National Programme Officer (Immigration and Border Governance), FMM at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

International Organization for Migration (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 andnon-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: National Programme Officer (Immigration and Border Governance), FMM

Job Identification: 17578
Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: National Officer
Grade: NO-A

Context

• Under the direct supervision of the FMM Programme Manager, in coordination with relevant thematic leads at the country, regional and global levels, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of the Immigration and Border Governance component of the Support to Free Movement of Persons and Migration in West Africa (FMM II) programme".
• The overall objective of the proposed intervention is to maximise the development potential of free movement of persons and safe, orderly and regular migration within ECOWAS in the context of the regional integration process. Previous EU support towards implementing ECOWAS migration-related policies and frameworks was instrumental in improving migration governance in the region. This second Phase of the FMM programme will build on the success of the previous output for migration governance at the regional and national level, with the inclusion of civil society, through a multi-stakeholder consortium implementation modality comprised of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), under the lead of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The programme will be implemented at regional, national and local levels, with the main objective of effectively implementing the ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol and the ECOWAS Common Approach on Migration.
• This five-year programme aims to maximise the development potential of free movement of persons and migration in West Africa by supporting the effective implementation of relevant ECOWAS frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating and monitoring the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the programme IBG activities in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor's requirements.
• Provide technical assistance in formulating the overall planning for priorities and activities in the relevant area.
• Support the immigration and border management (IBM) working group under the MIDWA process to further exchange among ECOWAS MS on IBM and Free Movement of Persons, the Right of Residence and Establishment and collect recommendations and way forward on key topics such as documentation, the opening of borders, common border management system, procedure within the region and introduction and adoption of ECOWAS biometric ID and Passports, ENBIC and harmonisation of travel documents such as passports, ID cards, vehicle registration and driver's license. 
• Support in the organisation of the annual Heads of Immigration Meetings. 
• Organise regional trainings and Training of Trainers (TOT) to facilitate appropriation by MS training academies of the existing standardised ECOWAS training curriculum for border officials (immigration, customs, security etc. 
• Support ECOWAS in the drafting of standardised procedures and processes for opening borders, risk profiling, cross-border cooperation, and information exchange between Member States. 
• Support the Programme Manager to identify emerging issues relevant to border governance, identify gaps and provide suggestions to improve implementation and contribute to developing thematic papers, reports and promotional materials as necessary. 
• Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements. 
• Participate in developing and adjusting work plans, project budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures. 
• Coordinate collecting, verifying and analysing data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on project-related activities, including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials. 
• Contribute to planning, developing, organising and delivering capacity-building activities targeting IOM staff, ECOWAS and Member states, civil society partners, implementing partners and communities. 
• Attend conferences, workshops and meetings related to the thematic area of expertise, as required by the Senior Programme Manager. Maintain partnerships with other agencies, as well as with potential donors, active in the region in relevant technical programming areas
• Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc. 14. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or, · 
• Master's degree in the above-mentioned fields.

Experience:

• A minimum of two years' experience for candidates holding Master's Degree in immigration and border governance, preferably in Project Management, business administration, international relations and governance
• Knowledge of border management and social development issues as well as general migration related issues in the ECOWAS region.
• Good knowledge of project development, administration and evaluation concepts and procedures.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, UN and international organisations and private sector entities.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Good knowledge of information technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and SharePoint.
• Previous work experience in international organisations and companies would be an advantage.
• Preferably within the United Nations or within the international humanitarian field.

Skills:

• Strong planning, coordination and logistics skills related to implementation of project activities; 
• Good communication skills; 
• High level of computer literacy (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point); 
• Ability to independently carry out tasks; 
• Ability to multi-task and to prioritise required; 
• Ability to work effectively with government counterparts; 
• Good representational skills.

Languages:

• Fluency in English.
• IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies:

• Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2):

• 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2) (applicable only if position is with direct reports):

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2025; 01:00 AM.

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

Notes

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
• National Professional Officers should be nationals of the country of their employment. NPOs perform work at the professional level and the same standards of recruitment qualifications and performance, required for International Professional staff.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
• IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
• IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.