I. Position Information
Position title: Support Officer - CCCM
Duty station: Juba, South Sudan
Direct Supervision: CCCM Cluster Coordinator
Overall supervision: Operations Coordinator
Duration: 3 months, with possibility of extension
II. Organizational Context and ScopeUnder the overall supervision of the Operations Coordinator in IOM South Sudan, the direct supervision of the CCCM Cluster Coordinator and in coordination with relevant units in the mission, the successful candidate will contribute to identify key humanitarian partners for the CCCM response, respecting their relevant mandates and programme priorities. be responsible for the following:
III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities 1. Assist the CCCM Coordinator in the collection and analysis of State Level information in coordination with Displacement Tracking & Monitoring (DTM) Unit. Provide regular updates to the national coordinator and act as a focal point for inquiries on CCCM response plans and operations.
- Contribute to identify key humanitarian partners for the CCCM response, respecting their relevant mandates and programme priorities.
- Ensure good coordination of State Focal Points, which entails providing guidance and information on CCCM Cluster decisions, advocacy messages, sharing key documents and latest gap analysis; as well as channel relevant information from the national to state level.
- Ensure that the whole team works in line with the strategies and guidelines produced by the CCCM Cluster, and that all relevant members of the CCCM Cluster Team participate in the definition of strategic documents and key decisions.
- Act as CCCM grants manager in disbursing funds to partners in South Sudan
- Keep up to date records on location of CCCM staff and statistics. Support needs assessment and analysis, ensuring beneficiary participation including adequate attention given to the needs and challenges by gender and of vulnerable groups.
- Develop and enhance the SOPs, TORs, Maps, documents of the Cluster. Support the development of a robust cluster.
- Work closely with DTM (Info Management) on all outputs and ensure that all inputs are being gathered from the field
- Submit updates and relevant documents to OCHA, the Global Cluster and IOM Public Information Office on weekly CCCM activities in South Sudan
- Assist the cluster’s and other partners’ capacity building activities and travel to locations with lead CCCM trainer and give trainings on Global CCCM materials. Adapt and work closely with the lead trainer to develop training support for all cluster members.
- Adhoc travel to the field in a surge capacity to participate in assessments on behalf of IOM and the CCCM Cluster or cover IOM CCCM State Focal Point positions.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Cluster Coordinator, Chief of Mission or Head of Operations IV. Competencies The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies Behavioural
a)takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
f) displays mastery of subject matter;
g) contributes to a collegial team environment;
h) creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
i) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
j) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
k) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical
a) Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations; b) effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners; c) works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the community to advance country office or regional objectives; d) Act as CCCM trainer on global materials.
Emergency and Crisis
- Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
- Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures;
- Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners;
- Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information. V. Education and Experience a) Completed university degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, Humanitarian Affairs, Conflict Studies or a related field;
b) Four years of relevant professional experience in camp management or camp coordination within an international organization, UN or NGO.
c) Previous experience on Displacement Tracking and Monitoring, capacity building and Information Management will be advantageous
d) Ability to work with a number of staff and multi-component Programmes;
e) Previous experience working in hardship stations.
f) Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office package (Office, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), internet and Email.
VI. Languages:Fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of Arabic and/or one of the regional languages an advantage
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are required to submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae clearly indicating the position title and reference number in the subject line by e-mail on vss@iom.int