STTA Project Officer at North East Regional Initiative (NERI)

Number of Positions: (1) Bassa (1) Mangu

Job Location: Plateau State

Contract Term: Short Time

Position Summary: 

The STTA Project Officer will interact with community groups, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), associations and other groups implementing NLCB-funded activities or potential activities. The STTA Project Officer will work with the STTA Data Collectors, researchers and other groups  to develop activity ideas and summaries, refine project concepts during the design phase, assist in the creation and negotiation of budgets, as well as be the primary field oversight for ongoing activities. This position will be based in Mangu/ Bassa LGA of Plateau State.

Reporting & Supervision:

The STTA Project Officer reports to the NERI Program Manager/ PPBA Project Manager 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES 

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Identify potential activities at the community level for project support.
• Work with NERI Program Manager (PM),/PPBA Project Manager and HQ  Program team to develop project ideas/ communities  identified for support and submit them for approval by senior management and USAID/OTI.
• Work with community organizations to budget and prepare logistics.
• Monitor and report on routine program operational activities and scheduled program events, reporting activity summaries through well-written activity notes to Program Manager/ PPBA
• Work with staff to ensure project attendance at local events.
• Collect information on program activities, including beneficiary targets.
• Work with Program, M&E and Grants teams to create and maintain project trackers.
• Take photos and videos of activity events to contribute to the program’s communication efforts.
• Support review of final Evaluation Reports and grant closing.
• Attend focus groups to derive lessons learned to inform future project activities.
• Assist in the development of activity ideas based on information collected in the field.
• Facilitate linkages between communities as needed.
• Any other duties suitable to task and commensurate with ability.

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• University degree in political science, international affairs or other related social sciences field is required.
• Three years of general work experience with at least two years of related experience is required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• Prior experience with international organizations or international-funded projects is highly desirable.
• Problem solving, stress management and time management skills are required.
• Proficient at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent record keeping and documentation skills are required.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in Nigeria’s Middle Belt and/or North West region is required.