INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION
International Organization for Migration is established in 1951.
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.
Context
Under the overall supervision of the Chief Mission (CoM) in Nigeria, and direct supervision of the Program Officer to Data and Policy and in collaboration with the Regional Officer (RO) in Dakar and Department of Migration Management at Headquarters (HQs), the successful candidate will be responsible for oversight, coordination and implementation of the capacity building initiatives of the European Union funded project” Promoting Better Management of Migration in Nigeria”, with special focus on the seconded institutions. The overall objective of the project is to enhance the capacity of the Government of Nigeria to manage migration in order to maximize its developmental potential.
Duty Station: Abuja
Classification: National Officer/NOB
Type of Appointment: Special, six months with possibility of extension
Estimated State Date As soon as possible
Closing Date: July 22nd, 2012
- MIGRATION OFFICER to be seconded to the National Commission for Refugees – NCFR
Reference Code VN2012-06(0) NAT
OBJECTIVES:
The overall objective of the seconded is to enhance effective management and coordination of migration in Nigeria by strengthening both technical and administrative capacity of NCRF to develop and offer policy advisory on migration, ensure quality in the design and implementation of project activities under the second phase of the EU-funded project “Promoting Better Management of Migration in Nigeria”, with respect to the migration management and policy coordination as well as other related activities in NCFR.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the NCFR’s staff to fulfill the Commission’s mandate as well as the fulfillment of the project’s objectives through provision of advice and strategy for the adoption of National Migration Policy, in collaboration with the Technical Working Group on Migration
- Act as a resource person for coordination issues between the project partners, implementing agencies, the donor and other counterparts, through monitoring of the work of the coordination groups and WGs relevant to migration, in partnership with the NCFR staff, providing technical support and guidance
- Develop a practical and efficient working method to act as a seconded staff to NCFR, while maintain close ties with the IOM project team.
- Support and track the validation, adoption and implementation of migration policies and their implementation road maps with NCFR as the coordinating agency
- Support the implementation of specific activities in NCFR. In particular, provide technical advice and design and carry out capacity building activities involving NCFR and implementation partners
- Review existing operational structures in NCFR and offer advice for the development of new strategy for migration management and coordination, and provide relevant feedback and advice related to effect and links with other components of the project to IOM project team.
- Established and maintain close contacts and coordinate programme activities with different national and international authorities and civil society actors involved in the project, particularly programme activities involving NCFR
- Support all project activities from the overall migration coordination perspective and make recommendations on capacity-building measures, workshops, trainings and offer advice on how to mainstream migration into development plans.
- Develop ways to support the coordination role of the NCFR in cross-sectoral migration management particularly in view of their role as co-chair of the Project Management Committee (PMC)
- Prepare briefs and periodical reports on the status of the programme activities in the NCFR
- Responsible for implementing, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of project activities in NCFR in order to deliver integrated and comprehensive interventions in a sustainable manner
- In coordination with the CoM Programme Officers and RMO, contribute to the management of the project, particularly in relation to migration policy and coordination activities
- Mobilize other resources in support of the project’s objectives and activities
- Advise project partners and IOM staff on developments and new trends in the field of CB on migration in Nigeria
Act as a focal point for IOM, NCFR and relevant partners on coordination of emergency preparedness and response related to NCFR and IOM’s mandate, liaising with the UN EPRWG members, neighboring countries’ IOM missions, the RO and HQ on relevant issues
- Liaise with national and international counterparts to further the development of projects and seek programmatic partnership when appropriate with other UN agencies,
- Humanitarian and development partner organizations in Nigeria, with particular emphasis on emergency preparedness and response as it pertain to the mandates of NCFR and IOM.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Desirable Competencies
Behavioral
- Take responsibility and manages constructive criticism
- Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
- Promotes continuous learning, communicates clearly
- Takes initiative and drive high levels of performance management
- Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility
- Display mastery of subject matter
- Contributes to a collegial team environment
- 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 resources needs of IOM.
