Programme Officers (CCCM/Capacity Building) at the International Organization for Migration (IOM)

International Organization for Migration (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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Officer (CCCM/Capacity Building)

Location: Maiduguri

Responsibilities

• Conduct, in close collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMA) and relevant government authorities, learning assessments of government authorities and partners at national and state levels.
• Develop, together with NEMA, SEMA and the Shelter/NFI & CCCM cluster/sector, a capacity-building strategy as well as the corresponding emergency-related training programmes and materials on disaster and displacement management, aid and site maintenance.
• Plan and coordinate the delivery of workshops and trainings.
• Provide advice and technical assistance on different aspects of the training programme to the government's counterparts and cluster/sector partners.
• Plan and organize the staff development and trainings for the IOM emergency related programmes.
• Work closely with NEMA, SEMA, the Shelter/NFI & CCCM cluster/sector and humanitarian and development partners to synergize exiting training mechanisms and initiatives.
• Gather, assess and compile training materials and facilitate the regular exchange of information within and between all authorities involved in emergency, preparedness and response.
• Ensure improved access to training materials available and identify needs and gaps in training.
• Liaise with national and state authorities, programme partners, civil society, the international community and donors.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Science, Education, Business Administration, Human Resources, Migration Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:

• Experience in developing and implementing training projects or programmes
• Experience in capacity-building, Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM); preferably 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; preferably within the International Humanitarian Field and within the Organizations within the UN Common System;
• Ability to travel extensively to the field.

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 collegial 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.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online