District Liaison Officer at Neem Foundation

Job Purpose:

The District Liaison Officer will provide support to Neem Foundation’s projects on the field. S/he will be part of a team advocating for and providing support on stakeholder engagement, peacebuilding and reconciliation projects. Reporting to the Programme Officer, Social Cohesion, Stabilisation and Reintegration, His/her main responsibility is to carry out the project activities planned by the Programme Manager in the areas defined by the task orders. S/he is responsible for the deployment of the stakeholder engagement sessions, as well as gathering relevant information to Identify and mobilize local targeted communities for the project. S/he must have experience working with communications and report writing on managing conflict, working with development partners and managing budgets. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to external administrative work to the coordination team in terms of logistics;
• Work with the Programme Manager in implementing a community development strategy that has clear guidelines, maintains confidentiality, a mechanism for follow up work and clearly fits in with the aims, objectives and actions for implementation within a set timeframe;
• Support the Programme Manager and Department during outreach programmes and in developing relations with key individuals and groups in the target areas in the Project host communities;
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and host communities;
• Support the Programme Manager in representing the project in meetings at the community level.
• Liaise effectively between the host communities and the project with regards to community relations and conflict resolution and management;
• Support the Programme Manager during advocacy initiatives to source support from other potential donors or partners for local institutions;
• Undertake any other work assigned by the Programme Manager which are necessary to the successful implementation of programme strategy.

Education Requirement and Work Experience:

• A Bachelors’ degree in Sociology, Community/Rural Development, Political Science, Humanities or related fields;
• At least 3-5 years of working experience in peacebuilding.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good organizational skills; ability to manage and prioritize tasks;
• Knowledge of office systems, including experience with computer applications (MS. Word, Power-Point and Excel) required;
• Demonstrated experience in working with rural communities and community groups;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent verbal and written skills;
• Strong facilitation skills;

Language Skills:

• Fluency in English and Hausa (Required);
• Ability to speak local languages of Benue, Zamfara and Kaduna states would be an added advantage as interstate travel will be required.

Salary: N200,000 - N270,000 Monthly