Conflict Mitigation and Community Reconciliation Consultant at Committed To Good (CTG)

Overview of position:

• Working under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission & direct supervision of the Conflict Mitigation & Community Reconciliation Program Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating community engagement, communication & coordination in the context of conflict mitigation & community reconciliation efforts in the Local Government Areas (LGA’s) of Batsari, Danmusa, Jibia & Kankara respectively in Katsina state, by fostering dialogue, understanding & collaboration among community members & stakeholders.
• Support in the organization of a 1 quarter meeting with the state steering committee at the state level in Katsina in support of the implementation of the EU project “conflict mitigation & community reconciliation” project in Katsina, Nigeria.

Role objectives:

• Identify & engage key community stakeholders, including community leaders, volunteers & relevant organizations, to establish & manage CRNs.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of CRN members & their skills / resources.
• Organize & facilitate regular CRN meetings, ensuring active participation & collaboration among members & 1 monthly meeting with the technical steering committee at the LGAs level & 1 meeting with the state steering committee at Katsina.
• Develop and deliver training programs on conflict resolution, reconciliation & peacebuilding for community members including CRNs members & steering committee members at LGA.
• Provide guidance & support to community members in developing conflict mitigation & reconciliation action plans.
• Establish & maintain effective communication channels within the community, including community meetings, workshops & information sharing platforms.
• Ensure timely dissemination of critical information related to conflict mitigation & reconciliation efforts.
• Conduct conflict assessments & analyses to identify conflict triggers, dynamics & potential solutions.
• Prepare & submit regular reports on conflict analysis findings, community initiatives & CRN activities.
• Collaborate closely with local authorities, non governmental organizations & other stakeholders involved in conflict mitigation & reconciliation.
• Facilitate coordination meetings & information sharing among relevant parties.
• Perform any other task as required by the Project Manager.

Project reporting:

• This role works under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission & direct supervision of the Conflict Mitigation & Community Reconciliation Program Manager.

Key competencies:

• University Degree in Development, Social or Political Sciences, Conflict Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 3 years of relevant experience working in a similar role or a High School Diploma in the above field with 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in coordination with other stakeholders.
• Experience in project implementation & in the field of “conflict mitigation & community reconciliation” to address conflict, promote peace & enhance community reconciliation in the LGA’s.
• Experience in conflict management & reconciliation is a plus.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Experience working in a complex crisis environment or a post conflict environment.
• Experience in the application of good practice in project management such as participatory approaches & do no harm.
• Demonstrate initiative & ability to work independently & as a member of a team to coordinate & / or lead the efforts to effectively meet M&E needs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher & SharePoint.
• Previous work experience in international organizations & companies would be an advantage.
• Strong sense of details & accuracy in all matters.
• Reliable, able to work under pressure, good organizational skills & drive for results.
• Knowledge about peacebuilding be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the UN system & ideally of our clients rules & regulations would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English & Hausa is required.
• Fluency in any native language spoken in northwest Nigeria is deisred.
• Must be based in Katsina.
• Inclusion & respect for diversity respects & promotes individual & cultural differences, encourages diversity & inclusion wherever possible.
• Maintain high ethical standards & act in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
• Delivering results produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner, is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing & sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication, explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.