International Organization for Migration (IOM) Project Officers (PSS/Protection) Job Vacancy

International
Organization for Migration (IOM) – 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.

We
are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title: Project
Officer (PSS/Protection)
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, Six months with
possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been implementing Mental
Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) projects in North East Nigeria since
2014. The projects seeks to address the psychosocial needs of the displaced
populations and their host community, as affected by the on-going emergency.

Under
the overall supervision of the Senior programme coordinator (ER), and under direct
supervision of the Project Manager (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support),
the successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of the Mental
Health and Psychosocial Support projects in North East Nigeria, as part of the
emergency response.

In
addition, part of the activities seek to address protection concerns with an
emphasis on SGBV and PSEA. The candidate will be expected to monitor and have
an overview of protection aspects of the project implementation.

Core
Functions / Responsibilities

More
particularly, he/she will be responsible for the following duties:

Ensure
implementation of psychosocial support and protection activities through
overall coordination of the psychosocial support (PSS) mobile teams on the
ground, including participating in the recruitment of team members,
supporting their deployment and tracking of activities to ensure
achievements of targets.
Provision
of technical guidance to the PSS teams and project coordinator through
ensuring the quality of weekly supervisions, on the job training and field
monitoring of the activities to ensure quality standards are met are in
line with the relevant guidelines and project indicators, particularly
with regards to protection integration.
Liaise
and coordinate with relevant stakeholders such as government actors, UN
agencies, NGOs and civil society in relation to the project activities,
including representing IOM in relevant sector working group meetings.
Act
as the protection focal point and protection resource person for the emergency
operation unit. This includes provision of technical guidance in
developing project proposals and implementing project components
specifically with regards to protection issues.
Ensure
consolidation of reports from the PSS teams and on protection response and
provide inputs for weekly and bi-weekly reports as well as for any other
relevant documents being developed.
Ensure
the maintenance of a proper documentation and filing systems of the
project activities.
Participate
in the development of new projects in coordination with the project
manager based on identified needs during project implementation.
Monitor
and provide suggestions regarding the integration of cross-cutting issues
such as protection, gender, child protection, counter trafficking and other
vulnerable groups are included in the project implementation.
Undertake
duty travel to very challenging areas when necessary.
Perform
such other duties as may be assigned.

Required
Qualifications and Experience
Education:

Master’s
degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, International Relations, Human
Rights Law 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:

Experience
in coordinating humanitarian programmes, especially in emergency settings
;
Participation
to IOM corporate training in MHPSS an asset;
Preferably
within the International Humanitarian Field and within the organizations
of the UN Common System.

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