Programme Manager (Livelihood) at International Organization for Migration - IOM

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:

• Manage, coordinate, and ensure the implementation and programming portfolio focusing on livelihoods in the Northeast, through efficient and effective use of financial and human resources.
• Expand the portfolio towards Livelihoods, linking HDPN (Humanitarian, Development, Peace and Nexus) and Durable Solutions programmes. Strengthening transition and recovery aspects, focusing on durable solutions programming and manage efforts towards partnership and resource mobilization in close collaboration with the Policy, Governance, Liaison and Support Department.
• Substantively support the roll-out of CSAS (conflict sensitivity analysis system) in Nigeria to strengthen the community stabilization, transition, and recovery programmes in coordination with relevant Programme Managers.
• Work with the Policy, Governance, Liaison and Support Department in Abuja, on donor engagement and resource mobilization for transition and recovery initiatives. Provide inputs for programme development and reporting purposes and prepare concept notes and project proposals.
• Coordinate preparation of reports, including the Project lessons learned report, develop tools,M&E workplan to track livelihood projects and conduct follow-up visits/assessments with field assistants, in cooperation with the M&E Officer.
• Ensure the application IOM's Gender Equality Policy in the field of expertise, as well as the mainstreaming of all essential actions (non specialized) of the Gender Based Violence in Crisis (GBViC) operational model. Ensure that all project proposals, products, communications, awareness-raising materials, curricula, and reports are aligned with these two documents.
• Lead and/or participate in assessments and research related to Livelihoods in the Northeast of Nigeria. Suggest areas in which IOM can build the capacities of affected populations to ensure durable transition, recovery, and stabilization in areas of return, relocation, and reintegration, specifically in the areas of agriculture, small and medium enterprises, and small business management.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to field staff under the Livelihood programmes on their daily activities and ensure smooth implementation of programmes.
• In coordination with the Communications unit provide periodical communication materials pertinent to Livelihood activities, showing cases of implementation and impact among the targeted population.
• Plan and conduct livelihood workshops with government technical commission along with humanitarian and development partners to discuss, plan and inform future programmes, strategies and policies for the government and various stakeholders.
• Manage staff goal setting, work planning, talent development, and performance, and ensure timely implementation and follow-up.
• Reinforce resilience of crisis-affected population by re-establishing, improving and diversifying key agriculture (including crop production livestock, fisheries, forestry, and natural resources management) and non-agriculture (skills training, income generating activities, and innovations) livelihoods.
• Promote job opportunities and facilitate access to basic social services in areas of return through the Rehabilitation of public infrastructures (schools, health centres, community centres, and community market).
• Support the government in restoring the governance administration and services through capacity building, community security/social cohesion, and equipment to enhance governance and service delivery.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Humanitarian Studies, Migration Studies, Social Science, Political Science,
• Communication, Economics, Business Administration 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

• Minimum of five years proven experience working on transition and recovery-related issues in humanitarian or development environments, including the provision of technical advice to field teams;
• Experience in both humanitarian and transition or development settings and programming;
• Knowledge and experience in disaster management, internal displacement, protection challenges, and conflict analysis; and,
• Proven experience in Livelihood and Food Security strategy development and advocacy on durable solutions for IDPs as well as in-depth knowledge of main protection and humanitarian standards.

Skills

• Excellent management, coordination, capacity building, planning, and analytical skills;
• Solid understanding and first-hand experience with UN/INGO System coordination mechanisms;
• Sound understanding of Development Cooperation frameworks, tools, and mechanisms;
• Delivers 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; and,
• Good computer skills (MS Office, Internet browsers).