Emergency Officer (P)

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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. 

. Coordinate the emergency portfolio implementation, checking if the response is effective and coherent.

2. Maintain and implement functioning monitoring and evaluation systems, in close collaboration with the Project Development and Support Unit (PDSU) unit.

3. Regularly monitor the project progress and ensure timely backstopping and the provision of information on encountered challenges, including budget tracking, burn-rate monitoring, and financial reporting, as well as an organized database on all ongoing emergency-projects.

4. In close coordination with the CO’s PDSU and other relevant units, facilitate the dissemination of complete and timely reports to the donors as per donor contracts.

5. Provide support and co-coordination services to the NFI/Shelter/WASH sector, including coordinating initiatives and mechanisms, contributing to the capacity building of relevant stakeholders, and providing technical inputs for the development of national emergency response strategies in close coordination with the relevant ministries and humanitarian community Focal Points.

6. Participate in inter-agency coordination meetings on behalf of the NFI/Shelter/WASH sector as well as other fora to facilitate proper coordination and presentation of NFI/Shelter/WASH sector activities and facilitate collaboration and information sharing with different governmental entities, UN agencies, NGOs, and the international donor community.

7. As necessary, coordinate other sector meetings (Health, Protection, etc.) attendance for IOM Burundi.

8. Facilitate the provision of timely, accurate, standardized, and adequate information to all relevant stakeholders regarding humanitarian needs, new displacements, and conditions in return/relocation areas, paying special attention to the situation of vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs.

9. Research and document new project opportunities in line with identified needs, donor and governmental priorities, and IOM's mandate and strategy. Draft portions of project proposals and corresponding budgets in close collaboration with PDSU and Resource Management Unit (RMU).

10. Supervise staff in the emergency unit (mostly NFI/Shelter/WASH and House, Landing, and Property staff) and contribute to the capacity building of the members of the team.

11. Contribute to the development of public information materials and tools, including drafting of articles, photo reports, and visibility products on success stories, case studies, newsletters, and press releases.

12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

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