National Project Officer (Durable Solutions) at International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Yobe State

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is recruiting a National Project Officer (Durable Solutions) for Yobe State. The NO-A role supports implementation of an EU-supported displacement and local-integration programme, with coordination involving state authorities, UN agencies and partners. The special short-term contract starts with a six-month appointment and may extend up to nine months.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities, field teams, government counterparts and programme partners.
• Support local and state authorities with training and implementation of durable-solutions approaches.
• Monitor integrated assistance involving housing, water, sanitation, livelihoods, health, education and protection.
• Organise partner coordination, dialogue, planning, field visits and information sharing.
• Analyse policies and programmes affecting internally displaced people and support assessments and project proposals.
• Maintain delivery records, progress updates, lessons learned and project reporting.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to promote safe, sustainable local integration.

Requirements

• University degree in Political Science, Law, Conflict Resolution, Community Development, Project Management or a related field.
• At least two years’ relevant professional experience.
• Experience with durable solutions, internal displacement, community development or conflict-sensitive programmes.
• Understanding of Nigerian and north-eastern regional policies, government coordination and relevant protection frameworks.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, research and report-writing abilities.
• Ability to work across cultures and use Microsoft Office and other office technology effectively.