Job Openings at GOALPrime Organization Nigeria

Duty station: Based in Benue

Contract duration: 6 months (1 months as probation contract) with option to extend.

Position Objective:

Ensure high quality implementation of all projects through coordination between sectors in Adamawa state, reporting directly to the Response Coordinator, and tracking activities according to project management frameworks. Work in close coordination with other sections of the organization, as per the responsibilities below.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as GOALPrime assistant point of contact in Yobe state.
• Represent GOALPrime at all sector Coordination Meeting or any other official sectors activity within the Humanitarian community.
• Support supervisor in reporting for multi-sector, consolidating information from each sector coordinator and cross-referencing with the project management tools.
• Support supervisor in carrying out projects’ assessment, identifying bottlenecks, constraints, requirements, shaping GOALPrime’s intervention, drafting the project roadmap, project scope and thus maximizing the project net economic benefits;
• Draft GOALPrime advocacy massages in all sectors and carry out sector specific sanitization and awareness.
• In collaboration with the MEAL team, carry out a monthly rapid assessment to identify the needs of beneficiaries across current and prospective project locations as well as carry out gap and implementation risk analysis to identify bottles and provide swift solutions.
• Facilitate donor engagement with feedbacks from rapid assessment, gap analysis, and implementation risk findings.
• Support in providing necessary information and documentation for the preparation of project proposals for GOALPrime to contact potential donors.
• Support in development of multi-sector grants proposals and grants management work in close collaboration with project development team;
• Support supervisor in maintain productive working relationships with other agencies that may be stakeholders in grants;
• To carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects GOALPrime’s commitment to protecting children in accordance with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Keep hard copies of all projects related reports, progress reports, documentation, budget;
• Assist supervisor in arranging, organizing all project related activities such as field missions, meetings, presentations, etc;
• Participate in Cluster system representing GOALPrime, when required;
• Perform any other related task as requested by supervisor.

Other responsibilities

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling GOALPrime’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of GOALPrime Organisation Nigeria
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience and skills required for the role.

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• University degree in humanities, social works, or any related courses
• Minimum two years of experience in international and/or local NGO; ideally involved in the direct implementation of field level humanitarian assistance to refugees or IDPs.
• Experience working in a camp setting.
• Previous work with camp management agency
• Technical skills such as Microsoft Office.
• Experience in community services, women empowerment, youth activities, protection, distribution or registration.
• Experience in working with national partners, local/government authorities, and UN organizations.

Essential knowledge and skills:

• Fluency in English and local language, both oral and written.
• Extensive knowledge of Benue displacement context.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-playing skills.
• Highly flexible, with the ability to use initiative.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
• Understanding of gender, protection and human rights.
• Commitment to promoting gender equality.

Core competency

• Must able to align with the organizational values
• Should be versatile and able to perform more than one tasks as deemed necessary
• Dedicate , committed and think outside the box
• Autonomous and able to direct him/herself with minimal guidance
• should have great leadership, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Must be able to achieve result with team work and team leadership
• Ensure, compliance, transparency and accountability all the time
• Must have good planning, operationalization and organizing skills
• Must have high and effective communication skills

 Salary and conditions: In accordance with GPON Terms of Employment. The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.

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Duty station: Based in Maiduguri

Contract duration: 6 months (1 months as probation contract) with option to extend.

About you:

We are seeking a talented and creative scriptwriter to join our team. As a scriptwriter, you will be responsible for crafting compelling and engaging scripts for a variety of mediums including movies, jingles, dramas, and TV. Your ability to captivate audiences through well-written narratives and dialogues will be key to the success of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Script Development: Develop original and captivating scripts for movies, jingles, dramas, and TV shows, adhering to project requirements and objectives. Collaborate with directors, producers, and other team members to understand the project's vision and tailor scripts accordingly.
• Research: Conduct thorough research to gather relevant information and insights for script development. Ensure accuracy and authenticity in portraying characters, settings, and plot elements.
• Storytelling: Craft compelling storylines that resonate with the target audience. Develop multi-dimensional characters with relatable motivations and arcs. Create well-paced plots that maintain interest and build suspense.
• Dialogue Writing: Write authentic and engaging dialogue that brings characters to life. Adapt dialogue style based on the tone and genre of the project, whether it's comedic, dramatic, or action-packed.
• Genre Adaptation: Demonstrate versatility by adapting writing styles to suit various genres, from light-hearted comedies to intense dramas. Understand the nuances of different genres and tailor scripts accordingly.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with directors, producers, and other creative team members. Accept and incorporate feedback to enhance script quality and align with project objectives.
• Revision and Refinement: Continuously revise and refine scripts based on feedback, industry trends, and project developments. Strive for excellence in every aspect of scriptwriting, from character development to plot structure.
• Deadlines: Manage and meet deadlines for script delivery. Work efficiently to ensure scripts are completed within the specified time frames without compromising on quality.
• Adherence to Guidelines: Ensure scripts adhere to industry standards, guidelines, and requirements. Address any legal or ethical concerns related to the content of the script.
• Innovation: Bring fresh and innovative ideas to script development. Experiment with unconventional storytelling techniques to create unique and memorable scripts.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a scriptwriter, with a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of projects across different mediums.
• Excellent command of the English language, including grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.
• In-depth understanding of storytelling techniques, plot structure, and character development.
• Familiarity with various genres and the ability to adapt writing styles accordingly.
• Strong research skills to ensure accuracy and authenticity in script content.
• Effective collaboration skills and the ability to accept and incorporate feedback.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Creative thinking and a willingness to push the boundaries of conventional scriptwriting.
• Knowledge of industry trends, audience preferences, and content regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in film, Media, Theatre/Performing Arts, Creative Writing, English, or a related field.
• Experience in writing for different mediums such as movies, TV shows, commercials, and jingles.
• Proficiency in scriptwriting software and tools.
• Knowledge of visual storytelling principles and how they translate to screen.
• Understanding of the production process and the role of a scriptwriter within it.
• Salary and conditions: In accordance with GPON Terms of Employment. The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.

