Vacancy for Project Officer at The International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Employment Nigeria 06-Sep-2017 MAIDUGURI , NGO

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) - an inter-governmental organization in the field of migration is recruiting to fill the position below:

POSITION : Project Officer (Counter Trafficking)

DESCRIPTION

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

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:

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;
Experience in programme development;
Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs;
Working experience in the region is an asset.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required.

Competencies

Identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
Displays mastery of subject matter;
Contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
Works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
Promotes continuous learning for self and others;
Listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
Develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

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