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Deputy Head of Movement Operations, East and Southern Africa

5 months ago


Nairobi, Kenya International Organization for Migration (IOM) Full time

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 165 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, 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. IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement.


Summary


IOM, UN Migration Agency in Nairobi, Kenya is looking for a Deputy Head of Movement Operations who will be responsible for supporting the overall management of resettlement projects and movement components of non-resettlement projects throughout East and Southern Africa (ESA) under the guidance of the Head of Movement Operations, ESA.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

Master’s degree in Social Science, International Relations, Regional Studies, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

The following are highly preferable for this position:

Transportation-related and/or management experience;
Knowledge of and prior experience in of IOM's Movement Operations program implementation and administrative, financial and business rules and practices;
Experience in project cycle management, preferably in RMM programming areas;
A demonstrated record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with governmental and diplomatic authorities, national, regional and international institutions, as well as civil society actors; and,
Experience serving as a donor liaison and writing donor reports.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with and lead a team;
Demonstrated proficiency with IGator, MiMOSA, and Amadeus; and,
Excellent computer skills and a high level of proficiency in spreadsheet and database applications.

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 another official UN language (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.