Programme Manager (Durable Solutions and Urban Displacement) at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Context:

• Since the formation of the Federal Government of Somalia, the Country has made significant progress towards restoring peace and security. However, significant destabilizing factors remain, including conflict and natural disasters. With about 3.8 million displaced in Somalia, and a significant number of returnees from the region and beyond, Somalia has struggled to cope with the high numbers of displaced, particularly in a highly urbanizing context. Increasingly, opportunities arise to support efforts in durable solutions to displacement. IOM has been instrumental in its support of communities to drive, and government to increasingly lead on building progress towards durable solutions to displacement. With strong emphasis on localised capacities and community priorities, as well as humanitarian-peacebuilding-development nexus approaches, increasing partnerships are building momentum towards durable solutions, with a particular focus on resolving displacement in urban centres.
• Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (EPC), the Programme Manager (Durable Solution and Urban Displacement) will be responsible for coordinating the strategic development, planning, day-to-day implementation, budget oversight and coordination of durable solutions activities in urban centres.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Manage the overall implementation of durable solutions programmes that focus on urban centres in a timely manner, including financial, administration and technical oversight in line with IOM policies and practices as well as donor requirements.
• Actively contribute to IOM’s strategic engagement in resolving displacement in urban centres and implementation modalities, ensuring synergies and linkages with other potential and/or ongoing durable solutions, urban development and resilience programmes, and regular engagement with local authorities and beneficiary communities.
• Work in close collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Team to develop relevant indicators and ensure regular monitoring and evaluation of project progress and impact in line with requirements from donor consortium and other partners.
• Attend and actively participate in relevant Durable Solutions and Urban Development meetings with the government and other stakeholders and manage donor trips.
•  Proactively create and strengthen linkages with other IOM Somalia Units in relation to humanitarian - peace - development nexus in urban settings.
• Manage and enhance the capacity of relevant staff within the Durable Solutions Unit and contribute to institutional learning at Somalia Country Office and global level on issues relating to durable solutions in urban settings and support the government capacity in leading on durable solutions.
• Ensure proper documentation and external representation of the relevant activities implemented, including recording and filing of all supporting documents (capacity injection deliverables, strategies, policies, etc.)
• Maintain oversight over project deadlines, financial and narrative reporting requirements in accordance with IOM Rules and Regulations and donor requirements, including regular reporting to the Consortium/s Management Unit.
• Regularly coordinate and share implementation updates with the Emergency and Post Crisis Management Team, Consortium/s Management Units, relevant Units of IOM Somalia, United Nations (UN) agencies and donors for enhancing internal/external coordination and public relations.
• In close coordination with the Project Support Unit and the Climate, Livelihoods and Solutions Coordinator, prepre concept notes, project proposals and budgets and actively liaise with existing and potential donors for funding opportunities for the Unit.
• In close coordination with other Units, particularly the Displacement Tracking Matrix Unit and partners, lead on developing an evidence base for programmes through research, feedback mechanisms and the application of Durable Solutions' best practices and frameworks in urban contexts of Somalia.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, International Development, Urban Development, Law and/or International Relations, 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 implementing durable solutions programmes in urban settings, including project management at middle or senior managerial positions undertaking progressive responsibilities;
•  Experience in resource mobilization, development of project designing, monitoring and evaluation with familiarity with the logical framework approach and proposal/report writing;
•  Experience in emergency settings and complex environments;
•  Experience in coordination of stakeholders and government capacity building;
•  Experience with donor engagement and representation of IOM programmes to external actors; and,
•  Working experience in the region is an asset.

Skills

•  Excellent leadership, coordination, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and foster collaboration in a multicultural environment;
•  Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team. Familiarity with IOM/UN administrative and financial management;
•  Good knowledge of UN, IOM and NGO mandates and programmes;
•  Familiarity with financial management and good level of computer literacy;
•  Capacity to work effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environment; and
•  Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office package (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Languages

• IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Somali is an advantage.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Closing Date : 27 July 2023