Nexus and Solutions Coordinator (P3) Yaounde, Cameroon (Open to internal candidates and previous IOM employees only.) Full Time

Job Identification (Reference Number): 13991

Position Title: Nexus and Solutions Coordinator (P)

Duty Station City: Yaounde

Duty Station Country: Cameroon

Grade: P-3

Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)

Recruiting Type: Professional

Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice

Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension

Closing date: 11 April 2025

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Context

For the past decade, the number of people who are internally displaced due to conflict, violence, disasters, and climate change has been climbing steadily. By the end of 2022, there were an estimated 71.1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), with millions living in protracted displacement and dependent on humanitarian assistance.

In view of these issues, in 2019, the United Nations Secretary-General (SG) established a High-Level Panel on Internal Displacement (HLP-ID) to renew focus on the protection, assistance and long-term recovery needs of displaced populations. As a follow on, in June 2022, the UN Secretary General (SG) launched the Action Agenda on Internal Displacement, detailing 31 UN commitments to better prevent, address and promote solutions to internal displacement. The SG also appointed a time-bound Special Advisor on Solutions to Internal Displacement to drive changes in ways of working.

Fulfilling commitments under the SG’s Action Agenda and, in doing so, contributing to the collective effort to prevent and resolve internal displacement is among UN’s top institutional priorities. Building upon lessons learned and leveraging its programming across the humanitarian, development, peace nexus, UN is therefore in the process of consolidating and scaling-up its durable solutions programming, placing a strong emphasis on a) promoting community-defined, locally-led development solutions; b) strengthening policy, governance and planning; c) ensuring availability of quality data and analysis; d) expanding partnerships; and e) enhancing prevention, early action and “solutions from the start”.

Role Overview

Under the overall guidance of the UN Resident Coordinator (RC), the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), in close collaboration with key colleagues at RCO (Country Coordinator, Team Leader and Senior Peace and Development Advisor) and according to the RCO workplan, the Nexus and Solutions Coordinator will work with key stakeholders to substantively support the UN Country Team (UNCT) and relevant national/local coordination bodies, and relevant Regional Working Groups. Key solutions stakeholders include affected displaced communities, national and sub-national government authorities, donors/development partners, UN agencies, international and national NGOs, civil society, private sector and academia.

The Nexus and Solutions Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the country-level implementation of Solutions model proposed by the Office of the Special Adviser under the UN Secretary-General’s (UNSG) Action Agenda on Internal Displacement, collaborate closely with the relevant in-country UN personnel, government and global coordination structures related to internal displacement, and connect available global expertise, including from the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) and Joint IDP Profiling Service (JIPS) to promote and advance the implementation of durable solutions programmes and activities, reinforcing efforts to mobilize the financial resources necessary to contribute to the sustainable improvement of the conditions of displaced communities and those with high levels of exposure and vulnerability to displacement resulting from natural hazards and climate change. The Nexus and Solutions Coordinator will be hosted and deployed by UN agency/agencies through a full-time secondment to the RCO office.

Responsibilities

1. Provide in-country representation on solutions in the Resident Coordinator’s Office, and encourage and facilitate communication and advice between different global entities and country-based implementors.

2. Support the formalisation and engagement of the government coordination mechanism for durable solutions planning, Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) and in coordination with senior managers strengthen its functionality and direction.

3. Develop and/or support the development of a clear action plan with deliverables and timelines for the UN coordination mechanisms for both durable solutions, DDR, aligned with the UNCT and Government priorities.

4. Provide technical advice and guidance on the development of a national strategy on solutions and a costed implementation plan.

5. Deepen engagement with senior government officials and strengthen political support for country engagement on solutions and DDR in collaboration with key coordination group colleagues, and pursue short-term opportunities to lock in commitment to the Agendas for solutions and for peace.

6. Build awareness within the UNCT on the Action Agenda goals and priorities, and identify and approach Heads of Agencies to act as champions for solutions in coordination with the Chief of Mission.

7. Follow up and facilitate a dedicated discussion with the PMT to increase awareness and integration of solutions, Action Agenda and DDR in UN regular dialogues and systems.

8. Investigate and provide strategic support on entry points and opportunities to catalyse potential future donors and funds from the global level, including the Green Climate Fund.

9. Engage with national authorities and partners to broaden the Solutions and DDR portfolio within the Mission, and assist in enhancing Cameroon’s coordination role in the region and beyond through South-South cooperation.

10. Develop and deliver training and technical assistance to government partners, including technical assistance to draft DDR and solutions-specific or DDR and solutions-inclusive strategies, laws, policies, and plans, as required.

11. Undertake necessary duty travel.

12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in International Development, Public Policy, Political Science, Social Sciences, Climate Change/DRR or other relevant fields, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in programme development and management, with at least three years of demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of durable solutions programmes; and,
• Experience in internal and interagency coordination to deliver results.

Skills

• Ability to conceptualize and strategically analyze capacity, including articulation of both humanitarian and development dimensions of complex issues that require coordination within a UN response;
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of complex issues/problems;
• Proven ability to create networks and build relationships in conflict-affected, dynamic settings with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively in English; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;
• Proven high-level representation skills- speaking/presenting at meetings and providing situational analysis; and,
• Proven capacity to work effectively in small teams.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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: Maintains 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 – behavioural indicators Level 2

• 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 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 Level 2

• 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.

Notes

Open to internal candidates and previous IOM employees only.

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

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

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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