International Organization for Migration (IOM) Project Officers Jobs Vacancies in Nigeria

The
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.

We
are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title: Project
Officer (Counter Trafficking)
Location:
Maiduguri
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

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Abuja and the
direct supervision of the Senior Programme Manager (Emergency Response) in
Maiduguri, and in close coordination with the Regional Thematic
Specialists (RTSs) based in Dakar, Senegal, the successful candidate will
be responsible for assisting with the implementation, monitoring and
effective coordination of the counter-trafficking projects and activities.
S/he will also support in
maintaining contact with relevant government authorities and technical
partners, to enhance IOM’s presence in the humanitarian community in
addressing the risk factors of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and
exploitation among affected populations.
Activities will be carried out
in coordination with the United Nations (UN) humanitarian response system,
and especially the protection sector working group as well as government
counterparts such as NAPTIP.
S/he will also contribute to
developing and promoting of the IOM’s Counter-Trafficking policy in
Nigeria.

Core
Functions / Responsibilities

Support the overall
implementation of the mission’s counter-trafficking and victim protection
activities and the development of new ones especially in North East
Nigeria. Monitor and track the financial, administrative and technical
oversight of projects to ensure adherence to IOM’s policies, practices and
global standards on counter-trafficking (particularly focusing on the
victim-centred response) as well as relevant requirements, guidelines and
grant agreements regarding the issue of trafficking in persons.
Coordinate daily project
activities and participate actively in training development and delivery.
Communicate and follow up with appropriate IOM units and field offices,
including in relation with psychosocial activities, IOM
counter-trafficking and other vulnerable groups regular programmes
on-going the Mission.
Promote dialogue,
information-sharing and cooperation among Government and non-governmental
actors on IOM’s priority areas for cooperation. Monitor the protection
needs of the victims of trafficking, their families and communities and
coordinate systematic reporting.
Collect and report critical
information related to counter-trafficking activities/stakeholders or
existing plans in Nigeria.
Assist with the integration of
victim protection related variables into assessments and tools used by IOM
(such as DTM) and coordinate their analysis and treatment within IOM and
other key protection actors.
Implement victim protection
strategies, notably identification, referral and assistance activities for
children (special focus on unaccompanied and separated children), victims
of human trafficking and exploitation, victims of gender-based violence
and/or other survivors of violence, exploitation and abuse, in
coordination with other colleagues and concerned protection actors.
Coordinate project staff as
well as consultants recruited to support and/or undertake specific
activities.
Participate in protection
focused seminars and other meetings of governmental and non-governmental
entities, as requested.
Draft regular reports covering
counter-trafficking and protection activities; prepare inputs for
briefings, statistical/narrative reports and background information as
required including specific information requested by Governments and other
entities.
Liaise with IOM Regional Office
on project development opportunities linking counter-trafficking to other
programme areas.
Provision of technical support
to NAPTIP in North East Nigeria, particularly on counter-trafficking in
emergencies. This will include provision of support in strengthening their
database.
Undertake duty travels, in line
with prevailing security restrictions, relating to project assessments,
liaison with counterparts, and project implementation, as required.
Perform such other related
duties as may be assigned.

Required
Qualifications and Experience
Education:

Master’s degree in Political or
Social Sciences, Law, Human Rights, International Affairs, Migration
Studies 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 programme
development;
Experience in liaising with
governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and
NGOs;
Good knowledge of project
formulation, administration and evaluation techniques and practices;
Good level of computer
literacy, including database applications;
Ability to supervise staff and
coordinate administrative activities;
Working experience in the
region is an asset.

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.
Appointment will be subject to
certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security
clearances.

How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

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: 20th
August, 2017.