VAC-11688 Senior Regional Assistant (ESNFI Cluster)

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

·Lead the ES/NFI Cluster at sub-national level in the North-East region with by local, national, and international organisations and donor agencies.

·Closely coordinate with shelter cluster counterparts and Cluster Co-Coordinator to undertake relevant regional ES/NFI Cluster activities.

·Represent the ES/NFI Cluster at regional Level in engagement with partners and donors.

·Represent the ES/NFI cluster at regional level at meetings with the regional de facto authorities.

·Support ES/NFI Cluster meetings and other Cluster activities at the regional level and arrange, host, and organize ES/NFI cluster meetings.

·Collaborate with OCHA and other Clusters on the design of regional ES/NFI activities and provide support to the assessment of needs and gaps. Ensure, that activities are based on and clearly in accordance with the national strategy and guidelines.

·Provide timely weekly reports to national ES/NFI cluster team, by organizing and sharing regional level data, and developing regional ES/NFI documents. 

·Advocate for ES/NFI best practices including identifying and supporting appropriate capacity building needs assessment and capacity building plan for partners are developed with the guidance from the National Cluster Team. ensuring ES/NFI cluster strategy is understood by the members and feedback from partners to contribute to the review and alteration of the strategy if shared with Shelter Cluster Technical Advisor and National ES/NFI cluster team.

·Convening and ensuring proper and regular functioning of ES/NFI and other necessary Technical Working Groups (TWiGS) at Regional level as deemed necessary and appropriate in coordination with the Shelter Cluster Technical Advisor and National ES/NFI cluster team.

·Coordinate with other clusters or coordination forums such as OCT, HRT, PDMC at regional/provincial level to ensure cross cutting issues (protection: gender mainstreaming, disaster risk reduction, disability inclusion) are integrated into response. Establish contact with Humanitarian Access Working Group (HAWG) in the region and guide partners in extending their programs to remote areas.

·Promote and conduct joint Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) of the distributions conducted by ESNFI cluster partners, provide feedback to regional cluster partners and to the national cluster on good practices, lesson learned and improvements.

·Ensure a good track of partners that obtained Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF), closely work with national cluster, OCHA and AHF focal points in the region for monitoring the progress, evaluating the quality of the delivery and provide feedback on the performance of the partners to the national cluster.

·Take lead in winterization response by coordinating targets for winterization strategy, flagging needs or gaps, ensuring partners have coordinated response to avoid duplication, adherence of the partners to the cluster winterization strategy.

·Recommend and refer cluster specific needs to relevant clusters identified through MS-RAF and ensure proper follow up with relevant cluster until recommended needs are addressed.

·Coordinate the emergency assessments and response activities.

·Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Structural/Civil engineering, international relations, Sociology, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with Five years of relevant professional experience

 or

High school/College diploma in the above fields of studies with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Progressive experience in the field of cluster coordination, inter-agency approach and humanitarian assistance especially in conflict, post conflict and natural disaster
• Experience with Shelter, Settlements, CCCM, DRR coordination or programming (or related field).
• Experience in coordinating response with specialised international agencies (UN Agencies, International Organisations, and International specialized NGOs) and in complex humanitarian operations, including conflict, post-conflict, and natural disasters situations.
• knowledge of spreadsheet and data analysis an added advantage.

SKILLS

·Effective applies knowledge of health in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level.

·Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.

·Knowledge of using office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.)

Languages

• For all Applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.
• Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Under the overall supervision of Humanitarian Assistance Advisor and direct supervision of Cluster Co-Coordinator (Emergency Shelter-Non Food Items /ESNFI)

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

• 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

• 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.

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 METHOD OF APPLICATION:

o   Interested candidates are required to apply through the below online Form. Also, please take note that IOM does not accept applications in hard copies.

o   Before filling up the online Form, the candidate must carefully read the advertisement. Please proceed to fill the online form only if you meet the minimum requirements stipulated in the advertisement.

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o   Applicants are advised to submit only one application for a particular post. The indicated requirements, qualifications and experience are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for written assessment or oral interview.

 Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HR department to submit resume and Motivation Letter. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate in form is accurate.

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