Project Context and Scope
Under the direct supervision of the National Programme Officer (Protection) and technical support from the Durable Solutions Technical Specialist, the consultant will support IOM Vanuatu in coordinating and implementing activities related to displacement and durable solutions in particular supporting community consultations and engagement.
Repeated hazards from natural disasters and increasing intensity of extreme climate related events pose a high risk of displacement for communities in Vanuatu. As the impacts of climate change continue, many households are displaced and remain so for long periods of time. IOM is supporting the Government of Vanuatu to comprehensively address displacement to minimise the risk and impact on communities. This includes supporting government-led frameworks and mechanisms on displacement, strengthening evidence-base and promoting participation of affected communities.
The consultant will support IOM Vanuatu to coordinate and implement activities under IOM’s projects addressing displacement, durable solutions and disaster risk reduction. In this role, the consultant will work closely with the project team and the Disaster Resilience and Climate Change Unit and support them in liaising with relevant local and national authorities, community leaders and affected communities.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
the consultant will work in the DRR/CC Unit, specifically under the Durable Solutions Program (IOM Project code: DS0130 & DS0180).
Tasks to be performed under this contract
The selected candidate is expected to undertake the following responsibilities:
- Support the planning and coordination of activities related to climate mobility and displacement, including consultations, workshops, trainings, and awareness raising.
- Support data collection, verification and analysis for community consultations.
- Liaise with community leaders and members to support project team in carrying out focus group discussions and key informant interviews.
- Contribute to data verification, progress monitoring, quality check and analysis for data collected through consultations.
- Assist in liaising with government counterparts, civil society organizations, and community stakeholders.
- Support knowledge management and documentation including maintaining records of project activities through taking meeting minutes, attendance lists, and photos and videos as needed.
- Assist in the preparation of project documents, including workplans, budgets, and progress report.
- Participate in briefings, orientation sessions and trainings as required.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for field missions and events, including workshops, trainings, meetings, and national and regional working groups.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
- Hands-on experience in data management and coordination.
- Exposure to national and regional displacement frameworks and stakeholders.
- Skills in research and reporting.
- Understanding of the work of international organizations in the Pacific context.
Education
- University degree or diploma in Political or Social Sciences, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Refugee and Migration Studies, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least two years of relevant professional experience; or
- Completed High School / Secondary school education with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience in project support, research, administration or community engagement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of climate change, displacement, migration and/or gender issues.
- Experience liaising with governmental authorities at different levels, and local communities and community leaders is an advantage.
- Experience in information management tools for data collection, verification and monitoring such as Power Bi, Kobo Toolbox, excel is an advantage.
Skills
- Proven ability to liaise, coordinate and communicate with multiple stakeholders, and provide strategic advice and guidance on climate change and displacement.
- Proven leadership and negotiation skills, particularly in a multi-stakeholder and multi-cultural environment, and in complex socio-political contexts;
Languages
- Working knowledge of Bislama is desirable,
- Fluency in English is required (oral and written)
- IOM's official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Travel required
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at
this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
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.
- 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.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
- 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 actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Notes
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- 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.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
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