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Borno Maiduguri |
Posted 5 years ago |
Job Title: Field Team Coordinator
Job ID: 28269
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Practice Area – Job Family: Peace Building – PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Grade: NOB
Vacancy Type: FTA Local
Posting Type: Common System
Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension
Background
Since 2009, nearly 15 million people in Nigeria´s North-East have been affected by the conflict with Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wal-Jihad (JAS), a Non-State Armed Group (NSAG), labelled by the media and commonly referred to as “Boko Haram”, and the resulting military operations in North-East Nigeria. The conflict became particularly intense in 2013, leading to the loss of an estimated 30,000 lives and the displacement of over 1.8 million people. Current numbers of active members within the NSAGs are not known but estimates range from 5,000 to 20,000. The number of detainees under military control is estimated at around 7,000 with the number expected to rise as counter insurgency efforts continue and avenues for surrender become more viable. The past years have brought significant progress on the military front. NSAGs no longer control vast swathes of territory and have taken to asymmetric warfare to deal with the evolving military campaign. Despite these successes, the number and sophistication of insurgency attacks have been on the rise since early December 2018.
Required Skills and Experience
Education and Certificate:
- Master Degree in Social/Political Science, International Development, Conflict-resolution, and Peace-building or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience. More than 3 years of international experience is an asset;
- Solid professional experience in management and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams;
- Professional and practical experience and technical ability in designing, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
- Good interpersonal skills with experience in networking with partners at all levels (local governance, UN agencies, donors, private sector, NGOs and local community based rganizations);
- Experience in post conflict environment is a strong advantage. Knowledge of socio-economic, culture, and community development issues in the the North-East Nigeira and Lake Chad Basin region is an asset.
- Proven experience in result-based reporting, public relations/communication. Prior experience on monitoring and evaluation is an asset.
- Proficiency in usage of computers, office software packages and advance project management software as well as in handling of web-based management system.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- The ability to communicate effectively in Kanuri, Hausa, or any other local language spoken in the NE region is an asset.
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Job Features
Deadline | 31st January, 2020. |