• Application Deadline: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Northwest Coordinator INGO Forum



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Sokoto




• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  
  

Responsibilities

Generic responsibilities

• Compliance with and adherence to NRC and NIF approved policies and procedures and to and donor policies, guidance, and procedures.


• Proactive agenda setting; facilitating a space for NGO collaboration; enabling sharing of information and analysis for effective decision-making.


• High level representation of INGO interests in external meetings and planning efforts nationally. 


• Able to appreciate political necessity and policy issues in localization and the application of principles to programming.

Specific responsibilities 

• Information exchange: Facilitate structured and effective information exchange among INGO Forum members and external partners (NNGOs, UN, Government, donors, etc.). Participate in key humanitarian and development planning events, ensuring INGO inputs.


• Coordination: Support (inter-sectoral) (in-person) coordination in North-West Nigeria among INGOs and other actors. Stays informed of key developments in the policy and regulatory environment, providing relevant advice on opportunities for engagement.


• Advocacy: Identify advocacy priorities in collaboration with NIF (Deputy) Director and NIF Policy Advisor and support related engagement.


• Co-chairing & tool management: Support co-chairing of the North-West Coordination Forum alongside UNICEF, regularly updating relevant tools such as the 3W, mapping coordination mechanisms, and contact lists.


• Strategic planning & reporting: Support the updating of the Humanitarian Needs Overview and supports activity overviews and funding tracking. 


• Capacity building: Support capacity building of state actors to strengthen state-level coordination.


• Access mapping: Collaborate with NIF access team and other actors to identify, analyse, and address access constraints in North-West Nigeria.


• Humanitarian data collection: Collaborate closely with INGOs and other actors to gather data on the humanitarian situation in the region, informing NIF leadership and members accordingly.


• Government engagement: Work with the (Deputy) Director and NIF government engagement team to strengthen engagement with government entities.

Critical interfaces

Relevant interfaces for this position are:

• NIF Director and Deputy Director


• Policy Advisor 


• State government entities and security agencies


• Communication and media team 


• Government engagement team 


• NIF Working Groups (Logistics, Finance, HR/Admin) 


• INGOs


• United Nations


• Government


• Donors


• National/local NGOs


• Civil society 

Qualifications

Professional competencies

• Experience in coordination within a humanitarian/recovery context.


• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.


• Documented results in related responsibilities.


• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, and fluency in one or more languages spoken in North-West Nigeria, particularly Hausa. 

Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience working with humanitarian/development actors and government institutions in North-West Nigeria.


• Desired: Existing, influential relationships with Nigerian government and stakeholders in Zamfara, Sokoto, and Katsina states.


• University degree in conflict and development, international relations, international humanitarian law, or related field.


• Strong knowledge of security and socio-political dynamics in North-West Nigeria.


• Strong data analytical and interpretation skills.


• Commitment to international humanitarian standards and principles.


• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and demanding environment.


• Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience in humanitarian settings.

Behavioural competencies 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.


• Excellent writing, editing, and analytical abilities.


• Proven ability to build relationships and facilitate dialogue among diverse stakeholders.


• Ability to present and represent collective views to various stakeholders.