Regional Peace, Recovery and Solutions Officer (P3) Nairobi, Kenya Full Time NEW

Job Identification (Reference Number): 17679
Position Title: Regional Peace, Recovery and Solutions Officer (P)
Duty Station City: Nairobi
Duty Station Country: Kenya
Grade: P-3
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Closing date: 03 December 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

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
   Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Context

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) and overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (Operations), and the guidance of the Peace, Recovery, and Solutions Division in Headquarters (HQ), the Regional Peace, Recovery and Solutions Officer coordinates and supports the implementation of institutional policy and programmatic approaches from HQ in Country Offices (COs) across the Region. Specifically, Regional Peace, Recovery and Solutions Officer provides oversight, quality control, and thematic expertise to promote consistent, cohesive, and quality evidence-based programming. Under the leadership of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) and together with other Regional Thematic Units (RTUs), the Regional Peace, Recovery and Solutions Officer contributes to thought leadership on saving lives and protecting individuals on the move, driving solutions to displacement, and facilitating regular pathways for migration. Under the RO Humanitarian and Recovery Unit, the Regional Peace, Recovery and Solutions Officer identifies regional opportunities and risks, fosters knowledge sharing, encourages policy and research development, and supports cross-thematic collaboration internally. Externally, the Regional Peace, Recovery and Solutions Officer also provides advocacy, policy, and programmatic recommendations regarding Peace and Recovery to regional entities, Member States, and relevant migration fora, spearheaded by IOM’s RO and CO leadership.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate building the capacities of COs in the Region through training (formal and on-the- job) and expert thematic guidance in line with the Peace, Recovery, and Solutions Division under the Department of Humanitarian Response and Recovery (DHRR).

2. Participate in regional meetings/working groups relevant to PRS Division and develop country-specific or regional initiatives in collaboration with relevant COs and Regional Thematic Units (RTUs) in the RO.

3. Coordinate knowledge management efforts in coordination with the Regional Project Development Officer, the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery), and HQ, including the collection of information, best practices and lessons learned from COs for regional reporting.

4. As delegated by the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery), coordinate the review, endorsement, and monitoring of project proposals developed by COs in the Region in line with the responsibilities of the RO Humanitarian Response and Recovery Unit.

5. Lead on the mainstreaming of transversal best practices and risk management, including but not limited to coordinating closely with Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) – Geneva on human rights due diligence processes (HRDD), when working with non-UN security actors and ensuring conflict sensitivity principles.

6. Ensure Country Offices comply with minimum standards for programming, remaining within the parameters of engagement defined by HQ, particularly with respect to high risk and highly contextual programming such as stabilization, DDR/DDRR, preventing violent extremism and peace and security.

7. Maintain regular coordination with relevant HQ Departments, Divisions and Offices, as well as Global Offices (GOs), Country Offices for Partnership and Advocacy (COPA), and Liaison Offices, to facilitate review, endorsement, and monitoring of proposals, reports and overall resource mobilization efforts in the Region relevant to PRD.

8. Monitor and assess PRD-related contextual developments and trends in the Region, in collaboration with the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery), other RTUs, COs, the Peace, Recovery, and Solutions Division, DHRR, and GOs, to support resource mobilization, programming excellence and project implementation.

9. Provide technical and thematic expertise to COs on complex situations including travel as needed, as requested by the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery), particularly as it relates to peace and recovery programming.

10. Facilitate coordination, prioritization and operational planning relevant to PRD in the Region including through the use of the Migration Crisis Operational Framework.

11. Coordinate and support the development of regional, multi-country and cross-border programmes and projects relevant to the Peace, Recovery, and Solutions Division.

12. Coordinate resource mobilization in the region relevant to PRD, including through advocacy in conjunction with the RO Humanitarian Response and Recovery Unit, HQ, GOs, Liaison Offices, among others.

13. Coordinate the development of regional thematic guidance notes, information sheets and policy documents in coordination with COs, RTUs, HQ and other IOM offices as relevant.

14. Coordinate the development and maintenance of partnerships in Region, including with the governments, UN, special political missions, NGOs, private sector, civil society, academia and others as relevant.

15. Promote the use of a data-driven and evidence-based approach to IOM programming in the region, in close coordination with the Regional Data Hub and COs.

16. Undertake travel to COs in the region to advise and guide the development and implementation of PRD-related activities and support risk monitoring in close coordination with the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery).

17. Oversee and support the integration of cross cutting priorities in CO programming related to PRD.

18. In the absence of the Regional Thematic Specialist (Humanitarian Response and Recovery) during leave or duty travel, ensure the continued functioning of the RO Humanitarian Response and Recovery Unit by managing and responding to requests from internal or external partners.

19. Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Social Science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with at least seven years of relevant professional experience.

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

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in peace and recovery, and related areas relevant to project development and management, thematic capacity building, and liaison;
• Experience working in non-OECD countries managing peace and recovery projects;
• Experience in liaison, resource mobilization, and advocacy with governmental and diplomatic officials, national and international institutions and organizations, civil society, and private sector actors;
• Experience working in an international, inter-governmental, or non-governmental organization, United Nations, or government; and,
• Experience in the design and implementation of capacity building on peace and recovery.

Skills

• Ability to understand complex contexts and fast-changing migration and displacement dynamics and ability to frame them in their regional, global, and political contexts;
• Proven track record of successful engagement with donors, developing projects, and mobilizing resources for IOM priority areas;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate with a diverse teams of specialists;
• Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to effectively summarize, present, and communicate findings;
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of relevant international standards and classifications relevant to peace and recovery; and,
• Proven agent of change or willingness to foster a culture of learning and knowledge management.

Languages

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

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

Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.

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.

Notes

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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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 and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff member in the Professional category 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.

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