Senior Project Associate (Protection/MHPSS) 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: Senior Project Associate (Protection/MHPSS)

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 overall supervision of the Programme Manager (Protection/MHPSS), the incumbent will contribute to the implementation of the Protection and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support activities in Plateau, Kaduna, and Taraba states, as part of the emergency response.
• More particularly, he/she will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of psychosocial support (PSS) activities through coordination of the PSS mobile teams on the ground, including contributing to the development of workplans, coordinating team deployment, and tracking of activities to monitor progress toward project targets.
• Provide technical support and monitoring to the PSS teams through weekly supervisions, on-the-job training, and field monitoring of the activities in line with the relevant guidelines and project indicators.
• Provide direct MHPSS technical support, either directly or as in-service support for the teams, in close coordination with MHPSS Programme Manager and program technical staff.
• Contribute to the development of a capacity-building plan for the PSS mobile teams in coordination with the Programme Manager and assist with its implementation.
• Support psychosocial-protection mainstreaming initiatives and assist the MHPSS Programme Manager in coordinating the MHPSS-protection activities coordination and projects’ budget monitoring.
• Liaise and coordinate with relevant stakeholders such as government actors, UN agencies, NGOs and civil society in relation to the project activities.
• Consolidate reports from the PSS teams and provide inputs for weekly and biweekly reports, as well as for any other relevant documentation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and filing systems of the project activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of new project proposals by providing inputs based on needs identified during current project implementation, in coordination with the project officer.
• Promote and facilitate the integration of cross-cutting issues such as protection, gender, child protection, counter trafficking and other vulnerable groups into project activities.
• Undertake duty travel to very challenging areas when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma with seven years of related experience or,
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counselling, social sciences, or related fields from accredited academic institution, with five years of professional experience.

Experience

• Participation in IOM corporate training in MHPSS an asset.
• Experience supporting national and international NGOs in implementing cross-border activities.
• Experience providing technical support to implementing partners or field teams.
• Strong computer skills, particularly MS Office applications; advanced Excel skills are an advantage
• Familiarity with databases and basic knowledge of statistical software (e.g., SPSS) is desirable.

Skills

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to draft clear and concise reports and documentation.
• Awareness of gender, diversity, and protection issues, and ability to integrate these into project activities.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to challenging field conditions.
• Personal commitment, flexibility and a results-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in Office applications (Word and Excel), and internet-based research.

Application closing: September 30, 2025.

How to Apply

Interested and Qualified Candidates should:

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