Job Opportunities at Committed To Good (CTG)

Overview of position:

• Working under the overall supervision of the Program Manager Peacebuilding & Reconciliation & the Public Information Officer & the direct supervision of the National Communication Officer or Senior Communications Assistant, Abuja, the successful candidate will support communication activities & plans across our clients Katsina sub office programmatic work areas.
• S / He will be responsible for collecting information to produce various communications products for external & internal audiences. In collaboration with the public information team, s / he is responsible for the following tasks in accordance with our clients regulations, rules & procedures.

In particular, s / he will:

• Support collection, dissemination & editing of field materials like images, videos & interviews with beneficiaries for different audiences, including government partners, donors & media.
• Support the planning & coordination of communication activities, including through online & offline communications.
• Assist with adhering to our clients brand & visibility guidelines & rules.
• Contribute with ideas to the conceptualization & development of communications materials, including multimedia products & content for social media channels for our clients Nigeria & other global platforms.
• Assist with responding to media inquiries & other ad hoc requests.
• Collect & collate information from various units at the sub office to support the production of briefers, situation reports, donor reports, website texts, brochures, flyers & social media messages.
• Capture & record human interest stories.
• Conceptualize, design & edit flyers, project brochures, newsletters, project reports etc.
• Adhere to our clients protection principles on interviewing vulnerable persons.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Project reporting:

• This role works under the overall supervision of the Program Manager Peacebuilding & Reconciliation & the Public Information Officer & the direct supervision of the National Communication Officer or Senior Communications Assistant, Abuja.

Key competencies:

• University Degree / Certificate in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training & experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in communications & public information.
• Proven ability to produce work accurately & concisely according to set deadlines.
• Strong communication, coordination & interpersonal skills.
• Efficiency, flexibility, high level of professionalism & ability to work under pressure & adhere to strict deadlines.
• Ability to stay in high risk areas for a prolonged duration with remote management from supervisors.
• Ability to present clear & concise information & good written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively & harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures & professional backgrounds.
• Fluency in English & Hausa is required.
• Fluency in Kanuri, Fulfulde, Pidgin or any other local languages spoken in north west of Nigeria is desirable.
• Takes responsibility for action & manages constructive criticisms.
• Works effectively well with client & stakeholders.
• Promotes continuous learning for self & others.
• Listens & communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.
• Actively seeks new ways of improving programs or services.
• Develops effective partnerships with internal & external stakeholders.
• Identify ways & implement actions to improve performance of self & others.
• Plans work, anticipates risks & sets goals within area of responsibility.
• Displays mastery of subject matter.
• Contributes to a collegial team environment, incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns & promotes equal gender participation.

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 1st tier candidates.
• This vacancy is also open to 2nd tier candidates.
• 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:

• Working under the overall supervision of the Conflict Mitigation & Community Reconciliation Program Manager & under the direct supervision of the MEAL & Reporting Officer the successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring operations of the EU project & providing M&E analysis, reporting, administrative & general office program support for the implementation of the EU project “conflict mitigation & community reconciliation” project in Katsina, Nigeria.

Role objectives:

• Support the planning & implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting (MER) activities of the program, which will include results matrix, work plans & monitoring compliance of indicators of different projects.
• Coordinate on designing pre & post training evaluation questionnaire that responds to the needs of the project.
• Conduct data quality checks in the field & ensure the accuracy & completeness of survey questionnaires.
• Support the design & implementation of data gathering tools for project implementation.
• Carry out project field visits & support the establishment of beneficiary feedback mechanisms of the project in collaboration with the other program units & implementing partners.
• Support the development of a tracking tool for the successful monitoring of project milestones & indicators, for periodic reporting to program management.
• Ensure timely submission, review & consolidation of reports submitted by implementing partners, which includes monthly reports.
• Support in the development of concept notes, proposals for new projects & upscaling of the ongoing projects, based on lessons learnt.
• Support the program team in planning & organizing meetings, workshops, consultations, events & dialogues, especially those involving donors.
• Support the M&E & Reporting Officer in keeping documentation of the meetings with the donors, IP partners & counterparts.
• Ensure that hard & soft copies of data collected are kept at project sites.
• Prepare informative field reports, identify shortcomings / gaps & make relevant recommendations on a regular basis.
• Support in conducting training & capacity building support to the program staff on various aspects related to MER.
• In coordination with the other unit of the program, document lessons learnt case stories for donor reports & our clients website & newsletters.
• Support the MEAL Officer in preparing clear & innovative presentations of the project data such as Power Point presentations & information sheets.
• Serve as a focal point for knowledge management of the program, ensuring that original & copies of official documents are appropriately drafted, disseminated (referencing & tracking) & shared on common client mission platforms in Nigeria.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Project reporting:

• This role works under the overall supervision of the Conflict Mitigation & Community Reconciliation Program Manager & under the direct supervision of the MEAL & Reporting Officer.

Key competencies:

• University Degree in Development, Social or Political Sciences, 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 above field with 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in coordination with other stake holders.
• Experience in project implementation and in the field of research, monitoring, evaluation & reporting in insecure environments.
• Experience in MER system design, data processing & tools.
• 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.
• Demonstrate 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 Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher & Share Point.
• 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 & DDRR programming would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the UN system & ideally of our clients rules & regulations would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English & Hausa is required.
• Fluency in any native language spoken in northwest Nigeria is desired.
• Must be resident in Katsina.
• 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.
• 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 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:

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

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Overview of position:

• Working under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission & direct supervision of the Conflict Mitigation & Community Reconciliation Program Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating community engagement, communication & coordination in the context of conflict mitigation & community reconciliation efforts in the Local Government Areas (LGA’s) of Batsari, Danmusa, Jibia & Kankara respectively in Katsina state, by fostering dialogue, understanding & collaboration among community members & stakeholders.
• Support in the organization of a 1 quarter meeting with the state steering committee at the state level in Katsina in support of the implementation of the EU project “conflict mitigation & community reconciliation” project in Katsina, Nigeria.

Role objectives:

• Identify & engage key community stakeholders, including community leaders, volunteers & relevant organizations, to establish & manage CRNs.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of CRN members & their skills / resources.
• Organize & facilitate regular CRN meetings, ensuring active participation & collaboration among members & 1 monthly meeting with the technical steering committee at the LGAs level & 1 meeting with the state steering committee at Katsina.
• Develop and deliver training programs on conflict resolution, reconciliation & peacebuilding for community members including CRNs members & steering committee members at LGA.
• 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.
• Conduct conflict assessments & analyses to identify conflict triggers, dynamics & potential solutions.
• 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.
• Facilitate coordination meetings & information sharing among relevant parties.
• Perform any other task as required by the Project Manager.

Project reporting:

• This role works under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission & direct supervision of the Conflict Mitigation & Community Reconciliation Program Manager.

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 a similar role or a High School Diploma in the above field with 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in coordination with other stakeholders.
• Experience in project implementation & in the field of “conflict mitigation & community reconciliation” to address conflict, promote peace & enhance community reconciliation in the 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.
• Demonstrate 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 Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher & SharePoint.
• 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 our clients rules & regulations would be an advantage.
• Fluency in English & Hausa is required.
• Fluency in any native language spoken in northwest Nigeria is deisred.
• Must be based in Katsina.
• 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, 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.