Country: Ukraine
Closing date: 20 Nov 2014
Classification:Consultant
Type of Appointment: Consultancy Contract
Duration of Appointment: 3 months (with possibility of extension)
Organizational Unit: Emergency and Stabilization Unit
Assignment Commencement Date: 1 December 2014
All-Inclusive Fee:$10,000 monthly
Organizational context:
IOM’s Emergency and Stabilization Programme addresses the urgent and transitional needs of the crisis-affected population in Ukraine, while emphasizing and establishing links to longer-term development and durable solutions. IOM prioritizes partnerships with non-State actors and cooperation amongst State actors as important components of the response to the crisis.
Situational context:
In April 2014, armed groups in the Donbas Region of eastern Ukraine (Donetsk and Luhansk) began to seize buildings and arms. As a result of ongoing fighting between armed groups and government forces, as well as the events which occurred in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (ARC) in March 2014, people have been forced to flee their homes (approximately 442,219 IDPs in Ukraine as of 31 October) and have become increasingly vulnerable. Most have left with few belongings and are in need of shelter, food and non-food assistance, as their savings are often meager, social benefits take time to re-register, and livelihoods options may be restricted. Concurrently, while grassroots volunteer organizations, civil society and host communities have provided a robust response to the immediate needs of IDPs, the economic crisis in Ukraine has hampered their capacity to provide humanitarian assistance and more durable solutions, in part through employment and community stabilization. Those staying in Donbas Region, particularly in areas affected by fighting, face imminent security threats. It is conservatively estimated that 4,035 persons have been killed and nearly 9,336 wounded in the clashes. The provision of basic services has been disrupted, supplies are increasingly limited, and economic activity has been crippled. Ongoing daily ceasefire violations continue to be reported, despite the ceasefire agreed from 5 September and the nine-point Memorandum agreed in Minsk on 19 September.
Project to which the consultancy will contribute:
IOM plans to launch a project of unconditional cash transfers to support the winterization of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ukraine. Many IDP households are in need of a quick cash injection to covering their basic needs, one of which is winterization, in light of the harsh, oncoming Ukrainian winter. Warm clothes and blankets are a priority winterization need and are available at local markets in areas of displacement.
The project will complement cash assistance rendered to IDPs by the Government of Ukraine pursuant to Cabinet of Ministers Resolution 505, which seeks to provide targeted assistance intended to partially cover rent and utility costs.
General Functions:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Emergency and Stabilization Programme Coordinator, the successful candidate will provide technical advice and guidance to the development and implementation of IOM Ukraine’s cash transfer programming.
Specific Functions:
- Advise the Emergency Stabilization Programme Coordinator and other members of the Emergency and Stabilization Unit on the development and implementation of the unconditional cash transfer project.
- Taking into account the distinct frameworks for respective emergency activities, support the Emergency Stabilization Programme Coordinator to coordinate IOM Ukraine’s cash transfer project with United Nations Country Team (UNCT) partners, NGOs, government, and private sector (banks, financial institutions, payment service providers).
- Assess available cash delivery mechanisms and recommend the most relevant and locally appropriate methods and payment system modalities for the unconditional cash transfers.
- Assess and recommend suitable payment service providers (banks, remittance agencies) of cash initiatives, and guide negotiations with selected intermediary on participation in the project.
- Provide technical input to the design and execution of the cash recipient selection and verification process, creation of registration forms and system for data collection.
- Provide technical input to the terms of reference for implementing partner/company to carry out beneficiary selection and verification, participate in their selection.
- Develop a payment framework, including payment instructions, schedules and relevant forms for accounting and verification.
- Advise on the introduction of anti-corruption and security measures with regard to cash transfers.
- Develop terms of reference for market monitoring and post-distribution monitoring; and the attendant underpinning forms/documents, advise on timeframe and schedule for implementation of market and post-distribution monitoring..
- Assist in identifying relevant experts/consultants to carry out market and post-distribution monitoring.
- Attend relevant working group meetings and related fora focused on cash transfers.
- Provide input as necessary to project reporting.
- Assure high level quality of deliverables. Provide technical guidance and oversight of compliance to programme partners, technical advisers, programme staff and service providers.
- Provide guidance and training to programme staff on cash transfer methodology.
- Undertake duty travels with the aim of project/programme assessment, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and development of new cash transfer initiatives, as required.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Desired qualification:
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Development, Political or Social Sciences, Humanitarian Affairs or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or university degree in the above fields with ten years of relevant professional experience.
- Substantial field experience in emergency cash transfer initiatives, including the set-up and oversight of beneficiary selection and verification, payment systems, monitoring and reporting frameworks.
- Strong combination of training and experience in the field of operations, and solid experience of working in complex environments.
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities and local communities, as well as national and international institutions.
- Superior reporting and writing skills, confident user of the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent coordination and information management skills.
- Familiarity with the region an asset.
Languages: Fluent English. Ukrainian and Russian an asset.
NOTES:
- Appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
How to apply:
Send CV (with names and contact information of three referees) and cover letter in English to:
IOM Kyiv: iomkiev@iom.int
8 Mykhailivska St, Kyiv 01001
Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your message.
Closing date for applications is November 20, 2014, however interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply sooner.
Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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