International Organization
for Migration (IOM)
Position Title: Project
Coordinator
Duty Station: Nairobi,
Kenya
Classification: Professional
Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, One year with possibility of
extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 27 June 2017
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.
Context:
Context:
The Reintegration Facility
programme aims:
1. To increase the capacities
of partner countries and relevant stakeholders, to develop or strengthen return
and reintegration policies and processes, including identification and referral,
2. To facilitate safe, humane
and dignified AVRR processes among partner countries,
3. To facilitate sustainable
reintegration across three dimensions: successful economic reintegration and
strengthened livelihoods; social and psycho-social reintegration and enhanced
returnees’ rights and access to justice.
Under the overall supervision
of the Regional Director and the direct supervision of the Senior Regional
Programme Coordinator / Head for EUTF Programmes, and in close coordination
with the Regional Thematic Specialist for Counter-Trafficking (CT) and Assisted
Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) in IOM Regional Office, Nairobi, the
successful candidate will be responsible for the overall coordination of the EU
funded Reintegration Facility programme in support of the Khartoum Process;
covering Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan, and Ethiopia as well as supporting the
implementation of the Better Migration Management Programme (BMM).
The European Union, through
the Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF), has developed a joint initiative
with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support the Facility
of Dignified Return and Sustainable Reintegration effort, in support of the
Khartoum Process under a 25 million Euro envelope covering the Horn of Africa
window.
The action will focus on 4
priority countries, namely Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia.
In addition, it will include,
several regional elements, including contingency budgets to address emerging
trends and shifts in return migration within the region, including key Khartoum
Process Countries.
The Better Migration Management Project is a regional, multi-year, multi-partner project funded by the EU Trust Fund for Africa, and managed by the Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
IOM is one the main
implementing partners for the project along with United Nations Office on Drugs
and Crime (UNODC), Expertise France, Italian State Police, the société de
conseil et de service du ministère de l'Intérieur (CIVIPOL) and the British
Council.
The project will be
implemented in the following countries – Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya,
Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan.
The BMM programme takes a
regional approach and aims to provide capacity building to improve migration
management, in particular to prevent and address irregular migration, including
smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human beings.
The intervention logic is
based on four components:
(1) support for policy and
legislative development and harmonization for better migration and border
governance
(2) capacity building in the
form of training, technical assistance and the provision of appropriate
equipment to those implementing migration related policies;
(3) support to the
identification, assistance and protection of migrants in need; and
(4) awareness-raising with
regards to alternative livelihood options, including safe migration.
Core Functions /
Responsibilities:
- Under the
guidance of the Senior Regional Coordinator for EUTF programmes in
Regional Office (RO) Nairobi, coordinate the overall implementation of the
EUTF Reintegration Facility in a timely manner, overseeing its financial,
administrative and technical aspects, in line with IOM’s policies and
procedures, as well as donor requirements.
- Ensure proper
coordination in the Region with other projects funded within the framework
of the European Union Trust Fund in terms of reintegration approach,
monitoring and evaluation, reporting, data collection and information
elaboration.
- Assist in
overseeing the implementation of the Better Migration Management
programme.
- Monitor
projects progress, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness and
recommending appropriate action.
- Supervise and
direct project managers and other programme staff; oversee and coordinate,
as required the recruitment of programming staff and consultants.
- Facilitate the
establishment of strong partnerships with Government entities and with the
European Delegation, other implementing partners, UN agencies and other stakeholders
in the project’s target countries.
- Prepare
progress and other project reports and ensure proper information exchange
in all operational aspects of the project between IOM, the EU and other
stakeholders.
- Ensure the
sharing of information, and collection of best practices. Ensure that new
policies and practices developed at the global level or in other regions
are integrated in the programmes under responsibility.
- Under the
guidance of the Senior Regional Coordinator for EUTF programmes in RO Nairobi,
act as Deputy IOM Regional Coordination focal point for EUTF Reintegration
Facility programme and coordinate associated projects, upon request.
- 1Ensure
efficient implementation of all the phases of the EUTF Reintegration
Facility programme e.g. Return, reintegration, capacity building and
monitoring and evaluation.
- Represent IOM
Regional Office at relevant seminars and meetings, as well as other events
aimed at promoting IOM’s image and activities with regards to the EUTF
Reintegration Facility Programme as well as for the BMM programme in
direct support to the Senior Regional Coordinator for EUTF programmes in
RO Nairobi.
- Undertake site
visits and duty travel as required.
- Perform such
other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and
Experience:
Education
- Master’s
degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Law 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.
Experience
- Experience in
project management, including managing Migrant Assistance and Return /
Reintegration project with a Government or UN agency, or a regional or
international organization;
- Experience implementing
similar projects in the Middle East and/or North Africa, and/or
reintegration projects in Sub-Saharan countries is preferred;
- Proven ability
to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant
Government counterparts, international organizations and private sector
entities;
- Good knowledge
of project management, monitoring and evaluation principles and practices;
- Familiarity
with budget/financial administration; proven resource management skills;
- Good level of
computer literacy (MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook).
Languages: Fluency in English is required. Working
knowledge of IOM/UN languages is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
- Accountability
– takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
- Client
Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
- Continuous
Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
- Communication
– listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
- Creativity and
Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
- Leadership and
Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external
stakeholders;
- Performance
Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of
self and others;
- Planning and
Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
responsibility;
- Professionalism
- displays mastery of subject matter;
- Teamwork –
contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related
needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
- Technological
Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
- Resource
Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet
resource needs of IOM.
Other: Internationally
recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the
candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
confirmation.
The list of NMS countries
below includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the
Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who
are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject
to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are
invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 27
June 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information,
please refer to:
In order for an application
to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your
personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period: From 14.06.2017 to
27.06.2017
Position Title: Resource
Management Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi,
Kenya
Classification: Professional
Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, One Year
with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 27 June 2017
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.
Context: Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator and in collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters (HQs), Administrative Centres (MAC and PAC) and the IOM Regional Office in Nairobi the successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out the administrative and financial tasks at the Regional European Union Trust Fund (EUTF) Programme Coordination Unit, Kenya.
Context: Under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator and in collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters (HQs), Administrative Centres (MAC and PAC) and the IOM Regional Office in Nairobi the successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out the administrative and financial tasks at the Regional European Union Trust Fund (EUTF) Programme Coordination Unit, Kenya.
Core Functions /
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and
oversee the financial management for all activities including the
oversight of financial expenditure and accountability; and undertake
financial analysis of all activities for Implementing Missions (Djibouti,
Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan).
- Prepare donor
financial reports in accordance with IOM regulations and established
procedures.
- Ensure that
Implementing Missions maintain appropriate internal controls to safeguard
assets, the control cash and prevent fraud. Verify Assets reports prepared
by Implementing Missions and further submit to donor.
- In
coordination with Implementing Missions prepare programme budget revisions
for submission to donor.
- Regularly
review SAP postings done by Implementing Missions and advice on
corrections / adjustments if necessary.
- Prepare and
submit to donor regular requests for funding instalments; ensure funding
is received in accordance with donor agreement.
- Oversee budget
control process and analyse variances between budget and actual
expenditures based on the donor agreement. Evaluate monthly financial
reports for all missions and take action to resolve anomalies and unusual
trends.
- Ensure that
Implementing Missions comply with general instructions of IOM and relevant
permanent instructions in their respective missions.
- Inspect
payroll versus implementing missions’ EUTF budgets, ensuring that salaries
are correctly allocated to project and consistent with IOM projectization
principle.
- When
necessary, undertake travel to Implementing Missions to assist Resource
Management teams in the field and ensure that IOM rules and regulations as
well as donor requirements are followed.
- In cooperation
with RMOs and the PLO in Implementing Missions, ensure validity of
contracts with suppliers of goods and services as well as related
administration authorities and conformity with IOM rules and regulations.
- Perform such
other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and
Experience:
Education
- Master’s
degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business
Administration 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.
- Professional
certification as chartered accountant (CA) or certified public accountant
(CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will be a distinct
advantage.
Experience
- Experience in
management, humanitarian and complex project implementation, liaison with
governments and international agencies;
- Practical
experience in IOM administrative and financial management, budget
monitoring, cash management and internal control procedures; knowledge of
IOM finance, procurement and HR procedures and rules;
- Experience in
providing direct assistance or definitive hands-on experience with
refugees, asylum seekers and other beneficiaries;
- Experience
with project implementation, scheduling and deployment of resources;
management experience in the field of humanitarian assistance;
- High level of
computer literacy, in particular, experience in computerized accounting
systems and software; knowledge of MS Office specifically EXCEL; knowledge
of IOM accounting systems, software and procedures (SAP a distinct
advantage);
- Previous work
experience in the region an advantage.
Languages: Fluency in English is
required. Working knowledge of French is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
- Accountability
– takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
- Client
Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
- Continuous
Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
- Communication
– listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
- Creativity and
Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
- Leadership and
Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external
stakeholders;
- Performance
Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of
self and others;
- Planning and
Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
responsibility;
- Professionalism
- displays mastery of subject matter;
- Teamwork –
contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related
needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
- Technological
Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
- Resource
Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet
resource needs of IOM.
Other: Internationally
recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the
candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
confirmation.
The list of NMS countries
below includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the
Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who
are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject
to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are
invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 27
June 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information,
please refer to:
In order for an application
to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
You can track the progress of
your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment
system.
Posting period: From 14.06.2017 to 27.06.2017
Posting period: From 14.06.2017 to 27.06.2017
Position Title: Associate
Programme Officer
Duty Station:Nairobi,
Kenya
Classification: Professional Staff,
Grade UG
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 28 June 2017
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.
Context: Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief of Party of the Somalia Stabilization Initiatives (SSI) Programme and the direct supervision of the Reporting Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Grants, and Programme Development units with reporting on the implementation of grants in accordance with the priorities established by the Senior Management team and according to the established IOM and OTI procedures.
Context: Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief of Party of the Somalia Stabilization Initiatives (SSI) Programme and the direct supervision of the Reporting Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Grants, and Programme Development units with reporting on the implementation of grants in accordance with the priorities established by the Senior Management team and according to the established IOM and OTI procedures.
Core Functions /
Responsibilities:
- Collect and
analyse political, security, socio-economic, and other relevant updates on
SSI project areas in collaboration with the field team.
- Draft and edit
weekly political, security and programmatic updates for the weekly report
in order to inform SSI programing.
- Assist in
drafting and editing quarterly, annual and any other program specific
documents.
- Liaise on a
regular basis with team members based in Mogadishu, Baidoa and Kismayo to
collect their inputs.
- Conduct desk
reviews, and edit scoping mission reports for expansion into new program
areas.
- Respond to any
ad hoc request for information from OTI partners and liaise with the field
team to collect information.
- Assist the
program unit in the submission of strategy documents to IOM and OTI.
- Maintain an
updated matrix showing reporting status for each grant.
- Assist in
updating narrative records and photographic files, in accordance with
program standards and requirements.
- Assist in
capacity building for staff in areas of impact reporting, program
development, and strategic communication.
- Undertake duty
travel to Mogadishu, Baidoa, or Kismayo, as required.
- Perform such
other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and
Experience:
Education
- Master’s
degree in International Development, Political Science, International
relations, Diplomacy, Social Science or a related field from an accredited
academic institution; or
- University
degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional
experience.
Experience
- Experience in
the field of research, analysis, report writing, governance, or
development with international organizations or NGOs ;
- Proven
experience in report writing, analytical writing in English;
- Experience
with USAID stabilization programming preferred;
- Knowledge of
development program planning and implementation;
- Proficiency in
computer skills, especially MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word
etc.);
- Understanding
of socio-political dynamics of Somalia is an added advantage.
Languages
- Fluency in
English is required. Working knowledge of Somali is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
- Accountability
– takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
- Client
Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
- Continuous
Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
- Communication
– listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
- Creativity and
Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
- Leadership and
Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external
stakeholders;
- Performance
Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of
self and others.
- Planning and
Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
responsibility;
- Professionalism
- displays mastery of subject matter
- Teamwork –
contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related
needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
- Technological
Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
- Resource
Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet
resource needs of IOM.
Other:
- Any offer made
to the candidate in relation to this Call for Application (CFA) is subject
to funding confirmation.
- Appointment
will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for
appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and
security clearances.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are
invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 28
June 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information,
please refer to:
In order for an application
to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your
personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period: From 15.06.2017 to
28.06.2017
Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.