Vacancy No.: IOMKE/039/12
Position Title: Project Assistant - Shelter
Classification: Equivalent to G7/1 (based
on the UN Salary Scale for the General Service Staff in Kenya)
Type of Appointment: 6 months special all
inclusive contract, renewable
General Functions
Under the general supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HSO)
Dadaab and the direct supervision of the Shelter Program Manager, Dadaab, the
incumbent will be responsible for providing technical support in the area of
community outreach and coordination of shelter activities in Dadaab.
Essential Functions
- Assist
the Shelter Project Manager in the supervision and management of the
day-to-day operations of the shelter unit and projects, including
developing short and long-range goals, objectives and budgets,
coordinating activities with the senior engineer, other departments and
agencies, overseeing records maintenance, monitoring budgets and approving
and monitoring expenditures, overseeing reporting requirements, evaluating
program or project service delivery and cost effectiveness; ensuring that
procedures are being followed and assisting in resolving complex problems
which require professional level input.
- Supervise
and guide community outreach staff on a daily basis, including determining
workloads and schedules, developing, implementing and interpreting
policies and procedures, evaluating and training staff and making hiring
and termination recommendations.
- Monitor
and supervise the project design, including reviewing work plans and
giving advice on corrective action. Attend and represent IOM in relevant
non-technical meetings with UNHCR, donors, shelter partners and various
stakeholders as necessary.
- Develop
and implement monitoring and evaluation tools for all activities related
to the community outreach component of the shelter project.
- Train,
guides and orients new field support staff involved in the implementation
of community outreach activities.
- Ensure
proper financial management of all IOM shelter-related activities in
Dadaab in close cooperation with the senior engineer, procurement,
logistics and other relevant units of the Mission.
- Report
on a timely basis on the progress of the shelter and infrastructure
project as well as on any external causes which may interrupt the ongoing
or planned activities.
- Maintain
regular liaison with relevant counterparts in Dadaab where and when
necessary.
- Regularly
update the Program Manager on the progress of the shelter project.
- Together
with the Program Manager and Senior Engineer, liaise with prospective
donors and draft proposals and budgets for shelter related activities.
- Perform
any other duties that may be required from time to time.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Completed Bachelor’s degree in Project Management from an
accredited academic institution.
2. At least 7 years professional work experience in project
management in a complex humanitarian environment.
3. A strong working knowledge in the area of protection.
4. Previous construction management experience desirable.
5. Desirable IOM Competencies:
a. Behavioural - Accountability, Client Orientation, Continuous
Learning, Communication, Creativity and Initiative, Leadership and Negotiation,
Performance Management, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Teamwork,
Technological Awareness and Resource Mobilization;
b. Technical - Delivers on set objectives in hardship
situations, effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners,
works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the
broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
7. Excellent command in spoken and written English and Swahili.
Mode of Application:
Submit Cover Letter and CV including daytime telephone and email
address to:
International Organization for Migration (IOM),
Human Resources Department,
PO Box 55040-00200 Nairobi
or send by email to hrnairobi@iom.int
or hand deliver them to the IOM Sub Office, Dadaab.
Closing Date: 10 May 2012
