Job Purpose
The Project Officer will be working on a project titled System and Structure Strengthening Approach against Radicalization to Violent Extremism.
The post holder will be based in Kogi, Nigeria and will be working with communities to understand contextual analysis, factors and issues of vulnerability, capacity to address them and support for groups and community resilience building and action.
S/he will report directly to the Program Manager, Human Security in Conflict and Emergencies (HSCE).
Specific Duties and Responsibilities Programme Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation:
Provide technical assistance to communities on counter-messaging and narratives of violent extremist groups
Develop quarterly plans within the framework of the project in general but particularly the agreed objectives and outputs for the year, in collaboration with partner organisation and the communities for the delivery of activities in support project objectives.
Implement on timely basis, agreed activities but also taking advantage of unplanned activities that may impact on the project.
Maintain, in collaboration with other partner in the field and the IASL unit, an efficient. M&E system that traces performance in process, progress in results and allows for easy retrieval of information.
Provide information to AAN that would link AAN’s national level policy advocacy work with community/state level issues.
Serve as liaison with communities and stakeholders on project communications and implementation of activities
Prepare Activity based Grants, Budget and support Communities in implementation
Report to Manager, Human Security in Conflict & Emergencies
Reporting and Accountability:
Submit to Program Manager timely informative reports, showing progress towards outputs and objectives of the project
Develop concept note for each programme activity for approval by the line manager.
Submit situational and any other non-routine reports when necessary or when asked to
Facilitate the sharing of information among stakeholders.
Submit success stories or case studies on lessons learnt for sharing.
Identify and recommend opportunities for collaboration and other forms of engagement by AAN outside the ambit of the Project.
Participate in programme meetings of the AAN Team, sharing experiences from the field, bringing up issues of general programme nature for collective decision making
Financial Management:
Participate in and contribute to the development of AAN annual plans and budgets
Submit timely financial reports on funds released for activities in the state ensuring compliance with AAN financial reporting requirements.
Support partners to develop realistic budgets, linking budgets to planned and agreed activities.
Actively source for and participate in fundraising activity for AAN including developing concept notes and proposals.
Representation:
Represent AAN in the state – including attending meetings on behalf of AAN
Others:
Carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the Program Manager.
Internal Relationships:
HSCE team, AAN team.
External Relationships:
Partners, Donors, CSOs, project communities and relevant Government agencies.
Persons Specifications Education/ Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Conflict & Peace Studies, social sciences or arts/humanities
Masters’ degree in a relevant field
Membership of relevant professional Institute
Experience:
At least Five (5) years post NYSC experience
Four (4) years’ experience in a similar position in the development sector preferably in community based work.
Experience of working with communities in conflict
Experience in organisational capacity development especially public sector institutions.
Experience in media relations
Skill Abilities:
Strong communication and writing skills
Ability to provide practical solutions within set deadlines.
Ability to maintain donor relationship and accountability in line with funding policies and standards.
Excellent skills to motivate and inspire a functional team will be essential
Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
Multi-tasking skills
Negotiation skills
Excellent planning and prioritization skills
Ability to manage conflict
Ability to motivate others to engage
Group facilitation skills
Ability to build and maintain community relationships
Highly numerate
Excellent Skills in Programme Information Management
Mobilisation skills
Strong community engagement skills
Personal Qualities:
A person of integrity, creative and takes initiative,
Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
A self motivated person able to work without close supervision
Able to effectively promote AAN’s mission, values, and objectives
Proven Leadership Qualities
Applicants should kindly send their applications in MSWord attachment to: vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org Subject line of emails must state clearly the Name of Applicant, Job Title of position and Location applied for e.g. Ibrahim, Joy: Project Officer – Kogi Click Here to View Description Click here to download the Application Form Note
Apply via :
vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org
