Job Description:

Project Context and Scope:

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the Senior Programme Coordinator (Emergency and Post-Crisis (EPC) and the direct supervision of the Programme Manager (Community Resilience, Livelihoods and Recovery), the successful candidate will assist with the development and delivery of cash and voucher response. Specifically, the Project Officer will participate in feasibility assessments and delivery mechanism selection based on findings, market analysis, delivery of cash and/or voucher assistance in targeted areas and building the capacity of staff.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing:

Humanitarian, Resilience and Recovery division in Pakistan 

Category A Consultants: Tasks to be performed under this contract : 

• Support the supervisor in integrating Cash-Based Initiatives (CBI) into operational plans and strategies to efficiently meet programme objectives and liaising with technical sectors
• Participate in the technical design and delivery of CBI.
• Contribute to the development of technical guidelines and standard operating procedures for CBI, inform and support project planning, design and implementation, considering the local context and available technologies, in line with IOM’s policies and procedures for cash-based programming.
• Support in the implementation of needs assessments to select, design and implement appropriate cash and voucher modalities.
• Support in the implementation of market assessments and price monitoring for key commodities and based on identified needs for programmes.
• Oversee other programme support staff involved in the planning and management of cash and voucher transfers and provide training and technical guidance in their work.
• Assist the supervisor and other relevant colleagues in identifying adequate delivery mechanisms and financial service providers to ensure efficient and effective implementation of CBI.
• Closely coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation colleagues to check that relevant output and outcome indicators for CBI are systematically being collected and analyzed in a manner that will help to determine efficiency and effectiveness of CBI delivery as well as the appropriateness of the choice of modality and delivery mechanism.
• Support the assurance that cash and voucher distributions are properly documented and meet technical quality, accountability and protection standards in compliance with donor regulations.
• Facilitate protection mainstreaming and streamline cross-cutting issues, such as Gender-Based Violence, Disability Inclusion, Child Protection and Accountability to Affected Populations, in all CBI activities.
• Maintain close contact with relevant partners and coordination mechanisms engaged in CBI activities, keeping them fully informed of the status of IOM activities, and participate in national level dialogue with governments, donors and other stakeholders on CBI.
• Undertake visits to view project sites and meet beneficiaries to verify that progress is made in the achievement of project objectives.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

 Performance indicators for the evaluation of results :

• Successful implementation of CBI-related activities.
• Field staff are supported with capacity-building sessions on CBI modalities and tools
• Developed SoPs for CBI in the mission. 

Education, Experience and/or skills required .

Education 

• Master’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Political Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience :

• International experience in cash programming in humanitarian contexts, preferably across multiple sectors, including experience in emergency and conflict environments;
• Experience liaising with governmental authorities, other national and international institutions and NGOs and building effective local partnerships including with the private sector;
• Experience coordinating activities across locations and reporting;
• Strong experience with assessment tools and systems; and,
• Previous experience working in an international organization and knowledge of the UN is essential .

Skills :

• Ability to timely understand the Organization’s structure and portfolios;
• Proven computer literacy, in particular knowledge of Excel is a must; 
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds;
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in planning and problem solving and ability to plan ahead and stress-resilient;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and strong communication skills;
• Analytical skills, observation and analysis capacity; and,
• Knowledge of Sphere standards and other training in humanitarian response preferred.

Languages :

Required :

Fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Travel required :

• Travel to the field where CBI activities are being implemented for monitoring purposes.

Only short-listed candidates who are matching required criteria for the position will be contacted by IOM.

IOM provides equal opportunity to all qualified female and male including the physically challenged candidates.

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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances.