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  • SayPro Consultant – IOM Shelter and Settlements Strategic Plan

     Position Title: Consultant – IOM Shelter and Settlements Strategic Plan Duty Station: Home-based with limited travel Classification: Consultant Type of Appointment: Delivery-based consultancy (3 months) Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible – subject to funding availability Closing Date: October 16, 2022 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. 1. Nature of the consultancy The Consultant’s primary responsibility is to contribute to the Global IOM Shelter and Settlements (S&S) programming by defining a program strategy that reflects the organization’s mandate and priorities, the trends and critical global challenges for the sector, and the most effective ways to provide access to safe and dignified shelter and settlements support. The Consultant will work under the overall direct supervision of the Shelter and Settlements Specialists in coordination with relevant units and under the overall oversight of the head of the Preparedness and Response Division. The selected candidate will be home-based but may be requested to undertake duty travel if required by the supervisor. Objective Develop IOM S&S Strategic plan 2023-2026 and accompanying Capacity-Building Needs Assessment. The strategic plan will have an organization-wide perspective and will include humanitarian, development, and peace operations. Scope The consultancy should include (i) interviewing and coordinating with key IOM staff members from different departments and divisions to clearly understand the institutional goals and strategic objectives relevant to S&S, and how S&S objectives may contribute. (ii) interviewing key Shelter and Settlements actors outside of IOM to determine overall sector global priorities and IOM’s contributions. (iii) identifying and reviewing existing literature within and outside of IOM that must inform the S&S strategy (iv) develop the IOM S&S Strategic Plan 2023-2026 (v) develop a capacity building needs assessment that outlines the knowledge, skills, resources, and tools needed to implement the strategic plan. 2. Tasks to be performed under this contract: a. Prepare and submit a detailed work plan Based on the details outlined in this TOR and additional information to be provided by IOM, the consultant will provide a detailed work plan. b. Interview and coordinate with key IOM and external stakeholders The consultant will develop a Key Informant lists in coordination with the S&S Specialist and carry out individual/group interviews c. Conduct literature and desk review The consultant will collect and carry out a well-structured review of internal and external relevant strategies, objectives, and policies. d. Support in the consolidation of the strategic objectives The consultant will support the consolidation of the strategic objectives, programming principles, and measures of success in coordination with relevant colleagues and will facilitate workshops (at least one in-person, location TBD) with key IOM staff. e. Develop the IOM S&S Strategic Plan and Capacity-Building Needs Assessment Based on the above, the consultant, in coordination with the S&S unit, will draft the Global Strategy 2023-2026. Throughout the process, the consultant will collect information and validate findings to inform the accompanying Capacity-Building Needs Assessment including the prioritization of the knowledge, skills, resources, and tools needed to implement the strategic plan. The needs assessment will be used by the S&S unit to define priority actions for 2023. f. Organize a presentation webinar In coordination with the S&S unit, the consultant will organize a webinar to present the global IOM S&S strategy and the accompanying Capacity-Building Needs assessment to IOM staff members worldwide. 3. Tangible and measurable output of the work assignment: A detailed workplan within the 1st week of the consultancy; Strategic Plan, and capacity building needs assessment. 4. Realistic delivery dates and details as to how the work must be delivered: The detailed workplan is expected within one (1) week after the start of the contract The interviews are expected to be completed during the first 4 weeks after the start of the contract The literature and desk review can be done simultaneously with the interviews The support in the consolidation of the strategic objectives can be done simultaneously with the interviews and literature and desk review The first draft of the Strategic Plan and Capacity-Building Needs Assessment is expected one (1) month prior to the end of the contract and the revised version two (2) weeks prior to the end of this contract, unless agreed upon differently with the supervisor. The webinar is expected in the final week of the contract Required Qualifications and Experience: Education Master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Social Sciences, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five (5) years of relevant professional experience; or University degree in the above fields with seven (7) years of relevant professional experience. Experience Proven international work experience in related Shelter and Settlements Interventions Excellent knowledge of S&S across humanitarian, development and peace operations, including migration contexts; Demonstrated experience in capacity-building activities; Proven working experience in strategy development; and Working experience with international organizations and knowledge of the United Nations. Languages For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage. **Term of hiring and payment:**This will be a delivery-based consultancy, to be completed over a period of up to three (3) months, with a maximum of 50 working days, payable on three (3) separate payments. Payment schedule to be agreed upon submission of the consultancy workplan. Travel costs for the workshop will be covered by IOM.              How to apply       How to apply: Interested candidates are invited to send the below documents to Shelter Recruitment ShelterRecruitment@iom.int, 16 October 2022 at the latest, indicating “Shelter and Settlements Strategy” in the subject of the email. Cover letter outlining relevant experience and financial offer. Complete CV At least one example of similar work Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • SayPro Shelter and Settlements Service – Roster

