IOM Hiring Senior Programme Assistant – Recovery and Resilience

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Coordinator – Recovery and Resilience, and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer – Resilience and Solutions based in Nairobi, and the administrative supervision, the successful candidate will assist the implementation, monitoring and coordination of IOM Kenya’s emergency response, recovery and resilience-building projects and activities. S/he will closely coordinate with other technical/thematic staff, as relevant, in support of an integrated, multisectoral programmatic approach assisting populations affected by or vulnerable to the
impacts of environmental degradation, climate change, natural hazards, conflict and/or instability.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist with implementation, monitoring and coordination of IOM Kenya emergency response, recovery and resilience-building activities in Mandera County spanning cash-based interventions, emergency shelter/NFI, WASH support, livelihoods, social cohesion, durable solutions and disaster risk reduction.
2. In close coordination with relevant project managers, assist with operational, administrative, and financial aspects of ongoing projects and activities ensuring that implementation meets the intended scope, timeframe, quality, targets and budget; engage with project beneficiaries and proactively identify problems and recommend remedial action.
3. In coordination with relevant project managers, assist in the planning and implementation of needs-assessments in disaster or conflict-affected communities; participate in inter-agency humanitarian needs assessments, as requested.
4. Assist with the execution of sound Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning processes that encourage real time improvement based on lessons learned; undertake field visits to monitor and evaluate impact of programme activities on beneficiaries and receive and report beneficiary feedback, as required.
5. Participate in inter-agency coordination mechanisms and meetings at the county level; proactively coordinate activities with county and local government partners and Implementing Partners (IPs).