International Organization for Migration is hiring a Programme Coordinator to coordinate ide and supervise staff responsible for the implementation of relevant projects. The role is based in Nairobi and experience in policy and strategy development is required.
Under
the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Head
of Programme and Policy Development, and in close cooperation with Programme
Managers and Head of Sub Offices, in close coordination with the Regional
Thematic Specialist (RTS) and relevant Divisions/ Departments/ Units at
Headquarters, the Programme Coordinator (Migration Management) will be
responsible and accountable for the implementation, oversight, and coordination
of IOM Kenya’s Migration Management programme portfolio, including the fields
of labour mobility, immigration and border governance, and migrant protection.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate the implementation of country-specific
policies and strategies pertaining to labour mobility, immigration and
border governance, and migrant protection in the context of mobility
dynamics in Kenya, and identify and develop new projects and programmes to
address migration management needs in Kenya.
- In close collaboration with the Chief of Mission and Head of
Programme and Policy Development, ensure that all components of relevant
projects, programmes, and activities operate in a coherent and mutually
supportive manner, ensuring smooth coordination among all partners and
stakeholders.
- Ensure the provision of timely, accurate, standardized, and adequate
information to all relevant stakeholders on relevant IOM interventions,
including active engagement in relevant forums and providing strategic and
operational inputs.
- Ensure alignment of programmatic planning and response with
Government of Kenya priorities, inter-agency common planning frameworks,
and improved coordination in migration management efforts envisaged by IOM
in relevant thematic areas.
- Recommend and ensure effective integration of cross-cutting issues,
including gender, age, education, disability, environment, and protection
in relevant programming for further enhancement of IOM’s programming on
leaving no one behind.
- Guide and supervise staff responsible for the implementation of
relevant projects and programmes. Coordinate and provide training to staff
to promote a common understanding and knowledge of ways and means to
strengthen programming.
- Identify new opportunities for the relevant portfolios and
participate in the development of project proposals in coordination with
relevant Programme/Project Managers and Units in the Mission, the Regional
Office, and HQ.
- Ensure compliance with institutional and donor reporting procedures,
including adherence to reporting timelines, templates, approval processes,
and internal systems (e.g., PRIMA), and proactively mitigate risks of
delays or inaccuracies.
- Liaise with donor representatives and periodically brief them on
current and planned programmes in order to mobilize necessary resources.
- Undertake duty travel relating to need assessments, project
monitoring, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and new project
development, as required.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
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, - Bachelor’s 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 fields of labour mobility, diaspora
engagement, immigration
and border governance, and migrant protection programming, knowledge on related global
policies and guidelines; - Experience working in the implementation and delivery of migration
management-related
projects in a variety of contexts is a must; - Strong project implementation and management experience, including
project monitoring
and reporting; - Demonstrated experience in policy and strategy development;
- Experience working in complex settings that require sound judgment
and operational
flexibility; and, - Previous work experience in East and Horn of Africa and the
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region in a similar
capacity, in particular with the UN, is a strong advantage.
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;
- Good knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas
dealt with by the
Organization; - Strong ability to supervise interventions and coordinate
administrative activities;
- Delivers on set objectives with tight deadlines;
- Effectively coordinates actions with implementing and other
partners;
- Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders,
beneficiaries, and the broader
community to advance country office and regional objectives; - Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
- Coordinates actions with all relevant actors and makes use of
coordination structures;
- Supports effective information sharing between internal units,
external partners, and other IOM
offices, and all other relevant actors; - Ability to think both creatively and strategically; and,
- Good interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
How to Apply
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