International
Organization for Migration (IOM)
Position Title: Project Support Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of
extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 26 December 2016
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.
Context: Under the overall supervision
of the Senior Regional Programme Manager (Migration Management) direct
supervision of the Regional Mixed Migration Project Coordinator and in
coordination with the Regional Thematic Specialist for Migrants Assistance, the
incumbent will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the IOM
component of the GIZ Better Migration Management Programme and the Regional
Mixed Migration Project, with a specific focus on project development, resource
mobilisation, monitoring and reporting.
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 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.
The
two year project runs , and will be implemented in the following countries –
Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, 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.
Within
the four components mentioned above IOM has a lead role in the following sub
components of the project:
·
Policy: Comprehensive national migration policies / strategies
are adopted in line with international and regional frameworks on migration
management.
·
Border Management / Capacity Building: Governments have improved
capacities in integrated border management in place, in accordance with
relevant principles of international law.
·
Protection: Mechanisms for identification and referral of
Victims of Trafficking (VoT), refugees and vulnerable smuggled migrants are
strengthened in the region; The availability of appropriate facilities
providing specialized services to VoT and vulnerable migrants is increased in
accordance with applicable international human rights standards; and
Opportunities for voluntary return and reintegration are enhanced in the
region, in full respect of applicable international standards and the
non-refoulement principle.
Within
the Protection component the IOM BMM project will work in partnership with the
Regional Mixed Migration project which started in 2009, it is currently in its
7th annual phase.
Within
the East and Horn of Africa the Regional Mixed Migration Project (MM) operates
in Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Somalia and works in partnership with national
governments to
(a)
provide direct emergency assistance to migrants;
(b)
develop relevant policies and programmes;
(c)
build capacity of government and civil society on issues related mixed
migration
(d)
raise awareness public awareness on the risks and dangers of irregular
migration; and
(e)
strengthen regional cooperation and coordination through the Regional Committee
on Mixed Migration.
Core Functions /
Responsibilities:
1.
Support the development of new proposals in the area of migration management,
with a focus on activities related to migrants assistance and protection,
counter-trafficking and counter-smuggling as well as Assisted Voluntary Return
and reintegration (AVRR), in accordance with IOM institutional guidelines,
standards and best practices.
2.
Support monitoring of the implementation of the IOM BMM project and Regional
Mixed Migration project including identification of problems and proposing
action to expedite the delivery of expected outputs and outcomes, analyse
progress and implementation reports, coordinate with implementing missions.
3.
Support coordination and communication with implementing missions to ensure
consistency in data collection and monitoring including the development of
standard indicators to measure progress towards results.
4.
Assist in the development of thematic guidance and operational tools to improve
data collection and analysis and support identification and referral of
vulnerable migrants.
5.
Contribute to narrative and financial reports in cooperation with relevant
units in coordination with IOM Country Office implementing the BMM and MM
project and in alignment to GIZ and PRM requirements.
6.
Participate in donor and partner meetings as required.
7.
Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring and
assessment, liaison with counterparts, problem solving.
8.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications
and Experience:
Education
·
Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business
Administration, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law or a related
field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant
professional experience; or
·
University degree in the above fields with four years of
relevant professional experience.
Experience
·
Experience in the field of migration issues, including
operational and field experience, IOM project development, and management;
·
Experience in project development and/or management, with a
preferred focus on protection and assistance;
·
Experience in liaising with national and international
institutions and donors (preferably, PRM and EU);
·
Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably
monitoring of multi country programmes/project;
·
Excellent writing and communication skills and the ability to
maintain effective working relationships with project partners;
·
Ability to interpret information and identify and analyse
problems;
·
Excellent report writing skills and level of computer literacy;
·
Knowledge on East and Horn of Africa is an advantage.
Languages: Fluency in English is required.
Working knowledge of French is an advantage.
Note: Appointment is subject to
funding confirmation.
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.
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 26 December 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please
refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
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.
IOM
is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment.
Applications
from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.
For
the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as
first-tier candidates:
1.
Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from
the following NMS countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana,
Belize, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon,
Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,
Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia,
Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador,
Swaziland, Timor-Leste, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent
and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa