TRD Team Leader, Missan

Context/Reporting line:

Under the overall supervision of the Head, Transition and Recovery Division, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Transition and Recovery), the successful incumbent will be responsible for assisting programs related to reintegration under the area of responsibility as below:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Support and supervise the implementation of all operational activities under the Transition and Recovery Division (TRD) within the area of responsibility of the Team Leader.

2. Work in close coordination with the Regional Technical Advisors (RTAs) in the respective region and related staff to ensure proper implementation of assigned activities and integrate new activities and processes related to Livelihoods, Infrastructure and Community Engagement.

3. Lead efforts in the selection of communities, assessments, and development and finalization of IOM Implementation Plans in close coordination with the team members, Thematic Leads and Regional Coordinators.

4. Based on agreed processes and using common tools, manage and support the team with the identification and prioritization of beneficiaries for all TRD operational activities.

5. Regularly communicate issues to the Regional Coordinator to be addressed immediately and conduct validation visits for random samples of different activities and ensure tracking of payments.

6. Work in close coordination with Information Management Assistants and TRD field team in the governorate to ensure accurate and timely entry of data in the MIS system on a bi-weekly basis.

7. Provide regular updates on operational activities and challenges to the Regional Coordinator for clarification and validation.

8. Act as a Public Information (PI) focal point in Missan governorate to assist in content development for public information and visibility purposes.

9. Fulfil all assigned responsibilities for Monitoring and Evaluation, using M&E tools for data collection purposes to ensure that implementation is being carried out effectively and in accordance with TRD guidelines.

10. Fulfill the functions of direct manager for the members of the field team and monitor the progress of team’s work by relaying timely updates to the Regional Coordinator based on work plans.

11. Coordinate with the regional administrative focal point to ensure that payments and deliveries are occurring on time.

12. Follow up with the members of the team identify bottlenecks, seek technical advice, and provide orientation according to IOM standard operating procedures and TRD’s technical procedures.

13. Maintain healthy and trusted work environment between team members and support career development of the team members through continual coaching combined with transparent unbiased evaluation with aim to develop individuals.

14. Participate in internal coordination meetings within the area of responsibility, including those meetings organized by the Head of Sub Office, Thematic Leads and/or Regional Coordinator.

15. In coordination with the Program Coordinator, attend and participate in meetings with external partners (U.N., INGO, NNGO) and support the Regional Coordinator in the promotion of partnerships and synergies with other external actors within the area of responsibility.

16. In coordination with the Head of Sub Office and relevant management, ensure good coordination with relevant local authorities and governments in relation to the implementation of TRD activities.

17. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or any other related field from an accredited academic university or institute.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in social cohesion/recovery projects with a gender sensitive approach and experience with international organization is an advantage.

• Hands on experience implementing livelihoods income generation projects.

• Experience in staff supervision and team capacity building.

• Experience conducting community engagements and stakeholder analysis.

• Good Problem solving and skills, reporting writing and presentational skills.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.