Overview
The Emergency Coordinator will be responsible and accountable for the coordination of IOM’s operations in response to humanitarian challenges in the Country Office.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and monitor the implementation of all operational and administrative aspects of emergency-related projects.
- Ensure adequate IOM’s Response Preparedness.
- Keep abreast of humanitarian policies, international standards and best practices relating to the emergency field.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of all emergency project reports.
- Guide and supervise staff responsible for the implementation of emergency projects.
- Identify new opportunities for emergency response and participate in the development of emergency project proposals.
- Ensure the provision of timely, accurate, standardized, and adequate information to all relevant stakeholders.
- Participate actively in various fora, including inter-agency coordination groups, and meetings with governmental authorities, non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders.
- Undertake duty travel relating to need assessments, emergency project monitoring, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and new project development, as required.
Required Experience
- Master’s degree with five years of relevant professional experience; or University degree with seven years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in fields related to IOM emergency programming, including emergency coordination, NFI/shelter, CCCM, DTM, protection, transition & recovery, or preparedness and response;
- Practical experience in project management, including administrative and financial management, procurement and HR procedures, and internal control procedures;
- Experience working in an emergency context and ability to liaise with government officials, donors, UN personnel, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or University degree in the above fields.
