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 the Data Analyst, the Data Entry Clerk will support the Data Analyst in processing election observation forms received from observers on Election Day, in support of the design of analytical tools for the treatment of key election findings. Candidates should be ready to work under time pressure within very flexible working hour’s scheme.
Desirable qualifications: Candidates should have a good understanding of statistical software and have experience in data entry processing (candidates will be tested for their understanding of data entry processing). Excellent English communication skills are essential. Proficiency in word processing and other Microsoft software required. The 9 working days will be centred around Election Day.
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.
