Company Info
Non-profit
200 + Employees
Search for Common Ground (SFCG)
Search for Common Ground (SFCG) stands as an international non-profit organization dedicated to fostering peaceful conflict resolution. Operating from its headquarters in both Washington, DC, and Brussels, Belgium, Search aims to revolutionize the way individuals, organizations, and governments handle conflict, steering them away from destructive methods and towards collaborative and cooperative solutions. Boasting a global team of over 600 staff members, Search actively carries out projects in over 30 countries across the world.
1). Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Intern
Location: Jalingo, Taraba
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
- The Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (DMEL) intern will provide support and advice on the design, development, and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation system within the project and the organization.
- The DMEL intern will provide oversight on program-level monitoring, evaluation, and learning especially on the Early Warning Early Response (EWER) component of the project.
- S/he will work with the DMEL Coordinator and the EWER team to gather, analyze, and process complex information related to all aspects of program activity implementation.
- The incumbent carries out his/her work according to an established standard operating procedure for collecting, collating, and entering data, monitoring project progress, measuring program inputs/outputs, and evaluating progress and changes as the project is being implemented
- S/he will work under the direct supervision of the Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (DMEL) Coordinator and will work closely with the EWER/programs, and other project team members.
Roles and Responsibilities
Result and Routine Monitoring:
- Track and update project output per implementation.
- Conduct site visits during the project implementation phase in assigned areas.
- Support in data collection during research/ surveys in the project implementation sites.
- Undertake comprehensive analysis of projects based on the history of site visits; present findings to DMEL Coordinator in a concise and professional manner.
- Support and Check in weekly with the Trackers and Databases to ensure compliance.
- In concert with the DMEL Coordinator, develop Monitoring and Evaluation plans for field-level projects.
- Conduct DQA and Produce a “routine monitoring report” (RMR) according to an approved template for each site visit prior to the indicator verification visit.
- Share observations from monitoring visits with the DMEL Coordinator and program team when findings demonstrate questionable actions.
Data Quality Assurance (DQA) and Learning:
- Identify lessons learned, constraints, and project impacts based on the determined theme and/or sector for inclusion in Quarterly Reports.
- Maintain and organize an electronic and paper record as Means of Verification (MoV), while providing minute-taking and summary record duties as required
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the programs and Media & Communications teams when developing impact assessments, success stories, newsletters, and weekly reporting.
- Work with DMEL Coordinator to support quarterly reflection and learning sessions with Search Staff in the State offices.
- Represent the program positively and professionally in both internal and external environments.
- Coordinate weekly with the DMEL Coordinator to determine priority tasks. Ensure the state team is aware of and up to date on all DMEL tasks and reports.
- Participate in professional training and development activities, as necessary.
Qualifications and Required Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, related disciplines; or a related area.
- Minimum of one year of work experience in design, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies.
- Knowledge of using qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis tools.
- Knowledge of participatory methods, mixed methods, outcome mapping, and/or impact evaluation techniques.
Other Relevant Requirements:
- A collaborative working style that enables coaching and training in M&E principles and best practices.
- Demonstrated capacity to coordinate surveys, including experience developing concept notes and terms of reference.
- Knowledge of data analysis using MS Excel.
- Good analytical and report-writing skills.
- A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace; and
- Ability to prioritize, plan and organize workflow to tight timeframes, handle multiple tasks, and be flexible with changing priorities.
Application Closing Date
31st July 2023.
Note: This position is only open to Nigerian nationals.
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2). Project Intern
Locations: Jalingo, Taraba & Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Project
- Search will implement an 18-month project with an overall goal to contribute to mitigating conflict over natural resources between farmer and herder communities in the Adamawa and Taraba states of Nigeria.
- The overall goal is supported by four specific objectives and is integrated across consortium partners to play to the strengths and experience of partners, encourage adaptability of the project and contribute to elevated impact. The objectives are highlighted below:
- Specific Objective 1: Strengthened traditional conflict resolution mechanisms.