Technical
- Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context:
- Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in the use of MS office, various search engines on the internet and monitoring and evaluation plan and software.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Completed advanced University degree from an accredited institution preferably in Migration studies Political or Social Science. International Relations Development Studies,
- Law or related field, training and workshops in policy consulting and development will be an added advantage
- Two years (or four years of experience for candidates holding a first level university degree) in migration related policy coordination or policy management in the development setting, preferably in Africa required
- Experience of design and delivery of capacity building programmes for government counterparts required
- Comprehensive understanding of migration project management through extensive exposure to different areas of migration management
- Good track record of work with the Government of Nigeria and an international organization
- Experience of operational management of migration crisis response an advantage;
- Experience of coordination among development partners an advantage.
- LABOUR MIGRATION OFFICER to be seconded to the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity – FMLP
Reference Code: VN2012_ 04(O)-NAT
OBJECTIVE
The overall objective of the expertise is to enhance the capacity of the FMLP specifically the International Labour Migration Desk (ILMD) and the National Electronic Labour Exchange (NELEX) of the Ministry to manage organized labour migration to and from Nigeria, ensure quality in the design and implementation of project activities under the second phase of the EU-funded project
“Promoting Better Management of Migration in Nigeria”, with respect to labour migration and other related activities with the FMLP
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and carry out capacity building (CB) activities of the project, focusing on FMLP and ensuring that IQM standards and operating modalities are met when activities are implemented
- Actively contribute to the implementation and monitoring of overall project activities, with emphasis in the fields of Labour Migration and Diaspora Mobilization
- In coordination with the Programme Officers, contribute to the management of the project through forecasting and tracking expenditure, ensuring compliance with IOM and E-regulations and monitoring adherence to project documents (Log frame, Work Plan, Budget)
- Monitor activities in the state and federal level offices of the FMLP and contribute actively to the midterm and end of project evaluation
- Assess, monitor and evaluate program delivery and ensure timely reporting of periodic and final report to the donor. Identify problems in project implementation and/or procedures and propose solutions.
- Develop an efficient coordination mechanism between the FMLP and IOM project staff
- Develop ways to support the FMLP to engage in negotiations on potential labour migration agreements between the GON and destination countries
- Support trainings and zonal assessments, as well as further project/activity development of the main partners of the project, particularly FMLP
- Act as a resource person for coordination issues between the FLMP and other partners especially in issues relating to data availability, sharing and dissemination of information, providing technical support and guidance
- Formulate and take charge of delivery of training activities addressing specific needs of the FMLP, including in view of increasing capacity of labour inspectors and job counselors.
- In collaboration ILMD/NELEX staff, contribute and oversee the further development of the use of the NELEX system from the point of view of job seekers and j employers, in line with recommendations of technical experts, international best practice and project resources, including redesigning the NELEX forms to capture relevant information
- Develop a strategy for replication of NELEX in state offices and assist FMLP in the implementation of NELEX in chosen state offices to replace the manual system of registration
- Support and track the validation, adoption and implementation of labour policies and their implementation road maps with FMLP
- Ensure monitoring and evaluation of the impact of the project interventions, in particular of those with the FLMP
- Advise project partners and IOM staff on developments and new trends in the field of labour migration in Nigeria
- Liaise with national and international counterparts to further the development of projects and seek programmatic partnership when appropriate with other UN agencies, humanitarian and development partner organizations in Nigeria, with particular emphasis on labour migration
- In coordination with the Program Officer, participate in donor meetings to ensure donor relations remain strong and to maintain a frequent dialogue to address any concerns, and to identify new project development opportunities
- Any other such duties that may be assigned
TECHNICAL
- Effective applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context;
- Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives
- Strong computer skills including proficiency to MS office and capacity to research through various search engines on the internet and database applications.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Completed advanced University degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Social Sciences (Political Science, Public Administration, international Relations, Sociology) with specialization in Migration, International Population Studies or Labour studies an advantage
- Certificate/Diplomas of course/training workshops related to labour migration management will be an added advantage
- Minimum of two years (or four years of experience for candidates holding a first level university degree) relevant experience in labour migration issues. Experience of projects dealing with management of labour migration in Africa will be an advantage;
- Project management experience required, preferably in migration and/or labour force management capacity building
- A good track record of work with the Government of Nigeria and international organizational organizations is preferred
- Excellent drafting and reporting ability
- Understanding of qualitative and quantitative approach in social Science research
- Knowledge of statistical methods and migration data sources at regional and international levels
- Confident use of statistical analysis software and social research methods.
