Programme Assistant (IBM / lM) at the International Organization for Migration (IOM)

International Organization for Migration (IOM) - Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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 Assistant (IBM / lM)

Job Ref: SVN2018/ 19
Location: Abuja
Unit: Immigration Border Management (IBM)
Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term (SST) Grade Equivalent Contract (Renewable)

Context

• Working Under the overall supervision the National Programme Officer (IBM), and under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Assistant (IBM), the successful candidates’ primary role will focus on the information technology and data system development and support aspects of the IBM Nigeria project portfolio, including directly supporting the work of the IBM Senior Programme Manager, the Project Officer, and the Senior Project Assistants in all aspects of their work, in particular:

Core Functions/Responsibilities

• Assist in enhancing and pilot testing information technology solutions in border management, biometrics, travel documents, foreigner registration, and the application of technology to delivery of skills training applications in the migration sector;
• Participate in the Development and delivery of training for government officers in the new technologies;
• Supporting the key project staff in liaison with relevant governmental, non-governmental entities (NGOs), international organizations as well as other relevant stakeholders where the issues strongly intersect with information technology applications relevant to the IBM Unit’s portfolio of projects;
• Researching, compiling and presenting information from professional sources on possible best options and approaches for information technology and data management options that respond to the needs of the projects;
• Contributing to donor reporting, for aspects directly relating to the information technology and data management issues;

Required Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree / Certificate from an accredited academic/institution preferably in information technology or closely related field.
• Minimum Five years for degree holders (three years’ experience) in related field; and closely related to designing or enhancing, as well as implementing data systems related to the areas of focus of the IBM Unit’s project portfolio;

Salary
NGN 551,134.42 per month

Application Closing Date
9th May, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications via email to: [email protected] indicating position applied on subject line

Note

• For the applications to be considered valid, lOM only accepts applications with a Cover Letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to Human Resources, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a subject line SVN2018/19 Programme Assistant (IBM/ IM), Abuja (G5).
• Applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers and detailed Curriculum Vitae
• This position is open Only to Nigerian National applicants and Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.