Yemen Field Coordinator
OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Classification : Official, Grade Equiv. P4 Type of Appointment : Special, six months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Reference Code : SVN2012/78(O)-EXT
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:
Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Honduras, Israel, Jamaica, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Rwanda, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (COM) in Sana’a, and under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager for the Yemen Stabilization Initiative (YSI) (also known as “Yemen Alata’a” (YA)), the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for providing overall coordination of the field operations of the YSI/ YA Programme.
The Field Coordinator will be a member of the programme senior management team, with responsibilities for ensuring close coordination and integration of effort with the Grants Manager and the Public Awareness Coordinator, who are also responsible for reporting on the implementation of grant operations in accordance with the priorities established by the programme senior management team and according to the established YSI/YA procedures.
The successful candidate will maintain and strengthen the necessary operational structures and inter-departmental processes, both within the YSI/YA programme office and between the YSI/YA programme and the IOM Mission, in order to ensure transparent and accountable grant development, implementation operations and reporting. Successful performance will result in a well-managed grant portfolio which delivers a flexible and quick response to community needs, and which contributes consistently to improving the strategic relationship between communities and the Government of Yemen.
Core Functions/ Responsibilities:
Behavioural
a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA); i) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; j) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
a) delivers on set objectives in hardship situations; b) effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners; c) works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
Emergency and Crisis
a) works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments; b) coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures; c) supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors; d) establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners; e) makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
a) completed advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution in International Relations, Management, Development Studies or other related field; b) eight years international professional experience (or ten years of experience for candidates with a first level university degree), a majority of which will have been in Emergency and Post-crises settings; c) at least four years experience in community- based and/or small-grants programming; infrastructure works, procurement and civil-society strengthening in a transitioning environment; d) demonstrated record of management experience in positions of increasing responsibility; e) knowledge of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) protocols, and experience working in a phase III (or above) security environments; f) strong knowledge and cultural understanding of the region; must be conversant on regional politics; g) excellent communication and writing skills; ability to analyze complex problems and identify and convey clear, rapid solutions; h) effective resource management skills; ability to supervise a large pool of staff in a dynamic, operational programme environment; ability to develop and maintain budgetary discipline across a wide range of grant activities; knowledge of IOM logistics, procurement and financial operations an advantage; i) knowledge of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programming and standard requirements, specifically with the Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) a strong advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English and Arabic required (both spoken and written).
Classification : Official, Grade Equiv. P4 Type of Appointment : Special, six months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Reference Code : SVN2012/78(O)-EXT
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:
Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Honduras, Israel, Jamaica, Lesotho, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nauru, Niger, Nigeria, Paraguay, Rwanda, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, South Sudan, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Yemen
Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
Context:
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (COM) in Sana’a, and under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager for the Yemen Stabilization Initiative (YSI) (also known as “Yemen Alata’a” (YA)), the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for providing overall coordination of the field operations of the YSI/ YA Programme.
The Field Coordinator will be a member of the programme senior management team, with responsibilities for ensuring close coordination and integration of effort with the Grants Manager and the Public Awareness Coordinator, who are also responsible for reporting on the implementation of grant operations in accordance with the priorities established by the programme senior management team and according to the established YSI/YA procedures.
The successful candidate will maintain and strengthen the necessary operational structures and inter-departmental processes, both within the YSI/YA programme office and between the YSI/YA programme and the IOM Mission, in order to ensure transparent and accountable grant development, implementation operations and reporting. Successful performance will result in a well-managed grant portfolio which delivers a flexible and quick response to community needs, and which contributes consistently to improving the strategic relationship between communities and the Government of Yemen.
Core Functions/ Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily operations and staff of the YSI/YA Field Operations Unit related to stabilization interventions in Sana’a.
- Ensure the successful development, implementation and monitoring of the programme’s community-based, small grant initiatives at the field level in accordance with the overall objectives of the programme.
- Be accountable for the transparency and quality of grant implementation processes and activities at the field level, including contracted services and project committees at the community level, including service-delivery community coordination, grant operations and reporting.
- Provide support, oversight and coordination to YSI/YA field teams, community groups and local government counterparts to ensure a rapid, consistent flow of grant ideas.
- Coordinate with the YSI/YA senior management team, including the donor, on the selection and approval of grants identified by the field teams.
- Work closely with the logistics, financial and procurement teams in the application of standard guidelines and procedures aimed at ensuring an appropriate, efficient and transparent use of funds.
- Coordinate as required with the YSI/YA engineering team to ensure the technical quality of proposed, ongoing and concluding grant activities.
- Provide regular reporting to the Programme Manager and the senior management team on all aspects of grant implementation, from grant identification and contracting to financial reconciliation and close-out; maintain daily interface with, and provide relevant inputs to the Grants Manager.
- Support the hiring and training of field staff for YSI/YA, as well as provide direction and operational guidance to the field staff, at the direction of the Programme Manager.
- Be responsible for the safety and security of field teams, including ensuring that appropriate security information is regularly and appropriately disseminated to the senior management team and, as appropriate, to field staff in coordination with IOM's Staff Security Unit (SSU) and the Mission Security Focal point as/when required, in close conjunction with the management of IOM Yemen and in accordance with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) requirements.
- Monitor the political and security developments throughout the country, with a particular attention to areas of active and potential implementation of YSI/YA grants; provide regular analysis and discussion with the senior management team of the same.
- Seek to increase the communication and coordination of local Yemeni government officials with local community members and groups in the development of grant ideas and the implementation of YSI/YA projects.
- Enhance and maintain project identification cycle methodology, including the identification and organization of community project support groups, and provide training to appropriate field staff on the same.
- Represent the YSI/YA Programme in various fora, and inter-agency gatherings convened to discuss coordinated responses to recovery and transition initiatives in Yemen in coordination with the Programme Manager and the Chief of Mission.
- Undertake the functions of Programme Deputy and, as required, the “Acting Programme Manager”, with responsibilities in support of the Programme Manager to include regular donor liaison, regular reporting to the Community Stabilization Unit in Washington, DC, and programme supervision in the absence of the Programme Manager.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Behavioural
a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA); i) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; j) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
a) delivers on set objectives in hardship situations; b) effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners; c) works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
Emergency and Crisis
a) works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments; b) coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures; c) supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors; d) establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners; e) makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
a) completed advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution in International Relations, Management, Development Studies or other related field; b) eight years international professional experience (or ten years of experience for candidates with a first level university degree), a majority of which will have been in Emergency and Post-crises settings; c) at least four years experience in community- based and/or small-grants programming; infrastructure works, procurement and civil-society strengthening in a transitioning environment; d) demonstrated record of management experience in positions of increasing responsibility; e) knowledge of the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) protocols, and experience working in a phase III (or above) security environments; f) strong knowledge and cultural understanding of the region; must be conversant on regional politics; g) excellent communication and writing skills; ability to analyze complex problems and identify and convey clear, rapid solutions; h) effective resource management skills; ability to supervise a large pool of staff in a dynamic, operational programme environment; ability to develop and maintain budgetary discipline across a wide range of grant activities; knowledge of IOM logistics, procurement and financial operations an advantage; i) knowledge of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programming and standard requirements, specifically with the Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) a strong advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English and Arabic required (both spoken and written).
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by September 26, 2012 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/pid/165
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.
For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/pid/165
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.
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