International Organization for Migration Regional Programme Manager Jobs in Kenya

International Organization for Migration Regional Programme Manager Jobs in Kenya

Position Title: Regional Programme Manager (Regional Migrant Response Plan (MRP))

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 09 November 2022

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency. With 174 Member States, it is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.

Established in 1951 and now active in over 400 field locations worldwide, IOM works with partners, government, and civil society to assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration and mobility, advance understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration.

The Regional Migrant Response Plan (MRP) is a migrant-focused humanitarian and development response strategy for vulnerable migrants from the Horn of Africa traveling along the Eastern Route. The MRP 2021-2024 includes a four-year strategy whose objectives are to ensure protection assistance to vulnerable migrants in the Horn of Africa, support durable and development-oriented approaches to return and sustainable reintegration, strengthen the protection of migrants in the Horn of Africa by building capacities of governments, and analyze trends of migration between the Horn of Africa and Yemen.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

MRP Programme Management

Ensure coordination and overall project management functions for projects and activities contributing to the MRP, with management at the Regional Office level, and provide guidance and coordination to IOM country focal points for the implementation of the Plan at the country level, including project management and partner coordination.

Coordinate with IOM Programme Managers, Regional Thematic Specialists, and MRPpartners to ensure a coherent approach and strong links and complementariness between all projects/grants feeding into the MRP portfolio, across the whole project cycle.

Regularly monitor and assess progress and performance, identify, and address any deviations from the Programme implementation strategy, update the MRP Coordinator and relevant stakeholders accordingly, and ensure corrective action is taken promptly based on the needs and gaps across the MRP partners and operational realities.

Work closely with the Resource Management Unit to backstop the technical, operational, and financial aspects of MRP project implementation and other related activities, prepare financial reports, ensure the implementation of relevant control systems, and manage administrative and logistical actions.

Ensure timely preparation, coordination, and submission of quality internal and external programme and project reports, including donor reports, and ensure documentation of lessons learned and best practices for future programme development initiatives.

In coordination with the MRP Coordinator as well as the Migrant Protection Working Group (MPWG) and Information Management Working Group (IMWG) coordinators, and relevant regional Thematic Specialists support the development of regional thematic concept notes, proposals, and reports linked to the MRP.

Establish and ensure the maintenance of a project-based and unit-wide reporting system, including the delivery of training as needed to relevant staff.

Ensure information sharing, knowledge transfer, coordination, and communication within theteam and with other IOM units and MRP partners and participate in mission-level coordination as needed.

Collate relevant updates on funding gaps and funds received, targets reached, and other relevant updates in line with the Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO)/ IOM’s Global Crisis Response Plan (GCRP) periodic monitoring requirements, upload into the GHO/GCRP website and disseminate information to partners as well as current and prospective donors.

Support the Regional MRP Coordinator in the

development of the annual programming cycle for the MRP and the development of relevant action plans, and operational structures for data collection, analysis, monitoring, and reporting.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

Master’s Degree in Humanitarian Affairs, International Relations, International Cooperation, Development Studies, Economics, Political Science, Social Sciences.

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 relevant professional experience.

Experience

Progressively responsible experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, project management, budget management, or related area is required;

Humanitarian experience in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) is required;

Previous experience working in humanitarian financing, e.g. grant management, fundraising, and donor relations for humanitarian programmes is required;

Experience working in an emergency context, in a coordination and project management function;

Experience working in the region or continent with UN or International Non-Governmental Organizations;

Experience in the design of policies and guidelines about humanitarian assistance is desirable.

Skills

Good knowledge of the programme management cycle;

Strong project development and report writing skills, including for developing results matrices and log frames, and critical analysis;

Excellent writing and communication skills; ability and proven track record to prepare and present clear and concise reports in English;

High computer literacy; knowledge of relational databases, Microsoft applications spreadsheets, word processing, spreadsheet, publishing, internet research, and e-mail communication is required;

Personal commitment, flexibility, efficiency and drive for results; ability to perform research and make effective decisions under time pressure;

Strong analytical, creative thinking, coordination, and negotiation skills;

Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;

Ability to work with a wide cross-section of research partners: Government, NGOs, communities, academic institutions, media, and international donors.

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 (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French, Arabic, or languages spoken in the East and Horn of Africa region 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 three values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

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.

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.

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