Expedited SVN - Project Associate – Hygiene & Non-Food Items

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at  IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy,  internal and internal-equivalent candidates  are considered as first-tier candidates. Organizational Context and Scope IOM has been present in Nigeria since 2001 with a footprint in five sub-offices (Benin City, Lagos, Yola, Katsina and Maiduguri) and a main office in Abuja, leading its interventions in 30 States and the Federal Capital. IOM Nigeria works closely with migrants, displaced populations and affected communities, ministries, departments and agencies, and intergovernmental and non-governmental partners at the Federal and State levels.  Besides forced displacement and deepening humanitarian needs that are predominant in Nigeria, States such as Anambra, Delta, Rivers, Cross River and Bayelsa, Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, parts of Kaduna, Kogi, Niger, and Benue also face extreme vulnerabilities as a result of hydro-meteorological hazards such as floods and drought, and the ever-increasing competition for resources. The impact of climate change is exacerbating local farmer-herder tensions as floods and droughts become increasingly regular and intense.  Since 2009, the insurgency in the Northeast involving several armed groups has resulted in widespread violence, displacement of over two (2) million people, and humanitarian crises, with significant social, economic, and political impacts on the affected communities and the country. The region has also faced environmental degradation, resource competition, and land use competition, further exacerbating tensions. According to IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), as of February 2023, Nigeria is currently hosting 3.57 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) due to armed conflicts and other drivers of displacement. The tensions between farmers and herders, exacerbated by the increasing issues of accessing water and land, are forcing the population in Southeast, North-central and Northwest into internal displacement. Malnutrition, and waterborne diseases, including cholera, continue to plaque mobile populations in fragile contexts. The nature and scale of forced displacement in the country present humanitarian and development challenges, that require innovative approaches and response mechanisms from IOM and other stakeholders.   Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) or the Head of Office in Maiduguri, Nigeria and direct supervision of Programme Officer (WASH), and in close coordination with the Regional Thematic Specialist (RTS) at the Regional Office and relevant Divisions/ Departments/ Units at Headquarters (HQ), the Project Associate –  Hygiene & Non-Food Items will be responsible and accountable for supporting and coordinating the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting activities of the WASH programming in Nigeria, both for emergency and transitional programs, including settlement planning, development and improvements. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of  NFI   project activities.  Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on  NFI project topics. Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.  Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc. Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions. Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.  Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops and training sessions;  Participate in meetings and conferences; assist in coordinating implementation activities with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.  Assist in monitoring work of implementing partners and report non-compliances to the supervisor. Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.  Perform other related duties as assigned.   Required Qualifications and Experience Education School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or, Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, Science or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.   Accredited Universities are those listed in the  UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations; Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and, Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.    Skills Strong understanding of NFI kit specifications , quality control standards, and sector guidelines (Sphere Standards).  Ability to conduct NFI needs assessments , gap analysis, and beneficiary verification using structured tools.  Ability to   draft technical specifications   and coordinate end‑to‑end operational  workflows, ensuring alignment between logistics, procurement, and administrative processes for timely delivery. Ability to use of digital data collection tools such as KOBO / ODK / SurveyCTO for field monitoring, post-distribution monitoring (PDM), and partner reporting consolidation. Ability to extract, clean, analyze, and interpret large volumes of project data to support evidence-based decision-making.  Strong skills in writing clear, analytical narrative reports and data summaries supporting management decision-making and proposing corrective actions. Ability to deliver onboarding and ad-hoc training for new/junior colleagues. Ability managing complex multisite operations, ensuring coordinated delivery across locations including prioritization, crowd management, and protection‑sensitive approaches. Ability to supervize staff and coordinating HR‑related processes Knowledge on application of  AAP principles across project cycles to ensure effective feedback loops to communities and management of CFM channels such as hotlines, helpdesks, feedback forms, and suggestion boxes. Ability to iden