ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Reporting to: Manager, Humanitarian and Resilience
Duration; 6 months (July - December 2020)
Internal Relationships: Entire AAN team.
External Relationships: Partners, Donors, CSOs and relevant government agencies.
Job Purpose
The Job Holder will support the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting on ActionAid Nigeria’s Humanitarian Development Nexus actions, ensure adequate engagements with relevant stakeholders, mobilization and participation of national organizations as well as support in undertaking effective and appropriate documentation and shared learning systems, that will collectively contribute to improved programme quality and impact towards realization of the programme objectives.
Specific Responsibilities
Programme:
With support from the Manager, Humanitarian and Resilience develop, implement and monitor quarterly, monthly and weekly activity plans including budget and procurement to achieve expected results.
Provide policy, technical and operational advice and support on advancing sustainable development in crisis and post-crisis contexts and ensuring linkages with humanitarian and development, planning and programming, including prevention and disaster risk reduction (DRR).
Support national actors working in the humanitarian sector and contribute to growing discussions around the new way of working as captured by the World Humanitarian Submit.
Produce periodic and quality analytical products on the Human Development (HD) nexus matters in Nigeria
Support in planning and capacity building training workshops for humanitarian organizations on the Humanitarian Development nexus
Establish and maintain contacts with relevant government officials, UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions, media, etc.; ensures appropriate mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information that would further AAN humanitarian work
Support systems and manage the process of timely project and other reporting, including following up on internal and external reports and ensuring compliance with terms of reference and consultancies.
Participate in proposal development Facilitate and support relevant capacity needs as identified from humanitarian nexus engagements
Ensure the implementation of AAN methodologies at the community and states’ level
Capacity Development 2:
Develop training modules and facilitate trainings of groups and organizations on the Humanitarian development nexus warning systems resilience, access to credits and farming techniques
Support system strengthening and organizational development
Communication and Reporting:
Managing external communications including handling queries and issues on a timely and appropriate basis.
Set up effective communication mechanisms from community to AAN; other partners or other relevant stakeholders including security agents and other MDAs.
Work with relevant units to ensure implementation of planned activities
Work with AAN communications hub to provide content on Humanitarian Development nexus activities for our media including social media spaces.
Ensure adequate and effective documentation of all reports within the unit
Financial Management:
Actively participate in developing project budgets for the humanitarian unit project in accordance with AA financial guidelines.
Facilitate the financial processes for service providers engaged by the unit
General:
Participate in, or lead where necessary, any programme, procedure or strategy to enhance the goal and objectives of AAN Humanitarian & Resilience unit.
Actively take part in the overall policy, programme, procedures and strategy development of AAN in general.
Active engagement in community mobilization and programming and movement building
Assume any other responsibilities relevant to the position as assigned by line manager
Persons Specifications
Education/ Qualifications
Essential:
First degree in social sciences or arts/humanities
Desirable:
Membership of relevant professional Institute
Masters’ degree in relevant
Experience
Essential:
At least three years’ post NYSC experience
At least two years’ experience in similar position in the development sector
Experience in community mobilization
Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general)
Desirable:
Experience working on a conflict project and intervening at community levels
Skill Abilities
Essential:
Excellent analytical skills
Strong communication & writing skills
Active presence on social media
Computer skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft office
Ability to implement data management systems
Fluency in spoken and written English language
Highly numerate
Excellent planning and prioritization skills
Excellent (proven) interpersonal skills
Desirable:
Experience working with youth, women groups and persons with disabilities
Personal Qualities:
Team player, 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.
Self-motivated person able to work with minimum supervision
Effectively promote AAN’s mission values, and objectives
Application Closing Date
28th June, 2020.
Method of Applications
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV in one document in an MSWord attachment to to: Jobopenings.Nigeria@actionaid.org Subject line of email must state clearly - Programme Advisor, Humanitarian (Consultancy Position).
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women and candidates from the North East and North West are particularly encouraged.
While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.