- DIASPORA MOBILIZATION OFFICER to be seconded to the Nigeria National Volunteer Service – NNVS
Reference Code: VN2012_05 (O)-NAT
OBJECTIVE
The overall objective of the expertise is to strengthen the capacity of NNVS to mobilize Nigerians in the Diaspora ensuring quality in the design and implementation of project activities under the implementation phase of the EU funded “Preventing Better Management of Migration in Nigeria”, and supervising activities of the project Diaspora mobilization and other related activities in NNVS.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify needs and possibilities for organizational development at the NNVS and support the management in fulfilling the mandate of the NNVS
- Conceptualize and develop with the NNVS staff a Diaspora information portal which will be robust, capturing relevant information and serving as a single window of information for Diaspora members
- Design and carry out capacity building (CB) activities of the project, focusing on NNVS arid ensuring that IOM standards and operating modalities are met when, activities are implemented.
- Compile information on all Diaspora-related issues, such as a repertory of investment projects by Diaspora, directory of existing temporary return programmes for qualified Diaspora members through active networking and building a working relationship with a wide variety of partners
- Actively contribute to the design, implementation and monitoring of all project activities, with specific attention to all such activities that relate to Diaspora Mobilization, also when implemented under other project components
- Create functional avenues of communication with Diaspora organizations and representatives, and through a participatory approach engage them in the design of project activities
- Establish a working relationship for the NNVS and IOM as an implementing partner with the Nigerian Embassies and/or consulates for information sharing, planning on international aspects of the activities and other relevant matters such as training of consular officers on Diaspora issues
- Proactively contribute to visibility of the project and its activities, with particular focus on communication related to Diaspora issues, including Diaspora policy
- Carry out research activities into Diaspora policy experiences in other countries develop ways to promote evidence-based discussion in Nigeria on Diaspora policy and design
- Advocacy methodology with the relevant stakeholders aiming for the formulation and adoption of a Diaspora policy
- Support trainings and zonal assessments, as well as further project/activity development of the main partners of the project, particularly NNVS
- Act as a resource person for coordination issues between the NNVS and other partners especially in issues relating to Diaspora matters
- Any other such duties that may be assigned
Desirable Competencies: Behavioral
- Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
- Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
- 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;
- Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEAV)
- 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.
Technical
- Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context;
- Work effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries and the broader community to advance country office of regional objective
- Strong computer skills including proficiency to MS Office and capacity to research through various search engines on the internet and database applications.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Completed advanced University degree from an accredited institution preferably in Social Sciences (Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations, sociology) Certificates and/or diploma of training courses and workshops related to Diaspora mobilization will be an added advantage
- Minimum of two years (or four years of experience for candidates will be an added advantage
- Minimum of two years (or four years of experience for candidates holding a first level university degree) relevant experience related to Diaspora mobilization, preferably working with Diaspora organizations in various countries
- Experience with Diasporas in Africa will be an advantage
- A good track record of work with the Government of Nigeria and international organizations is preferred
- Excellent drafting and reporting ability
- Understanding of qualitative and quantitative approach in social science research
- Knowledge of statistical methods and migration data sources at regional and international levels
- Confident use of statistical analysis software and social research methods.
- MIGRATION DATA EXPERT to be seconded to the National Population Commission (NpopC)
Reference Code: VN2012_09 (O)-NAT
OBJECTIVE
The overall objective of the seconded expertise is to enhance the use of migration data for policy development by strengthening the capacity of NPoPC to update and disseminate migration information, ensure quality in the design and implementation of project activities under the second phase of the EU-funded project “Promoting Better Management of Migration in Nigeria” and supervise capacity building (CB) activities of the project with respect to the migration data management and other related activities in NPoPC.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The seconded will assist NPopC in designing best practices and methodology for effective collection, processing, analysis and dissemination of migration data through targeted activities to be implemented during this period.
