Programme Coordinator (Peace, Recovery, and Solutions) (P)

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.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.

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:

• Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: 
• Bahamas, Barbados, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
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.

Required Qualifications and Experience

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.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

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

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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

• 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

• 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. 

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Adept 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.
5. Recruit, train and manage programme staff ensuring that programme components are well synchronized and mutually reinforcing.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.