Vacancies at Search For Common Ground International

Position Summary

• The role is expected to provide support to the Mass Media & Information Management Coordinator in implementing the project’s initiatives on strategic communication comprising real-time monitoring and tracking of the information ecosystem for identifying the drivers of conflict and thereafter production and dissemination of multimedia products utilizing the tracked dynamics.
• The Officer will support the coordination of the Common Ground Journalists platforms in Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta States.
• She/He will be managed by the Consortium Coordinator and the Mass Media & Information Management Coordinator while collaborating with other teams and units.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Information Management – Real-time monitoring and tracking of the online and offline information ecosystem

• Provide support in sourcing information related to oil bunkering, artisanal refining, and the conflict context in the Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers states and the Niger Delta Region region from the real-time monitoring and tracking of the information ecosystem (online and offline) particularly and share with the Mass Media and Information Management Coordinator
• Utilize the information above for the development of alternative messages which will inform the content and audience targeting of the action’s multimedia peace campaign
• Document lessons learned, messages, and outcomes from the program to communities across Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers states and share with the Mass Media and Information Management Coordinator
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to gather and synthesize contributions from multiple sources and colleagues effectively into monthly snapshots.

Mass Media

• Keep track of media logs, monitor the broadcast of the media products, and provide regular feedback to the service providers
• Monitor the media component of the project in collaboration with identified media partners
• Provide necessary support to the Communications Coordinator to manage social media profiles relating to the project, including publishing and distributing content, running campaigns, and monitoring progress
• Provide support to the Mass Media & Information Management Coordinator in delivering the multimedia peace campaign to raise public awareness and knowledge around issues as they relate to the project objectives
• Collaborate effectively with the Mass Media & Information Management Coordinator to create high-quality relevant multimedia products that cut across all platforms which will contribute to changing attitudes and challenging stereotypes.
• Responsible for overseeing all the multimedia products which include radio and television production
• Develop relations with media actors and assist in mobilizing media for events where necessary;
• Capture photos and success stories in all Search meetings, training, and events;

Program Coordination

• Provide communications support during outreach events e.g. producing materials, live streaming on social media, or coordinating a press conference for project activities in target states
• Keep track of current issues and strategies in peacebuilding to leverage opportunities for Search’s communications.
• Communicate with target groups, communities, partners, and stakeholders to understand and address the program’s end-user information and communications needs;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, international relations, development studies, marketing, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Excellent writing and data analysis skills, planning and coordination skills, with proven ability to work independently.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in outreach, communications for development, advocacy, social marketing, media and public relations, and campaigning preferably with an I/NGO;
• Understanding of and experience in harnessing traditional and social media for awareness-raising and advocacy, social media savvy;

Other Relevant Requirements

• Strong command of the English language, with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent copywriting skills for social media and other digital platforms
• Demonstrated ability Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,)
• Excellent analytic skills and ability to produce high-quality written materials for different audiences;
• Creative writing, editing, photography, presentation, public speaking, and active listening skills;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with multiple offices within an organization and interact with partners, contractors, and other stakeholders at the senior level.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate highly.
• Technical information to both expert and lay audiences, and achieve consensus on communications policy, project, research, and administrative matters.
• Proactive, creative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative; ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• 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.

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Roles and Responsibilities – Coordinate trainings:

• Needs Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments to identify the capacity gaps and needs within the organization and communities.
• Develop and implement an effective training coordination strategy for the project across three States offices (Delta, Port Harcourt, and Bayelsa)
• Develop detailed plans for capacity-building programs, including timelines, objectives, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Work with the project teams to ensure all training needs are planned and met and;
• Support implementation of all Search’s training activities in the region, either in–person or through hired training consultants;
• Establishing and maintaining partnerships with partner organizations, experts, and consultants to leverage their knowledge, expertise, and resources in capacity-building efforts.
• Organizing and coordinating training sessions, workshops, or other capacity-building activities, ensuring they are delivered effectively and meet the identified needs.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness and impact of capacity-building interventions, collect data, and analyze results to inform decision-making and improve future programs.
• Support the National Capacity Building and Training Specialist in the hiring of training consultants for the projects in close collaboration with the HR department.

