INGO Forum Engagement and Information Focal Point at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Position Overview:

The INGO Forum Engagement and Information Focal Point will have extensive experience in the humanitarian and/or development sectors in Nigeria with a strong familiarity with the political terrain.

Specific Objectives:

• In support to the INGO Forum and its 14 current member organizations, s/he will serve as an information focal point linking Abuja coordination with up-to-date realities in the NE through proactive engagement with identified personnel and through employment of simplified streamlined information collection and sharing techniques.
• In collaboration with field managers of member organizations based in the NE (starting with Borno for first half of 2016), s/he will help facilitate action-oriented coordination discussions and identify opportunities for improvement, both within INGOs and on behalf of other partners/stakeholders.
• As a main link between the INGO community and the Nigerian NGO community, s/he will actively engage with local NGOs to identify opportunities for collaboration and to build high-yielding partnership. (Leading advocacy and Representation)

Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in law, political science, international relations, journalism, social sciences, international development or related technical field (minimum master degree).

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the international humanitarian/development system and the mandates of the actors involved.
• Willingness to learn and interest in humanitarian practice.
• Commitment to international humanitarian standards and principles.
• Excellent writing, editing and analytical skills and ability to formulate well-targeted strategic documents.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment and Flexibility in terms of office hours.
• Proven experience in influencing for policy change and practice.
• Experience facilitating meetings in high-pressure professional setting.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience in humanitarian setting.
• Experience in an NGO (local or international), in a newspaper or research institution.
• Knowledge of and contacts in Nigerian NGOs.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) and Humanitarian context
• Masters’ degree in law, political science, international relations, journalism, social sciences, international development or related technical field.