Background:
Concern for Women and Children Development Foundation (COWACDI) is a woman- led organization born out of passion for the wellbeing of Women and Children in Nigeria. It has a special interest in mitigating the suffering of the vulnerable persons (mostly Women & Children) in times of crisis. Currently the organization has focused its attention on the Northeast of Nigeria with special emphasis in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states (the BAY states) due to the decade old crises. COWACDI intervenes through community-based approach in addressing Gender-Based Violence prevention and response programmes, child protection, peace-building programmes and empowerment of youth and women. Since its establishment in 2005, humanitarian and developmental interventions have been implemented in Protection, Peace Building, Housing Land & Property (HLP), Non-food Items (NFI), Livelihood. COWACDI operates with full respect for humanitarian law and works with concrete policies and principles of international standard such as humanity, do no harm, impartiality, neutrality and independence and accountability to affected population and Zero Tolerance to Fraud and related activities. As part of our efforts to address the persistent gender-based violence and inequality in Borno State, we are implementing a project aimed at promoting gender awareness and sensitization among community members.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
| Job Type: | Part Time |
| Qualification: | Degree/HND/Diploma |
| Experience: | 2-4 years |
| Location: | Bama LGA, Borno State |
| Job Field: | Facilitator |
Contractual Arrangement: External Facilitator
Contract Duration: 1 month
Job Description:
- The facilitator will design a comprehensive facilitation plan and agenda for the skills acquisition, including interactive sessions during the training, group discussions, and presentations.
- Prepare a training document, PowerPoint presentations for effective training of participants and apply the intended outcome of the training.
- Deliver the training program for participants as per the plan scheduled in close consultation with COWACDI Program Staff. The training will be conducted in Bama LGA, Borno State
- Conduct pre-training and post-training evaluations of the training and include the results in the main report.
- Prepare training materials including developing a methodological note that outlines the overall training process review and adapts training materials in coordination with the COWACDI Program Team. Prepare presentations and documents for all sessions.
- Provide all the necessary tools and materials to enable participants to undertake training.
- Prepare and submit activity report for the session conducted at the end of the training regarding the delivery of the training programme.
- Providing all necessary tools and materials to enable participants to undertake the training.
- Develop topics to be covered during each training session for the participants.
- Prepare and submit a detailed activity report with good picture evidence, impact result outcome and lesson learn.
Desirable Skills/Quality:
- Excellent written and spoken English, knowledge of local dialect is an added advantage i.e. (Kanuri and Hausa)
- Extent and relevance of experience in working in humanitarian context in the field of skills acquisition.
- Excellent computer skills, communication, writing and presentation.
- Proven experience leading and facilitating strategic planning sessions for skill acquisition training. Proficiency in MS Office
- Aptitude in creative problem-solving
- Ability to identify key business drivers and trends and develop strategies to address them Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple participants. Certified strong business analytical and critical thinking abilities is a plus.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Qualifications Required: Education
- Degree, HND, Diploma in business administration, organizational development or a related field.
Experience
- At least 2-4 years of progressively responsible experience in multilateral skills acquisition or civil society organization.
- Proven experience leading and facilitating strategic planning sessions for skill acquisition training. Experience in national and community-level skills acquisition.
ApplicationClosing Date: 25th July, 2025 3:00pm.
Due to the urgency of this position application will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No application after the closing date will be considered.
Application materials:
- Interested parties should submit a concise proposal for how the work will be carried out.
- Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their bids alongside detailed proposals, indicating their work schedule from the commencement to the end of the facilitating. Included should be technical approach and suggested timeline (maximum 4 pages)
- Budget for work to be undertaken (submitted in a single Excel worksheet and broken down into personnel, fees, travel and others evidence of similar engagement.
How to apply
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and willing to contribute towards the achievement of our goals should forward their application containing a CV and Letter of interest in Single PDF format using the position and location “PEACE BUILDING FACILITATOR, BAMA LGA, BORNO STATE” as the subject of the email to [email protected]
Additional Information
COWACDI is an equal –opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, etc. Kindly ensure that you can work in this location when applying.
COWACDI regrets that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to reply to every applicant. If you are being considered for the role, a recruiter will contact you. If you are not contacted within 2 weeks, you should consider your application not successful on this occasion.
Note: Never pay for any training, certificate, assessment, or testing to the recruiter.
COWACDI has zero tolerance Sexual exploitation and abuse
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