Expedited SVN – Field Assistant (Livelihood and Climate Mitigation at 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.

Location Katsina

Job Description

• 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 candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing community-based climate adaptation and mitigation plans and livelihoods projects.
• Support workshop facilitation to promote sustainable land management and conservation practices. Support the activities around the promotion of alternative clean cooking energy solutions; Support in leading reforestation and afforestation projects in the field, providing tree seedlings to households, and keeping accurate supporting documents or means of verification of the implementation while ensuring organization standards of consent are taken.
• Support community-led climate vulnerability assessments to identify risks and develop resource-sharing agreements.
• Conduct surveys and interviews to gather data on community livelihoods and the impacts of climate change. Analyze the collected data to inform project planning and implementation
• Facilitate training sessions for community members, youth, and local leaders on climate-smart practices and sustainable resource management.
• Work closely with local organizations, government agencies, and community groups to foster partnerships that enhance project effectiveness and sustainability.
• Participate in ongoing monitoring and evaluation of project outcomes, including assessing the effectiveness of livelihood strategies and climate adaptation measures. Provide feedback to improve future initiatives.
• Perform any other general administrative duties assigned by the managers.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma with four years of relevant experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Environmental Science, climate adaptation, environmental management, Social Sciences, or a related field with two years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of field experience in project support or community engagement.
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent monitoring and reporting skill

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheet and data analysis.

Application Dealine 09/07/2025

Method of Application

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