National Consultancy- Software Developer (Agentic AI/ML Engineering Expert)

Reference: UNDP-SOM-00591

Beneficiary countries or territories: Somalia

Registration level: Basic

Published on: 24-Jan-2026

Deadline on: 28-Jan-2026 04:00 (GMT -5.00)

Reference: UNDP-SOM-00591 Beneficiary countries or territories: Somalia Registration level: Basic Published on: 24-Jan-2026 Deadline on: 28-Jan-2026 04:00 (GMT -5.00)

Description

Country: Kenya

Description of the Assignment: National Consultancy- Software Developer (Agentic AI/ML Engineering Expert)

Period of assignment/services (75 days): [Within Six months]

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UNSPSC Codes

J: Services

80000000: Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services

80110000: Human resources services

80111600: Temporary personnel services

80111608: Temporary information technology software developers

The Head of Communications and Media reports to the Senior Director Programme Development, Communications and Engagement (PDCE) and he/she is responsible for:

•  Developing and implementing communications and media plan for the country office
•  Initiating drafts of media related outputs (press releases, Q&A documents and key advocacy messages)
•  Consistently collects contents to ensure brand visibility (case studies, video, photos, multimedia contents etc) for use by the SCI and members
•  Proactively works with humanitarian team to support humanitarian comms and media needs

Overall, s/he is responsible for designing and delivering robust communications and media plan to support country strategic plan. S/he is responsible for developing and sharing of quality information and other communication materials, managing and updating social media platforms and supporting other staff members to achieve brand consistency in line with organizational policy standards and donor requirements.

S/he works closely with the New Business Development team, area leadership team, Child Rights and Advocacy team, Program Managers and partners to promote Save the Children’s policy influencing and public campaigns to influence internal and external audience. The post holder contributes to maintaining relationships with the media, members and donors to advance children’s rights agenda in the country.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Senior Director Programme Development, Communications and Engagement

Staff directly reporting to this post: 2 Media and Comms officers and 1 Assistant.

Working contacts:

Internal: Matrix managed by Senior Director Programme Development, Communications and Engagement for work plans and sign-off procedures, Member, SCI media team (GCCU/GMU) and national media with technical support provided by Regional Media, Technical Specialists, Humanitarian team, Program Managers, thematic leads, partnership and humanitarian team

External: CSOs partners, child rights groups, parent associations, media, consultants, service providers, local authorities, and partners, international and domestic publics.

Development & Quality team, advocacy colleagues, Regional Advisors, technical counterparts in other organisation, donors etc.

The role is also expected to engage with internal technical working groups and communities of practice.

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified IT Intern

About the job

Provide technical support of the staff and be the main point of contact for IT related issues in the DRC office and field offices.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Technical Support

•  Ensure all staff are connected to OneDrive for data backup and monitor its usage on a regular basis.
•  Advise and instruct staff (users) on IT best practices, internet and email usage, and appropriate course of action where problems are encountered.
•  Perform General repairs for  computers in the office.
•  Ensure to implement preventive maintenance Q1-Q4 in Mogadishu as per the provided checklist by IT Specialist and update the preventive maintenance tracker.
•  Identify IT equipment gaps and share with the IT Specialist
•  Ensure to implement and install DRC standard image and configure joining Azure AD to all laptops in Mogadishu as per the guide provided by the IT Specialist

Digitalization and Training

•  Train Area staff on DRC digital workspace (MS Teams, Yammer, SharePoint, Planner, and forms) twice a year as per the training guide.
•  Provide cyber security training for area staff regularly.
•  Ensure to upload training attendance sheet IT SharePoint.
•  Ensure to archive area staff handover data to the respective workspaces during the exit clearance.

Internet Management

• •  Ensure to immediately alert with Technical Line Manager whenever there’s an internet outage in the area offices.
  •  Communicate with the ISP technical staff for troubleshooting and backups.
  • Ensure the network of the office is done in the proper way and there is a strong signal available in every corner of the office. There should be no visible wires on the walls and the structure should look nice and covered.
  • Monitor internet traffic and ensure group policies vs connected devices are updated on a daily basis to utilize DRC bandwidth properly.
  • Follow up internet contract expiry period with Area Supply chain.

