Job Description
Project Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for MENA and with technical supervision from IOM’s Advisor on Peace and Security in HQ, the Conflict Advisor (CA) in RO Cairo will support the mainstreaming of conflict sensitivity by overseeing the implementation of the Conflict Sensitivity Analysis System (CSAS), drafting and operationalizing conflict analyses, facilitating a conflict-sensitive lens during crises, and providing leadership on conflict sensitivity and analysis.
Responsibilities
Tasks to be performed under this contract
- Oversee the implementation of CSAS in the MENA Region including facilitating the country-level rollout of CSAS, ensuring efficient and effective implementation in multiple countries within the region, and supporting conflict sensitivity focal points with their initiatives.
- Draft and operationalizing conflict analyses that can support (1) regional offices in their development of regional strategies, thematic guidance, and resource management decisions; (2) global senior leadership with the analysis to guide their member state engagement and external communications; and (3) country offices by providing an additional layer of insight into regional and cross-border dynamics.
- Work directly with the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director, RTSs, RRMO, etc. and country offices in the region to provide practical, realistic recommendations for the operationalization of the analysis. This includes developing a strategic approach for mainstreaming conflict sensitivity and core humanitarian standards across IOM’s regional operations and programmes, building national staff capacity and generating a shared understanding of the operating context.
- Support emergency response following new or evolving crises by working closely with the EPC RTS to provide conflict analysis, develop conflict-sensitive action plans, and capacitate colleagues in impacted country offices on the operationalization of conflict sensitivity into their daily work.
- Position IOM as a leader in the operationalization of conflict sensitivity and conflict analysis in the region. This includes supporting the delivery of donor-requested conflict sensitivity trainings, participating/leading in interorganizational regional fora related to conflict sensitivity and analysis, and engaging with donors like PBSO and the World Bank to increase visibility and funding possibilities
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Education
- Master’s degree with a major study related to conflict sensitivity including field research in relevant topics with a Minimum of 5 years’ experience in drafting conflict analyses through a migration lens. A PhD preferable.
Experience
- Experience in developing and drafting conflict sensitivity tools and guidance
- Experience in working on the integration of conflict sensitivity in humanitarian, development, and peace programming
- Extensive experience in capacitating colleagues on conflict sensitivity as a cross-cutting principle and applying it to their individual workloads
- Experience in operationalizing conflict analyses across all thematic programming and resource management units.
- Experience in leading complex country-level processes that require strong facilitation, managerial, and organizational skills.
- Experience in collaborating with at least one country-level conflict sensitivity facility.
- Experience in working with IOM in complex humanitarian emergencies and applying analysis to problem-solving in difficult responses
- Experience in working within the MENA region is essential, preferably within the UN System and, ideally with IOM:
- Experience in reporting, project development, donor engagement, and liaison work is an advantage.
Skills
- Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills with the ability to adapt to the target audience Strong analytical skills with the ability to draft comprehensive conflict analyses through migration lens.
- Proficiency in developing, drafting, and implementing conflict sensitivity frameworks and tools.
- Experience in capacity building and delivering conflict sensitivity training sessions.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiations skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Strong leadership and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Deep knowledge of IOM’s operations and way of working
- Knowledge of UN/IOM’s regulations, policies and procedures;
- Knowledge of project budgeting and financial management;
- Knowledge and experience in working with PRIMA is an advantage.
Languages
- Fluency in English is required (oral and written), and working knowledge of Arabic or French is desirable.
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Travel required
- The consultant might be required to travel on TDYs to Headquarters for some meetings related to the consultancy.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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
- 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.
Notes
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates may be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination. Consultants engaged to work on a home-based consultancy who do not need to travel do not need to provide vaccination records, regardless of the length of the consultancy contract.
- IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
- 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.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.