Programme Officer

4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, 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.


Context:


Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes and Policy Development and the direct supervision of the Head of Mission Support and Innovation Unit, the Programme Officer (Policy and Coordination) will be responsible for providing administrative, logistical and technical inputs and support for the policy, Migration governance coordination, and liaison functions of IOM Kenya with national, local government, UN, and other partners and stakeholder.


Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Coordinate and assist in further development of close working relations with multi-stakeholders including UN Agencies, relevant government institutions, Civil Society Organisations and policymakers to facilitate the identification of areas for joint advocacy on key migration issues.

Coordinate and work closely with the regional office and especially the Senior Regional Policy and Liaison Officer on specific policy related issues and liaison with relevant units in headquarters.

Provide regular briefing materials and updates to Kenya UN Network and its members on migration related developments including the Global Compact on Migration.

Support the coordination for the implementation, reporting and monitoring of the Global Compact for Migration and Agenda 2030 in close collaboration with the Government of Kenya, UN Network members, and other relevant stakeholders.

Provide technical inputs to support the development of assessment tools/briefs, presentations, policy papers, fact sheets and advocacy points for discussions with Kenya UN Network on Migration and its thematic working groups.

Provide technical and administrative support for the mainstreaming of migration, implementation and reporting for the Kenya UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and the common country analysis in close coordination with the focal point and relevant IOM Kenya Units and Programmes.

Participate in the coordination of the Joint UN Programs in close collaboration with the focal points at IOM and partner UN agencies.

Provide technical support and guidance for capacity development on migration mainstreaming, migration policies and frameworks, including training sessions, sensitisation of stakeholders to the UN Network's Technical Working Groups, and non-government actors, in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders.

Draft segments of thematic briefing papers, guidance notes, presentations, policy and position documents, frameworks, tools, methodologies and other instruments as assigned.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

Master's degree in in Economics, International Relations, Business Administration, the Social Sciences, Law, Development Studies, International Affairs or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
University degree in the above field with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

Previous experience in the field of Migration governance tools and related mechanisms;
Previous work experience in international organizations and service industry companies and in non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural would be an advantage;
Practical experience of how to multi-task, prioritize and work independently; and,
Experience with a governmental and/or non-governmental organizations is an advantage.

Skills

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Good knowledge of information technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Publisher;
Strong interpersonal & intercultural skills with an attention to detail;
Attention to detail, ability to organize paperwork in a methodical way; discreet, details and clients-oriented, patient and willingness to learn new things;
Skills in drafting research, policy and related papers;
Strong organizational skills;
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds;
Can proficiently use MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point); and,
Knowledge on Global Migration Governance tools and related mechanisms.

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).
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments

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