Design workshops and develop training modules where needed:

• Design each training to be culturally identifiable to the context; Search programs, and for the participants attending the training;
• Design training material, methodology, and training guides templates;
• The coordinator is expected to be delivering training that will focus on: Principles of Common Ground in conflict transformation; Conflict resolution and mitigating strategies; Conflict sensitivity and Do No Harm; Dispute resolution; Human rights; Non-adversarial Advocacy; Transformative dialogue and interfaith dialogues processes and; Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR ) co-facilitating with trauma lead.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders, including staff, trainers, and participants, to ensure smooth coordination and implementation of capacity-building initiatives.
• Continuously assessing and refining capacity-building strategies based on feedback, evaluation results, and emerging needs to enhance the effectiveness and relevance of future initiatives
• The coordinator will be using Search’s Common Ground Approach manuals and other Search-developed manuals as a basis for adapting the training curriculum to the projects’ needs.

Reporting

• Write a monthly summary report highlighting training, lessons learned, challenges, and recommendations including success highlights, feedback from participants, and recommendations for the next stages of Search’s program (sent to line supervisor).
• Carry out a feedback session in communities after months of training implementation, to gauge how practical the training had been and how participants are putting into use the training learning.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate integrity and promote Search values and ethical standards;
• Promote the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of Search;
• Demonstrate capacity to adapt to a multicultural context, tolerance, and respect for issues related to gender, religion, race, and nationality;
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office
• Demonstrate capacity in developing concept notes and Terms of Reference for hiring consultants.

Education

• A degree or Post graduate degree in conflict resolution, peace studies, peacebuilding, conflict management, or a relevant field;
• Additional education in conflict management, peacebuilding, and conflict resolution

Required Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience as a trainer, two of those years should be in the non-profit and NGO sector in relevant topics (as per above mentioned list) for a diverse range of audiences (from communities to authorities);
• Have facilitated/ co-facilitated at least 30 trainings to key stakeholders that include: security, local and state-level actors, and community leaders with excellent command of trainees in relevant fields;
• In-depth knowledge of the Niger Delta region.

Other Relevant Requirements

• Good knowledge of the local languages will be an asset.
• Knowledge of civil society organizations, government agencies, private sector companies, and international development agencies, with experience of working in partnership within some of these sectors;
• Written and verbal communications skills including the ability to synthesize complicated policy issues into digestible products and to deal with both elite and popular media and specialist and non-specialist audiences;
• Experience in partnership building, with experience in influencing stakeholders and establishing and maintaining strong partnerships;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills;
• Commitment to Search’s aims and a clear understanding of the links between policy, lobbying, campaigning, and how policy change can be achieved through effective advocacy;
• Organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to respond flexibly to opportunities and requests sometimes with little notice;
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism and solves problems in collaborative ways

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Need Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments to identify the existing capacities, strengths, weaknesses, and gaps within the communities.
• Strategy Development: Designing comprehensive capacity-building strategies and plans based on the identified needs, goals, and available resources.
• Training and Workshops: Developing and delivering training activities, and workshops, and to build the capacity of individuals and groups in specific areas such as leadership, human rights, conflict transformation, Common Ground Approach, Dialogue sessions, and other themes.
• Resources Development: Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to create training materials, toolkits, manuals, and other resources that support capacity-building initiatives.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Provide guidance, support, and mentoring to individuals or teams to help them improve their skills and performance.
• Partnership and Collaboration: Establishing and maintaining partnerships with relevant organizations, institutions, and experts to leverage expertise, resources, and networks for capacity-building initiatives.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of capacity-building interventions and make necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Knowledge Management: Creating systems to capture and disseminate knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned from capacity-building activities within the organization and communities.
• Sustainability Planning: Assisting organizations and communities in developing long-term stability plans to ensure the continuation of capacity-building efforts beyond the initial intervention.
• Reporting and Documentation: Compiling progress reports, documenting activities, and preparing presentations to communicate the impact and outcomes of capacity-building initiatives to stakeholders and funders

