Peace and Development Project Clerk

Position Title: Peace and Development Project Clerk

Duty Station: IOM Philippines Country Office (Marawi City)

Classification: General Service Staff, G-3

Type of Appointment: Special Vacancy Notice, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 15 March 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. It is one of the factors that makes the organization qualified to deal with the complex issue of migration. IOM sees that diversity is one of the organizational strengths.

IOM aims to foster an inclusive workplace where everyone treats each other (including colleagues and beneficiaries) with dignity and respect.

Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Satellite Office in Marawi City, with direct administrative and technical supervision of the Senior Peace and Development Project Assistant, the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for supporting the field level implementation of projects focused on preventing, managing and resolving conflict as a driver of displacement in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region and Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and its neighboring areas, especially in the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte. The successful candidate will support on community level initiatives that seek to address physical, social, and structural impediments at the individual, communal or societal/institutional levels to peace and conflict management in line with IOM policies, standards, and commitments.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide clerical assistance on daily project’s field implementation of transition and recovery project activities and interventions.

2. Assist the field operations of projects related to community stabilization and durable solutions in BARMM under the guidance of Sr. Transition and Recovery Project Assistant.

3. Support the project’s assessments, surveys, project monitoring, feedbacking, and validation of key thematic areas needs and challenges to inform appropriateness of interventions of IOM programs in the field.

4. Support the project teams on appropriate field coordination and quality delivery of assistance and services to communities and provide key recommendations to improve key thematic program services.

5. Assist in the field operationalization of the Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) mechanism and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) strategies for the project.

6. Support the project team on the documentation of best practices, human interest and success stories, and development of community-driven information, education and communications (IEC) materials considering cultural, contextual, and conflict sensitivities.

7. Perform other duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree on Community Development, Peace and Development, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with a minimum one year of relevant professional experience.
• High School degree from accredited academic institution with at least three years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in community organizing/mobilization, community engagement, social cohesion, and socioeconomic initiatives.
• Work experience on humanitarian, development and/or peacebuilding nexus projects is an advantage.
• Work experience and knowledge of BARMM context, post conflict settings, and on Mindanao protection issues is an advantage.

Skills

• Field implementation skills on peacebuilding, community stabilization, and socioeconomic development in armed conflict affected areas.
• Good knowledge on data protection and data management.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity of MS Office application.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and Filipino is required (oral and written). Working knowledge in BARMM Languages is desirable.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required 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:

• Respect and promote individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Maintain high ethical standards and act in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Shows compassion for others, and makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – Behavioural Indicators level 1

• Develop and promote effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other

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 and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.