Call For Application

Position Title: Emergency Response Consultant

Duty Station: Lae, Papua New Guinea

Classification: Consultancy, The other

Type of Appointment: Consultancy, 3 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 31 January 2025

Context:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• ​ Coordinate with other UN agencies, government authorities, partner NGOs and civil societies in the Morobe province to collectively and effectively implement activities.
• Conduct monitoring on the recovery of people affected by recent natural hazards and other crises in Morobe Province.
• Where applicable, directly supervise daily operations of project staff in the same sub-office with the guidance from the Field Office Coordinator in
• Organize and conduct field level monitoring and other information/data collection missions in coordination with the project team.
• Provide inputs for future project development initiatives related to recovery and resilience of the communities affected by recent natural hazards and other disaster crises.
• Participate in regular coordination meetings with other humanitarian actors and local authorities and provide reports to the regional focal point and EDM Unit in Port Moresby so to enable IOM to provide timely update to Clusters, Donors, UN and other partners. Coordinate directly with the Provincial Disaster Centre to provide technical support to disaster-affected and at-risk communities to develop their CBDRM plans, and implement the CBDRM plans namely:
• Establishment and participation of community-level task forces such as Community Based Disaster Management Committees,
• Implementation of community-based disaster risk awareness campaign and development of community based resilient projects and programs.
• Implementation of community project identified through CBDRM intensive planning
• Design and conduct emergency simulation exercise at community level using the indigenous early warning knowledge and implement new early warning system through the installation of rainfall monitoring gauges and flood markers.
• Support the Provincial Disaster Centre and District authorities and local communities to implement their CBDRM Plans and their standard operational procedures (SOPs).
• Provide technical support to local authorities in disaster offices, decision makers and local councilors to establish/reinforce their emergency preparedness and response command system.
• In coordination with the Project Team and relevant stakeholders to plan and manage IOM’s emergency responses in Morobe Province, focusing on shelter, and NFI interventions, including targeting, registration, verification, distribution, and reporting.
• Conduct need assessment using IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) tool to identify sectoral needs, prepare situation report and provide actionable recommendations to enhance response effectiveness and guide future interventions.
• Support the efforts by provincial and local authorities and communities in monitoring and coordinating resilience agriculture interventions in the communities affected by recent natural hazards.
• Communicate the progress in the field and raise issues and concerns weekly to the Momase region focal point and the EDM Unit in Port Moresby for timely action.
• Follow up on the timely submission of monthly financial expenditure report, asset inventory check list, staff timesheets and vehicle logbook to the Resource Management Units in Port Moresby.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Development Studies, or a related field with four years of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, a high school certificate with six years of relevant experience.

Experience

• At least 4 years of experience in Disaster Response activities including, shelter solutions, WASH, DRM/DRR, transition and recovery, community development and IDPs.
• Good knowledge of data management and analysis software, and database management tools and applications
• Knowledge of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), community stabilization and (re) integration activities, and development issues
• Proven experience in results-based M&E and reporting
• Experience in designing capacity building events and facilitating training sessions for a variety of audiences.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities as well as with national institutions or service providers
• Experience in counselling and peace reconciliation processes is an advantage.
• Experience in facilitating consultative meetings and collecting qualitative and quantitative data is an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Good interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Tok Pisin would be an advantage.

Required Competencies

Competencies

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

VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected, and fairly treated.
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioral 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 of achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – N/A

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Other

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

Only candidates residing in either the duty station or from a location in a neighboring province that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process. Accommodation is not provided.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their latest CV and cover letter via email to iompnghr@iom.int or hand-deliver them to the address below no later than 31 January 2025, referencing CFA/2025/001 - Emergency Response Consultant in the subject line.

Human Resources Team

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

PO Box 1876 Port Moresby

Level 3, Cuthbertson House, Cuthbertson Street

Downtown NCD, Papua New Guinea

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting Period

From 22 January 2025 to 31 January 2025.

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.