Rapid Response Fund (RFF) Project Assistant - Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) at International Organization for Migration - IOM

CFCV No: SVN2023.79
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Classification: P5
Organizational Unit: WASH (Rapid Response Fund)
Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term (SST) 6 months with the possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context

• Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations. As the leading UN agency in the field of migration, it 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.
• Nigeria has witnessed an increase in violence since the beginning of 2015, causing a major humanitarian crisis.
• IOM and the Humanitarian community have expanded their scope of intervention beyond Maiduguri itself, to the entire North East and North West, into priority satellite sites where IOM staff are delivering humanitarian and development support to displaced populations and host communities.
• Under the overall supervision of the Head of the sub-Office, direct supervision of the Rapid Response Fund (RFF) Grant Project Manager, and working in close coordination with the WASH unit, the incumbent will be responsible to carry out implementing partner support activities according to IOM Rules and Regulations.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to WASH Implementing Partners and monitor their activities to assure that they meet WASH Sector and WASH IOM and Standards.
• Conduct regular site visits to verify if WASH projects are progressing as reported as per the agreed narrative, indicators, and work plan.
• Visit potential WASH Implementing Partners and participate in the evaluation of their financial tracking and reporting mechanisms according to the project’s checklists.
• Participate in the assessment of potential WASH Implementing Partners to determine their ability to carry out project activities before grants are awarded.
• Draft regular monitoring reports on WASH sub-grantee activities and achievements to feed into both IOM’s internal and external situation reports.
• Keep track and provide reports on any challenges and delays by implementing partners in the field.
• In close coordination with the IOM WASH Unit (IOM Focal point for the WASH Sector in Nigeria) attend WASH Sector meetings and prepare minutes of the meeting.
• Assist in facilitating photo and video documentation of active projects for improved reporting and visibility.
• Follow up on donor visibility and adherence to USAID/BHA logo policy
• Accompany the RRF Project Manager, donor, and/or other interested visitors to project sites, providing inputs on progress and overall context.
• When required, assist in reviewing the WASH sub-grantees submitted narrative and financial reports, and provide the RRF Project Manager with feedback that will directly affect the approval of partner interim and final reports, as well as approval of payments.
• Carry out follow-up visits to project sites at established intervals after project completion to assess/measure the degree of impact as determined by the RRF Project Manager
• Undertake any further duties as may be assigned by the RRF Project Manager

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• University Degree/Certificate or bachelor’s degree in a profession related to WASH
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical) Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Geology, or Public Health, with sound knowledge of water, sanitation, and hygiene principles for humanitarian assistance, and relevant training attained

Experience:

• Practical experience in the field of humanitarian work with a good understanding of USAID-funded programs and other UN Partners;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience (three years for University Degree holders) in the implementation of water, sanitation, and hygiene-related projects preferably in the Humanitarian Field.

Skills:

• Technical skills in qualitative and quantitative evaluation and managing heavy data;
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively and persuasively present information in a variety of settings and formats;
• Familiar with activity and grant reporting methods and information management systems;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, with proven experience in Access, Excel, and Power point;

Languages:

• For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Competencies:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respect and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintain 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, and makes people feel safe, respected, and fairly treated.

Core Competencies - Behavioural Indicators - Level 1

• 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.