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Consultant (Stakeholder Analysis and Government Capacity Needs Assessment) is needed at Mercy Corps
JOB TITLE: Consultant (Stakeholder Analysis and Government Capacity Needs Assessment)
LOCATION: Borno
Background
- The Northeast Conflict Management and Stabilization (NE-CMS) Program is funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) to improve security and reduce support for violence in Borno State in Northeast Nigeria. Following two previous phases of the program starting in August 2016, the NE-CMS program entered Phase III in August 2019 for an additional two-year implementation period, which is expected to result in:
- Citizens are more civically engaged, and civilian government are more transparent and inclusive in addressing community needs around service delivery
- Communities demonstrate improved trust and social cohesion within and between actors at the local level
- Local decision-making spaces and peacebuilding processes are equitable and inclusive of marginalized social groups, especially youth and women.
- The consortium aims to achieve these outcomes through a range of activities: engaging government in capacity building and mentorship, supporting traditional leaders and communities to conduct advocacy and accountability activities; encouraging dialogue and psychological trauma healing among diverse stakeholders to generate trusting relationships, nurture reconciliation, and mitigate potential future crises; and establishing parallel safe spaces for women and youth to ensure that they can effectively contribute to peacebuilding. NE-CMS operates in five targets LGAs, namely: Maiduguri Municipal Council (MMC), Jere, Dikwa, Dambo, Gwoza. A key output expected of Outcome one of NE-CMS as stated above is Capacity Building for Participatory Governance. This assessment will contribute significantly to delivering on this output, hence the actualization of Outcome 1 of the NE-CMS program.
Skills and Experience Required of the Consultant
The consultant is expected to have the following skills and qualifications:
- Advanced Degrees in Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences or related discipline;
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in conducting organizational/government capacity needs assessments, experience with self-assessment processes will be an advantage;
- At least 5 years of experience working in organizational development, capacity building in the specified area;
- An understanding of the socio-political and economic context of Borno State;
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English/
- Ability to speak Hausa; Kanuri language ability will be an added advantage;
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work well with diverse people.
- Be resident in Maiduguri, Borno State
The Consultant will report to:
- Program Manager, NE-CMS
The Consultant will work closely with:
- Governance and Advocacy Coordinator, NE-CMS
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application package to: [email protected] The title/subject of your email and application should be the position you are applying for.
Submission of Applications
The candidate MUST include in the application package:
- CV showing similar experience with 3 referees
- Area of coverage and proposed implementation plan
- Implementation plan with a clear timeline and milestones
- Financial proposal/cost to deliver the job.
Job Features
Job Category | Consulting / Business Strategy/ Planning |
Deadline | 28th May, 2020. |