Senior Programme Assistant , Lagos Nigeria

Context
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief of Mission for the IOM Nigeria and in close coordination with relevant units at IOM Nigeria and HQS, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing all IOM activities in Lagos.

Core functions / responsibilities

1. Independently provide full range of programme/project management, supervision and implementation assistance for all IOM activities in the IOM Lagos office in close coordination with the CoM
2. In close coordination with the RMO and Regional Office respective units, ensure and supervise the administrative, budgetary and financial activities of the Mission, as well as the supervision of its staff
3. As required by the CoM, help in maintaining liaison with local governmental authorities and diplomatic missions, UN-agencies, international and non-governmental organizations, and other cooperation entities
4. Participate in meetings, work sessions, UN Area security meetings and events related to migration matters, as required by the CoM
5. Submit to the CoM proposals for appropriate responses to developments in the field of migration and governmental policies affecting IOM AVRR activities, as well as for new IOM actions in the Country
6. Prepare regular and special reports covering IOM AVRR activities; prepare briefings and background information requested by the IOM Nigeria, the local Government and other entities
7. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the CoM

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to email address iomnigeriahr@iom.int on or before 08 July 2012. In order for the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to The Chief of Mission, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a subject line VN2012_07(O)- Senior Programme Assistant – Head of Sub-Office.