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IOM’s Transition and Recovery Pillar (TRP) encompasses IOM Somalia’s Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Disengagement, Disassociation, Reintegration and Reconciliation (DDRR) program and addresses the multifaceted drivers of instability to support the Somali Government and communities to build peace and lay the foundations for longer term, sustainable recovery through activities that restore trust horizontally between communities and vertically between communities and government authorities in newly recovered and fragile areas. Within this mandate, TRP works with marginalized and at-risk youth on Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) and to promote social cohesion and supports the Federal Government of Somalia’s (FGS) National Programme for the Treatment and Handling of Disengaged Combatants in Southwest State and Jubaland. TRP also supports the FGS’s and Federal Member State (FMS) -level stabilization strategies through the Daryeel program that works in Galmudug (GM), Hirshabelle (HS), Southwest State (SWS), and Jubaland (JSS).
CSU will be implementing three projects – Rapid Stabilization Support (RSS) funded by FCDO, the Climate-adaptive stabilization in newly liberated areas of Somalia program funded by EU and potentially the Stabilization and Recovery in Somalia (SRS) funded by GFFO. IOM therefore is looking to hire a Snr Programme Assistant (Youth and Genderto support the unit and these projects in close coordination with the National Stabilization Officer and Programme Manager (Community Stabilization).
Role objectives
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Below roles are under all 3 projects and in all federal member states:
Actively seek opportunities and contribute to designing stabilization activities focusing on women, youth, children, people with disabilities, minorities, and other marginalized groups at grassroots level
Drafting activity proposals and budgets for donor approval on activities focusing on youth and gender
Lead the implementation of stabilization activities focusing on women, youth, children, people with disabilities, and other minority and marginalized groups, at field level across Southwest and Jubaland in close coordination with the National Programme Officer. This includes regular meetings with communities, women leaders, local authorities and the government for implementation procedures and timeline.
Lead research in relation to women and youth activities
Liaise with relevant stakeholders for the women-centered activities specifically Ministry of Women, Ministry of Interior, local authorities, women community leaders, female community members, and others.
Coordinate with IOM Somalia Resource Management Unit including procurement of necessary materials, supplies, logistical support, and payment of vendors for all activities on a timely manneer.
Continuously monitor progress against objectives and indicators of activity providing inputs to the M&E team.
Work with the IOM Somalia Procurement and Finance Units on the timely implementation of activities and submission of payment documentation for relevant activities.
Provide regular updates to the National Programme Officer (Stabilization) and prepare activity reports.
Support the communications team in providing inputs to visibility and communications products in accordance with communications plan and donor compliance
Review all deliverables submitted by implementing partners/service providers on youth and women related activities prior to sharing with the Program Officer (Stabilization) for approval
Be the focal point for liaising and coordinating with all implementing partners/service providers on youth and women related activities
Develop activity-level concept notes and activity proposals.
Actively seek opportunities for collaboration with other peacebuilding partners, especially those focusing on women, youth, children, people with disabilities, minorities and other marginalized groups and ensure coordination at field level.
Support on mainstreaming inclusion equality (gender, youth, people with disabilities, and other minorities) in Community Stabilization activities.
Support other stabilization projects besides Daryeel when needed (UNPBF and STEP).
Undertake duty travels to provide technical support for activity implementation as needed.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned, based on needs and the capacity of the candidate.
Project reporting
Under the overall guidance of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Community Stabilization), and under the direct supervision of Programme Manager (Community Stabilization), the successful candidate will provide oversight and support to planning, coordination and execution of community stabilization activities in Southwest, Hirshabelle, Galmudug and Jubaland in coordination with National Stabilization Officers and field staff.
Key competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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.
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.
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.
Team management
To be advised
Further information
EXPERIENCE
Five years of relevant professional experience in women-centered and/or women-related stabilization and peacebuilding activities.
Demonstrated knowledge in community-based activities, stabilization, and peacebuilding concepts. Previous work experience in coordinating with local and state government authorities and civil society organizations.
Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of information technology in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong analytic and organizational skills; strong creative and innovative thinking skills;
Proven ability to work effectively in a complex collaborative environment, including government stakeholders.
SKILLS
In depth knowledge of the broad range of women empowerment and gender quality related subject areas
In depth knowledge of community-based activities.
Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
Working experience with women, youth, children, people with disabilities, minorities and marginalized communities
Sound knowledge of project implementation;
Good level of computer literacy
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Required Experience
Minimum of 5 year
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