Humanitarian and Stabilisation Advisor at Crown Agents

Location: Maiguguri, Borno
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6months)

Project Description

• Crown Agents is seeking to establish an operational base and representation in the North East (Maiduguri) so as to expand its activities in the country and position itself as a go-to service provider to support the humanitarian, recovery and reconstruction efforts in the three most affected States (Borno, Yobe and Adamawa).

Objectives

• The consultancy will focus on conducting ongoing market analysis to assess and identify a list of opportunities and entry points to support the humanitarian, recovery and reconstruction efforts in the three most affected States (Borno, Yobe and Adamawa).
• The Consultant will be based in Maiduguri and report directly to the Nigeria Country Manager.

The Role and key Requirements

• Map Opportunities: with donor agencies, Government of Nigeria (Federal and State), to provide Humanitarian, Stabilisation and services (i.e. Logistic, fund management, monitoring and evaluation, programme management, security sector solutions) and likely donor trends and procurement directions for the period of 2017-2018.
• Attend all relevant coordination sectoral meetings: UN relevant clusters, Government led meetings, donor’s and development partners meetings
• Nurture relationships with relevant organisations to seek and build potential long-term partnerships particularly with key Donors, State and local government bodies.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• University degree in a related field is required (Economics, Public Finance, Public Sector Management).
• Minimum ten years’ experience with international donor programs is required.
• Prior experience with international-funded projects is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft office: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc. is required.
• Ability to work under short deadlines and efficiently handle multiple tasks.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Fluency in Hausa or any of the local state languages in North-Eastern Nigeria is required.