International Organization for Migration (IOM) recruitment for a Project Officer in Abuja, Nigeria

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (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.


IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:

Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Slovenia, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

International Organization for Migration is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Project Officer (Displacement Tracking and Monitoring

Reference Code: SVN2014/80(O)-EXT
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Classification: Official, Grade P3
Type of Appointment: Special, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, the overall supervision of the Regional Director for Central and West Africa and in coordination with relevant units from the Regional Office of Central and West Africa and Headquarters, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the project Strengthening Humanitarian Response Capacity in North East Nigeria through Displacement Tracking, Monitoring (DTM) and Information Dissemination.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Manage the Displacement Tracking & Monitoring (DTM) project including Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) related DTM of Internally-Displaced Persons (IDPs).
Provide technical guidance to governmental counterparts for displacement tracking through establishing information collection centres and developing tools and methodologies for location and group level assessments.
Develop IDPs registration methodology in coordination with government counterparts.

• Support government counterparts to establish and supervise field assessments with multi-layered data collection techniques to gather timely information about displaced population, returnees and IDPs movements, and any other source of data required.
• Design and implement information dissemination tools and operational frameworks for data collection and sharing among the different stakeholders.
• Develop training modules and tools for government counterparts in order to strengthen their capacity for displacement data collection and improve their preparedness and response.
• Represent IOM at meetings and events where these programmes are being discussed.
• Ensure the integration of gender perspective and attention to specific needs of vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, persons with disabilities, the elderly, children as well as other highly vulnerable groups within all IDPs activities.
• Produce activity reports on behalf of the Database unit to be shared with various audiences. Review the statistical reports, IDPs displacement, return planning maps and tools to contribute to reports.
• Develop, manage, implement, fund-raise for and report on projects in the area of DTM.
• Manage DTM staff; prepare and organize training for enumerators and field staff on projects activities on a regular basis.
• Supervise the Database unit for the operational management and administration of displacement tracking databases.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;

• 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 Objectives.

• Master’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Social Science, Disaster Risk Management or a related field 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 working in international organizations, humanitarian community and familiarity with the humanitarian reform and cluster approach;
• Experience in writing technical requirements documents, translating/planning specifications to technical briefs for data capture/analysis and compiling diverse datasets;
• Experience in the development and implementation of population database a distinct advantage.
• Experience in project management and implementation;
• Knowledge of camp management-related technical guidelines, standards, and indicators;
• Experience in training data collectors who work in camps;

• Fluency in English is required.