FAO Vacancies in Kenya

FAO Migration Specialist Vacancies in Kenya

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Vacancy Announcement No: VA-025-2017
Issued on: 10 August 2017
Deadline For Application: 23 August 2017
Position Title: Migration Specialist
Contract Type: Personal Services Agreement
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Organizational unit: FAO Representation Office in Kenya
Duration: 11 months with possibility of extension
Eligible candidates: Kenyan Nationals
Anticipated Start Date: September 2017

Background
Migration (rural to rural and rural to urban) in Kenya can be attributed to lack of employment, limited access to services and better
education opportunities, amongst other factors. Many migrants migrate to rural towns or secondary cities as the population grows
quickly and the economy of the country develops further. As youth account for 35 percent of Kenya’s population, and with over 1
million entering the labour market annually, agriculture presents a prospect for job creation and alternative(s) to viable livelihoods
to distress rural out migration.

This project aims to address the root causes of distress rural out-migration of youth, by creating
additional and improved employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in agri-business along select local value chains and
create linkages with the existing social protection programmes with a special focus on Kiambu County, a peri-urban area with a
vibrant agriculture sector.


Reporting Line and Scope of the assignment
Under the direct supervision of FAO Representative in Kenya and in close collaboration with the National Project Manager,
technical officers from the ESP division in Headquarters and the sub-regional office, the incumbent will:

Contribute to the organisation of a regional capacity development workshop in Kenya to enhance the capacities of rural
and agricultural stakeholders on migration, agriculture and rural development (30 October/3 November 2017).

Coordinate the activities to analyse migration dynamics, including technical oversight of primary data collection in
collaboration with implementing partners and relevant FAO technical staff.

Analyse secondary data on migration in Kenya and contribute to the analysis of migration dynamics and livelihood
profiling of youth in Kiambu County.

Support the identification of youth beneficiaries in Kiambu County that are most prone to migrate as a survival strategy.

Provide technical advice to the national and county-level stakeholders on ways to reduce distress rural out-migration and
harness the developmental potential of migration.

Carry out a capacity needs assessment on migration and coordinate the organization of capacity development activities
at national/regional level for the Government to mainstream migration issues in policies and programmes.

Provide policy and technical support to integrate migration into relevant policies, strategies and programmes, and identify
entry points to enhance coherence of the policy framework.

Engage with diaspora associations to

mobilize their support and organize a young innovation award for successful youth
agro-entrepreneurs.

Engage and accompany youth beneficiaries and provide technical support and capacity development to local
stakeholders to provide youth with information on migration opportunities, rights and challenges.

Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Advanced university degree in Migration, Employment, Economics or related field in development.

At least five years of relevant experience in the field of migration, employment and rural development, including
experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, capacity development/training, policy support and
analysis, and relevant experience at field level.

Experience in the fields of agriculture and rural development, social protection and value chains is considered an asset.

Professional experience in Kenya is considered an asset.

Working knowledge (level C) of the FAO official language used for communication within the country and working
knowledge of the local language(s) is required.

Ability to effectively use standard office software, such as MS Office (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, Exchange) etc.

Ability to use accounting software and other information systems and databases to insert data, make enquiries,
retrieve/define ad hoc reports and analyses and edit results in appropriate format.

Systematic, well-structured and efficient approach to work assignments. Analytical ability, accuracy and consistency.

Exercise diligence and care in dealing with records and expenditures.

The incumbent must possess a cooperative spirit, flexibility and openness to work in an international environment. Tact
and courtesy. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural
background. High degree of self-motivation and initiative. Willingness to learn and apply new analytical approaches.

Competencies

Results Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Building effective relationships

Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

To Apply
Candidates are requested to submit their application by email to vacancy-kenya@fao.org quoting the position title and vacancy
announcement number.

A duly completed Personal Profile Form (PPF) generated from FAO’s iRecruitment portal as a PDF-file is to be submitted by email
together with a cover letter. Please note that attached resumes or CV’s in place of the PPF will not be accepted.

In order to prepare a Personal Profile Form, you must first register on the FAO iRecruitment site by clicking on the following link
to register: http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/ In order for your application to be properly evaluated, please
ensure that all sections of the on-line profile are completed.

Applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
This vacancy is open to both male and female candidates. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Persons with
disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.