IOM Programme Coordinator (Transition and Recovery) Jobs in Nigeria

IOM Programme Coordinator (Transition and Recovery) Jobs in Nigeria

Position Title: Programme Coordinator (Transition and Recovery)

Duty Station: Yola, Nigeria

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 04 October 2022

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, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

Internal candidates

Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states

Core Functions / Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate and ensure the implementation of IOM Nigeria's transition and recovery programming portfolio focusing on durable solutions, stabilization, livelihoods, CBI, HLP and social cohesion.

Co-chair the inter-agency durable solutions technical working group (DSWG) solutions in the
Northeast and lead advocacy discussions with stakeholders in close consultation with mission
management in Abuja.

Backstop the financial, administrative, and programmatic aspects of transition and recovery
related activities in the Northeast, in cooperation with relevant support units in the Mission.

Lead inter-agency efforts towards partnership and resource mobilization to expand the support towards durable solutions programming for IDPs, host communities, returnees and relocated persons from both humanitarian and development donors.

Conduct workshops with humanitarian and development partners and government technical
commissions to plan and develop durable solutions strategies for states.

Oversee Livelihoods and HLP units in the Northeast in coordination with programmes teams.

Conduct technical workshops supporting wider mission advocacy efforts on DS, ensuring that
national and sub-national priorities messages are aligned, the issues are addressed, and IOM
initiatives are well documented and produced for wider internal and external communications.

Substantively support context and conflict-sensitive analysis at the country level to strengthen the evidence-base for stabilization, transition, and recovery, in coordination with relevant programmes.

Work with Programme Support Unit (PSU) on donor engagement and resource mobilization
for transition and recovery initiatives.

Provide quality inputs to PSU for programme development and reporting purposes and prepare concept notes and project proposals.

Carry out technical missions as needed to the different displacement-affected areas of the
country.

Organize high-level missions on transition and recovery initiatives including durable solutions and community stabilization.

Promote and coordinate durable solutions initiatives with the relevant humanitarian clusters, development coordination initiatives, and forums to ensure that durable solutions elements are incorporated in their efforts.

Lead and/or participate in assessments and research related to internal displacement in the
country.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

Master’s degree in Humanitarian Studies, Migration Studies, Social Science, Political Science, Communication, Economics, Business Administration 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

Minimum of five years proven experience working on transition and recovery related issues in humanitarian or development environments, including provision of technical advice to field
teams;

Experience in both humanitarian and transition or development settings and programming;

Knowledge and experience in disaster management, internal displacement, protection
challenges and conflict analysis; and,

Proven experience on strategy development and advocacy on durable solutions

for IDPs as
well as in-depth knowledge of main protection and humanitarian standards.

Skills

Excellent leadership, coordination, capacity building, planning and analytical skills;

Solid understanding and first-hand experience of UN/INGO System coordination mechanisms;

Sound understanding of Development Cooperation frameworks, tools, mechanisms;

Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;

Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;

Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objective; and,

Good computer skills (MS Office, Internet browsers).

Languages]

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French,
Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of French or other UN language(s) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity

Integrity and transparency

Professionalism

Core Competencies – Behavioural Indicators Level 2

Teamwork

Delivering results

Managing and sharing knowledge

Accountability

Communication

Managerial Competencies – Behavioural Indicators Level 2

Leadership

Empowering others & building trust

Strategic thinking and vision

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

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.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.

Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period
of 24 months.

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.

Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 04 October 2022 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment
system.

The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: IOM Programme Coordinator (Transition and Recovery) Jobs in Nigeria

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