Project Assistant – Shelter/WASH (IOM-SVN/0130/21) – IOM

SPECIAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Open to Internal & External Candidates

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 huma0ne 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 & External candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.

Background

IOM Ethiopia’s Emergency and Post Crisis unit responds to humanitarian needs throughout the country. After the onset of conflict in Tigray region of Ethiopia in November 2020 the team extended its operations to respond to this crisis, based out of Mekelle and Shire. IOM’s activities aim to target the most vulnerable IDPs and also to support the recovery of critical infrastructure.

Under the general supervision of the Sub Office Head and direct supervision of the Shelter/WASH Officer, the candidate will be responsible and accountable for providing necessary support under the EPC Unit of the Mission. In particular, he/she will:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1.    In close coordination with WASH and Shelter Programme Manager, and field colleagues, support the coordination and implementation of IOM WASH and Shelter emergency, programming including complementary soft and infrastructure activities.

2.    Coordinate with the Government of Ethiopia’s National Disaster Risk Management Commission (NDRMC) and the Administration for Refugee and Returnee Affairs as appropriate to the humanitarian context for internally displaced and refugee communities.

3.    Participate in the production of technical designs for shelter and WASH facilities in line with industry and humanitarian standards including drafting of specifications and bills of quantities.

4.    Support the Shelter/construction and WASH operations by liaising with Procurement, Finance, HR, and Logistics units in IOM Addis Ababa and at field level in pre-positioning construction materials and monitor requests from field operations meeting required timelines.

5.    Participate in technical shelter and WASH assessments in IDP sites including beneficiary identification and verification

6.    Compile SoPs, recommendations and lessons learn for future project activities.

7.    Conduct monitoring missions to verify technical interventions (Shelter and WASH) meet Shelter/NFI Cluster and WASH technical standards

8.    Organize and clearly implement WASH and shelter activities ensuring tracking and recording of project documents and data

9.    Support in the preparation and organizations of soft activities like community mobilization and hygiene promotion activities

10.  Perform such other duties as assigned

Educational Qualification

• BSc. Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field of study.

Experience

• Five years of working experience in shelter constructions, WASH and planning in humanitarian projects or comparable field,
• Strong writing and reporting skills,
• Familiarity with the International Organization, UN agency or diplomatic mission an asset,
• Good computer knowledge in MS office packages.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD
• Proven experience in record keeping, reporting and project implementation,
• Ability to coordinate project activities with input from colleagues and external partners for the achievement of results,
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports,

Languages

·         Thorough knowledge of spoken and written English and Tigrigna

·         Knowledge of Amharic language is an advantage.

VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

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 wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain 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 1

• 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

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 verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.