Infrastructure Coordinator (P3)

Position Title: Infrastructure Coordinator

Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, 9 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 26 March 2024

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:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates 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; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

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 includes 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 includes 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 issues, transition and recovery, transhumance conflict prevention, community-based violence reduction, community development and migration management.

As part of its community development portfolio, IOM is implementing a World Bank- funded project (Enhancing Community Resilience Project - ECRP) that seeks to address key gaps in basic service delivery and strengthen local institutions capacity to better manage inter-communal tensions and resources across 12 counties in South Sudan. The project aims to contribute to the building of a national local-level institutional structure for governance and service delivery, in line with the Local Government Act (LGA) 2009.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and the direct supervision of the

Head of Humanitarian Assistance and Operations, and in close collaboration with the Resource Management Unit (RMU), and the ECRP Team, the Infrastructure Coordinator will be responsible for the successful management of the IOM South Sudan Infrastructure Support Unit (ISU). The ISU will support infrastructure, disaster risk management (DRM) and construction management needs for the ECRP project, as well as for all units across the mission.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Manage the IOM South Sudan Infrastructure Support Unit and ensure support to program managers and coordinators, the resource management unit and Senior management in all aspects of infrastructure construction undertaken at the IOM South Sudan Country office (CO). This includes the phases of planning, design, provision of BoQs (Bill of Quantities) and tender documents, tendering, contract awarding, supervision of works, quality control, contract closing and handover.
2. Oversee the technical components of all programs that require engineering capacity ,including the development and/or review of concept notes, proposals and budgets, ensuring that mechanisms and modalities to be implemented are appropriate and in line with international standards and best practices.
3. Coordinate the operational and administrative aspects, and backstop the financial and budgetary aspects of all ongoing construction projects, including oversight responsibility of project implementation, in coordination with the Resource Management and program units as required. Ensure that all construction projects meet their intended scope, timeframe, quality and budget. Notify in a timely manner of any change needed and take action for delays or workarounds required for timely completion of activities.
4. Oversee and lead monitoring activities to assess the implementation of all construction projects, remotely and through regular visits to the areas of operation, ensuring that the engineers are properly monitoring and following up on construction projects.
5. Prepare and/or contribute to the development and dissemination of standard operating procedures and guidelines for all engineering and construction works to ensure compliance with local laws, and that standard design, structural calculations and construction practices are followed across the CO.
6. Manage and/or ensure adequate contracts management with service providers. Oversee change requests, close out procedures and progress/final payments to the contractors in coordination with IOM administrative units including the Office of Legal Affairs (LEG).
7. Directly supervise IOM engineers and construction support staff. Coach and mentor the staff under direct supervision.
8. In coordination with the relevant colleagues, ensure that all relevant permits and authorizations are obtained from the local authorities and the donors to guarantee project implementation and good relations with the local government.
9. Ensure the mainstreaming of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Communicating with Communities (CwC) and other protection related aspects in every phase of the implementation of the unit’s activities in close coordination with the relevant colleagues.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• International experience in project management of large-scale international engineering projects, and post crisis humanitarian reconstruction and stabilization projects;
• Experience in managing public infrastructure and community-led infrastructure projects such as schools, health centers, office buildings, road construction, irrigation projects, dams, water systems, etc.;
• Experience working in South Sudan or similar protracted crisis-affected countries is an advantage; and,
• Experience successfully managing large technical teams with multiple work streams.

Skills

• Skills and experience in overseeing large scale international construction projects in complex contexts;
• Knowledge of civil engineering design and project management software, tools and skills is required. Proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory;
• Demonstrated civil engineering design skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver under pressure;
• Demonstrated capacity strengthening skills and ability to provide on-the-job training; and,
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced and detail-oriented team environment.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic 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 2

• 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 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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

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 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 background verification 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.