Community and Social Cohesion Specialist at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Reports To: Agriculture/Livelihoods Program Manager
Job Band: D-1
Effective Date: 01 April 2017

Primary Function

• The Community/ Social Cohesion Specialist will work closely with the Agriculture Program Manager and the Agriculture and Livelihoods Specialist to deliver needed capacity building and technical assistance for beneficiaries on the project
• S/he will lead planning, implementation and motoring of all Community/Social Cohesion activities that layer humanitarian response with longer-term development.
• This includes program support in beneficiary selection and registration, community mobilization, monitoring and evaluation of project activities, coordination, and reporting

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• BA/S or equivalent In relevant field such a Psychology and Community Development or equivalent Experience.
• 3 - 5 years of community and social cohesion experience In emergency contexts
• Strong technical background in a broad range of group dynamics and social cohesion interventions
• Demonstrated capacity In technical support and coordination
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Demonstrated experience and abilities in donor and host government representation at held level, In capacity building of local staff and local government, in negotiation,and monitoring
• Effective multi-tasking, organizational capacity prioritization skills are necessary
• English (written and spoken) is required
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members is essential.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfil his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results:

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationship
• Promotes Learning

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