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Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide direction in the coordination and management of Search’s activities in the related project State.
• Organize and participate in workshops, needs assessments, consultations, planning sessions, and provide technical inputs as necessary. 
• Help identify the gaps and requirements in relation to the prevention of violent conflict. 
• Develop relations with partners and work towards the enhancement of the project 
• Support in the organization and implementation of activities; assistance in the design and delivery of training and other support activities. 
• Contribute to effective communication and reporting on project activities in the field.
• Provide inputs for periodic technical reviews and manage changes in program direction and focus; project monitoring, evaluation, accountability & learning, etc. 
• Conduct frequent supervision and monitoring visits to project areas and identify any issues needing attention related to implementation, compliance, and program quality standards. 
• Work closely with the Search team for the implementation of learning and recommendations from external or internal reviews and feedback. 
• Work with the project team to develop a detailed costed work plan at the start of the project and ensure monthly updates are made to the output databases. 
• Ensure that beneficiaries have access to feedback mechanisms and that data is monitored and responses are given within appropriate periods.
• In consultation with the Project Manager, represent Search at meetings, seminars, coordination fora, and other events. 
• Ensure good collaboration and working relationships with the government and other relevant partners. 
• Create appropriate links, working procedures and information sharing with key stakeholders
• Ensure project reports are produced on time and to a high standard. 
• Provide brief updates (bi-weekly or weekly) to the Project Manager and members as the case may be. 
• Report any new developments, problems, and challenges encountered in implementation promptly. 
• Fulfill any additional assignment as deemed necessary by the project team. 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Peacebuilding, Development Studies or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Required Experience

• At least 1 year experience of project implementation, including engagement with several actors – governments, community, and religious leaders, civil society, governments, security organizations and specialist networks, etc.

Other Relevant Requirements

• A good understanding of  and North East and North Central Nigeria, particularly in terms of key political, social, security and economic issues 
• Resident in the state of application, speaks local language (Hausa, Fulfulde, Tiv, Idoma, etc.) and understands the terrain
• Excellent diplomacy and interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a non-partisan manner, appreciating gender, cultural and ethnic diversity 
• Ability to work individually, but also with experience of working effectively as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively with attention to detail and an orderly approach to tasks
• Strong analytical skills, including drafting reports and briefings 
• Fluency in English (written and spoken). 
• Must have a ‘hands-on’, practical mentality, be self-driven, and very motivated.

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Position Summary

• The Project Officer is responsible for supporting the Project Manager in the implementation and monitoring of project activities in Adamawa and Benue State. S/he will ensure that expected outputs are geared towards supporting the delivery of outcomes for the project as a whole.
• The position will closely support the Project Manager in implementing project activities and the production of expected reports for the project.
• The Project officer will be responsible for assisting the project manager in project related activities, ensuring smooth operations of the project and consistency of project implementation with Search’s and donor regulations. He/she shall ensure that the project’s plans are in place and kept updated as per the project’s overall objective. 
• This position will be based in our Benue office with frequent travels to Implementation LGAs across Benue state. She/he will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager.

Duration

• Six (6) months duration with possibility of extension contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and arrange all logistics for various meetings, and workshops, including invitations, venue, participants travel and accommodation;
• In collaboration with the project manager, facilitate the creation and implementation of a detailed annual work-plan, which identifies sequences of activities needed to successfully implement the project and ensure project objectives are met;
• In collaboration with key stakeholders, facilitate the development and roll-out of detailed implementation plans in communities and LGAs;
• Review the project schedule with the Project Manager and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise and regularly review the schedule as required;
• Document project activities and ensure that all project data is appropriately secured;
• Monitor the progress of the project implementation and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the project remains on track and is successfully implemented;
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project.
• Program Monitoring & Evaluation
• In collaboration with M&E officer, assist with the implementation and development of Monitoring and Evaluation tools;
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Produce activity and monthly reports

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Peacebuilding, Social Science, Arts, Development Studies or related field.

Required Experience

• At least 3 years experience of project implementation, including engagement with several actors – governments, community, and religious leaders, civil society, governments, security organizations and specialist networks, etc.

Other Relevant Requirements

• Knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of conflict prevention; peace; conflict transformation; governance; and development and humanitarian issues;
• Good knowledge of the country context and ability to network with both civil society and public sector
• Ability to review and analyze and interpret financial reports, budget versus actuals, financial projections and procurement documentation;
• Good interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional working relationships;
• Analytical capacity, including the ability to analyze and articulate peace, human security and conflict issues;
• Ability to work with people at all levels, ranging from high-level national officials to community leaders;
• Experience in setting performance objectives of teams and leading a team.
• Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in farmer-herder issues, policies, laws etc.,s and peace-building fields;
• Good knowledge of North Central, including the political, economic and social dimensions;
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and other software
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed
• Willingness and desire to learn while demonstrating self-initiative
• Ability to adapt to new cultures and work in diverse environments

