Niger: Consultant- Project Officer - Migrants and Community Outreach

Position Title : Consultant- Project Officer - Migrants and Community Outreach
Duty Station : Niamey, Niger
Classification : Consultant
Type of Appointment : Consultant, 6 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 27 March 2017

Reference Code: CON 2017/14

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration
and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM
is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by
providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

The objective of the Migrant Response and Resource Mechanism (MRRM) is to support Niger’s
response to complex migration flows by promoting economic and social development through
circular, regular and safe migration. The MRRM is a comprehensive mechanism that is
comprised of activities aimed at protecting the life of migrants while promoting viable
alternatives to migration, informing individuals about safe migration and encouraging activities
that ensure that migrants can actively contribute to the economies in their countries of origin.
Under the direct supervision of the MRRM Program Manager and the overall supervision of the
Chief of Mission, the incumbent will be responsible to providing accessible and timely
information to migrants in IOM transit Centres and along the migratory routes about procedures,
structures and processes that concerns them, so that they are able to make informed decision.
Moreover she/he will be responsible to ensure that accountability, feedback and complaints
mechanisms are integrated in all steps of the MRRM process.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Identify CwC and AAP opportunities and gaps, including mapping and analysis of
   communications approaches done by other comparable projects and establish the existing
   learnings.
2. Produce a 3 year strategy to deliver the CwC and AAP objectives in line with MRRM and EU
   communication requirements with clear deliverables, milestones, media to be used and
   responsibilities.
3. Creation and production of information campaigns, including but not limited to documentary
   and other multimedia related to the MRRM activites (to leaflets, signs etc) in collaboration with
   the protection and operation officers, aiming at increasing knowledge among migrants and
   potential migrants on their rights and obligations.
4. Oversee the implementation of sensitization activities of the Orientation Office(s) and expand
   community outreach to the corridor between Dirkou and Seguedine, in Niamey and in targeted
   countries of origin and support already existing CwC initiatives.
5. Establish and implement tools for evaluation of the strategy and produce regular reports on
   communications with migrants’ activities and prepare documentation for donor reporting/visibility
   tools.
6. Improvement of sharing / dissemination of information in the form of two ways communication
   with migrants, potential migrants, returning migrants, host communities and other relevant
   stakeholders .
7. Establish and manage a phone hotline for both AAP purposes and to enable search and
   rescue of migrants along the migratory routes in collaboration with Protection and Operations
   teams.
8. Undertake duty travels as required p and compile field monitoring reports highlighting
   implementation challenges and solutions.
9. Liaise, promote and coordinate interagency collaboration and operational partnership in the
   sub-offices’ areas of work.
10. Ensure the integration of cross-cutting issues such as gender and ensure that women
    children, and other vulnerable groups in the project are considered in the office’s activities.
11. Contribute to the resource mobilization efforts, identifying potential new project opportunities
    and contributing to the preparation of project proposal.
12. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Program Manager to achieve project
    objectives
    Required Qualifications and Experience:
    Education
    • Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, Migration Studies,
    International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two
    years of relevant professional experience; or
    • University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience in
    community-based or community mobilisation work in humanitarian context.
    Experience
    • Experience in community outreach, sensitization campaigns and community engagement.
    • Sound understanding of CwC and AAP tools and procedures
    • Strong computer skills
    • Experience in liaising with local authorities, migrants and hosting communities.
    • Familiarity with the region is an asset.
    • Sound understanding and/or previous experience related to migration in West Africa is an
    added advantage.
    Languages
    Fluency in English and French is required. Working knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.
    Desirable Competencies:
    Behavioral
    • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
    • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
    • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
    • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
    • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
    • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external
    stakeholders;
    • Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of
    self and others.
    • Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
    responsibility;
    • Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter
    • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs,
    perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
    • Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
    • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs
    of IOM.
    Other:
    Duty Station
    The candidate will be based in Niamey, Niger with frequent travels to field locations.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 27 March 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly
completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on
your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:
From 17.03.2017 to 27.03.2017