IOM, acting as service provider for the European Commission, is seeking to recruit a number of local staff for support functions assigned to the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) in Nigeria. All positions are short term assignments (3 to 4 months) based in Abuja (or in the regions of Nigeria,) and offer successful applicants the opportunity to gain valuable experience of working for an International Organization.
All candidates should be non-partisan and willing and flexible to work in an environment with an intensive workload, have excellent command of English, good analytical and drafting skills and be familiar with MS Windows, Excel and Outlook. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and be able to perform under tight deadlines. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Under the overall supervision of Finance & Contracts Expert, the Finance & Contracts Expert Assistant will perform the following tasks: Facilitate the administration arrangements for the mission in close collaboration with the Finance & Contracts Expert; Ensure that briefings from IOM cover all areas relevant to the observers including the administration. Assist in the recruitment of local staff and prepare contracts/payroll according to IOM and EC regulations; goods receipt of purchased items, invoice verification and ensure proper archiving of financial or invoice related documentation. Assist in doing accounting and treasury entries. Assist in establishing smooth and transparent cooperation with mission experts. Assist in planning and organization of the deployment of the international staff and related disbursement of cash advances. She/he will participate in staff briefings, debriefings and team meetings as required and perform any other duties that may be required.
Desirable qualifications include a degree in Business Administration or related field. The candidate must have at least 3 years professional experience performing similar functions in an International Organization or NGO. The candidate must be willing to work flexible working hours and under tight deadlines. Excellent English communication skills are essential. Any other local language would be an asset. Proficiency in word processing and other Microsoft software required
Desirable qualifications include a degree or appropriate higher education qualification and at least 3 years of experience (preferably in International NGOs or International Organizations). Excellent English communication skills are essential, as well as knowledge of the local languages of their AOR. Candidates should be representative of the demographics of their AOR.
Candidates must demonstrate an excellent capacity to work and interface with local authorities and have an extended knowledge of their area of responsibility (AOR). Candidates must have their residency in the place they will assist.
Assistants will be deployed in the following AORs:
Kebbi/Sokoto/Zamfara; Katsina/Jigawa; Kano; Kaduna/Niger; Kwara/Kogi; FCT; Benue/Ebonyi; Plateau/Nasarawa; Gombe/Bauchi; Borno/Yobe; Taraba/Adamawa; Anambra/Enuga; Abia/Imo; Cross River/Akwa Ibom; Rivers; Bayelsa/Delta; Edo/Ondo; Ekiti/Osun; Lagos; Oyo/Ogun
Applications should be submitted by email to [email protected] as soon as possible and latest by 5 January clearly stating the position VNE number.
Each application should include a CV and short application letter in English only, plus full contact details. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Immediate availability to start working is required.
