National Programme Coordination & Liaison Officer – IOM

Job Description

Organization	International Organization for Migration
Position Title	National Programme Coordination & Liaison Officer
Duty Station	El Fasher, North Darfur
Classification	NOA
Type of Appointment	one-year fixed term, with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date	As soon as possible
Closing Date	May 05, 2022

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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Coordinator, and in coordination with relevant project managers the National Programme Coordination & Liaison Officer will liaise with government authorities, UN agencies, and other key partners in his/her assigned state. He/she will contribute to the implementation of programme activities and ensure that reliable channels and mechanisms of communication are established and maintained with country office and Regional Coordinator.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide day-to-day coordination and supervision of programme activities in the assigned state.
2. Ensure effective communication and coordination between the IOM sub-office in the area of responsibility, Darfur Regional Coordinator and project managers in the country office.
3. In coordination with the Regional Coordinator, ensure the efficiency in the delivery of all programme activities (DTM, humanitarian & transition programmes, migration management and migrant protection / assistance programmes) and coordinate with partners when needed.
   IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
4. In coordination with relevant colleagues, monitor programme implementation against the programme work plan and indicators, including the preparation of periodic programme activity, progress, and status reports.
5. Ensure that reliable channels and mechanisms of communication are established and maintained, so that project managers and Regional Coordinator have regular updates, accurate and relevant information related to the area of responsibilities
6. Liaise with government bodies and authorities, UN agencies and other key stakeholders in coordination with the Regional Coordinator.
7. Participate in coordination and inter-agency cluster meetings, and other relevant fora, events, and activities as directed by the Regional Coordinator and share key discussion and action points from such meetings with the Regional Coordinator and relevant project managers.
8. Ensure that regular coordination meetings occur between IOM project and sectors across the region, to ensure that Programmes are coordinated and harmonized, and that opportunities for synergies between interventions are fully capitalized on.
9. Identify gaps in IOM response, operational challenges and constraints and ensure that these are communicated to Darfur Regional Coordinator and to project managers.
10. In coordination with the Regional Coordinator and project managers, advise on programmatic opportunities, project development, and any related strategic developments, in accordance with the IOM mandate and overall strategic priorities for providing support to mobile populations and host communities.
11. In coordination with the Regional Coordinator and project managers, ensure that awareness is raised key cross-cutting issues, including protection, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), conflict sensitivity and resilience-building, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and promote the integration of such issues across programmers and interventions wherever relevant.
12. Regularly undertake duty travels within the region as requested.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education
 Master’s degree in Development or Social Sciences or, alternatively, an equivalent combination of training and experience in humanitarian operations and logistics, and transition & recovery programming for crisis and post-crisis situations; or
 University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience
 Experience in crisis- and post-crisis contexts and in working in a high-risk environment;
 Experience in project management and IOM administrative and financial management, would be an advantage;
 Experience in liaising with local authorities, and local communities, as well as national and international institutions;
 Demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity;
 Knowledge of international agencies like the UN an advantage;
 Experience working in the region an advantage;
 Knowledge of the region is an advantage .

Languages
English and Arabic is Required.

Required Competencies

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.

Other:

 Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
 IOM has zero tolerance with discrimination and does not discriminate to HIV/AIDS status.
 This position is open to ONLY Sudanese nationals.
 Vacancy close at 23:59 local time Khartoum, Sudan on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their Resume via email: [email protected], by May 05, 2022, at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 21.04.2022 to 05.05.2022.
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.