Call for Applications

Position Title : Programme Officer (Coordination and Programme

Management Support)
Duty Station : Abuja, Nigeria

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade UG

Type of Appointment : Special short-term ungraded, six months with possibility of
extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 30 October 2023

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading
UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and
non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the
benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this
vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or
short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on
Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the
Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular,
fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an
ungraded position.

Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission of IOM Nigeria, the direct technical
supervision of the Senior Programme Manager (FMM II), in close coordination with the Director
of Free Movement of Persons, Migration & Tourism, under the Commissioner of Economic
Affairs & Agriculture at the ECOWAS Commission, and in collaboration with the Programme’s
Consortium partners, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical
support and assistance with the coordination and implementation of the European Union (EU) -
funded Programme “Support to Free Movement of Persons and Migration in West Africa, phase
II (FMM II)”.

The overall objective of the programme is to maximize the development potential of free
movement of persons and safe, orderly and regular migration in West Africa in the context of the
regional integration process. This second phase of the FMM programme will build on the
success of the previous EU-funded support toward implementing ECOWAS migration-related
policies and frameworks and improve migration governance in the region through a
multi-stakeholder consortium implementation modality comprised of the International Centre for
Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), under
the lead of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

This five-year programme will be implemented at regional, national and local levels within
ECOWAS Member States (MS) and Mauritania, with the main objective of effectively
implementing the ECOWAS Free Movement Protocol and the ECOWAS Common Approach on
Migration.

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Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the functioning of the programme governance and management structures by

providing technical assistance on the day-to-day implementation of the programme to the
ECOWAS Directorate of Free Movement of Persons, Migration & Tourism, in accordance with
the planned activities in the programme’s workplan.

2. Support planning and coordination of the Committee for Programme Steering and
Coordination (CPSC), through communication, partnership building, report writing and liaison
with EU Delegation (EUD) in Abuja and the Consortium partners (IOM, ILO, ICMPD);

3. Support strenghtening the capacities of the ECOWAS Free Movement Directorate as the
Secretariat of the Migration Dialogue for West Africa (MIDWA) and the engagement with other
key ECOWAS directorates and departments;

4. Maintain good working relationships with key interlocutors engaged in intra-regional dialogue
on free movement and migration issues, policy development and harmonization;

5. Guide the Programme Manager on the implementation of all programme activities, ensuring a
smooth coordination among the Consortium partners, the EUD in Abuja and ECOWAS;

6. Ensure that monitoring and evaluation frameworks and activities are carried out to support the
overall follow-up of activities, results and objectives of the programme and ensure the timely
submission of narrative and financial reports to the EUD, in accordance with the provisions of
the contribution agreement signed between Consortium partners and the EU;

7. Enhance coordination and regular liaison between ECOWAS Free Movement Directorate,
CPSC, EU in Abuja, other ECOWAS Directorates and Member states, and all other relevant
programme stakeholders;

8. Coordinate the development of programme-relevant information products, solid exit strategy

in close coordination with the Programme Support Unit (PSU), ECOWAS and relevant
programme stakeholders;

9. Ensure synergies between FMM II and other programmes related to free movement of
persons and mobility to maximize impact and avoid duplication of efforts;

10. Promote and contribute to integrating and mainstreaming gender, protection, human rights
and other pertinent cross-cutting issues into programme implementation.

11. Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed, in close coordination
with the Director of Free Movement of Persons and Migration;

12. Should be capable of undertaking frequent travels within the sub-region.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, International Relations, Law, Development

Studies, Public Administration/Management, Project Management or a related field from an
accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the above fields with four years of relevant professional
experience.

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Experience

• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with Government and
Non-Governmental counterparts, international organizations, civil society and/or private sector
entities;
• Experience in coordinating complex inter-agency programmes and engaging with multiple
partners and stakeholders;
• Experience liaising with regional bodies, governmental authorities, diplomatic missions and
other international/national institutions;
• Experience in working with migration management related issues (policy, donor liaison,
protection, labour mobility and/or social inclusion);
• Previous work experience on migration-related programmes or projects in the Africa’s Regional
Economic Communities (RECs) is an advantage; and,
• Previous work experience in the West African Region is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong programme/project management cycle skills (initiation, planning, implementation,

coordination, monitoring);
• Ability to take responsibility for actions and results, to manage constructive criticism and to
propose solutions to problems;
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues, clients (CSOs, UN
Agencies, among others) and stakeholders (including Government Officials) from varied cultures
and professional backgrounds;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; exceptional interpersonal skills, a focused
listener;
• High level of computer literacy (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Ability to independently carry out tasks;
• Ability to multi-task and to prioritize required;
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender
participation;
• Knowledge of UN, ECOWAS and Bilateral donor programming; and,
• Understanding of the continental integration architecture in Africa and the role of Regional
Economic Communities (RECs) is an advantage.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French
& Portuguese is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,
which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

All applicants should be Community Citizens of ECOWAS.

The successful candidate will be working at the Directorate of Free Movement of Persons’
premises in ECOWAS.
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
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• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural
differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner
consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed
manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly
treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve
shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely
manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and
innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes
responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains
complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the
ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their
leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best
and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and
communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p
df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Any offer made to the
candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be
considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain
exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or
after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

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Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No
late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 30 October 2023 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment
system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:
From 11.10.2023 to 30.10.2023

No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview,
processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank
accounts.

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