Programme Officer (Shelter & CBI) Full-Time

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in close coordination with Head of Programmes and Operations and direct supervision of the Programme Manager (Shelter and Housing), the successful candidate will coordinate and ensure ongoing shelter and Cash-based Interventions (CBI)  operations implementation. The shelter programme will primarily focus on the construction of core houses in resettlement sites through the use of CBI. S/he will be based in Beira but will be roving across Mozambique as needed.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Shelter and Housing Programme Manager in the direct implementation of the IOM Mozambique’s Shelter and CBI Programme;
2. Ensure timely and adequate implementation of the Shelter/NFI and CBI Programme activities in line with the program strategy, programme guidelines, targets and deadlines, including assessment, IOM’s direct distribution, construction monitoring, set-up of voucher fairs, Cash for Work, and post distribution monitoring activities;
3. Coordinate the set up of voucher fairs in rural locations of the Central Mozambique region, involving working directly with the procurement team to set up agreements which meet the programmatic needs, liaison with vendors, and organization of sensitization sessions with the communities;
4. Provide regular and detailed reports to the Programme Manager and Head of Programmes on the implementation of the programme, including progress reports, beneficiary lists in locations, and staff/volunteer activities to enable the implementation of the  programme  as planned, and recommend corrective actions and improvements as needed;
5. Facilitate close coordination with IOM Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) and protection programmes through the entire programme cycle lifetime and provide guidance and information on site and settlement interventions;
6. Produce and  draft  documents  necessary  to  implement  IOM  Shelter/NFI  and  CBI programmes, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reporting templates, material specifications, drawings, and other technical documents;
7. Liaise with Implementation Partners when necessary (IPs, including pipeline partner), monitor IP’s programme progress, and follow up as necessary to facilitate timely and quality data/reports received;
8. Undertake field visit, support field coordination and liaise with counterparts as per programme requirements;
9. Compile and draft shelter program beneficiaries’ stories;
10. Facilitate close coordination with local government authorities in all phases of the programmes implementation;
11. Check that the integration of cross-cutting issues such as environment, gender, children, Gender Based Violence (GBV) and other vulnerable groups are considered in the programme implementation;
12. Facilitate donor visibility in the activities of the Shelter/NFI Programme;
13. Participate in Shelter/NFI Cluster, donor and Government meetings and contribute to the establishment of partnerships with relevant stakeholders. Take minutes of the meeting and keep track of those meetings for filing and reporting purposes;
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Supply Chain Management, 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 in implementing shelter programming in an emergency/recovery context;
• Experience in using cash-based interventions in shelter programs, in particular the use of vouchers and set up of fairs in remote locations;
• Experience in emergency, project implementation, management including project monitoring and reporting is an advantage.

Skills

• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office package (Office, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), is essential;
• Undertake duties delegated by the respective supervision, hold self-accountable in completion of assigned task and manage resources efficiently;
• Knowledge of Computerized-aided design programs such as AutoCAD, as well as design programs such as Adobe Indesign and photoshop a strong advantage;
• Knowledge of the region is an advantage.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Knowledge of Portuguese, French and/or Spanish is advantageous.

Notes

1 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.

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