- The successful candidates will be capable of multi-tasking in line with the following Terms of Reference/Job Description and meeting the associated requirements mentioned below.
TECHNICAL
- Assess the existing/currently produced statistics and raw data and check for accuracy reliability, timeliness, relevance and comparability and advice accordingly
- Assess the methodology currently used for data collection and sharing in reference to the NPoPC migration data sharing mechanisms and contribute to strengthening NPoPC’s capacity in the area of migration research and data management
- Ensure gathering of all relevant documents and statistical data management.
- Provide technical support to NPopC in the standardization of research protocols and methodology for migration research activities, particularly as it relates to the proposed Youth Migration survey and preparation of updates to the Migration Profile
- Support NPopC to define and design, in close collaboration with the Technical Working Group (TWG) standardized indicators to be included in the update Nigerian Migration Profile (NMP)
- Support and track the validation, adoption and implementation of migration data management strategy and their implementation road maps with NPopC and other MDAs in migration data management.
- Draft methodological guidelines for data collection and development/up-dating of the Migration Profile
- In close coordination with the TWG, the expert will support plan for regular production and dissemination of the Nigeria Migration Profile or updates to the Profile through identification of role of each institution participating in updating NMP, the method to be used for data collection, data analysis and a detailed publication and dissemination plan for NMP reports
- Support and make recommendations on capacity building measure workshops, tracings and offer advice on how to mainstream migration into development plans, data collection and management
- Provide support and advice for the analysis and presentation of migration cards in the NPopC, and make recommendation for sustainability of timely processing of migration cards from Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
- Support the development of compatibility methodology in data collection and sharing mechanisms between NPopC and NIS as well as other MDAs in migration related activities.
ADMINISTRATIVE
- Actively contribute to the design and implementation of project activities in the fields of Migration Data Management, particularly to the NPopC
- Assess and evaluate program delivery and ensure timely reporting of periodic and final report to donors, Identify problems in project implementation and/or procedures and propose solutions
- Support trainings and zonal assessments, as well as program development of the main partners of the project, particularly NPopC
- Act as a resource person for coordination issues between the Projects partners, implementing agencies. The donor and other counterparts, through monitoring of the work of the coordination groups and WGs relevant to migration, in partnership with the NPopC staff, providing technical support and guidance in the field of migration data
- Develop a practical and efficient working method to act as a seconded staff to NPopC, while maintaining close ties with the IOM project team.
Desirable Competencies: Behavioral
- Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
- Works effectively with ail clients and stakeholders,
- 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;
- Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and relaxation, 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.
Technical
- Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context;
- works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives;
- Strong computer skills including proficiency to MS Office and capacity to research through various search engines on the internet Proficiency in the use of SPSS, SAS, STATA and CSPro.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Completed advanced University degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Social Sciences (Demography, Economics and Sociology), with a specialization in (Migration, geography, international population studies statistics);
- Training and workshops in data management strategy will be an added advantage:
- Minimum of two years statistical research experience for four years of experience for candidates holding a first level university degree) preferably on migration management or migration data management;
- Experience with data assessments in Africa will be an advantage;
- A good track record of work with the Government of Nigeria and international organization is preferred,
- Excellent drafting and reporting ability;
- Previous publication on migration with recourse to robust data utilization from censuses and surveys will be an advantage;
- Understanding of qualitative and quantitative approach in social science research Knowledge of statistical methods and migration data sources at regional and international levels:
- Familiarity with data management strategy
Language:
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Ability to speak and write in one or more Nigerian language will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of French an asset
METHOD OF APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to email address iomnigeriahr@iom.int on or before 22nd July, 2012.
IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to
The Chief of Mission,
International organization for Migration (IOM), Stating the position and reference code.
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