CTG overview
CTG was established in 2006 and operates in 35 countries with approximately 11,500 staff supporting humanitarian and development initiatives. CTG provides staffing and HR management, monitoring and evaluation, fleet management and logistics, facilities management, sustainability and communications advisory, election monitoring, IT professional services and medical assistance. Learn more at https://www.ctg.org.

Overview of position
Under the overall and direct supervision of the DTM Programme Officer, and in close coordination with the DTM Senior Programme Associate, the Project Assistant will provide administrative and overall project support for implementation of the Displacement Tracking Matrix project in Nigeria.

Role objectives
• Assist in implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Retrieve, compile, summarize and present project information and data.
• Monitor budgets, verify availability of funds, obtain approvals and update budget information.
• Support administrative coordination with organizational units and external parties.
• Draft status reports, correspondence, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables and presentations.
• Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions.
• Respond to information requests and maintain files and records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Project reporting
The role works under the overall and direct supervision of the DTM Programme Officer and in close coordination with the DTM Senior Programme Associate.

Key competencies
Experience liaising with government authorities, national and international institutions, United Nations agencies and NGOs; experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; exposure to international humanitarian or development organizations; knowledge of migration-related subjects, UN and bilateral donor programming, financial rules and regulations, IPSAS, logistics, reporting and statistical information; strong communication, teamwork, organization, confidentiality and computer skills; ability to work independently, multitask, prioritize and work effectively with culturally diverse colleagues and government counterparts; working knowledge of relevant local languages is an advantage. Females with the required qualifications and experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field is essential.
• A diploma in a relevant discipline with four years of relevant professional experience is also accepted.

Sector experience
• Minimum four years of demonstrable relevant experience working with migrants, refugees, IDPs, victims of trafficking or other vulnerable groups.
• Minimum four years of relevant experience with statistical tools, reporting and liaison with government authorities, preferably in the international humanitarian field.
• Minimum four years of demonstrable relevant experience in humanitarian emergency settings.

Geographical experience
Minimum four years of experience in West Africa.

Languages
Fluent English is essential. Fluency in one or more local languages is desirable.

Position details
Vacancy ID: VAC-75109
Job title: Project Assistant (DTM)
Location: Gusau LGA, Zamfara
Duration: 6 months
Start date: 26 October 2026
Number of vacancies: 2
Application deadline: 18 October 2026

Apply here
https://app.tayohr.io/jobs/detail/vac-75109-project-assistant-dtm-73795

C4AIK training resource
https://www.c4aik.org/challenge-page/b3bc3495-2929-49ef-ab8d-475fa88bb2fb?programId=b3bc3495-2929-49ef-ab8d-475fa88bb2fb

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