Consultant - Programme Officer (Livelihoods) at IOM

Juba City, Central Equatoria, South Sudan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Livelihoods Research, Integrated Programming, Displacement Analysis, Community Engagement, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis Software, Workshop Facilitation, Analytical Writing, Interpersonal Communication, Multicultural Collaboration, Stakeholder Coordination

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture] Project Context and Scope IOM in South Sudan has a broad range of programming centered around three broad areas: Humanitarian Coordination and Support; Humanitarian response and Resilience; and Peacebuilding, Transition, and Development. Humanitarian Coordination and support include leading/co-leading the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) Clusters, Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and management of WASH and Shelter and NFI Core-pipelines, Humanitarian Hubs and common transport services. Humanitarian response and Resilience include CCCM, WASH, Shelter & NFI, Health, Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Mental health and Psychosocial support and the Management of a Rapid Response Fund. Under Peacebuilding, Transition and Development, IOM South Sudan implements programming on Housing, Land and Property Page issues, Transition and Recovery, Transhumance conflict prevention, Community-based violence reduction, Community development and Migration Management. IOM is rolling out a project called ‘Regional Programme supporting Chad, Ethiopia and South Sudan to respond to the Sudan crisis” in Upper Nile and Unity states to address Livelihoods, durable solutions, social cohesion and promote early recovery in areas of high returns. The programme focuses on women and youth from the returnees and host communities to promote sustainability and recovery and support the country in addressing the Sudanese Displacement Situation. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Programmes Coordinator and in close coordination with the Programmes Coordinator (Livelihood), the Programme Officer (Livelihoods) will be responsible for supporting to the implementation of the project activities in the several areas across South Sudan in addition to maintain the relationship between IOM and different stakeholders on the ground in order to achieve all the intended objectives under this project. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing Transition and Recovery Unit, Juba, South Sudan.

Responsibilities

The Programme Officer will support the implementation of livelihood, durable solutions, and social cohesion activities in Upper Nile and Unity states. They are responsible for maintaining relationships with stakeholders to achieve project objectives for returnees and host communities.