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• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the remote apprenticeship program, ensuring smooth execution.
• Recruit and onboard new apprentices, guiding them through program requirements and expectations.
• Match apprentices with suitable mentors and training modules based on their skill development needs and career goals.
• Track apprentice progress through regular check-ins, performance reviews, and feedback sessions.
• Facilitate virtual workshops, webinars, and training sessions, ensuring engagement and knowledge transfer.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for apprentices, mentors, and internal teams, addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
• Maintain accurate records of apprentice participation, performance, and completed milestones.
• Develop and update program materials, resources, and communication templates.
• Gather feedback from apprentices and mentors to identify areas for program improvement.
• Collaborate with management to ensure the program aligns with organizational objectives and industry demands.
• Organize virtual networking events and career development activities for apprentices.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in program coordination, education, or workforce development is highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups.
• Proficiency in using virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and learning management systems (LMS).
• A genuine passion for mentoring and supporting individual growth.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote setting.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy in record-keeping.
• Familiarity with technical trades or specific industry sectors is a plus.
• This is a fully remote position, offering significant flexibility.

• Oversee the recruitment and selection process for new apprentices.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including orientation and initial training.
• Liaise with educational institutions and external training providers to ensure curriculum alignment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal mentors, providing them with support and guidance.
• Track apprentice progress, including academic performance, skill acquisition, and workplace integration.
• Organize and facilitate regular review meetings with apprentices, mentors, and supervisors.
• Identify and address any challenges or issues faced by apprentices, offering appropriate support.
• Manage program documentation, records, and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the apprenticeship program through feedback and evaluation.
• Promote the apprenticeship program within the organization and to external communities.

• Proven experience in coordinating training programs, apprenticeships, or similar educational initiatives.
• Strong understanding of vocational education and skills development frameworks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using digital collaboration tools and learning management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a remote setting.
• A genuine passion for mentoring and developing talent.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

• Perform structural analysis and design for various building types, including residential, commercial, and industrial structures.
• Develop detailed structural drawings, specifications, and calculations using CAD software and structural analysis tools.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant building codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., NBC, Eurocodes).
• Collaborate effectively with architects, contractors, and other consultants in a remote setting to coordinate design efforts and resolve structural issues.
• Conduct site analysis (if applicable through remote means or delegation) and provide structural assessments.
• Review shop drawings and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) during the construction phase.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of engineering documentation.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in structural engineering principles, materials, and technologies.
• Perform structural integrity assessments and recommend remediation strategies for existing structures.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable structural solutions.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a specialization in structures.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in structural design and analysis.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g., ETABS, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro) and CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit Structure).
• In-depth knowledge of structural design principles, material behavior, and construction methods.
• Strong understanding of local and international building codes and standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
• Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and meet project deadlines.
• Experience with construction projects in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia, KE or similar environments is an advantage.

• Oversee the end-to-end administration of the tech apprenticeship program, including recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, employers, and educational institutions.
• Coordinate curriculum delivery, ensuring apprentices receive high-quality technical training and mentorship.
• Track apprentice progress, performance, and completion rates, providing support and interventions as needed.
• Organize and facilitate virtual workshops, guest speaker sessions, and networking events for apprentices.
• Manage program logistics, including scheduling, resource allocation, and communication channels.
• Collect and analyze program data to assess effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and report on outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with program guidelines, contractual obligations, and relevant regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for apprentices, providing guidance and support throughout their program journey.
• Contribute to the development of new apprenticeship models and program enhancements.
• Assist in marketing and outreach efforts to attract diverse candidates to the program.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in program coordination, academic advising, or workforce development, with a focus on technical or vocational training.
• Proven experience in managing educational or training programs, preferably in the technology sector.
• Strong understanding of apprenticeship models and workforce development principles.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and multitasking skills.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in using online collaboration tools, learning management systems (LMS), and program management software.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• A passion for education, skills development, and empowering individuals through career opportunities.
• Experience with student or apprentice recruitment and support is highly desirable.

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• Assist project managers in planning and executing skills development projects.
• Coordinate training schedules, participant registration, and communication for virtual workshops and courses.
• Maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, progress reports, and training materials.
• Track project timelines and deliverables, identifying and reporting any potential delays or issues.
• Facilitate communication between project managers, trainers, and participants via email and online collaboration tools.
• Assist in the development and dissemination of program information and updates.
• Support the setup and execution of virtual training sessions, ensuring technical requirements are met.
• Collect feedback from participants and trainers to contribute to program improvement.
• Manage participant databases and update records as needed.
• Perform general administrative tasks to support the project team.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Education, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in a project coordination, administrative, or assistant role. Experience with training or educational programs is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Asana, Trello) is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills and technologies.
• Enthusiasm for education, skills development, and community upliftment.
• This apprenticeship is remote, but requires an understanding of the educational landscape and community needs relevant to **Embu, Embu, KE**.

