Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
ย Context
Under the overall supervision of the Protection/MHPSS Programme Manager and closely coordinating with other Protection/MHPSS staff. The successful candidatesโ primary role will be to support the implementation of Protection/MHPSS activities in Plateau, Kaduna, and Taraba states by ensuring effective implementation of the project activities, including coordination, reporting and logistics support.
The successful candidate shall perform the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Assist in coordinating purchase requests, purchase order, payroll, requests for payments, and any other related administrative tasks; verify tracking system is functional covering all sub offices in North East Nigeria.
- Provision of technical support through organizing supervision, on-job/ mentorship and coordination sessions with the PMT members, and facilitate the integration of cross-cutting issues in IOM emergency response intervention (such as protection, gender, GBV, child safeguarding, Protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (PSEAH), counter-trafficking, accountability to the affected population, diversity and inclusion).
- Create and maintain a proper documentation system and filling of the project administrative and financial documents.
- Coordinate and organize field missions and trainings (logistic).
- Consolidate and provide weekly inputs on activities by updating relevant databases and tracking systems.
- Assist with data entry when necessary.
- Coordinate and monitor theย operational planning and implementation of key services delivered.
- Assist in identifying and monitoring external expertise required for assessments, project reviews, strategic planning, and evaluations.
- Verify compliance with IOM and donor requirements including guidelines, rules, and regulations, such as the field procurement manual and report any non-compliance.
- Undertake duty travel when necessary in challenging areas.
- Perform such other duties as may be required.. Education
- High School diploma with four years of related experience or,
- Bachelorโs degree in psychology, social sciences, social work and community services, Migration Studies, Development studies, or a related field with two years of related experience .ย Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. ย Experience
- Open and positive attitude.
- Genuine care and respect for needs of others, practically vulnerable populations with strong belief in empowering marginalized and disenfranchised people.ย
- High integrity and willingness to conduct her\\himself transparently and open to scrutiny.ย
- Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality in performing responsibilities assigned Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff and other stakeholders.
- ย Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Ability to independently carry out tasks, proactivity, ability to multi-task, and to prioritize.ย
- Knowledge of social and development issues in Nigeria, particularlyย within area of responsibility.
- S/he must be vast in one local language.
- Excellent report writing Skills Languages
- For all applicants, fluency in Englishย ย is required (oral and written) and one local language is an advantage. IOMโs official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. ย Required Competencies ย IOMโs competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies โ behavioural indicators (Level 1)
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.