Vacancy
Notice no:IOMKE/066/12
Functional
Title:Senior Programme Assistant – HIV in Emergencies
Duty Station:Nairobi,
Kenya
Duration
of Assignment: 6 months special short term contract
General
Functions
Working
under the general supervision of the Migration Health Assessment Coordinator
for Africa and the Middle-East, under the direct supervision of the IOM Health
Promotion Programme Officer for East Africa, and in close consultation with UN
partners and IOM colleagues in Kenya and the region, the incumbent will be
responsible for providing high level technical support through the JUNTA, for
the coordination, project management, resource mobilization, and reporting upon
IOM HIV programming related to the HIV and Emergencies portfolio under the
JUNTA in Kenya. In particular, he/she will:
Essential
Functions
1. Serve as
focal point for planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring
activities under the Irish Aid project on HIV in Emergencies in collaboration
with partner agencies.
2. Assist
with the development of project proposals and maintain donor liaison for
expansion of the HIV in Emergencies programme in Kenya, in collaboration with
IOM’s PDIU, COM, and MHD counterparts.
3. Assist
with the development and implementation of activities within the Joint UN
Programme Support on HIV/AIDS (JUPSA) in Kenya, and additional projects, in
close collaboration partner agencies and cluster leads, utilizing these activities
as leverage for programme expansion in support of national priorities.
4. Maintain
liaison with focal points for HIV & Emergencies, MARPs, and regional
programming in NACC, NASCOP, and other governmental entities, and actively
participate in and offer extensive technical support in relevant coordination
forums.
5. Provide
technical assistance within the JUNTA on HIV & Emergencies and HIV &
People on the Move, and convene JUNTA partners when needed.
6. Communicate
and coordinate with IOM Migration Health Division (MHD) staff in East Africa,
and with colleagues in other regions, for sharing and lessons learned on HIV
& Emergencies.
7. Liaise
with colleagues, including the PHAMESA Public Information officer, and
contribute to the promotion of JUSPA activities in Kenya, including in press
releases, quarterly reporting, website content, and for finalization of
research reports.
8. Liaise
closely with MHD focal point on migration health assistance for crisis-affected
populations, and IOM’s Emergency and Post-Conflict (EPC) team for integration
of HIV and AIDS.
9. Drafts
periodic programme summaries and donor reports and coordinate the review and
clearance process.
10. Undertake
duty travels, as necessary.
11. Perform
such other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisors.
Desirable
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s
degree with 7 years of experience in development, public health, conflict
mitigation, peacebuilding.
2. Project
management and supervision, with exposure to UN, and HIV in emergencies
experience desired.
3. Knowledge
of governmental structures in Kenya, including NASCOP and NACC desired.
4. Knowledge
of sector or cluster coordination mechanisms related to natural and man-made
emergencies inK enya desired.
5. Familiarity
with migration health and social drivers of health and HIV in Africa is a
distinct asset.
6. Highly
professional English writing ability for proposals, editing, and report
production, with exquisite attention to detail.
7.
Desirable IOM Competencies:
a)
Behavioural - Accountability, Client Orientation, Continuous Learning,
Communication, Creativity and Initiative, Leadership and Negotiation ,
Performance Management, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Teamwork ,
Technological Awareness and Resource Mobilization;
b)
Technical - Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations, effectively
coordinates actions with other implementing partners, works effectively with
local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to
advance country office or regional objectives. (Based on the IOM Competency
Matrix).
8. Familiarity
with standard word processing, spread sheet, database, publishing, internet
research, and e-mail communication.
9. Thorough
knowledge of English. Working knowledge of Swahili an advantage.
Mode of
Application:
Submit
cover letter and CV including daytime telephone and e-mail address to:-
International
Organization for Migration (IOM),
Human
Resources Department,
P.O. Box
55040 – 00200,
Nairobi,
Kenya
or send
via e-mail to hrnairobi@iom.int
Closing
Date: 12th October, 2012
Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted
