National Officer CBI

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.  

1. In coordination with the Project Officer, lead the development of projects planning and implementation in CBI activities under the Recovery and stabilization unit including (Basic Need interventions using cash modalities, Vouchers, Cash for Work, Cash for rehabilitation, and Winterization assistance) ensuring all aligned with RSU methodology, processes and SOPs;
2. Prepare, review, track and provide inputs of weekly, monthly, interim, and final project reports (both narrative and financial), taking into consideration project objectives and work plans, and notify the Project Support officer and RSU officer of any issues with timeliness or quality.
3. In coordination with the Project Support Officer, Plan, and deliver capacity building for the staff and develop reporting materials, presentations, graphs, and development activities in CBI projects methodologies and approach to facilitate the delivery of high-quality outputs. 
4. Assist in developing CBI program strategy, Methodology and identifying new areas of intervention, and developing on-going initiatives.
5. Coordinate with MEAL to ensure that timely conduction of beneficiary verification, and Post Distribution Monitoring; particularly managing the Accountability to Affect Population (AAP) response mechanism. and liaison with the Protection Unit to ensure protection is mainstreamed and disability inclusion across all activities.
6. Closely coordinate with Portal team to ensure accurate record keeping, quality audit and maintain records of project data and lessons learned in CBI archived online drive. Ensure all cash project databases are updated and reflect current state of implementation.
7. Participate in coordination meetings (working group, task force meetings and inter-agency meetings) and meetings with local authorities with regards CBI related topics.
8. Technically supervise Senior Project Assistants in multiple locations to implement cash activities effectively and provide technical support to other Project Units when needed. 
9. Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for projects, including formulation of Programme tools and methodology, and support other units in developing SOPs for new projects using cash modality to ensure that all cash related outsourcing and services are in line with IOM standards.   
10. In coordination with the Project support Officer, DTM and the field team lead rapid assessment, situational analysis, need assessments and multisectoral assessments to explore new program opportunities, collecting gaps and needs, ensure market identification, assessments and software setup are conducted in preparation of cash project implementation. 
11. Assist Procurement Unit with contracts, close out procedures and final payment to venders. Prepare and finalize all project contracts in coordination with Procurement and Legal units.
12. Monitor and update operational, administrative and budgetary data in the relevant information systems of ongoing projects, in close Coordinate with Project Support Officer and Resource Management Officer (RMO) to insure best utilization of project budget. 
13. Perform such other duties as may be requested. Education
    • University degree in accountant and finance, International Relations, Humanitarian Affairs, Engineering, Business Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
    • High school degree with six years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
      • Experience in project management and implementation.
      • Experience in a shelter/ NFI, Cash and WASH operations as part of the Refugee response is an advantage.
      • Proven team management in humanitarian environments with successful examples of local staff management. 
      • Understanding of relevant international standards
      • Experience liaising with Government counterparts and humanitarian partners.
      • Knowledge of the Syrian conflict and its impact on the affected populations.
      • Working experience in the region is an asset. Skills
        • Proficient use of Microsoft Office such as Excel,  PowerPoint and other software.
        • Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners.
        • Good organizational and administrative skills
        • Statistical analysis techniques
        • Knowledge of electronic survey tools (Kobo).
        • Familiarity with the Syrian context is an added advantage. Languages
          • Fluency in English and Turkish is required.
          • Working knowledge of Arabic is advantageous 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.
    • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
14. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)
15. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.