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Job Description

• The position requires an experienced conflict transformation, peacebuilding and or development expert, conversant with project management cycles and managing a field implementation. The position holder must be organized and experienced in culturally identifiable conflict and context analyst capable of steering various project activities in Adamawa and Benue, to respond to real-time conflict, peace efforts, security and the overall aim of conflict transformation.
• The Project Manager must have good diplomacy skills be capable of negotiating with challenging stakeholders and also lead a diverse team.
• The position holder advises the Country leadership on the project needs, strategies, staffing issues, local context, and dynamics.
• This position will be based in our Abuja office with frequent travels to Adamawa and Benue states. She/he will work under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Programme Implementation.
• The position holder will directly oversee the project implementation and have a team of officers and assistants.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Project Manager is in charge of the overall implementation of the projects, including relating with other consortium partners. 

Key Area 2: External representation of Search.

Key Area 1: Project management, planning, reporting and budget management. 

• Oversee and monitor the implementation of the project
• Project activities: design project activities (e.g., objectives and structure of activities); lead and/or deliver project activities; coordinate with trainers in the design and delivery of project activities
• Reporting: review and finalize project documents (e.g., presentations, and agenda); finalize donor reports; review and finalize monthly and activity reports before sharing; review General Ledger (GL) and support country finance team (CFT) in producing financial report
• Compliance: coordinates with the appropriate country management team member in ensuring project, finance, and logistics staff follow donor rules/regulations; ensure donor compliance; lead capacity-building sessions to streamline rules and regulations
• Monitor the BvA and the actual/planned project expenditure, submit expenditure reports and supporting documents after a careful check of form, substance and quality.
• Project Management Tool (PMT): Regularly update the PMT for projects, ensuring accurate and up-to-date work plans and projections.
• Performance management: Interface with staff across all departments on regular basis
• Lead in staff capacity-building and identifying learning/growth opportunities; 
• Coordinate with the Head of Office in the development of project staffing plan; 
• Manage staff members accordingly
• External engagement: Maintain regular communication with consortium partners, meet with local authorities as needed, facilitate approvals; meet with partner leadership, and conduct regular meetings
• Program management, quality and project design: Coordinate with Design, Monitoring & Evaluation (DM&E), Grants Management System (GMS), Head of Field Program Implementation in the organization of reflection sessions
• Note and record lessons learned via donor reports
• Ensure reviews and reflection sessions lead to adaptive work plan
• Make sure that approved Search methodologies are utilized
• Coordinate with Global Affairs & Partnerships Program Development team, as needed
• Support in attending fundraising and networking meetings
• Provide inputs to strategy development and planning related to technical area of work
• Infuses organizational Values into all work
• In coordination with the Head of Field Programme Implementation, the position is responsible for collaboration with institutional partners in the field and for representing Search as appropriate in project locations, including in donors’ meetings and with the government.
• Participate in the various coordination mechanisms with other humanitarian organizations in the field at the request of the project leader 
• Participate in relevant technical groups in Yola 

Behavioral Competencies

• Working with People: The ability to respect the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy, listens, supports; consults others and shares information and expertise, builds team spirit and adapts to the team.
• Flexibility:  The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities, to tolerate ambiguity, to adapt personal style to different people and situations. 
• Drive for Results and Efficiency: The ability to set quality standards, monitor and maintain quality of work, and set goals to achieve continuous improvement. 
• Relationship Management: The ability to manage interactions, to provide service and to support the organization while building an effective internal and external network. 
• Leadership and Navigation:    The ability to manage and contribute to initiatives and processes within the organization while making progress toward change and continuous improvement. 
• Communication: The ability to effectively exchange information with others, to effectively deliver critical information, to gather information and communicate with others. 
• Global and Cultural Effectiveness:    The ability to value and consider the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties and be able to work cross-culturally. 
• Ethical Practice:    The ability to integrate Search vision, mission and core values, integrity and accountability throughout all organizational and business practices. 
• Critical Evaluation (for managers and up):    The ability to interpret information to make business decisions and recommendations based on keen analysis, best practices and an understanding of preferred outcomes. 
• Business Acumen:    The ability to understand and apply information to contribute to the organization's strategic plan. 
• Developing others (for people manager): The ability to provide support to enhance performance and professional growth. 

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area required while a Masters in Conflict Resolution, International Relations, or related field would be an added benefit; 

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in peacebuilding, gender mainstreaming and Do No Harm related work.
• At least five (5) years of experience in managing a small team and project management in the field of conflict resolution, conflict transformation, development or related fields.

