National Project Officer (Durable Solutions)

NGO JOB ALERT: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM)

Position

National Project Officer (Durable Solutions)

Location: Yobe, Nigeria

Organisation: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Job Grade: NO-A

Contract Type: Special Short-Term Graded

Contract Duration: 6 months (up to 9 months)

Job Identification: 23796

IOM is seeking a qualified professional to support the implementation of its EU-funded project on durable solutions for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria.

The project, implemented in collaboration with UNHCR and UN-Habitat, aims to strengthen durable solutions through local integration and coordinated, multi-sectoral support for displaced communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of the durable solutions project and support field teams and partners.
• Support capacity-building activities for government authorities and partners on durable solutions.
• Monitor implementation of housing, WASH, livelihood, health, education, land and property, and psychosocial support activities.
• Support project planning, monitoring, reporting and coordination.
• Strengthen collaboration with government ministries, departments, agencies, LGAs and humanitarian partners.
• Support assessments, research, concept notes, work plans and project proposals.
• Document project achievements, challenges, lessons learned and success stories.
• Support coordination mechanisms and information-sharing on durable solutions for IDPs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in Political Science, Law, Conflict Resolution, Community Development, Project Management, Conflict Studies or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in durable solutions, internal displacement, conflict resolution, community development or institutional support in conflict-affected communities.
• Experience supporting multidisciplinary teams and multi-sectoral interventions.
• Knowledge of Nigeria’s political and policy environment, particularly in the Northeast.
• Understanding of durable solutions frameworks and the UN Secretary-General’s Action Agenda.
• Strong coordination, communication, negotiation, analytical and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Ability to work with government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs and diverse stakeholders.

Language Requirement: Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 17 November 2026, at 1:00 AM.