- Specific Objective 2: Improved trust in authorities.
- Specific Objective 3: Enhanced collaboration on natural resource management.
- Specific Objective 4: Improved intra and inter-communal perceptions.
- Search working in consortium with Mercy Corps and IOM will be combining an iterative series of training, Early warning tracking and reporting, media activities, and engagement with policymakers and relevant stakeholders to meet the project goal and objectives. COMITAS will cover LGAs and communities in Adamawa State -Demsa (New Demsa, Kpasham, Borrong, Bille, and Dong), Girei (Tambo and Gerreng), Numan (Gamadio and Kodompti), Lamurde – (Waduku and Gyawana), Guyuk (Dumna and Bamjiram), Shelleng (Shelleng and Libbo), and Mayo Belwa (Gengle, Ndikong, and Gorobi), and in Taraba State – Lau (Abbare and Lau) and Zing (Monkin A, and Monkin B).The project will be implemented in selected communities across Adamawa and Taraba states and will work to contribute to the mitigation of conflict over natural resources, supporting community-based Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) to identify risks and partner with civil society, security, or government actions to institutionalize strategies and approaches that will build community capacity and skills for sustainable peace. Additionally, the project seeks to ensure conflicts identified through the EWER feed into multi-stakeholder forums for dispute resolution and higher-level policy change and create open and neutral spaces for farmer and pastoralist community members and leaders to identify collective solutions.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support in coordinating and arranging all logistics for various meetings, and workshops, including invitations, venue, participants’ travel, and accommodation;
- In collaboration with the project manager and the state project coordinator, facilitate the creation and implementation of a detailed annual work plan, which identifies sequences of activities needed to successfully implement the project and ensure project objectives are met;
- In collaboration with key stakeholders, support the development and roll-out of detailed implementation plans in communities and LGAs;
- Support in documenting project activities and ensure that all project data is appropriately secured in collaboration with the DMEL team;
- Support in monitoring the progress of the project implementation and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the project remains on track and is successfully implemented;
- Support in establishing a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the project’s progress.
Program Monitoring & Evaluation:
- In collaboration with DMEL Coordinator, assist with the implementation and development of Monitoring and Evaluation tools where necessary;
Documentation and Reporting:
- Produce activity and monthly reports.
- Documenting success stories and the impact of the project.
- Any other duties assigned by the line manager.
Educational Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Political Science, Conflict and Peacebuilding Studies, International Relations, Sociology, Psychology or related fields;
Experience:
- A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and in a diverse workplace.
- Had volunteered with Search or any other INGO/NGO and understanding Search’s ethics will be an added advantage
- Has attended Search’s training in the past (desired but not required)
- Ability to prioritize, plan and organize workflow to tight time frames and handle multiple tasks.
- Has a good understanding of the context in the five Local Government Areas we are working in.
Skills Required:
- Analytical skills – the ability to analyze data from different perspectives
- Interpersonal, Coordination, and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Understanding English, Hausa, and Fulfulde languages is a plus factor
- Ability to work under stringent deadlines with acute attention to detail.
- Self‐starter with the ability to manage time effectively.
- Have a fair working knowledge of IT tools (e.g. Internet, MS Office, and Excel).
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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3). Early Warning and Early Response (Ewer) Intern
Locations: Adamawa and Taraba
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Project
- Search will be implementing an 18-month project with an overall goal to contribute to the mitigation of conflict over natural resources between farmer and herder communities in Adamawa and Taraba states of Nigeria.
- The overall goal is supported by four specific objectives and is integrated across consortium partners to play to the strengths and experience of partners, encourage adaptability of the project and contribute to elevated impact. The objectives are highlighted below:
- Specific Objective 1: Strengthened traditional conflict resolution mechanisms.
- Specific Objective 2: Improved trust in authorities.
- Specific Objective 3: Enhanced collaboration on natural resource management.
