Job Openings at the International Organization for Migration

International Organization for Migration (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 andnon-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for thebenefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Junior Admin & Finance Assistant

CFCV No: CFCV2023.50
Job Location: Lagos
Slot: 3 Openings
Organizational Unit: Resource Management
IOM Classification: Hourly
Type of Appointment: Hourly
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context

• Nigeria continues to experience high internal and external migration due to the size of its population, economic climate, as well as its porous borders.
• The Government of Nigeria has continued to give more attention to migration management as is evidenced by the additional responsibilities given to the National Commission for Refugees (NCFR) in 2009 to oversee issues relating to migration and IDPs, ongoing dialogue with the European Union, the planned projects under the 10th National European Union Development Fund (EDF) and the recent appointment of a Senior Special Assistant to the President on Diaspora Affairs.
• Since 2002, based on a Cooperation Agreement, IOM has been supporting the efforts of the Government of Nigeria to manage migration through capacity-building, advisory services, and technical assistance on migration matters, including migration health and information, assisted voluntary returns, and counter-trafficking.
• Strong collaboration has been established with national migration stakeholders in order to enhance border management, fight trafficking in persons, reduce irregular migration, and mainstream migration in the country’s development plans.

Core Functions / Responsibilities
Working under the overall supervision of the Resource Management Officer and under the direct supervision of the Senior Finance Assistant, the candidate will carry out the following responsibilities:

• Assist in verifying payment made by MHAC clients into IOM designated bank account for medical services by comparing the payment proof presented by clients with IOM bank  statement, having confirmed that such deposits or transfers are reflected in IOM bank statement.
• Assist with the organization of financial documents for filing on a foregoing basis, while working with other colleagues within the unit
• Assist in maintaining efficient filing system to make updating and retrieving of documents/files easier.
• Scan all available documents and coordinate with the e-filing focal person on how and where they should be classified or archived.
• Coordinate with other colleagues involved in the verification of daily payment and come with a consolidated report of daily payment verification at the end of each day’s payment verification exercise.
• Work closely with the Finance focal person to reconcile daily revenue, ensuring that daily revenue data are transferred to the GHAP Revenue tool.
• Bring to the attention of the Finance focal person, issues resulting from interfacing with MHAC clients on payment verification and other related tasks for immediate action.
• Assist in finding and retrieving documents or information from files in response to requests from authorized users.
• Track documents removed from files to ensure that documents taken from the files are returned.
• Attend to other related responsibilities that may be assigned within the unit.

Education

• Degree / Certificate in Accounting, Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education, training & experience, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 1 year of relevant experience or High School Diploma in the related fields with four years relevant working experience.

Experience:

• Good knowledge of basic accounting: revenue recognition, historical cost principle, cash and accrual accounting, bank reconciliation.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationship with people.
• Good knowledge of archiving and document management system is an advantage.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
• Previous work experience in international organizations and companies would be an advantage, preferably within the United Nations or within the international humanitarian.

Languages:

• Fluency in English (oral and written) required, working knowledge of the local language.

Skills:

• Experience with another international organization and knowledge of SAP is an advantage
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to present clear and concise information
• Good level of computer literacy; personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results.

Required Competencies:
Behavioural:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:
Values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected, and fairly treated.

Core Competencies - Behavioural Indicators Level 2:

• 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. 

Application Closing Date: 4th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications via email to: HRNIGERIA@iom.int using "CFCV2023.50 Junior Admin & Finance Assistant Lagos" as the subject of the email.
And
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station and within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, confirmation of all documents, and security clearances. Women with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. 
• In order 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 CFCV2023.50 Junior Admin & Finance Assistant Lagos. All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers, and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
• Please note that this position is open only to Nigerian National applicants and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

2.) Junior Admin & Finance Assistant

CFCV No: CFCV2023.51
Job Location: Benin City, Edo
Slot: 2 Openings
Organizational Unit: Resource Management
IOM Classification: Hourly
Type of Appointment: Hourly
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context

• Nigeria continues to experience high internal and external migration due to the size of its population, economic climate, as well as its porous borders.
• The Government of Nigeria has continued to give more attention to migration management as is evidenced by the additional responsibilities given to the National Commission for Refugees (NCFR) in 2009 to oversee issues relating to migration and IDPs, ongoing dialogue with the European Union, the planned projects under the 10th National European Union Development Fund (EDF) and the recent appointment of a Senior Special Assistant to the President on Diaspora Affairs.
• Since 2002, based on a Cooperation Agreement, IOM has been supporting the efforts of the Government of Nigeria to manage migration through capacity-building, advisory services, and technical assistance on migration matters, including migration health and information, assisted voluntary returns, and counter-trafficking.
• Strong collaboration has been established with national migration stakeholders in order to enhance border management, fight trafficking in persons, reduce irregular migration, and mainstream migration in the country’s development plans.

Core Functions / Responsibilities
Working under the overall supervision of the Resource Management Officer and under the direct supervision of the Senior Finance Assistant, the candidate will carry out the following responsibilities:

• Assist in verifying payment made by MHAC clients into IOM designated bank account for medical services by comparing the payment proof presented by clients with IOM bank  statement, having confirmed that such deposits or transfers are reflected in IOM bank statement.
• Coordinate with other colleagues involved in the verification of daily payment and come with a consolidated report of daily payment verification at the end of each day’s payment verification exercise.
• Assist with the organization of financial documents for filing on a foregoing basis, while working with other colleagues within the unit
• Assist in maintaining efficient filing system to make updating and retrieving of documents/files easier.
• Scan all available documents and coordinate with the e-filing focal person on how and where they should be classified or archived.
• Assist in finding and retrieving documents or information from files in response to requests from authorized users.
• Work closely with the Finance focal person to reconcile daily revenue, ensuring that daily revenue data are transferred to the GHAP Revenue tool.
• Bring to the attention of the Finance focal person, issues resulting from interfacing with MHAC clients on payment verification and other related tasks for immediate action.
• Track documents removed from files to ensure that documents taken from the files are returned.
• Attend to other related responsibilities that may be assigned within the unit.

Education

• Degree / Certificate in Accounting, Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education, training & experience, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 1 year of relevant experience or High School Diploma in the related fields with four years relevant working experience.

Experience:

• Good knowledge of basic accounting: revenue recognition, historical cost principle, cash and accrual accounting, bank reconciliation.
• Good knowledge of archiving and document management system is an advantage.
• Previous work experience in international organizations and companies would be an advantage, preferably within the United Nations or within the international humanitarian.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relationship with people.

Languages:

• Fluency in English (oral and written) required, working knowledge of the local language.

Skills:

• Experience with another international organization and knowledge of SAP is an advantage
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to present clear and concise information
• Good level of computer literacy; personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results.

Required Competencies:
Behavioural:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:
Values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected, and fairly treated.

Core Competencies - Behavioural Indicators Level 2:

• 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. 

Application Closing Date: 4th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications via email to: HRNIGERIA@iom.int using "CFCV2023.51 Junior Admin & Finance Assistant Benin City" as the subject of the email.
And
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station and within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, confirmation of all documents, and security clearances. Women with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. 
• In order 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 CFCV2023.51 Junior Admin & Finance Assistant Benin City. All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers, and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
• Please note that this position is open only to Nigerian National applicants and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

3.) Radiologic Technologist

SVN No.: SVN2023.53
Job Location: Abuja
IOM Classification: G5
Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term (SST) 6 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Organizational Unit: Migration Health

Context

• Under the direct supervision of the Senior Radiologic Technologist and with the technical guidance from the IOM Teleradiology Centre and the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer or Migration Health Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for processing screening X-ray of the refugees and immigrants in the IOM Health Assessment Programme, and will specifically carry-out the following duties and responsibilities:

