Position Title: Programme Coordinator (Migration Health)
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 27 July 2023
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane 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 work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
- Internal candidates
- External female candidates:
- Candidate from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Head for Programmes and Operation and direct supervision of the Programmes Coordinator and in close coordination with the Humanitarian Advisor and the Resilience and Solutions Advisor for technical oversight as well as Programme Support Coordinator, in technical coordination with the Migration Health Division (MHD) at Regional Level and Headquarters (HQ), the Programme Coordinator (Migration Health) will be responsible and accountable for the effective programming management of the Migration Health Unit, covering the areas of “Health Promotion and Assistance to Migrants (H2)” and “Health Assistance to Crisis Affected Populations (H3)” undertaken by IOM Afghanistan.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Coordinate, supervise and oversee the overall management and administration of IOM Afghanistan strategy as well as the internal and external relevant frameworks.
- Provide strategic and technical guidance for emergency health programming and health system strengthening activities including outbreak preparedness and response, Primary and Secondary Health Care service delivery, Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), health infrastructure development and capacity building programming.
- Align the migration health strategies and priorities in the country with global health goals, regional trends and existing policy frameworks set by relevant health authorities, in close coordination with thematic specialists in the region, as well as the senior staff of Migration Health Division (MHD) in IOM HQs.
- Develop, prepare, implement and manage projects within the Health programme ensuring that they are:
- consistent with IOM’s policies, thematic guidance notes and any relevant national policies and/or regional strategies;
- coherent, relevant, and feasible, and take into account good practices in the area of migration health;
- developed and implemented according to IOM’s project development procedures as established by the IOM Project Handbook and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); and,
- establish robust M&E and Information Management systems, in coordination with relevant units in the CO, to ensure up to date information on the progress of implementation and facilitate reporting.
- Supervise clinical and non-clinical IOM Migration Health staff to ensure continuous provision of quality migration health services throughout IOM’s multiple Outreach Health Teams (MHTs), Rapid Response Teams (RRTs), supported fixed health clinics, Family Health Houses (FHHs), specialized hospitals and at Reception and Transit Centres.
- Coordinate with the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Response (MHPSS) section at IOM Headquarters and/or Programme Coordinator (MHPSS) to ensure the inclusion of MHPSS components in both health and psychosocial programmes in emergencies developed under the Health Sector.
- Ensure close coordination with Programme Support Team and other IOM programs to promote synergies and efficient programing. Facilitate close collaboration with IOM’s other thematic areas in the country, such as Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Protection, in order to integrate and mainstream health into project proposals, tools and strategies where relevant and possible
- Maintain a high level of science, global and public health methods expertise, and ensure that analysis and sharing of health data of significant relevance stemming from IOM programme in the area of migration health is maintained. Identify emerging issues to ensure that IOM programmes are based on scientific evidence and relevant data on the needs of targeted populations.
- Analyse and regularly share critical developments and best practices with MHD HQs and contribute to thematic policy development and global reports.
- Ensure IOM’s active participation in Health Strategic Thematic Advisory Groups (STAGs) and Health Cluster Coordination mechanisms on IOM’s emergency preparedness and humanitarian responses and take a leading role in linking Migration Health with other IOM-led sectoral activities.
- Exercise Administrative, operational and financial management responsibility for Migration Health projects and/or programmes and oversee the resource deployment, activation, implementation, reporting and evaluation of the health-related programmes including monitoring of budget expenditure and ensuring that key performance indicators are met in a timely manner.
- Monitor and analyse the health projects’ process, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness recommending appropriate action, and assist in the development of evaluation protocols.
- Develop new emergency and migration health projects and proposals in coordination with the Programme Support Unit and programme units as necessary and in collaboration relevant regional and HQs units.
- Contribute to regular reporting on achievements, projects, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs for IOM programmes as well as for donors and partner agencies.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Master’s degree in Medicine, health sciences, public health or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
- University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience in managing significant and complex emergency health programmes as well as providing programme and administrative/management support;
- Demonstrated experience in emergency response and coordination, design and delivery of humanitarian assistance in complex environments;
- Sound experience working with international organizations, regional organizations, ministries of health and other governmental entities, the private sector and civil society;
- Experience in resource mobilization and other fundraising modalities including budget management;
- Supervisory, team management and cluster experience; and,
- Excellent understanding of and proven experience in the UN systems and experience in a crisis context.
Skills
- Excellent report writing skills; and,
- Sound computer background, including experience with databases, Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, word processing, etc.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Dari and/or Pashto is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).
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 3
- 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 – behavioural indicators level 3
- 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.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
How to apply
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To apply, interested applicants are invited to submit their applications via the IOM e-Recruitment system by 27 July 2023.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 14.07.2023 to 27.07.2023 No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
Requisition: VN 2023 294 Programme Coordinator (Migration Health) (P4) Kabul, Afghanistan (58251517) Released
Posting: Posting NC58251518 (58251518) Released
