Mobility VN: Project Officer (Labour and Human Development (LHD)) (Internal at IOM

Niamey, , Niger -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Migration Management, Labour Mobility, Human Development, Project Management, Financial Oversight, Supervisory Skills, Stakeholder Coordination, Analytical Writing, Interpersonal Communication, Partnership Management, English Fluency, French Fluency

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration This Vacancy Notice is part of IOM’s competitive mobility exercise, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only. Organizational Context and Scope In the framework of IOM Labour Mobility and Human Development thematic programming, IOM Niger is implementing the project “Initiatives for the development of the enterprise” (IDEE) with the objective to increase economic opportunities for Nigerien youth and to offer an alternative to irregular migration. It builds on the lessons learned and the results of the first phase of the IDEE project implemented between 2017 and 2020. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission and in close coordination with the Regional Technical Specialist on Labour and Human Development (LHD) in the Regional Office in Dakar, the Project Officer (LHD) will serve as a focal point for the mission’s work on the LHD portfolio and be responsible for the effective implementation of relevant project activities, including the supervision of project support staff, and liaising with the partners, such as government counterparts and the donor.

Responsibilities

The Project Officer serves as the focal point for the Labour and Human Development portfolio in Niger, implementing project activities to increase economic opportunities for youth. Responsibilities include supervising support staff and liaising with government counterparts and donors.