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Job Requirements

Education

Master’s degree in International relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, Humanitarian Affairs, Conflict Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience, or

University Degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Relevant experience including in External Humanitarian Coordination, Displacement, Durable Solutions, Community Engagement, Stabilization, Peacebuilding, Return, Recovery and Reintegration, Government Liaisons / Engagement, Information Management.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and strengthening coordination bodies.
• Experience with international organizations (UN agencies, international organizations, and specialized international NGOs), preferably in early recovery and stabilisation, assistance to IDPs and refugees, and humanitarian assistance.
• Data and assessment skills including developing tools collaboratively and carrying out analysis to inform coordination and resource mobilization.
• Experience working directly with displaced populations, particularly in conflict settings and in protracted displacement situations; particularly the socio-economic reintegration of returnees or other groups;
• Experience working in conflict and post conflict settings.
• Project management experience including administrative and financial management (previous experience with IOM an advantage).
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities and local communities.
• Experience and willingness to live in field locations with basic accommodation and amenities.

SKILLS

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds, including from other agencies.
• Ability to work independently, with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work in challenging settings, under pressure while respecting tight deadlines.
• Strategic thinking and self-motivation to identify needs and carry out planning and coordination processes.
• Demonstrated ability for leadership in the context of partnership building and consensual decision-making.
• Works effectively with Donors, local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
• Familiarity with programmatic issues surrounding relief to recovery transition, including good understanding of Durable Solutions frameworks.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.

Languages

• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Required Competencies:

VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
   

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – Level 2 – G6 And Above

• 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
   

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES - Behavioral indicators – Level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.