Enumerator at Center for Community and Health Development International (CHAD INT'L)

Center for Community Health and Development International is a non-discriminatory, non-governmental Organization with a mandate to improve the health and quality of life of Nigeria’s rural children and women. CHAD was established in 2002 by a group of women from different religious and ethnic background in Gombe state, North East Nigeria .We make available information on sexual reproductive health/family planning for improved quality of life. We advocate for youth and women’s sexual reproductive rights, treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS, increase in budgetary and proper utilization of allocated funding on children and women’s issues, improved provision of water supply, and sanitation. We collaborate with other NGO’s and Government actors in curbing the menace of HIV/AIDS and in the advancement of peace and good government.
CHAD Int’l assists IDPs and internally displaced persons in Nigeria: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the communities where IDPs settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.
Going forward, CHAD therefore seek a compitent persons to fill the position below.

Job Title: Enumerator 
Sector: Governance 
Slot: 10
Location: Gombe state (Gombe,Kwami,Dukku,Akko, Billiri,Kaltungo, Shongum)

Purpose
Under the supervision and line management of the CHAD Governance Team Leader, the Enumerator is responsible for supporting CHAD Int’l Governance team to establish effective relationships with the hosted population, and facilitate increasing participation of the hosted population across all sectors within the site.  This entails building strong relationships with the hosted population from across different ethnicities, religions, nationalities, genders and ages.  The Enumerator will be responsible for establishing and supporting functioning and equitable community representative groups, and for organizing regular recreational and social events within the site. Moreover, will be responsible to design and implement workshops and relevant activities, so as to enhance hosted population’s autonomy and prepare them for their gradual integration into normal community setting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with members of the hosted population and also maintain contacts with the relevant community authorities and humanitarian actors at site level, in order to support the participation and inclusion of the hosted population.
• Mediate between different groups living within the site, to support peaceful relations and reduce security tensions.
• Continually sensitize all stakeholders as to the importance of respectful dialogue with the community.
• In close cooperation with the hosted population, organize appropriate social, recreational and cultural activities in the site which enhance social cohesion and improve their love to Governance and social learning.
• Promote a participatory approach (engagement of affected population) to wards towards learning, with the utmost to promote the empowerment and full engagement of women and girls in the community.
• Collect information on the needs and concerns of the hosted population, sharing with other stakeholders for follow-up.
• Support effective communication and information-sharing to the hosted population, including providing information on services, activities and events in the community. 
• Where possible, support activities aimed at supporting collaboration and positive relations between the hosted population and the host communities.
• Support with interpretation, cultural mediation and translation, if requested and if relevant to his/her skills
• Support in the design and implementation of verification and distribution of learning materials, protective materials and observing other safety protocols, as well as other relevant activities in the host communities.
• Designs and implements workshops and empowerment activities, aiming to enhance governance system within the project site.
• Support, appraise and providing training as needed; develop activity plans with the team and provide daily/ weekly learning system to the selected beneficiaries.
• Ensure that all activities/projects are implemented in accordance with agreed strategies, principles, implementation plans, and donor requirements.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports on progress on activities on the learning centers. 
• Undertake other tasks assigned by the CHAD Governance officer/management to ensure the success of CHAD Int’l operations in the host communities.
• Provide inputs for all relevant internal and external reporting
• Ensure that all project-related documentation is of high quality and archived according to donor and CHAD Int’l requirements 

Required Qualifications

• B.A degree in International Relations, management, social science or related field
• Minimum 3 years professional work experience in Governanceal projects 
• Experience in representation and community social work.
• Excellent analytical and strategic skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local community members and other stakeholders
• Strong computer skills
• High professional ethics
• Knowledge of language (e.g. fulani, Tangale, Waja, Terawa ,Bolawa, Hausa) is essential 

Required Skills & Qualities

• Ability to work in a multicultural environment 
• Ability to work under pressure and in a high-risk security environment.
• Proactivity, with a sound commitment to teamwork and with a spirit of genuine collaboration
• Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to humanitarian principle and high sense of ethics
• Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness, are needed
• Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required
• Multi-tasking and organizational skill is a must, and a good sense of humor