Reporting

• Write all training reports highlighting, lessons learned, challenges, and recommendations including success highlights, feedback from participants, and recommendations for the following stages of Search’s program (sent to line supervisor).
• Carry out a feedback session in communities after months of training implementation, to gauge how effective the training had been and how participants are using the training learning.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrate integrity and promote Search values and ethical standards;
• Promote the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of Search;
• Demonstrate capacity to adapt to a multi-cultural context, tolerance, and respect for issues related to gender, religion, race, and nationality;
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office
• Demonstrate capacity in developing concept notes and Terms of Reference for hiring consultants.

Education

• A degree in conflict resolution, peace studies, peacebuilding, conflict management, or a relevant field;
• Additional education in conflict management, peacebuilding, and conflict resolution

Required Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience as a trainer, one of those years should be in the non-profit and NGO sector in relevant topics (as per above mentioned list) for a diverse range of audiences (from communities to authorities);
• Have facilitated/ co-facilitated at least 10 trainings to key stakeholders that include: security, local and state-level actors, and community leaders with excellent command of trainees in relevant fields;
• In-depth knowledge of the Niger Delta region.

Other Relevant Requirements

• Good knowledge of the local languages will be an asset.
• Knowledge of civil society organizations, government agencies, private sector companies, and international development agencies, with experience working in partnership within some of these sectors;
• Written and verbal communications skills including the ability to synthesize complicated policy issues into digestible products and to deal with both elite and popular media and specialist and non-specialist audiences;
• Experience of partnership building, with experience in influencing stakeholders and establishing and maintaining strong partnerships;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills;
• Commitment to Search’s aims and a clear understanding of the links between policy, lobbying, campaigning, and how policy change can be achieved through effective advocacy;
• Organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to respond flexibly to opportunities and requests sometimes with little notice;
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism and solves problems in collaborative ways

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the EW Officers and EWER Coordinator in documenting reports from the Early Warning System (EWS) and integrated hub in Bayelsa, Delta, or Rivers state with guidance from the National Conflict and Policy Analyst
• Support monthly meetings with Community Observers (COs) and quarterly meetings with Community Response Networks (CRNs) in Adamawa State.
• Document reports from the EW system comprising incident reports from COs, CRNs, and other stakeholders for immediate response.
• Support the collation and development of weekly EWS reports/analysis and Monthly updates to be shared with donors and other stakeholders.
• Support the development of a bimonthly EWS bulletin to share in printed and electronic copies to local actors, government, and stakeholders including NGOs.
• Document key success stories from the EWS reports, incidences, and/or responses of actors and stakeholders linked to the reports received from the system.
• Support programmatic and logistical support and assistance to the EW Officers
• Contribute to the preparation of donor reports
• Provide necessary support to implementing partners and government under the supervision of the EWER Officers and Coordinator.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate integrity and promote Search values and ethical standards;
• Promote the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of Search;
• Demonstrate capacity to adapt to a multi-cultural context, tolerance, and respect for issues related to gender, religion, race, and nationality;
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office and MS Excel is required

Education

• A degree in conflict resolution, peace studies, peacebuilding, conflict management, or relevant field

Required Experience

• At least one (1) year experience in early warning and conflict management  or related fields
• Have supported the implementation of similar Early Warning and Early Response initiatives in Nigeria and the Niger Delta Region
• Relevant experience working in the non-profit and NGO sector or institutions providing conflict early warning and early response services.
• Understanding of the social, political, and economic context of the Niger Delta region and how it impacts conflict drivers and conflict in Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers states and targeted communities;

Other Relevant Requirements

• Good knowledge of the local languages will be an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills;
• Commitment to Search’s aims and a clear understanding of the links between policy, lobbying, campaigning, and how policy change can be achieved through effective advocacy;
• Good knowledge of the political, economic and social dimensions of Niger Delta region
• Ability to work under extreme pressure in a highly stressful environment;
• Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the EW/ER field;
• Strong command of English language, with excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal communication 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.

