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Place of Assignment: Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) State Reports to: Program Manager

Responsible for: Officers
Closing date: 22nd October, 2022
Salary: Negotiable based on experience

ROLE PURPOSE
Overall purpose of the role:
The Peacebuilding Coordinator will be responsible for technical standards, guidelines, training, strategy development and conflict analyses supporting the Peacebuilding component of GSF - which delivers activities focused on conflict prevention and conflict sensitivity outcomes (with a particular focus on youth). The Peacebuilding Coordinator will be responsible for drafting quality proposal and input to peacebuilding project reports, conflict analyses and supporting the design of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) processes to ensure an impact- driven response across the peacebuilding programme. He/She will also act as the thematic lead for all peacebuilding activities under GSF’s Five years Strategy plan and partnership. The Peacebuilding Coordinator will liaise with GSF’s Program Manager and Technical Coordinators to ensure consistent standards are applied across social cohesion activities, with a focus on ensuring conflict sensitivity is mainstreamed across the GSF programme. He/She will also prepare funding proposals to secure funding to the Units, and represent GSF Peacebuilding programming to donors and other external stakeholders
Responsibilities

STRATEGIC PLANNING:

Develop GSF’s internal programme and fundraising strategies for Peacebuilding programming in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States

Work with GSF Program Manager to identify and develop technical approaches for integrated programming, particularly in the areas of Protection and Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL).

PROGRAMME COORDINATION & DEVELOPMENT:

• Coordinate the production of at least two (2) conflict analysis reports supporting conflict- sensitive programming across GSF project location in the BAY States. The reports will cover State-level conflict dynamics, or dynamics covering a cluster of states in GSF project locations.
• Coordinate other coordinators to review meetings with livelihood Technical Coordinator, and program manager to ensure report programming recommendations are followed, and that staff have the support they require to take action on findings.
• Responsible for coordination to leads on context-specific conflict management approaches, including conflict sensitivity across multi-sector programming
• Development of guidelines, tools and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Peacebuilding teams and activities.
• In collaboration with the GSF MEAL Manager, responsible for designing all MEAL processes relating to Peacebuilding across the GSF programme, including coordination across departments and sectors to ensure that learning is used to adapt future programming.
• Development and monitoring of a programme-wide Peacebuilding MEAL Plan, including for all peacebuilding activities conducted by GSF
• Work closely with GSF Protection, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Technical Coordinators to identify opportunities for complementary or integrated programming, including identification of specific funding opportunities to support cross-sector approaches
• Act as the focal point for all Peacebuilding programme liaisons with GSF Units and external partners, to facilitate multi-sectoral support to GSF’s beneficiaries.
• Design and deliver training of trainers (ToT) sessions on new programme concepts and methodologies to the programme’s Project Managers and Team Leaders
• Provide quality assurance and regular input to training packages and approaches, as delivered by the Project Managers
• Provide GSF programme-wide guidelines on conflict sensitivity, and provide training where required to GSF Technical Coordinators and PM.

FUNDRAISING:

• In collaboration with Program Manager and Executive Director contribute to the sustainable management of programme growth and development, ensuring that existing capacities are considered for future strategic growth.
• Together with the program manager identify opportunities for new projects and funding.
• Develop, or contribute to the development of funding proposals
• Review and provide input to all relevant GSF project designs and proposals, to ensure conflict-sensitive approaches are well-developed and communicated.

EXTERNAL REPRESENTATION & ADVOCACY

• Strengthen GSF’s contacts and coordination with relevant government departments, UN agencies, NGOs, CSOs at the national on issues relating to conflict management
• Share GSF learning concerning peacebuilding and conflict sensitivity, including through presentations to the UN Cluster system
• Provide input to newsletter, social media and donor narrative reports.

    About You

• A minimum of 3 years of working experience providing technical guidance and training within the peacebuilding, conflict management or similar sectors
• Extensive understanding of working on issues related to conflict management, conflict sensitivity, community-based approaches, awareness-raising, and development of policy recommendations
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience at the programme implementation level
• Demonstrated experience ensuring conflict-sensitive programming at the programme implementation level
• Fluency in verbal and written English
• The ability to translate develop realistic strategic plans that shape programming
• Experience coordinating across departments and sectors at field and country office levels.
• Experience designing and delivering training of trainers (ToT) sessions
• Experience designing and/or managing the delivery of MEAL plans
• Successful experience with fundraising
• Experience with the liaison with donors and Government authorities
• Experience in working in complex and politically-sensitive contexts
• A team player - able to demonstrate a constructive, cooperative and problem-solving approach
• Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment

Desirable qualifications

• Calm and diplomatic in nature;
• Ability to manage competing priorities and to meet deadlines;
• Effective team-player - problem solver;
• Experience with UN cluster system;
• Experience in accountability to beneficiaries and communication with communities;

Conditions

    Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Grow Strong foundation’s salary and Terms of Employment.

