Project Officer (WASH Infrastructure) (P2) Bentiu, South Sudan

Job Identification (Reference Number): 15425
Position Title: Project Officer (WASH Infrastructure) (P)
Duty Station City: Bentiu
Duty Station Country: South Sudan
Grade: P-2
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 6 months
Closing date: 23 June 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

This is an expedited recruitment process open only to:
a) internal candidates; and,
b) former IOM staff members who were separated in the last 12 months due to the structural adjustment process.

This process is not open to external applicants; their applications will not be considered at this time.

Context

IOM in South Sudan has a broad range of programming centered around three broad areas: humanitarian coordination and support; humanitarian response and resilience; and peacebuilding, transition and development. Humanitarian coordination and support includes leading/co-leading the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) Clusters, Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and management of WASH and Shelter and NFI core-pipelines, humanitarian hubs and common transport services. Humanitarian response and resilience includes CCCM, WASH, Shelter & NFI, health, protection, gender equality and inclusion, mental health and psychosocial support and the management of a Rapid Response Fund. Under peacebuilding, transition and development, IOM South Sudan implements programming on housing, land and property issues, transition and recovery, transhumance conflict prevention, community-based violence reduction, community development and migration management.

Under the overall supervision of the Emergency Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (WASH), the Project Officer (WASH Infrastructure) will provide technical guidance and operational support to the WASH infrastructure activities in Bentiu and Malakal.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate the technical assessment, identification of technical alternatives, design, implementation, and monitoring of the activities required for the successful completion for the WASH infrastructure activities in Bentiu and Malakal.

2. Check that the WASH infrastructure adheres to scope, time, and budget according to Infrastructure Compliance Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), Post Descriptions (PDs), and strategy of the WASH Unit and bring issues of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor.

3. Check that activities are performed in accordance to the specifications in the project proposal and notify the supervisor of any pertinent change requests in a timely manner.

4. Implement project work plans and inform the supervisor of any delay or workaround required for timely completion of activities.

5. Monitor project budgets, expenditures and burn rates according to internal and donor requirements.

6. Monitor project implementation by undertaking regular visits to the areas of operation, and checking that materials and resources are being properly utilized in compliance with design and technical specifications. Follow up on scheduling with contractors and prepare completion certificates.

7. Coordinate procurement, checking alignment with approved specifications or Bills of Quantities (BoQs), in close collaboration with procurement and logistics assistants at Juba and Sub-office level, to facilitate the procurement and delivery of the required materials and items to the respective sites in a timely manner.

8. Liaise with counterparts and relevant stakeholders. Draft progress and other required reports. Internally, submit weekly and monthly reports to the WASH Programme Coordinator indicating progress, constraints and requirements for project completion. Ensure that project data and information is archived and shared appropriately.

9. Supervise and coordinate the work of relevant Infrastructure staff, provide inputs for performance evaluations, and assist in resolving team conflicts.

10. Abide by the principles of a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and that promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering, or a strongly related Water and Sanitation Engineering field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above engineering fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

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

Experience

• Experience in the technical design, management and/or implementation of WASH infrastructure and services in countries facing a humanitarian crisis or in a development context.

Skills

• Advanced know-how and skill on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) principles in humanitarian and development settings;
• Demonstrated know-how and skills on urban water supply infrastructure, faecal sludge treatment and reuse infrastructure, and circular solid waste management infrastructure;
• Advanced computer literacy in Autocad, GIS, Hydraulic Engineering Software (Epanet, WaterCad, WaterGems, WaterHammer, etc.), Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint);
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliver under pressure;
• Ability to produce thorough high-quality work within a tight timeframe;
• Demonstrated capacity strengthening skills and on-the-job training;
• Excellent Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Skills; management skills; organizational skills; and,
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Languages

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

Working knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

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

This vacancy is only open to current and former IOM staff members who were separated in the last 12 months due to the structural adjustment process.

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.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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