HLP Field Assistant at Committed To Good (CTG)

Overview of Position

• The HLP Field Assistant will be working under the leadership & guidance of the Emergency Coordinator & Area Coordinator, with the direct supervision & the guidance & mentorship of the HLP National Project Officer. 
• Within the framework of the durable solutions program in north east Nigeria, the incumbent shall be responsible for supporting the shelter & HLP projects by assisting in the implementation of field activities, with a particular focus on housing, land & property issues, including land advocacy, as well as community mobilization, needs assessment & liaising with local authorities & stakeholders, in accordance with the overall directives of the Head of Sub-Office in Yola, Emergency Coordinator & Area Coordinator & our clients procedures & in close coordination with other units.

Role Objectives
The incumbent will be responsible & accountable for the following activities:

• Liaise closely with the HLP Project Officer & Area Coordinator throughout the planning, design & implementation stages of HLP activities. 
• Contribute to the planning procedures & designing of tools for implementation of projects in line with proposals & strategies.
• Promote the HLP rights of IDPs / returnees in line with advocacy strategy & facilitate access to land through stakeholders & community engagement.
• Carryout security of tenure due diligence for project implementation according to our clients SOP.
• Assist with the implementation of the HLP projects according to the agreed response strategy & plan, including but not limited to needs assessment & processes as required. 
• Follow up with field activities closely to ensure their quality & that there are no delays by collecting daily updates from field staff & timely report all challenges or delays to the management & participate in brainstorming to resolve issues.
• Support in organizing & facilitating trainings & stakeholder’s engagement workshops.
• Actively facilitate & maintain liaison & collaboration with relevant local & national authorities & stakeholders & represent our client in relevant forums / cluster / working groups where required.
• Update unit trackers on regular basis, provide feedback on any correction needed to the Project Manager & Project Officer.
• Contribute as requested to the reports of HLP activities by providing inputs & data (including weekly, monthly, interim & final project reports).
• Prepare & develop status reports, minutes of meetings, travel requests & other documents, as required by the management. 
• Liaise with government, relevant UN & NGO partners & consultants at state, district & field level, as required. 
• Ensure proper filing of documents according to data protection & confidentiality protocols. 
• Support the planning & implementation of community consultations, focus group discussions & other community engagement activities related to HLP programming.
• Travel to the field as requested.
• Coordinate with all relevant units & provide assistance where needed.
• Perform any other duties that may be required.

Project reporting:    

• This role reports to the line manager.

Job Requirements    

• Graduate Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences, International Development, International Studies or Relations, Law or relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Preferably 2+ years of relevant experience in the humanitarian sector.
• Experience in community mobilization & engagement & mediation among local actors. 
• Previous experience in implementing HLP programmes in north east Nigeria is an advantage.
• Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to work quickly & accurately & pay attention to detail. 
• Willingness to assist efficiently in a very busy project environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure.
• Ability to present clear & concise information & good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively & harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures & professional backgrounds. 
• Ability to learn new programming modalities quickly. 
• Fluent English & native language such as Hausa or other northeast Nigeria local languages.
• Previous experience in humanitarian work.
• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects & promotes individual & cultural differences, encourages diversity & inclusion wherever possible.
• Maintain high ethical standards & acts 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 action & 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.

Languages:

• Fluent in English (essential).
• Fluent in Hausa (essential).