National Project Officer (Durable Solutions)
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN-related agency established in 1951, promotes humane and orderly migration. In Nigeria, IOM works in the northeast (BAY States) with government bodies to provide displaced communities with protection, assistance, and sustainable solutions. This role supports a joint EU-funded project focused on strengthening durable solutions through local integration in urban and urbanizing areas.
Job Purpose
The National Project Officer (Durable Solutions) is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the EU-funded SIDPIN project in Yobe, Adamawa, and Benue States, focusing on strengthening durable solutions for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and returnees. This involves coordinating IOM's multi-sectoral assistance, collaborating with government authorities, UN agencies, and other partners to promote local integration and foster conditions for sustainability. The role contributes to Nigeria's UN Secretary-General's Action Agenda for sustainable solutions, supporting policy, strategy, coordination, and operations linked to durable solutions, and providing technical support to other states.
Responsibilities
The National Project Officer will support the overall implementation of the SIDPIN project, including field coordination of IOM teams, government, and partners, ensuring effective implementation and reporting. Key duties include supporting capacity building for authorities on durable solutions, overseeing project activities (housing, WASH, livelihoods, health, education, HLP, MHPSS), and managing day-to-day planning and monitoring. The role involves facilitating coordination with government and partners to strengthen durable solutions mechanisms at state and LGA levels. Responsibilities also include compiling and documenting relevant policies, contributing to project planning and implementation for safety and living standards, collecting partner updates, documenting challenges and lessons learned, and supporting the development of concept notes and proposals for sustainable solutions initiatives.
Work Experience
Required experience includes work in sustainable solutions, internal displacement, conflict resolution, community development, and institutional development within conflict-prone rural communities. The candidate should be able to lead multi-disciplinary teams, possess computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop), have experience in multicultural settings, and demonstrate advanced English writing, communication, and negotiation skills.
Skills
Key skills include an excellent understanding of Nigeria's political economy, national/state laws, and policies relevant to sustainable development. Strong teamwork, planning, communication, and negotiation abilities are essential. Familiarity with the UNSG Action Agenda and Nigeria's sustainable solutions priorities is required. The role demands excellent inter-agency coordination, liaison with government authorities, practical experience with internal displacement protocols, good analytical and research skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.