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Take good quality chest X-ray images of migrants as requested by Physicians and/or Radiologist in accordance with IOM and international radiographic standards and resettlement countries technical instructions. Take the appropriate additional chest X-ray views using the standard procedures, when requested.
• Explain the X-ray examination procedures to applicants and answer questions. Prepare equipment’s and examination rooms for use, perform proper ID checking, correct biodata entry to CR/DR machines and standard labelling of the radiographic images avoiding substitutions.
• Apply proper radiographic techniques and radiation protection procedures during X-ray taking, including providing pelvic lead shielding for all, double wrap-around lead shielding for pregnant woman, positioning of applicants, collimation of X-ray beam, and use of proper X-ray exposure factors, and monitoring of applicants during the examinations.
• Perform proper processing of digital images on CR/DR machine, review the image quality and repeat when the image quality is not acceptable. Report important/urgent information to Radiologists and/or Physician.
• Contribute to maintaining consistently high-quality chest X-rays in the Radiology Unit through proper utilization of radiographic techniques, checking and correcting technical quality of the images, adherence to technical requirements of resettlement countries and training of staff involved in chest X-ray taking. Take the role of quality assurance focal person for the X-ray Unit, as needed.
• Participate in ensuring the overall radiation safety of the applicants, staff and the public by applying the standard radiation protection rules and regulations, regularly wearing personal radiation measurement badges, assisting the reading of the personal radiation monitoring badge, performing the duties of radiation protection focal person and communicating with the respective authorities, as needed.
• Prepare daily worklists, barcodes, check the identity of applicants, radiographic counselling, uploading digital Chest X-rays images to e-Medical website, and/or burning images on CDs.
• Prepare statistical summary reports on operational activities of the Radiology Unit, document any other information and properly keep records as needed.
• Communicate with the Radiologist and/or Teleradiology Centers for the reading of the chest X-rays, take the role of the Country Office’s focal person for coordinating the radiology chest X-ray reading workflow and provide the chest X-ray reports to the panel physicians as needed.
• Take part in the regular and timely quality assurance of the CR/DR X-ray machines through proper handling of machines and regular checking of equipment performance and reporting of issues immediately. Contact external and internal technical service providers regarding maintenance service and repair of the X-ray equipment as needed.
• Contribute in optimizing the workflow in the Radiology Unit through applying regular quality control and improvement of the standard operating procedures including identification procedures and correctness of data entry to ensure quick, correct, and smooth X-ray processing and timely delivery of chest X-ray images and reports.
• Contribute in implementing infection control measures and maintaining a tidy and neat work environment in the Radiology Unit.
• Suggest additional measures to improve the quality, speed or safety of the radiological procedures as needed.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Education:

• University Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant experience; Up to date professional license/Board certificate as per the country’s requirement;

Experience:

• Working experience in radiology techniques and procedures, especially Chest X-Ray, knowledge of digital radiology machine required;
• Knowledge and experience in radiology information systems and Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) an advantage; and,
• Knowledge and expertise in chest X-ray techniques and radiography procedures is a primary requirement for this role.
• Experience in screening chest X-ray an advantage.

Languages:

• Fluency in English (oral and written) required, working knowledge of the local language.

Skills:

• Proven ability to work unsupervised and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good computer skill, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word is essential;
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Flexible, adaptable and be able to demonstrate a client-focused attitude to delivery of the highest standards of care
• Knowledge of radiation protection procedures and techniques,
• Ability to work with tight deadlines
• Knowledge of radiation and patient safety including proper shielding and monitoring, is necessary
• Demonstrated ability to maintain detail, accuracy, and confidentiality; including proper shielding and monitoring, is necessary .

Required Competencies
Behavioural:

• The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

Values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain 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 level 2:

• 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2:

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example, and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: work strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Application Closing Date: 9th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications via email to: HRNIGERIA@iom.int indicating the Job Position applied for as the subject of the email.
And
Click here to apply online

Note

• In order 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 SVN2023.53. Radiologic Technologist, Abuja.
• All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers, and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
• Please note that this position is open only to Nigerian National applicants and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
• Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station and within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, confirmation of all documents, and security clearances.
• Women with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.
• IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity. Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female 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.