Job Identification (Reference Number):
16025
Position Title:
Regional Project Development Officer (P)
Duty Station City:
Nairobi
Duty Station Country:
Kenya
Grade:
P-4
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:
17 September 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:

• Internal candidates
• External female candidates
• 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 and female candidates.

Context
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) for Operations, the overall supervision of the Regional Director (RD), and the guidance of the Office of Strategy and Organisational Performance, the Regional Project Development Officer provides advice and supports to the implementation of institutional policy from HQ in Country Offices (COs) across the Region. Specifically, Regional Project Development Officer provides oversight, quality control, and technical support to promote consistent, cohesive, and quality evidence-based programming. Together with the Regional Thematic Units (RTUs), the Regional Project Development Officer helps identify programme and project-related funding, support identification and design of programme opportunities together with relevant RTUs, promote programmatic operational excellence and organizational coherence at regional and national level, in collaboration with HQ and Country Offices (COs). This is done through promoting adherence to IOM institutional policy and guidance on results-based management and project cycle approaches, particularly to small COs in the Region, as the lead of the Regional Project Development Unit (RPDU).

Technical Support and Capacity Development

• Specific Project Development (PD): Provide specific and substantive inputs with the drafting of project proposals, in coordination with relevant Regional Thematic Units (RTUs) for small COs, for projects with a regional, multi-country or multi-thematic lens, and for countries with no IOM presence.
• Technical Support to PD and Funding Requests: Provide substantive inputs to COs in the Region on Project Development to ensure that projects, inter-agency joint projects, and other funding requests are aligned to institutional strategies, guidance and practices, as well as grounded in data (in partnership with Regional Data Hub, RDH).
• Reporting: Ensure donor reports are results-based, grounded in data, and in line with the objectives laid out in the Strategic Plan in coordination with RTUs and the Region Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (RPMEO).
• Capacity Development and Compliance: Support, promote and enhance compliance to, the PCM process in the Region (including on PD, results-based reporting, and PRIMA) by providing capacity development and technical support to the RO and COs, particularly small COs, as may be requested.

Knowledge Management

• Knowledge Management: Lead RO and COs engagement in knowledge management (KM) platforms, tools and practices across the region based on existing project development and reporting duties, including driving the effective use of PRIMA, in close coordination with the Innovation and Knowledge Management Unit (IKM) in HQ.
• Collaboration: Promote coordination and information sharing across HQ, ROs and COs in respect to key multi-country projects, KM and reporting practices, resource mobilization efforts, and project development opportunities.

Quality Control and Oversight

• Project Proposal and Report Endorsement: Ensure smooth and timely project proposal endorsement and donor report approval processes, in collaboration with relevant RTS and/or designated endorser.
• IOM Development Fund (IDF): Facilitate IDF proposal submissions in the Region.
• IOM Strategic Results Framework (SRF): Ensure integration of the SRF in project development across the Region, in close coordination with the RPMEU and RTSs.

Partnerships and Resource Mobilization

• Partnerships: Lead the coordination with the RPLOs and RTUs, in support of the DRD for Operations, to build partnerships with regional donors and linkages with donor capitals.
• Specific Resource Mobilization (RM): Provide specific guidance and advice on donor engagement, mapping, and response to calls for proposals, as well as on application procedures, for small COs, in close coordination with the Resource Mobilization Division.
• Technical Support on RM: Support COs with resource mobilization through donor and private sector mapping, engagement, briefings, and outreach to promote diversification and partnership engagement.

Planning and Coordination

• HQ Coordination: Coordinate the Region's participation in global initiatives such as IOM Annual Global Appeal, and directly participate in the Donor Accountability Working Group, and IOM Project Handbook processes, as may be requested.
• Flexible Funding: Support with flexible funding administration, in coordination with HQ and the RPMEO.

Cross Cutting Priorities

• Mainstreaming: In line with the IOM Strategic Plan and corresponding custodianship outlined in the Regional Office Terms of Reference, promote, integrate, and mainstream cross-cutting priorities in all areas of the RPDU's work in the Region.

Regional Project Development Unit Management

• Manage the RPDU, including overseeing and managing the delivery of the Unit's specific responsibilities in their entirety as outlined in the RPDU Terms of Reference.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Education

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

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

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in project development and management, thematic capacity building, and liaison;
• Minimum five years' experience working in non-OECD countries developing projects and mobilizing resources;
• 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 project development.

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 in IOM's policies, practices and norms relevant to project development; and,
• Proven agent of change or willingness to foster a culture of learning and knowledge management.

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

Working knowledge of French 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 3

• 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 3

• 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
Previous candidates do not need to reapply.
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.

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.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

• Job Identification 16025
• Posting Date 09/08/2025, 07:08 AM
• Locations Nairobi, KE
• Apply Before 09/17/2025, 09:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Contract Type Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
• Initial Contract Duration 1 year with possibility of extension
• Vacancy Type Vacancy Notice
• Recruiting Type Professional
• Grade P-4
• Alternative Required Language 1 English