Senior Programme Associate (Community Stabilization)

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
  Context

Since 2006, IOM has been the primary intergovernmental organization dedicated to migration in the country. It operates from offices in Beirut, North Lebanon (Tripoli), the Beqaa Valley (Chtoura), the South (Tyre), and Mount Lebanon. IOM in Lebanon has a strong record in providing humanitarian assistance to populations affected by crises, while collaborating with government counterparts to support long-term recovery efforts and enhance migration governance in the country.  
Lebanon’s crisis has led to a sharp rise in poverty and the collapse of basic services, disproportionately impacting vulnerable groups such as refugees, IDPs, and migrants as well as disadvantaged Lebanese citizen. In this context, there is a pressing need to work across the humanitarian, development, and peace nexus, providing preparedness and emergency response capacities, including cash based assistance for sudden on-set crises while improving the livelihoods of vulnerable populations to promote economic resilience while ensuring that the activity appropriately matches skilled labour supply with the existing and urgent demand for skilled workers in Lebanon and abroad, and foster community stability to facilitate an enabling environment supporting the revitalization of local economies in areas prone to inter- and intra-communal tensions, internal displacement, and irregular migration.

Under the overall supervision of the ERR Senior Programme Manager in Lebanon and direct supervision of the CS project officer, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the support in the implementation of community stabilisation projects under the Emergency Recovery & Resilience unit at IOM Lebanon.
 

1.    Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of Community Stabilization project activities. 
2.    Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.
3.    Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments as necessary.   
4.    Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
5.    Draft status reports: identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures. 
6.    Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.
7.    Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions; prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.
8.    Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
9.    Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.  
10.    Monitor work of implementing partners and report any non-compliance to the supervisor.
11.    Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects. 
12.    Provides guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit; may supervise other staff as assigned. 
13.    Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

• School diploma with six years of relevant experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
  • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations; 
  • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage. Skills

    •     Solid understanding of community stabilization principles, including area-based programming, social cohesion, livelihoods, and local governance within post-crisis and displacement contexts.
    •     Proven ability to coordinate multi-sectoral field activities, liaise with government counterparts, local authorities, and implementing partners, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
    •     Experience in supporting project planning, budgeting, procurement, and administrative processes in accordance with institutional rules and donor regulations.
    •     In-depth knowledge of donor priorities and compliance frameworks, including those of UN agencies.
    •     Strong capacity to lead community engagement processes and facilitate participatory planning, ensuring inclusion of vulnerable groups and conflict-sensitive approaches.
    •     Familiarity with the socio-political dynamics and conflict drivers in Lebanon, especially those affecting displaced populations, host communities, and marginalized groups.
    •     Experience supporting the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEAL) tools, with the ability to analyze data and contribute to results-based reporting.
    •     Knowledge of protection, gender, and Do No Harm principles and how to mainstream them into stabilization interventions.
    •     Ability to mentor and guide junior staff, provide technical support to implementing partners, and ensure timely delivery of outputs in line with project work plans.
    •     Strong drafting and communication skills, with experience contributing to donor reports, concept notes, and external coordination forums.

    Languages
    • Required languages: Fluency in English and Arabic (oral and written).
    • Desirable languages: Working knowledge of French. IOM’s 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.   Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   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.