IOM seeks to recruit a housing, Land and property officer (P1) SVN 2019/10 (P) – Juba, South Sudan

IOM seeks to recruit a housing, Land and property officer (P1) SVN 2019/10 (P) – Juba, South Sudan

 

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P1

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

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 22 January 2019

 

 

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. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates :

1. Internal candidates ;
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries :

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Eswatini, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa.

Context :

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Operations and the direct supervision and guidance of the Programme Coordinator (Shelter and Non-Food Items (SNFI) in Juba, the successful candidate will track and contribute to the incorporation of Housing, Land and Property (HLP) methodologies into IOM’s Shelter-NFI operations. In particular, s/he will be responsible for performing research and analysis of data and information to contribute to the development of HLP strategy within the South Sudan IOM Shelter and NFI programme, consolidating lessons learnt and best practices, and disseminating information on programme achievements.

Core Functions / Responsibilities :

1. Compile general background information from readily available sources, and draft supporting tables and charts in relation to the development and implementation of HLP strategies/ methodologies/ approaches for the IOM SNFI programme ;
2. Coordinate the collection and verification of documents, actions and data with the SNFI Unit which is required for prioritizing HLP protection concerns in S/NFI programming support to appropriately address and/or resolve them ;
3. Describe the progress of ongoing HLP protection activities in South Sudan, investigate designated aspects of project activities, and discuss findings with the supervisor to identify implications for the work of the unit ;
4. Participate in capacity building and sensitization training for stakeholders and IOM team members ;
5. Obtain information from relevant government, Cluster and humanitarian counterparts, as well as beneficiaries and host communities, and draft recommendations for solutions for IDPs seeking security of tenure ;
6. Draft technical inputs to be used for the development and implementation of context-specific “Housing, Land and Property” (HLP) strategies ;
7. Track and record HLP efforts that link with other relevant humanitarian activities ;
8. Assemble and disseminate lessons learnt and best practices at Cluster level ;
9. Observe humanitarian platforms and events in country and take notes as required :
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience :

Education :

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Property Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or
• University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience :

• Experience in humanitarian response, with knowledge of HLP issues (operational field experience and emergency experience an asset) ;
• Excellent command of English required including strong written and oral and computer skills – with a thorough knowledge of Microsoft office and design programs ;
• Knowledge of the cluster system and experience in South Sudan an asset.

Languages :

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

 

Desirable Competencies :

Values :

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible ;
• 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.

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 action and delegated work ;
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

 

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 ;
• 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 security clearances.

 

How to apply :

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 22 January 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to : http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

 

Posting period :

From 09.01.2019 to 22.01.2019

Requisition : SVN 2019/10 (P) – Housing, Land and Property Officer (P1) – Juba, South Sudan (55780482)

 

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