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Context
Working under the overall supervision of Chief of mission and under the direct supervision of the Head of office in Katsina, with technical guidance of the Program Manager Livelihood as an additional supervisor, the Livelihood Project Associate will be responsible for implementing and managing livelihood and climate mitigation projects aimed at improving the economic resilience and self-sufficiency of vulnerable communities. The role involves working closely with local partners, government agencies, and community members to ensure the successful delivery of livelihood interventions.
Expected Outcomes
- Strengthened economic resilience and self-reliance within target communities.
- Expanded involvement of beneficiaries in income-generating activities.
- Fostered partnerships and coordination with local organizations and government bodies.
1. Project Implementation and Resource Management: implement livelihood projects in line with organizational goals and community needs. Monitor and evaluate project progress, ensuring timely and effective delivery of activities. Prepare regular reports on project status, challenges, and achievements. Manage project resources, including budget, materials, and personnel. Monitor efficient and transparent use of resources in accordance with organizational policies.
2. Community Engagement and Capacity Building: conduct community assessments to identify livelihood needs and opportunities. Facilitate training sessions and workshops for beneficiaries on various livelihood skills. Collaborate with local partners and government agencies to enhance community participation and ownership.
3. Coordination and Collaboration: coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to integrate livelihood activities into broader development initiatives.
4. Participate in meetings and forums related to livelihood, economic development, climate change and environmental management.
5. Perform any other general administrative duties assigned by the managers.
Education - High School diploma with five years of related experience or,
- Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Climate Studies, Natural Resource Management, or a related field with three years of related experience
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience - Minimum of 3 years of experience in livelihood programming or community development.
- Strong understanding of livelihood strategies and economic development principles Skills
- Good, communication, reporting and negotiation skills;
- Excellent monitoring skill; Managerial Skill; Organizational Skill; Accuracy.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Ability to multi-task and delivers on set objectives and timelines in hardship situations;
- Experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheet and data analysis. Languages
- Fluency in English is required (oral and written) and Hausa and Fulfulde language is an advantage. IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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 1)
- 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 1) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)
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. Notes
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. 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. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies