Programme Coordinator (Shelter/NFI Cluster)
Job Info
- Job Identification: 19530
- Posting Date: 03/27/2026, 03:41 AM
- Apply Before: 04/09/2026, 11:59 PM
- Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
- Initial Contract Duration: 6 months
- Org Type: Country Office
- Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
- Recruiting Type: Professional
- Grade: P-3
- Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?No
Job Description
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
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
- Internal candidates
- Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office in Pemba and in close coordination with the Head of Emergency Response and Recovery Unit, the Programme Coordinator (Shelter/NFI Cluster) will be responsible for coordinating the Shelter/NFI Cluster. The Programme Coordinator (Shelter/NFI Cluster) is expected to ensure appropriate cross-sectoral coordination with other related clusters in coordination with the Co-Coordinator and spearheads the technical guidance and integration of cross-cutting issues into Shelter/NFI Cluster’s activities to support the cluster partners.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, review and update a Shelter/NFI Cluster Strategy in a consultative process with co-coordinator, cluster partners including government counterparts to ensure the Shelter/NFI response is driven by this strategy and Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP). Ensure proper linkages with disaster risk reduction, anticipatory actions, preparedness, emergency response, recovery and development effort.
- Identify and build cooperative relationships and partnerships with a) key organizations for the Shelter/NFI Cluster in coordination with the Co-Coordinator and other key partners, including national authorities, national academic institutions (planning, statistics, engineering, architecture), and b) International Financial Institutions including the World Bank; and c) OCHA and relevant Clusters, particularly Health, WASH, Protection, and CCCM clusters.
- Support the conduction of assessments and evaluations by a) promoting and adopting standardized methods, tools and formats for common use in Shelter/NFI needs assessments to ensure predictable action within a common strategy; b) maintaining an overview of market prices, quantity, and quality of building materials and other Shelter-related NFIs available in the country; and c) ensuring predictable action and a common strategy within the Shelter/NFI Cluster for the identification of gaps in the sector and in the overall humanitarian response.
- Lead the organization of coordination meetings and chair Shelter/NFI Cluster coordination meetings and ensure proper establishment and function of ad-hoc working groups established by the Cluster, including a Strategic Advocacy Group (SAG).
- Provide transparent and strategic guidance for the development of common funding criteria, resource mobilisation and prioritization within the Shelter/NFI Cluster for inclusion in Humanitarian Needs and Response Plans, other appeals and pooled funds processes.
- Promote and facilitate the Integration of cross-cutting issues, such as human rights, age, gender, disability and environment, utilizing participatory and community-based approaches with the cluster partners.
- Secure commitments from cluster partners in responding to needs and filling gaps, ensuring an appropriate distribution of responsibilities, with clearly defined focal points for specific issues where necessary.
- Provide effective leadership and oversight of the Shelter/NFI Cluster by supervising cluster staff, ensuring strategic coordination and performance management, and responsibly planning, monitoring, and managing cluster budget lines to guarantee transparent, efficient, and accountable use of resources.
- Ensure Shelter/NFI Cluster partners’ awareness to relevant policy guidelines, technical standards and commitments to assure that Shelter/NFI responses are in line with existing guidelines, technical standards, and relevant human rights legal obligations.
- Ensure common monitoring mechanisms are in place to review the impact of the Cluster at the regional level and progress against implementation plans and HNRP and promote and adopt standardized methods, tools and formats for common use in monitoring trends, activities and outcomes in support of strategic decision-making.
- Contribute to advocacy and resource mobilization efforts by supporting the COM and HoSO for a) representing the interests of the Shelter/NFI Cluster in discussions with the Humanitarian Coordinator on prioritization, resource mobilization and advocacy; b) identifying common strategies for communicating with public, media, and policy makers, including for the marketing and advocacy of appeals to donors; c) Identifying core advocacy concerns, including resource requirements, and contribute key messages to broader advocacy initiatives of the Humanitarian Coordinator and other actors as well as d) establishing mechanisms for accountable financial resource allocation at cluster level for projects funded as well as e) promote the Shelter/NFI Common Pipeline.
- In coordination with the Pipeline/Warehouse Officer, identify the needs for stockpiling of NFIs and coordinate closely with cluster partners to ensure the strategic pre-positioning of Shelter/NFI materials.
- In coordination with the Pipeline/Warehouse Officer, oversee all phases of the Common Pipeline implementation to guarantee that scope, budget, time and quality are in accordance with the different project specifications, donor agreement and IOM rules and regulations.
- Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Supply Chain Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
- University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
- At least five years of field experience in different international organizations (e.g., UN agencies, INGOs, IOs, Donors, IFRC or ICRC);
- Excellent writing and synthesis skills, and experience in report writing, including the development of recommendations for various purposes; and,
- Experience in performing as Cluster Coordinator in other setting.
Skills
- Knowledge of Shelter/NFI-related technical guidelines and standards;
- Excellent leadership, coordination, and information management skills;
- Detailed knowledge of the UN System, and broader humanitarian community;
- Understanding of migration and displacement dynamics and their impact on vulnerabilities;
- Sound knowledge of project development and IOM’s Project Development Handbook is highly desirable;
- Demonstrated skills in monitoring and evaluation and data analysis;
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage staff at an operational level in humanitarian emergencies;
- Demonstrated ability to deliver quality assignments under tight timeframes; and,
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, internet use, and email.
Languages
All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM’s official languages (English, French, Spanish).
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of Portuguese and another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
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
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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.
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