Humanitarian Hub Managers

I. Position InformationPosition title

Duty station Humanitarian Hub Managers

Various duty stations, South SudanJob family:

Organizational unit: Operations

Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Reporting directly to Head of Sub-Offices and the Programme Manager on technical issues Overall supervision by Chief of Mission

II. Organizational Context and ScopeThis management position is in response to the emergency crisis currently ongoing where other agencies and IOM have lost adequate working and living accommodations. IOM is the sole provider of management for co-location of humanitarian actors within United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) compound in Bentiu, Malakal, and Bor, South Sudan. Timely and intervention at targeted sites throughout South Sudan are in need of construction of Humanitarian Hubs.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Juba, the direct supervision on day to day basis of the Head of Sub-Offices and the Programme Manager on technical issues, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the overall Humanitarian Hub at site. III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities 1. Coordinate with partners and agencies regarding the development and needs within the Humanitarian Hub;

1. Ensure the Humanitarian Hub has adequate facilities and the compound is functioning;
2. Coordinates repairs, maintenance, and installation of infrastructure both conventional and temporary installations;
3. Monitor and assist with cost recovery, provide the necessary coordination with the invoices received as required;
4. Supervise and monitor contractor work to agreed specifications;
5. Contribute in making strategic recommendations and developing plans to achieve objectives;
6. Review proposals for additional requests for space and ensure best practices for space standards within the Humanitarian Hub;
7. Management of resources and participates in the budget/spending plans;
8. Prepare regular progress reports to share with the relevant and intended parties
9. Coordinating the hiring and supervising of personnel for maintenance purposes – including housekeepers, electricians, plumbers, daily laborer’s etc;
10. Raise Purchase Requests in coordination with head of office and logistics for materials to maintain or improve the Humanitarian Hub.
11. Perform such other duties as may be required or assigned by the Supervisor, Head of Sub-offices and/or Chief of Mission. IV. Competencies The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies Behavioural

a) takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; i) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; j) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM. k) Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgroundsTechnical

a) Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations

b) Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners

c) Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives Emergency and Crisis

a) works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments; b) coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures; c)supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors; d) establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners; e) makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information. e) Ability to work under extreme pressure in difficult conditions while maintaining security awareness. g) Understanding of complex social-political environments.

V. Education and Experiencea) Completed Master’s university degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Administration, Law or alternatively an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience; b) Two years of relevant professional experience (or four years for candidates with a first level university degree) of field experience in project implementation in post conflict or transitional situations; experience working for a UN agency, International Organizations or NGOs is preferred; c)Previous related experience in South Sudan field operations is an advantage; d)Project implementation and supervision experience at the field level required; e)Experience in coordinating with managing other programme units and ability to establish and maintain working relations with government counterparts, UN agencies; f) Experience working with National NGO partners to build their capacity to influence the development of civil society in South Sudan; g)Knowledge and experience of UNDSS procedures an advantage

VI. LanguagesThorough knowledge of English. Knowledge of Arabic an advantage.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are required to submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae with the position clearly indicated on the subject line to ****vss@iom.int****