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Has the responsibility for managing the Early Warning System (EWS) and integrated hub in Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers states with guidance from the National Conflict and Policy Analyst, Head of Programme Implementation, and Consortium Coordinator.
• Organize monthly meetings with Community Observers (COs) and quarterly meetings with Community Response Networks (CRNs) in Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers States.
• Ensure that the EW system receives daily SMS/voice incident reports from COs, CRNs, and other stakeholders, and such reports are documented on the system and analyzed in real-time, and disseminated to actors and communities for immediate response.
• Ensure that all incident reports and early warning signs and indicators are fed into the centralized Search Conflict early warning and early response platform in Abuja.
• Collate and develop weekly Early Warning System (EWS) reports/analyses and Monthly updates to be shared with donors and other stakeholders.
• Develop a bimonthly EWS bulletin to share in printed and electronic copies to local actors, government, and stakeholders including NGOs.
• Coordinate the convening of the Project’s Peace Architecture Platforms comprising the Community level, LGA level, and State level platforms for Early Warning and Early Response
• Participate and share analysis of EWS reports with CSADs and PAD members.
• Document key success stories from the EWS reports, incidences, and/or responses of actors and stakeholders linked to the reports received from the system.
• Support programmatic and logistical support and assistance to the Consortium Coordinator and Head of Programme Implementation.
• Serve as a link and intermediary between Search for Common Ground and local communities and partners.
• Facilitate and organize field visits for Search staff, visitors, and donors to local communities
• Contribute to the preparation of contractual and noncontractual  reports
• Participate in research in support of project implementation and development
• Work with program staff in the development and continuous improvement of systems
• Provide necessary support to implementing partners and government under the supervision of the program manager
• Provide weekly and monthly progress reports to the supervisor and management team

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate integrity and promote Search values and ethical standards;
• Promote the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of Search;
• Demonstrate capacity to adapt to a multicultural context, tolerance, and respect for issues related to gender, religion, race, and nationality;
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office is required
• Proficiency in data analytics and the use of EWER tracking tools
• Demonstrate capacity in developing concept notes and Terms of Reference for hiring consultants on Early Warning and Early Response.

Education

• A degree or Post graduate degree in conflict resolution, peace studies, peacebuilding, conflict management, or a relevant field;
• Additional education in conflict management, peacebuilding, and conflict resolution

Required Experience

• At least five (5) years of experience in early warning and conflict management  or related fields
• Have led implementation of similar Early Warning and Early Response initiatives in Nigeria and the Niger Delta Region
• In-depth knowledge of the Niger Delta region.
• Relevant experience working in the non-profit and NGO sector or institutions providing conflict early warning and early response services.
• Experience with conflict analysis tools;
• Substantial experience working with government officials, NGOs and communities;
• Experience writing reports and project proposals;
• Understanding of the social, political, and economic context of the Niger Delta region and how it impacts conflict drivers and conflict in Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers states and targeted communities;
• Knowledge and experience in computers and crowd mapping software;
• Other Relevant Requirements
• Good knowledge of the local languages will be an asset.
• Knowledge of civil society organizations, government agencies, private sector companies, and international development agencies, with experience working in partnership within some of these sectors;
• Experience in partnership building, with experience in influencing stakeholders and establishing and maintaining strong partnerships;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills;
• Commitment to Search’s aims and a clear understanding of the links between policy, lobbying, campaigning, and how policy change can be achieved through effective advocacy;
• Ability to identify issues and to use sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems;
• Good knowledge of the political, economic, and social dimensions of the Niger Delta region
• Ability to work under extreme pressure in a highly stressful environment;
• Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the EW/ER field;
• Basics financial management skills;
• Knowledge of other languages spoken in the states will be an advantage;
• Strong command of the English language, with excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal communication 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.

