Wednesday, March 05, 2014

Vacancies In British Council Managed Nigeria Stability & Reconciliation Program

Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme: the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP) aims to reduce the incidences and impact of violent conflict in the worst affected regions of Nigeria. It is a large and complex programme working with Nigerian stakeholders to make conflict management processes and institutions more coordinated, inclusive and accountable; help mitigate some of the key economic drivers of violent conflict and promote the participation of women and girls in peace-building efforts. The programme began in 2012 and will run for five years with a budget of £30m (thirty million pound sterling). The programme is managed by the British Council in partnership with International Alert and Social Development Direct. The British Council has extensive experience working in Nigeria and has considerable influence and credibility among diverse Nigerian stakeholders. International Alert and Social Development Direct are leaders in the fields of peace-building and social inclusion respectively. The programme is looking for committed, experienced and highly motivated individuals to join the team in the following capacities;

Economic and Natural Resources Manager (Output 2)
The Economic and Natural Resource Manager will provide leadership for the conceptualization and development of the programme activity technical design. S/he will work closely with the Regional Managers to ensure the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the programme output activities at the federal, state and local levels. Additional responsibility will include; developing and managing stakeholders as well as providing overall capacity development to the NSRP delivery team. Frequent travels across selected Nigerian states may-be required.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate for this position should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant Social Sciences discipline. S/he should have at least 5-years’ experience carrying out project management and human resources management activities within a peace building project in Nigeria. Significant experience and knowledge of M&E strategies and tools are essential for this position. Familiarity with the knowledge of global human rights, inclusion, security frame-works and gender equality will be an added advantage.

Research and Advocacy Manager
The Research & Advocacy Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing all research and advocacy activities and stakeholders within the programme. S/he will provide leadership in preparing guidelines and budgets for project implementation of research and advocacy activities. The Research and Advocacy Manager will also be responsible for identifying programme opportunities and managing all partners involved in research and advocacy within the programme. The job holder will develop financial and technical reports to be used for both internal and external stakeholders in the project.

Qualifications: Interested candidates should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in Social Sciences or Humanities with at least 5 years’ experience carrying out research and advocacy activities within a donor-funded project in Nigeria. Experience in research and communications management is essential for this post while a relevant qualification in Conflict or Development studies will be desirable.

Regional Managers x4 (Jos, Kano, Maiduguri and Port Harcourt)
The job holder will manage all programme activities within the region and also provide technical lead in overseeing media relations, resource and logistics management in the region. S/he will be responsible for initiating and managing relationships with stakeholders in the programme. Other duties of the Regional Manager will include: providing support for the development of stakeholder engagement, conflict analysis strategies and administration of risk management policies within the region.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict studies, Development Studies or a related discipline. The candidate must have not less than 5 years’ working experience as a Manager in conflict management or peace building project in Nigeria. Previous experience managing relations with Government and Non-Governmental Organizations is essential for this position. Additional skills required include; excellent communication skills, an in depth knowledge of conflict analysis tools and its application. Preference will be given to those with an in depth knowledge of the region for which the application is being made.

Senior Programme Officer
The Senior Programme Officer will provide support for designing the frame-work of project activities and leadership for implementing project portfolios and stakeholders’ relationships within NSRP. S/he will be responsible for risk management of designated work areas as well as the procurement and management of internal and external resources in the programme. Additional responsibilities include; providing support for developing technical and financial reports and managing project-level finances, expenditure and project budgets.

Qualifications: [/b]Interested candidates should have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Project Management, International Development or Conflict Management. The candidate must have not less than 4 years’ experience in a similar role in a donor funded project in Nigeria. Sound financial management and project management skills are essential for this position. Other skills required for this position include good communications, interpersonal and report writing skills.

[b]Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will provide support for the implementation and management of all M&E activities at all Government levels and the programme regional offices. S/he will be responsible for inventory management of programme intervention documents and provide support for the preparation of relevant programme reports/ documents. The M&E Officer will also manage all relationships with stakeholders and partners that will enhance programme delivery and effective feedback mechanism.

Qualifications: Interested candidates should have a minimum of a University Degree in Social Sciences, Humanities or other related disciplines with an additional post graduate qualification in M&E. S/he must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the development sector with at least 3 years’ experience actively involved in M&E activities within a development or a peace building project. Previous experience and knowledge of research methodologies, M&E tools and data analysis is essential for this position. Excellent communication, team building, negotiation, problem- solving and presentation skills are required.



How to apply

Read through the role profile document. Download and complete the application form. Listed within the role profile document, you will find a number of listed ‘behaviours’ and ‘skills and knowledge’. Evidence against those criteria’s will need to be provided in your role application form. To help you understand those criteria’s, we have provided a ‘behaviours’ and ‘generic skills’ dictionary at the top of this page. Please read all the documents carefully before you fill in the job application form. Telephone applications will not be considered.

Completed applications should be sent via email to: nsrp@gridconsulting.net by no later than 14 March 2014. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted. We do not accept CV’s, handwritten applications or expressions of interest. The application form must clearly explain how your experience matches the above profile and include names and contact details of three references (including their valid e-mail addresses). We will not be able to consider any application which arrives after that date. Please ensure that the position you are applying for is given as the subject head of your e-mail. Any application not completed on the British Council ‘application form’ will not be accepted. Please note all posts will be filled for two years in the first instance subject to the standard probationary period.

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