International Organization for Migration (IOM) Jobs in Nigeria, February 2017
International Organization for Migration (IOM) - Established in 1951,
IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of
migration and 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.
International Organization for Migration (IOM) is recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Project Manager (Humanitarian Hubs)
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Context
- Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Abuja,
the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office in Maiduguri and in
coordination with the Emergency coordinator on issues related to the
emergency response in North-east Nigeria, the successful candidate will
be responsible for the overall management of the Humanitarian Hubs in
North-east Nigeria.
Core Functions / Responsibilities
- Coordinate with partners and agencies regarding the development and needs within the Humanitarian Hubs.
- Ensure the Humanitarian Hubs have adequate facilities and the compounds are functioning.
- Coordinating the hiring, training and supervising of all
personnel related to the running and management of the Humanitarian
Hubs, including Facilities Manager, cleaners and administrative staff.
- Develop and implement administrative procedures, manuals and
guidelines on humanitarian hub operations and document best practices.
- Monitor and assist with cost recovery, provide the necessary coordination with the invoices received as required.
- Contribute in making strategic recommendations and developing plans to achieve objectives.
- Review proposals for additional requests for space and ensure best practices for all standards within the Humanitarian Hubs.
- Management of resources and participates in the budget/spending plans.
- Prepare regular progress reports to share with the relevant and intended parties.
- Perform such other duties as may be required.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:
- Master's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International
Relations, Business Administration, Law or a related field from an
accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional
experience; or
- University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience:
- Experience in project implementation in post conflict or transitional situations;
- Previous related experience in North East Nigeria field operations is an advantage;
- Project implementation and supervision experience at the field level required;
- Experience in coordinating with managing other programme units
and ability to establish and maintain working relations with government
counterparts, UN agencies;
- Experience working with National NGO partners to build their capacity to influence the development of civil society in Nigeria;
- Knowledge and experience of UNDSS procedures an advantage
- Experience within the United Nationals Common System and the International Humanitarian Field;
- Excellent drafting skills;
- Work experience in a resource-limited setting and rapidly changing environment, ideally in the Central and West Africa region.
Languages:
- Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of any local language is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies - Behavioral:
- Accountability - takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
- Client Orientation - works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
- Continuous Learning - promotes continuous learning for self and others;
- Communication - listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
- Creativity and Initiative - actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
- Leadership and Negotiation - develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Performance Management - identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
- Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
- Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;
- Teamwork - contributes to a collegian team environment;
incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes
equal gender participation;
- Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
- Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Other:
- 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.
- 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 cannot be considered eligible.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate
is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa
requirements, and security clearances.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position
Job Title: Programme Manager (Shelter)
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Context
- The North Eastern part of Nigeria has witnessed an increase in
violence since the beginning of 2015, causing a major humanitarian
crisis. More than 1.7 million individuals are currently displaced as a
consequence of the intensified attacks by the insurgents, as well as the
counter-insurgency activities of the Nigerian Government, with the
highest number of displacements taking place in Borno, Yobe, Gombe and
Adamawa States. Many of those are living in substandard shelters and are
in dire need for support. In light of the emerging crisis, the scale of
IOM’s response in Nigeria is growing exponentially. It is therefore
crucial to recruit an experienced shelter programme manager, whose role
will be to plan, coordinate and ensure the efficient delivery of shelter
solutions to the affected population.
- Working under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission and
the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (ER), the
successful candidate will be responsible for the management and
coordination of IOM Shelter Programmes in North-East Nigeria.
Core Functions / Responsibilities
- Design and Develop IOM’s shelter strategies in North-East
Nigeria in close coordination with the Shelter/NFI and CCCM Sector
working group, relevant Government counterparts, beneficiary communities
and other relevant humanitarian stakeholders.
- Plan, develop, and supervise all Shelter activities in NE
Nigeria in collaboration with relevant IOM units, the emergency
coordinator, head of sub offices and field staff, to ensure efficient
and timely implementation of these projects, in accordance with IOM and
sector working group standards and guidelines.
- Supervise the administrative, financial, and other related activities of the Programme, including:
- Monitoring the financial management for the Programme and supervising the preparation of financial reports;
- Maintaining appropriate internal controls and development and implementation of relevant control systems;
- Coordinating administrative, logistical and human resources policies and practices within the section;
- Exercising oversight on financial expenditure and accountability.
