Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing:ย
Unit: Immigration and Border Governance (IBG)
Project Name: Countering Transnational Threats on Lake Victoria by Enhancing Border Security Capacities and Coordination between Authorities in Kenya, Uganda, and the United Republic of Tanzaniaโ Project Name: Supporting the Government of Kenya in the implementation of Advance Passenger Information (API)/Passenger Name Record (PNR)ย systemsCategory A Consultants: Tasks to be performed under this contractย
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
Assist logistical,ย administrative and financial aspects ofย IBG projects in coordination with other colleagues in the unit.ย Liaise with the government partners and local authorities, counterpartsย in carrying out community engagement and policing activities, capacity building trainings, project evaluations, and other events in the fields. Draft project-related correspondence, activity progress reports, and other relevant background documentsย Facilitate dialogues and discussions during community outreach, advocacy, and awarenessย related activitiesย Maintain, update and compile project documentation, including payment requests, Purchase Requisition, and similar routine project documentation for the projects.ย Represent IOM at the meetings and conferencesย at county level. Organize conferences, meetings and trainingsย related to the projects.ย Undertake duty travels relating to the project activities, as required. Perform any other duties relevant as assigned.Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
Timely and accurate submission of assigned assignments Compliance with internal IOM/UN guidelines (Finance, Procurement, Travel etc) Effective communication with internal and external partners. Efficient project documentation.Education, Experience and/or skills required
Required Qualifications and Experienceย ย
Educationย
Bachelorโs degree in political or social Science, International Relations, Law or field from an accredited academic institution with 2 years relevant working experience.ยOr
Completed High School diploma from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.ยExperienceย ย ย
Professional experience in project implementation in international donor funded projects.ย Experience in contributing to drafting project documents and reports.ย Familiarity with issues of migration, immigration and border management Understanding of security issues such as violent extremism and terrorism.ย Work experience in IOM, UN agency or non-governmental organization, or international organization is required.ย Extensive experience in liaison and cooperation with governmental authorities and UN partners is mandatory.ย Good level of computer literacy, including database applications.ย Previous work with migration issues and the ability to make adequate presentations.ย Experience working in hardship situations.ย Experience in Immigration and Border Governance projects would be an advantage.ย Experience in field level programme implementation and understanding Kenya borders would be an added advantage.ยLanguage
Fluency in English and Kiswahili.ยTravel required
Duty/Field travel is expected.Interested candidates are required to submit the following:
An Application/Cover Letter and an updated resume/curriculum vitae Copies of Certificates and Testimonialsยย