Coordinator at International Organization for Migration

Vacancy Number CFA/IOMSO/046/2018

Duty Station Nairobi with some travel to Somalia

Classification IOM International Consultancy Contract

Duration 6 months, with possibility of extension

Organizational Unit Recovery and Durable Solutions

Direct Supervision Recovery and Durable Solutions Coordinator

Overall Supervision Chief of Mission

Estimated Start Date As soon as possible

Closing Date :10 September 2018

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 disaster. With more than 2 million displaced in Somalia, and a significant number of returnees from the region and beyond, Somalia has struggled to cope with high numbers of displaced.

Increasingly, opportunities arise to support for 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, increasing partnerships are building momentum towards durable solutions.

As a lead member in a Consortium for Durable Solutions, IOM is seeking to build a strong Consortium Coordination Unit to ensure maximum impact of the collective’s efforts, ensuring: efficient delivery of program activities, alignment with other durable solutions initiatives, acute sensitivities to local dynamics, and support to government structures with the displaced affected communities at the center of our efforts.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Mogadishu and the direct supervision of the Recovery and Durable Solutions Coordinator, the Durable Solutions Consortium Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the timely and effective implementation of the DFID-funded durable solutions programme, leading and coordinating the consortium comprised of three organizations with OIM as the lead agency. In particular, he/she will:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Manage the overall implementation of the Consortium in a timely manner and be responsible for its financial, administrative, and technical oversight in line with IOM policies and practices as well as donor requirements;
• Provide the necessary coordination structures for the Consortium and lead the coordination platforms at the operational and strategic levels while ensuring the inter-organization synergies and joint efforts;
• Effectively manage partnerships between consortium partners to ensure effective collaboration; and be responsive to consortium partners requests for coordination support and needs;
• Promote harmonization of approaches and methodologies across all consortium partners by developing and monitoring use of common tools, as well as creating opportunities for experience sharing and learning;
• Coordinate the development of all technical tools related to the consortium’s project;
• Promote effective engagement and support to the consortium learning partner;
• Ensure effective engagement with other Durable Solutions programming in Somalia;
• Define project implementation modalities and methodologies;
• Ensure the project progress is effectively monitored through regular data collection, analysis of indicators and activities and documented with proper sources of verification;
• In coordination with the Reporting, Monitoring Officer, monitor activities of the consortium members against work plan, Monitoring and Evaluation framework as well as program principle- and ensure collaboration with consortium’s learning partner;
• Undertake regular visit to project areas and for consultation with Consortium members, donor representatives and other program stakeholders;
• Manage donor trips and external monitoring;
• Manage communications to external partners related to IOM and the consortium activities including develop and oversee the implementation of a communication strategy which highlights the Consortium’s collective efforts;
• Oversee and coordinate timely submission of reporting requirements to the donor and ensure all Partners of the Consortium comply with their reporting requirements to IOM. Ensure proper documentation of all programme supportive documents for the projects (grants, beneficiary registration, land agreements, etc.) are recorded;
• Represent Consortium and its interests with relevant government authorities and ensure collaborative cooperation with key government counterparts for effective implementation and towards achievement of durable solutions to displacement in Somalia;
• Represent Consortium with donors;
• Undertake regular travel including to field locations to support consortium efforts;
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, International Development, Peace Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with at least seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience working in the field of displacement and durable solutions, displacement, peacebuilding, community resilience, and related fields;
• Demonstrable multi-stakeholder coordination experience;
• Experience in operational activities in a complex crisis or post-crisis setting;
• Experience in project design, implementation, and management;
• Experience liaising with specialized international agencies (UN agencies, international organizations and international specialized NGOs);
• Knowledge of UN, IOM, international organizations and NGOs mandates and programmes in the field of displacement, durable solutions and community resilience;
• Experience working in the country or region is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of Somali is advantageous.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.