International Organization
for Migration (IOM)
Open to Internal and External
Candidates
Position Title: Program
Assistant – AVRR and Counter Trafficking - BMM
Vacancy No.: IOMRONBO/VN/011/2017
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed Term Contract, with
possibility of Extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: July 5, 2017
Established in 1951, IOM is
the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.
Organizational Context and
Scope: Under
the overall coordination of the Regional Director’s Office, with the direct
supervision of the Senior, and Deputy Regional Programme Managers (Migration
Management), IOM seeks a proactive individual to provide technical support in
the implementation of the BMM programme through, assisting in the coordination,
implementation, monitoring of and reporting on activities under the AVRR and CT
components of the BMM programme.
The overall Better Migration
Management Project is a regional, multi-year, multi-partner project funded by
the EU Trust Fund for Africa, and coordinated by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
IOM is one the main
implementing partners for the project along with UNODC, Expertise France,
Italian State Police, CIVIPOL and the British Council.
This two year 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.
IOM is committed to a diverse
and inclusive environment.
Internal and External
candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.
For the purpose of the
vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Context: Under the overall supervision of the Senior Regional Programme Manager (Migration Management) and direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Programme Manager, in close coordination with Finance, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following duties and tasks:
Context: Under the overall supervision of the Senior Regional Programme Manager (Migration Management) and direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Programme Manager, in close coordination with Finance, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following duties and tasks:
Core Functions /
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the
technical and administrative implementation of Assisted Voluntary Return
and Counter Trafficking activities under the BMM.
- Serve as the
focal point for AVRR and Counter Trafficking at the Regional level under
the guidance of the Regional Thematic Specialist, and Senior and Deputy
Regional Programme Managers (Migration Management).
- Maintain
programme-related correspondence and progress, technical reports,
visibility and communication material and other relevant background
documents.
- Draft reports
and formal correspondence and assist in dissemination to relevant
counterparts.
- Monitor the
status of the programme, compile, summarize and present information/data
on activities and produce reports on a regular basis, with regards to
AVRR/CT related activities.
- Assist the
Senior and Deputy Regional Programme Managers (Migration Management) in
providing technical support to increase the capacity of implementing
missions engaged in service provision, outreach, advocacy and awareness.
- Undertake duty
travel related to programme implementation as tasked by the Senior and/or
Deputy Regional Programme Managers (Mixed Migration).
- Attend
donor/partner/Government coordination meetings and events
- Organize and
arrange conferences and/or training sessions related to programme
implementation.
- Perform any
other duties as may be required from time to time in the programme unit.
Required Qualifications and
Experience
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s
degree in a related field, such as the Social Sciences, Business and
Admin, or Law.
- At least three
years of professional work experience with United Nations Agency,
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) or in the private sector in
management of supplies, logistics or administration.
- Proficient in
computer software: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Words, Excel and Internet
Explorer). In particular, strong command of Excel is required.
- Familiarity
with the current political and security environments in the region.
Languages
- Good command
of written and spoken English and Kiswahili
- Knowledge of
French is an advantage
Required Competencies
Behavioural
The incumbent is expected to
demonstrate the following competencies:
- Accountability-
Accepts and gives constructive criticism
- Client
Orientation- Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
- Continuous
Learning- Contributes to colleagues' learning
- Communication
- Actively shares relevant information
- Creativity and
Initiative - Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
- Leadership and
Negotiation - Convinces others to share resources
- Performance
Management - Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
- Planning and
Organizing - Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed
priorities for self and others
- Professionalism
- Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
- Teamwork -
Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team
environment
- Technological
Awareness - Learns about developments in available technology
- Resource
Mobilization - Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM
needs.
Other
Any offer made to the
candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
confirmation.
Appointment will be subject
to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and
verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government,
where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.
In all cases, a prerequisite
for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty
station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and
work permit, as applicable.
How to Apply:
Submit cover letter and CV,
including daytime telephone and e-mail contact to:
International Organization
for Migration (IOM),
RO Human Resources
Department,
send via e-mail to ronairobihrdrec@iom.int
Closing Date: 5th July, 2017
Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted.
Only Shortlisted Applicants will be contacted.
NOTE
NO FEE: The International Organization for
Migration (IOM) does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process
(application, interview meeting, process or training). IOM does not concern
itself with information on applicants’ bank details.
