Expedited Recruitment: Project Assistant (AVM) – Kano (Multiple Positions) at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

• Support in the implementation of the plan of activities of the project(s) under the direct coordination of the National Project Officer (Protection); support day to day activities and administrative processes; report regularly on the challenges and progress recorded in realization of activities. 
• Assist with monitoring the case management and support of vulnerable migrants, including conducting screening interviews and intake as required as well as referral and treatment (e.g. screening, interviewing, counselling, referral or assistance).
• In line with the existing Internal guidance notes and SOP on FTR, coordinate with relevant stakeholders to provide family tracing and reunification (FTR) and reintegration support to unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) and adult migrants unable to make decisions for themselves.
• Assist in communicating with appropriate IOM units and field offices, including psychosocial assistance, counter-trafficking et al;
• Facilitate temporary shelter placement for vulnerable migrants when required.
• Support the monitoring of the reintegration of beneficiaries related activities when necessary.
• Assist in the coordination of inter-agency fora (e.g. Protection cluster, child-protection sub-cluster, gender-based violence sub-cluster, relevant task forces, etc) and monitoring the protection needs of mobile populations as well as communities affected by mobility and their systematic reporting and solution;
• Conduct field visits, as and when necessary.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Completed University degree from an accredited institution in International Relations, Social Science, Economics, Migration studies, Law, Humanitarian Affairs, or related field. 
• Minimum two years of experience for candidates holding a first level university degree and above or a minimum of three years for a high school diploma in the field of migration management.

Experience

• Experience preferably in migration management, protection, and/or GBV, and related areas; 
• Good knowledge of administration and evaluation of concepts and procedures. 
• Experience in liaising with government, international organizations, and private sector entities.
• Experience in supporting all aspects of project management and familiarity with international protection standard and EU regulations is desirable, experience in counselling, human relations, and management.
• Ability to work and deliver within short timelines and support large groups of vulnerable migrants.

Skills

• Good knowledge of information technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and SharePoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills.

Application Deadline:14 July 2026

METHOD OF APPLICATION

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