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Summary

• The post holder will be responsible for the strategic coordination and implementation of the protection and social cohesion components of the WFP-funded project.
• This role involves working closely with government and community stakeholders, WFP cooperating partners, and internal teams across nutrition, food distribution, and other sectors to ensure the delivery of high-impact, integrated programming.
• S/he will also support and provide technical guidance to ensure alignment with donor expectations and best practices.

Person Specifications
Education / Qualifications:

• First Degree in Social Sciences / Art or related fields is essential.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable
• Membership of relevant professional Institute is desirable.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in humanitarian response, collaborating with both local and international partner organisations is essential.
• Capacity to serve as a humanitarian generalist, possessing a broad understanding of various aspects of humanitarian work is desirable.

Skill / Abilities:

• Ability to maintain donor relationships and accountability in line with funding policies and standards
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Detailed, organised, and has an eye for detail.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances, coupled with the ability to supervise and provide guidance to others when necessary.

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Summary

• The post holder will lead the technical design and implementation of peacebuilding & social cohesion initiatives across project locations, particularly in Borno and Yobe States.
• The role focuses on strengthening community-based mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution, promoting social cohesion, and integrating conflict-sensitive approaches into all aspects of program delivery. 
• S/he will also support capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and the identification of innovative practices to improve the impact and sustainability of peacebuilding programming.

Person Specifications
Education / Qualification:

• First Degree in Social Sciences / Art or related fields is essential.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience, 2 of which should be in humanitarian responses context with a strong focus on both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies is essential.
• Experience in organizing and managing community events is essential.
• Previous experience in Third Party Monitoring (TPM) is essential.
• Proven ability to interact with community members, leaders, and partners is essential.
• Background in addressing community concerns and resolving issues effectively is essential.
• Experience using ODK for quantitative data collection is essential.
• Related experience on WFP funded project is desirable.

Skill / Abilities:

• Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, and other cloud-based software tools.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility
• Fluency in written and spoken fluency in English is a must; additional fluency in Hausa is preferred
• Excellent strategic planning skills
• Excellent knowledge on the management key stakeholders and community mobilisation.

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Summary

• The post holder will support the implementation and management of an effective Complaints and Feedback Mechanism (CFM) within the project areas.
• This role ensures that affected populations have access to safe, confidential, and accessible channels through which they can raise concerns, complaints, and feedback regarding project activities and service delivery.
• Working under the supervision of the Team Lead. 
• S/he will coordinate closely with program teams and other stakeholders to ensure the integrity of information received, timely referral and resolution of issues, and that community voices inform and improve programming.

Person Specifications
Education / Qualifications:

• Minimum of National Diploma in Social Sciences / Art or related field is essential.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies and agencies is desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in humanitarian responses context with a strong focus on both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies is essential.
• Experience in organizing and managing community events is essential.
• Previous experience in Third Party Monitoring (TPM) is essential.
• Proven ability to interact with community members, leaders, and partners is essential.
• Background in addressing community concerns and resolving issues effectively is essential.
• Experience using ODK for quantitative data collection is essential.
• Related experience on WFP funded project is desirable.

Skill / Abilities:

• Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, and other cloud-based software tools.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility
• Fluency in written and spoken fluency in English is a must; additional fluency in Hausa is preferred
• Excellent strategic planning skills
• Excellent knowledge on the management key stakeholders and community mobilisation.