Position Title : Programme Officer (WASH) (Partnerships and Capacity
Building Lead)
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 22 October 2024
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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; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands;
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; Saint Lucia;
Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;
Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context:
IOM recognizes that access to water and sanitation services, paired with hygiene promotion, is
lifesaving in humanitarian contexts, while sustainable access to water, sanitation and hygiene
(WASH) services is also critical in the context of resolving displacement situations and building
resilience to future shocks and stressors. The provision of WASH services is an important
component of IOM operations worldwide.
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Humanitarian Operations Division and direct
supervision of the IOM Global WASH Coordinator, and in collaboration with other HQ
Departments and Units. The successful candidate will be responsible to lead the development
and implementation of IOM WASH’s partnerships and capacity building, strengthening the
capacity of IOM WASH programs and personnel, whilst simultaneously delivering on additional
relevant objectives and activities outlined in the IOM Global WASH Strategic Plan.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Strategy:
• Provide substantive inputs for the review and/or development of IOM WASH strategies, global
and at country or regional level.

• Lead the implementation of activities developed in the IOM Global WASH Strategic Plan

2023-2026 (and successive) to achieve one or several strategic objectives related to the
Partnerships and Capacity Building.

• Support IOM’s institutional engagement on WASH across the Organization, including IOM’s

leadership support for and engagement on WASH both internally and externally.

• Advise on the strategic alliances which should be built with key stakeholders at national, local

and regional levels to increase programme impact and performance.

• Support in the collection and analysis of statistical data from IOM WASH interventions and

contribute to the creation of global, regional and country reports to showcase the results of the
various analyses.

• Represent IOM’s work on WASH in global processes and commitments, notably in the context

of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Global WASH Sector
Roadmap, the Humanitarian-Development Peace Nexus and Global Compact on Migration, to
ensure that WASH activities and work are captured and reflected.

• Contribute to various global reports related to WASH, e.g. the UN World Water Development

Report. 2. Resource Mobilization:

• Proactively identify programme development opportunities, new funding sources, new thematic

areas of technical intervention and strategic partnerships that would promote the expansion of
the IOM WASH portfolio.

• Liaise effectively with donors at regional and international/global level in order to advocate for

adequate funding to sustain the WASH programme and prepare proposals for funding. 3. Technical and Surge Support:

• Provide effective and timely strategic and technical support to IOM Country Offices in the

development of technical guidance, SOPs, policies, strategies, tools and approaches for WASH
programme implementation, including in the engagement with partners and authorities.

• Act as the primary WASH technical advisor for programs in West and Central Africa, the

Caribbean and the Americas, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise to ensure
alignment with global WASH standards, addressing context-specific challenges and supporting
capacity-building initiatives in all regions.

• Supporting the integration of WASH programs into transitional programming through

consultations with Country Offices, collection of case studies, and development of tailored
guidance.

• Support in the review of WASH proposals, reports and other documentation developed by IOM

Country Offices and Regional Offices.

• Provide surge support to IOM country offices as required.

4. Human Resources:

• Develop standardized tools to assist the recruitment and assessment of global IOM WASH

staff.

• Expand IOM WASH diversified channels to acquire human resources, to support IOM country

offices in short term and long-term recruitments. 5. Coordination:

• Actively liaise with the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) /

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other WASH agencies,
government authorities / entities and any other relevant stakeholders to ensure that IOM WASH
activities are coordinated to avoid duplication and delivered in accordance with national
regulations and operational agreements set by the humanitarian community at the country level.
Ensure that any needed operational agreement or authorization from the local authorities is
convened to guarantee project stability and good relations with the local government.

• Coordinate with relevant IOM Divisions to develop and strengthen joint initiatives and to

mainstream the WASH portfolio into institutional frameworks, processes and trainings, notably in
the areas of preparedness, public health, environment and climate change, CCCM, protection,
disaster risk reduction, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and HDPN/TRD
programming.

• Sit on various global Technical Working Groups (TWi Gs) as required including Sanihub, GWC

Climate Change Working Group, Global WASH roadmap, etc. and play an active role in capacity
development and partnerships workstreams. 6. Capacity Building and Partnerships:

• Identify new and strengthen existing Global WASH partnerships to increase IOM WASH

expertise and respond to new challenges and changing environment for humanitarian,
development and peace outcomes.

• Lead the process of developing Memorandum of understanding (Mo U) with relevant IOM

departments and standby partners to ensure immediate and quality WASH responses.

• Lead the IOM WASH capacity building initiatives programme through close coordination with

the different IOM missions, WASH programme managers and global partners.

• Identify gaps in technical expertise and coordinate capacity building opportunities with IOM

missions, implementing partners and relevant government counterparts to ensure quality
programming and to enhance capacity in emerging areas and innovative approaches in the
WASH sector.

• Contribute to the systematic assessment of WASH sector capacity gap analysis, in

collaboration with the Global WASH Cluster members and support the design of initiatives to
strengthen sector capacities.

• Develop the Monitoring and Evaluation plan for the Global IOM capacity building initiatives

programme.

• Coordinate with high priority (L3, new, under-staffed) missions to understand human resource

and technical needs and how Global WASH Support Team can assist, as well as to ensure
streamlining of programme strategy across countries.` 7. Any other duties: Perform such other duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering,

Geology, Public Health 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

• Experience at an international level with specialized international agencies leading WASH

programmes in humanitarian, transitional and developing contexts;

• Experience working with different international organizations specialized in humanitarian

assistance (e.g. UN agencies, INGOs, IOs, Donors, IFRC or ICRC);

• Experience in the design and implementation of WASH infrastructure, including proposal

development and project management including budget, resource, and contract management.

• Experience with technical facilitation and capacity building;

• Experience with programme monitoring and evaluation, compilation and dissemination of

lessons learned and best practices;

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national and international institutions and

in partnership building;

• Field experience in a conflict, disasters, or other humanitarian setting; and,

• Experience in partnership and capacity building including partnerships building, training

development and facilitation. Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in navigating and optimizing organizational internal systems and

processes, particularly in the areas of partnerships, innovation, research and project
management;

• Computer literate (Microsoft) and engineering software (EPANet, Auto CAD or similar);
• Proven ability to manage a large and complex workload and produce quality work accurately

according to set deadlines in a fast moving environment;

• Strong organizational and coordination skills;
• The ability to work independently and effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues

from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;#
• Proven capacity in problem-solving and creative thinking;
• Excellent project management skills including program design, implementation, budget and

resource management and forecasting and reporting;

• Excellent monitoring and evaluation skills;
• Strong WASH technical understanding with ability to build capacity of global missions through

advice, training, technical guidelines or other; and,

• Works effectively with donors, partners, local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the

broader community to advance HQ WASH and mission objectives. 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 and French are required (oral and written). Working
knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) 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
1 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.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
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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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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.
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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 22 October 2024 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment
system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 09.10.2024 to 22.10.2024
No Fees:
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.
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