Field Officer - Jos Job at SFCG Nigeria

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Job Title: Field Officer

Location: Jos Nigeria  

Employer: Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Summary of SFCG Nigeria:

Since 2003, SFCG has worked through its multi-media division, Common Ground Productions, in Nigeria, from 2004 to 2008 producing and broadcasting a TV series targeting a youth audience. In 2010, SFCG began building its engagement in Nigeria, initiating a multi-year conflict transformation program, utilising media and support to civil society in order to expand and deepen the impact of the Common Ground approach in Nigeria. SFCG has established a permanent presence in Abuja as an operational base for a number of initiatives comprising the country program.  SFCG works to support peaceful resolution of conflict in the areas of Nigeria such as the Niger Delta and Jos.

SFCG-Nigeria recently began an 18-month project which focuses on Support in Promoting Building a Peace Architecture in Jos.

Summary of Position: The Field Officer will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the implementation of activities, in close coordination with SFCG-Nigeria's local partners.

Responsibilities:

The Field Officer's duties include but are not limited to:

•   Work with partners to facilitate community meetings and events with various community stakeholders including traditional leaders, youth, ex-militants, women, government officials, and police on topics of conflict resolution, community building and reintegration;

•   Provide support to all community-based evaluation processes including activities such as convening focus groups, working with partners to identify surveyors, and taking notes during focus group discussions;

•   Visit target communities regularly to implement, oversee, and facilitate project activities, including troubleshooting as needed;

•   Meet regularly with SFCG-Nigeria staff to review progress of projects against project objectives, indicators and deliverables, and give meaningful input and recommendations into the project management and institutional learning; and

•   Be directly engaged in the continuing development of the organisation, its mission, and its staff, through the sharing of experience and knowledge.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

The Position Holder will possess:

•   A minimum of three (3) years of work experience in community development including facilitation, project design, and implementation;

•   At least two (2) years of experience specific to working in communities in Jos;

•   A Bachelor's degree in a related field;

•   The demonstrated ability to successfully facilitate using participatory methods;

•   The demonstrated ability to build diverse teams using a collaborative process;

•   Excellent communication skills;

•   The ability to effectively liaise with government officials, partners, and community members;

•   High standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality;

•   The ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment;

•   Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a proactive approach;

•   The ability to multi-task and work to meet tight deadlines;

•   Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as web browsers; and

•   The ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Desirable competencies include:

•   Experience working internationally and specifically in conflict/fragile state environments; and

•   Prior experience with the use of media in a conflict resolution or developmental context.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, with excellent benefits.

Application Hints: Please be sure to include minimum salary requirements (in currency figures) or current salary, projected start date, and to mention where you found this posting. No phone calls please.

Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline: Wednesday, July 31,  2013.

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