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Overview of position

• Our client plays a significant role in Katsina, Nigeria, through its Conflict Prevention, Crisis Response & Resilience (CPCRR) program. This initiative, led by our client in partnership with Mercy Corps Netherlands (MCN) & the Centre for Democracy & Development (CDD), aims to address the complex challenges faced by conflict affected communities in Northwest Nigeria.
• The CPCRR program focuses on promoting long term stability by addressing the root causes of conflict, enhancing community resilience & fostering socio economic development in 48 communities across 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Katsina & Zamfara states.
• Through integrated efforts, the CPCRR program aims to foster conflict prevention, crisis response & resilience in conflict affected communities, contributing to long term peace & socio economic development in the northwest of Nigeria.
• Our clients presence in Katsina is further reinforced by its operational sub office, which facilitates key meetings with officials & staff to support the program's implementation. The organization collaborates closely with local leaders, Civil Society Organizations (CSO's) & government authorities to ensure the success of its initiatives.
• Working under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the Head of Office in Katsina, with technical guidance of the Program Manager Livelihood as an additional supervisor, the Project Field Staff will be responsible for implementing & managing field activities related to livelihood & climate adaptation projects. This role involves working closely with local communities, partners & government agencies to ensure the successful delivery of project activities on the ground.

Role objectives

• Assist in implementing community based climate adaptation, mitigation plans & livelihoods projects.
• Support workshop facilitation to promote sustainable land management & conservation practices.
• Support the activities around the promotion of alternative clean cooking energy solutions.
• Support in leading reforestation & afforestation projects in the field, providing tree seedlings to households & keeping accurate supporting documents or means of verification of the implementation while ensuring organization standard of consent are taken.
• Support community led climate vulnerability assessments to identify risks & develop resource sharing agreements.
• Facilitate training sessions for community members, youth & local leaders on climate smart practices & sustainable resource management.
• Perform any other general administrative duties assigned by their respective manager.

Project reporting

• This role works under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the Head of Office in Katsina, with technical guidance of the Program Manager Livelihood as an additional supervisor.

Key competencies

• Bachelor's degree in development studies, environmental science, climate adaptation, environmental management, social sciences or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of field experience in project support or community engagement.
• Strong organizational & administrative skills.
• Excellent monitoring & reporting skills
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team.
• Experience in the usage of Microsoft (MS) Office software packages (Word, Excel, etc.), knowledge of spreadsheet & data analysis.
• Fluency in English is required (oral & written) & fluency in Hausa & Fulani is desired,
• Respects, promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
• Maintains 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.
• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
• Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & 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.

Further information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

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Role objectives

• Assist in collecting, maintaining & analysing various data for M&E activities.
• File & compile reports that will be produced for the projects / programs / strategy & keep track of reporting schedules in line with the donor.
• Assist in implementation of special assessments, surveys & operational research.
• Participate in specific monitoring & reporting exercises as assigned.
• Conduct preliminary analysis of findings of M&E exercises.
• Keep track of the status of indicators that were set for the project / program / strategy, including our clients Strategic Results Framework (SRF) indicators.
• Flag & bring to the attention of the Project / Program Manager, delays or challenges regarding data quality or compliance issues with our client, donor or partners’ M&E requirements.
• Initiate & / or participate in specific field monitoring missions assigned to support data collection according to the monitoring plans, tools & risk monitoring processes.
• Prepare inputs for project / initiate development according to specific needs & situation analysis in accordance with our clients standards for project proposal development & related M&E, RBM policies & guidance, in close coordination with the Head of Sub Office & other Project / Program Managers.
• Provide relevant administrative backstopping support for the Project / Program Manager or the Project Officers.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Project reporting

• This role works under the overall supervision of the Chief of mission, the direct supervision of the Head of Office & the technical guidance of the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (as an additional supervisor)

Key competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following namely M&E, project planning, management & related fields, migration or population studies, demography, statistics, social science research or other relevant social science field with two years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstratable experience in M&E & reporting at field level in alignment with donor’s & implementing agency requirements.
• At least two years of previous experience with our client, UN or other international organization in a similar role is an added advantage.
• Experience with use of indicators, data collection & analysis.
• Experience in data collection, analysis & reporting.
• Excellent communication & analytical skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of field coordination with multiple partners for M&E & reporting.
• Strong interpersonal & teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural & national backgrounds.
• Fluency in English (oral & written).
• Working knowledge of language(s) & / or language(s) popularly spoken in the duty station (Hausa & Fulani).
• Inclusion, respect for diversity respects, promotes individual, cultural differences, encourages diversity & inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity & transparency maintains 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.

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Overview of position

• The primary role of the selected candidate, being a member of our clients Psychosocial Support (PSS) team will be to implement MHPSS / protection activities in Katsina state of Nigeria.