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the EW Coordinator in managing the Early Warning System (EWS) and integrated hub in Bayelsa, Delta or Rivers state with guidance from the National Conflict and Policy Analyst
• Organize monthly meetings with Community Observers (COs) and quarterly meetings with Community Response Networks (CRNs) in Adamawa State.
• Ensure that the EW system receives expected incident reports from COs, CRNs, and other stakeholders, and such reports are documented on the system and analyzed in real-time, and disseminated to actors and communities for immediate response.
• Collate and develop weekly EWS reports/analyses and Monthly updates to be shared with donors and other stakeholders.
• Develop a bimonthly EWS bulletin to share in printed and electronic copies to local actors, government, and stakeholders including NGOs.
• Participate and share analysis of EWS reports with CSADs and PAD members.
• Document key success stories from the EWS reports, incidences, and/or responses of actors and stakeholders linked to the reports received from the system.
• Support programmatic and logistical support and assistance to the EW Coordinator
• Contribute to the preparation of funder reports
• Participate in research in support of project implementation and development
• Work with program staff in the development and continuous improvement of systems
• Provide necessary support to implementing partners and government under the supervision of the program managers
• Provide weekly and monthly progress reports to supervisor and other country teams

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate integrity and promote Search values and ethical standards;
• Promote the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of Search;
• Demonstrate capacity to adapt to a multicultural context, tolerance, and respect for issues related to gender, religion, race, and nationality;
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office and MS Excel is required

Education

• A degree in conflict resolution, peace studies, peacebuilding, conflict management, or a relevant field;

Required Experience

• At least three (3) years of experience in early warning and conflict management  or related fields
• Have supported the implementation of similar Early Warning and Early Response initiatives in Nigeria and the Niger Delta Region
• Relevant experience working in the non-profit and NGO sector or institutions providing conflict early warning and early response services.
• Some level of experience with using conflict analysis tools;
• Some level of experience in working with government officials, NGOs, and communities;
• Understanding of the social, political, and economic context of the Niger Delta region and how it impacts conflict drivers and conflict in Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers states and targeted communities;

Other Relevant Requirements

• Good knowledge of the local languages will be an asset.
• Knowledge of civil society organizations, government agencies, private sector companies, and international development agencies, with experience working in partnership within some of these sectors;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills;
• Commitment to Search’s aims and a clear understanding of the links between policy, lobbying, campaigning, and how policy change can be achieved through effective advocacy;
• Ability to identify issues and to use sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems;
• Good knowledge of the political, economic, and social dimensions of the Niger Delta region
• Ability to work under extreme pressure in a highly stressful environment;
• Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the EW/ER field;
• Basics financial management skills;
• Knowledge of other languages spoken in the states will be an advantage;
• Strong command of the English language, with excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal communication 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.

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Project’s engagement with Government actors, Securities, Communities, and other platforms including the Peace Architecture platforms.
• Support governance-focused initiatives of the project in Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers States.
• Support the Governance Coordinator in collaboration with the EWER Team in ensuring that the EW system receives daily SMS/voice incident reports from COs, CRNs, and other stakeholders and such reports are documented on the system and analyzed in real-time and disseminated to actors and communities for immediate response.
• Support the EWER Team to facilitate early responses from relevant stakeholders.
• Support the convening of the Project’s Peace Architecture Platforms comprising of the Community level, LGA level, and State level platforms for Early Warning and Early Response
• Support programmatic and logistical support and assistance to the Governance Coordinator and Head of Programme Implementation.
• Contribute to the preparation of contractual and noncontractual  reports
• Work with program staff in the development and continuous improvement of systems
• Provide necessary support to implementing partners and government under the supervision of the Governance Coordinator
• Provide weekly and monthly progress report to the supervisor and management team

