Senior Programme Associate Wash, IOM Moldova

Senior Programme Associate WASH

Job Info

• Contract TypeSpecial Short term ungraded (Up to 9 months)
• Vacancy TypeCall for Applications
• Recruiting TypeGeneral Service
• GradeUG

Job Description

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context

Following the launch of military operations across Ukrainian territory on 24 February 2022, substantive flows and displacements across Ukraine and toward neighboring countries have been reported countries in the following days. In response to the Ukrainian crisis, IOM Moldova has increased operational activities which requires additional administrative staff.
Housing and settlement are basic human needs and key components to social, emotional, and economic well-being; in Moldova, access to adequate housing is considered among the third priority needs for refugees renting accommodation (30%). For the refugees that have been able to cover the rent, they rely on cash assistance, income (wage, salary, pension), and personal savings to cover the payment of the rent. IOM has leveraged its experience in emergency response, hence providing the humanitarian response as part of a multi-sectoral Shelter, Cash, and WASH intervention. IOM is also transitioning to focus on medium to long-term solutions for the displaced, including transitional shelter (Rental assistance) and social inclusion, strengthening local institutions to increase stability, resilience, access to durable solutions, and diaspora engagement.
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programs in IOM Chisinau the direct supervision of the Programe Coordinator Shelter and Settlement, and technical supervision from the Project Officer shelter and Settlement, the incumbent will play a key role in IOM's efforts to support refugees, Migrants, and vulnerable people  in Moldova.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1.    Support the Programme Coordinator Shelter and Settlement in appropriately designing, coordinating, supervising, implementing, and closely monitoring the technical aspects of both the emergency and longer-term WASH activities and interventions for the refugees and host communities in Moldova in line with the proposals, strategies, and donor requirements.
2.    Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, including government departments, other INGOs, UN agencies, and community members, to effectively implement WASH activities in the field.
3.    Support in Ensuring that sustainable community-led mechanisms are put in place for longer-term operation and maintenance of all water and sanitation infrastructure, including the provision of all necessary training.
4.    Prepare detailed BOQs, Designs, and Drawings for procurement of WASH-related supplies and services
5.    Participate in implementing public health promotion activities in coordination with the MHD  through hygiene awareness, including hygiene and sanitation assessments, training, and promotion at the community level. 
6.    Support the Bureau of Public Health in coordination with the WASH Sub Working Group and agencies working in the wash sector to develop national hygiene promotion SOP, including educational, information, and communications leaflets and posters, both digital and printed copies. Similarly, oversee the promotion of the materials through all IOM social media, website, and in person.
7.    Support the Programme Coordinator Shelter and Settlement in the timely and smooth implementation of all technical aspects of the WASH project activities (borehole/Shallow rehabilitation/upgrading, water supply construction/rehabilitation and distribution networks, installation of toilets at border crossing points, rehabilitation of wash facilities in institutional and communal infrastructure, WASH upgrades in refugee accommodation centers, wash upgrades in private apartments etc.) through supervision of wash activities in the field.
8.    Ensure that WASH facilities are planned, designed, and implemented in a manner that addresses crucial issues related to Gender and Protection, as well as the needs of Persons with Special Needs, e.g., the disabled and elderly persons.
9.    Coordinate all wash contract management activities for all major contracted works to ensure adherence to contract specifications, terms, and conditions, including timely issuing of completion certificates and payments;
10.    Work in close collaboration with other units in the field, especially the CCCM  and protection mobile team, to ensure the provision of technical inputs and support in the implementation of community-led projects with support from the information center. 
11.    Ensure quality control of all contracted and directly implemented construction works by traveling regularly to all construction sites to ensure adherence to contract specifications and/or workmanship specifications and adherence to set completion dates;
12.    Write a field visit report to provide feedback on quality and engineering works underway and further advise Programme Coordinator Shelter and Settlement of any corrective measures to be taken.
13.    Provide regular updates to supervisor and team on progress, priorities, and constraints – verbally and in writing;
14.    Support identify needs for non-food items relevant to hygiene, participate in the choice of items, target strategy, promotion of effective use, and post-distribution monitoring.
15.    Perform such other duties as may be assigned..  
 

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, behavior change communication, water and sanitation engineering, Civil Engineering or another relevant technical with three years of relevant professional experience on one of the above fields is required:

. Masters degree: public health, social sciences, behaviour change communication, water and sanitation engineering or another relevant technical field; or Architecture with 1 year of experience in the field

• High School Diploma with five years of relevant professional experience. 
  
  
  Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience liaising with other national/international institutions, the UN, and NGOs. Relevant professional experience in shelter/ site planning operations in an emergency context is required;
•  Experience working in international organizations, the humanitarian community and familiarity with the humanitarian reform and cluster approach;
•  Experience in project management and implementation;
•  Experience in writing donor proposals, technical requirements, and documents, and compiling diverse datasets;
• Working experience in the region is an asset.
•  Management experience in conflict or post-conflict contexts is desirable.
   
  Skills
• Familiarity with financial and business administration. 
•  Excellent communication and negotiation skills. 
• Good computer literacy. Knowledge of Computer-aided design programmes as well as design programmes, such as AutoCAD and Adobe InDesign is an advantage.

Languages

REQUIRED
Fluency in English and Romanian Is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE
Working knowledge of Russian and Ukrainian is desirable. 
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.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators (Level 2)

• 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioral indicators (Level 2)

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s 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 Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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: https://moldova.iom.int/careers

Required Skills

Strong sense of detail and accuracy in all matters; Reliable, able to work under pressure, good organizational skills, and drive for results.