Vacancy for Project Officer at Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Employment Nigeria 28-Jul-2017 ADAMAWA , BORNO , NGO

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict.

POSITION : Project Officer

Description

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Competencies

Degree in Development Studies, Human Rights, Law, Conflict Analysis, Social Studies or a related field;
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;
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:

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
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

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Vacancy for Project Officer at Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

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