Oxfam is a world-wide development organization that mobilizes the power of people against poverty. Oxfam is seeking a Media Lead (Nigeria Emergency) Our program is focused on economic livelihood, gender justice, govemance and humanitarian work with a stronger focus on influencing the power dynamics that create poverty and inequality.

Oxfam is expanding its humanitarian response and advocacy capacity, and an Abuja-based media lead is required to complement this effort. The primary goal for this position is to increase the public profile of this crisis intemationally, in order to mobilize donors and build public awareness.

Position: Partner (CRUDAN &DEC) Livelihoods Program Officer

JOB PURPOSE:
This position will be responsible for implementing all project activities in the target communities in the state, both directly and indirectly through training/mentoring of Partner project staff and community mobilizers and VSL field officers, linking up with ADP, other NGO and private sector actors.

Duration: 4 years

REPORTING LINES:
Post holder reports to: CRUDAN &DEC Directors
Staff reporting to this post: between 7-9 (Finance Officer and Community Mobilizers and VSL field officers)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct implementation: Implement all program activities in 3-4 LGAs, which includes:
· Facilitate initial community entry activities, mapping, and assessments.
· Manages the Partner project budget and makes all approvals of project activities
· Formation and initial training of farmers’ association and VS&L groups
· Support the conduct of baseline/small scale farmers’ surveys in communities.
· Prepare action plans and begin providing direct support to small holder farmers through visits, in line with the action plans, etc.
· Initiate/facilitate links and referrals relationships between the farmers’ association and community groups and input suppliers/product buyers, and other service providers/other local sources of support.
· Ensure all documentation, reports, and records are maintained per agreed procedure, and information is provided on community activities as required.
· Co-facilitate step-down trainings with farmers’ association and community groups on various topics, as outlined in the implementation plan.
· Support farmers’ association and community groups to conduct assessments/project activities to small scale farmers especially women in the communities.
· Work on value chain actors and their service providers (Private BDS providers)
· Work on disaster risk reduction, famer field schools, asset transfer and revolving fund management, community based saving and lending groups
· Support Training and formation of Village Savings and Loan Groups (VS&L) in the communities
· Ensure data collection of Village savings and Loan Groups for Management information systems under technical guidance of the M&E officer
· Coordinate with ADP, other NGOs and private sector actors.
· Support CSO to implement program activities in the target communities, as listed above, through:
ü Co-facilitation of training on various issues and topics as outlined in the project implementation plan and training modules.
ü Work with project teams to model techniques and processes for community engagement, as specified above under direct implementation.
ü In subsequent stages of community engagement, provide mentoring and oversight for the activities of the community Mobilizers and farmers’ association and VSL groups

· Maintain documentation and M&E systems at the community/state level: with the technical guidance of MEAL officer, work with community mobilizers, field officers, farmers’ association and community groups to ensure that all documents for small scale farmers are kept up-to-date, accurate, and secured; and ensure that information is compiled as needed in an accurate and timely basis to assess progress against activities and outcomes for each community.
· Support the Oxfam State Program Coordinator and CSO Leader as required in externally representing the project to government agencies, other implementing partners and service providers. Help establish referral systems with other service providers at the local level, to be utilized by community mobilizers, field officers and farmers’ association and community groups to refer small scale farmers for services not provided by this project.
· Support the community mobilizers, VSL field officers and farmers’ association and community groups to explore opportunities for soliciting additional indigenous support to small scale farmers from local resources through community and in-kind contributions, waiving of service fees, and other such strategies.
· Co-facilitate training activities for external agencies and private sector actors as required, and in line with the project implementation plan.
· Work with the Finance/Admin Officer, project partners, and community mobilizers, and VSL field officers to ensure that all financial activities conducted in each community are properly documented in line with CSO policies and OGB/EU procedures.
· Other ad hoc tasks as requested by Line Manager.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:
Essential Criteria
· Level of Education –Degree, Master degree in Agronomy or Agro –economy or equivalent in relevant filed with at least 3 years experience preferably with donors such as EU, ECHO, OFDA, and DFID.
· Must have substantial experience in implementing community-level development projects, using participatory engagement and grassroots mobilization techniques.
· Experience working on value chain actors and their service providers (Private BDS providers)
Involvement in Agricultural value chain projects, and/or those involving small scale farmers, especially those with asset/cash transfer components and/or interventions.
· Sound experience working on disaster risk reduction, famer field schools, asset transfer and revolving fund management, community based saving and lending groups
· Excellent training and facilitation skills with a wide variety of groups having diverse experiences, backgrounds, skills, and education levels.
· Experience in handling grants to local groups, ensuring appropriate basic documentation and accountability at the community/field level.
· Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
· Language Requirements: Spoken English-Excellent; Written English-Good (ability to type and prepare reports and other documents as needed.)
· Must be able to speak at least one local language predominant in that state.

