Senior Regional Climate Associate at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Thematic Specialist (Climate Action) to carry out capacity building, training, monitoring and evaluation, and technical support to Country Offices in the Region on thematic areas of relevance to CAD.
• Support the Regional Thematic Specialist (Climate Action) in the reviewing, endorsing, and tracking of project proposals developed by COs in the Region.
• Support the Regional Thematic Specialist (Climate Action) in the reviewing, approval, and tracking of project reports developed by COs in the Region.
• Identify emerging issues relevant to the thematic area, follow thematic developments at the regional and CO levels and contribute to the development of thematic policy and reports in collaboration with the Regional Thematic Specialist (Climate Action).
• Together with the Regional Thematic Specialist (Climate Action), serve as a resource person for COs in the Region by providing insights into the latest policy and research developments at global, regional, and country levels, as well as best practices in project implementation.
• In coordination with the Regional Project Development Officer and Regional Thematic Specialist (Climate Action), support the development of projects that are regional/multi-country, for small COs, and for countries with no IOM presence.
• Under the guidance of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Climate Action), support with drafting and developing regional thematic guidance notes, information sheets, and tools together with other RTUs in the RO.
• Prepare internal reports, presentations, talking points, speeches, statements, and briefings as relevant to CAD, as needed.
• In coordination with the Regional Project Development Officer and the Regional Thematic Specialist (Climate Action), contribute to ongoing knowledge management processes at the RO and COs in the region, including sharing thematic-related information between the COs and RO.
• In the absence of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Climate Action) during leave or duty travel, ensure the continued functioning of the RO Climate Action Unit by coordinating incoming requests from internal or external partners.
• Participate in conferences, workshops and meetings related to the thematic area of expertise, as required by the Regional Thematic Specialist (Climate Action) and/or the Deputy Regional Director (Operations).
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Business Administration, Environmental and Climate Studies, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law, or related field with four years of relevant professional experience; or
• High School diploma with six years of relevant experience.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in the field of migration and climate change issues, including operational experience, with project management and thematic experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in migration and climate action relevant to project development;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions, private sector, academic institutions, think tanks, financial institutions, and NGOs;
• Work experience in migration and climate action in the East, Horn, and Southern Africa region is an asset.

Skills

Strong writing and analytical skills;

• Takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticism;
• Promotes continuous learning for self and others;
• Listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning; and
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions.