Position Title: Programme Manager (Livelihood)
Duty Station: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, 6 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 14 March 2024
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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 is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. 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:
Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context:
For 20+ years, IOM has provided policy and practical support to the Federal Government of Nigeria on migration management. The IOM Country Office in Nigeria also provides wide-ranging operational and programmatic support to vulnerable populations throughout the country; displaced persons, refugees/migrants and communities in need of support. With offices in Abuja, Lagos, Maiduguri, Benin City, Katsina and Yola, IOM engages with various partners, authorities, and stakeholders to meet strategic goals.
North-East Nigeria is one of the most conflict-affected regions in the country, with a high caseload of historical and recent IDPs. As the context has evolved, the international community has started to focus on creating foundations for durable solutions to protracted displacement, focusing initially on the sustainable return, (re)integration and resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees and the host communities.
In line with the Federal and State level governments efforts to promote and facilitate durable solutions for the IDPs and returnees, IOM is implementing Area Based Approach pilot initiatives aiming to provide durable solutions through a multi-sectoral and multi-level approach, including Livelihoods, Shelter/NFI and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) as well as and protection interventions in Borno and Adamawa states.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office in Maiduguri, and in coordination with senior management, resources management and programme managers, the Programme Manager (Livelihood) will manage, coordinate and oversee the implementation of livelihood programmes, cash-based interventions (CBI) and social cohesion and community stabilisation initiatives.
The main objective of the Programme Manager (Livelihood) is to provide technical assistance to IOM Nigeria to develop and implement programmes aiming at strengthening livelihood opportunities and economic recovery, including vocational training opportunities, skills acquisition for increasing employability of displaced population and host communities; This will be carried out by closely working with the government, the private sector and other relevant local actors, based on need assessment for economic recovery programmes, stakeholder analysis and partners harmonization to maximize the impact of resources allocated for livelihood programmes targeting IDPs, returnees and host community.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications and Experience:
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df
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 background verification 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. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications HERE by 14 March 2024 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.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 01.03.2024 to 14.03.2024
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
Requisition: SVN 2024 64 Programme Manager (Livelihood) (P3) Maiduguri, Nigeria (58695714)
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Posting: Posting NC58695715 (58695715) Released
Tagged as: International Organization for Migration, Nigeria
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