Programme Associate-Livelihoods

Introduction

Organizational Context and Scope

IOM in South Sudan has a broad range of programming centered around three broad areas: Humanitarian Coordination and Support; Humanitarian response and Resilience; and Peacebuilding, Transition, and Development. Humanitarian Coordination and support include leading/co-leading the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) Clusters, Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and management of WASH and Shelter and NFI Core-pipelines, Humanitarian Hubs and common transport services. Humanitarian response and Resilience include CCCM, WASH, Shelter & NFI, Health, Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Mental health and Psychosocial support and the Management of a Rapid Response Fund. Under Peacebuilding, Transition and Development, IOM South Sudan implements programming on Housing, Land and Property Page issues, Transition and Recovery, Transhumance conflict prevention, Community-based violence reduction, Community development and Migration Management.

IOM is rolling out a project called ‘catalyzing durable solution in Rubkona and Yei River County to address Livelihoods, durable solutions, social cohesion and promote early recovery in areas of high returns. The programme focuses on displaced affected communities including returnees, IDPs and host communities to promote sustainability and recovery and support the country in addressing the challenges that affected displacement affected communities in the country.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Programmes Coordinator and in close coordination with the programmes coordinator livelihood, the National Project Officer- livelihood and the Head of Office, the  Project Associate-Livelihoods will be responsible for contributing to the implementation of the project activities in the area of responsibility in addition to maintain the relationship between IOM and different stakeholders on the ground in order to achieve all the intended objectives under this project.

1. Implement all activities under the livelihoods portfolio in the designated region, in line with all livelihoods tools, policies and procedures;

2. Conduct livelihoods assessments including labour market, value chain analysis and supply chain mapping, under the guidance of the National Livelihoods Officer, in line with livelihoods technical tools;3. In coordination with other teams and HoO in the assigned region, assist in the identification and selection of individuals for livelihoods assistance, in line with livelihoods guidelines and policies;

4. Identify partners and create opportunities with local authorities, associations, Unions, and other locally active actors to implement IOM’s livelihoods projects;

5. Support selected individuals by facilitating orientation meetings and/or business training and/or counselling as necessary and provide support to them in the formulation of their business plans;

6. Travel to all project sites in the designated region (and as needed to other regions) and monitor individuals who have received IOM livelihoods assistance, and business support and ensure that activities are being carried out in accordance with livelihoods guidelines and make necessary improvements or changes to livelihoods service delivery;

7. Follow up with the field teams to quality check data and service delivery follow up with the plans and make recommendations, in coordination with field teams;

8. Support the MEAL team in organizing and conducting satisfaction and feedback surveys in order to improve future livelihood projects;

10. Develop and maintain internal control and compliance processes and recommend to the Technical Lead and National Livelihoods Programme Officer how to strengthen those controls;

11. Take a role in the reporting of the project activities in the area of responsibility and maintaining the related activities and beneficiaries’ data as per IOM roles and regulations;

12. Participate in all meetings and events related to the project in the area of responsibility, including meetings with local authorities, coordination meetings, support during the donor visits and any other related activities.

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Education

University degree in social sciences, or equivalent combination of relevant training with practical experience of 5 years in relevant projects. 

Experience

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in social projects/community stabilization though a gender point and experience with international organization is an advantage.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of the local context in Malakal

In-depth knowledge of using Microsoft Office tools and programmes

In depth knowledge of using data collection tools and applications.

Languages

Excellent command of English and Arabic are required; Knowledge in local languages and dialogues in Bentiu is an advantage.

Required Competencies

Notes

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.