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Dimension of the Role

• The Project Coordinator will work closely with the head of programs reporting to CATAI’s Executive Director, the project coordinator will be tasked with ensuring compliance with CATAI and donor policies, actively contributing to the coordination with our partners to support the Consortium work plan, and providing support to the project team.
• Furthermore, the role will include the creation and coordination with the DRC organization to implement in line with implementation tools developed by the two partners.
• Supporting protection and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) sessions for adults, adolescents, and children by the SOPs (standard operating procedures), using standard and approved methods, supports the implementation of Training of Trainers (TOT) for local stakeholders, supports the implementation of seminars, working meetings, and other public events, on humanitarian mine action, organized working closely with our partner

Key Role and Responsibilities

• Provide a sound technical basis for the consolidation and harmonization of protection monitoring, information dissemination, referrals, EORE training, emergency protection assistance, and community-based protection programming across field sites, with an emphasis on maintaining and improving program quality.
• Ensure that all interventions follow the CATAI protection mainstreaming framework, international law and protection standards, and national policies.
• Oversee implementation of the protection monitoring and information dissemination program through managing project work plans and budgets (budget forecasting, development of spending plans, and budget follow-up), ensuring timely recruitment, quality implementation, and accurate reporting by CATAI and donor regulations
• In line with the Project Cycle Management (PCM) approach, act as and designate other Protection program staff to act as the Project Lead for relevant programs.
• Develop protection assessments and analysis for program development.
• Provide continuous support to and ensure targeted capacity building of staff on Protection-related and project management skills with a specific focus on building the capacity of local staff.
• Support Protection team members to act as the PCM Project Lead for designated programs.
• When required, lead on the recruitment and management of new Protection program staff, consultants, or other external support, in coordination with HR.
• Represent CATAI in field and national level and strategic meetings involving protection actors such as protection cluster meetings, inter-agency coordination meetings, and bilateral meetings
• Provide input for advocacy purposes and support the achievement of advocacy goals, as needed

Requirements

• Relevant University Degree or Higher education preferable in Social Studies
• Minimum 5 years of experience in programmatic implementation in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Technical experience in managing (multisectoral) grants
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Budget management and monitoring experience
• Fluency in English both written and verbal
• Experience working with IDPs or returnees is a plus.
• Knowledge of Nigerian Humanitarian Fund (NHF) reporting and respective donor regulations is a plus.
• Experience with external representation.
• Experience working in complex emergencies, and volatile contexts.
• Proven experience in project cycle management and grant management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and diplomatic skills, including the professional credibility to provide coordination and sometimes guidance to member organizations.

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity and Accountability.
• Demonstrating commitment to CATAI.
• Embracing Cultural diversity.
• Embracing change and a strong commitment to result.

Salary / Benefits
According to CATAI Grade 6 salary scale, terms and conditions.

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Job Description

• The security focal person will establish and maintain effective communication with relevant stakeholders at the State and Local Government Area (LGA) levels to gather timely security updates.
• Foster collaborative relationships with local authorities, community leaders, and security agencies to enhance information-sharing and promote a secure operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the lead in reporting security incidents, particularly those that impact the areas of operation.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of security-related events, and collaborate with internal teams to address incidents appropriately.
• Engage with staff to assess their comprehension of security procedures and protocols.
• Provide advice and guidance to enhance staff awareness and adherence to security measures.
• Conduct training sessions as needed to ensure staff readiness to respond to security challenges.
• Conduct regular Security Risk Assessments, considering changes in the operating context.
• Review and update security risk assessments to ensure they reflect current threats and vulnerabilities.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance with established security procedures across all levels of the organization.
• Provide recommendations for improvements in security protocols based on monitoring outcomes.
• Review reported security incidents and analyze trends to inform decision-making.
• Issue security advisories to relevant staff, outlining potential risks and recommended actions.
• Provide daily and weekly communication of security incidents and risk assessments to relevant staff members.
• Ensure that information is disseminated promptly and comprehensively to facilitate informed decision-making.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in security and risk management, especially in challenging environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct security risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of local security dynamics and networks.
• Familiarity with relevant security protocols and procedures.
• Preferably a former security force (military or paramilitary) but not required
• Candidate must be willing to reside in Maiduguri upon resumption (if successful)
• Good organizational skills, effective time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize tasks
• Sound cultural awareness and ability to work in a multicultural and multiethnic environment
• Adaptability to the changing nature of humanitarian work and operational difficulties
• Willingness to frequent field missions for assessments even on short notices
• Careful attention to details
• Critical thinker and possess problem problem-solving attitude
• Very good communication and writing skills, in English, Hausa, and dialects (verbal and written)
• Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, internet browsers, smartphones and ICT in general. Ability to use Google Doc, Google Sheet would be a bonus.
• Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure.

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity and Accountability.
• Demonstrating commitment to CATAI.
• Embracing Cultural diversity.
• Embracing change and a strong commitment to result.

Policy Statements:

• Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) operates in an equal opportunity environment.
• It has policies that actively encourage gender equality, diversity, and social inclusion, Child Safeguarding, Adolescents and Youth Initiatives, PSEA, GBV, VAC, and Fraud.
• CATAI does not charge any fee to facilitate any recruitment process.