Project Assistant (AVM)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Assistant (AVM)

Job ID: 20794
Locations: Lagos & Kano
Job Type: Contract
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)

Responsibilities

• Support in the implementation of the plan of activities of the project(s) under the direct coordination of the National Project Officer (Protection); support day to day activities and administrative processes; report regularly on the challenges and progress recorded in realization of activities.
• In line with the existing Internal guidance notes and SOP on FTR, coordinate with relevant stakeholders to provide family tracing and reunification (FTR) and reintegration support to unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) and adult migrants unable to make decisions for themselves.
• Assist in communicating with appropriate IOM units and field offices, including psychosocial assistance, counter-trafficking et al;
• Support the monitoring of the reintegration of beneficiaries related activities when necessary.
• Conduct field visits, as and when necessary.
• Facilitate temporary shelter placement for vulnerable migrants when required.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
• Assist with monitoring the case management and support of vulnerable migrants, including conducting screening interviews and intake as required as well as referral and treatment (e.g. screening, interviewing, counselling, referral or assistance).
• Assist in the coordination of inter-agency fora (e.g. Protection cluster, child-protection sub-cluster, gender-based violence sub-cluster, relevant task forces, etc) and monitoring the protection needs of mobile populations as well as communities affected by mobility and their systematic reporting and solution;

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Minimum two years of experience for candidates holding a first level university degree and above or a minimum of three years for a high school diploma in the field of migration management.
• Completed University degree from an accredited institution in International Relations, Social Science, Economics, Migration studies, Law, Humanitarian Affairs, or related field.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience:

• Experience preferably in migration management, protection, and/or GBV, and related areas;
• Experience in supporting all aspects of project management and familiarity with international protection standard and EU regulations is desirable, experience in counselling, human relations, and management.
• Experience in liaising with government, international organizations, and private sector entities.
• Good knowledge of administration and evaluation of concepts and procedures.
• Ability to work and deliver within short timelines and support large groups of vulnerable migrants.

Skills:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Good knowledge of information technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and SharePoint.