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Project Officer – Maiduguri/Yola
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Differences stimulate social progress, rather than precipitate violence
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About the Project
Search for Common Ground is implementing the Constructing Coalitions to Reduce Human Rights Abuses in Northern Nigeria project to meet the critical capacity needs of local human rights actors and structures and establish much needed forums to rebuild the torn divisions between communities and security actors to support effective locally-led and owned accountability structures.
Constructing Coalitions to Reduce Human Rights Abuses in Northern Nigeria aims to build a constituency of human rights coalitions that can accompany and support Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in order to reduce the prevalence of human rights abuses within the targeted states.
We are searching for…
Job Title: Project Officer
We are currently seeking for a Project Officer to provide programmatic support, including planning, organizing, and coordinating communication and project activities. The position is full time, based in Maiduguri – Borno State and another in Yola – Adamawa State with frequent field visits to target LGAs within the State (up to 30%).
S/he will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Coordinator and closely with the project team.
Your contribution – Duties and Responsibilities
Support the timely and successful implementation of activities
Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating program activities
Manage budget activities and ensure proper use of the activities’ fund in full compliance of Search’s policies
Coordinate and arrange all logistics for various meetings, and trainings, including invitations, venue, participants travel and accommodation;
Facilitate dialogue sessions and meetings with relevant Human Rights actors
Participate to radio programs when delegated
Create and nurture positive working relationship with Human Rights relevant stakeholders
Provide support to the Senior Project Coordinator in identifying key Civil Society Organizations and stakeholders;
Develop and nurture relations with relevant state, NGO, religious bodies and other stakeholders at the local, state and national level;
Create and maintain a database of all relevant contacts
Communicate with relevant project stakeholders and mobilize them to ensure their participation to the project’s activities
Represent Search to local authorities meetings, when delegated
Contribute to reporting efforts
Keep track of project progress and feed in Search’s monitoring and evaluation system;
Writing and producing reports that include but not limited to activity reports, context updates, monthly reports, quarterly reports, success stories, and case studies;
Analyze the context within the scope of the project and provide inputs for regular context updates;
Any other duties assigned by the line manager.
You are….
Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in development studies, human rights, law, conflict analysis, social studies or a related field;
At least three (3) years of relevant practical experience working on Human Rights
related issues;
At least two years’ experience working with a non-profit as a project assistant, preferably in a international NGO;
Excellent knowledge of Borno/Adamawa State, with a recent living experience
Fluency in written and spoken English and Hausa.
Strong IT skills (Email, Microsoft Office applications, Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, Presentation).
Good reporting capacity and experience
Personal skills
Passion for human rights issues
A peacebuilder’s state of mind
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong presentation skills
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
Excellent analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to work within a multicultural team environment
Capacity to communicate non-violently and proactively with partners and colleagues
Sound good? To apply, interested candidates should please submit their cover letter and current resume/CV through our application system.
Include the following in your cover letter:
Outlining why you think you are the best fit to make a positive impact on the reduction of human rights abuse in the northeast.
How your experience and qualifications fit the requirements,
Projected start date,
Minimum salary requirements (or current salary)
Where you found this posting.
This position will be closed no later than 3rd July, 2017. We are looking to fill this position with the right candidate. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
How to Apply
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