| International Organization for Migrations (IOM) |
Industry:
Inter-governmental Organization
Location:
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Due Date
12-Feb-16
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Job Description:
IOM
Vanuatu has been a key player in providing emergency relief supplies (emergency
kits, shelter tool-kits, family kits) and technical support to the Government
of Vanuatu (GoV) as part of the Tropical Cyclone Pam humanitarian response. IOM
scaled up its operations in Vanuatu in support of the National Disaster
Management Office (NDMO) and in line with planning and priority responses
established by the GoV in the National Recovery and Economic Strengthening
Program Plan “Strengthening Ni-Vanuatu Resilience”. In this framework, IOM is
assisting the Public Work Department (PWD) of the Ministry of Infrastructure
and Public Utilities (MIPU) to:
- Strengthening
coordination and harmonization of shelter trainings being implemented in
Vanuatu by supporting PWD national and provincial officers
- Strengthening
PWD capacity on info management and knowledge management regarding vernacular
and locally developed construction techniques
- Delivering
a set of shelter training to strengthen the capacity and the resilience of Ni-Vanuatu building
from the vernacular and traditional knowledge and construction techniques.
Under the overall direction of the IOM Chief of
Mission in Canberra, Australia; the direct supervision of the Program Manager (Shelter
& Settlements) in Vanuatu; and in coordination with the Regional Technical
Advisor based at the IOM Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok,
Thailand, the Consultant will support the implementation of the shelter programme
in Vanuatu.
Duties:
- Identify communities and beneficiaries for the IOM
Shelter Training
- Conduct ToT in coordination with Public Work
Department (PWD), Department of Local Authorities (DLA), the National Disaster
Management Office (NDMO) and Rural Training Centres to strengthen capacity of
local trainers and Provincial PWD officers
- Plan, coordinate and conduct shelter trainings in
targeted communities and oversee training implemented by PWD officers and IOM
implementing partners
- Collect and compile information on vernacular construction
techniques and compile the PWD/ IOM shelter training curriculum
- Ensure proper documentation of the shelter
trainings and maintain open consultation and information sharing with
Shelter/housing working group in Vanuatu;
- Ensure timely reporting of the training activities and
prepare documentation for donor reporting/visibility tools
- Any other duties that may be assigned, in the
context of the implementation of the shelter programme in Vanuatu.
General Information
- Before commencing work, the Consultant will be required to submit a statement of good health signed by a certified medical doctor, including confirmation that the Consultant’s vaccinations required for the country or countries to which travel may be required are up to date.
- The Consultant will report to work at the IOM Vanuatu office according to the normal IOM office hours and working days and/or as agreed upon between IOM and the Consultant.
- IOM will provide working space and loan the necessary equipment (computer, internet access, IOM email account, etc.) which the Consultant will need to perform tasks as agreed in the framework of the Contract.
- IOM only covers the Consultant against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the assignment. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. The Consultant is responsible for his/her own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness.
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Criteria:
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Advanced degree in a field of study that offers a
comprehensive view of community organization, planning and design and/or social
sciences (e.g. humanitarian affairs, development studies, political science, or
a related field), or an equivalent combination of camp management and
humanitarian experience in a related field)
- At least 3 years of experience in shelter/education,
including management of IOM infrastructure projects an advantage
- Thorough understanding of Vanuatu context.
Competencies
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Understanding of complex social-political
environments
- Drive for results with effective resource
management skills
- Ability to supervise, direct, coach and mentor
staff
- Ability to work under extreme pressure in difficult
conditions while maintaining security awareness
- Flexibility and focus on processes and their
improvements
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with
colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds
- Stamina, determination, commitment and adaptability
in the workplace are required
- Excellent computer skills especially in Microsoft
windows spreadsheet, excel, word, SAP, access, internet, outlook, and other
software.
Languages
- Thorough knowledge of English. Working knowledge of
Bislama an advantage.
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| How To Apply:
Applications
should include a cover letter, specifying the expected fee for the proposed
assignment curriculum vitae and/or a duly completed IOM Personal History Form
or UN P11 form and three references. Applicants will be contacted only if under
serious consideration for the assignment.
| (+678) 22435
Address:
Not Stated
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| HRAustralia@iom.int or apreato@iom.int and aberu@iom.int
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| Website:
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Source:
05-Feb 16 Direct from Employer
| For further information on the above Vanuatu job please see the source or contact the employer |
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