Key Responsibilities

• Conduct desk research on HLP issues in South Sudan, including customary and statutory tenure systems, gender dimensions, and conflict dynamics.
• Assist in monitoring HLP activities such as legal awareness, mediation, and land access initiatives.
• Contribute to the drafting of reports, briefing notes, case studies, and training materials.
• Assist in dissemination and routine updates of the Due diligence toolkit.
• Contribute to the design of new HLP-related tools and resources.
• Support and document IOM HLP team’s engagement with the the Humanitarian Cluster framework includes an Area of Responsibility (AoR) focused on Housing, Land, and Property (HLP) .
• Prepare monthly updates and reports for AoR focal points.
• Assist in planning consultations for the development of an HLP training curriculum and contribute to curriculum drafting.
• Track HLP team monthly activities (e.g., TDYs, resources, country support).
• Draft and disseminate monthly updates for the internal IOM HLP Community of Practice.
• Help plan and organize knowledge-sharing events (e.g., webinars, brown bag discussions).
• Develop knowledge of HLP programming through research, toolkit development, and resource mapping.

Required Qualifications

Education

A degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Law, International Development, Social Sciences, International Relations, or a related field. Candidates should have no more than two years of relevant professional experience following the completion of their studies.

Experience

Experience in related field is advantageous.

Languages

Fluency in English is required (Oral and Written)

Travel required

Home based- Remote

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

• 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

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. 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.
3. Depending on experience and location, interns are granted a small monthly stipend to help offset costs. Interns benefiting from an internship allowance or scholarship granted by his/her university or other sponsoring body that includes financial remuneration or credits for coursework will not be eligible for the stipend.
4. IOM covers Interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the assignment. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Interns 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.
5. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
6. 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.
7. 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.

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