Job Openings at Christian Aid (CA)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Department: International
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Contracted Hours: 35
Contract Length: 6 months
Expected Travel Per Annum: 60 days

Role Purpose

• Supports the development and implementation of all aspects of the programme including performance management, assessments, designing, planning, implementation, monitoring staff capacity building, reporting and technical support to the agricultural recovery and sustainable livelihoods programme.
• To be responsible for supporting and managing Christian Aid partnerships and projects as well as the effective implementation of Livelihoods programme in Monguno and other locations within Borno State. To contribute to the development of Christian Aid Livelihood and Resilience Strategy with focus on both agriculture and non-agricultural based recovery initiatives for communities affected by conflict. Engage with relevant stakeholders and promote livelihood and resilience strategy with institutional donors.
• To contribute to the representation, brand management of Christian Aid project portfolio, engage with and promote programme communication and fundraising, with institutional donors. Understanding of the sustainable livelihoods’ framework, understanding of agricultural recovery, resilience framework, humanitarian preparedness and response, value chain analysis, farming as a business and engaging market player, rural finance, facilitating linkages and creating space for various players in the market to interact and enabling markets to work for the poor in fostering agricultural recovery.

Role Context

• The role works within the International Programmes role family positioned in Maiduguri, the role is part of the wider Nigeria Country Humanitarian Response Team.
• The role works closely and directly with The Senior Programme Coordinator (SPC) Livelihood and Resilience based in Maiduguri and Humanitarian Response Manager as well as other colleagues from the Nigeria team in the design, proposal development for fundraising, implementation and monitoring of key outcomes.
• The position will be based in Maiduguri, Nigeria with frequent trips to other project locations in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa of Nigeria.
• The role holder will directly line manage and support all the livelihood programme staff based in Monguno and externally represent CA in sustainable livelihoods, agricultural recover resilience. In addition is working with humanitarian markets, private sector, value chain and market system development and encouraging entrepreneurial approaches based on WFP, FAO and other donor funded agricultural recovery requirements. Furthermore, support the livelihood programme team reporting in accordance with Christian Aid’s and donor requirements.

Key Outcomes:

• WFP Funded livelihood and resilience projects are successfully managed following both WFP and Christian Aid’s humanitarian policies and procedures.
• Christian Aid is represented at all levels, national and internationally.
• Oversee the timely field implementation of Livelihood and resilience project according to proposals and ensure compliance with all donor requirements.
• Support the team in Monguno strengthen and promote community engagement processes in the project areas, particularly identifying project beneficiaries, assessing their needs, addressing and resolving community issues.
• Compliance with financial policies and procedures especially regarding WFP coordination requirements and other donor projects, but including reporting requirements and contribution made to other team members in the development and implementation, staff capacity building and training
• Significant grant proposals focusing on broad sustainable livelihoods, agricultural recovery, resilience work, private sector partnerships and market systems development based on strong planning and evaluation procedures using Christian Aid’s internal systems.
• Communicate and coordinate with project staff on technical questions related to livelihoods, resilience building and agricultural recovery, work planning, programme implementation and provide technical support to developing policies, strategies and plans related to food security and livelihoods, resilience building and agricultural recovery.
• Participate in the recruitment, management and development of high performing team who are meeting their objectives and ensure a safe working environment for all people involved in project implementation and maintain the highest standards of behaviour when engaging with stakeholders and working with project beneficiaries.
• Assess livelihood, agriculture needs based on a variety of sources, including assessments, technical data, early warning information, and reports from NGOs, the UN and other actors
• As a livelihood and resilience expert, coordinate on the general humanitarian response with all stakeholders including humanitarian actors, Missions, Embassies, host governments, NGOs, and donors;
• This includes representing Christian Aid in Food sector cluster and working group meetings and donor meetings. This also includes engagement with networks in order to increase the profile and visibility of Christian Aid.
• Effective projects and programmes delivered with impact in line with agreed aims.
• Project proposals completed, based on strong planning and evaluation procedures using Christian Aid’s internal systems. Funds used for designated purposes.

Role Requirements
Relationships:

• External: Represents Christian Aid with external actors including donors and government Working closely with Local and State governments stakeholder partners, LGA Agricultural Extension Officers, WFP and FAO Counterparts, Food Security Cluster Counterparts to ensure effective management and coordination of the programmes focusing on sustainable and livelihoods, resilience building, inclusive market development and entrepreneurship building.
• Internal: Works with the Maiduguri team and relevant country departments.

Decision Making:

• Make decisions day-to-day decisions which ensures the all livelihood and resilience project are implemented in very highly effective and efficient manner.
• Required to make significant decisions on programme work in the field special focus on Agricultural and Non-agricultural based Livelihoods and Resilience building based on Christian Aid strategic direction in Nigeria.
• Leads Monguno field based-team and ensures the workgroup is effectively managed.
• Support the Senior Programme Coordinator (SPC) Livelihood and Resilience on WFP livelihood and resilience project budget tracking and other assignments

Analytical Skills:

• The post holder is responsible for overall field level livelihood and resilience project and is expected to work with initiative and innovation, using their own analytical skills and make recommendations in close consultation with The Senior Programme Coordinator (SPC) Livelihood and Resilience to the humanitarian response manager and country team.
• Role holder must have the ability to collect and analyse data/intelligence from Agricultural Interventions, Sustainable Livelihoods Framework, Resilience analyses and interventions.

