MHPSS Response Officer (Assisted Voluntary Return) - Humanitarian Response and Recovery

About the role

IOM is recruiting a Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) for its Regional Office in Rwanda. Working under the Deputy Regional Director for Operations and the guidance of the Department of Humanitarian Response and Recovery at Headquarters, the post advises and supports Country Offices in delivering regular thematic guidance and technical support, with oversight, quality control and thematic expertise. The role is open to internationally recruited professionals who must be mobile.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the RO Humanitarian Response and Recovery Unit in giving thematic guidance and technical support to Country Offices, and advise the Deputy Regional Director on the IOM Strategic Plan
• Deliver technical assistance on crisis preparedness, protection in emergencies, life-saving actions, displacement tracking, peace and recovery, and coordinate across regional units, Country Offices and Headquarters
• Provide thematic training and capacity building for Country Offices, the Regional Office and external partners
• Build partnerships with donors, UN agencies, Member States and others, and advocate programme priorities with new and traditional donors
• Oversee project development and reporting, monitoring and evaluation, risk management and cash-based interventions, and support integration of audit, evaluation and donor feedback
• Share knowledge and best practices, support policy and research, and convene a regional community of practice for thematic focal points
• Mainstream protection, equality, diversity and inclusion, AAP and cash-based interventions across the department's work

Required profile

• Master's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Social Science or a related field with at least seven years of relevant experience, or a university degree with at least nine years
• At least five years of experience managing humanitarian response and recovery projects in non-OECD countries
• Experience in humanitarian response and recovery, project development, capacity building and liaison with governments, diplomatic officials, civil society and the private sector
• Experience in an international, inter-governmental or non-governmental organization, the UN or a government
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish is an advantage

Required skills

• Understanding of complex migration and displacement dynamics and ability to lead diverse specialist teams
• Strong analytical skills and proven track record engaging with donors and mobilising resources
• Knowledge of international standards and classifications for humanitarian response and recovery

Applications are submitted through the IOM online application system; offers are subject to funding confirmation, and appointment requires medical, security and accreditation clearances.