Counter-Trafficking Associate

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The UN Volunteer will support the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Nigeria’s Sub-office in Benin City, which implements programs on migration governance, counter-trafficking, and migrant protection.
Benin City is a hub for human trafficking and irregular migration, requiring robust policy advocacy and capacity-building efforts. The volunteer will contribute to research, stakeholder engagement, and awareness campaigns to strengthen protection mechanisms and reduce vulnerabilities.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Benin Sub-Office, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Assist in analysing national/regional migration policies, with a focus on counter-trafficking frameworks, gaps, and compliance with international standards.
- Contribute to drafting policy briefs, reports, and recommendations for government and NGO partners.
- Support the compilation of migration trends and trafficking data through desk reviews, surveys, and stakeholder interviews.
- Help maintain databases and visualize findings (e.g., dashboards, maps) to inform programming.
- Participate in meetings with government, UN agencies, and civil society to strengthen migration governance coordination.
- Document outcomes and action points for follow-up by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) teams.
- Contribute to organizing workshops/training sessions on migration policy, victim protection, and rights-based approaches.
- Assist in preparing advocacy materials (e.g., presentations, policy position papers).
- Collaborate with the International Organization for Migration (IOM)’s protection and counter-trafficking teams to integrate policy findings into operational responses.
- Support monitoring and evaluation efforts to assess policy impact.