Policy Associate

The Policy Associate will support the implementation of project site work plans and planned activities for the MPA Programme by assisting in the organization of meetings with project stakeholders. The role involves coordinating with the IOM Somalia Office in Nairobi, following up on procurement and financial processes in accordance with IOM rules and regulations, and maintaining records to track financial, logistical, and procurement aspects of project implementation. The incumbent will undertake regular field visits to monitor project implementation, bring urgent issues to the attention of the Project Manager, National Officer, and Head of Sub-Office for guidance, and document good practices for future reference. Additionally, the Policy Associate will support coordination with Labour Migration and Human Development (LMHD) and Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) Units, following up on assignments related to policy development, NCM, and activities supporting migration governance of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and relevant partners. The role includes organizing weekly and monthly reviews of project implementation, compiling updates on progress, challenges, and follow-up actions, and assisting in drafting periodic reports by providing inputs for internal and external reporting requirements. Regular communication with project counterparts is essential to follow up on planned activities and identify implementation issues.

Education: High school diploma with five years of relevant professional experience; OR Bachelor's degree in social sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration or relevant field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.; Experience: Supporting project implementation in immigration and border governance programmes; Communication and liaison with government and project counterparts; Organizing and facilitating workshops and training sessions; Drafting reports in English; Supporting procurement and finance processes; Using computer applications, including Outlook, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and internet applications.; Skills: Knowledge of project implementation, monitoring and reporting approaches; Familiarity with Migrant Protection and Assistance programmes.; Languages: Fluency in English and Swahili (oral and written) is required. All IOM staff members must be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).; Competencies: IOM’s competency framework will be assessed during the selection process.