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Job Title: INGO Forum Engagement and Information Focal Point
Position Overview:
The INGO Forum Engagement and Information Focal Point will have extensive experience in the humanitarian and/or development sectors in Nigeria with a strong familiarity with the political terrain.
Specific Objectives:
- In support to the INGO Forum and its 14 current member organizations, s/he will serve as an information focal point linking Abuja coordination with up-to-date realities in the NE through proactive engagement with identified personnel and through employment of simplified streamlined information collection and sharing techniques.
- In collaboration with field managers of member organizations based in the NE (starting with Borno for first half of 2016), s/he will help facilitate action-oriented coordination discussions and identify opportunities for improvement, both within INGOs and on behalf of other partners/stakeholders.
- As a main link between the INGO community and the Nigerian NGO community, s/he will actively engage with local NGOs to identify opportunities for collaboration and to build high-yielding partnership. (Leading advocacy and Representation)
Qualifications:
- Advanced university degree in law, political science, international relations, journalism, social sciences, international development or related technical field (minimum master degree).
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of the international humanitarian/development system and the mandates of the actors involved.
- Willingness to learn and interest in humanitarian practice.
- Commitment to international humanitarian standards and principles.
- Excellent writing, editing and analytical skills and ability to formulate well-targeted strategic documents.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment and Flexibility in terms of office hours.
- Proven experience in influencing for policy change and practice.
- Experience facilitating meetings in high-pressure professional setting.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience in humanitarian setting.
- Experience in an NGO (local or international), in a newspaper or research institution.
- Knowledge of and contacts in Nigerian NGOs.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience in the International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) and Humanitarian context
- Masters’ degree in law, political science, international relations, journalism, social sciences, international development or related technical field.
Job Title: INGO Forum Support Manager
Position Overview:
The INGO Forum Manager will be a motivated learner and a passionate activist for the improvement of the development/humanitarian situation in Nigeria and for the role of civil society in this context.
Specific Objectives:
- As a support staff to the INGO Forum in Nigeria, she/he will compile information/data and produce briefs on humanitarian and development issues, Members’ programs and other issues as required.
- The Manager will also assist in mobilizing Forum Members, preparing meetings, taking minutes and organizing trainings and events. This will be an opportunity for a committed worker to learn about coordination and the humanitarian sector in general, while developing research, analytical and organizational skills.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in law, political science, international relations, journalism, social sciences, international development or related technical field.
- Essential Skills and Experience:
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required
- Willingness to learn and interest in humanitarian practice.
- Commitment to international humanitarian standards and principles.
- Excellent writing, editing and analytical skills and ability to formulate well-targeted documents.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.
- Flexibility in terms of office hours.
- Experience in an NGO (local or international), in a newspaper or research institution.
- Knowledge of and contacts in Nigerian NGOs.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience in the International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) and Humanitarian context
- Masters’ degree in law, political science, international relations, journalism, social sciences, international development or related technical field.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their applications by email to [email protected]
OR
Apply in person to the following addresses:
Abuja Office
House No. 3,69 Crescent, 6th Avenue,
Gwarinpa,
Abuja,
FCT.
Jigawa Office
079, Unguwar Kasarau Yamma
Dutse,
Jigawa State.
Yobe Office
No. 195/196,
Don Etebet Housing Estate,
Damaturu,
Yobe State.
Borno Office
96 West North,
Damboa Road GRA,
Behind Indimi House,
Damboa Road,
Maiduguri,
Borno State.
Note
- To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title in the email subject line, or on the application envelope. Applications received without these specifications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, no phone calls or follow-ups will be entertained.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Qualified women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.