Head, Preparedness Unit (Senior Preparedness and

at  International Organization for Migration

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, Social
  Sciences, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of

professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Relevant professional experience in emergency preparedness and response, including

experience at the international level and in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

• Knowledge and experience of different aspects of emergency preparedness and response;
• Experience working at an international level with UN, international organization and

non-government organizations in complex humanitarian operations including conflict and

post-conflict contexts;

• Experience in programme coordination, project development and monitoring and evaluation;

and,

• Proven experience in strategic planning, coordination, resource mobilization and project

management skills; excellent communication and negotiation skills; proficiency in data analysis
and reporting; familiarity with humanitarian principles and standards.

SKILLS

• Knowledge of integrating human mobility considerations in disaster risk management.
• In depth knowledge of emergency preparedness, risk analysis, anticipatory action frameworks,

early warning and early actions systems.

• Knowledge of humanitarian delivery considerations, including ensuring accountability to

affected people;

• Ability to conceptualize and strategically analyze capacity, including articulation of the

humanitarian dimension of complex issues that require coordination within a UN response;

• Excellent communication and verbal skills, including capacity to organize and facilitate expert

panels, and to present original materials in international conferences.

• Strong organizational and coordination skills and ability to work independently and as part of a

team

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, accurately and independently, including when working

against sudden, multiple, tight, and demanding deadlines.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products particularly SharePoint and Teams and other

software used for presentations as well as PowerBi and other software used for dashboards.

1. Lead and coordinate IOM’s response to preparedness and Anticipatory Action (AA), ensuring
   effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and oversee
   the operational management of emergency preparedness and Anticipatory action projects.
2. Provide strategic guidance, contextualize tools and support in the establishment and
   maintenance of emergency preparedness and AA strategies and plans and contribute to the
   formulation of policies in line with IOM’s objectives and priorities.
3. Facilitate coordination among IOM departments, regional and country offices, to foster an
   institutional approach to preparedness, risk analysis and ensure that preparedness plans are
   integrated into IOM’s Migration Crisis Operational Framework (MCOF) and are in alignment with
   IOM’s strategic plan.
4. Contribute to strategic foresight analysis exercises lead by IOM Global Data Institute to
   identify potential future crises and trends affecting migration and lead on its operationalization,
   including through the Strategic Foresight and Preparedness Dashboard.
5. Support in streamlining various prioritization processes and identifying a standard framework
   for preparedness support to prioritized countries.
6. Identify strategic opportunities to enhance the preparedness strategy and support the
   implementation of effective preparedness and anticipatory action measures in country and
   regional offices to enhance cross-sectoral collaboration.
7. Ensure technical representation of IOM in inter-agency forums and working groups focused
   on emergency preparedness and anticipatory action.
8. Integrate inter-agency early warning data and insights into IOM’s Strategic Foresight and
   Preparedness Dashboard and foster an institutional approach to early warning and
   early/anticipatory action system
9. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships (internal and external) to enhance the
   effectiveness and reach of IOM’s preparedness, anticipatory action and foresight initiatives.
10. Identify funding opportunities/ contribute to resource mobilization for preparedness and
    anticipatory action initiatives by leveraging internal/external funding streams and support the
    development of project proposals to secure resources for emergency response operations.
11. Lead the design and execution of capacity-building initiatives, including the surge learning
    platform for adaptive response capacity (SPARC) for IOM staff and partners.
12. Represent the unit in cross-functional management meetings to ensure that preparedness is
    streamlined in all functional areas and help strengthen integrated work across IOM’s functional
    areas across the MCOF to achieve preparedness objectives.
13. Manage and supervise the Preparedness unit and staff and support the Chief, PCCA
    Division in establishing the annual work plan, setting priorities/targets and performance
    measurements.
14. Provide technical support and guidance to regional preparedness officers and country
    offices on preparedness programs, including anticipatory actions.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.