International Project Development Intern

I. Position Information

SVN No: SVN/IOMSO/105/2014

Position title : International Project Development Intern

Position grade : Intern

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya ( IOM Somalia)

Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension of additional 3 months)

Organizational unit:Migration Health Division

II. Organizational Context and Scope

Since 2008, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in close partnership with the governments, United Nations (UN), and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), has been addressing a range of critical public health issues in Somalia. Under the migration health programme led by Migration Health Division (MHD), IOM has been implementing the programme through more than 20 projects in over 15 project sites throughout Somalia, in order to improve the health conditions of migrants and their affected host communities.

The MHD programme activities in Somalia include: primary healthcare services provision, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention, safe water provision through cost-effective and environmentally-friendly water flocculation technology, hygiene promotion, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention including female genital mutilation (FGM) and early marriage, solar lantern provision, psychosocial support to survivors of GBV, cross-border disease surveillance, fitness-to-travel training for partners for internally displaced persons (IDP) return, technical and coordination capacity building in health and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) sector, especially among the relevant authorities (Ministries of Health, National AIDS Commissions, Ministries of Water, etc.). IOM also conducts a number of epidemiological studies on water quality, HIV, and GBV. Over the years, IOM has provided life-saving humanitarian assistance to more than 200,000 migrants and their affected communities in Somalia.

III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Under the supervision of Chief of Mission and the technical guidance of Health Programme Coordinator, and in close coordination and consultation with MHD colleagues, Project Development Officers, as well as other units in Nairobi and the fields, the incumbent will assist the Mission, in particular MHD team, in developing new migration health projects and reporting implementation progress to donors.

The specific tasks and responsibilities include:

1. Assist in drafting concept notes and proposals, in close collaboration with Project Development Officers, for potential donors and funding opportunities such as the Government of Japan, Common Humanitarian Funds (CHF), Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), the Government of France, European Commission (EC), Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM), United Nations Human Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), etc.
2. Assist in providing technical assistance in formulating new projects by analyzing IOM’s comparative advantage in health/medical services in terms of its expertise, capacity and funding opportunities.
3. Assist in identifying potential and realistic funding opportunities by collecting donor information, liaising with potential donors, and attending coordination meetings.
4. Work closely with Communications Unit in developing visibility materials to appeal to donors for resource mobilization.
5. Assist in compiling implementation data from the field and drafting and editing periodical reports.
6. Assist in conducting research (project baseline and post-intervention survey, HIV epidemiological study, etc.).
7. Assist in general administrative and financial tasks as requested.
8. Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by Health Programme Coordinator
   IV. Competencies
   a) Personal commitment, efficiency and results-driven. b) Sound organizational skills with strict attention to detail. c) Excellent communication skills. d) Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a diverse team e) Flexible and able to adapt quickly to new, different environments. f) Objective and analytical. g) Capable of working under pressure. h) Fluency in English, Knowledge of Arabic or Somali is an advantage.

V. Personal Development
The incumbent will acquire information about IOM, basic knowledge in the area of migration health and project development process, and will gain hands-on experience in working in an international multi-cultural environment, with an intergovernmental organization.

VI. Education and Experience

1. Master’s degree (in progress) or higher from an accredited academic institutions in Public Health, International Relations, WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), Social Science or related fields.
2. International experience, preferably work experience in developing countries.
3. Strong writing and analytical skills in English.
4. Translation skills in Arabic, Somali, French or Japanese an asset.
5. Good knowledge of conducting public health and/or WASH research. Experience in using SPSS, SAS, Epi Info an asset.
6. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet applications.

VII. Languages

Required English Fluent

Advantageous Arabic, Somali, French and Japanese

HOW TO APPLY:

Method of Application: Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter Quoting the Vacancy Notice Number, with three professional references and contacts (email or telephone) to the:

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Somalia Coordinating office in Nairobi

Human Resources Department,

Gitanga Groove, off Gitanga Road

P.O. Box 1810 - 00606

Nairobi

Or

Send by email to: recruitmentsomalia@iom.int

Closing Date: 09 December 2014

Note:

ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.