Programme Manager (Livelihoods) at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Lead the design, planning, and implementation of livelihood programs in Somalia, ensuring alignment with IOM's livelihood approach and objectives. Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the livelihood needs, opportunities, and challenges faced by affected populations in different regions of Somalia, employing participatory methods and engaging with communities to ensure their active involvement.
2. Develop context-specific intervention strategies that consider market systems, value chains, and employment opportunities in Somalia. Utilize tools such as market assessments, value chain analysis, and sustainable livelihood frameworks to inform program design. Ensure a holistic approach that incorporates income generation activities, skills development, vocational training, entrepreneurship support, access to finance, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
3. Oversee the implementation of livelihood projects, ensuring adherence to established monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Regularly review project progress and adjust implementation strategies as necessary. Foster coordination and collaboration among relevant stakeholders, including government entities, donors, UN agencies, NGOs, private sector actors, and community-based organizations.
4. Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including government entities, donors, UN agencies, NGOs, private sector actors, and community-based organizations in Somalia. Collaborate to enhance collaboration, resource mobilization, and coordination for livelihood programs. Utilize established tools and approaches for stakeholder analysis, partnership mapping, and resource mobilization strategies.
5. Identify funding opportunities and develop project proposals that align with the strategic priorities of donors and funding mechanisms. Utilize tools such as logical frameworks and results-based management approaches to ensure the clear articulation of project goals, outcomes, and indicators. Explore innovative financing mechanisms, public-private partnerships, and sustainable funding sources to support livelihood interventions in Somalia.
6. Engage with local authorities, communities, and private sector actors to foster inclusive partnerships that promote local economic development. Utilize participatory methods, such as community consultations and engagement frameworks, to ensure the active participation of stakeholders in decision-making processes.
7. Provide technical guidance and support to project staff and partners involved in livelihood programs in Somalia. Utilize tools and approaches such as training modules, guidelines, and manuals developed by IOM and other recognized sources to build technical capacity in livelihood interventions. Promote the exchange of best practices and lessons learned from successful livelihood initiatives.
8. Develop and deliver capacity-building initiatives, training programs, and workshops tailored to the specific needs and challenges of livelihoods in Somalia. Utilize tools such as training needs assessments, competency frameworks, and participatory training methodologies to enhance the skills and knowledge of project staff, beneficiaries, and local partners.
9. Facilitate knowledge management and learning by promoting information sharing among livelihood stakeholders. Utilize platforms for knowledge exchange, such as communities of practice, webinars, and learning events. Foster the documentation and dissemination of good practices, case studies, and lessons learned in livelihood programming in Somalia.
10. Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks, tools, and indicators for livelihood projects in Somalia. Utilize tools such as logical frameworks, results chains, and performance monitoring plans to guide data collection and analysis. Ensure the collection of gender-disaggregated data and the integration of gender-sensitive indicators throughout the project cycle.
11. Regularly monitor project implementation, assess outcomes, and identify areas for improvement. Conduct field visits and utilize participatory monitoring approaches to engage with project beneficiaries and assess the impact of livelihood interventions.
12. Prepare regular progress reports, project updates, and other required documentation. Follow established reporting guidelines and standards to provide accurate and timely information on project achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. Utilize reporting mechanisms and formats that align with requirements of IOM and relevant donors.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, 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 emergency settings and complex environments:
• Experience in programme management with strong knowledge of IOM/UN project life cycles;
• Proven experience in program management, including project design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Familiarity with the context and dynamics of Somalia, including understanding of the socioeconomic and political factors influencing livelihood opportunities.

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of livelihood approaches, income generation activities, value chain development, and market systems.
• 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;
• Excellent leadership, coordination and information management skills.
• Sound judgment, ability to extract, interpret, analyse and format data and make decision rapidly to resolve operational problems.
• Capacity to work effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environment
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office package (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Deadline: 02 August 2023