Position Title: Programme Coordinator (Subnational Sector Coordination)

Duty Station: Beirut, Lebanon

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 26 December 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

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:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second-tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Established in 2006, the Internation Organization for Migration (IOM) Lebanon has set a strong track record in delivering humanitarian life-saving services to the most vulnerable populations affected by crises, while developing models and partnerships for longer-term recovery and development. The Country Office is implementing activities across Lebanon.

Amid heightened hostilities that started in southern Lebanon that has now spread out to various displacements areas in Bekaa, Akkar, Saida, Tyre and many other locations, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) endorsed the activation of Site Coordination as a standalone sector dissociated from the Shelter Sector by end of September 2024. The Ministry of Social Affairs (MOSA) is the Government Lead Ministry for the sector and supported by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and IOM. Integrating Site Coordination into the sub-national responses is a critical priority. Under overall supervision of the Head of Programmes (HoP) and direct supervision of the Emergency Coordinator (EC), the Programme Coordinator (Subnational Sector Coordination) will be responsible for supporting Site Management and Coordination subnational sector with particular focus on the following functions:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Participate and represent the best interests of the Site Management and Coordination (SMC) Sector at the subnational level in discussions with the subnational Inter-Sector Coordination Group (ISCG).
2. In consultation with subnational sector colleagues and partners, identify core advocacy concerns and contribute key messages and ensure broader, multi-sectoral advocacy initiatives.
3. In coordination with sector partners and relevant authorities update the SMC sector strategy and response plans and feedback to the national sector coordinators with inputs on the Lebanon Response Plan coordination framework, Flash Appeal and the Lebanon HCT Contingency Plan, and contribute to guidance notes on thematic issues inline with these plans.
4. Establish and strengthen SMC Sector sub-national coordination structures across the four coordination regions to facilitate adequate coverage and promote efficient and clear reporting lines.
5. Ensure adequate reporting and effective communication and information sharing with all SMC partners, sub-national SMC coordinators, sector leads, ISCG, National and local authorities, and other relevant actors at subnational levels.
6. Ensure adequate monitoring mechanisms are in place to assess the impact and progress of interventions by SMC sector partners against implementation plans and overall SMC sector targets.
7. Organize joint subnational field missions, needs assessments and reviews among sector partners and participate in joint inter-sector needs assessment exercises as appropriate to ensure that identified needs, gaps and priorities are evidence-based.
8. Promote awareness of and adherence to relevant policy guidelines, codes of conduct and examples of good practice by all sector partners.
9. Promote localization initiatives (local solutions and local adaptation).
10. Promote and support efforts at subnational level to strengthen the capacity of SMC sector partners, local authorities, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), UN agencies, civil society, and members of displaced and host communities including through sustained site management and coordination trainings, coaching and mentoring.
11. Promote and facilitate the integration of cross-cutting issues such as age, gender, environment, etc. in every phase of the planning and implementation of SMC interventions at a subnational level.
12. Undertake duty travel relating to SMC activities as required.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Development, Political or Social Sciences, Law, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in humanitarian programmes sector coordination.
• Experience working with cluster and cross-cultural settings.
• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions.
• Experience with project and resource management.

Skills

• Knowledge of the region is an advantage;
• Sound and proven understanding of internal and international IDPs standards, best practices, issues and related issues;
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the organization;
• Proven technical competence and experience in all aspects of camp coordination and management;
• Computer/software literate, preferably advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS, Kobo Toolbox, ODK and report writing;
• Proven experience in conducting field research and preparing research reports;
• Knowledge of the migration context in Lebanon and the region; and,
• Knowledge of IOM’s mandate and activities is a distinct advantage.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic and/or French and/or another official UN language (Chinese, 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.

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

  Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

  Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

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.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.