Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Manage the overall implementation of the Project(s), including the oversight of the financial, administrative and technical aspects, in line with IOM’s policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements.
- Provide operational management, guidance, and technical supervision to the project staff, assisting on programmatic strategy and implementation. Oversee the project progress specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness and recommending appropriate action.
- Monitor the progress against Project’s strategic objectives, benchmarks, and provide advice with respect to improvements and corrections; oversee the establishment of a common Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework that incorporates regular reporting requirements and impact evaluation strategies, in close coordination with M&E Officer in the Country Office.
- Identify priority areas for project development and contribute to the development of new projects by selecting and summarizing background information, analysing the local context and segments for new project proposals.
- Supervise the staff assigned to the project, as well as Consultants/Implementing Partners (IPs) recruited to support and/or undertake specific activities. Plan, develop, organize and deliver capacity building activities to build capacity of staff, partners, government officials, and other humanitarian actors.
- Monitor and oversee the compliance with project partners, project staff and implementing entities. Liaise with Government entities, Implementing Partners (IP), United Nations (UN) agencies and other stakeholders in the Project.
- Oversee the coordination with other units in the Country Office for a smooth implementation of all project activities.
- Ensure adequate information management on project related activities including visibility by providing regular updates, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials, in coordination with the donor and relevant unit at HQ.
- Produce quality progress Financial, Narrative, and other reports related to the Project activities. Oversee the elaboration and dissemination of reports for donors, government and other relevant stakeholders by ensuring timely submission and compliance with donor and IOM requirements.
- Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, steering committees and technical working groups, as well as other forums; ensure the coordination and presentation of IOM activities.
- Represent the Country Office at the relevant UN working groups and activities to encourage the mainstreaming of migration related issues into United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF).
- Undertake duty travel as required to oversee, monitor and support the project implementation.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Humanitarian Affairs, Economic Development, Business or Public Administration, International Studies 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 relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Experience in programme conceptualisation, development, monitoring, reporting and evaluation;
- Experience in project development and capacity-building activities;
- Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with national and international institutions; and,
- Experience in organizing consultations, workshops and seminars with high level stakeholders.
Skills
- Familiarity with financial and business administration;
- Sound and proven understanding of internal and international migration issues in the country and in the Region;
- In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization;
- Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;
- Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government
- counterparts, international organizations and private sector entities;
- Excellent leadership, coordination, and information management skills;
- Detailed knowledge of the UN System, NGOs and other international organizations/institutions;
- Knowledge of migration data, labour migration patterns in IOM Somalia based in Nairobi and ability to negotiate with government authorities;
- Good knowledge of human and financial resources management;
- Strong conceptualization, analytical and writing skills;
- Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills;
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimum supervision; and,
- Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with development partners, government counterparts, UN agencies, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders.
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 Somali 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.