Governance Officer at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Band:                  7

Department:       Programs

Reports To:        Program Manager II - STaR

Location:            Yola, Adamawa State

Job Ref Code:    GOY180219

Full JD Link:       https://bit.ly/2BAt2jA

Job Summary:

The Governance Officer will be responsible for the delivery of the local governance component of the STaR project.  This will include providing technical advice, overseeing governance trainings and working with government ministries and department agencies (MDAs) and communities to establish / strengthen governance structures. S/he will lead the assessment of local government (LGA) capacities, and development and implementation of organizational development plans. Working closely with the Social Cohesion Officer, the Governance Officer will ensure that local government entities are involved in peacebuilding activities and are linked to community disaster risk reduction activities.

Education and Experience:

• At least a bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in political sciences, public administration or relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in management of governance projects in developing countries.  Experience in Nigeria and particularly the Northeast will be a bonus.
• Demonstrated experience in designing governance trainings and establishing governance structures at both the community and government levels.
• Proven experience in working closely with government MDAs in Nigeria.
• Thorough understanding of the Nigerian Government structure at the National, State and LGA levels.

• Strong team player with the ability to take initiative and work well independently.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills in English.

• Fluent command of Hausa and/or Kanuri language
• Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy.

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Travel Required 60% to field locations in Borno and Adamawa