Programme Coordinator (Migration Health)

Position Title: Programme Coordinator (Migration Health)

Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, 6 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 08 September 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.

Context:

IOM in South Sudan has a broad range of programming centred 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 for South Sudan, and the direct supervision of the Head of Operations with the technical support of Senior Regional Migration Health Specialist, the Programme Coordinator (Migration Health) will be responsible and accountable for the management, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the Country Office’s (COs) health related portfolio.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Manage the overall implementation of health-related programming combining migrant health and mental health and psychosocial support projects, including resource mobilization, budget monitoring and maintaining relevant donor visibility in line with IOM Rules and Regulations.
2. Support the Head of Operations and Programme Support Unit in identifying programme development opportunities in South Sudan and prepare project proposals and concept notes, identifying new donors and thematic areas of technical intervention.
3. Develop a comprehensive unit strategy emphasizing integrated multi-sectoral approach in support of the humanitarian- peacebuilding- development agenda.
4. Establish clear workplans and strategy implementation roadmap for staff and ensure regular monitoring and reporting in line with project indicators for timely implementation.
5. Establish and maintain effective working relationships, and coordinate and liaise with other agencies and key actors, including relevant clusters (Health, Protection), and relevant line Ministries and national partners.
6. Identify and develop approaches on public health and migration health including human immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/ Tuberculosis (TB)/malaria and population mobility, emerging and re-emerging communicable and non-communicable diseases, port health at Point of Entry, including emergency preparedness, mitigation, and response.
7. Mainstream migration and health in relevant national health policies, strategies, and planning processes as well as health in relevant migration policies, strategies, and planning processes in the country through the provision of technical advice, assistance and capacity strengthening to governments and key partners on migration and health, focusing on the sustainability and synergies with development and peacebuilding programmes within the CO.
8. Manage and monitor team members, with particular emphasis on capacity building within the unit but also efforts for mainstreaming of the programme activities across the units.
9. Strengthen integrated mobile response, particularly as part of the emergency rapid response.
10. Provide periodical technical updates of all IOM South Sudan health activities and documentation/dissemination of best practice materials in close coordination with the Chief of Mission, Regional Office and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Health units at Headquarters.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or • University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Operational and field experience in migration, refugee and displaced persons’ health-related issues, programme development, including experience in evaluating health programmes and protocols;
• Experience in designing, managing and implementing health and psychosocial support programmes in emergency and post-conflict settings;
• Previous work experience with communicable and noncommunicable disease preparedness and response is a strong advantage;
• Experience in health programming for marginalized and vulnerable groups (women, youth, persons with disabilities, etc.).

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including relationship management, influencing skills, and networking;
• Knowledge of structures and functions of national and international health agencies, donors,and organizations;
• Flexibility, resilience and ability to deploy to deep field locations;
• Strong networking capacities for constructive relationships with all humanitarian actors;
• Strong leadership and management skills.

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 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 HERE, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 08 September 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

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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