National Project Officer (Durable Solutions)

About the role

IOM Nigeria, in the northeast region (Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States), is implementing the EU-funded SIDPIN project to strengthen durable solutions for internally displaced persons through local integration, with a focus on women and children. The National Project Officer (Durable Solutions) is accountable for the day-to-day implementation of this project, with particular focus on Yobe, Adamawa and Benue States, under the supervision of the Head of the Sub-Office in Maiduguri and the Transition and Recovery Programme Coordinator.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the SIDPIN project, including field coordination of IOM teams, government and partners, and reporting
• Support capacity building and training of state and local government authorities and partners on sustainable solutions
• Oversee housing, water and sanitation, livelihood, health, education, HLP and MHPSS activities in line with project plans
• Plan, monitor and report on activities, and coordinate with SIDPIN partners and government authorities
• Strengthen coordination mechanisms at state and LGA levels and compile partner updates, challenges, achievements and lessons learned
• Document policies and strategies on internal displacement, and contribute to programme planning, concept notes and proposals
• Conduct assessments, draft work plans and participate in programmes, trainings and workshops on durable solutions

Required profile

• University degree in political science, law, conflict resolution, community development, project management, conflict studies or a related field, with two years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in sustainable solutions, internal displacement, conflict resolution, community development and institutional support in conflict-prone rural communities
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and working in a multicultural setting
• Fluent English (oral and written); fluency in one of IOM's official languages is required for all staff

Required skills

• Knowledge of the political economy of Nigeria and the Northeast, including national and state laws, policies and strategies
• Experience with internal displacement protocols, tools and initiatives
• Assessment, research methodology and data collection skills, including on sensitive issues such as conflict
• Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop preferred