Background
Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) is a non-governmental organization which has been engaged in developmental works in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States for the past 50 years. JDPC also focuses on Agriculture, WaSH, Nutrition, MHPSS and other emergency programming, reaching out to all persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality.
JDPC is inviting suitably qualified candidates for the above-mentioned position to work in Maiduguri, Jere LGA
Positions: Social Cohesion Project Officer
Duration: 12 Months with possible extension
Location: Maiduguri,
Travel Required: Yes
Post Description:
You will support the implementation of the agriculture activities (Crops and Poultry rearing) at the field level in MMC, Jere LGAs. You will directly work with project participants, agriculture extension workers, village agents and local stakeholders in ensuring implementation of robust agriculture activities as per DRIVE proposal. You will work collaboratively as a team member with the other JDPC and CRS staffs under the leadership of the JDPC to sequence and layer all sector interventions to achieve optimal integration and impact for the poor and vulnerable. You will support planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, program quality and reporting for agriculture and livelihood activities. Your management skills and knowledge will ensure that DRIVE implements high-quality, cost effective and locally appropriate agriculture activities in the target communities of Jere LGA as per proposal and contribute to program improvements and adaptations
Key Responsibilities:
- Support DRIVE in the coordination and implementation of all assigned community level engagement activities in the Jere communities as outlined in the DRIVE DIP.
- Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist DRIVE in their efforts to reflect on project experiences related to community engagement.
- Support the SPO Government Liaison in facilitating engagement between community level stakeholders and LGA and State level stakeholders.
- Work with DRIVE sector team leads to plan, schedule and implement a program of training for community stakeholders, ABC members on trauma awareness and social cohesion.
- Plan and facilitate training and ToT events for DRIVE sector staff on social cohesion and trauma awareness.
- Ensure that feedback on DRIVE from community level stakeholders is systematically collected and shared with DRIVE program leadership.
- Lead JDPC in the mobilization, formation and capacity development of DRIVE ABCs. Work with the JDPC DRIVE team to develop capacity development plans for committee members to strengthen their participation in planning, organizing, overseeing and monitoring and providing feedback to strengthen implementation of DRIVE sector activities.
- Set up and facilitate the ABCs to conduct an agreed schedule of meetings with DRIVE program sector leadership. Ensure that JDPC circulates the agenda, action points and concerns from the meetings to senior management and documents follow up action and reporting back to committees.
- Coordinate communication and facilitate information sharing between the DRIVE project teams and project beneficiaries at the community level in the target communities of MMC/ Jere. Assist JDPC in strengthening community interest, involvement and support networks.
- Support JDPC to liaise with various community level stakeholders in the DRIVE communities and mobilize them to ensure full involvement of community leaders, community representatives, and local government representatives in the overall implementation and improvement of project activities.
- Support the DRIVE field teams to identify community entry points, potential conflict triggers related to program activities and devise mitigating measures where needed.
- In coordination with the project team support capacity building events for community representatives.
- Compile data provided at the community level as per project requirements and contribute to the preparation of reports.
- Support JDPC to develop and maintain a directory of community stakeholders directory to include but not limited to key contacts in the community, ABC members, CBOs and LGA officials.
Basic Qualifications
- Secondary School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum three to five years’ experience working in project support and community engagement in Northeast Nigeria.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills.
- Skills and experience in training and facilitating training on social cohesion and trauma awareness at community level.
- Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to organize and prioritize a variety of initiatives
- Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
- Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
- Good knowledge of local and state government structures, practices and protocols
- Detailed knowledge of local community cultures, leaders, customs and practices in MMC/Jere.
- Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
- Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
Required Languages – English, Hausa and Kanuri are essential. Proficiency in another language used in MMC/Jere, such as Shuwa Arabic or Fulani is desirable
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 60% of the time to field locations throughout the work week.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: DRIVE sector teams, MEAL and Operations staff on DRIVE
External: traditional and community leaders, LGA and ward level officials and leaders in MMC/Jere.
Personal Skills
- Strong sensitivity and respect for local cultures
- Professional manners in dealing with community members and co-workers.
- Strong listening skills combined with excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Posses good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments • Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills
- Good writing skills in English.
- Ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with other JDPC staff.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should click the link bekow to apply not later than 11:59pm on Wednesday the 20th of November 2024. JDPC reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Note:
- Females are encouraged to apply
- Attach your CV and Cover letter in one document
JDPC has zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted afterwards.
