Localization and System Strengthening Manager (SDC) at Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh)

Position Summary

The Localization and Systems Strengthening Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and implementing Objective 3 of the project: enhancing the capability of CSO partners to deliver sustainable CP, GBV, and EiE initiatives. The role will involve conducting organizational capacity assessments, designing and implementing targeted capacity-building programs, supporting local partners in resource mobilization, and ensuring the overall strengthening of local systems and networks.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Capacity Strengthening and Localization Support

• Lead organizational capacity assessments of the four CSOs to identify technical and operational gaps.
• Develop and implement tailored capacity-building plans, including training in CP, GBV, EiE, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), financial management, and governance.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and coaching to CSOs, ensuring continuous learning and development.
• Support CSOs in improving internal policies and systems, including child protection policies, safeguarding policies, financial controls, and human resource management.

2. Partnership and Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between Tdh and the four CSOs, ensuring smooth coordination and collaboration.
• Foster linkages between CSOs and relevant government agencies, donor organizations, and humanitarian coordination bodies.
• Represent Tdh in localization and capacity-building discussions at sectoral coordination meetings, particularly within the Protection and GBV Area of Responsibility (AoR).
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing platforms, workshops, and peer-learning sessions among CSO partners.

3. Quality Assurance and Monitoring

• Oversee the implementation of capacity-building activities and ensure alignment with project objectives and donor requirements.
• Conduct regular progress reviews and adapt capacity-strengthening strategies as needed.
• Work closely with the MEAL team to develop performance metrics to track improvements in CSOs’ capacities.
• Ensure adherence to localization principles, accountability to affected populations, and conflict-sensitive programming.

4. Advocacy and Sustainability

• Support CSOs in developing and implementing advocacy strategies to influence policy and funding for CP, GBV, and EiE at the local and state levels.
• Assist CSOs in resource mobilization efforts, including proposal development and donor engagement.
• Ensure sustainability of capacity-building initiatives by strengthening institutional memory and local ownership of interventions.
• Advocate for the integration of strengthened CSO structures into government-led protection and education systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in international development, Social Work, Public Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian or development programming, with a focus on localization, capacity strengthening, or systems building.
• Proven experience working with and strengthening local organizations, particularly in child protection, GBV, or EiE.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian humanitarian landscape, including government structures and policies relevant to protection and education.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training and capacity-building initiatives.
• Excellent project management, coordination, and partnership-building skills.
• Familiarity with donor regulations, particularly SDC, and experience in working within consortium structures.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in English required and knowledge of Hausa or Kanuri is an asset.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex humanitarian environment.
• Commitment to localization, sustainability, and community-driven approaches.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Hiring Conditions

• Applications will be processed on a rolling basis.