- Ensure proper documentation of the shelter programme, including
that all supportive documents for the projects (assessment, beneficiary
registration, payment records, etc.) are recorded in the shelter
database.
- Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender,
children and other vulnerable groups in the programme are considered in
the IOM shelter response.
- Provide technical support to the Shelter/NFI and CCCM sector
working group when needed, in coordination with the IOM Emergency
coordinator, the Sector coordinators and other relevant sector partners
in Nigeria, including but not limited to developing
standards/guidelines, and involvement with different shelter technical
working Groups.
- Ensure appropriate coordination with all humanitarian partners
(including UN agencies, national and international NGOs, the Red
Cross/Red Crescent Movement, IOM and other international organizations),
as well as with national authorities and local structures.
- In coordination with the Chief of Mission, the Emergency
coordinator and other relevant colleagues in the mission, develop
resource mobilization strategy for the shelter programme and engage with
donors and private sector for this purpose and provide input for the
development of new programming as required.
- Responsible for programme reporting and provide regular input to
the reporting unit for donor updates, donor reports, newsletters, etc.
as needed.
- Recruit, train and supervise programme staff throughout the different phases of the programme cycle.
- Coach, support and oversee the performance of the field office staff assigned to the shelter programme.
- Undertake duty travel as required, for project site review and other duties of concern to the project.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:
- Master’s degree in Development, Civil Engineering, Architecture,
Urban Planning, Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited
academic institution with five years of relevant professional
experience; or
- University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience:
- Operational and extensive field experience in programme development, implementation and evaluation;
- Experience with international organizations, in development,
implementation and evaluation, and/or project implementation and
management;
- Combination of training and in field of operations and logistics preferably in natural disaster or post conflict situations;
- Experience in post-conflict/emergency zones and in working in a
high-risk environment, project management and administrative and
financial management (previous experience with IOM Shelter Programme an
advantage);
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities and local communities, as well as national and international institutions;
- Preferably within the International Humanitarian Field and within the organizations of the UN Common System;
- Field experience are a distinct advantage, good knowledge of inter-agency and cluster processes;
- Broad sector knowledge and/or field experience in the areas of re-construction and community mobilization;
- Familiarity with the region an asset;
- Excellent demonstrated analytical skills applied on a wide range
of factors, parameters, policies and priorities for the assessment and
resolution of complex situations, including technical understanding;
- Ability to travel extensively to the field.
Languages:
- Fluency in English is required.
Desirable Competencies - Behavioral:
- Accountability - takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
- Client Orientation - works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
- Continuous Learning - promotes continuous learning for self and others;
- Communication - listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
- Creativity and Initiative - actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
- Leadership and Negotiation - develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Performance Management - identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
- Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
- Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;
- Teamwork - contributes to a collegial team environment;
incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes
equal gender participation;
- Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
- Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Other:
- 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.
- 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 cannot be considered eligible.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate
is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa
requirements, and security clearances.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position
Job Title: Project Officer (Camp and Displacement Management)
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Professional Staff: Grade P2
Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Context
- The North Eastern part of Nigeria has witnessed an increase in
violence since the beginning of 2015, causing a major humanitarian
crisis. More than 1.7 million individuals are currently displaced as a
consequence of the intensified attacks by the insurgents, as well as the
counter-insurgency activities of the Nigerian Government, with the
highest number of displacements taking place in Borno, Yobe, Gombe and
Adamawa States.
- Many of those are living in substandard shelters and are in
dire need for support. In light of the emerging crisis, the scale of
IOM’s response in Nigeria is growing exponentially. It is therefore
crucial to recruit an experienced shelter programme manager, whose role
will be to plan, coordinate and ensure the efficient delivery of
shelter solutions to the affected population.
- Working under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission and
the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (ER), the
successful candidate will be responsible for the management and
coordination of IOM Shelter Programmes in North-East Nigeria.
Core Functions / Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor the operational and administrative activities of approved Camp
- management Projects, inside and outside camps, and supervise project staff.
- Liaise with programme partners, such as governmental
authorities, donors and any other concerned UN agencies, NGOs and
working groups, to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of
ongoing activities and discuss fund raising opportunities and issues.
