Open to Internal and External Candidates

• Position: Field Assistant (WASH)
• Organizational Unit: WASH
• Duty Station: Yemen, Sana’a
• IOM Classification: M 3
• Type of Appointment: Third Party Contracted (TPC) MPH Contract, 3 Months (With possibility of renewal)
• SVN No.: CFCV2023.047
• Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date: Saturday, 17th June 2023

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration, working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It provides services and advice to governments and migrants.

Organizational Context and Scope:

Working under the overall supervision of the WASH Programme Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Senior Program Assistant (WASH) Sana’a, the Field Assistants (WASH) will directly support and provide humanitarian assistance to persons in need.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Undertake regular rapid and/or in-depth assessments across Aden (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. Conduct assessments and surveys of sites, collecting information on overall services available, including WASH, health, protection, shelter, among others covering the basic needs of the population.
3. Verify 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. Monitor disbursements of funds and financial service providers, ensuring assistance provided is as per agreed amounts as guided by the Programme Assistant.
6. Support other teams with assessments, including the preparations of the assessment tools and focus group sheets and post distribution monitoring activities.
7. Assist other Project assistants as and when required in the implementation, distribution and monitoring of IOM’s other WASH emergency response activities.
8. Prepare and submit field and progress reports including recommendations for improvement of project implementation.
9. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University Degree/Certificate in related discipline, or an equivalent combination of academic and training.

Experience

• Minimum Three Years’ Experience (01 Year for Bachelors Degree holders) in the humanitarian sector preferable and working with vulnerable individuals.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in performing responsibilities.
• Ability to track and monitor complex budgets and processes.
• Ability to pay close attention to details while prioritizing work efficiently and operate with minimal supervision.
• Excellent computer skills especially Ms Office and SAP.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Required Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity.
• Integrity and transparency.
• Professionalism.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• Teamwork.
• Delivering results.
• Managing and sharing knowledge.
• Accountability.
• Communication.

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.
• Females with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.
• All candidates, regardless of the type or duration of the contract, must disclose any known relative who works for IOM or is engaged with IOM in any capacity.

Non-compliance with the relative disclosure requirement can constitute a basis for withdrawal of offer of employment, or if the employment has begun, terminating the employment contract and/or disciplinary action.