Other Relevant Requirements

• Knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of conflict prevention; peace; conflict transformation; governance; and development and humanitarian issues;
• Good knowledge of the country context and ability to network with both civil society and public sector
• Ability to review and analyze and interpret financial reports, budget versus actuals, financial projections and procurement documentation;
• Good interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional working relationships;
• Analytical capacity, including the ability to analyze and articulate peace, human security and conflict issues;
• Ability to work with people at all levels, ranging from high-level national officials to community leaders;
• Experience in setting performance objectives of teams and leading a team.
• Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in farmer-herder issues, policies, laws etc.,s and peace-building fields;
• Good knowledge of North Central, including the political, economic and social dimensions;
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and other software
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed
• Willingness and desire to learn while demonstrating self-initiative
• Ability to adapt to new cultures and work in diverse environments

Added Advantage

• Language Skills: (Native/Fluent/Basic)
• English Language (Fluent)
• Hausa (an added advantage)
• Fulfulde (an added advantage)

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Team Summary 

• The Program Implementation team has oversight for the implementation of Search’s programs and projects in its country offices, in accordance with Search and donor policies and procedures.
• The Program Implementation team works on the full life-cycle of the project, from the start-up phase to the full close-out.
• This involves designing work plans, implementing activities, reporting, financial management, and staffing management 
• The Program Implementation team collaborates with other departments, including Finance, Institutional Learning, Programs, Global Affairs and Partnerships, Human Resources, and Information Technology 

Responsibilities

Contributions

• Oversight of Program Implementation 
• Leadership of satellite office as a component to the country office
• Leadership for staffing, operations, and employee development
• Program Implementation: coordinate development of inter-project synergies
• Reporting: Ensure project reporting is completed according to established timeline and requirements; contribute to country Quarterly Management Report (QMR)
• Compliance: Monitor internal policy and donor compliance; address serious compliance issues when raised; oversee management of office legal issues and compliance
• Financial management: Oversee management of office legal issues and compliance; review costed work plans and Budget versus Actuals (BvAs); review budget realignments; enforce finance policies and procedures; ensure program-finance team coordination
• Subaward management: Ensure subawards are managed according to Search and donor policies; oversee partnerships strategies and selection processes; address and problem solve partnership management issues when raised
• Personnel management: Supervise Managers
• Support Managers' capacity building in people management
• Monitor team management and address management issues
• Participate in Manager-level recruitments
• Ensure Development and Evaluation Process (DEP) is followed by all Managers
• Develop office staffing plans
• Support adherence to HR policies and processes in their office
• External engagement: Lead coordination and partnership building with International and National Non-Governmental Organizations (I/NGOs)
• Represent Search at national and international events as delegated by the Country Director
• Program management, quality, and project design: Ensure program quality, reflection, and learning initiatives take place in coordination with Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team
• Participate in new project design
• Participate in proposal review teams
• Review new project budgets
• Operations: Member of the Senior Management Team (SMT)
• Provide inputs to strategy development and planning
• Contribute to country Objectives and Key Results (OKR) development
• Manage and oversee compliance with donor regulations and local law. Make sure we are registered where we need to be and we have all legal authorization and access
• Inform adaptation of operations and logistics systems to fit the needs of the office
• Ensure systems can support quality program implementation
• Ensure program team follows system structures/policies
• Ensure safety and security protocols are in place and followed
• Management of the operational presence of country team
• Infuses organizational values into all work

Competency Behavior Indicators (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Works collaboratively with senior managers and colleagues sharing senior expertise; builds teams for successful implementation of projects and programs.
• Effectively influences vendors, organizations, professional associations, partners, funders, and Search's network of experts critical to the area of purview.
• Makes decisions on existing information when it may not be complete.
• Adapts to the personal style and preferences of colleagues to assess their needs and preferences; tolerates ambiguity.
• Articulates Search/function program/project goals and objectives within and external to Search; develops program objectives, indicators, and results; and participates in strategy development for the team.
• Provides input for standards across functions globally within Shared Services teams with the ability to create a best fit that considers international norms and compliance while supporting an organizational culture for work.
• Overcomes obstacles, including personal biases, by following Search's ethics code in complex situations; displayed in activities as ethical principles and values that guide professional interactions.
• Assesses risks and opportunities in a complex environment and convenes discussions to lead to a favorable outcome.
• Establishes tools to monitor quality of work and verification of information.
• Has knowledge of project management tools including technology as resources and applies delegation skills to support the development of others, as well as the building of efficiency and reduction of stress.
• Supports employees in their efforts to achieve job goals (e.g., by providing resources, removing obstacles, acting as a buffer).
• Engages with Shared Services teams, cross-functional teams, and colleagues to produce innovative solutions.
• Uses analysis (costs, benefits, risks) to manage within a global standards and best practices framework.
• Guides colleagues, Shared Services teams, cross-functional teams, and direct reports toward learning resources for purposes of broadening skill sets and understanding for continued growth in both breadth and depth of knowledge for organizational functions, standards, and objectives.

Type and Nature of Contacts

• Routinely coordinates with colleagues and consultants on-site and in the field and resolves problem situations with tact.
• Represents, as assigned, selected programs or projects and other organizations, including donors, vendors, and international and local partners.
• Interacts with the country office and regional staff. 

Education and Experience

• Typically BS/BA with minimum 10 years’ experience

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Usual office environment conditions; ability to travel internationally at least 20%.