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Borno Maiduguri |
Posted 5 years ago |
Job Title: Community Engagement Analyst
Job ID: 28268
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Slots: 2 Openings
Practice Area – Job Family: Management – Programme
Grade: NOA
Vacancy Type: FTA Local
Posting Type: Common System
Bureau: Africa
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’s Degree in Social / Political Science, International Development, Conflict-resolution, and Peace-building or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in social development, community development, or poverty reduction. Past experience working with UNDP/UN is an assset;
- Experience on community mobilization and engagement and social cohesion, addressing issues of community development and early recovery.
- Experience in post-conflict environment is a strong advantage. Knowledge of socio-economic, culture, and community development issues in 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. |