Consultant: Programme Operations Specialist

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is implementing the COFA READY Programme in the Fedrated State of Micronesia (FSM) to strengthen disaster preparedness, response readiness, institutional capacities and resilience through targeted investments in infrastructure, systems strengthening, operational preparedness and community-based interventions. Given the scale and geographic spread of programme activities across FSM and the outer islands, dedicated operational logistic support is required to coordinate implementation, facilitate stakeholder engagement, support field activities and movement of programme materials to target locations, monitor progress against work plans, and ensure the timely delivery of project outputs. The position will play a key role in operational planning, coordination of emergency evacuation shelters upgrades and decentralized warehousing activities, management of field missions, operational support to the warehouse, engagement with government counterparts and implementing partners, and tracking project implementation to support effective programme delivery.

Working under the supervision of the COFA READY Programme Manager in FSM, the Consultant will support the day-to-day operational management of programme activities and contribute to the achievement of project objectives across multiple implementation sites.

Education, Experience and/or Skills Required

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Procurement, Transportation, Engineering, Project Management, International Development, Disaster Management, or a related field with seven (7) years of professional experience
- Master's degree in a relevant field with two years of professional experience.
- Experience in logistics, supply chain management, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, asset management, operations support or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating domestic and international shipments, freight forwarding, customs clearance and transportation logistics.
- Practical experience with warehousing, inventory control, stock management and asset tracking.
- Experience supporting development, humanitarian, resilience, infrastructure, disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness or recovery programmes.
- Ability to coordinate logistics across geographically dispersed locations and remote operational environments.
- Experience with UN agencies, international organizations, NGOs, government programmes or donor-funded projects is highly desirable.
- Previous experience in Pacific Island Countries is an advantage.

Travel Required: YES, travel will be required to project sites.

Languages:

- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of any local languages (Pohnpeian, Kosraean, Chuukese and/or Yapese) is desirable.

Competencies

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.