Gender and Conflict Adviser at Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme(NSRP)

The Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP) is supported by DFID/UKAID and is managed by a consortium made up of British Council, International Alert arid Social Development Direct. The programme seeks to deliver interventions to reduce the impacts of violent conflict and promote reconciliation processes. The focus will be on the national level and in eight focal states.

NSRP is looking for committed and experienced individuals to join the senior technical team of this innovative and exciting programme. Experience of working on programmes in conflict-affected environments, either in Nigeria or other countries, is imperative for all posts.

Job Title: Gender and Conflict Adviser

Location: Abuja

Duties/ Responsibilities

• The Gender and Conflict Adviser will provide strategic leadership within the NSRP team and will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the programmes gender strategy.
• S/he will provide technical support and training across the NSRP team, among partners and with external stakeholders to ensure that delivery across all aspects of the programme are informed by gender and conflict anaiysis and address gender discrimination.
• S/he will foster collaboration between NRSP and other groups working to address gender and exclusion in Nigeria.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include a relevant postgraduate qualification (Human Rights, Gender or Conflict Studies) and at least 8 years experience of working for a government, NGO or donor programme on gender discrimination, preferably in conflict-affected environments.
• Strong research skills, and experience in communication and advocacy is also important for this post.

Application Closing Date
6th November, 2012

Method of Application
Interested candidates should click here to download and complete their application forms and submit completed application forms to: genderandconflictadviser@gridconsulting.net . Clearly stating the job title as the subject of your email. CVs and PDF completed forms will not be accepted

Note: All post holders will be based in Abuja but will make frequent visits to NSRPs regional offices in Maiduguri, Kano, Jos and Port Harcourt and to all the focal states.