Apply: IOM Deputy Head of Movement Operations

By Gift Ejeh Ojima
May 21, 2024

Deadline: 02 June, 2024

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is seeking to fill the position of Deputy Head of Movement Operations, East and Southern Africa (ESA).

IOM is a related Organisation of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.

Responsibilities

In coordination with the Head of Movement Operations, ESA, support the oversight of IOM’s resettlement and other projects with movement operation components in ESA
Provide support in technical assistance, staff training, development, and succession planning, helping ensure all necessary resettlement support and IOM-facilitated movements, including staff travel, are carried out effectively and in an orderly manner
Implement global RMM policies and procedures, develop and standardise regional operating procedures, and work to prevent fraud and misconduct in resettlement and movement operations activities
Support Head of Movement Operations and Movement Operations Managers in the region in developing and maintaining strong liaison with programme partners and stakeholders, relevant government authorities, and any other concerned agencies and working groups to facilitate implementation of the resettlement and other projects with movement operations component
Mobilise resources, programme visibility, input into stakeholder programmes and institutional cooperation
Support Head of Movement Operations in providing strategic and technical advice and oversight of IOM projects aimed at supporting orderly migration in the area of resettlement and movement operations and related elements
Manage resettlement and movement operations to ensure activities occur in an efficient, effective and orderly manner in ESA locations where IOM has no offices
As needed, assist the Head of Movement Operations in guiding and supervising Movement Operations Managers and officers at IOM country missions in ESA, implementing the resettlement projects and other projects with movement operations activities
Support the Head of Movement Operations, ESA, in communicating and coordinating with external partners, including the relevant UN agencies and resettlement countries
Develop and maintain a positive working relationship between Resettlement and Movement Operations staff and external counterparts
Through communication with host governments, resettlement countries, relevant IOM units and other partner organisations, create, routinely update and disseminate a streamlined schedule for ESA Movement Operations that details all planned activities related to resettlement and movement operations
In close coordination with RMM HQ, design and administer operational monitoring of IOM Movement Operations in the RMM hub and the Country Offices in ESA
Create mechanisms by which projects can be remotely monitored and establish operational standards and measures of efficiency for ESA by which projects can be evaluated
Create and implement an effective feedback mechanism for IOM beneficiaries with the objective of giving beneficiaries a voice and providing them with an additional avenue for reporting issues related to IOM personnel, assistance providers, fraud and sexual exploitation and abuse
Report on and utilise feedback to improve the delivery of IOM assistance
Provide safe and secure locations for affected populations to live in, following design and implementation of operational standards for Transit Center (TC) activities across ESA, including establishing rules, regulations and standards related to such areas as health, hygiene, PSEA and security
Support the Head of Movement Operations, ESA, in organising and analysing data received by Movement Operations Managers and Officers from across the region on resettlement and movement operations activities and departures of IOM beneficiaries of any kind from ESA to the United States and other resettlement countries
Represent Resettlement and Movement Operations ESA at meetings, workshops and international conferences as needed and prepare reports, briefings, background information, narratives and statistical reporting as required
Proactively implement fraud prevention measures in all aspects of programme delivery in accordance with IOM policies, RMM Integrity Guidelines (RMM IGs) and PRM fraud prevention and mitigation measures
Bring to the attention of the Head of Movement Operations, ESA any fraud allegations and non-compliance of staff or other areas of concern, and provide plans for improvements, including QC enhancements, that will maintain the integrity of activities and improve effectiveness in ESA
Suggest possible improvements to the Head of Movement Operations, ESA, in order to improve quality of IOM assistance in movement and resettlement operations, and properly support the overall development of operations staff and movement-related activities in ESA
Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Science, International Relations, Regional Studies, Business Administration, 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
Knowledge of and prior experience of IOM’s Movement Operations programme implementation and administrative, financial and business rules and practices
Experience in project cycle management, preferably in RMM programming areas
Demonstrated record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with governmental and diplomatic authorities, national, regional and international institutions, as well as civil society actors; and,
Experience serving as a donor liaison and writing donor reports
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with and lead a team
Demonstrated proficiency with IGator, MiMOSA, and Amadeus
Excellent computer skills, high level of proficiency in spreadsheet and database applications

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