Role objectives

• Weekly update about the PMT’s activities, achievements & challenges with the Project Assistant & Program Manager.
• Plan & coordinate the weekly activities of the PMT, in collaboration with the Project Assistant.
• Conduct MHPSS & protection assessments in coordination with the Protection Assistant & the MHPSS National Program Officer.
• Map existing & available support provisions at the micro level, including but not limited to existing community structures, resources, relevant government ministries & parastatal services, health facilities, academic institutions, NGOs, CBOs, FBOs as well as UN entities & design, together with the supervisor, initiatives to reinforce their capacity.
• Develop an intervention plan in coordination with the Project Assistant & provide tailored MHPSS & protection services to the affected populations based on the needs, concerns & other risk factors identified during the MHPSS / protection assessment.
• Provide emotional & psychological support, including supportive communication, individual & group counselling as well as Psychological First Aid (PFA) to the affected population in need.
• Provide direct assistance to the most vulnerable individuals & families of the affected populations, such as women, children, the elderly, persons living with disabilities, survivors of violence & socially marginalized or excluded persons.
• Follow up on the integration of the abductees / escapees & their families into community life.
• Organize, together with the Social Worker of the PSS team, sensitization, information dissemination sessions (messages related to health, psychosocial concerns, GBV, PSEA & TIP) & problem solving group sessions on identified social problems encountered by the affected individuals & communities.
• Strengthen existing social networks & promote participatory initiatives aimed at activating protective, restorative & transformative psychosocial factors at the community level, such as mutual support, intra & inter family cooperation, public gatherings, peer to peer support & dialogue.
• Identify cases that require specialized intervention & refer them to the appropriate service providers in close coordination with the Protection Assistant & MHPSS National Program Officer & respond to cases referred by other organizations.
• Organize support & discussion groups & forums & coordinate with the PSS team members as to the need to integrate vulnerable individuals within the psychosocial groups’ activities.
• In coordination with the Protection Assistant & the MHPSS National Program Officer, provide technical guidance, capacity building training & supervision to community focal points, community structures & volunteers in the concerned communities, ensuring that the program’s activities are effectively communicated & carried out in participatory & inclusive ways.
• Report daily activities.
• Undertake duty travel to very challenging areas when necessary.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Project reporting

• This role will work under the overall supervision of the MHPSS / Protection Program Manager, the direct supervision of the Project Assistant MHPSS / Protection in Katsina & closely coordinating with the MHPSS / Protection Officers of the unit.

Key competencies

• University degree from accredited institutions in social sciences, social work, psychology, social rehabilitation or in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training & experience.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience, including capacity building functions within the humanitarian field.
• Experience in the provision of MHPSS services (including (lay) counselling, individual & group support sessions, PFA & emotional support) to displaced & conflict affected individuals & communities.
• Working experience with our clients MHPSS / protection team, especially with one of the psychosocial mobile teams, is an advantage.
• Open, positive attitude & the ability to communicate in a trustful manner with all members of the affected community.
• Genuine care & respect for the needs of vulnerable populations with a strong belief in empowering marginalized & disenfranchised people.
• High integrity & willingness to conduct her / himself transparently & open to scrutiny.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision & in a culturally diverse team.
• Strong interpersonal skills & demonstrated ability to establish effective, trustful working relations with local staff & other stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical & communication skills.
• Ability to independently carry out tasks, proactivity, ability to multi task & to prioritize.
• Knowledge of social & development issues in Nigeria, particularly within the area of responsibility.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Able to fluently speak & write English.
• Able to fluently speak & write Hausa.
• Knowledge of Fulfulbe is an advantage.
• Inclusion, respect for diversity respect, promotes individual 7 cultural differences, encourage diversity & inclusion wherever possible.
• Maintain high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates the 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 actions & delegated work.
• Encourages, contributes to clear & open communication, explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
• Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example & demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision, assists others to realize & develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust creates an atmosphere of trust & an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best & develop their potential.
• Work strategically to realize the organization’s goals & communicates a clear strategic direction.

Team management

• This role has no team management responsibility

Further information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

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Role objectives

• S/he will coordinate, in close collaboration with the partners in the field, the data collection process & analysis in the region s / he has been assigned to:
• Plan, coordinate & implement strategies to collect, analyse & disseminate data on Internally Displaced Persons (IDP's) in close collaboration with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) & other relevant partners on the field.
• Provide training & support to relevant partners on data collection & analysis based on the DTM’s methodology & tools.
• Monitor & evaluate the DTM operations, identifying areas of improvement & enhanced efficiency.
• Be responsible for all administrative arrangements in the field, including payment of staff, review, adjustment, endorsement of bills & invoices.
• Be responsible for sending the information collected on the field in a timely manner, according to the standards & requirements of the DTM program.
• Keep abreast of all stakeholders, interagency assessments, reports & relevant material related to IDP's.
• Prepare a narrative report regarding the implementation of activities on a weekly basis.
• Represent the DTM program in all meetings & events organized at the local level.
• Build the capacity of our clients staff involved in DTM activities.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Project reporting

• This role will work under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission & the direct supervision of the Head of Office in Katsina, with technical guidance of the Program Officer Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) as an additional supervisor.

