NFI Distribution Associate

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For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates. Second tier candidates include all external candidates.

Context:

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants affected by the ongoing emergency.

IOM’s operations cover diverse thematic areas such as: Humanitarian Relief Assistance, Protection (including Gender based Violence and Child Protection), Shelter and Non-food items, Health and Psychosocial Support, Resettlement, and Movement Management.

Under the overall guidance of the Head of Office, under the direct supervision of the Senior NFI Operation Associate, and in collaboration with relevant teams onsite, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Participate in conducting assessments and surveys of sites, collecting information on overall services available.

2. In coordination with the supervisor, participate in the distribution site managing and verification of beneficiaries as required.

3. Contribute to distributions as and when required to beneficiaries, evacuees, migrants and other individuals selected for assistance under IOM’s various assistance programs.

4. Support in monitoring the distributions.

5. Support in planning and scheduling the distributions.

6. As necessary, support other teams with assessments, including the preparations of the assessment tools and focus group sheets and post-distribution monitoring activities.

7. Assist in organizing and receiving the items in the warehouse.

8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelors’ degree (or higher) in Logistics, Supply Chain, Public Administration, Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with at least two years of relevant professional experience, preferably in similar roles;

OR

Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with at least four years of relevant working experience, preferably in similar roles.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a similar operational role;

• Experience working with humanitarian response, particularly project implementation, operations, coordination, transportation, distribution and general administrative duties;

• Experience working with logistics, distribution management and warehouse monitoring;

• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

• Ability to monitor and keep track of complex information in a fast-paced environment;

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills;

• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.

Languages

REQUIRED

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of German, Dari and/or Pashto is an advantage.

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• 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 1

• 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 action and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found under the following link.

Other

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.

The 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.

This post is subject to local recruitment. Only applicants holding a valid residence and work permit in Germany will be eligible for consideration.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application through our platform, latest by midnight on the day of closing of the vacancy. Late applications will not be considered. Only applications submitted via our platform (https://germany-careers.iom.int/Careers.aspx) will be considered.