Under the overall supervision of the Emergency Coordinator and direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator WASH, the candidate will support the successful implementation and management of water and sanitation activities. (S)he will provide her/his technical support for the implementation of WASH activities at the entry and transit points of Haitian/Dominican border. The incumbent will be a member of the WASH team, based in Belladere, tasked to implement the IOM WASH projects, while working in coordination with multidisciplinary teams at the border to ensure that WASH interventions are aligned with ongoing migrant assistance activities and operational priorities.
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities for improving WASH facilities and services at Points of Entry, including reception and transit centers in border areas, such as rehabilitation of water network and water sources, rehabilitation of water and sanitation facilities, basic hygiene promotion activities, water trucking management.
Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and contractors/service providers (e.g., desludging, water trucking, rehabilitation works) and report non-compliances to the supervisor, with particular attention to adherence to technical standards, timelines, and protection-sensitive WASH requirements.
Participate in technical assessments and analysis of the data collected for the implementation of WASH activities, including rapid assessments in border areas with high population turnover and limited infrastructure.
Assist in planning the project intervention and prepare cost estimates for the activities.
Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.
Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation, and other forms of documentation.
Verify constructions and activities are completed to a satisfactory standard before final payment is authorized, including regular site visits to reception and transit centers and validation of WASH infrastructure functionality (water supply, sanitation systems, waste management).
Ensure regular communication with beneficiary communities to explain the objectives, activities, and expected outcomes of WASH projects, using clear, context-appropriate messaging adapted to mobile and short-stay populations.
In coordination with the Operations team, collaborate with local leaders and community organizations to ensure acceptance and buy-in for WASH activities,
Perform other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
University degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience
or
School diploma in the above fields with five years of relevant experience
EXPERIENCE
Experience in the implementation of WASH activities to provide life-saving assistance to affected populations in Haiti
Experience in hygiene promotion
Experience in the design and implementation of WASH infrastructure, including procurement and contract management.
Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups;
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
Experience in water network and borehole
SKILLS
Good level of analytical skills.
Computer literacy in office automation, computer aided engineering design and geoinformatics software.
Excellent communication skills; capable to share ideas and explain results to all levels of the Organization and stakeholders
Ability to coordinate basic community‑level follow‑up with HP staff and relay field observations to strengthen implementation quality
Able to work autonomously while proactively anticipating and addressing needs
Attention to details
SECTION 5
Languages[1]
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
REQUIRED
For this position, fluency in French and Haitian Creole is required (oral and written).
DESIRABLE
Working knowledge in English
SECTION 6
Competencies[2]
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: 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 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 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.
[1] As per IN/233, staff members in a position in the Professional and GS categories are expected to be fluent in one of the Organization’s official languages, which are English, French and Spanish. At least a working knowledge of another official language is highly desirable and may be specified as mandatory in some cases. For positions in the GS category, proficiency in one of the local language(s) may also be required, as specified in the VN/SVN.
[2] Competencies and respective levels should be drawn from the Competency Framework of the Organization.
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
IOM works with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the well-being and human rights of migrants.
More people are on the move today than at any other time in recorded history: 1 billion people – comprising a seventh of humanity. A variety of elements – not least the information and communications revolutions – contribute to the movement of people on such a large scale. The forces driving migration as a priority issue are: climate change, natural and manmade catastrophes, conflict, the demographic trends of an ageing industrialized population, an exponentially expanding jobless youth population in the developing world and widening North–South social and economic disparities.