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate integrity and promote Search values and ethical standards;
• Promote the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of Search;
• Demonstrate capacity to adapt to a multi-cultural context, tolerance, and respect for issues related to gender, religion, race, and nationality;
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office is required
• Proficiency in the use of advocacy tools

Education

• A degree in conflict resolution, peace studies, peacebuilding, conflict management, or a relevant field;

Required Experience

• At least three (3) years of experience in governance, advocacy, early warning and conflict management  , or related fields
• Have supported the implementation of similar Governance, Early Warning, and Early Response initiatives in Nigeria and the Niger Delta Region
• Work experience in the Niger Delta region.
• Relevant experience working in the non-profit and NGO sector or institutions providing Governance, conflict early warning, and early response services.
• Experience with engaging Government Agencies, security actors, communities, and other stakeholders;
• Understanding of the social, political, and economic context of the Niger Delta region and how it impacts conflict drivers and conflict in Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers states and targeted communities;
• Knowledge and experience in computers and advocacy tools;

Other Relevant Requirements

• Good knowledge of the local languages will be an asset.
• Knowledge of civil society organizations, government agencies, private sector companies, and international development agencies, with experience working in partnership within some of these sectors;
• Experience in partnership building, with experience in influencing stakeholders and establishing and maintaining strong partnerships;
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills;
• Commitment to Search’s aims and a clear understanding of the links between policy, lobbying, campaigning, and how policy change can be achieved through effective advocacy;
• Ability to identify issues and to use sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems;
• Good knowledge of the political, economic, and social dimensions of the Niger Delta region
• Ability to work under extreme pressure in a highly stressful environment;
• Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the governance and EW/ER field;
• Basics financial management skills;
• Knowledge of other languages spoken in the states will be an advantage;
• Strong command of the English language, with excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal communication 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.

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Job Responsibilities – Representation and coordination:

• Under the guidance of the Head of Programme Implementation – Niger Delta, represents Search in the project implementation initiatives;
• Provides orientation of Search at the local level and supervises staff comprising Coordinators, Officers and Assistants under the project;
• Provides strong coordination support to NGOs, partners, and national authorities through the establishment of wider consultation and collaborative processes to achieve the project goal.
• Responsible for the coordination of all project activities.
• Be Search’s media contact for the project when delegated by the Country Director / Head of Programme Implementation – Niger Delta;
• Represent Search with donors in the absence and instance of the Head of Programme Implementation.
• Program strategy, development, and planning:
• Support in implementing Search’s strategic directions in the region;
• Collaborate with relevant staff in other Search offices for quality program development and planning;
• Support in coordinating new business development, including coordinating the development of concept notes and proposals; and
• Advises Country Management on program needs
• Program oversight, quality assurance, reporting:
• Ensures proper implementation of the project based on continuous monitoring and analysis of the core objectives of the projects as outlined above;
• Leads the project and facilitates the attainment of the project expected results in the implementation states, in close collaboration with the Head of Programme Implementation;
• Ensures effective application of results-based management methodologies.
• Develop and monitor project work plans, effectiveness, and achievement of results;
• Monitors budgets versus actuals and cash flow for the project;
• Steer the project’s activities to meaningfully address needs in the ever-changing context;
• Ensures all donor and internal reports are submitted within internal deadlines and to expected quality;
• Build coalitions and networks with local partners for the project’s effectiveness.
• Human Resources Management and Organizational Development
• Provide leadership support to the project staff and promote best practices in human resources management;
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian law and SFCG procedures on the project;
• Provide leadership support for the adequate implementation of the performance management system including performance objectives and planning, review, appraisal, and staff development; and
• Provide Coaching and Counseling advice to staff when necessary and lead initiatives to develop staff capacity
• Leadership
• Contribute to the discussions around the overall strategy and direction of the country program and the organization;
• Ensure that the project is maintaining a coordinated and agreed information exchange both internally and in its dealing with external parties;
• Ensure effective implementation and compliance with the overall finance and guidance manual and compliance with procedures required by grant or contract agreements;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area is required while a Master’s in Conflict Resolution, International Relations, Project Management, or a related field would be an added benefit;
• At least 7 years of experience in peacebuilding, advocacy, dialogue, Do No Harm, training, and capacity-building-related work.
• At least five (5) years of experience in managing teams and projects in the field of conflict resolution, conflict transformation, advocacy, and training development or related fields.

