Senior Program Associate (Kassala) – IOM
Job Description
| Organization | International Organization for Migration |
| Job Title | Senior Program Associate |
| Location | Kassala, Sudan |
| Classification | G6 |
| Type of Appointment | Special Short Term 6 Months with possibility of extension |
| Estimated Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Closing Date | 8 December 2024 |
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and
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 Emergency Health and Nutrition program in northern Abyei and the Kordofan’s covers a variety of project in collaboration with other sectors such as WASH, Livelihood, Emergency Shelter and Non-Food Items and Transition and Recovery project like community stabilization, peacebuilding and durable solutions. This role will be responsible for the implementation of Health and Nutrition activities in South and West Kordofan and Northern Abyei, aiming at improving access of conflict affected populations to life-saving primary health care integrated with Nutrition and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and counterparts in the region.
The successful candidate must demonstrate strong skills in field operation, community engagement and
professional experience working in emergency response with an understanding of the multisectoral approach– integrating WASH, Protection, Livelihoods and others, to deliver humanitarian response as well as to address multiple drivers of conflict and multifaceted needs. The candidate must be proactive, collaborative, and with a solutions-oriented mindset. Working under the overall technical supervision of the Project Manager based at IOM Country Office, and the direct supervision of the Regional Coordinator for northern Abyei and the Kordofan’s, the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for assisting with the delivery of the below activities.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Always considering the overarching project documents and theories of change, contribute to planning and preparation of activities; support the necessary logistical and administrative steps; support the evaluation of the technical competence of implementing partners and/or contractors; monitoring and
evaluation of interventions; and reporting to supervisors on progress regularly. - Support on the identification of sites within the state or locality as indicated in the project document.
- Assist in producing technical documents (scope of work, vulnerability criteria, distribution list, etc.)
according to identified needs, standards, and available resources. - Support the PM to collaborate with Procurement & Logistics and Finance colleagues to maintain project activities on track, providing regular updates to supervisors.
- Undertake regular visits to the areas of operation and record relevant data for further analysis.
Regularly update the Project Manager on progress, constraints and requirements for project
completion. - Coordinate and supervise community participation.
- Participate in relevant coordination and planning meetings at state or locality level, and on interagency assessments or visits as relate to Health and Nutrition.
- Monitor that activities are implemented according to technical guidelines: assist to measure and
mitigate risks and follow-up that these mitigation measures are respected by all stakeholders including implementing partners, hourly staff, and contractors. - Monitor implementing partners and engage with stakeholders to monitor the best use of available
resources and provision of quality interventions that integrate the core principles of disaster risk
reduction, environmental protection, gender, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and conflict sensitivity across programming. - Participate in interagency assessment missions and other inter-agency activities.
- Other tasks as assigned and agreed with the supervisor.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- University degree in Development or Humanitarian studies, Political Science, Engineering, Architecture,
Public Health or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years professional
experience; or - High school degree/certificate with six years’ professional experience.
Experience
- Previous experience working in an emergency response and in a post-crisis context.
- Proven previous experience in humanitarian and development settings, carrying out activities
including needs assessments, baseline surveys, and risk assessments; community mobilization and
accurate targeting; and integration of protection and PSEA in interventions. - Experience of planning and managing interventions or projects.
- Experience in delivering training and capacity building.
- Experience of working in a multicultural team.
SKILLS
- Proven knowledge of multisectoral responses to crises, including public health and nutrition, water,
sanitation, and hygiene, DRR, livelihoods, and their integration in early recovery and stabilization
projects. - Solid monitoring and evaluation, planning and organizational skills.
- Understanding of rapid needs assessments, KAP surveys, baseline surveys, and risk assessments.
- Good and proven written and spoken English are required, with good analytical and writing/editing skills.
- Proactivity, flexibility, autonomy, pragmatism, with a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Capacity to work under pressure, consult colleagues to solve problems collectively, and decide quickly on contingency actions.
- Good communication and diplomacy skills.
Languages:
For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).
Required Competencies
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 – Behavioral 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 of 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.
Other
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
confirmation. - Only candidates residing in either the duty station or from a location in a neighboring province
that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. - Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment.
Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for
individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical
clearance process. - Accommodation is not provided.
- This position is open to ONLY Sudanese nationals.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
- 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 applications via email referencing subject as
“ SVN 50 2024 Senior Program Associate – G6 – Kassala”
Kindly send the following document to: [email protected]
- Cover Letter
- CV
- PHF (Personal History Form) https://sudan.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1606/files/personal-historyform-sudan.docx
Any application that does not comply with the above-mentioned instructions will be automatically
excluded from the process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting Period
From 1 December 2024 to 8 December 2024.
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
