Kenya: Regional Migration, Environment and Climate Change Specialist

Jul 17, 2017 | International Organization for Migration
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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 environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

  1. Internal candidates
  1. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Regional Director for East and Horn of Africa and the thematic oversight of the Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC) Head of Division at Headquarters (HQ), the successful candidate will act as a regional thematic resource person. S/he will monitor and analyse regional thematic trends; support regional thematic project development, and review and endorse projects related to his/her thematic area in the Regional Office for East and Horn of Africa.The MECC Thematic Specialist will directly coordinate work with the MECC Focal Point based in the Regional Office for Southern Africa, who reports to the Regional Director for Southern Africa. He/she will contribute to the development of MECC activities led by the Regional Office for Southern Africa

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

 

Act as a thematic resource person providing capacity building, training, and general support to Country Offices (COs) in the region. Contribute to building the capacities of IOM staff in the thematic area of MECC and to mainstreaming environmental and climate change dimensions in other relevant thematic areas.

Contribute to determination of regional strategies in MECC thematic programming with Field Offices and Member States, provide technical input for the development of complementary national strategies and connect the MECC field to other migration relevant policy and practice areas.

Act as the main counterpart to the MECC Division in HQ, ensure coordination, knowledge exchange and information flows between MECC Division and the regional offices.

Provide technical guidance and information to governments and other agencies working with migration, environment and climate change issues and strengthen the knowledge base relating to thematic area.

Identify emerging issues relevant to the thematic area and develop regional and multi-country programmes and projects in the thematic area and identify anticipated synergies between thematic areas in close coordination with the Regional Project Development Officer (RPDO), where available and in close coordination with MECC Focal Point in the Regional Office for Southern Africa when relevant.

Review, endorse, and track project proposals developed by COs in the region, coordinate and provide regular updates to the MECC HQ Division on projects endorsed. Ensure that all endorsed projects are:

  • consistent with the IOM Constitution, IOM Strategy and the Organization’s policies, MECC institutional thematic priorities, strategy, guidelines and manuals and any relevant national and/or regional strategies;
  • coherent, relevant, and feasible, and take into account good practices in the respective migration/thematic area(s);
  • developed according to IOM’s project development procedures as established in the IOM Handbook on Projects.

Participate in and actively contribute to IOM’s network of RTSs globally, analyze and share best practices with MECC Division and other relevant HQ Divisions and COs.

Contribute to the development of regional thematic guidance notes, information sheets and policy documents in coordination with the MECC Focal Point in the Regional Office for Southern Africa, Regional Policy and Liaison Officers (RLPOs), Country Offices (COs), the MECC Division and relevant HQ Division(s).

Provide thematic guidance to Project Managers through sharing information with the COs at the regional level(s) and providing general technical support upon request from the field in coordination with the RPLO and MECC Focal point in the Regional Office Southern Africa.

Ensure the delivery of quality MECC thematic training to governments as required by COs in the region.

Represent IOM in the region by actively participating in conferences, workshops and meetings related to the thematic area of expertise, as required by the Regional Director, in coordination with the MECC Division and the MECC Focal Point in the Regional Office for Southern Africa when relevant.

Facilitate coordination and collaboration between IOM and with UN-Environment headquartered in Nairobi and relevant environmental conventions.

Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

  • Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Economics, Migration Studies, International Relations, Law, Environmental Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
  • University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

  • Advanced understanding on migration in relation to environment, climate change and natural disasters;
    • Demonstrated high level of expertise in the thematic area relevant to project development;
    • Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, IOM project development, management and reporting;
  • Writing, research and publishing track record in particular in migration and environmental issues;
  • Sound knowledge of international for a and policy process in the areas of migration, climate change, environment, disaster risk reduction, knowledge of frameworks such as UN conventions on climate change, ecosystems, desertification etc.
  • Understanding of legal frameworks human rights approaches, soft law and protection issues related to environmental migration.
  • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, donors, academia, other national/international institutions and NGOs;
  • Proven flexibility to coordinate contributions from diverse stakeholders
  • Excellent team building skills with a track record in team coordination and building trust;
  • Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation;
  • Experience of regional issues a distinct advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of other IOM/UN official languages is an advantage.

 

Desirable Competencies:

  • 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:

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.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 security clearances.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 20 July 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 07.07.2017 to 20.07.2017