Jobs at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Carry out preliminary assessments of protection and assistance needs at the regional level, identify problems/gaps and propose/priorities including timely practical actions to respond to protection concerns.
2. In collaboration with the Regional and country programme teams coordinate assistance to individual cases of concern and facilitate the delivery of protection and assistance.
3. Assist and provide technical guidance to IOM Country Offices (CO), as well as relevant partners and government entities in the establishment of referral mechanisms and other protection interventions.
4. Support coordination and functionality of the Regional Migrant Protection Working Group in consultation with relevant participants at country and regional level including agency staff, humanitarian and development partners, governments and donors.
5. Participate in reviewing proposals and reports related to protection activities for consistency and accuracy and facilitate information exchange on policy and operational aspects of the projects between IOM, partners, donors, and other stakeholders.
6. Contribute to knowledge management by compiling and sharing information on protection tools and best practices.
7. Assess training needs on protection issues and need for capacity building among IOM staff and relevant counterparts (government, civil society).
8. Provide technical inputs for the development and delivery of relevant training curricula to at the regional and national levels.
9. Participate in inter-agency regional protection fora (e.g., protection cluster, childprotection sub-cluster, Gender-Based Violence sub-cluster, relevant task forces, etc.) and monitor protection needs, risks and vulnerabilities.
10. Standardize the application of protection related tools, guidelines and policies in protection programming, advocacy and policy development
11. Support country teams in the planning, coordination and implementation of protection assessments and to develop sound protection analysis to inform protection programming, policy and advocacy.
12. Undertake duty travel as per need.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master's degree in International Law, Development Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Social Studies, or a related field from an accredited academicinstitution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience

Experience

• Previous work on protection (e.g. child protection, GBV, counter-trafficking) including in the provision of direct assistance to vulnerable groups;
• Experience in translating protection policies to activities
• Experience in managing teams, mentoring and delivering trainings;
• Experience working with donors and specialized international agencies (UN Agencies, International Organizations, and International NGOs);
• Experience in project management and monitoring and evaluation an asset;
• Experience in regional coordination between different stakeholders highly desirable; and,
• Experience in working effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

Skills

• Efficiency, flexibility, high level of professionalism and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines;
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
• Ability to guide and supervise staff and coordinate administrative matters;
• In-depth communication and interpersonal skills as well as excellent strategic and creative thinking;
• Demonstrated writing skills; and, Good understanding of regional migration trends and dynamics.
• Ability to navigate through differing ideas or perspectives to reach to an independent judgment

CLOSING DATE: 30 September 202

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Core Functions / Responsibilities:

In particular he/she will:

1. Provide clerical assistance for the smooth running of the Human Resources processes and activities in the office.
2. Provide general assistance in recruitment processes including but not limited to circulation of vacancy announcements, interview arrangements, preparation of materials necessary for the interviews and technical test, support with reference checks, sending out messages to candidates, etc.
3. Perform assigned role(s) in PRISM HR, paying special attention to data consistency and accuracy; input and maintain data based on approvals and supporting documentation; generate reports, contract extensions, personnel actions and other related documentation.
4. Maintain orderly personnel files of staff, instructions, bulletins and other documents in the Human Resources Unit (electronic and/or hard copies).
5. Assist in the retrieval, drafting and formatting of reports, letters, notes and other Human Resources-related correspondence as directed.
6. Support the organization of meetings, training activities and other Human Resources events by carrying out logistical activities such as arrangement of meeting facilities, equipment, materials, preparation of correspondence and drafting and assembling of documents.
7. Provide general HR/Admin support to RO Team
8. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field with one year of relevant professional experience; or,
• High School diploma with three years of relevant experience.

Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook; previous experience in SAP is a distinct advantage;
• Attention to detail, ability to organize paperwork in a methodical way;
• Discreet, details and clients-oriented, patient and willingness to learn new things; and,
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Multi-tasking skills
• Organizing skills

Languages

Required: Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required. Working knowledge of French or any other UN Official language is advantageous.

Closing Date: 05 October 2022

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Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Assist in the coordination with Regional Thematic Specialists (RTSs), Regional Policy Liaison Officer (RPLO), project managers and project support unit to compile, assist in reviewing and revising concept notes, meeting notes, key messages and talking points for the review of SRPPC;
• Support coordination with Executive Assistant to the Regional Director (RD) and Senior Regional Policy and Programme Coordinator to place requests to Senior Management Team (SMT) for talking points, briefing notes etc for RD and SRPPC and consolidate these for SRPPC’s review in a timely manner;
• Assist in the review of narrative donor reports to ensure compliance with IOM reporting criteria and allocate reports to relevant RTSs for technical review;
• Support the organization of strategic and technical meetings including taking notes and preparing synthesis reports as required;
• Support regional policy development by assisting with research on migration and thematic trends relevant to IOM activities in the EHOA, and with policy analysis and by drafting documents;
• Assist in liaising with IOM country offices and in efforts to contribute to strengthening their thematic portfolios through support with resource mobilisation, identification of donors’ priorities, strategies and related funding opportunities, including assistance in designing regional and multi-country programmes.
• Support the RPLO in collecting inputs on strategic policy matters from the Country Offices (CO) and efforts to feed them into the policy-development process for the East and Horn of Africa (EHOA) region;
• Track reports submitted to the Regional Office, deadlines, review and final submission to donor by regularly updating the Regional Office Project Matrix;
• Support RTSs develop projects by performing research on a broad range of subjects relevant to IOM's programme activities; and prepare draft reports and briefs;
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education

• University degree in Social Sciences with at least three years of relevant work experience, or High school diploma with at least five years of relevant professional experience

Experience

• Experience with UNs and/or International NGOs on research or project development, reporting or donor fundraising and donor reporting.
• High computer literacy; familiarity with standard word processing, spreadsheet, database, publishing, internet research, and e-mail communication.

Skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills; ability and proven track record to prepare and present clear and concise papers and reports in English
• Strong analytical and creative thinking skills.
• Personal commitment, flexibility, efficiency and drive for results; ability to perform research and make effective decisions under time pressure.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds