Project Assistant (MM/M&E) at International Organization for Migration - IOM

SVN No. : SVN2019/04
Location: Benin City, Edo
Organizational Unit : Migration Management
IOM Classification: G4
Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term (SST) 6 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context

• Since 2017, IOM under its Humanitarian Voluntary Return (HVR) and Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programmes, in partnership with the Government of Nigeria, has facilitated the voluntary return of over 11,000 stranded migrants from Libya, Niger and other transit and destination countries. IOM is also implementing initiatives that aims at preventing irregular migration and enhancing migration management as a whole.
• This project will provide complimentary assistance to returnees and potential migrant, including psychosocial support, economic reintegration and livelihood and awareness raising on the ills of irregular migration.
• Working under the overall supervision of the Project Officer and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant (MM/M&E) the successful candidate will contribute to the implementation and monitoring of reintegration support provided to the returning migrants under the EUTF-IOM joint initiatives for Migrant Protection and Reintegration for Nigeria.

Core Functions / Responsibilities
In particular, s/he will:

• Assist in monitoring of the day-to-day case management of reintegration assistance.
• Assist the Senior Project Assistant M&E in preparing the beneficiary profile and needs assessment formats and ensure regular update.
• Assist in reviewing the conditions of the business plan as pertaining to the AVRR program.
• Conduct a field monitoring visits to the beneficiaries' areas of return, including community-based reintegration target areas.
• IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
• File and update all beneficiaries’ cases in a database for reference and monitoring including regular update of beneficiaries’ information in a database.
• Support the drafting of quality M&E reports, considering disaggregated gender data of the beneficiaries.
• Assist in submitting monthly monitoring reports on time.
• Assist the Senior Project Assistant M&E in the monitoring of all projects in collaboration with the AVRR team where necessary.
• Carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree or equivalent in Economics, Management, Social Work, Demography and Statistics, International Development, Law and other related Social Sciences
• Minimum of two years of experience for those with University Degree and above or minimum of four years with high school diploma in the field of migration including operational and field experience or related field, preferably within the International Humanitarian Field;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality is mandatory;
• Good knowledge of project development, administration and evaluation concepts and procedures.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations and private sector entities.
• Good knowledge of information technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word,
• Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and SharePoint.
• Previous work experience in international organizations and companies would be an advantage.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and multiple Native languages

Required Competencies
Behavioural

• The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

Values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other:

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station and within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
• Women with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.