The International Organization for Migration Senior Programme Manager (IBG) Jobs in Nigeria
The International Organization for Migration Senior Programme Manager (IBG) Jobs in Nigeria
Core Functions / ResponsibilitiesAct as the IBG expert resource for the IOM Country Office in Nigeria by contributing to all programming and Country Office consultations relevant to the IBG portfolio, including areas related to border management, travel and identity documents, biometrics, training and organizational development for government capacity building and related areas. Actively contribute that expertise to project development and implementation.
Directly manage all programmatic aspects, notably technical, legal and operational/security components as well as financial, of the IOM Nigeria IBG Programme portfolio, including direct responsibility of supervising of the Country Office staff and consultants working in that portfolio: ensuring close cooperation with all partners, guiding projects to successful and timely conclusion, applying quality control to all aspects of the various projects’ implementation, ensuring timely and accurate donor reporting and maximum donor/partner visibility, through an accurate and timely monitoring and evaluation system.
Lead in the development, implementation and monitoring IOM Nigeria IBG growth and development vision, aligning it with Government strategic priorities linked to enhanced border management, regularization of border crossing processing, sensitive/personal data collection, sharing and protection mechanisms, inter-agency cooperation. Link and seek synergies between the Country Office strategy and IOM regional and global IBG strategies, relevant strategies of other UN agencies, and donor/partners’ national, regional and trans-regional strategies.
Ensure development and delivery of quality thematic training/workshops for Government of Nigeria (GoN) as required by project outcomes. Help ensure responsive and professional technical support to GoN through, among other activities, development and provision of information resources and training, border and migration management assessments, and related activities.
Identify needs relevant to legal component of the IBG thematic areas and contribute to the development of relevant legislative tools, policies and procedures.
Identify needs relevant to operational/ security component of the IBG thematic areas and coordinate and contribute to the development of relevant capacity building strategies while ensuring implementation of international standards and best practices.
Take the lead in the discussions and actively provide technical inputs to the process of creating a Single Window
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Master’s Degree in Law, Law-enforcement, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with minimum seven (7) years of relevant professional experience.
University Degree in the above fields with nine (9) years of relevant professional experience.
Experience:
Extensive background in border management (including Border Management Information Systems), Identity management, travel and identity documents, biometric applications in the migration sector, and related areas;
Experience in the field of migration issues, including operational and field experience, IOM project development, and management;
Experience of running large IBG projects and programs, capacity to deliver IBG-related trainings/ workshops to Government officials is required;
Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs;
Extensive work experience with Government or an International Organization in the thematic area; and,
Substantive experience in donor project management, programmatically and financially, with IOM or with a UN agency, will be an added advantage.
Skills:
Good strategic vision of border management in context of facilitations of regular migrations and transnational serious crime prevention;
Good knowledge of IOM project financial management procedures and tools;
A well developed or expert understanding of biometrics in migration applications, and an interest in advancing their understanding of this technical area;
An understanding of the Nigerian public administration system and knowledge of the rules and regulations governing immigration in Nigeria;
Very good knowledge of administrative and
procedural aspects of project management approaches; and,
Very good representational skills, including discretion and good judgment.
Languages:
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values.
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 Level 3:
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 Level 3:
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: Link
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
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