Position Title : Project Officer (Disarmament, Demobilization, and
Reintegration (DDR))
Duty Station : Nairobi, Kenya
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Nine months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 13 February 2017
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. 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
2. 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, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
IOM is a leading partner in supporting the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGoS) to increase community resilience to violent extremism and prevent violent extremism amongst vulnerable groups. Assistance is focused toward capacity-building initiatives for government ministries, community dialogues and information sharing, community empowerment programming, and skills-based training. IOM’s efforts in this area are geared toward national ownership and undertaken in support of the Federal Government of Somalia’s (FGoS) National Programme for Disengaged Combatants and Youth at Risk, and in close coordination with UN and local partners.
This position is located within the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) Unit of IOM Somalia. Under the overall supervision of the DDR Coordinator, the direct supervision of the DDR Project Manager, the successful candidate will act as a focal point and main interlocutor for IOM’s support to the National Programme, including through coordination and liaison with the Ministry of Information and Communication, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Interior and National Security, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Human Development and Public Services, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), and local authorities. S/he will also provide managerial oversight for IOM project activities related to strategic communications, community engagement, and skills-based training.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of national-level activities designed to build the capacity of relevant ministries of the FGoS to implement the National Programme.
- Assist the DDR Project Manager to supervise and manage all procurement/logistics activities, staff on-boarding and training, and other HR or admin tasks as needed.
- Assist in initiating dialogue and sensitization workshops aimed at increasing community resilience to violent extremism.
- Support the implementation of strategic communications’ activities aimed at awareness-raising and information sharing.
- Oversee implementation of community development initiatives including quick impact projects and infrastructure development.
- Support the implementation of skills-based training aimed at providing alternative livelihoods to vulnerable populations.
- Liaise and act as the IOM focal point with relevant government authorities/counterparts, UN partners, implementing partners and the mission support units as necessary.
- Assist the DDR Unit in identifying programme gaps, developing programmatic interventions, and ensuring partner support.
- Coordinate and administer budgets in line with National Programme and donor requirements.
- Prepare timely and regular programme reports/updates in line with donor requirements and for mission purposes.
- Serve as Office Manager for the DDR team based in Nairobi.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Law, Political or Social Studies, International Affairs or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously;
• Previous work experience in one or more of the following thematic areas a distinct advantage: DDR, PVE, and CVE;
• Experience coordinating information-sharing, sensitization, or awareness-raising activities within a community;
• Project experience related to one or more of the following topics: stabilization, government capacity building, community-led recovery, and conflict mitigation.
• Prior experience working with vulnerable groups in a highly complex conflict area, particularly in areas related to DDR, human rights, or peacekeeping;
• Experience working with various stakeholders including UN agencies, NGOs, government, and donors;
• Thorough knowledge of Somalia, including socioeconomic and political context.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Somali is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
• 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 13 February 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
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 31.01.2017 to 13.02.2017
Requisition: SVN 2017/12 (P) - Project Officer (DDR) (P2) - Nairobi, Kenya (54956565) Released
Posting: Posting NC54956597 (54956597) Released
