Programme Manager (CCCM) (P3) IOM Somalia in Nairobi, Kenya (Only open to internal candidates and previous IOM staff members affected by SAP) Full Time NEW

Job Identification (Reference Number): 16275
Position Title: Programme Manager (CCCM) (P)
Duty Station City: Nairobi – SO11
Duty Station Country: Kenya
Grade: P-3
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 6 months
Closing date: 16 August 2025

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. 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 is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

This is an expedited recruitment process open only to:
a) internal candidates; and,
b) former IOM staff members who were separated in the last 12 months due to the structural adjustment process.

This process is not open to external applicants; their applications will not be considered at this time.

Context

Somalia continues to face a deeply entrenched humanitarian crisis. According, nearly 6.0 million people—an increase from 5.2 million—are now in need of humanitarian assistance. This growing need stems from a convergence of conflicts, acute climate shocks, violence, forced evictions, and widespread insecurity.

Internal displacement remains at critical levels: as of mid‑2025, around 2.9 million people have been displaced internally due to conflict, drought, flooding, and other factors. These individuals are living across more than 2,000 informal and semi-formal sites—with about 600 sites managed directly by IOM’s CCCM teams. Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) reside in precarious conditions, with overcrowded settlements, limited access to essential services, and elevated protection risks.

Drivers of displacement are diverse and interlinked: ongoing clan-based and political conflicts (such as the Las Anod crisis displacing 150,000–200,000 since 2023); escalating Al-Shabaab and Islamic State attacks; deficiencies in national security forces; the drawdown of African Union/Troop (ATMIS) presence; and recurrent droughts and floods. The recent extreme drought (2021–2023) affected over 4.4 million Somalis, triggering further food insecurity and displacement.

Within this challenging environment, IOM’s CCCM programme is vital. Operating across 600+ IDP sites, it ensures site-level coordination, facilitates access to basic services, improves living conditions, and fosters centralized linkages to external humanitarian assistance. With a strong emphasis on durable solutions, CCCM’s work directly supports the priorities of the national CCCM Cluster.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Somalia and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (Emergency and Post-Crisis) the Programme Manager (CCCM) will be responsible and accountable for the development, management and implementation of all Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Programme activities.

Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and implement the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) strategy of IOM in country, ensuring an adaptive and progressive programme that emphasizes rapid, resilient, and durable approaches.

2. Manage the CCCM Programme, including preparing concept notes, proposals, joint appeals and budgets, and developing and ensuring mechanisms and modalities to be implemented are appropriate, context specific, and in line with global standards and best practices.

3. Backstop the operational, administrative, programmatic and financial management aspects of the programme, including oversight responsibility of project implementation. Ensure that CCCM projects meet their intended scope, timeframe, quality, and budgetary requirements, and take action to address issues, changes, delays, or required workarounds for timely completion of activities.

4. In coordination with IOM’s Project Support Unit (PSU), proactively lead resource mobilization efforts to ensure the continued development and success of the CCCM programme in Somalia.

5. Ensure monitoring activities are carried out to evaluate and assess the implementation of CCCM projects, remotely and through monthly field visits to the areas of operation, and ensure that the CCCM staff are properly utilizing the resources made available to effectively provide services to the beneficiaries.

6. Substantively support the CCCM cluster coordination team and cluster partners, participate in the development of cluster strategies and assessments, and act as officer-in-charge for the Cluster Co-Coordinator during times of absence.

7. Develop and oversee contracts with service providers or implementing partners, and ensure adequate contracts management, close out procedures, and final payments to the contractors.

8. Lead, manage and coach CCCM team members and develop and provide appropriate and relevant training and capacity building.

9. Ensure appropriate coordination and integration with all relevant humanitarian stakeholders in all CCCM activities in Somalia, including but not limited to Shelter and Non-Food Items (S/NFI), Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), Durable Solutions (DS), Health, Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Housing, Land, and Property (HLP), and Protection.

10. Ensure that relevant permits and authorizations are obtained from the local authorities for project stability and good relations with the local government.

11. Mainstream Gender Based Violence (GBV), Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Complaints Feedback Mechanism (CFM), Communicating with Communities (CWC) and other protection related aspects in CCCM project development and implementation.

12. Ensure that all project data is well captured and presented via info-products and media platforms in collaboration with the Information Management Team and Project Support Unit (PSU).

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, Humanitarian Affairs, Conflict Studies, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Management experience in the field of IDPs/refugee and migration related issues, including technical cooperation, project development and project/programme implementation and evaluation;
• Work experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) – experience in the region is an asset;
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and good level of computer literacy, including database applications; and,
• Experience in Camp Coordination & Camp Management at a managerial level, in emergency and conflict environments; significant CCCM technical experience to guide and lead the CCCM programme teams.

Skills

• Good knowledge of UN, IOM and NGO mandates and programmes in the IDP humanitarian responses, post conflict construction and development;
• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners; and,
• Works effectively with donors, local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of Somali is an advantage.

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

This vacancy is only open to current and former IOM staff members who were separated in the last 12 months due to the structural adjustment process.

The duty location may move as needed by programmatic changes.

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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