Programme Assistant – Food Security & Livelihood – IOM
Job Description
| Organization | International Organization for Migration |
| Position Title | Programme Assistant – Food Security & Livelihood – RRF |
| Duty Station | Khartoum Sudan |
| Classification | G5 |
| Type of Appointment | One-year Fixed Term with possibility of extension |
| Estimated Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Closing Date | 06.12.2022 |
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:
IOM’s Rapid Response Fund (RRF), in close coordination with the USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), is one of the few fast, flexible emergency funding mechanisms available to International and National Non-Governmental Organizations (I/NNGOs) in Sudan. Managed by IOM since 2013, the RRF facilitates life-saving humanitarian interventions to IDPs, returnees, host communities, and vulnerable
populations affected by conflict, floods, disease outbreaks, and other natural and man-made disasters throughout the country. The RRF provides critical support through NFI, Shelter, WASH, Health, FSL and Protection assistance. Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes, and direct supervision of the Grants Manager (Rapid Response Fund), the successful candidate will work closely with
implementing partners to support the RRF program in matters relating to monitoring and evaluation of Food Security & Livelihood projects throughout Sudan. In particular, he/she will:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support to RRF funded Food Security & Livelihood-focused implementing partners and monitor their activities to assure that they meet national and IOM global standards.
- Conduct regular visits to the project sites to verify if Food Security & Livelihood projects are progressing as reported and as per the agreed narrative, indicators, and work plan. 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.
- Participate in the assessment of potential Food Security & Livelihood implementing partners to determine their ability to carry out project activities before grants are awarded.
- Draft regular monitoring reports on Food Security & Livelihood sub-grantee activities and achievements to feed into the RRF program’s reporting requirements.
- Keep track and provide reports on any challenges and delays by Food Security & Livelihood-focused implementing partners in the field.
- Assist in reviewing Food Security & Livelihood sub-grantees’ submitted narrative and financial reports and provide the RRF Grants Manager with feedback that will directly affect the approval of partner interim and final reports, as well as approval of payments.
- Carry out follow-up visits to project sites at established intervals during implementation and after project completion to assess/measure degree of impact, in coordination with the RRF Grants Manager.
- Attend Food Security & Livelihood Cluster meetings and prepare minutes of meetings for the attention of the Grants Manager.
- Assist in facilitating photo and video documentation of active projects for verification and visibility purposes.
- Contribute to the implementation of the RRF capacity building plan to promote the program among potential sub-grantees, reinforce their capacity and help potential Food Security & Livelihood partners to meet the eligibility requirements to access RRF funds.
- Accompany the RRF Grants Manager, donor and/or other interested visitors to project sites, providing inputs on progress and overall context.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, fisheries, or related Science degrees or other related field from an accredited academic institution.
Experience
• Minimum 3 years of practical and progressively responsible experience in the field of Food Security & Livelihood, especially in humanitarian contexts, and with a strong understanding of USAID-funded programs implemented by UN Agencies and I/NNGOs.
• Previous work experience with UN agencies and INGOs is a strong advantage.
• Preferably at least 1 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of Food Security & Livelihood programming.
SKILLS
• Expert technical knowledge of Food Security & Livelihood in emergency contexts.
• Technical skills in qualitative and quantitative evaluation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively and persuasively present information in a variety of settings and formats.
• Familiar with activity and grant reporting methods.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, with proven experience in Word, Excel and Power Point.
Languages
• Fluency in English and Arabic (oral and written).
• Additional fluency in any local Sudanese dialects is desirable.
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.
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 and those authorized to live and work in Sudan according to Sudanese regulations.
• Vacancy close at 23:59 local time Khartoum, Sudan on the respective closing date 06.12.2022. No late applications will be accepted.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their Resume via email: [email protected], by 06.12.2022, at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 22.11.2022 to 06.12.2022
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.
