Under the direct supervision of the National Project Officer (Sef Ples Blong Yumi Phase 2) and the overall supervision of the Head of Disaster Resilience and Climate Change Unit, with support and oversight from the Resilience, Climate Change and Durable Solutions Coordinator in the IOM Vanuatu Country Office, the Project Support Officer will provide key support to the Sef Ples Blong Yumi Phase 2 project, contributing to its effective coordination and implementation. The Project Support Officer will work in close collaboration with the National Project Officer, the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), relevant government ministries, provincial governments and stakeholders, clusters, Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP) partners, and community stakeholders to strengthen disaster preparedness and evacuation procedures in Vanuatu.
- Project Support & Implementation:ย
- Support the National Project Officer in the implementation of the Sef Ples Blong Yumi Phase 2 project, ensuring timely and effective execution of activities as per the work plan and grant agreements. This includes assisting with financial, logistical, administrative, and technical aspects, in compliance with IOM and donor requirements.
Education:
Experience:
Experience in project support, preferably in the context of disaster risk reduction or humanitarian response. ย ย Experience working in humanitarian response operations is an advantage. Experience in data collection and data management. Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, UN agencies, and non-governmental organizations is an advantage. Experience in community engagement and capacity building is an advantage.Skills:
Good knowledge of disaster preparedness, evacuation management, and displacement issues. Understanding of humanitarian affairs and dynamics, and disaster governance structures and procedures in Vanuatu is an advantage. Understanding of disaster data and information management processes. Good coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and independently. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel. Proficiency in GIS software is an advantage. Good writing skills. IOMโs official languages are English, French and Spanish. ย Proficiency of English and Bislama 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 1) 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 1) (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. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration. 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. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination. 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