- Identify new opportunities consistent with approved projects and
ongoing activities, and provide recommendations for improvements as
required.
- Participate in the recruitment of field staff and provide
necessary training, to ensure an efficient implementation of camp and
displacement management activities in North-East Nigeria.
- Supervise and monitor the work of the Camp management mobile teams and the site facilitators.
- Draft regular, special and other required reports, and follow up on timely reporting requirements.
- Participate in the Shelter/NFI and CCCM sector working group meetings. Provide technical support and inputs as required.
- Undertake duty travel relating to programme assessment, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and smooth implementation.
- Represent IOM in meetings, workshops and seminars related to camp and displacement management.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:
- Master’s degree in Development, Civil Engineering, Architecture,
Urban Planning, Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited
academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience;
or University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant
professional experience.
Experience:
- Operational and extensive field experience in programme development, implementation and evaluation;
- Experience in post-conflict/emergency zones and in working in a
high-risk environment, project management and administrative and
financial management (previous experience with IOM Shelter Programme an
advantage);
- Combination of training and experience in field of operations in natural disaster or post conflict situations;
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities and local communities, as well as national and international institutions;
- Preferably within the International Humanitarian Field and within the organizations of the UN Common System
- Field experience are a distinct advantage, good knowledge of inter-agency and cluster processes;
- Broad demonstrated sector knowledge and/or field experience in
the areas of re-construction and community mobilization; Familiarity
with the region an asset;
- Excellent demonstrated analytical skills applied on a wide range of factors, parameters,
- policies and priorities for the assessment and resolution of complex situations, including technical understanding.
Languages:
- Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of any local language is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies
Behavioral:
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
- Client Orientation- Works effectively well with client and
stakeholders; Continuous Learning promotes continuous learning for self
and others;
- Communication- Listens and communicates clearly, adapting
delivery to the audience; Creativity and Initiative actively seeks new
ways of improving programmes or services;
- Leadership and Negotiation - Develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Performance Management - Identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
- Planning and Organizing - Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
- Professionalism - Displays mastery of subject matter;
- Teamwork - Contributes to a collegial team environment;
incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes
equal gender participation;
- Technological Awareness - Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
- Resource Mobilization - Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Other:
- 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.
- 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 cannot be considered eligible.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the
candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any
residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position
Job Title: Programme Officer (CCCM/Capacity Building)
Location: Maiduguri
Responsibilities
- Conduct, in close collaboration with the National
Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the State Emergency
Management Agencies (SEMA) and relevant government authorities,
learning assessments of government authorities and partners at national
and state levels.
- Develop, together with NEMA, SEMA and the Shelter/NFI
& CCCM cluster/sector, a capacity-building strategy as well as the
corresponding emergency-related training programmes and materials on
disaster and displacement management, aid and site maintenance.
- Plan and coordinate the delivery of workshops and trainings.
- Provide advice and technical assistance on different aspects of
the training programme to the government's counterparts and
cluster/sector partners.
- Plan and organize the staff development and trainings for the IOM emergency related programmes.
- Work closely with NEMA, SEMA, the Shelter/NFI &
CCCM cluster/sector and humanitarian and development partners to
synergize exiting training mechanisms and initiatives.
- Gather, assess and compile training materials and
facilitate the regular exchange of information within and
between all authorities involved in emergency, preparedness and
response.
- Ensure improved access to training materials available and identify needs and gaps in training.
- Liaise with national and state authorities, programme partners, civil society, the international community and donors.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
- Master’s degree in Social Science, Education, Business
Administration, Human Resources, Migration Studies or a related
field from an accredited academic institution with five years
of relevant professional experience
- University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience:
- Experience in developing and implementing training projects or programmes
- Experience in capacity-building, Camp Coordination and Camp
Management (CCCM); preferably within the United Nationals Common
System and the International Humanitarian Field
- Excellent drafting skills
- Work experience in a resource-limited setting and rapidly
changing environment, ideally in the Central and West Africa region;
preferably within the International Humanitarian Field and
within the Organizations within the UN Common System;
- Ability to travel extensively to the field.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position
Note
- In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the
progress of your application on your personal application page in the
IOM e-recruitment system.
Application Deadline 15th February, 2017.