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.
Context
Under
the direct supervision the Chief of Mission (CoM) IOM Canberra and in close
collaboration with the Regional Emergency and Post-Crisis unit in Regional
Office (RO) for the Asia Pacific Region and units at Headquarters (HQs), the
successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the overall
oversight of the programme being implemented through shelter and settlement
programmes. The programmes include Shelter support interventions and Camp
Coordination, Camp Management (CCCM) activities in Port Vila and
the Tropical Cyclone (TC) Pam affected provinces primarily. Moreover, s/he will
be in charge of the development of the strategic priorities of the projects
implemented.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1.
Develop and manage the Shelter and Settlement strategy and implementation
modalities through close collaboration with Government of Vanuatu
representatives at national and local levels, beneficiary communities and other
relevant humanitarian & development stakeholders.
2. Advise on the CCCM programming in Port
Villa and the TC Pam affected provinces to assure high level quality of
deliverables.
3.
Supervise the administrative, financial, and other related activities of the
Programme, including: a) Monitoring the financial management for the Programme
and supervising the preparation of financial reports; b) Maintaining
appropriate internal controls and development and implementation of relevant
control systems; c) Coordinating administrative and human resources policies
and practices within the section; d) Exercising oversight on financial
expenditure and accountability.
4.
Develop the projects strategies and implementation modalities through close
collaboration with the donors, the Government of Vanuatu representatives at
National and local levels, beneficiary communities, and other relevant
humanitarian stakeholders.
5.
Provide technical guidance to programme partners, programme staff and
implementing entities
6.
Ensure proper documentation of the projects carried out in the shelter and
settlement program, and maintain open consultation and information sharing with
the project donor(s).
7.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with government agencies,
communities, donors and other implementing partners.
8.
Liaise and promote collaboration and operational partnership with the private
sector understanding local, national and regional market mechanisms.
9.
Utilize lessons learned from past activities, experiences from other Communes,
and beneficiary feedback to revise strategies and action plans accordingly.
10.
Liaise, promote and coordinate interagency collaboration and operational
partnership in the Shelter, Housing and Infrastructure sector. Ensure
appropriate coordination with all humanitarian partners (including UN agencies,
national and international NGOs, the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement and other
international organizations), as well as with relevant government agencies,
provincial authorities and local community leaders and groups. Page 3 / 5
11.
Coordinate activities with other IOM units – CCCM, Finance, Logistics &
Procurement, Human Resources (HR), Information technology (IT), among others.
12.
Organize stakeholders visits to project sites and coordinates official work
visits.
13.
Act as IOM focal point to the Shelter Cluster and Housing Working Group, engage
closely and provide input and technical expert support to the housing/shelter
cluster as required, including but not limited to developing
standards/guidelines, involvement with the Housing Technical Working Group.
14.
Implement a sound Monitoring and Evaluation System to ensure that community
assessment guidelines, including criteria developed for the selection of
beneficiaries, are properly followed up in all areas of intervention for the
shelter/housing programme.
15.
Ensure timely reporting of project activities and prepare documentation for
donor reporting/visibility tools.
16.
Contribute to the resource mobilization efforts, identifying potential new
project opportunities and contributing to the preparation of project proposal.
17.
Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender, children and
other vulnerable groups in the programme are considered in the IOM
Shelter/housing response.
18.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned
