Job Description
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Health Programme Officer for Somalia based in Nairobi, Kenya, and regional health support team, the successful candidate will provide programmatic oversight, strategic guidance and technical advice for the provision of basic healthcare services, strengthening the referral systems for emergency health assistance, providing protection to drought affected IDPs and other migrants, with a focus on victims/survivors of SGBV, as well as support to HIV/AIDS initiatives.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Provide project management, strategic guidance and technical advice for the provision of sex and age sensitive emergency health assistance, including protection, to drought affected IDPs and other migrants, with a focus on victims/survivors of SGBV, as well as support to HIV/AIDS initiatives.
2. Coordinate and implement the projects in a timely manner in collaboration with suboffices in Somaliland and Puntland, Somalia Programme and Regional Health Support Team. Be responsible for the administrative and technical oversight of the projects in line with IOM's policies and practices as well as donor requirements.
3. Monitor the projects' progress, specifically aimed at documenting and evaluating results, as well as increasing effectiveness and recommending appropriate action.
4. Establish and maintain strong partnership and liaison with implementing partners, the donor community, government entities, local authorities, UN agencies and other stakeholders; promoting dialogue, information sharing and cooperation among government and non-government actors.
5. Participate in the Health Sectoral Committee, Health and Protection Clusters, UN Gender Theme Group, GBV Working Group, HIV Working Group, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Working Group (if activated) and any other relevant key coordinating meetings and groups to provide technical, strategic and policy advice.
6. Advise the Chief of Mission on the overall direction and strategy of the IOM migration health programme and integrated gender-responsive approaches for effectiveness, coherence and build linkages with other relevant programmes implemented in close coordination with MHD Nairobi, MHD and Gender Coordination Unit in Geneva.
7. Identifying new project opportunities and develop new concept notes and project proposals on migration health including: HIV/AIDS, gender and emergency health response based on identified needs.
8. Assist in developing and maintaining donor relations and participate in resourcemobilization activities. 9. Provide support in managing the health and psycho-social component of a larger project that provides assistance to drought affected persons in Somalia in close coordination with other IOM service areas in Somalia.
10. Provide technical and implementation support to other projects implemented by the Somalia Programme - Migration Health Division including HIV/AIDS projects which are currently funded by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM).
11. Contribute to regular reporting on project achievements, challenges encountered, pertinent developments and strategic needs, as well as provide input for donor narrative reports.
12. Undertake duty travel from/to South Central Somalia (especially Mogadishu), Puntland and Somaliland.
13. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioural
a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism
b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders
c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly
d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management
e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility
f) contributes to a collegial team environment
g) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives and concerns and promotes equal gender participation; h) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM
i) delivers on set objectives in complex situations
j) effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners.
Technical
a) effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level
b) maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
a) completed Master's degree from an accredited academic institution in public health, social
sciences or related relevant subject
b) minimum of two years (or four years for candidates holding a first level university degree) of experience working on health programmes at the international level
c) experience in project development and management, with proven excellent management, coordination and leadership skills, preferably with IOM
d) experience in conflict and post-conflict environments; e) technical knowledge, experience and skills on
migration health and gender issues, including SGBV, sexual and reproductive health and rights and HIV/AIDS
f) experience in humanitarian emergency and development situations
g) experience in managing Global Fund projects and asset
h ) experience in liaising with senior government officials
i ) demonstrated ability to identify, approach, and coordinate with stakeholders of diverse backgrounds and levels of expertise
j) previous working experience in Somalia as well as experience in monitoring, evaluation and research an asset.
Languages
Thorough knowledge in English.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by April 12, 2012 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/pid/165
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Deadline: 12.04.2012
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