Deadline: 17 December, 2020

Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria

International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Project Officer.

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

• Provide technical inputs to the head of sub-office (HoSo) on integrating cash-based interventions (CBIs) into operational plans and strategies that efficiently meet programme objectives, liaising with technical sectors as required
• Research different options and modalities for CBIs to be implemented by IOM in northeast Nigeria
• Liaise with strategic partners (government agencies, UN, INGOs, research
  institutions, private sector entities) to facilitate complementarity in the assessment, design and implementation of CBIs
• Participate in relevant cash forums including the Cash Working Group
• Maintain communication with IOM HQ CBI team to facilitate IOM Nigeria compliance with
  existing guidelines, policies and procedures, timely reporting on CBI programming, technical guidance and keeping up to date on emerging developments within IOM globally
• Work with IOM resource management, procurement unit and programme staff to implement CBI activities
• In coordination with relevant colleagues in the resource management unit, evaluate, compare and recommend different cash transfer mechanisms and available financial service providers
• In coordination with relevant colleagues in the resource management unit, conduct relevant market assessments to recommend potential areas of intervention as necessary
• Supervise and monitor the cash and voucher transfers planned under IOM operations in
  northeast Nigeria, and other programme staff involved in the planning and management of CBI transfers, including facilitating implementation and monitoring of CBI-based programmes at the sub-office level
• Support the capacity building and provide training to the mission to implement CBIs and
  provide recommendations mainly related to human resources, security, tools and equipment
• Periodically review the appropriateness for CBI responses in accordance with the current
  concept of operations for IOM CBI specifically for transition and recovery activities
• Provide guidance to IOM country office and Maiduguri sub-office on risk management for CBI-based programme implementation
• Closely coordinate with the monitoring and evaluation section within the unit and the monitoring and evaluation unit of the country office to check that relevant output and outcome indicators for CBI are systematically collected and analysed
• Undertake visits to view project sites and meet beneficiaries in order to facilitate progress and the achievement of project objectives
• Document any lessons learnt for CBI programming for IOM in northeast Nigeria
• Draft periodic and ad hoc reports on IOM’s CBI-based activities in northeast Nigeria, including inputs for operational improvements and potential scope for IOM’s CBI programming

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Political Science, International Development, Emergency Practice, International Relations, or a related field from an accredited institution with two years of relevant professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience will be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree
• Experience in working in different types of CBI programming in various humanitarian agencies
• Experience in working in cash-based assistance programmes and proven knowledge and
  technical experience in setup, design, implementation and monitoring of CBIs from a multisectoral perspective
• A sound knowledge of different cash modalities and a wide variety of CBI programming
• Experience in interagency coordination

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