- Specific Objective 4: Improved intra and inter-communal perceptions.
- Search working in consortium with Mercy Corps and IOM will be combining an iterative series of training, Early warning tracking and reporting, media activities, and engagement with policymakers and relevant stakeholders to meet the project goal and objectives. COMITAS will cover LGAs and communities are in Adamawa State -Demsa (New Demsa, Kpasham, Borrong, Bille, and Dong), Girei (Tambo and Gerreng), Numan (Gamadio and Kodompti), Lamurde – (Waduku and Gyawana), Guyuk (Dumna and Bamjiram), Shelleng (Shelleng and Libbo), and Mayo Belwa (Gengle, Ndikong and Gorobi), and in Taraba State – Lau (Abbare and Lau) and Zing (Monkin A, and Monkin B).
- Search’s expertise in community mobilization will be used to mobilize an early response to address the early warning signals. To achieve this, Search will formally establish community response networks.
- These will include religious leaders, women leaders, youth leaders, school teachers, representatives of the Police, Union representatives, e.g. Nigerian Union of Road and Transport Workers Community Response Workers (NURTW), representatives of community-based organizations, and representatives of farmer and herder associations.
- These structures will be trained extensively to achieve the results in the project locations.
Objective for the Engagement of an EWER Intern
- The EWER component of the COMITAS Project is in need of interns who will provide support towards achieving a proactive and reactive environment in our 22 project communities across Taraba and Adamawa State. This medium is a sequel to the project communities’ responses; as it relates to Early Warning Early Response (EWER). The Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System) data will be stored in a database.
- The objective of the IVR System is primarily, to support the various levels of engagement for real-time responses to the project community structures within and around the various project communities as well as other assigned deliverables on the COMITAS-II project.
- S/he will work under the direct supervision of the EWER Coordinator and in close coordination with the Project team. The position is based in Yola and Jalingo with frequent travel to the field when needed.
The Roles and Responsibilities
- Receiving calls through the IVR system from project communities and providing accurate, satisfactory answers to their queries and concerns on Early Warning security threats within project communities.
- Manage and de-escalate situations involving violent conflicts in the project communities; offering real-time assistance and support to the necessary response unit(s) for short, medium, or long-term assistance.
- Call CRN, CSAD, and community mobilizers and observers to collate, inform and ascertain information periodically within their communities for further data analysis.
- Record all IVR calls from all the 10 project communities for onward transmission to the database backup for storage.
- Collaborate and triangulate information with security agencies, community influencers on any other relevant stakeholders.
- Provide feedback to the EWER Coordinator in real-time on early warning signals and/or events.
- Provide diligent, resourceful, and timely information to the EWER Team for storage on the back-end database of the EWER System
- Be discreet with sharing sensitive information security information to persons who may not be assigned.
- Provide other necessary support to the team relating to the project.
- Perform any other task as may be assigned by the supervisor.
- Understands, explains, and shares information on assigned tasks with accuracy and clarity to those assigned on deliverables.
- Demonstrate regular and consistent communication skills and frequency with supervisors, colleagues, security agencies, and all project communities.
Required Educational Qualification and Experience
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Political Science, Conflict and Peacebuilding Studies, International Relations, Sociology, Psychology, or related fields;
- A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and in a diverse workplace.
- Had volunteered with Search or any other INGO/NGO and understand Search’s ethics.
- Has attended Search’s training in the past (desired but not required)
- Ability to prioritize, plan and organize workflow to tight time frames and handle multiple tasks.
- Has a good understanding of the context in the five Local Government Areas we are working in.
Skills Required:
- Analytical skills – the ability to analyze data from different perspectives
- Interpersonal, Coordination, and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Understanding English, Hausa, and Fulfulde languages is a plus factor
- Ability to work under stringent deadlines with acute attention to detail.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage time effectively.
- Have a fair working knowledge of IT tools (e.g. Internet, MS Office, and Excel).
Deadline: Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply: