Senior Associate - Policy and Coordination

ABOUT THE COMPANY 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 162 member states, a further 9 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.

IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. JOB SUMMARY EducationHigh School Diploma with training in Political sciences, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Relations, or a related field and with 6 years of relevant experience.OR;University degree in Political sciences, Social Sciences, International Relations, Public Relations, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 4 years of relevant professional experience.Experience  Minimum 4 years of experience working as government liaison preferably in UN, International Organizations or NGO sector working with top level government officials and embassies.    Demonstrated skills in developing network with the government of Kenya as well as the international community.Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skillsIOM functional competencies required: effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative analytical thinker, active learner, strong team player and cross-cultural facilitator.Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervisionStrong monitoring, reporting and evaluation skills.Hard working and initiative taking RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to strengthening the cooperation between IOM and all relevant stakeholders for programme development and implementation in Kenya.Assist in strengthening of institutional relations with the Government, UN and civil society and support on policy and coordination related matters.Assist with receiving Government inputs, involvement, and commitment to all migration related initiatives in and involving Kenya.Support with gathering and presenting information on policies and migration related frameworks, tools and research reports and developing policy brief.Support with capacity building initiatives relevant to migration related policies, frameworks, SOPs, and other relevant curriculums.Assist in strengthening of institutional relations with all Government of Kenya entities and support with relevant policy, coordination, and liaison matters.Support on the planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of UN frameworks, including the Kenya United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) in coordination and inputs from relevant IOM Kenya Units and Programmes.Support the Government an