Staff onboarding

•  Ensure to provide extensive IT induction to new staff on IT Digital Vision, Policies, and SOPs.
•  Once staff submits ID card details, ensure to design print the ID card
•  Ensure to register new staff to the Biometric Attendance system.

Other

•  Ensure all employees adhere to DRC internet policy and understand these policies.
•  When necessary conduct investigation on emails and internet usage by staff and report to your Technical LM.
•  Make recommendations to procurement and staff in regards to IT equipment as per Country IT standardization.
•  Closely work with area logistics to ensure you have the updated IT inventory list and can advise anytime required. Involve the disposing process and identify which item should be disposed of and for what reason.
•  Document network and other IT issues and resolutions for future reference.
•  As needed, install, configure, maintain and ensure secure operation of: Internet telecommunications; servers, desktop/laptop hardware and software, and peripherals; Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks.
•  Stay Current on all relevant and upcoming Technologies.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have:

Required

•  Bachelor’s degree in  Computer Science or other related field from a recognized institution.
•  More than 2 Years’ experience working in an IT support environment preferably in an INGO.
•  Advanced level of Hardware/software troubleshooting experience.
•  Advanced, Solid knowledge of network and communications technology, to include but, limited to, server operating systems including both windows and Linux based OS, network architecture, IP based networks (voice and data), Satellite communications, desktop solutions, email systems, etc.
•  Quick in learning new systems
•  Able to work under harsh and extreme conditions, good judgment and problem-solving skills.
•  Excellent Communication skills, and fluent in spoken English and Somali.
•  Languages: Somali (Fluent), English (Fluent), Arabic (Basic)

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 4 months

Band: Intern position

Work location: Mogadishu

Start date: 25th November 2025

Reporting to: IT Specialist

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for

employees on national contract.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 9th November 2025, This position is open to female candidates only. Qualified females are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.

Title: National technical expert

​Requisition ID: 5790 Grade: NOC (SB-5) Country: Somalia Duty Station: Mogadiscio Category: National Consultant Type of Job Posting: External Private Posting Employment Type: NonStaff-When Act. Employed Contract Duration: 6 months Application deadline: 04-Aug-2025

Vacancy Announcement TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL Only nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are considered eligible.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Departments/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

Under the overall direction of the Director General, and in close collaboration with all relevant organizational entities within UNIDO, the Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development (TCS), headed by a Managing Director, ensures the Organization’s application of strategies and interventions for sustainable industrial development related to environment, energy, Micro, Small and Medium-Enterprises (MSMEs), and digitalization. The Directorate also oversees the Organization’s normative contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through industrial policy advice and capacity development. Through coordination in-house and with Member States and industry stakeholders, it ensures that the services provided in these areas contribute to effective and appropriate technical, business and policy solutions and are focused on results, scaling up and positioning UNIDO as a leading platform for industrial development in developing countries and global fora.

The Directorate is responsible for the Division of Industrial Policy Advice and Capacity Development (TCS/IPC), and technical Divisions of Circular Economy and Green Industry (TCS/CEG), Energy and Climate Action (TCS/ECA), Climate Innovation and Montreal Protocol (TCS/CMP); MSME Competitiveness, Quality and Job Creation (TCS/SME); and Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence (TCS/DAI). Leveraging the diverse skill sets of UNIDO personnel and the services provided by the two TC directorates, TCS collaborates closely with IET to develop and implement programmes and projects, aiming at enhancing synergy and complementarity and maximizing UNIDO corporate performance and impacts on the ground. The Directorate also ensures close coordination and collaboration among the Divisions as well as with relevant entities in all Directorates across the Organization.

The position is located under the Climate Innovation and Montreal Protocol Division (TCS/CMP). Under the supervision of the Managing Director of the Directorate of Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development (TCS), and in close coordination with other organizational entities within UNIDO, the Division of Climate Innovation and Montreal Protocol (TCS/CMP) assists Member States in the emergence, deployment, and large-scale up-take of solutions for low carbon and climate resilient industrialization. The division promotes system innovation approach to achieve transformational change in climate change by innovating across key levers of change including technology, finance, policy, and regulation.

