International Organization for Migration Senior Programme Assistant (Environmental Peacebuilding) Jobs in Kenya
Context:
IOM Somalia’s Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) encompasses Community Stabilization portfolio and Environmental Peacebuilding Portfolio. Environmental Peacebuilding (EP) harnesses the gains made by previous IOM stabilization programs Breaking the Climate Conflict in Galmudug (Deegaan Bile Galmudug as shorthand) and Stabilization Support to Somalia II (Daryeel as shorthand) and aims to contribute to climate security efforts in Somalia.
By creating conditions to simultaneously restore the environment and foster peace and stability, the social contract between Somali citizens and state institutions is rebuilt in an environmentally sustainable way, thereby providing a bridge to longer-term development interventions.
Under its Environmental Peacebuilding Portfolio, IOM is implementing several programs/projects across the four states Jubaland, Southwest State, Hirshabelle and Galmudug. These include the EU-funded Breaking the Climate-Conflict Cycle in Hirshabelle, Danish-funded Forging a Greener Peace in the Hirshabelle State of Somalia, FCDO-funded Rapid Stabilization Support to Somalia (RSS), and several projects in the pipeline by other donors.
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Community Stabilization) and direct supervision of Community Stabilization Officer, Community Stabilization Unit seeks to recruit a Senior Programme Assistant to support the programme in assisting with operations and programme implementation functions of all the ongoing Environmental Peacebuilding projects in close coordination with the Programme Officers. He/she will be based in Nairobi, with frequent travel to the field.
[Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Provide specialized support to the Programme Officer and the field-based staff in the implementation of the Environmental Peacebuilding (EP) programme and ensuring the team meets target implementation deadlines.
Assist M&E and Communications team in reporting and communications to the donor in relation to EP programming.
Support the management of overall operations (finance and procurement) for EP programme.
Track finance and procurement EP related matters. This requires providing oversight to ensure timely payment of vendors, timely procurements (and central team administration and weekly reporting and documentation of all programs financial reporting.
Support management to liaise, establish and/or maintain cordial working relationships with relevant Government focal points for the effective implementation of EP activities in the Federal Member States.
Coordinate preparation and timely submission of internal and external monthly and quarterly reports with field teams.
Draft implementing partner or service agreement scopes of work/TORs for EP activities when needed.
Lead planning and organization of EP coordinating meetings, forums, workshops
When needed, represent EP in meetings with relevant t entities and partners and facilitate collaborative cooperation with all stakeholders for effective implementation of EP activities.
Provide operational assistance and support to the CS field offices in remote areas where there are no procurement and finance staff, in close coordination with RMU in Nairobi and Mogadishu and regional sub-offices.
Ensure timely submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports.
Ensure timely submission of purchase requests for all activities and closely coordinate with the mission Resource Management Unit to make sure purchase requests, purchase orders and contracts are issued in a timely manner.
Document best practices, covering concepts, strategies and implementation approaches and support the management in streaming financial, program policies and practices.
Make periodic visits to the field (security permitting) to assess programme administration and implementation, as well as support and capacity building of field staff in operations.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, International Relations, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience
High school diploma in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
Knowledge of the socio-economic and political dynamics of Somalia; working experience in the region an advantage.
Experience in the field of operations, program implementation and budget management
Experience working with dynamic environment and coordination with field teams.
Experience in administrative and financial tasks
Experience working on community projects.
Skills
Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of information technology in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Somalia local context and dynamics.
Strong skills in analysis and problem solving.
Strong communication skills, including verbal and written.
Languages
For this position, fluency in English and Kiswahili is required (oral and written).
How to Apply
If you are interested, please submit your CV and Cover Letter via email with the subject of position title and SVN number to [email protected] before the closing date.
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