Open to Internal and External Candidates

• Position:    Field Assistants (RRM)
• Organizational Unit:    CBI
• Duty Station:    Yemen, Marib
• IOM Classification:    M 3
• Type of Appointment:    Third Party Contracted (TPC) MPH Contract, 6 Months (With a possibility of renewal)
• SVN No.    :    CFCV2021.111
• Estimated Start Date:    As soon as possible
• Closing Date:    Saturday 16 October 2021

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

Context:

Under the overall coordination of the Cash Officer and under the direct supervision of the Cash programme Assistant, the Field Assistants (RRM) will directly support and provide humanitarian assistance to persons in need.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1.    Support the team by undertaking regular rapid and/or in-depth assessments across west coast (and other governorates as required) including through house to house assessments, IDP sites, set locations, at reception centres or through focus group discussions as required.
2.    Support in conducting assessments and surveys of sites, collecting information on overall services available, including RRM-Cash among others covering the basic needs of the population.
3.    Support in verification of beneficiaries as required, and in coordination with the Programme Assistant.
4.    Contribute to distributions as and when required to IDPs, returnees, host communities, migrants and other
individuals selected for assistance under IOM’s various assistance programs, if and when required.
5.    As guided by the Programme Assistant, support in monitoring disbursements of Cash assistance and financial service providers, verifying assistance provided is as per agreed amounts.
6.    As necessary, support other teams with assessments, including the preparations of the assessment tools and focus group sheets and post distribution monitoring activities.
7.    In coordination with the PA support in regular market price monitoring of key items related to IOMs cash programme and of vendors using developed templates.
8.    Provide general guidance and support beneficiaries to obtain ID cards, working closely with the Field Team Leader, as and when required.
9.    Assist other Project assistants as and when required in the implementation, distribution and monitoring of IOM’s
other emergency response activities as assigned by the Cash unit.
10.    Support the PA in the preparation and submission of field and progress reports.
11.    Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

•    High school diploma (with three years experience) or Bachelors degree (with one years)

Experience

•    Experience in the humanitarian sector and working experience with Rapid response -Cash based intervention program is advantage

Languages

English and Arabic

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values
•    Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
•    Integrity and transparency: maintain 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 1
•    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.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, national of the country with automatic right to live and work in the country, and security clearances.Female with the above qualifications is encouraged to apply.