Program Support and Reporting Consultant

Grade: UG

Introduction

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Project Context and Scope

The IOM Somalia Mission, through the Emergency and Post-Crisis (EPC) pillar, implements frontline CCCM activities supporting vulnerable populations in communal settings. The programme requires timely monitoring, reporting, communications and MEAL to ensure effective delivery and accountability. Following funding reductions and staff turnover, staffing capacity has been reduced to ensure programme sustainability. At the same time, the anticipated workload linked to El Niño preparedness and response is expected to increase significantly, creating a temporary capacity gap. Under the supervision of the CCCM Programme Manager, the consultant will provide short-term surge capacity for reporting, communications, monitoring and MEAL, ensuring continuity of core programme functions and timely delivery of priority preparedness and response activities.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and WASH under IOM’s Somalia Emergency and Post-Crisis (EPC) Pillar

Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Regular analytical updates on El Niño CCCM response, covering displacement trends, emerging risks, priority needs and response actions.

• Draft and consolidate the post-flooding needs assessment, synthesizing findings and analysis from affected districts to inform recovery and transition planning.

• Briefing notes, presentations and situation updates for management, donors, government and humanitarian partners, based on programme monitoring and assessment findings.

• Updated CCCM programme monitoring and MEAL products, including key indicators, implementation progress, beneficiary feedback, accountability findings, challenges, gaps and recommendations for programme adaptation.

• Consolidated programme planning and performance trackers, covering key deliverables, targets, timelines, reporting requirements and implementation gaps.

• Support to the CCCM Programme Manager in reviewing and updating the internal CCCM organogram, based on the latest SAP, staffing structure and programme priorities.

• Support to CCCM programme development and funding processes, including concept notes, proposals and funding pipeline updates, particularly for El Niño preparedness, response and recovery.

• Documented lessons learned, good practices and recommendations from CCCM programming, post-flooding assessments and El Niño preparedness and response.

• Provide temporary coverage for the CCCM Information Management function during maternity leave, ensuring continuity of data management, analysis, reporting and information products vis Zite Manager

• Other duties: This role will also offer the selected candidate opportunities to expand operational skills and contribute to broader CCCM Programmes objectives. As such, other duties may include supporting various operational tasks related to community engagement and accountability, women and girls’ empowerment, inclusion, community-led initiatives, capacity strengthening, and durable solutions, among other areas.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

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Weekly and Monthly task

Performance indicator / deliverable

1

Support analysis and monitoring of the El Niño CCCM response.

Regular analytical updates covering displacement trends, emerging risks, priority needs and response actions.

2

Support the post-flooding needs assessment process.

Assessment findings and analysis from affected districts consolidated to inform recovery and transition planning, including supporting the coordination within EPC and other pillars.

3

Prepare programme briefing and information products.

Briefing notes, presentations and situation updates prepared for management, donors, government and humanitarian partners, as required.

4

Maintain and update CCCM monitoring and MEAL products.

Key indicators, implementation progress, beneficiary feedback, accountability findings, challenges, gaps and recommendations regularly updated.

5

Maintain programme planning and performance trackers.

Trackers updated with key deliverables, targets, timelines, reporting requirements and implementation gaps. Liaise with field team on a daily basis to capture progress, needs and gaps.

6

Support CCCM programme development and funding processes.

Concept notes, proposals and funding pipeline updates prepared or supported, particularly for El Niño preparedness, response and recovery.

7

Support programme learning and knowledge management.

Lessons learned, good practices and recommendations documented and consolidated from CCCM programming, post-flooding assessments and El Niño preparedness and response.

8

Provide temporary CCCM Information Management coverage during maternity leave.

Continuity of data management, analysis, reporting and information products ensured in coordination with the IM Manager.

9

Support the Programme Manager with internal programme planning and structure, including team meetings and workshop

CCCM organogram reviewed and updated based on the latest SAP, staffing structure and programme priorities.

10

Provide additional operational and programme support as required.

Timely support provided to CEA, inclusion, women and girls’ empowerment, community-led initiatives, capacity strengthening, durable solutions and other CCCM priorities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in international relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, Humanitarian Affairs, Conflict Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience working with CCCM program in IDP, refugee and/or migration related settings.

• Experience in developing proposals, concept notes, and project designs in humanitarian settings, including aligning with donor requirements and strategic objectives.

• Experience in project and donor reporting, including preparing detailed and high-quality reports that meet donor requirements and organizational standards.

• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, particularly developing methodologies, data collection, and analysis.

• Experience in communication, including developing information products is considered an asset.

Skills

• Strong understanding of Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) thematic areas, the humanitarian system, and mandates of UN, IOM, and NGOs. Familiarity with the Somalia context is considered an asset.

• Strong skills in developing and creating compelling reports, briefings, and visual content.

• Strong skills in developing methodologies, conducting data collection, and performing analysis for monitoring, evaluation, and research purposes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data collection tools such as Kobo Collect and Open Data Kit (ODK).

• Experience with communication and design software, such as Adobe InDesign, is considered an asset.

• Proven ability to solve problems effectively, meet deadlines, and communicate efficiently with remotely based team members.

• Ability to build effective and respectful working relationships with local staff, authorities, community members, and other stakeholders.

Languages

For this consultancy, Fluency in English and Somali, both written and spoken.

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

Travel required

Regular travel will be expected to Somalia as and when required as part of project design, implementation and monitoring.

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

• 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.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.

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

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

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