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 Liaison Officer, the Liaison Officer Assistant will support the Liaison Officer in conducting its field activities under the guidance and instructions set by the Operations Expert and Security Expert, such as establishing contacts with local authorities at capital level and in all regional capitals; coordinate with national authorities (police, army, civil society, MPs, district level, mayors of communes, or others), closely monitor security/safety risks associated with observer deployment at the local level; which may involve travel around the country; arrange for operational requirements at field level. Other duties as assigned.
Candidates must be available for extensive field deployment assignments. Candidates should have a very good understanding of the overall security situation throughout the country and be able to advise LOs accordingly. Previous experience in a police, military or corporate security related function, although not essential, is desirable.
Desirable qualifications include a degree or appropriate higher education qualification and relevant experience of 3 years (preferably in International NGOs or International Organizations). Excellent English communication skills are essential. Fluency in 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.
