Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
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
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office, direct supervision of the Head of Programmes and Policy Development, and in close coordination with all relevant units and sub-offices, the Programme Coordinator (Peace, Recovery, and Solutions) will be responsible and accountable for the overall coordination and implementation of the Peace, Recovery, and Solutions programme portfolio of the IOM Kenya Mission.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Manage the Peace, Recovery, and Solutions programme portfolio of the Mission, ensuring the programme maintains quality and is in compliance with IOM policies and standards, as well as donor requirements, by overseeing all operational, administrative and technical aspects, and backstopping the financial management as required.
- Manage the programme implementation, ensuring the portfolio maintains quality and is in compliance with IOM policies and standards, as well as donor requirements, by overseeing all operational, administrative and technical aspects, and backstopping the financial management.
- Monitor the programme to ensure effective and timely delivery of results against workplans, budgets, and targets and identify problems in implementation and undertake corrective actions, in coordination with senior management.
- Adopt sound Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E), and Learning that promotes continuous improvement based on lessons learned. Work closely with the M&E team to ensure IOM’s guidelines are followed throughout the programme implementation.
- Recruit, train and manage programme staff ensuring that programme components are well synchronized and mutually reinforcing.
- Establish and maintain strong partnerships with the Government of Kenya at sub-county, county and national levels as well as implementing partners, UN agencies and other stakeholders, including local communities, and represent IOM in relevant meetings and workshops.
- Prepare and compile regular programme reporting for submission to donors, in coordination with relevant staff in IOM Kenya, donor managing and implementing missions, as applicable to the programmes.
- Ensure frequent information exchange between IOM, the donor and other stakeholders on all operational aspects of the programme; organize donor meetings and learning events, as required.
- Develop new projects addressing the needs of displacement-affected or at -risk communities, especially on topics related to resilience-building, socio-economic development, livelihood support and natural resource management.
- In coordination with the Communications team and IOM donor-managing missions, ensure production of high-quality and regular visibility to promote the programme with national, regional, and global audiences. Ensure production of human-interest stories, videos and photographs to highlight programme impacts.
- Integrate resilience-building approaches, gender, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), environmental protection and conflict sensitivity in programming as relevant.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Education
- Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least five years of relevant professional experience; or,
- University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Professional experience in the field of livelihood and economic empowerment, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), climate change and migration with UN agencies, public institutions and/or other international organizations;
- Experience in project management and development;
- Proven experience in establishing and maintaining strong working relations with relevant government counterparts, donors, CSO partners and international organizations; and,
- Working experience in engaging with KOICA is a strong asset.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills;
- Good knowledge of principles and practices of project management and monitoring and evaluation;
- Proven resource management skills with familiarity with budget/financial administration; and,
- Knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas.
Languages
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of Korean and another official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) 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
Notes
Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.
IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.
IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.