International Organization for Migration Programme Coordinator (Resilience and Solutions) Jobs in Nairobi – Kenya
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Manage the IOM Kenya CO programme portfolio promoting resilience-building, livelihoods & economic recovery, peacebuilding, social cohesion, durable solutions, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE), ensuring coherence with IOM strategy and relevant frameworks.
Coordinate operational, administrative and financial aspects of ongoing initiatives ensuring that implementation meets intended scope, timeframe, quality, targets and budget in alignment with donor requirements; proactively identify problems and recommend measures to improve programming in response to emerging needs and opportunities.
Supervise international and national staff, and monitor the work of consultants; provide technical guidance and capacity building support to project teams including field staff in sub-offices to facilitate the achievement of project outputs and staff members’ professional development targets.
Identify, evaluate, and recommend project development opportunities; design and prepare project concept notes and proposals in coordination with Mission Support Unit and relevant project teams; collaborate with the Resources Management Unit (RMU) to prepare, finalize and manage project budgets according to IOM Rules and Regulations and donor requirements.
Work with Mission Support Unit to ensure the timely preparation and submission of project interim and final reports that are compliant with obligations and timelines; draft and administer project revisions as required.
Coordinate and identify operational synergies with other technical/thematic leads and programmes, including Shelter & Settlements, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene & Basic Infrastructure, Immigration & Border Governance, Data & Research teams, and other teams as relevant.
Ensure that programming is driven by sound Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning processes that encourage continuous improvement based on lessons learned; ensure that project-specific and context-responsive complaints and feedback mechanisms are implemented; undertake field visits to monitor and receive beneficiary feedback on activities, as required.
Contribute to the review and adjustment of integrated programming strategies and approaches aligning with evolving CO priorities and strategic plans.
Coordinate and represent IOM with Government of Kenya counterparts and other external stakeholders; ensure IOM’s participation in inter-agency initiatives, joint programmes, joint assessments, and strategic planning processes that contribute to resilience and solutions programming objectives.
Prepare situation reports and programme updates, and any special reports covering IOM’s Recovery & Resilience programmes and projects.
Integrate gender, protection, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), resilience approach and conflict sensitivity in programming, as relevant.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Economics, Law, International Relations, Development Studies, Security Studies, Climate Change Adaptation, 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 work experience.
Experience
Experience in the fields of resilience-building, livelihoods & economic recovery, peacebuilding, social cohesion, durable solutions, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and/or Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE), including operational and field experience, project development, and project management;
Experience in working in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) and/or refugee contexts and in complex humanitarian emergencies or post-conflict environments;
Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institution and NGOs; and,
Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting.
Skills
Demonstrated expertise in one of or a combination of the thematic areas resilience-building, livelihoods & economic recovery, peacebuilding, social cohesion, durable solutions, disaster risk reduction and/or Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE);
Expertise in project development and reporting, including excellent English writing, communication and negotiation skills; and,
Expertise in context analysis and conflict sensitivity key concepts and principles, and their application, will be assessed favorably.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Swahili is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
How to Apply
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