Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 25 Dec 2019
Position Title : Shelter/NFI Sector Coordinator
Duty Station : Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
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 : 25 December 2019
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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:
Internal candidates
Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; El Salvador; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; 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:
Violence in Rakhine State which began on 25 August 2017. It has driven an estimated 621,000
Rohingya across the border into Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The speed and scale of the influx has resulted in a critical humanitarian emergency. The people who have arrived in Bangladesh since 25 August came with very few possessions. They have used most their savings on transportation and constructing a shelter, often out of no more than bamboo and thin plastic. They are now reliant on humanitarian assistance for food, and other life-saving needs. Basic services that were available prior to the influx are under severe strain due to the massive increase in people in the area. In some of the sites that have spontaneously emerged, water and sanitation facilities are limited or of poor quality, with extremely high density raising the risks of an outbreak of disease. The Rohingya population in Cox’s Bazar is highly vulnerable, having fled conflict and experienced severe trauma, and now living in extremely difficult conditions.
Population movements within Cox’s Bazar remain highly fluid, with increasing concentration in Ukhia, where the Government has allocated 3,000 acres for a new camp. People have begun arriving at the new, proposed site before infrastructure and services can be established. Crucially there is limited access to the site and no roads through this site; this is preventing the development of infrastructure including water and sanitation facilities.
In 2018, partners intend to assist approximately 1 million people, including refugees from before the recent influx and those that have arrived since August 25, 2017. The sector also intends to assist host communities most affected by the recent influx.
Refugees have built rudimentary makeshift shelters with materials purchased/gathered by themselves supplemented with emergency shelter items distributed by the sector partners. From November 2017, the sector has moved into a phase 2 response of shelter upgrades and there is a continuing need for non-food items (NFIs). Partners are shifting focus to upgrade activities and also looking at potential medium-term solutions – core shelter or further upgrades.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission in Cox’s Bazar (CXB), Bangladesh, and in collaboration with other sectors, agencies and local and national authorities and in line with international principles, the successful candidate will support IOM to lead the Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) Sector and undertake the following duties in collaboration with the co-coordinator (CARITAS).
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Ensure appropriate coordination with all relevant sector stakeholders including national and local authorities, non-government and civil society organizations, donors and representatives of affected populations and ensure that meetings are managed in line with the Principles of Partnership.
Support the implementation of the sector strategy which establishes an overall framework for responding to refugee and host community needs across sectors. Support will also extend similarly to the effort to promote stronger joint programming.
Ensure strategic decision making on shelter and NFI related interventions, considering numbers of refugees and affected communities, criticality of needs, accessibility of beneficiaries, cooperation of local authorities and availability and performance of local partners.
Represent the Sector at the Inter-Sector Coordination Group (ISCG) and assist the Inter Sector Coordination Group (ISCG) team in establishing and maintaining appropriate inter-sector coordination mechanisms.
As appropriate, lead early warning, contingency planning and emergency preparedness efforts for the Sector and ensure adequate participation of relevant stakeholders in inter-sector preparedness activities.
In collaboration with the Sector partners, implement the Shelter/NFI Sector strategy in line with the 2020 Joint Response Plan (JRP). Undertake capacity mapping and gap identification as well as training needs and communicate them to the agreed stakeholders.
Ensure that the response plan of the sector is updated regularly according to evolving needs and that it establishes indicators by which performance of the sector can be measured.
Contribute to the monitoring framework which the ISCG has developed to ensure regular tracking of achievements against JRP strategic objectives and activities.
Prepare the sector core documents as defined by the Global Shelter guidance: strategy, technical standards, etc. These documents will be prepared with support and inputs from sector partners. Ensure common standards and tools among sector partners.
Facilitate adequate reporting and information sharing, both within the sector and with other sectors through inter-sector coordination mechanisms as well as the 4W information (Who/What/When/Where).
Advocate for the utilization of rights, participatory and community-based approaches in the planning and implementation of projects.
Work closely with other sectors, including Protection, Site Management, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Nutrition and Food Security, to coordinate a comprehensive assistance towards local integration and promote durable solutions.
Ensure that updated and relevant sector-specific information is included in general inter-sector reporting including common web platforms, situation reports and other reporting mechanisms.
Represent the sector and provide advice and guidance in the assessment and prioritisation of project proposals for inclusion in the Humanitarian Response Plan and other inter-agency funding appeals.
Ensure integration of agreed priority cross-cutting issues in sectoral needs assessment, analysis, planning, monitoring and response; contribute to the development of appropriate strategies to address these issues. Key themes identified to be incorporated throughout the humanitarian programme cycle for 2020 are gender and protection.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Law and/or International Relations 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
• Relevant experience in different international organizations (e.g. UN agencies, INGOs, IOs, Donors, Red Cross Red Crescent Movement). Work experience in the region would be an advantage;
• Previous experience in complex humanitarian emergencies;
• Previous experience training on Sector Coordination (Shelter Sector Coordination training, Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) training or Coordination and Leadership training);
• Applied knowledge in programme management, project formulation, its programme cycles and reporting standards;
• Previous exposure to sector approach, preferably both at the global policy level and with a field implementation approach;
• Expertise in planning, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting on humanitarian operations;
• Excellent leadership, coordination and information management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the Humanitarian reform process and the role of the UN System, the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, and the NGO humanitarian community in the Shelter/NFI Sector;
• Extensive knowledge of current humanitarian issues;
• Good knowledge of shelter technical guidelines and standards, including SPHERE;
• Good knowledge of sector roles and responsibilities, methodologies, monitoring and advocacy;
• Demonstrated experience in understanding the position and needs of national partners, as well as building their capacity;
• Capacity to travel to field locations and liaise with local authorities;
• Good skills in using Microsoft Office software and other commonly used software.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Bangla, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 25 December 2019 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 12.12.2019 to 25.12.2019
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.
Requisition: SVN 2019/338 – Shelter/NFI Sector Coordinator (P3) - Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh (56273727) Released
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