Field Officer

IOM

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Mogadishu

Description :

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 08 Feb 2017

Position Title : Field Officer (DDR)

Duty Station : Mogadishu, Somalia

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 08 February 2017

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 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, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

IOM is a leading partner in supporting the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGoS) to assist with the transitioning and reintegration of disengaged fighters. Assistance is focused toward capacity-building initiatives for government ministries, the establishment of transitioning centres, and development of programming to assist with the reinsertion and reintegration of disengaged fighters and youth at risk. IOM’s efforts in this area are geared toward national ownership and undertaken in support of the Federal Government of Somalia’s (FGoS) National Programme for Disengaged Combatants and Youth at Risk, and in close coordination with UN and local partners.

This position is located within the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) Unit of IOM Somalia. Under the overall supervision of the DDR Coordinator, the direct supervision of the Project Manager (DDR), the successful candidate will act as the focal point and main interlocutor for IOM’s support to the National Programme, including through coordination and liaison with the Ministry of Information and Communication, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior and National Security, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Human Development and Public Services, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), and local authorities. S/he will also provide managerial oversight for IOM project activities related to skills-based training and reintegration activities for ex-combatants and at-risk youth.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Promote the implementation of the National Programme in cooperation with the FGoS, specifically with the promotion of human rights standards and norms, traditional dispute resolution.
2. Support the implementation of national-level activities designed to build the capacity of relevant ministries of the FGoS to implement the National Programme.
3. In coordination with the Ministry of Interior and National Security, build capacity of local administrations to run Transition Centres in Baidoa and Kismayo.
4. Assist the DDR Project Manager to supervise and manage all procurement/logistics activities, staff on-boarding and training, construction at Transition Centre sites, and other HR or admin tasks as needed.
5. Assist in developing skills-based training for ex-combatants and vulnerable youth, incorporating components for livelihoods, business skills, literacy/numeracy, life skills, and peacebuilding.
6. Liaise and act as the IOM focal point with relevant government authorities/counterparts, UN partners, implementing partners and the mission support units as necessary.
7. Assist the DDR Unit in identifying programme gaps, developing programmatic interventions, and ensuring partner support.
8. Coordinate and administer budgets in line with National Programme and donor requirements.
9. Prepare timely and regular programme reports/updates in line with donor requirements and for mission purposes.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Law, Political or Social Studies, International Affairs 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 coordinating multiple projects simultaneously;

• Experience leading and managing a large team, preferably within a highly insecure area and including duty of care responsibilities;

• Previous work experience in one or more of the following thematic areas a distinct advantage: DDR, PVE, and CVE;

• Project experience related to one or more of the following topics: stabilization, government capacity building, community-led recovery, and conflict mitigation;

• Prior experience working with vulnerable groups in a highly complex conflict area, particularly in areas related to DDR, human rights, or peacekeeping;

• Experience working with various stakeholders including UN agencies, NGOs, government, and donors;

• Thorough knowledge of Somalia, including socioeconomic and political context.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Somali 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.

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