The Division is responsible for the dual mandate of accelerating innovation and building climate innovation ecosystems to promote low-carbon and climate-resilient industrialization; and planning, developing and implementing interventions to facilitate compliance with the Montreal Protocol and, in particular, its Kigali Amendment and to support countries in achieving their NDCs. In addition, the Division is responsible, in close collaboration with other relevant entities of the Organization, for facilitating the transfer of innovative low-carbon and climate adaptation solutions and building markets to ensure their widespread use by industry and local communities, thereby contributing to climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience in recipient countries. It collaborates closely on relevant and converging issues with TCS/CEG, TCS/ECA and IET/CTP.

The Montreal Protocol Unit (TCS/CMP/MPU) is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of activities in Member States to facilitate compliance with the Montreal Protocol and, in particular, its Kigali Amendment and to support countries to achieve their NDCs. In addition, the Unit is responsible, in close collaboration with other relevant entities in the Organization, to facilitate the transfer of and establish markets for low-carbon technologies, ensuring their widespread use by industry and local communities, thereby contributing to climate mitigation and adaptation in recipient countries. Through capacity building and policy support, the Unit’s services promote manufacturing transformation in refrigeration, air conditioning and insulation technologies, resulting in the reduction and substitution of fluids and chemicals, and ultimately reduction in overall greenhouse gas emissions and promote climate-resilient economies.

PROJECT CONTEXT

Preparation of a Kigali HFC implementation plan (KIP) (stage I) (servicing sector)

The Preparation of a Kigali HFC implementation plan (KIP) for Somalia was submitted to 90th ExCom and approved at a total cost of US$ 119,000 plus agency cost of US$ 8,330 for UNIDO to prepare for the phase-down of HFC consumption in the domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning servicing sectors. The HFC Phase-down commitment is 10%, 30%, 50% and 80% for the period 2024 to 2045. The overall objective of the preparation of stage I of the KIP in Somalia is to facilitate implementation of HFC phase-down and sustained compliance.

The following components/ activities will be implemented by UNIDO during the preparation of KIP in Somalia: 1. Extending existing or developing new legislation, policies and regulations as required for the import/export licensing and quota systems for controlled substances under Annex F (HFCs) of the Montreal Protocol; 2. Conducting a survey of HFC consumption and its sectoral distribution, surveys of enterprises in the manufacturing and servicing sectors, with analysis of the data to estimate the HFC baselines for compliance and considering any HFC surveys conducted on the use and trends of HFCs with analysis on market directions and projection of growth; and 3. Development of the overarching strategy for the phase-down of HFCs and a plan of action that would include the refrigeration-servicing sector for stage I of the KIPs to address the freeze and 10 per cent reduction in HFC consumption.

HCFC phase-out management plan (stage II, first tranche) (servicing sector)

The HPMP Stage-II for Somalia was submitted to 95th ExCom and approved at a total cost of US$ 1,285,000 plus agency cost of US$ 89,950 for UNIDO to completely phase-out of HCFC consumption in the domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning servicing sectors. The HPMP Phase-out commitment is 100% for the stage III for the period 2024 to 2030. The strategic objective of the stage-II HPMP is to ensure that Somalia’s obligation is met in terms of the Montreal Protocol’s control measures for the complete phasing out of HCFC consumption in the servicing sector to meet the 2030 target.

The following components/ activities will be implemented by UNIDO during stage II of the HPMP in Somalia: 1. Strengthening and enforcement of the legislation and regulations on HCFCs; 2. Strengthening technical capacity for import controls; 3. Training RAC technicians in good servicing practices, and provision of equipment and tools; 4. National RRR scheme; and 5. Project monitoring.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

In close collaboration with UNIDO, the National Ozone Unit of Somalia, the Senior National Technical Expert is expected to support local activities to provide services in the implementation of various project activities contained in the tranche I HPMP stage II and PRP KIP stage I projects. The detailed duties and activities are given on the table below. A total duration of 3 months is foreseen for the implementation of activities under the contract.

Main duties

Outputs

Expected Duration

•  Support technical assistance to the NOU and international consultants for the finalization of the draft KIP stage I proposal.

Report of technical assistance provided submitted.

