Nigeria Coordinator

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

Support the identification of key stakeholders in Nigeria
Develop and maintain linkages with key stakeholders on request from the USEDATA Regional Director
Consult with identified stakeholders within civil society, government, and extractive industry on how to source data in-country
Support the establishment of the National Steering Group (NSG) for the Nigeria data pilot
Support the collection of in-country data as identified and prioritised by the technical team
Provide inputs and gather information in-country including key issues, political and environmental considerations and stakeholder issues
Support the USEDATA Regional Director on the technical design of the Nigeria data pilot, based on contextual mapping and country requirements
Support the identification, planning and implementation of the Nigeria data pilot activities
Compile country-level information for inputs to project reports and other documents
Support the drafting of inputs for country-level project reporting
Monitor, evaluate and report on the progress and outputs of the Nigeria data pilot as per the results framework
Represent Montrose within the country as appropriate
Any other duties that arise for which engagement is appropriate

 
Skills and Experience:
 

A minimum of five years’ experience in Nigeria related to the extractive industries sector
Deep contextual knowledge and understanding of Nigeria
Extensive knowledge and background of Nigeria’s extractive industries sector
Experience engaging with private, public and civil society sectors in Nigeria and able to move between players, building trust and common goals
Sufficient understanding of open data
Track record of working in a team and ability to work remotely
Extensive experience in research and data collection
Excellent experience with stakeholder engagement, preferably in Nigeria
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Understanding of DFID and other large donors
Proficient computer skills, in particular Microsoft applications

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity please submit a detailed CV together with a covering letter explaining how you are suited for the position to hruk@montroseint.com by 20 January 2016.

Apply via :

hruk@montroseint.com