Key Responsibilities
· Coordinate support for capacity building programs
· Identify new capacity building program opportunities
· Monitor performance of capacity building program implementers
· Collect, consolidate and report data associated with capacity building program activities
· Network with relevant stakeholders to maintain awareness of other capacity building initiatives in the Niger Delta
· Develop plans and ideas for capacity building activities for PIND staff and partners
Educational qualifications
A good first degree in Social Sciences or Humanities. A postgraduate degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
Knowledge, skills & experience
· 7 years relevant experience, at least 5 must be in similar position
· At least 5 years experience in working within a training or institutional strengthening program
· Experience in conducting organizational capacity assessments
· Experience in conducting organizational capacity assessments
· Experience working in the Niger Delta.
· Strong network of contacts amongst donors and NGOs
· Excellent negotiation, facilitation and presentation skills.
· Proven report writing skills
· Knowledge of local level issues
Peace-building Programme Officer
The position holder must have an aptitude for peace building programs, conflict analysis, understanding the causes of violence while identifying and promoting routes towards peace. S/he will be required to have a talent for communication and relationship-building at the community level.
Key Responsibilities
· Coordinate PIND support for Peace-building program
· Identify new peace-building program opportunities
· Monitor performance of peace-building program implementers
· Collect, consolidate and report data associated with peace-building program activities
· Network with relevant stakeholders to maintain awareness of other peace-building initiatives in the Niger Delta
· Monitor progress of post-amnesty programs in the Niger Delta
Educational qualifications
A good first degree in a related field of study. A postgraduate degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
· 7 – 8 years relevant experience, at least 5 must be in similar position
· Experience of working on peace-building or security sector reform in a conflict-affected environment
· Experience working in economic reintegration programmes
· Training in conflict mediation/arbitration, non-violence principles or conflict resolution techniques
· Experience working in the Niger Delta
· Strong network of contacts amongst donors and NGOs
Analysis and Advocacy Officer
The position holder will be required to take a lead role in the process of using strategic information gathered from critical sector issues, lessons learnt across various similar programmes to advocate for change to enhance community / private sector development.
S/he will be required to plan, implement and analyse field-based research including case studies, surveys, public consultation and participatory action research to guide the organization towards the achievement of set objectives.
Key Responsibilities
· Coordinate PIND support for Analysis and Advocacy program
· Identify new research opportunities and advocacy needs
· Monitor performance of researchers and advocacy partners
· Consolidate data from research activities into a research database
· Collect, consolidate and report measurable outcomes from advocacy campaigns
· Network with relevant stakeholders to maintain awareness of relevant research activities and advocacy campaigns in the Niger Delta
· Coordinate research support for strategic planning of other PIND programs
Educational qualifications
A good first degree in any numerate or social science field of study, and a postgraduate degree in relevant field is an added advantage
Knowledge, skills & experience
· Sound knowledge of relationship building, relationship management and networking
· Knowledge of the principles of research design
· Excellent Written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
· Experience of involvement in carrying out research projects.
· Experience in advocacy and communication planning.
· Proven ability to work under minimal supervision
· 8 years of relevant experience out of which 5 years must be within an applied research program studying socio-economic issues in Nigeria
· Experience in developing and conducting an advocacy campaign promoting social change preferred.
· Experience conducting research in the Niger Delta
· Strong network of contacts amongst universities, research institutions, think tanks, donor agencies, and advocacy organizations.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer