Senior Programme Assistant – HIV in Emergencies

Vacancy Notice no: IOMKE/066/12
 

Functional Title: Senior Programme Assistant – HIV in Emergencies
 

Grade: G7
 

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