Programme Coordinator (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH))

Position Title: Programme Coordinator (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH))

Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 08 August 2022

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 work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

IOM in South Sudan has a broad range of programming centered around three broad areas: humanitarian coordination and support; humanitarian response and resilience; and peacebuilding, transition, and development. Humanitarian coordination and support includes leading/co-leading the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) Clusters, Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and management of WASH and Shelter and NFI core-pipelines, humanitarian hubs and common transport services. Humanitarian response and resilience includes CCCM, WASH, Shelter & NFI, health, protection, gender equality and inclusion, mental health and psychosocial support and the management of a Rapid Response Fund. Under peacebuilding, transition and development, IOM South Sudan implements programming on housing, land and property issues, transition and recovery, transhumance conflict prevention, community-based violence reduction, community development and migration management.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Head of Operations, the Programme Coordinator (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)) will be in charge of the overall coordination of IOM’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme across South Sudan to ensure programming is addressing evolving humanitarian need and Mission’s development and peacebuilding efforts.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Develop and ensure the execution of the overall WASH strategy for IOM in the country reflecting mission’s internal goals towards integrated programming across the humanitarian, peacebuilding, and development nexus, with particular emphasis on protection mainstreaming and mitigation of GBV related risks.
2. Supervise the technical components of the WASH programme (including but not limited to: static projects (Emergency, Early Recovery, Development); WASH Mobile Response (Emergency Preparedness and Response – EPnR); WASH Core Pipeline; Cluster Coordination and GBV mainstreaming and response, ensuring the implementation of the required activities for the successful completion of the different projects activities in line with donor requirements.
3. Develop comprehensive and realistic workplans for efficient project implementation in line with project schedules ensuring high quality of service delivery and infrastructure work.
4. Manage WASH unit in line with institutional policies to create respectful environment with the team, while proactively exploring possibilities for capacity building of national staff.
5. Lead on the inter-agency coordination at relevant platforms related to WASH activities across the humanitarian – peacebuilding – development nexus (HPDN, e.g. WASH Cluster), including with relevant Government technical counterparts.
6. Ensure high quality financial management of projects in coordination with the Resource Management Unit, including timely procurement of items in line with the procurement plan.
7. Support the senior management in defining the WASH operational strategy/response across humanitarian, peacebuilding and development nexus.
8. Lead on the development of project proposals across the Humanitarian- Development Peace Nexus, while proactively exploring new funding avenues and project ideas.
9. Establish efficient reporting lines within the unit to ensure timely inputs for various mission level or donor information requests.
10. Supervise the management of contracts with service providers or implementing partners. Work closely with the administrative units of IOM to ensure adequate contract management, close out procedures and final payment to the contractors.
11. Contribute to the mainstreaming of GBV, Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) principles at all stages of project implementation, in coordination with Mission’s technical focal points and senior management.
12. Travel regularly to the field to implement and monitor WASH activities.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution1 with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Proven experience in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programming in an emergency context;
• Experience in the field of humanitarian emergencies, including operational and field experience, IOM project development, and management;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs;
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects;
• Experience of regional issues an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent leadership, management, and coordination skills;
• Good interpersonal, cross-cultural, and diplomatic skills and ability to harmoniously collaborate with variety of internal and external stakeholders;
• Proven ability to deliver results and achieve measurable impact in context of operational complexity;
• Excellent problem-solving skills including the ability to address problems pro-actively and creatively, foresee and mitigate risks and overcome operational challenges as they arise;
• Proven ability to successfully operate in high-stress environments and maintain high professional standards in hardship locations.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French, Spanish and/or a local language is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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 2

• 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

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. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 08 August 2022 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 26.07.2022 to 08.08.2022

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

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