IOM Head of Mission Support and Innovation Unit Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. IOM Kenya looking for “Head of Mission Support and Innovation Unit”. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 02 November 2022.
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 174 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, 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 Head of Mission Support and Innovation Unit Jobs 2022
The IOM has published a job vacancy announcement on 20 October 2022 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Head of Mission Support and Innovation Unit to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Organization for Migration (IOM) |
| Position | Head of Mission Support and Innovation Unit |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Experience Required | five years |
| Application Deadline | 02 November 2022 |
IOM Job Vacancy 2022
Context: Under the overall supervision of the Head of Kenya Country Office (CO) and direct supervision of Head of Programme and Policy Development and in coordination with the Programme Managers, Heads of Sub-Offices, IOM East and Horn of Africa Regional Office (RO) and IOM’s Headquarters (HQ), the Head of Mission Support and Innovation Unit will be responsible for the development of projects and ensuring reporting requirements are met. They will contribute to the design of new programmes, and substantively support the CO’s strategic planning and relationships with donors and the Government of Kenya (GoK), particularly in relation to the operational aspects of programmes/projects and fundraising for new activities.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise the staff of the Mission Support and Innovation Unit, ensuring their effective and timely performance of development, implementation, and reporting tasks for CO programmes/projects according to institutional guidance.
- Assess potential project and funding opportunities, prepare project proposals and concept notes in the areas of interest to the IOM Kenya CO, and review and improve project reports, fact sheets and other documents in coordination with relevant Programme/Project managers and programme units.
- Support the coordination and evaluation of programme and project activities of Kenya CO to ensure timely and effective implementation and quality reporting and advise the Head of Programme and Policy Development of the corrective measures that may be needed.
- Support liaison with donors, project partners, other IOM Country Offices, RO, and HQ to facilitate coordinated project implementation and synergies and to make recommendations on donor/partner engagement.
- Provide advice for the mainstreaming of relevant African Union, East African Community, Intergovernmental Authority on Development and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa policies and frameworks into internal frameworks, policies as well as national level programming and design.
- Keep abreast of and analyse migration issues, policies, and emerging trends, identify priorities, and recommend actions to the Head of Programme and Policy Development in relation to risks and opportunities for IOM.
- Identify priorities, challenges, and issues to be addressed within the country office as appropriate and propose corrective actions.
- Provide support and guidance to Programme/Project Managers and other project staff on programme/project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and quality assurance.
Qualification:
- Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, Law, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
- Master’s degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience:
- Experience in the field of international migration, management, and evaluation;
- Work experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, IOM Project Development, Management, Implementation and Monitoring systems;
- Experience in dealing with donors on project implementation and reporting;
- Experience and excellent understanding of the migration themes in East Africa and extensive knowledge of the arid and semi-arid regions; and,
- Experience in Liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions, and Non-Governmental Organizations.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IOM Head of Mission Support and Innovation Unit Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
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The Closing Date: 02 November 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.iom.int |
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