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IOM has been operational in Papua New Guinea (PNG) since 2001, supporting the Government and communities in addressing a wide range of migration and mobility-related challenges. Guided by IOMโs Strategic Vision and aligned with national priorities, IOMโs programming spans all four pillars of its global Strategic Results Framework: saving lives and protecting people on the move; driving solutions to displacement; facilitating safe pathways for regular migration; and strengthening migration governance.
Operating from its head office in Port Moresby and through decentralized field offices across the country, IOM in PNG implements integrated programming in disaster risk reduction and emergency response; climate change and human mobility; counter-trafficking and protection of vulnerable migrants; migration health; community stabilization and durable solutions; border and migration management; and assisted voluntary return and reintegration. IOM also plays a key role in supporting government-led efforts to improve migration data, enhance institutional capacity, and ensure whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches to safe, regular, and inclusive migration governance.
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Emergency Management and Peacebuilding Coordinator, the incumbent will provide day to day Disaster Risk Reduction/Management (DRR/M), Stabilization and Peacebuilding programmatic support service, with high quality, accuracy, and consistency of work. This includes contributing to the design, planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of program activities; supporting reporting and documentation; facilitating stakeholder engagement; and ensuring that all efforts are aligned with organizational strategies and donor requirements, while maintaining high quality, accuracy, and consistency of work.
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Provide technical support in the design, implementation, and monitoring of emergency management, disaster risk reduction/management (DRR/M), stabilization and peacebuilding, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, good practices. Assist in identifying key needs, stakeholders, and resources, facilitate the integration of best practices in emergency management, peacebuilding, and climate change adaptation. Support the design and delivery of training workshops on DRR/M, Stabilization and Peacebuilding, providing technical input and ensuring content is relevant, up-to-date, and tailored to participantsโ needs to enhance their capacity in implementing the relevant programming. Contribute to reporting on displacement-related issues and developments in the country, including drivers of displacement such as conflict, disaster and climate change. This includes specific reports, contributing to the creation of thematic reports and relevant materials to capture and share key insights and updates. Support research on assigned topics and assist in the development and finalization of information sheets, presentations and briefers on DRR/M, displacement, stabilization and peacebuilding. Support the development of project proposals related to DRR/M, ensuring they are tailored to local contexts and partner priorities and aligned with strategic objectives. Provide technical guidance and capacity-building for local communities and government counterparts in DRR, humanitarian/relief operations, and peacebuilding. Oversee the daily operations and activities of field operations, in coordination with the Emergency Management and Peacebuilding Coordinator. This includes coordinating with field office focal points on a weekly basis to understand planned field operations, provision of systematic oversight and support to field teams as needed, ensuring regular and effective communication, timely reporting, and proper execution of project activities in alignment with program objectives and workplan. Support establishment and maintenance of regular coordination with the Supply Chain Unit to maintain efficient logistical operations for project activities, including procurement, transportation, and distribution of materials, while adhering to project timelines and budget constraints. Collaborate with governmentย agencies, local authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders to enhance DRR/M and Peacebuilding strategies, ensuring effective coordination and sustainable community-driven solutions. In collaboration with the Emergency Management and Peacebuilding Coordinator, draft and review reports and presentations for the Disaster Management Team, Shelter/NFIs, CCCM Cluster, IOM, UN, donors, and other partners. Performย such other duties as may be assigned. Education
Bachelorโs Degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Development Studies, or similar relevant field from an accredited academic institution with 2 yearsย of relevant professional experience Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. ย Experience
Experience inย DRR/M,ย transition and recovery,ย peacebuilding, ย community development andย Internallyย Displaced Persons (IDPs).ย Knowledge of DRR/M, community stabilization and (re) integration activities, peacebuilding and development issues. Experience in designing capacity building events and facilitating training sessions for a variety of audiences.ย Experience in liaising with governmental authorities as well as with national institutions or service providers.ย Experience in facilitating consultative meetings and collecting qualitative and quantitative data is an advantage.ย Skills
Past role managing small national teams with Government, INGOs, UN agencies or Private Sector in field locations in Papua New Guinea. Experience designing capacity building events and facilitating training sessions for a variety of audiences.ย Languages
Fluency English and Tok Pisin is required.ย IOMโs 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. ย Required Competencies ย IOMโs competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย 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 โ 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 Organizationโs 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 โ behavioural indicators (Level 2) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)
Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organizationโs 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 Organizationโs goals and communicates a clear strategic direction. Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. Notes
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 will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months. National Professional Officers should be nationals of the country of their employment. NPOs perform work at the professional level and the same standards of recruitment qualifications and performance, required for International Professional staff. 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. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. 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. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies
