Knowledge Management and Learning Expert – Djibouti

Responsibilities and Functions of the KM – Leaning Expert:

Under the overall guidance of the Director for Health and Social Development and supervision of project officer of SIMPI project, the KM and Learning Expert will support the implementation of component 3 to improve the prerequisites for recording learning experiences and data on migration and displacement in the IGAD region.

He/She will also provide general support to the operationalization and roll out of the IGAD Regional M&E activities focusing on Migration Policy Framework and its Migration Action Plan 2015 -2020.

More specifically he or she will:

1. Establishment of a mechanism for the systematic collection and analysis of migration-relevant and gender-disaggregated data and preparation of learning experiences from components 1 and 2;
2. Strengthening learning processes on migration and displacement in the IGAD region
3. Support IGAD member countries in establishing procedures and tools for data collection and/or analysis;
4. Establishing a network of research and training institutes on migration and displacement in the IGAD region.
5. Support the development of sound Knowledge management tools and their application on migration issues in IGAD region
6. Contribute to generation of knowledge products that provide evidence to support regional policy dialogue and the exchange of good practices for promoting protection and assistance for migrants and refugees within IGAD and between IGAD and other destination regions through expert meetings and preparation of policy briefs.
7. Conduct Community of Practice sessions to share knowledge and learning with other stakeholders in the IGAD region and beyond.
8. Document and share case studies, briefers and best practices from IGAD implementing countries.

1. Support in the preparation of learning events and workshops and carry out dissemination of publications as appropriate.
2. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor and the Director for Health & Social Development.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate should possess the Masters in Degree in Population and social statistics, Demography, economics, international relations and communication sciences and any other social sciences from recognized institution.

Education & work Experience:

• Overall Minimum 07 years of experience with minimum 03 years professional Knowledge management, preferably in the field of migration and displacement
• Candidates should be from IGAD

Competencies

• In depth knowledge of migration and displacement dynamics,
• Understanding of the relevant Migration issues and modeling migration data to inform programming and migration trends in the region
• Ability to work in a team and good interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in diversified environments.
• Wider Understanding of political economy of international migration and within the region
• Diplomacy and advocacy skills as well facilitation of high level meetings.
• Proficient in basic computer software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Reader) and ability to use other software packages required by the Office.

Language requirements:

Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. French is an added advantage.

How to apply

Only candidates who meet the profile of the minimum qualifications, experience and core competences stated above need apply. Submitted applications should be accompanied by the candidate’s detailed CV, copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three reputable referees and the candidate’s contact details (E-mail address and telephone numbers).

The applications should be addressed to:

The Director, Administration & Finance, IGAD,

P.O. Box 2653, Djibouti,

Republic of Djibouti;

Sent by email:

E-mail to the following e-mail address: recruitment@igad.int, bearing the subject line: “Knowledge Management and Learning Expert – SIMPI”

Deadline for submission of applications

Must be received at the IGAD Secretariat by c.o.b. 21st June 2019.