Project Officers (Camp and Displacement Management) at the International Organization for Migration (IOM)

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 vacant position below:

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.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2017.

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

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.