Kenya: Senior Programme Assistant (Environmental Peacebuilding)

Sep 4, 2023 | International Organization for Migration: Somalia
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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. Internal candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

IOM Somalia’s Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) encompasses Community Stabilization portfolio and Environmental Peacebuilding Portfolio. Environmental Peacebuilding (EP) harnesses the gains made by previous IOM stabilization programs Breaking the Climate Conflict in Galmudug (Deegaan Bile Galmudug as shorthand) and Stabilization Support to Somalia II (Daryeel as shorthand) and aims to contribute to climate security efforts in Somalia. By creating conditions to simultaneously restore the environment and foster peace and stability, the social contract between Somali citizens and state institutions is rebuilt in an environmentally sustainable way, thereby providing a bridge to longer-term development interventions.

Under its Environmental Peacebuilding Portfolio, IOM is implementing several programs/projects across the four states Jubaland, Southwest State, Hirshabelle and Galmudug. These include the EU-funded Breaking the Climate-Conflict Cycle in Hirshabelle, Danish-funded Forging a Greener Peace in the Hirshabelle State of Somalia, FCDO-funded Rapid Stabilization Support to Somalia (RSS), and several projects in the pipeline by other donors.

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Community Stabilization) and direct supervision of Community Stabilization Officer, Community Stabilization Unit seeks to recruit a Senior Programme Assistant to support the programme in assisting with operations and programme implementation functions of all the ongoing Environmental Peacebuilding projects in close coordination with the Programme Officers. He/she will be based in Nairobi, with frequent travel to the field.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

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Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development Studies, International Relations, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience
  • High school diploma in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

  • Experience working with dynamic environment and coordination with field teams.
  • Experience in administrative and financial tasks
  • Experience working on community projects.

See original job posting here for full details.

Skills

  • Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of information technology in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of Somalia local context and dynamics.
  • Strong skills in analysis and problem solving.
  • Strong communication skills, including verbal and written.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and Kiswahili is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of Somali is an advantage.

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: Maintain 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 action and delegated work.
  • Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Note: Position based in Nairobi, Kenya, with frequent travel to Somalia.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this special 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.

HOW TO APPLY: recruitmentsomalia@iom.int

DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 14 SEPTEMBER 2023

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title: Senior Programme Assistant (Environmental Peacebuilding)

Vacancy Number: SVN/IOMSO/027/2023

Duty Station: IOM Somalia in Nairobi, Kenya

Classification: General Service Category, Grade G7

Type of Appointment: Special Short Term (SST), Six Months with Possibility of Extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 14 September, 2023