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Job Description
Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration
Project Context and Scope
The Republic of Congo remains vulnerable to the importation and spread of epidemic-prone diseases due to its significant population mobility, social, commercial and riverine connectivity with neighboring countries, particularly the Democratic Republic of Congo.
IOM is preparing US-funded Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (BEVD) preparedness interventions. Its approach to outbreak preparedness and response is anchored in the Health, Border and Mobility Management (HBMM) Framework, which links population mobility with public health surveillance and supports mobility-sensitive interventions at Points of Entry (PoEs), Points of Control (PoCs), informal crossings, transport hubs, markets and other high-mobility locations.
The project will be implemented in close coordination with the Ministry of Health and other relevant Government authorities, national coordination mechanisms, UN agencies, technical partners, civil society and an implementing partner.
The consultant will support the timely operationalization and implementation of the project, ensuring that activities are aligned with the approved project document, national preparedness priorities, IOM procedures and donor requirements.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Migration Health Division (MHD) IOM Regional Office for West and Central Africa
Project: Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD)/ Global Outbreak Response Mechanism Project Code: TBC
The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Operations and in close coordination with the Regional Migration Health Specialist and relevant regional, global and deployed IOM technical, programme, finance, supply-chain, data and administrative colleagues.
Supervisor: Mariam ABDELKERIM-SPIJKERMAN, Regional Thematic Specialist (Migration Health)
Responsibilities
Tasks to be performed under this contract
- Coordinate and manage the day-to-day implementation of the BEVD preparedness project in the Republic of Congo, ensuring that activities are delivered in accordance with the approved project document, workplan, budget, IOM rules and procedures, and donor requirements. Develop, regularly review and update detailed project workplans, implementation schedules and expenditure forecasts, in coordination with the Regional Office in Dakar, relevant IOM technical and operational units, government counterparts, implementing partners and other project stakeholders.
- Coordinate the planning, organization and delivery of project activities, including Population Mobility Mapping, operational-readiness assessments, technical consultations, frontline and community capacity-building activities, Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), Infection and Prevention Control (IPC) interventions, coordination meetings and other field-based activities at priority locations identified during project implementation, in coordination with the respective technical leads and government counterparts.
- Monitor project implementation against agreed outputs, indicators, timelines and budget, identify operational, programmatic or access-related challenges, and recommend corrective measures to ensure timely, efficient and effective delivery.
- Oversee the administrative and financial follow-up of the project, including monitoring expenditures, reviewing financial information, coordinating procurement, logistics, contracting and implementing-partner requirements, and supporting timely budget revisions and expenditure planning when required, in coordination with the Regional Office and relevant support units.
- Supervise project personnel, where applicable, including providing day-to-day guidance, supporting performance management, identifying capacity-development needs and facilitating effective coordination within the project team and deploying technical personnel.
- Maintain regular liaison and coordination with the Ministry of Health, Centre d’Operations des Urgences de Sante Publique (COUSP), relevant health districts, border and transport authorities, airport and river-port authorities, United Nations agencies, implementing partners, development partners, civil society organizations and other stakeholders involved in project implementation.
- Support government ownership and institutional sustainability by facilitating the participation of national and subnational counterparts in project planning, implementation, monitoring, validation of assessment findings and review processes, and by ensuring that project activities complement existing national surveillance, referral, RCCE and preparedness mechanisms.
- Coordinate and support the operational management of implementing partners, including follow-up of agreed workplans, deliverables, reporting requirements and implementation timelines, and contribute to ensuring that partner activities are aligned with IOM technical standards, donor requirements and the approved project scope.
- Support the preparation of project reports and communication products, including weekly implementation updates, donor reports, briefing notes, presentations, meeting records, concept notes, project proposals and other planning and reporting documents as required.
- Support project monitoring, data collection and documentation, including maintaining activity and indicator trackers, consolidating field data, documenting challenges, corrective actions and lessons learned, and contributing to the identification of operational gaps and future resource-mobilization priorities.
- Coordinate with relevant IOM procurement, logistics and supply-chain colleagues to support timely procurement and delivery of project supplies and services, monitor the use and availability of essential IPC and operational-readiness commodities, and promote complementarity with existing Ministry of Health and partner supply systems to avoid duplication and wastage.
- Support and, where appropriate, provide training, orientation and technical guidance to project staff, frontline personnel, community focal points and other relevant actors, in coordination with the appropriate technical leads.
- Undertake duty travel related to project implementation, including monitoring visits, field assessments, Population Mobility Mapping activities, Points of Entry visits, coordination meetings and liaison with government and partner counterparts.
- Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
- Project activities are implemented on time and in accordance with the approved workplan, budget, IOM procedures and donor requirements.
- Project workplans, expenditure forecasts, implementation trackers and other management tools are regularly updated and used to support timely decision-making.
- Operational, programmatic, financial and implementation challenges are identified promptly, escalated as appropriate, and followed by documented corrective action.
- Coordination with Government counterparts, implementing partners, IOM technical/support units and other stakeholders is maintained effectively throughout project implementation.
- Required project reports, weekly updates, technical documentation and monitoring data are complete, accurate and submitted within agreed timelines.
- Procurement, logistics, partner-management and field implementation requirements are followed up in a timely manner, with project supplies and activities delivered efficiently and in complementarity with existing national systems.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Master's degree in Public Health, Health Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience; or
- Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with four (4) years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organisations;
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups;
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-governmental organisations or government institutions in a multicultural setting is an advantage.
- Ability to interpret and use programme, public health and surveillance data to support evidence-based planning, monitoring, reporting and decision-making.
- Knowledge of data collection, data quality assurance, results monitoring and visualization tools is an advantage.
Skills
- Knowledge of public health systems, health security, disease prevention and control, emergency preparedness and response, and/or health systems strengthening.
- Understanding of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), One Health approaches, pandemic preparedness and response frameworks, and global health security initiatives.
- Knowledge of migration health, border health, population mobility, and the public health dimensions of migration.
- Proven skills and experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining working relationships with government officials, UN agencies, NGOs and donors. Familiarity with the humanitarian cluster system is an advantage.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. For this consultancy, fluency in French is required. Working knowledge of English is an advantage.
Travel required
The consultant will be based in Brazzaville and will be required to undertake travel to project implementation sites within the Republic of Congo, including Points of Entry, riverine/high-mobility locations and other areas identified during implementation.
All travel will be subject to operational requirements and applicable IOM security and administrative procedures.
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 five 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 – behavioural indicators
- 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 Organization’s 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.
Notes
IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
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, security clearances.
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