Deadline: 12 November, 2020
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Programme Manager (Shelter and NFI).
Established in 1951, IOM is a related organisation of the United Nations that works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners in promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and update IOM’s shelter and NFI strategies in northeast Nigeria in close coordination with the Shelter/NFI and camp coordination and camp management (CCCM) sector working group, relevant government counterparts, beneficiary communities and other relevant humanitarian stakeholders
- Plan, develop, and supervise all Shelter and NFI activities in northeast Nigeria in collaboration with relevant IOM units, the emergency coordinator, head of sub offices and field staff, to ensure efficient and timely implementation of these projects, in accordance with IOM and sector working group standards and guidelines
- Ensure proper documentation of the Shelter and NFI programmes
- Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender, age, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), gender-based violence (GBV), and risk mitigation
- Provide technical support to the Shelter/NFI and CCCM sector working group when needed, in coordination with the IOM emergency coordinator, the sector coordinators and other relevant sector partners in Nigeria
- Represent IOM at relevant inter-agency platforms and ensure appropriate coordination with all humanitarian partners (including UN agencies, national and international NGOs, the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, IOM and other international organisations), as well as with national authorities and local structures
- In coordination with the chief of mission, the emergency coordinator and other relevant colleagues in the mission, develop resource mobilisation strategy for the Shelter and NFI programme and engage with donors and private sector for this purpose and provide input for the development of new programming as required
- Recruit, train and supervise programme staff throughout the different phases of the page two/five programme cycle
- Coach, support and oversee the performance of the field office staff assigned to the Shelter and NFI programme
- Undertake duty travel, as required, for project site review and other duties of concern to the project
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Development, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Social Sciences, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or bachelor’s degree with seven years of relevant professional experience
- Five years of relevant professional experience
- Operational and extensive field experience in programme development, implementation and evaluation
- Experience with international organisations, in development, implementation and evaluation, and/or project implementation and management
- Experience in post-conflict/emergency zones and in working in a high-risk environment, project management and administrative and financial management
- Experience in liaising with governmental authorities and local communities, as well as national and international institutions
- Field experience is a distinct advantage
- Broad sector knowledge and/or field experience in the areas of reconstruction and community mobilisation
- Familiarity with the northeast an asset
- Willingness to travel extensively to the field
To apply and for more information, click here.
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