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Contract duration: 6 months (1 months as probation contract) with option to extend.

POSITION SUMMARY.

The Advocacy and Communications Officer will play a lead role in coordinating GOALPrime’s advocacy and communications initiatives, plans and activities.  

Specific responsibilities

• Support the provision of high quality analysis on the humanitarian situation in Northeast Nigeria, pertaining to displacement-affected, contributing to improved GPON programmatic response and informing internal and external advocacy products;
• Visit field programmes on a regular basis to collect quality, videos, testimonies and write stories about IDPs in Camps and Host communities, for external and internal use
• Build a database of high-quality activity videos for GPON archives.
• Support programme staff in incorporating and integrating advocacy into all aspects of GPON’s programme activities, strategy and budgeting;
• Actively network with peers from other likeminded organizations involved in the response, and lead on development of joint field-based advocacy towards target audiences;
• Draft and deliver necessary reporting documents related to the advocacy, communication & media strategy/strategies, including Advocacy and media Key Messages;
• Participate in relevant fundraising opportunities for advocacy and contribute to the development of quality proposals, ensuring inclusion of advocacy activities on specific humanitarian and protection issues affecting displacement-affected where appropriate;
• Develop and maintain a media network with international and local journalists and advise on media engagement ;
• Write a summary of weekly activities
• Perform any other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Experience and skills required for the role.

• Degree or certificate in photography, film production, fine arts, visual communications, journalism, or other relevant fields. If no degree held, candidate should be able to demonstrate a wealth of relevant experience.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant professional experience in photography, Journalism, film production or visual communications.
• Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa and kanuri is desirable.
• Experience working in the field in Northeast Nigeria or other high security field locations.
• Knowledge of concepts in the field of resilience, humanitarian assistance

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Position Objective:

Ensure high quality implementation of all projects through coordination between sectors in Adamawa state, reporting directly to the Response Coordinator, and tracking activities according to project management frameworks. Work in close coordination with other sections of the organization, as per the responsibilities below.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as GOALPrime assistant point of contact in Benue state.
• Represent GOALPrime at all sector Coordination Meeting or any other official sectors activity within the Humanitarian community.
• Support supervisor in reporting for multi-sector, consolidating information from each sector coordinator and cross-referencing with the project management tools.
• Support supervisor in carrying out projects’ assessment, identifying bottlenecks, constraints, requirements, shaping GOALPrime’s intervention, drafting the project roadmap, project scope and thus maximizing the project net economic benefits;
• Draft GOALPrime advocacy massages in all sectors and carry out sector specific sanitization and awareness.
• In collaboration with the MEAL team, carry out a monthly rapid assessment to identify the needs of beneficiaries across current and prospective project locations as well as carry out gap and implementation risk analysis to identify bottles and provide swift solutions.
• Support the Focal Point in facilitating donor engagement with feedbacks from rapid assessment, gap analysis, and implementation risk findings.
• Support in providing necessary information and documentation for the preparation of project proposals for GOALPrime to contact potential donors.
• Support in development of multi-sector grants proposals and grants management work in close collaboration with project development team;
• Support supervisor in maintain productive working relationships with other agencies that may be stakeholders in grants;
• To carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects GOALPrime’s commitment to protecting children in accordance with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Keep hard copies of all projects related reports, progress reports, documentation, budget;
• Assist supervisor in arranging, organizing all project related activities such as field missions, meetings, presentations, etc;
• Participate in Cluster system representing GOALPrime, when required;
• Perform any other related task as requested by supervisor.

Other responsibilities

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling GOALPrime’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of GOALPrime Organisation Nigeria
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• University degree in humanities, social works, or any related courses
• Minimum two years of experience in international and/or local NGO; ideally involved in the direct implementation of field level humanitarian assistance to refugees or IDPs.
• Experience working in a camp setting.
• Previous work with camp management agency
• Technical skills such as Microsoft Office.
• Experience in community services, women empowerment, youth activities, protection, distribution or registration.
• Experience in working with national partners, local/government authorities, and UN organizations.

Essential knowledge and skills:

• Fluency in English and local language, both oral and written.
• Extensive knowledge of Benue displacement context.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-playing skills.
• Highly flexible, with the ability to use initiative.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
• Understanding of gender, protection and human rights.
• Commitment to promoting gender equality.

Core competency

• Must able to align with the organizational values
• Should be versatile and able to perform more than one tasks as deemed necessary
• Dedicate , committed and think outside the box
• Autonomous and able to direct him/herself with minimal guidance
• should have great leadership, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Must be able to achieve result with team work and team leadership
• Ensure, compliance, transparency and accountability all the time
• Must have good planning, operationalization and organizing skills
• Must have high and effective communication skills

 Salary and conditions: In accordance with GPON Terms of Employment. The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.