Other Relevant Requirements

• Knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of peace, conflict transformation, governance, development and humanitarian issues;
• Good knowledge of the country context, context of the Niger Delta Region and ability to network with both civil society and public sector
• Ability to review and analyze and interpret financial reports, budget versus actuals, financial projections and procurement documentation;
• Good interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional working relationships;
• Analytical capacity, including the ability to analyze and articulate peace, human security and conflict issues;
• Ability to work with people at all levels, ranging from high-level national officials to community leaders;
• Experience in setting performance objectives of teams and leading a team.
• Willingness to keep abreast of new developments on security sector reforms,, policies,  laws  and peace-building fields;
• Good knowledge of Niger Delta Region, including the political, economic, development and social dimensions;
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) and other softwares
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed
• Willingness and desire to learn while demonstrating self-initiative
• Ability to adapt to new cultures and work in diverse environments
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of respect and inclusion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English is a requirement

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Major duties and responsibilities

• Support the Finance Lead in the effective financial management of the project.
• Ensure proper documentation of vouchers and receipts, financial reporting, proper coding of expenses, distribution of payments, tracking petty cash distribution and bank deposits;
• Work closely with the Admin and Logistics unit to ensure timely payments for goods and services rendered to SFCG;
• Support Finance Lead to strengthen financial and accounting systems – identifying gaps, weaknesses, and issues and recommending and implementing solutions;
• Ensure compliance with SFCG and donor accounting requirements.
• Undertake regular reconciliation and other expenditures and income, according to agreed timeframes and standards.
• Ensure timely remittance of PAYE, Pension, WHT, NSITF, and NHF on a monthly basis.
• Collaborate with SFCG finance teams in order to fulfill payments and other project expenditures.
• Ensure that all expenditure is charged to the correct budget line.
• Liaise with the Finance Lead to ensure smooth and proper coordination related to regular payments and purchases
• Ensure overall financial compliance and management across the consortium
• Conduct internal verification within the consortium to ensure costs eligibility and compliance
• Support the reporting process by ensuring all documents supporting transactions are collated, reviewed, and reconciled before submission to the Finance Lead for upload to the system.
• Support the Finance Lead to maintain a tracker of all subcontracts and other activities under grants.
• Review and monitor budget performance by analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
• Manage transactions effectively and efficiently to ensure quality reporting.
• Do a proper archiving of all supporting documents
• Carries out tasks in support of assigned activities, such as photocopying, processing paperwork, and organizing meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance, Banking and Finance, or Business Administration and Management.
• An ICAN, ANAN, or ACCA Certification or a Master’s Degree in Accounting would be an added advantage.
• 1 year or above of professional experience providing finance, administrative, logistical, and/or operational support
• Experience working in an NGO or civil society is a plus
• Experience working with little or no supervision

Other Relevant Requirements

• Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development principles and a demonstrable understanding of conflict/post-conflict development contexts
• Excellent in English (oral and written)
• Ability to plan, organize work, communicate, and reports effectively (both in writing and verbally)
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines; team player and effective communicator,
• Strong IT skills (Email, Microsoft Office applications, Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, Presentation).
• Good reporting capacity and experience
• Ability to function effectively under stressful conditions such as heavy workloads, and deadlines.

Deadline: Aug 25, 2023.

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