Position Title : Project Officer (Housing, Land and Property)
Duty Station : Juba, South Sudan
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 14 March 2022
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading
UN agency in the field of migration, 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 work environment. Read more about diversity and
inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female
candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all
IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered
before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros;
Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana;
Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's
Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Luxembourg; Madagascar;
Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia;
Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands;
Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context:
IOM in South Sudan has a range of programming centred around three broad areas:
humanitarian coordination and support; humanitarian response and resilience; and
peacebuilding, transition and development. Humanitarian coordination and support includes
leading/co-leading the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Shelter and
Non-Food Items (NFI) Clusters, Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Water, Sanitation and
Hygiene (WASH) and management of WASH and Shelter and NFI core-pipelines, humanitarian
hubs and common transport services. Humanitarian response and resilience includes CCCM,
WASH, Shelter & NFI, health, protection, gender equality and inclusion, mental health and
psychosocial support and the management of a Rapid Response Fund. Under peacebuilding,
transition and development, IOM South Sudan implements programming on housing, land and
property issues, transition and recovery, transhumance conflict prevention, community-based
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violence reduction, community development and migration management.
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Programme
Coordinator (Transition and Recovery), and in close coordination with the relevant IOM thematic
units, the Project Officer (Housing, Land and Property (HLP)) will be responsible for providing
technical inputs, information and guidance for the new “Community Action for Peaceful
Resolution of HLP Disputes and Conflicts” project funded by the UN Peacebuilding Fund and
implemented by IOM (Convening Agency) together with Food and Agriculture Organization
(FAO) and United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) Rule of Law
Advisory Section and Civil Affairs Department.
The project’s overall goal is to support local efforts and processes to resolve HLP disputes
peacefully, primarily through consensus building. This will be done through an evidence-based
and conflict sensitive community-driven approach, and by facilitating power holder engagement,
participation, and representation in fora where positions and perspectives are discussed and
mediated as a first step towards peacebuilding among conflicting parties. The project will
provide specific attention to the furtherance and protection of women’s land rights in South
Sudan. The successful candidate is expected to provide technical HLP assistance in the context
of this project as well as facilitating the achievement of project goals, objectives, and outcomes
in accordance with IOM and other relevant international standards and good practices.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Provide technical assistance to project staff, government stakeholders and beneficiary groups
in accordance with international good practice on HLP rights and HLP conflict resolution.
2. Provide inputs for and implement an action plan and relevant curricula and training materials
for strengthening the capacity of ‘change agents’ and community stakeholders on HLP
alternative dispute resolution skills and approaches as well as on existing HLP referral
mechanisms within the South Sudan context in the Project target areas.
3. Assist in providing HLP training to community stakeholders on dispute resolution including
international best practices and gender inclusive alternative HLP dispute resolution skills and
approaches in the Project target areas.
4. Participate in rapid institutional capacity assessments regarding HLP, including assessments
for dispute resolution mechanisms at the village-level in the Project target areas, document gaps
and participate in capacity building workshops as needed. Draft and implement material support
plans within the Project resources.
5. In close coordination with the relevant IOM units, map areas of HLP contestation and
contributing factors as well as area-specific diagnosis of HLP disputes, and contribute to the
development of tools for their resolution.
6. Provide logistical and administrative support for the coordination and management of the
Project governance structures, such as the project Technical Working Groups, to facilitate
collaboration amongst project partners and across IOM thematic units.
7. Participate in inter-agency coordination fora relevant for HLP such as, for example, South
Sudan HLP Technical Working Group Housing under the Protection Cluster. Attend IOM internal
discussions for evidence-based and conflict sensitive planning and programming.
8. Provide technical support to the National Authorities to help with the finalization of the South
Sudan Land Policy.
9. Draft and/or coordinate the preparation of timely analytical reports including donor progress
reports, evaluation reports, publications and a variety of information products or proposals for
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internal and external use.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Law, Development Studies, Anthropology, Conflict and Peace Studies,
Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic
institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Experience in providing technical assistance on housing, land, and property rights and
disputes at community-level as well as formal authorities level in complex post-conflict contexts
where customary and statutory law systems co-exist;
• Experience providing capacity building to formal and informal institutions and stakeholders,
and in facilitating community driven solutions to complex HLP issues and disputes;
• Experience in project implementation and coordination of processes across stakeholders in
politically complex and operationally challenging environments; and
• Experience in drafting project documents, project concept notes, operational research, and
knowledge products around HLP.
Skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of results-based management, project lifecycle, peacebuilding
programming, humanitarian principles, UN rules, regulations and procedures;
• Deep understanding of HLP issues in complex post-conflict contexts similar to South Sudan
and proven ability to operate around sensitive issues in volatile and fast-moving political
environments;
• Ability to manage partnerships and relationships with a range of stakeholders UN, government,
NGOs, traditional and armed actors, etc.);
• Good initiative and independence, maturity of judgement, tact, interpersonal and intercultural
skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to speak about complex HLP issues
to a wide range of audiences;
• Excellent professional track record in the UN, bilateral donors and/or NGOs working in
programme/project implementation and coordination;
• General knowledge of peace and conflict dynamics in South Sudan; and
• Excellent report writing skills.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in
English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French,
Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic,
French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,
which may include written and/or oral assessments.
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Notes
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
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 wherever possible.
• 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.
Core Competencies – behavioural 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: 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.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p
df
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
confirmation.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.
Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period
of 24 months.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in
the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are
nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain
exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or
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after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No
late applications will be accepted.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 14 March 2022 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment
system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 01.03.2022 to 14.03.2022
No Fees:
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.
Requisition: SVN 2022 65 Project Officer (Housing, Land and Property) (P2) Juba, South Sudan
(57443008) Released
Posting: Posting NC57443009 (57443009) Released
Posting Channel: Internal Candidates
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