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International Alert is one of the world's leading peacebuilding organisations, with over 30 years of experience supporting communities, advising governments, organisations and companies on how to build peace. Alert works with people in conflict-affected and threatened areas to make a positive difference for peace; to improve the substance and implementation of international policies relevant to peacebuilding; and to strengthen the peacebuilding sector.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Officer
Locations: Bauchi & Yobe
Purpose
International Alert has launched a twenty-four (24) months project titled “Matasa Ku Taso: Youth Arise!”, in Bauchi and Yobe states, funded by the European Commission (EC).
The Youth, Crisis and Fragility project builds on Alerts’ previous engagements in Yobe which highlighted that youth exclusion from decision-making on peace and security, local governance, and development is a key cause of fragility globally.
The overall objective of the project is to increase the leadership role of young people in addressing local drivers of conflict and fragility in Bauchi and Yobe States through enhanced youth participation in conflict prevention, mitigation and management, and increased youth access to decision-making on local development and economic empowerment initiatives.
The post holder will support the project coordinator in planning activities while also working with partners in activity implementation.
S / he will be involved in activity monitoring and liaising with project stakeholders, and periodic reporting
The Project Officer supports the Coordinator in planning activities, working with partners to implement, monitoring and liaising with project stakeholders, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Project implementation:
Work with the Project Coordinator and implementing partner to develop and update monthly, quarterly and annual workplans
Ensure financial and logistical preparation of activities in line with workplan and project strategy
Develop and maintain relationships with key project stakeholders at activity sites, including implementing partner staff
Lead and facilitate activities, as required
Monitor the conflict context in activity sites and provide timely feedback to the Project Coordinator
Liaise and coordinate with other NGOs operating in activity sites
Financial Management:
Plan activity expenditure and request funds in a timely and accurate manner
Oversee expenditure during activities (including implementing partner activities) and ensure this is in line with project outcomes, and Alert and donor policies
Ensure compliant financial documentation is collected during activities
Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation:
Contribute to developing and implementing project monitoring and evaluation plan
Collect quantitative and qualitative information during activities in line with M&E plan
Support project assessments, at inception, mid-term and end of project evaluations, including participating in data collection
Prepare activity reports and contribute to donor reports e. Collect case study information and follow-up with project participants
Coordination with other Alert staff and stakeholders in the region:
Participate actively in the management processes of the team, including team meetings, sharing of information, context analysis, and strategy development
Participate in relevant state level strategic forums, as delegated by line manager
Collaborate with the Security Officer to provide regular security and context analysis which will inform program adaptation.
Any other reasonable activities as determined by the line manage
Qualifications and Experience
University degree in relevant field
At least 4 years of work experience in community engagement or similar field. Experience with an international NGO would be an asset
Demonstrated experience working in the field of governance, peacebuilding and working with youth.
Experience working on youth’s engagement interventions in a similar context
Excellent coordination and communication skills
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work under pressure and in a high-risk security environment
Willingness to travel regularly to rural locations
English (oral and written), and Hausa fluency. Knowledge of any other languages prevalent in Bauchi and Yobe would be an advantage.
Application Closing Date
5pm 19th March, 2021.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV of maximum 3 pages and a cover letter of maximum 1 page in Word or PDF format as one document to: [email protected] using the job title and location as the subject of the email. Include your salary requirements.
Note
Applications that do not follow the above requirements will not be considered.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Please do not send follow-up emails or calls. International Alert is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be judged strictly on the basis of merit