6 months

•  Provision of tools/equipment for trained technicians as an incentive for participation in training courses:
•  Compile a list of formal and informal servicing technicians including IDs and registration cards.
•  Assess and evaluate the needs and skills level of formal and informal servicing technicians.
•  Develop a list of tools and equipment incl. an estimate of the budget.

Report with list of servicing technicians, their needs and skills as well as tools and equipment submitted to NOU and.

•  Provision of tools/equipment for selected servicing workshops:
•  Compile a list of formal and informal service workshops including addresses, registration numbers, and focal points.
•  Conduct an inventory and evaluate the availability of tools and equipment.
•  Provision of tools/equipment for selected technical training institutes:
•  Compile a list of technical training institutes including addresses, and focal points.
•  Conduct an inventory and evaluate the availability of tools and equipment.
•  Develop a list of tools and equipment incl. an estimate of the budget.

Report with list of technical training institutes as well as tools and equipment submitted to NOU and UNIDO

•  To provide support to NOU Somalia with the project activities as requested and under agreement of UNIDO Project Manager

Support provided

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: Advanced university degree in engineering, sciences, economics, business administration, international relations, environmental law or other relevant discipline with relevant specialization.

Technical and functional experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the refrigeration sector. Good knowledge of refrigeration practices, in particular commercial/domestic refrigeration serving sector. Familiar with the procedures of the Montreal Protocol and Multilateral Fund, particularly in the theoretical, practical and environmental aspects of replacement of ozone depleting substances. Sound knowledge of the commitments of Somalia under the Montreal Protocol and the policy for national execution of Montreal Protocol projects. Excellent analytical and report writing skills are also required. Experience with developing standardized numerical methods of classifying products (incl. refrigerants) highly desirable.

Languages: Fluency in spoken and written English and Somali is required.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Core values:

•  We live and act with integrity: work honestly, openly and impartially.
•  We show professionalism: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.
•  We respect diversity: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.

Key competencies:

•  We focus on people: cooperate to fully reach our potential -and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.
•  We focus on results and responsibilities: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.
•  We communicate and earn trust: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.
•  We think outside the box and innovate: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.

This appointment is limited to the specified project(s) only and does not carry any expectation of renewal. Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO. All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General.

Visit the UNIDO website for details on how to apply: www.unido.org NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level. Notice to applicants: UNIDO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. If you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Vacant positions within UNIDO are advertised on the official UNIDO website. Should you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of UNIDO and requesting payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unido.org

IT Intern *- Somali-National only*

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Provides administrative and technical services in the effective installation and maintenance of information/ data processing equipment and software packages in field offices.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Supply Chain Officer

Staff reporting to this post: N/A

Budget Responsibilities: *N/A*

Role Dimensions: Save the Children operates across all zones in Somaliland and currently has three offices and staff over 160.

DIMENSIONS:

Save the Children has been working in Somalia for more than 60 years. The Country Office has over 500 staff across 14 field offices (Boroma, Burao and Hargeisa in Somaliland; Bosasso, Garowe, Galkayo and Gardo in Puntland; Beletweyne, Adaado, Abudwak, Baidoa, Kismayo, Dhobley and Mogadishu in Central South Somalia). Our Country Office coordination and administration base is in Nairobi, Kenya. In 2017, as a result of significant scale up for the countrywide drought response, our annual spend FY2017 was US$117 million and we reached more than 2 million people through our humanitarian and longer-term development work in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Education, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Child Protection and Child Rights Governance. The Country Office manages 61 active awards totalling US$165 million from a range of governmental/institutional donors, including DFID, ECHO, EU, FFP, OFDA, and DANIDA being some of our largest

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma of computer science or ICT
• Fluency in English and Somali languages.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Familiar with all the day-to-day aspects of managing the IT needs of an organisation, with specific areas of the role involving: familiarity with Windows and MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), LAN/WAN infrastructures (routers, modems, switches, etc.); trouble shooting and administering a Microsoft Windows based network (LAN) and servers; good working knowledge of Windows server and domain system configuration, antivirus software for workstations and servers etc.
• Good communication skills, ability to work with minimum supervision and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Previous experience in an INGO is an advantage but not a requirement
• Ability and experience of training end users or staff
• Commitment to Save the Children values.

Desirable:

• Minimum at least 1-3 months’ experience working in similar role in an INGO or with a busy working environment

Please apply in English saving your CV and cover letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at

Application deadline is 28th Feb, 2022.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

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 a diverse and inclusive work environment. Internal candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

The Better Migration Management (BMM) programme, a regional, multi-year, multi-partner programme co-funded by the European Union (EU) Trust Fund for Africa and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) coordinated by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). IOM is one the main implementing partners for the project along with UNODC, Expertise France, Italian State Police, CIVIPOL and the British Council.

The BMM programme takes a regional approach to improve the management of safe, orderly and regular migration in the region and support national authorities in addressing the smuggling of migrants and the trafficking in human beings within and from the Horn of Africa. More specifically, the programme is expected to strengthen national and regional migration governance in accordance with the global and regional frameworks; increase national and cross-border cooperation on trafficking and smuggling cases between investigation, prosecution, courts and other state as well as non-state actors in accordance with international standards; and improve the prevention of trafficking in persons and protection of vulnerable migrants at local, national and regional level ensuring appropriate assistance and support for victims of trafficking in human beings, taking into accounts the gender specificity of the phenomenon and the particular vulnerability of women and children. Under the BMM programme, IOM is contributing to the following results:

Migration Governance: Effective and coherent coordination between government institutions responsible for migration management at local, national, and regional levels is reinforced. The development of national policies and strategies on safe and regular migration is supported, and National legislation on safe and regular migration and related issues is improved.

National and Cross-Border Cooperation on Anti-Trafficking and Smuggling: The capacity of border authorities is strengthened in view of facilitated safe, orderly and regular migration and improved cooperation on trafficking and smuggling cases.

Prevention and Protection: Access to information on safe, orderly and regular migration for migrants or potential migrants, including potential victims of trafficking is improved, Protection of victims of trafficking (incl. victims of forced labour and children) and vulnerable migrants is improved, and access to sustainable solutions for victims of trafficking and vulnerable migrants is facilitated within the region.

Activities are implemented in coordination with the IOM Somalia’s Immigration and Border Management (IBM) and the Migration Protection and Assistance (MPA) units.

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (CoM), the direct supervision of the Programme Officer and in coordination with relevant units in IOM headquarters and the Regional Office (RO) for the East and Horn of Africa, the programme assistant will be responsible for supporting in the implementation monitoring/evaluation and coordination of BMM programme activities in Somalia and providing administrative support to the Mission as needed;

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist the programme officer in the overall implementation of the BMM programme in Somalia, in a timely manner, including monitoring and following up on administrative and technical aspects, in line with IOM’s policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements
2. Provide administrative support in the project implementation including filing, preparing purchase and payment requests, following up of delivery and progress of activities and preforming other financial activities in coordination with procurement and resource management unit.
3. Liaise with BMM programme partners and stakeholders including government, CBOs, NGOs, INGOs, UN agencies as needed for general coordination of activities.
4. Conduct interview and/or activities with identified stakeholders/audience as requested by the programme officer to support the Regional Office implementation of BMM activities in Somalia.
5. Provide general support in implementing BMM- IBM activities in specific the establishment of f two new IBMCs; organizing study visits for immigration officials; and coordinating the roll-out/ dissemination of the Immigration Law.
6. Provide administrative support in implementing BMM-MPA activities in specific collecting, typing and filing documentation.
7. Contribute to the preparation of all donor reports.
8. Provide data to be used in the development of concept notes and project proposals.
9. Attend meetings and events related to BMM or on other issues as requested by the Mission
10. Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 year of relevant experience in social sciences, political science, international relation, law, or similar field from an accredited institution. Or
• Minimum of High School Certificate with 4 years of relevant experience in the above field.

Experience

• Relevant experience in implementing Migration management projects
• Experience liaising with donors, government officials and other stakeholders
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Knowledge and experience working with IOM’s administrative procedures a distinct advantage.
• Experience in East and Horn of Africa (EHoA) region is an advantage**

Skills

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization;
• Report writing for regular briefs and donor reports.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Somali both written and spoken is required.

Required Competencies

Values

· Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

· 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

· 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 action and delegated work.

· Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

· 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 potential

Other

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

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.