International Organization for Migration (M & E BLMAs) (BRMM) Programme Officer Jobs in Kenya

International Organization for Migration (M & E BLMAs) (BRMM) Programme Officer Jobs in Kenya

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the East and Horn of Africa (EHOA) Regional Director and direct supervision of the Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) Senior Regional Programme Coordinator /EHOA Senior Regional Specialist, Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (SRS LMI) and in close cooperation with the Regional Management Officer and the Programme Officer (Monitoring & Evaluation & Bilateral Labour Migration Agreements) the selected candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) aspects of the BRMM programme in line with the expectations of the donors.

They will also contribute to the strengthening of regional guidance and architecture to govern labour migration through Bilateral Labour Migration Agreements (BLMAs) as a tangible step towards effective implementation of the Global Compact on Safe, Orderly and Regular migration, International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) and EHOA Regional Strategy.

Launched in August 2021 with funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the Labour Mobility and Regional Integration for Safe, Orderly and Humane Labour Migration in East And Horn Of Africa: East Africa Migration Management Regional Better Migration Management aims to enhance labour migration governance and protection of migrant workers and their family members’ human, social and labour rights through intra and inter-regional cooperation on a whole of government and whole of society approach, to support regional integration and facilitate mobility for transformative inclusive and sustainable economic growth as well as youth and women empowerment.

More specifically, the programme is expected to strengthen national and regional Labour migration governance in accordance with the global and regional frameworks; increase national and cross-border cooperation on labour mobility; promote ethical recruitment and protection of migrant workers’ rights; and enhance avenues for safe, regular, and humane labour migration and mobility pathways through Free Movement Protocols/Common Market Protocols (FMPs/CMPs) and BLMAs.

A robust communication and visibility strategy and action plan will support the aims of the programme. The programme works at two levels: the regional and national levels. At the regional level, IOM proposes to work with both RECs and their Member States through the Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration (RMFM) and its four Technical Working Groups (TWGs).

At the national level, the programme will support Member States in enhancing their capacities in policy and practice leading to greater impact and faster results, engaging local government and non-government partners, from the diaspora, private sector, and civil society. The priority countries for the BRMM countries are Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

In consultation with BRMM Senior Regional Programme Coordinator, LMI SRS, Management officer and other BRMM relevant staff, contribute to the development of project standardized Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems including M&E plan, tools, quality assurance mechanisms and data collection methods and procedures.

Review existing monitoring mechanisms and reporting documents including but not limited to project-level M&E plans, data collection tools, Meeting Notes and Evaluation Reports and propose improvements where necessary.

Work in close consultation with BRMM Senior Regional Programme Coordinator, LMI SRS, Management officer and relevant staff, to consolidate and share, as necessary, relevant M&E information to inform project progress and improvement in line with IOM and donor requirements.

Participate in the process for identifying the key performance questions, indicators and parameters for monitoring programme performance and achievements. Contribute to the design of the format for performance reports.

Support in designing, testing, and reviewing information and data collection tools. Provide technical inputs, as

required.

Undertake regular field visits to coordinate the implementation of M&E and to provide procedural guidance.

Coordinate and/or undertake and compile necessary project data collection tasks.

Organize and contribute to the staff capacity building and contribute to the development of training on specific M&E aspects.

Coordinate with other similar programmes and projects of Regional Office to facilitate a common approach.

Provide support for evaluation and collaborate with the BRMM Project Team to draft management response for evaluation recommendations and support with the monitoring of their implementation.

Draft and implement collaborative learning agenda for organizational learning and decision-making. Draft, compile and/or review monthly, quarterly and/or annual internal and external project reports, not limited to M&E.Support the programme staff in the development and design of new projects for donor submission, including carrying out specific thematic assessments as required.

Ensure proper coordination with affiliate Country Office M&E representatives, through the Regional M&E Officer, for all requested coordination tasks, including RO’s Evaluation Planning and implementation, Management Follow up Responses, M&E institutional strengthening and capacity building, etc.

Conducting BLMAs corridor assessments whenever necessary and prepare recommendations/guidance to inform the process of developing and implementing BLMAs and conducting training on BLMAs

Engage and provide support to the RMFMs Ministerial and Technical working groups events, workshops/trainings, rapid assessments, and other related activities and to support the program staff in the implementation of the BRMM program

Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Public health, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law, or a related field from an academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Experience in organizing and delivering training, strengthening capacities of colleagues.

Experience in Project Cycle Management (PCM) and Results Based Management (RBM);

Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, IOM project development, management, and reporting.

Experience in development practices such as Logical Frameworks as an advantage.

Skills

Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) with experience in project evaluation preferred.

Knowledge on BLMAs, Migrants health and labor migration trends of the region

Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, donors, academia, other national/international institutions, and NGOs.

Excellent team building skills with a track record in team coordination and building trust.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is advantageous. Fluency/working knowledge of languages in the East and Horn of Africa is highly desirable.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; International Organization for Migration (M & E BLMAs) (BRMM) Programme Officer Jobs in Kenya

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