Desirable Criteria
Experience in engaging directly with small scale famers, facilitating women activities and/or facilitating small scale farmers’ participation in meetings, discussions, etc.
Involvement in projects and/or initiatives that address issues of power, diversity, exclusion, participation, and gender.
· Ability to multi-task, engage in long-term planning, meet deadlines, and handles last-minute demands; exercise patience, and adapt to changing circumstances.
· Level of IT Expertise: Good (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Position: Partner (CRUDAN &DEC) Community Mobilizers

JOB PURPOSE:
To support the implementation, and maintain effective and appropriate community engagement on all project activities in communities of Adamawa/Kebbi State. The post will involve coordination with famers and state teams

LOCATION: Adamawa and Kebbi (7), Nigeria
REPORTING LINES:
Post holder reports to: Partner Livelihoods Program Manager
Staff reporting to this post: None

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: None

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Community Mobilizers will perform the following specific duties: Based on the project activities, and or plans, and donor reporting requirements, implement the system for capturing and documenting data and relevant information on project activities, beneficiaries, outputs, outcomes, and impacts, which is valid and reliable information.
· Support in MEAL data collection and reporting through site visits and other support as needed. Ensure beneficiaries are well informed, processes understood and properly implemented by the beneficiaries.
· Work with households and state teams to ensure that all information and data is collected, documented, and collated in an accurate and timely manner.
· Support the conduct of periodic supportive supervision and Data Quality Assessment visits to households and communities
· Facilitate the sharing of project and relevant information obtained with households and communities, and other stakeholders through feedback mechanism.
· Ensure project implementation is aligned to targets as directed by the state MEAL officer
Constantly update beneficiaries and communities on project activities and progress
· Support the CSO Project Manager to monitor project sites and community participation, ensuring timely meetings, activities, reporting, and documentation, monitoring troubleshooting as identified
· Prepare and submit monthly reports
· Support the update of project database routinely as at when required
· Support monthly review meetings in communities
· Any other duties as may be assigned by the State Project Manager and or The state MEAL Officer

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:
Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling CSO values
· Holds the farmers and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
· Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages farmers to do the same
· Widely shares their personal vision for the CSO, engages and motivates others
· Future orientated, thinks strategically
· Builds and maintains effective relationships,
· Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
· Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
· Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
· Willing to take disciplined risks
· Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
· 2 years working experience– National Diploma / NCE in relevant discipline. Living in community and speaks the local language
· General Written & Verbal Communication & Interpersonal Skill Level –good
· Language Requirements - speaking local language – English/Hausa – Good
Living in community
· Respected by local people and leaders and known to be conscientious
· Motorcycle license
· Ability to ride a motorcycle

How to Apply:

If you are interested in any of these positions, please email your application letter and curriculum vitae in English to oxfamgbnigeria@oxfam.org.uk to the attention of the Recruiter.

For enquiries contact dnwankwo1@oxfam.org.uk for Oxfam,info@dexcentre.org, for DEC-Bauchi and crudanhq@gmail.com for CRUDAN
Please note that applications sent to this enquiry email will be disqualified.
OXFAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANISATION; QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.