Programme Coordinator (Resilience and Solutions) (P3) Nairobi, Kenya at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

• Internal candidates
• Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Fiji; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

• All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

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.

Required Competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.