The Center for Peace Studies (CPS), Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) is seeking for well-motivated individuals for its collaborative project with the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University, Virginia. The project "Strengthening Graduate Education in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution in Northern Nigeria" is sponsored by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP).
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Project Coordinator Research (PCR)
Job ID: 872086
Location: Sokoto
Job Descriptions
- The PCR leads the research and project management component of the CPS project, and will report directly to the Director of the Center for Peace Studies.
- PCR is a multi-task position, the person is expected to be versatile in project management and research using quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leads research and project management tasks of CPS.
- Supervise a Network of Peace and Conflict Studies Centers in Northern Nigeria.
- Conduct researches using qualitative and quantitative techniques.
- Project implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation.
- Finance, accounting and grant report writing responsibilities.
- Monitors CPS staff and supervise project contractors and consultants.
Qualifications
- A Master's Degree or it's equivalent is required in Peace and Conflict Studies or relevant disciplines such as Development Studies, Sociology, Psychology, History, Political Science or Economics.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in Project Management and Research.
- Ability to demonstrate facilitation and leadership skills in working in a competitive academic environment.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Application Closing Date
10th March, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application letter, Resume/CV and writing samples to:
[email protected]
For more enquries or questions about this position please email Ernest Ogbozor at:
[email protected]