participation;
Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
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Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
Works effectively with local authorities’ stakeholders, beneficiaries and the
broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
Emergency and Crisis
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Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of
coordination structures;
Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster
partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners;
Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.
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Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
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Master’s degree in Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited
academic institution with eight years of relevant professional experience; or
University degree in the above fields with ten years of relevant professional
experience.
Experience
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Field experience in project implementation in post conflict or transitional
situations;
Experience in conflict analysis and conflict sensitivity is required;
Previous related experience in South Sudan is an advantage;
Experience in coordinating with other programme units and ability to establish
and maintain working relations with government counterparts and UN agencies;
Experience working with National NGO partners to build their capacity to
influence the development of civil society and peace promotion activities in South
Sudan.
Knowledge and experience of UNDSS procedures is an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English is required.
Note:
1. Appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM eRecruitment system, by February 13, 2015 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
filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the
motivation for applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your
application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 30.01.2015 to 13.02.2015
Requisition: SVN 2015/15 (O) - Programme Specialist (P4) - Juba, South Sudan (54637383)
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Posting: SVN 2015/15 (O) - Programme Specialist (P4) - Juba, South Sudan (54637384)
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