     This Roster is a call for applications for future opportunities, determined by emerging needs and is not linked to a current vacancy. This advertisement aims to attract and build a database of experienced, strategic, high-energy, hands-on, passionate, results-oriented individuals. The countries of focus include: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Yemen. What you will do As a Shelter Specialist or Shelter Programme Development Manager (PDM), you will be responsible for the technical and strategic development of the Shelter and Settlements Core Competency (CC), and you will provide strategic direction and quality assurance for NRC programming. In both cases, you will be responsible for mentoring, training and capacity building staff. You will also take a lead role on advocacy and coordination, as well as programme design and proposal development for the fundraising for the CC. You will be part of the of the Programme Unit (PU) and contribute to the strategic direction of the Core Competency. You will be responsible for the following: Develop Shelter and Settlements country strategy and develop technical guidance that are aligned with regional and global strategies and priorities Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation Identify trends technical standards and provide technical direction and project implementation support Provide systematic training and build capacity of staff in S&S approaches including cash-based interventions and market-based programme Contribute to fundraising, developing and revising funding proposals, budgets and donor reports Represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters, including with national authorities and donors Promote the rights of refugees, IDPs and returnees in line with the advocacy strategy In addition, as PDM, you will also be responsible for: Overall management of project staff Coordinating and managing S&S project implementation (activities, budget and project documentation) in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements What you will bring Minimum 5 years of experience within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/ recovery context Minimum 2 years of Shelter and Settlements expertise (as Specialist, Technical Adviser or Project Manager) Bachelor's degree or similar in relevant field A clear interest and understanding of humanitarian issues from emergency to protracted crisis A clear interest and understanding of Protection Mainstreaming (Safe & Inclusive Programming) Experience from working in complex and volatile environments Skills in market analysis, cash-based interventions and market-based programmes Excellent analytical skills and communication skills in writing and speaking Fluency in English both written and verbal In addition, proficiency in French is required based on the contextual needs (Central and West Africa) Proficiency in additional languages is an asset. Please state your languages proficiency in your application. For more information on the role, please click this job description What makes this position attractive? A chance to join the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), a leading organization responding to the Shelter and Settlements needs of people across the different phases of displacement A chance to advocate for the wider impact of shelter assistance and help maintain Shelter as a priority in humanitarian responses by developing and helping to deliver consistent quality response A flexible opportunity with the possibility of placement at the different NRC duty stations What it means to be in the Roster As a potential hire to this role, all candidates undergo a comprehensive assessment process including but not limited to application screening, online video interviews, written tests, competency-based interviews and background checks. The successful candidates are included in our ready to hire talent pool and will be contacted by our recruiters in line with NRC’s hiring needs. Members of this pool are recommended to Hiring Managers whenever we have a vacancy. Hiring Managers then make the final hiring decision following a final assessment. *Applications will be screened on a continuous basis before the deadline stated on the advertisement* Working at NRC We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, the Norwegian Refugee Council offers you the opportunity to:  Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts - NRC is focused on quality. In the field, we work hard to solve challenges in demanding environments, often in hard-to-reach areas. We work professionally, with respect for all and focus on safety and teamwork. You will learn fast in a professional setting.  Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility - At NRC we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.  Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity - We are a team of more than 15,000 humanitarians from all backgrounds, perspectives and ages. You will meet friendly, positive and collaborative colleagues. We nurture a conscious and respectful workplace and look beyond differences in culture, religion, race or gender. We are dedicated to improving the lives and rights of displaced people, whether we work in the field or in the Head Office. We welcome you to a global community of humanitarians, colleagues and friends. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility             How to apply       Click this link to apply