IOM Regional Sustainable Development Specialist Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs

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IOM Regional Sustainable Development Specialist Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

IOM Kenya looking for “Regional Sustainable Development Specialist”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before April 21, 2024.

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.

The IOM has published a job vacancy announcement on April 09, 2024 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Regional Sustainable Development Specialist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

IOM Job Vacancy 2024

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Develop and support integrated programming to deliver at-scale and impactful development outcomes:

Provide expert advice to the Regional Director and the Senior Management Team in the RO, and to the COs covered by the RO in the area of migration and sustainable development, including through regular updates, information sharing, and briefings on key relevant internal and external processes and opportunities.
Produce policy, analysis and research products on key linkages between migration and sustainable development, including regional integration and human mobility with a view to advance policy development enable RO and COs to develop at-scale programmes designed to support implementation of government frameworks, policies and programmes.
Actively engage in the conceptualization and formulation of RO and COs Strategies to advance migration and development and project proposals under the “Mainstreaming Migration into Development – MD” code, and work in close collaboration with Regional Thematic Specialists to advance integrated and at-scale government-led solutions across other project types.

Position in Organization:

Position Title: Regional Sustainable Development Specialist
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 21 April 2024

Qualification:

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

Experience

In depth experience of applying the 2030 agenda and the Global Compact on Migration lenses to policy and programming;
Experience of working with UN partners, the African Union, Regional Economic Communities, government counterparts, and other stakeholders in migration, development, and regional integration;
Field experience operating development programmes with an international organization or non-governmental organization is a distinct advantage;
Experience in usage of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.); and,
Experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication skills;
Demonstrated excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to think strategically;
Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
High degree of responsibility and motivation;
Demonstrated high level knowledge on the interrelationship between human mobility and sustainable development and how it applies to policy, strategic planning, programme design and implementation;
In-depth understanding of regional integration and human mobility in Africa;
Good track record of fundraising for at scale development programmes linked to government frameworks, policies and programmes is an advantage;
Proven capability to foster strong relationships with governmental authorities, regional platforms and fora, academia, the private sector, and other regional/international institutions and NGOs to develop strategic partnerships and joint programmes;
Proven capacity to deliver technical expertise and capacity development support to government and staff, including through drafting policy and position papers; and,
In depth understanding of complex drivers of human mobility in regional contexts is a distinct advantage.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or one of the regional languages is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.