Key competencies

• University degree / diploma in humanitarian, political or social science or related field.
• Minimum of four years’ experience (two years for degree holders) in a related field.
• Experience in statistical tools, reporting & liaising with government authorities preferably within the international humanitarian field.
• Must be fluent in English & working knowledge of one or more languages spoken in the Katsina & Zamfara states is required.
• Respects, promotes individual, cultural differences, encourages diversity & inclusion wherever possible.
• Maintains 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.
• Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented and timely manner, is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office tools is an advantage.
• Requires the technical skills to use design software programs mentioned above & possess a general interest & aptitude for learning new technology.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills, including experience presenting to multiple audiences (e.g., technical & non technical & government circle).
• Inter personal skills & very sociable disposition stemming from proven experience.

Team management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

• Internals of the organization & NMS candidates, as well as external female candidates, will be considered as first tier candidates.
• This vacancy is also open to second tier candidates.
• The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements & security clearances.

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Overview of position

• Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission & the direct supervision of the Project Manager for Peacebuilding / Head of Sub Office, the Project Assistant will play a key role in supporting the implementation of peacebuilding projects in Katsina, Zamfara & other states in northwest Nigeria. This position involves coordinating with local communities, government authorities & other stakeholders to advance peace initiatives, facilitate community engagement & enhance reconciliation efforts. The Project Assistant will also be responsible for monitoring project activities & contributing to reporting on peacebuilding outcomes. Support in the organisation of a quarter meeting with the state steering committee at the state level in Katsina & Zamfara in support of the implementation of the EU project “Conflict Prevention Crisis Response & Resilience (CPCRR)” program in Katsina & Zamfara in Nigeria.

Role objectives

• Conduct conflict assessments & analysis to identify conflict triggers, dynamics & potential solutions.
• Identify & engage key community stakeholders, including community leaders, volunteers, relevant community based organizations, faith based organizations, religious leaders, heads of herders, farmers, community leaders & all influential groups for peace, to establish & manage Community Network Responses (CRNs).
• Maintain a comprehensive database of CRN members & their skills / resources.
• Organize & facilitate regular CRN meetings, ensuring active participation & collaboration among members.
• One monthly meeting with the technical steering committee at the LGAs level & one meeting with the state steering committee at Katsina.
• Develop & deliver training programs on conflict resolution, reconciliation & peacebuilding for community members, including CRNs & steering committee members at LGA, state government authorities & local authorities in Katsina & Zamfara states.
• Provide guidance & support to community members in developing conflict mitigation & reconciliation action plans.
• Establish & maintain effective communication channels within the community, including community meetings, workshops & information sharing platforms.
• Ensure timely dissemination of critical information related to conflict mitigation & reconciliation efforts.
• Prepare & submit regular reports on conflict analysis findings, community initiatives & CRN activities.
• Collaborate closely with local authorities, non governmental organizations & other stakeholders involved in conflict mitigation, reconciliation & provide training in building their capacity related to conflict resolution & prevention.
• Facilitate coordination of meetings & information-sharing among relevant parties.
• Organize town hall meetings with the government & communities as planned in the projects.
• Perform any other task as required by the Program Manager.

Project reporting

• This role works under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission & the direct supervision of the Project Manager for Peacebuilding / Head of Sub Office.

Key competencies

• University degree in development, social or political sciences, conflict management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with 3 years of relevant experience working in similar role or a high school diploma in the same fields with five years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in coordination with other stake holders.
• Experience in project implementation and in the field of “conflict mitigation & community reconciliation” to address conflict, promote peace & enhance community reconciliation in the Local Government Areas (LGA's).
• Experience in conflict management & reconciliation is a plus.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Experience working in a complex crisis environment or a post conflict environment.
• Experience in the application of good practice in project management such as participatory approaches & do no harm.
• Demonstrates initiative, ability to work independently, as a member of a team to coordinate & / or lead the efforts to effectively meet M&E needs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Office applications, including Excel, Power Point, Word, Publisher & Share Point.
• Good knowledge of information technology.
• Previous work experience in international organizations & companies would be an advantage.
• Strong sense of details & accuracy in all matters.
• Reliable, able to work under pressure, good organizational skills & drive for results.
• Knowledge about peacebuilding be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the UN system & ideally of UN rules & regulations would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English, Hausa & native languages spoken in the northwest of Nigeria.
• Inclusion, respect for diversity respects, promotes individual, cultural differences, encourages diversity & inclusion wherever possible.
• Maintain high ethical standards & act 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, sharing knowledge for innovation.
• 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.

Further information

• The candidate must be based in Katsina.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.