iMMAP is an international non governmental organisation that provides information management services to humanitarian and development organizations. Through information management, we help our partners target assistance to the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our core philosophy is that better data leads to better decisions and that better decisions lead to better outcomes. iMMAP’s critical support to information value chains helps to solve operational and strategic challenges of our partners in both emergency and development contexts by enabling evidence-based decision-making for better outcomes.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Capacity Building Manager
Location: Abuja
Job type: Contract
Type of Contract: National Employee
Expected Starting Date: 15 July 2025
Duration of the Contract: 25 months
Scope of Work
The Capacity Building Manager (CBM) will be a senior position in the country of assignment and must be an expert in information management for disaster preparedness.
The CBM will be responsible for conducting a capacity needs assessment of key stakeholders, developing evidence-based and tailored capacity-building training and learning modules, as well as supervising the capacity building activities of other project personnel.
In Nigeria, 3iS will implement a disaster preparedness project focused on capacity strengthening of local and national stakeholders. Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager (PM) and working in close collaboration with the headquarters (HQ) team, the CBM ensures that the country program meets the highest standard and is aligned with regional and global strategies.
Description of Duties
Team Management:
The CBM will supervise and provide technical support to the project team in-country.
Support the PM by participating in recruitment processes, helping to structure the project team in an efficient manner.
Under the direction of the PM, ensure the project team understands the technical requirements and provide support and guidance where needed.
Create and develop an organizational culture of accountability, responsibility and quality of services.
Create a positive, engaged and constructive working environment.
Capacity Needs Assessment:
In close collaboration with the PM, identify key stakeholders that work in information management and disaster preparedness for the capacity needs assessment.
Develop and deploy the required tools to assess the current level of knowledge and understanding, clearly identifying gaps and needs of key stakeholders.
Conduct in-person capacity needs assessment activities with key stakeholders, if necessary and applicable.
Capacity Building:
Based on the capacity needs assessment, develop evidence-based, tailored, and targeted capacity-building training and learning modules for key stakeholders to be conducted online and in-person as required.
Promote the use of skills development in free or open-source software and tools.
Provide one-on-one online and face-to-face coaching sessions with selected individuals.
Support HQ in developing global online learning content and conducting webinars when necessary.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:
Develop and regularly conduct technical pre- and post-training assessments.
Conduct key stakeholder surveys.
Track products, dissemination, and use where applicable.
Produce training reports and analysis on capacity building activities.
Regularly contribute to internal knowledge management
Resources management and planning:
Closely coordinate with the HR/Finance and Logistics teams to ensure anticipated planning of resources and procurements related to the delivery of the capacity building program.
Contribute to the budget planning in alignment with the programmatic needs of the capacity building plan.
Apply 3iS Policies and regulations.
Requirements
A university degree in Information Management, Information Systems or other relevant fields.
Educational or comparable experience in project management and artificial intelligence is a plus.
English (fluent) – essential
At least 8 years of capacity building experience related to information management with increasing responsibility in management positions.
Previous experience in disaster preparedness operations is required.
Previous experience in supervising program teams.
Previous experience in relating to local authorities/institutions, as well as with other stakeholders.
Knowledge of the country context and/or regional context is required.
Skills:
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Problem-solving capacities.
The ability to work in harsh operational environments.
The ability to create a positive and motivating working environment.