Спеціаліст/-ка Координації Відділу / (Field Coordination Specialist) - Міжнародна організація з міграції (МОМ), Представництво в Україні

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title: Field Coordination Specialist 

Duty Station: Poltava

Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G6

Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term, nine months with the possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 29 March 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 environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Almost nine years after the onset of the crisis in eastern Ukraine, the level of intensity across the entirety of country has escalated. Since significant escalation in violence in February 2022, damages are now spread country-wide, while internal displacement has reached approximately 5.35 million. This is likely to increase as fighting continues to intensify, including targeting of civilian and residential infrastructure. New waves of displacement and the deteriorating living conditions of the most vulnerable will continue to exacerbate in the current context requiring urgent support in the assessment and reporting of displacement and multi-sectoral conditions across the country. 

Under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct supervision of the National Officer (Assessment Coordination) the successful candidate will be in charge of addressing and responding to information management needs within the framework of supporting displaced and vulnerable persons affected by communal conflict and violence. S/he will support Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in the creation, deployment, implementation and dissemination of data processes for a large range of data collection activities.  

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates, particularly qualified female candidates. For this vacancy, applications from qualified and eligible internal candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible external candidates in the selection process. 

 Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support National Officer (Assessment Coordination) in planning, coordination and monitoring DTM operations across area of operation;
2. Initiate hub-level coordination with program teams to ensure clear communication and field operations in the area of operation;
3. Coordinate permission seeking with the authorities and other relevant entities to facilitate DTM activities;
4. Contribute to the conceptualization, review and finalization of tools for data collection.
5. Implement DTM data collection activities, including the collection of the statistical information from local authorities and other identified community focal points;
6. Supervise and evaluate work of enumerator teams and data collection IPs in the field as needed;
7. Undertake duty travel pertinent to the DTM activities;
8. Inform National Officer (Assessment Coordination) about evolving movements, trends and humanitarian needs and make relevant recommendations to ensure the information collected is useful and relevant to all stakeholders;
9. Report to National Officer (Assessment Coordination) on implementation status, including the progress, irregularities and shortfalls;
10. Participate in the development, training and overseeing of enumerator field tasks in accordance with DTM data protection principles;
11. Perform such other duties as they might be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• High school degree or equivalent with six years of relevant working experience. 

 OR 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited academic institution in Social Science, Geography, IT, Computer Science, or other relevant field with at least four years of relevant work experience.

Experience

• Experience working in or liaising with public administration institutions, including at local level, is an advantage
• Experience in data collection or other types of information management work, preferably in natural disaster or conflict situations is a distinct advantage;
• Experience in managing field operations and/or supervising staff remotely is welcome
• Experience with International Organizations, INGO is an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, ability to coordinate and corresponds in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Required high attention to details.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and Ukrainian is required (oral and written). 

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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.

Other

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

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and security clearances.

A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications filling in the IOM Personal History Form   and sending to Отправить резюме   by 29 March 2024 the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 19.03.2024 to 29.03.2024.