Programme Coordinator (Immigration and Border Governance) (P3) at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Set-up, manage, coordinate, and ensure the timely and successful implementation of IOM Kenya IBG Unit’s projects and activities, and develop, implement, and monitor the administrative and operational activities of IBG activities in Kenya.
• Backstop the budgetary, operational, and administrative management aspects for IOM Kenya IBG projects assigned, and serve as the key focal point for relevant IOM Units Kenya, Regional Office (RO), governmental authorities, donors, and project partners on all project related matters.
• Train and supervise the IBG team in implementing activities, in reporting, monitoring and evaluation and identify and implement improvements in project delivery and coordination.
• Stay up to date with IBG-related issues and developments in Kenya and the region as well as substantively contributing to the development of thematic reports and policies.
• Maintain liaison and conduct comprehensive consultations with relevant governmental counterparts, and other supporting stakeholders, on border management/control needs and priorities in support of the Government Kenya border authorities to strengthen national border and migration management structure.
• Ensure the design and implementation of contextualized capacity building activities in migration and border management, targeting relevant institutions, communities, and migrants as well as project staff
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Political or Social Science, International Law, Humanitarian Affairs, 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 the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, project development, and management and report writing;
• Experience and background in border management and relevant project implementation;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions, UN and NGOs;
• Experiences in conducting monitoring and evaluation (M&E), with good understanding of M&E tools and approaches;
• Experience in writing training plans, statements of works, standard operating procedures and detailed instructions;
• Working experience in East and Horn of Africa region is an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office package (Excel, PowerPoint,Outlook).