Conflict and differences are inevitable. Violence is not. We partner with people around the world to ignite shared solutions to destructive conflicts. We work at all levels of society to build sustainable peace through three main avenues: Dialogue+, Media+, and Community+.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 2 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Project Management
Roles and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and arrange all logistics for various meetings, and workshops, including invitations, venue, participants travel and accommodation while working with the logistics team to ensure that logistical management for project implementation is provided in real time
- In collaboration with the line manager, facilitate the creation and implementation of a detailed annual work-plan, which identifies sequences of activities needed to successfully implement the project and ensure project objectives are met;
- In collaboration with key stakeholders, facilitate the development and roll-out of detailed implementation plans at the State and National level;
- Review the project schedule with the line Manager and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise and regularly review the schedule as required;
- Document project activities and ensure that all project data is appropriately secured;
- Monitor the progress of the project implementation and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the project remains on track and is successfully implemented;
- Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project.
- The Project Officer will document the program activities, the planning of different activities, under the supervision of the thematic experts.
- Liaise with stakeholders as assigned by the project manager.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Peacebuilding, Development Studies, Media & Communications or a related discipline (or equivalent experience,)
Required Experience
- A good understanding of the North region of Nigeria, particularly in terms of key political, social, security and economic issues
- At least 2 year experience of project implementation, including engagement with several actors – governments, community, and religious leaders, civil society, governments, security organizations and specialist networks, etc.
Other Relevant Requirements
- Resident in Abuja, speaks local language Hausa fluently
- Excellent diplomacy and interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a non-partisan manner, appreciating gender, cultural and ethnic diversity
- Attention to detail and ability to follow up on tasks to completion is required.
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative to generate valuable findings and communicate them in a timely manner.
- Ability to efficiently create and send reports during critical times or deadlines.
- Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
- Prior experience in advocacy, liaison and collaboration with donors, partners, security agencies, relevant government agencies, security forces and media is desirable.
- Experience working in a conflict (hard to reach) environment is a plus.
Method of Application
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