Programme Officer (RRF). The International Organization for Migration (IOM)

This is a request for CVs/ expression of interest for the position of Programme Officer (RRF). The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking qualified candidates to join the team in Juba, South Sudan.

The Rapid Response Fund is an OFDA supported granting mechanism to provide small grants to CBOs/NGOs to undertake short term emergency interventions in the fields of WASH, health, NFI/shelter and information management. Key objectives of the grant are to ensure that awards are distributed quickly, often targeting organizations that are already present in the areas directly affected by humanitarian disaster.

The recruitment/ appointment and entitlements are subject to funding availability/confirmation.

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in IOM South Sudan, under the direct supervision of the Operations Coordinator, the Programme Officer (RRF) will be responsible for all issues relating to the overall management of the fund, ensuring effective management of IOM Rapid Response Fund, assisting to develop fast and effective dispersal of grants, while also contributing to the programme planning/development and monitoring and evaluation.

Core functions/ responsibilities:

  1. Develop and implement ‘outreach’ activities for the RRF, generating awareness of the grant among potential recipient organizations, expanding access to the grant, and ensuring dispersements contribute significantly to meeting life-saving needs.

  2. Provide support to potential grant recipients in order to access RRF funds, particularly in the case of Community Based Organizations who may be attempting to access funds for the first time.

  3. Coordinate and manage and oversight of RRF-funded activities to ensure the proper use of RRF program funds and the compliance with the RRF guidelines. Coordinate delivery of relief funds provided by IOM/OFDA, ensuring that distribution is carried out in accordance with USAID/OFDA policies and regulations and other legal issues.

  4. Monitor financial statements from the grantee(s) and the timeliness and quality of response(s), supporting recipient organizations through providing financial advice with regards to progress updated and disbursement requests etc.

  5. Develop standard checklists and guidance notes to improve the quality of disbursement reviews and ensure consistent and high quality grant disbursement decisions and supporting documentation.

  6. Ensure RRF activities are interlinked with existing humanitarian relief coordination - such as conducted by UNOCHA and the South Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Commission. Ensuring that the RRF is utilized in a complementary way to other funding mechanisms avoiding duplication and pressing comparative advantages.

  7. Conduct field visit and mission to monitor funded activities.

  8. Work with OFDA and sub-grantees to refine the granting processes in order to promote the rapid availability of funds.

  9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable Competencies

Behavioural

a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) incorporates genderrelated needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; i) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; j) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

a) delivers on set objectives in hardship situations; b) works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives; c) effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners.

Emergency and Crisis

a) works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments; b) coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures; c) supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, and close coordination with programme management structure.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

a) a completed University degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Law or alternatively an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience; b) four years’ experience in Grants management; c) extensive project/offices management experience; d) previous experiences with IOM and with UN specialized agencies is an advantage; e) strong knowledge of USAID/OFDA policies and regulations.

Languages

Thorough knowledge of English. Working knowledge of Arabic and/or local languages an advantage.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by October 26, 2011 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/pid/165

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

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