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Place of Assignment: Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) State Reports to: Program Manager

Responsible for: Officers
Closing date: 22nd October, 2022
Salary: Negotiable based on experience

ROLE PURPOSE

This position is responsible for partnership, assessment, response analysis, design, implementation, and reporting of the child protection components of the organisation Strategic Goal. S/he will need to co-ordinate with other Emergency Response team members and GSF staff, especially education and other relevant technical sectors, to ensure a rapid, proportionate, and effective response. S/he will need to ensure response to immediate child protection issues with simultaneous consideration of longer-term needs and possible scenarios in the IDP camps and host Communities. Depending on the situation the manager may need to take a very active role in technical co-ordination, support and advocacy with the child protection Sub Sector and other stakeholders and technical agencies relevant to the sector.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Manage and monitor Program coordination and implementation.

• Support Project officers to understand the GSF and Partners Child projection Project Goal and how to link it to the activities.
• Ensure that all project initiatives and interventions developed are directly derived from and linked to specific thematic areas and objectives as outlined in the Project Plan Document.
• Working with the Program Manager and MEAL Manager ensure that all projects have clear and functional procedures and systems for learning, knowledge development, impact assessment, and human resource management.
• Maintain Partnership Relations, Implement program and build Networking.
• Identify partnerships and advise the Program Manger on the type of partnerships to pursue their long-term benefits to GSF.

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• Identify and maintain relations with relevant local and global networks that can advance GSF’s visibility, positioning, and relevance in humanitarian work.
• Participate in partnership discussions, ensuring that GSF’s’ niche and contribution is always felt and is significant in the Child protection sub sector working
• Support Project officers to develop meaningful engagement and partnerships for Child Protection service delivery across sectors as well developing referral pathways and responding to emergency situations.
• Act as the main contact within the organization for the safe guiding and protection of children.
• Ensure all persons working with children at the Organization are fully aware of their responsibilities and are adequately trained and qualified for the role they are fulfilling.
• Be the first point of contact for coaches, helpers, parents and members on any issues concerning the wellbeing of children in the Organization.
• Establish and maintain a Disciplinary and Complaints procedure and Child Protection Policy.
• Attend appropriate training courses including ‘In Safe Hands’ and ‘Safeguarding and Protecting Children and be familiar with current child protection legislation.
• In the event of a complaint being made ensure that the complaints procedures are met and see the procedures through to the final decision.
• Act as adviser, when required, to the Program Manager on matters of policy and procedures related to child protection.
• Maintain confidential records and ensure information is only held on an individual whilst the person continues to carry out their regulated work role within the Organization. Ensure all documents are correctly recorded and reported in accordance with the GSF policy and procedures.
• Facilitate all trainings and Mentoring especially on CPMS, PSEA and Child safeguarding to all staff, Vendors, Volunteer and consultants
• Maintain documentation and M&E systems at the community/state office level: under the guidance of MEAL Manager, work with the project to ensure that all documents for children and families are kept up-to-date, accurate, and secure; and ensure that information is compiled as needed in an accurate and timely basis to assess progress against activities and outcomes for each community.
• Participate in CP sub sector Coordination Meeting and any other CP coordination meetings as requested. Coordinate with the sub–CP Sector in order to assure that adequate and children centered solutions are taken in consideration in the strategic planning of activities Must adhere to the child safeguarding and protection policies and reporting standards. Write and submit Monthly activity reports.
• Other ad hoc tasks as requested by Line Manager
• Assist in Governance and Organization Development.

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• Provide mentorship and capacities building to Project officers to enable them to acquire essential competencies in project management.
• Work with the program Manager on issues of strategic growth, organizational development, and institutional strengthening.
• Ensure that all Child protection projects are receiving adequate professional support from partners.
• Add value to project management systems and service delivery structures.
•     Participate in the recruitment processes in line with organization requirements and contribute to the development and execution of a plan for acquiring and developing key talent.
• Participate in Child Protection staff selection and interviews.
• Determine staff gaps and conduct manpower planning within the child protection unit; and initiate the recruitment process.
• Lead the development of staff induction in the program for new staff directorate, and conduct parts of the programme.
• Set performance and probation targets for new staff.
• Guide appraisal of staff under probation and approve their confirmation, extension of probation period or non-confirmation.
• Have a clear and up to date understanding of the environment in which GSF programs are contextualized.
• Regularly advise the program Coordinator on any imminent and foreseeable developments (political, social, competition, policy) in the operational environment and their impact on operations.
• Work with the Finance and Administration officers to ensure that all management systems are sensitive and responsive to change; can anticipate risk and manage change effectively. Support the Program Coordinator to organize BOD meetings, taking notes, managing schedules and committee business.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

•     Project idealization and implementation target reach
•     High quality Report writing
•     Project monitoring and evaluation
•     Action research and application of research findings for Child protection program

development.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

 Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: social sciences, social work, psychology; development studies or a related

Experience

 At least four years consistent and demonstrable experience managing a portfolio of multiple projects in at least three of the following program areas; child protection/ psychosocial, mental health, Gender Base Violence, Education or any related program area.

Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strategic analysis skills
• Team building
• People management skills

Decision making skills

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Grow strong Foundation (GSF) is a Non- Profit Organization Established in 2017 and incorporated in 2018 with registration number RC 106092. We believe in promoting and protecting the welfare of vulnerable people from all forms of social, economic, and emotional discrimination through Peace Building, Education, Protection, health care, advocacy and sensitization, and awareness programs.

Job Title: Education in Emergency Program Coordinator Place of Assignment: Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) State Reports to: Program Manager
Responsible for: Officers
Closing date: 22nd October, 2022
Salary: Negotiable based on experience

ROLE PURPOSE

The position holder will be responsible for implementation of EiE related activities and resource mobilization across the BAY states using participatory and community-based approaches while to providing technical support and guidance to EiE working group in the BAY state. Also responsible for development of proposal and compiling progress reports and documentation and sharing of best practices and lessons learnt in Education in Emergency (EiE) related activities.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Overall quality and timely education project management
• Be responsible for education project management, including planning (monthly, quarterly and annual work plan and budget), budget management and coordination with education
• Coordinate and Integrate Education in Emergency (EiE) and Child Protection in Emergency (CPiE) activities and working modalities to apply both to education objective activities at school and ECCD center level.
• Work closely with camp-based partners to ensure timely communications and implementation of all planned project activities on time.
• Serve as a resource person for the organization and represent the issues of girls and children during various thematic meetings conduct at comp and implementation areas.
• Oversee all project level administration, financial management of the EiE programs.
• Be accountable for working with the school/ECCD level and Eie coordination teams to produce and submit progress reports as per requirements.
• Support the MEAL team for all the research and assessment activities to be conducted at field level.
• Planning and implementation management
• Participate in GSF’s five-year Strategy plan development, project proposal and develop the Detailed Implementation Plans (DIP) of the projects under the full participation of education team
• Provide technical input to project team timely and quality implementation of the project activities
• Ensure the quality of the project implementation using gender justice for girls, adolescent girls and young women principles.
• Project budget management - track project spending, analyse deviations and suggest corrective action as needed.
• High quality reporting
• Ensure all information are captured and organize in the report templet and submit to Program Manager for further compilation and submission for donor.
• Write monthly, quarterly and end of year narrative project reports and newsletter
• Prepare project case studies related to the activities implemented to be submitted each quarter with the reports and/or whenever requested.
• Closely follow up with program team for their reporting submissions and support them if necessary.
• Coordination and program collaboration
• Build and maintain working relationship with Technical coordinators other program team for achieving the project objectives and creating proper synergies with other child development and wellbeing activities.
• Work closely with the Education and Child Protection teams to ensure the proper integration, synergy and complement each other.
• Follow up with education team monthly to be sure that implementation according to the plans and agreements.
• If requested, contribute in developing new activities related to EiE and CPiE. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
• Develop education project level monitoring plan and monitor implementations of project activities.
• Establish and update regularly database of project activities’ achievements.
• Conduct monitoring of the project activities to feed into the M&E plan.
• Ensure age and sex-disaggregated data is collected for all monitoring, reviews, reporting and documentation.
• Ensure documentation of the lessons learnt and good practices from project experience for sharing and learning with other GSF’s teams and for recording of the organization.
• Organize and attend periodic review and reflection workshops/meetings to review project plan and strategies and document learning and evidence.
• Attend workshops/meetings organized by GSF and/or other stakeholders relevant for the goals of the project.

Job Requirements
Qualifications/ experience essential:

• BA/BED degree in education and other relevant fields of study and over 3 year’s relevant experience.
• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in an international NGO or similar organization.
• Knowledge of policy and practice in the field of Education/EiE Emergency
• Computer literate in word processing and excel packages.
• An understanding of child rights and their protection and fulfilment in the development context.

Qualifications / experience desirable:

• Knowledge of international standards notably CPMS, SPHERE, INEE and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct
• Good understanding of emerging international humanitarian issues and aid effectiveness
• Good understanding of the external operating environment including government policies,