Field Emergency Coordinator (P)

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

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:

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the coordination of IOM’s operations in response to humanitarian challenges in the Country Office.

• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of all operational and administrative aspects of emergency-related projects, ensuring effectiveness, coherence, integrity, and the application of the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Work in close collaboration with the COM to ensure that all the components of the emergency response and the regular recovery and development activities operate in a coherent and mutually supportive manner.

Ensure adequate IOM’s Response Preparedness by:

• Keep abreast of humanitarian policies, international standards and best practices relating to the emergency field; recommend how cross-cutting issues including gender, age, education, disability, environment and protection can be better incorporated for further enhancement of the cross-border humanitarian response.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of all emergency project reports according to IOM and donor formats as required. Coordinate preparation of regular updates, project summaries, lessons learnt, press releases and other relevant materials.
• Guide and supervise staff responsible for the implementation of emergency projects. Coordinate training for staff on emergency response to promote a common understanding and knowledge of ways and means to strengthen the humanitarian response.
• Identify new opportunities for emergency response and participate in the development of emergency project proposals in coordination with the Resources Management Unit, Department of Operations and Emergency (DOE), the Regional Office and Program/Project Managers.
• Ensure the provision of timely, accurate, standardized, and adequate information to all relevant stakeholders regarding movements, new displacements, mobility trends, and conditions in return/relocation areas, paying special attention to the situation of vulnerable groups. Liaise with donor representatives and periodically brief them on current and planned programs in order to mobilize necessary financial support.
• Participate actively in various fora, including inter-agency coordination groups, and meetings with governmental authorities, non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders.
• Undertake duty travel relating to needs assessments, emergency project monitoring, liaison with counterparts, problem-solving, and new project development, as required.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business, or Public Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,

Experience

• Experience in fields related to IOM emergency programming including emergency coordination, Non-Food Items (NFIs)/shelter, Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), protection, transition & recovery, or preparedness and response;
• Practical experience in project management, including administrative and financial management, procurement and Human Resources (HR) procedures, and internal control procedures; and,

Skills

• Sound judgment, ability to extract, interpret, analyse and format data and make decisions rapidly to resolve operational problems;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Capacity to work effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments; and,
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in the MS Office package (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Languages

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

Working knowledge of another official UN languages (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

Notes

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security, as well as accreditation, and any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time in Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system-wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.