Project Coordinator (ELEVATE) (P3) Nairobi, Kenya

Position Title: Project Coordinator (ELEVATE)

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 01 July 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Fiji; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes and Policy Development, direct supervision of the Senior Coordinator (Recovery and Resilience), and in close coordination with all relevant units and sub-offices, the Project Coordinator (ELEVATE) will be responsible and accountable for the overall coordination of a KOICA-funded multi-country project, ‘Empowering Livelihoods and Economic Vitality in Fragile and Conflict Zones (ELEVATE) Africa’ and management of the project implementation in Kenya. The Project Coordinator (ELEVATE) will ensure the project contributes to enhanced economic empowerment and social cohesion of relevant communities in conflict and fragility context in Africa.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Manage the project implementation ensuring the project maintains quality and is incompliance with IOM polices and standards, as well as donor requirements, by overseeing all operational, administrative and technical aspects, and backstopping the financial management of the project.
2. Monitor the project to ensure effective and timely delivery of results against the workplan, budget and targets and identify problems in implementation and undertake corrective actions, in coordination with senior management.
3. Adopt sound Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning that promotes continuous improvement based on lessons learned. Work closely with the M&E team to ensure IOM’s guidelines are followed throughout the programme implementation.
4. Recruit, train and manage core project staff ensuring that project components are well synchronized and mutually reinforcing.
5. Establish and maintain strong partnership with the Government of Kenya at sub-county, county and national levels as well as implementing partners, UN agencies and other stakeholders, including local communities and represent IOM in relevant meetings and workshops.
6. Prepare and compile regular project reporting for submission to the donor, in coordination with relevant staff in IOM Kenya, Guinea, Somalia and Republic of Korea.
7. Ensure frequent information exchange between IOM, the donor and other stakeholders on all operational aspects of the project; organise donor meetings and learning events, as required.
8. Develop new projects addressing the needs of displacement-affected or at -risk communities, especially on topics related to resilience-building, socio-economic development, livelihood support and natural resource management.
9. In coordination with the Communications team and IOM Republic of Korea, ensure production of high-quality and regular visibility to promote the project with national, regional, and global audiences. Ensure production of human interest stories, videos and photographs to highlight project impacts.
10. Integrate resilience-building approaches, gender, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), environmental protection and conflict sensitivity in programming as relevant.
11. Provide oversight for Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) requirements including planning, implementing monitoring and reporting, and documentation. In coordination with IOM Republic of Korea, ensure these are produced to standards as expected by the donor.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Law 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 seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Professional experience in the field of livelihood and economic empowerment, WASH, climate change and migration with UN agencies, public institutions and/or other international organizations;
• Experience in project management and development;
• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining strong working relations with relevant government counterparts, donors, CSO partners and international organizations; and,
• Working experience in engaging with KOICA is strong asset.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills;
• Good knowledge of principles and practices of project management and monitoring and evaluation;
• Proven resource management skills with familiarity with budget/financial administration; and,
• Knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Korean is highly desirable while working knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

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

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.