Apply For Centre Manager Job At The International Organization For Migration

Apply For a post of Center Manager at an International Organization For Migration Massive Recruitment April 2021.

International Organization for Migration (IOM) – 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Centre Manager

CFCV.: CFCV2021.038
Duty Station: Yola
Organizational Unit: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
IOM Classification: UG
Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term UngradedContract
Estimated Start Date: As Soon as Possible

Context

To support women, men, girls and boys from IDP and host communities in Adamawa, IOM launched Phase I of the project supported by the KOREA government under the project “Strengthened Protection From Gender-Based Violence In Adamawa State In North-East Nigeria” during which a Multipurpose Community Center (MPCC) was constructed in Yola, Adamawa state.

The need to establish a space that facilitates youthengagement (youth centre), community meetings, skills acquisition for livelihood interventions and a space to engage on GBV issues was expressed by community members during a need’s assessment IOM conducted in February 2020.

Holistically, actions will be implemented to include the provision of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, livelihood interventions, and other services such as the provisionof information about other services, resources and opportunities for the vulnerable populations.

All services will be provided both inhouse and other community activities to promote reintegration/community engagement, and support, it will be an open spacefor the entire community to be benefited. The MPCC complements already existing services in the community that address the psychosocial needs of the displaced populations and their host community, as affected by the on-going emergency.

The Center Manager will work as part of the care team and will be responsible forsupporting in all daily activities, organize mentorship sessionand provide guidance to thecareteam on weekly / monthly activity work plans and ensure quality psychosocial support and GBV services are provided.
Under the overall supervision of the project manager, and under the direct supervision of the protection field assistant.

More particularly, he/she will be responsible for the following duties:.He/she will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

Staff Management and Supervision:

Spearhead and support the implementation (where possible periodically co-facilitate) daily activities such as PSS/recreational activities.

Mentor teams and in mid-year develop capacity building plan through assessing the training needs for staff working in MPCC.

Technical Support:

Coordinate with the protection field assistant to organize supervision session including on-job, mentorship and provideguidance to the care team to ensurethe highest quality psychosocial support and case management is provided and meets quality standards that are in line with MHPSS and GBVIASC guidelines, principles and best practices.

Participate in the development of the Psychosocial Support (PSS) and GBV tools,resources, information materials and PSS activities.

Work closely with the care team to conduct period need assessment (ensure group discussions with targeted population facilitate participation, engagement with host community and assess the needs of community members).
Coordination:

Collaborate with and keep the project manager aware of all operational issues, program needs, highlight gaps, challenges and any key information necessary to ensure services remain relevant to community members.

Organize regular planning and weekly debriefing sessions with care team.
Oversee and ensure utilization of the referral pathway in the provision of services for those in need in adhering to the guidelines,principles using the survivor centred approach as well as foster key service provider relationships maintained.

Reporting and Documentation:

Complete weekly, monthly activity reports, develop and maintain work plans to achieve activities.

Perform all other duties, as needed or requested by the supervisor.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Application Closing Date
4th May, 2021.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And Submit their applications via email to: HRNIGERIA@iom.int indicating position applied on subject line.

For the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to “Human Resources, International Organization for Migration (IOM)” and with a subject line “CFCV2021.38. Yola Center Manager”.

Note

All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
Please note that this position is open only toNigerian National applicants and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy.
For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.