Developing Self and Others:

• The post holder is expected to work independently with support from the Senior Programme Coordinator (SPC) Livelihood and Resilience who provides leadership and influencing strategies within the team and ensuring upholding of humanitarian standards and principles by Christian Aid staff and partners. Key skills required are being able to effectively manage from a distance as well as be able to influence decisions of colleagues at all level range of seniority levels.
• May have the direct responsibility for developing, coaching and motivating one or more staff, undertakes performance reviews and development of action plans to improve the performance of others, whether staff or volunteers.
• Support the subject matter specialist based in Monguno and the entire team to better understand work on enabling poor people to strengthen their Sustainable Livelihoods, Resilience through accessing competitive markets and to adopt entrepreneurial approaches. Leading in developing staff and partners understanding of the Sustainable livelihood and the resilience framework.

Person Specification
Applied skills/knowledge and expertise:

Essential:

• A degree in discipline related to Entrepreneurship studies, Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Development Economics, Agriculture, Food Security and / Sociology or relevant discipline with at least 3 years’ experience. Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• Alternatively, Graduate qualification in any of Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Development Economics, Agriculture, Food Security and / Sociology with at least 6 years’ experience.
• This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to work hard and achieve results in a demanding, fast paced and often insecure environment.
• At least 5 year of experience in Livelihoods, Market driven approaches, cash for work programming, post conflict agricultural recovery with understanding of agricultural extension and communication, entrepreneurship, agricultural nutrition intervention and vocational training.
• Minimum one-year aid-related International NGO experience in North-East Nigeria.
• Project management skills.
• Good knowledge of and experience working with IDPs in Nigeria.
• Good understanding of gender-sensitive programming.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Have strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to solve complex issues related to projects’ delivery.
• Knowledge of capacity building tools; of Sphere and Red Cross Code of Conduct; of HAP standards.
• Detail orientation and ability to work independently and meet deadlines;
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable:

• Specialized qualification/Experience in Livelihoods and resilience programmes in emergency and/or rural development work.
• Ability to speak and understand basic Hausa
• Understanding of the political, social and economic context of the region and the humanitarian/development issues and challenges it faces of peace building and conflict resolution.
• Upholding the Humanitarian Principles and affirmatively engage the most vulnerable community members while valuing inclusiveness, transparency, accountability, agility, collaboration, innovation and sustainability

Full Time Salary
N8,501,197 per year.

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Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Department: International
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Contracted Hours: 35
Contract Length: 6 months
Expected Travel Per Annum: 60 days

Role Purpose

• To contribute to Christian Aid Livelihood and Resilience program in Borno state, by specifically supporting the effective implementation of CAID Livelihood response in Monguno Local Government Areas, Borno state

Role Context:

• The Income Generating Activities (IGA) Support Officer will be stationed in Christian Aid office, in Monguno with possible deployment to other locations within Borno state. The IGA Support Officer will focus on all Income Generating Activities by working in close collaboration with other field staff to ensure that all livelihood related programme issues are implemented in a coordinated manner. S/he be responsible for ensuring the implementation of IGA and Village Saving & Loans (VSLA) activities ranging from targeting to distribution of items and related training by coordinating with staff on the field and all stakeholders. Monitor how IGA beneficiaries progress

Key Outcomes:

• Support the team to conduct beneficiaries targeting and sensitization on IGA and other livelihood activities in implementing locations.
• Be the focal point for all IGA and VSLA activities within the implementing location.
• Prepare necessary documentation and reporting for activities implemented in accordance with donor and CA rules and regulations.
• Follow up with beneficiaries and groups to ensure timely implementation of communal activities.
• Support with the implementation of VSLA activities in Monguno
• Support work plan development with all stakeholders for better project coordination’s.
• Prepare activities reports according to the agreed timeline and relevant templates.
• Perform any other duties as instructed by the other Livelihood Programme Coordinator
• Mobilize beneficiaries for participation in all project related activities.
• Support the team in organization of trainings

Role Requirements
Relationships:

• External: The role holder should be able to ensure coordination with partners, donors, government and other stakeholders in the implementation of both IGA and VSLA activities
• Internal:The role holder should be able to ensure coordination and support both IGA and VSLA field activities at field level

Decision Making:

• The ability to make day to day decisions on issues around field activities to assist in the administration and smooth running of both IGA and VSLA project activities

Analytical Skills:

• Analytical skills desirable to perform day to day field support responsibilities

Developing Self and Others:

• Typically involved in developing others’ skills by directing project work or in coaching and mentoring beneficiaries.
• May have the direct responsibility for developing, coaching and motivating volunteers, group leaders and community management project committee, undertakes performance reviews and development of action plans to improve the performance of others, whether staff or volunteers.

Person specification
Applied skills/knowledge and expertise:

Essential:

• HND in Business Administration, Accounting, Entrepreneurship or Social Works
• Minimum 1year experience setting up and implementing livelihoods or income generating projects preferably with an NGO in a host community or IDP setting
• Skills or training in basic bookkeeping or administration is desirable
• Prior experience working with local governments and stakeholders in the implementation of projects
• Knowledge of the key issues and trends in Entrepreneurship, Food Security and Livelihoods intervention
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; well organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and other relevant computer applications,
• A keen understanding of business/enterprise development and development issues including Groups Savings and Loan approaches
• Able to adapt to changing program priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
• Strong self-starter, able to take initiatives.
• Good planning and organizational skills coupled with problem-solving capabilities
• Hands-on community mobilization skills
• Experience in working in harsh climatic conditions and ability to communicate fluently in (Hausa and Kanuri) language will be an added advantage

Desirable:

• Familiarity with the culture of conflict and/or disaster-affected populations, ability to develop respect from a wide range of people and strong ability to communicate effectively on sanitation and hygiene matters.
• Fluency in the language of the working area (Hausa) is appreciated and the international language used in the humanitarian operation

Full Time Salary
N4,103,445 per year.