Job Description

Introduction

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.

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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 IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories:
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Context

As part of the humanitarian system reform and the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Cluster Restructuring, the Shelter, Land and Site Coordination (SLSC) Cluster has been established as an integrated coordination platform bringing together the mandates and functions of Shelter and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster alongside the Housing Land and Property (HLP) Area of Responsibility (AoR). This reimagined cluster delivers a coherent vision for effective, sustainable support to affected people across the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, focused on transition and working towards solutions from the start. IOM is co-leading (alongside the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)) the Global SLSC Cluster.

The Capacity Development and Localization Technical Specialist, Global SLSC Cluster will be responsible and accountable in ensuring that IOM upholds its obligations as the Global SLSC Cluster Co-lead. Under the overall supervision of the IOM Senior Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer, the direct supervision of the Shelter Land and Site Coordination Global Cluster Coordinator, and in close coordination with Shelter & Settlement and CCCM unit heads, the Capacity Development and Localization Technical Specialist will be responsible for leading and contributing to capacity development and localization initiatives across all thematic areas of the Cluster. This role requires a strong strategic and coordinated approach to capacity building.

The incumbent will lead the development and rollout of the Global Cluster capacity development initiatives, monitor capacity development activities in the field, provide remote technical advice and direct in-country support to national clusters, thus contributing to strengthen capacities of the Global Cluster worldwide. They will ensure localization commitments are embedded throughout the Cluster's work, strengthening the leadership and capacities of local actors to ensure more effective, accountable, and contextually appropriate responses.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Capacity Development:
1. Lead global capacity development initiatives in coordination with the Global Cluster Coordinators (GCC) and other area specialists as required, related to the Cluster's six core priorities.
2.   Coordinate yearly capacity assessment and develop competency frameworks, contribute to planning and implementation of capacity development activities for the Global Cluster including development of self-paced, and instructor lead trainings (including Training of Trainers, virtual and residential courses), coaching and mentoring, communities of practice, events, and areas of innovation related to remote learning.
3.   Working in partnership with subject matter experts, the advisor will contribute and provide substantive support for the development, revision, and utilization of Cluster training packages turning technical content into training packages, toolkits, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidance, including in key thematic areas such as humanitarian principles, protection, gender, diversity, HLP, Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA), and climate resilience. Support field teams with specific adaptation for local and national partners and follow up on relevant actions in-country, including capacity development events under national level action plans.
4.   Lead the Global Cluster's Capacity Development Working Group, which provides capacity building related to all technical areas of the Cluster.
5.   Organize, provide oversight, monitor and evaluate the implementation of capacity development activities of Cluster partners at global and national level (skill uptake, behaviour change, institutional improvements).
6.   Deploy to conduct training as required and support field teams with remote technical guidance to ensure coherent practices and accurate messages at the operational level and facilitate knowledge sharing—including lessons learned and good practices.
7.   Ensure cross-cutting commitments including gender, diversity, inclusion, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), humanitarian-peace-development nexus, solutions from the start, centrality of protection, and localization are integrated into all capacity building activities.
8.   Report and advise the Global Cluster Coordinators on all pertinent matters related to capacity development and localization as needed.
Localization:
9.   In collaboration with the Global Cluster Coordinators, work to identify, plan and work with Clusters partners at global level and national clusters to implement localizing capacity building initiatives in priority locations/countries. Develop and implement strategies that devolve power and resources to local actors, ensuring local Non-Govermental Organization (NGOs) and civil society organizations are encouraged and given space to engage in the Cluster.
10.   Lead in the development and revision of key localization resources including glossaries, guidance notes, workshops, peer-to-peer learning, and other tools to aid Cluster operations in increasing their partnership and localization efforts.
11.   Support arrangements that promote local leadership/co-leadership with Local and National Actors (LNAs) to strengthen inclusive and locally driven humanitarian responses.
12.   Promote and facilitate the engagement and representation of diversified entities and organizations such as women-led organizations, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and community-level groups within capacity building programs, Cluster technical forums and governance structures.
Standards and Knowledge Management:
13.   Represent the Cluster and relevant standards (including Minimum Standards in Camp Management, Sphere Standards, and emerging consolidated standards) to the Humanitarian Standards Partnership forum and Sphere secretariat. Lead the coordination of translations and publication of standards into other languages in coordination with other counterparts from the Global Cluster.
14.   Document good practices and engage in events and meetings linked to Humanitarian Standards. Champion the use of relevant standards in emergency settings across all Cluster thematic areas.
15.   Advise on the relevance and timeliness to update and amend the minimum standards related to the scope of the SLSC Cluster and identify potential joint collaborations with other minimum standards with the objective to broaden the understanding and knowledge of the Cluster minimum standards.
16.   Lead the design of knowledge management and knowledge sharing working with subject matters experts to capture, organize and disseminate technical knowledge.
Others:
17.   Undertake field missions and duty travel relating to the projects and various capacity building initiatives of the cluster and provide direct technical support to the Global Cluster team and counterparts, as required.
18.   Contribute to accurate reporting including donor progress and final reports, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies with the view to resolution.
19.   Keep abreast of international policy development and issues relevant to the Cluster sectors, in particular cross-cutting themes such as protection/gender, accountability to affected populations, climate resilience, and localization.
20.   Perform other such duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Master's degree in Humanitarian Affairs, Civil Protection, Disaster Management, Social Sciences; Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience;
Coursework or certification on adult learning and training design is advantageous;
Certification of Sphere training, protection training including Gender Based Violence, CCCM/Shelter; and,
Training of Trainers (ToT) is advantageous.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

Experience designing, implementing and evaluating humanitarian capacity building programs and evaluating humanitarian capacity building programmes;
Proven expertise in multiple humanitarian settings and adapting capacity building to learner needs;
Expertise in adult learning and instructional design;
Demonstrated and long-standing experience in capacity building programmes;
Experience in a wide variety of Shelter, CCCM, and HLP contexts and site typologies;
Experience working with local and national actors on localization initiatives is an advantage; and,
Experience as a camp manager and/or site coordinator is a plus.

Skills

In depth knowledge of the cluster system, cluster coordination and humanitarian response;
Knowledge of UN, (I)NGOs and Local and National Actors programming and ways of working;
Knowledge of adult learning processes and principles;
Strong soft skills to engage with colleagues and teams from diverse backgrounds and expertise; and,
Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

Languages

All staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM’s official languages (English, French, and Spanish),

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

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 five 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 Level 3

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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 3, if with direct reports

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 leadership and professional potential.
Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

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