Project Manager (Humanitarian Hubs) at International Organization for Migration - IOM

Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension

Context

• Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Abuja, the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office in Maiduguri and in coordination with the Emergency coordinator on issues related to the emergency response in North-east Nigeria, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of the Humanitarian Hubs in North-east Nigeria.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Coordinate with partners and agencies regarding the development and needs within the Humanitarian Hubs.
• Ensure the Humanitarian Hubs have adequate facilities and the compounds are functioning.
• Coordinating the hiring, training and supervising of all personnel related to the running and management of the Humanitarian Hubs, including Facilities Manager, cleaners and administrative staff.
• Develop and implement administrative procedures, manuals and guidelines on humanitarian hub operations and document best practices.
• Monitor and assist with cost recovery, provide the necessary coordination with the invoices received as required.
• Contribute in making strategic recommendations and developing plans to achieve objectives.
• Review proposals for additional requests for space and ensure best practices for all standards within the Humanitarian Hubs.
• Management of resources and participates in the budget/spending plans.
• Prepare regular progress reports to share with the relevant and intended parties.
• Perform such other duties as may be required.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Master's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Administration, Law 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:

• Experience in project implementation in post conflict or transitional situations;
• Previous related experience in North East Nigeria field operations is an advantage;
• Project implementation and supervision experience at the field level required;
• Experience in coordinating with managing other programme units and ability to establish and maintain working relations with government counterparts, UN agencies;
• Experience working with National NGO partners to build their capacity to influence the development of civil society in Nigeria;
• Knowledge and experience of UNDSS procedures an advantage
• Experience within the United Nationals Common System and the International Humanitarian Field;
• Excellent drafting skills;
• Work experience in a resource-limited setting and rapidly changing environment, ideally in the Central and West Africa region.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of any local language is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies - Behavioral:

• Accountability - takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
• Client Orientation - works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
• Continuous Learning - promotes continuous learning for self and others;
• Communication - listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
• Creativity and Initiative - actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
• Leadership and Negotiation - develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management - identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;
• Teamwork - contributes to a collegian team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

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.
• 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 security clearances.