Project Associate (Protection) at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. With 151 member states, a further 12 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, 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. IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement. IOM works in the four broad areas of migration management: Migration and development Facilitating migration Regulating migration Forced migration. IOM activities that cut across these areas include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants’ rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration. IOM Nigeria commenced activities in 2001 and focused its interventions on counter trafficking activities, migration issues, return and reintegration of stranded migrants especially to Liberia, and Voluntary Returns from abroad.

We are recruiting:

Position: Project Associate (Protection)

Location: Adamawa, Plateau

Job Description

• Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

Context

• Under the direct supervision of the Protection/MHPSS Programme Manager and closely coordinating with other MHPSS staff. The incumbent will support the implementation of Protection and MHPSS activities in Plateau Kaduna, Kaduna, and Taraba states through coordination, reporting and logistics support.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of project activities within the assigned locations, including assisting with logistics, documentation, and coordination of MHPSS and protection activities.
• Assist in maintaining working relationship with relevant line ministries, agencies, donors, CSOs, and private organization to facilitate positive outcome for beneficiaries.
• Support the delivery of MHPSS interventions in the field by assisting with logistics, preparation of materials, participation in community activities, and documentation of sessions, including consolidation of activity reports, under the guidance of the Programme Manager and technical staff.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders such as government actors, UN agencies, NGOs and civil society in relation to ongoing project activities, including attending sector working group meetings when requested.
• Support Monitoring and Evaluation efforts to strengthen Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) mechanisms, including feedback systems, complaints handling.
• Promote the integration of cross-cutting issues such as protection, gender, child protection, counter trafficking and other themes in the implementation of activities.
• Undertake duty travel to project locations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma with five years of related experience or,
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social sciences, social work and community services, Migration Studies, Development studies or in related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of experience.

Experience

• Experience in a similar support role, preferably within the humanitarian or development contexts.
• Familiarity with local networks, institutions, and stakeholders in the assigned regions.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relations with colleagues, partners, and communities.
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Ability to carry out tasks, demonstrate initiative and prioritize activities.
• Knowledge of social and development issues in Nigeria, particularly in the assigned states.
• Good report writing Skills

Application closing: September 30, 2025.

How to Apply

Interested and Qualified Candidates should:

Go to Project Associate (Protection) at International Organization for Migration to Apply