Context:
IOM’s Disengagement, Disassociation, Reintegration and Reconciliation (DDRR) programme is a key component of IOM’s peacebuilding and stabilization portfolio that aims to increase Somalia’s resilience to destabilizing conditions and build national capacity towards sustained peace. The programme aims to contribute to peace and improved security in Somalia through supporting the Federal Government of Somalia’s National Programme on the Treatment and Handling of Disengaged Combatants and Women Associated (National Programme).
In the absence of a peace agreement, and other preconditions usually required for traditional Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) programming, IOM has been supporting the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) in its implementation of the National Programme through a four-pillared approach that reframes traditional DDR in terms of Disengagement, Disassociation, Reintegration and Reconciliation (DDRR). This context specific and context sensitive approach has been developed and implemented alongside local partners to include the national government and regional administrations, to create viable, reliable, gender-responsive, transparent and nationally owned legal and operational processes to support exit and reintegration pathways for former associates where sanctioned violent extremist groups are involved. In facilitating the reintegration of former associates within these new contexts, IOM works to reduce the risk of recidivism or recruitment into criminal or violent extremist groups by addressing the drivers of conflict and building resilience at the individual and community levels.
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator (DDRR) and under the direct supervision of Project Officer (Operation and Programme Management Support), the successful candidate will be based in Mogadishu, Somalia with frequent travel to Kismayo and Baidoa, as well as any other new project locations. She/he will act as a key support agent to the DDRR Programme Coordinator and DDRR Project Officer to facilitate all relevant the negotiations, coordination and strategic review with Ministry of Internal Security, Regional states counterparts, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), ATMIS and local authorities within the context of National Programme.
The successful candidate is expected to provide programmatic support to the management of multi-year National Programme Transitional Plan with the Government of Somalia. The candidate will specifically provide operational support to the Joint Payment System agreement(s) between IOM and Government of Somalia.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Programmatic responsibilities:
Operation and Administration responsibilities:
6. Facilitate the agreement set-up and payment review related to Government activities.
a. Support the design of payment schedule, consolidate liquidation documents, review and facilitate all Transitional Plans and Joint Payment System payment submission in this regard through IOM Mission Resource Management.
b. Review all documentation or deliverables as stipulated in the IOM-Government agreements, rehabilitation centres and other programme service or goods delivery TOR / contract / PO before submitting for approval to the relevant officer
7. Support the Field Coordinators and guide the Rehabilitation Center Managers with day-to-day procurement/logistic operations in line with IOM resource management rules and procedures, including but not limited to receiving goods, tracking services for the purpose of ensuring quality, relevance and accountability to beneficiaries.
8. Coach, train, and mentor field staff and relevant government administrative staff with the aim of strengthening their capacity on operations and programme procurement protocols as well as ensure transparency and accountability in operational procedures and maintain a record of relevant documentation.
9. Actively participate in relevant coordination meetings with the DDRR program teams and counterparts in relation to the National Programme with the aim to smoothly and swiftly facilitate operations of such service/activity (I,e, raise Purchase Requisition Form , draft service/IP contracts, support Bid Evaluation and Analysis Committee and Implementing Partner budget negotiation, payment submission and support financial review, find solutions when there are logistical challenges)
10. Perform such other tasks as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Experience
Skills
Languages
Required Competencies
Values
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
Other
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 and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter indicating the Special Vacancy Notice Number (SVN No.), Position Title and the Duty Station with three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone) to: recruitmentsomalia@iom.int
Posting period:
From 24.09.2022 to 01.10.2022
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.