IOM seeks to recruit an intern- donor relations – Abuja, Nigeria

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IOM :

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.

Context :

Background Information :

Under the supervision of the Chief of Mission in Nigeria and in close coordination with the Programme Development Unit, relevant Field Offices and IOM Headquarters the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination, follow up and donor liaison and reporting concerning the IOM Nigeria funded programming and supporting the Chief of Mission and the Donor Relations Division in strengthening support and general coordination with the donors and on IOM priority programmes and strategic areas.

Supervision :

The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission in Nigeria and in close coordination and cooperation with other colleagues from the Programme Development Unit, relevant Field Offices and IOM Headquarters. In particular, he/she will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Core Functions / Responsibilities :

1. Assist in maintaining and strengthening the Organization’s relationship with donors through regular liaison and provision of information on IOM programmes/projects ;
2. In coordination with the Chief of Mission, organize high level meetings with IOM and various donors to further build on the IOM/donors relationship ;
3. Support IOM staff to review and ensure project documents are aligned with donor priorities and processes ;
4. In coordination with the Chief of Mission, ensure liaison with IOM field offices, regional offices and HQ  ;
5. Departments to compile and submit narrative and financial reports, ensuring compliance to donor requirement ;
6. Provide weekly updates to the chief of Mission for further dissemination to the Donor Relations Division (DRD) ;
7. Support the Chief of Mission in coordinating IOM responses to recurrent and adhoc donor requests, including the collection, edition and dissemination of institutional and thematic information ;
8. Assist in developing tools and guidance to assist IOM field offices in engaging donors on ongoing and prospective programming ;
9. Follow up on the development and updating outreach tools including donor profiles, partnership for action booklets, etc. ;
10. Assist in the timely review of donor reports as assigned by the Chief of Mission ;
11. Perform such other duties as maybe assigned.

Training Components and Learning Elements :

The successful candidate will :

1. Learn and gain experience in donor relations within an international set up ;
2. Gain experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities ;
3. Gain knowledge in administrative and financial management ;
4. Understand IOM humanitarian funding, activities and processes.

Required Qualifications and Experience :

Education :

Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Economics and Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution.

Experience :

• Capability to draft research, policy and other types of papers ;
• Strong organizational skills ;
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team of colleagues of varied cultural and professional backgrounds ;
• Practical experience of how to multi-task, prioritize and work independently ;
• Can proficiently use MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) ;
• Can engage in various Social Media platforms.

Languages :

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, Spanish and/or Arabic is an advantage.

Note :

Diversity & Inclusion :

At IOM we value and invite diversity into our workforce as we know it is one of the factors that make us qualified to deal with the complex issue of migration. We see diversity as one of our organizational strengths. Our aim is to foster an inclusive workplace where everyone treats each other (including colleagues and migrants) with dignity and respect.

At IOM we welcome applications from qualified individuals, irrespective of their race, religion, skin color, nationality, age, disability status, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, mental health status, or any other characteristic. Our policies encourage a workplace free from discrimination and any form of harassment.

You can find more information at www.iom.int/diversity

Eligibility and Selection :

In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who :

1. have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities ;
2. are either students approaching the end of their studies and preparing a thesis, or recently graduated, who have less than two years of relevant working experience ;
3. Must have a Master’s Degree ;
4. As part of IOM’s continuous efforts to increase the diversity of its workforce, a special call for interns from non-represented member states and non-OECD DAC countries is being launched.

Please refer to the link below for a list of OECD DAC member countries : here

All candidates who are from countries that are not enlisted are eligible to apply.

IOM’s non-represented member States are :

(Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa) :

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and additional enquiries will only be addressed if the candidate is shortlisted ;
• Depending on experience and location, IOM provides a monthly stipend to help offset costs.

Travel costs will be covered :

• Please consider the cost of living in the Duty Station prior to applying ;
• Applications must be submitted by 03 April 2019.

Desirable Competencies :

Values :

• Inclusion and respect for diversity : respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible ;
• Integrity and transparency : maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct ;
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators :

• Teamwork : develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results ;
• Delivering results : produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes ;
• Managing and sharing knowledge : continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate ;
• Accountability : takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work ;
• Communication : encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other :

• Appointment is subject to funding confirmation ;
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any Residency or visa requirements, and security clearances ;
• No late applications will be accepted.

How to apply :

• Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 03 April 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement ;
• For further information, please refer to : here ;
• 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 14.03.2019 to 03.04.2019
• Requisition : INT 2019/28 – Intern- Donor Relations – Abuja, Nigeria (55876822) Released
• Posting : Posting NC55876825 (55876825) Released

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