Local Government Supervisor (LGS) at Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria (CRUDAN)

Job Overview:

This position will be responsible for implementing all project activities in the 16 wards of Michika LGA, Adamawa state. He/she will manage LGA/Ward/Community program activities, interface with project participants at the LGA/Ward/Community levels,and ensure quality implementation of all project components in the LGA/Ward/Community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead in the mobilization, sensitization, and orientation of community partners, local government leadership, traditional and religious institutions on all project activities.
• Develop workplan for LGA/Community and submit a report of activities on a monthly basis.
• Support the coordination of project activities at Michika LGA.
• Lead in all LGA/Community advocacies and Influencing work.
• Be responsible for optimal performance at LGA/Community level in the areas of project implementation, accountability, responsiveness, and innovativeness.
• Supervise and report the delivery of all project goods and services as required.
• Collate data for monitoring and evaluation purposes on a weekly and monthly basis and ensure that quality data are uploaded to all manual and electronic data management platforms.
• Ensure a smooth working relationship with Local Government Authorities with the support of the Program Officer.
• Ensure the project standards and principles are met during project activities implementation.
• Identify capacity gaps and training needs for CBOs and other project participants, and report to the PO.
• Liaise with OXFAM MELSA Unit through the Program Officer to ensure effective project monitoring at the LG level.
• Develop innovative approach towards ensuring active partnership of Local Government Authority and project communities in all project activities and programmes.
• Link project participants to government programmes at the LGA level as may be required.
• Implement an effective communication system among all stakeholders at the LGA/Community level.
• Participate in any other project-related activities according to project needs.
• Attend any other responsibility as assigned by the PO.

Requirements, Skills, and Competence:

• ND/HND or its equivalent in a relevant field with at least 1 year experience as a community Mobilization Officer or Local Government Project Supervisor on related project(s).
• At least 1-year cognate experience in development work at community level.
• Computer literacy and ability to work well on MS Office packages such as Word, Excel, and Power point.
• Experience in community mobilization, community development planning, advocacy, influencing, and conflict management.
• Experience using digital tools for data collection and survey activities.
• Good training and facilitation skills with a wide variety of groups having diverse experiences, backgrounds, skills, and educational levels.
• Reside in Michika LGA
• Strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills
• Immediate availability
• Information Computer Technology (ICT) practical understanding and ability to track and analyse data
• Good report writing and proposal development skills.
• Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handle last-minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Fluency in English, Hausa, and any other local language(s)
• Respected by local people and leaders and known to be conscientious, of high integrity, and diplomacy