Cluster Coordinator (CCCM) Full-Time

IOM is hiring a Cluster Coordinator (CCCM).

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the direct supervision of the Emergency Response and Recovery Coordinator, in close coordination with the Head of Programmes and Operations, Heads of Sub Offices (HoSO) and other relevant programme managers/coordinators, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster coordination. As cluster lead, IOM contributes to ensuring a multi-sectoral response to assist and protect displaced populations in communal settings (collective centres, camps, transit/reception centres, spontaneous and informal settlements, planned sites, etc.).

Responsibilities

Coordination

• Represent the interests of the cluster in discussions and coordination meetings at the national level and ensure a harmonized and coordinated multi-sectorial response in displacement sites;
• Ensure reporting of multi-sectorial gaps and needs in all displacement sites to the Inter-Cluster Working Group and advocate for support from other clusters when necessary;
• Ensure that adequate site management structures are in place in identified displacement sites;
• Organize regular cluster meetings at the national level;
• Planning, preparedness and strategy development;
• Lead on cluster planning at national level with regards to developing response strategies, contingency planning including “exit”/transition strategy for site closures and action plans for the cluster;
• Together with cluster partners, undertake capacity mapping and gap identification exercises for identifying emerging assistance needs, protection issues and develop a capacity-development strategy for the sector;
• Map and track 5 Ws “who is doing what, where, when and for whom”;
• Ensure integration of agreed priority cross-cutting issues in sectoral needs assessment, analysis, planning, monitoring and response;
• Identify the training needs and develop a capacity building strategy accordingly;
• Organize joint field missions, needs assessments and analysis among cluster partners and participate in joint inter-cluster needs assessment exercises.

Monitoring

• Ensure and monitor that all CCCM actors implement site management standards and guidance in all displacement sites;
• Ensure that all partners funded through pooled fund meet their targets and complete all reporting requirements;
• Information management (IM) and reporting;
• Coordinate closely with all cluster partners to collect and collate agreed upon CCCM reporting tools for the field;
• Closely coordinate with the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) team, as the primary IM partner of the CCCM cluster; review, share and promote DTM products in all relevant forums;
• Ensure proper communication and information flow between Maputo and the field, and among partners.

Application of standards and guidelines

• Facilitate discussion and agreement on the use of common standards and tools among cluster partners;
• Promote awareness of and adherence to relevant policy guidelines, codes of conduct and examples of good practice by all cluster partners, taking into consideration the possible need for local adaptation both in terms of language and content;
• Ensure regular coordination with Global Cluster team to share best practices and learning from country mission.

Advocacy & Resource Mobilization

• Identify core advocacy concerns and contribute key messages to broader, multi-sectoral advocacy initiatives;
• Represent the interests of the cluster/sector in discussions with the Inter Cluster Coordination group (ICCG) and the donor community on prioritization, resource mobilization and advocacy in particular to implement the national camp consolidation framework;
• Identify core advocacy concerns at the national level and contribute key messages to broader, multi-sectoral advocacy initiatives;
• Preparedness and Training Capacity;
• Promote and support efforts to strengthen the capacity of NGOs, UN agencies, civil society, camp managers and members of displaced and host communities including through relevant CCCM training;
• Promote and support national efforts to structure and implement a cohesive national capacity building strategy for local government officials and local authorities through relevant CCCM training;
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Humanitarian Affairs, Development Studies, Political Science, 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

• Experience or comprehensive view of community organization, planning and design with an equivalent combination of camp management and humanitarian experience;
• Experience in cluster coordination, humanitarian response and emergency operation;
• Experience in project implementation and management;
• Experience in project monitoring and reporting is an advantage.

Skills

• Proven skills to analyse statistical information;
• Proven skills in coordination;
• Resource mobilization and strategic documentation;
• Demonstrated team-building and capacity building of stakeholders.

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

Portuguese, Spanish, or any 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.

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