• Application Deadline: Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: HLP Field Assistant


• Job Type Contract


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , OND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Adamawa


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  

Overview of Position

• The HLP Field Assistant will be working under the leadership & guidance of the Emergency Coordinator & Area Coordinator, with the direct supervision & the guidance & mentorship of the HLP National Project Officer. 


• Within the framework of the durable solutions program in north east Nigeria, the incumbent shall be responsible for supporting the shelter & HLP projects by assisting in the implementation of field activities, with a particular focus on housing, land & property issues, including land advocacy, as well as community mobilization, needs assessment & liaising with local authorities & stakeholders, in accordance with the overall directives of the Head of Sub-Office in Yola, Emergency Coordinator & Area Coordinator & our clients procedures & in close coordination with other units.

Role Objectives

The incumbent will be responsible & accountable for the following activities:

• Liaise closely with the HLP Project Officer & Area Coordinator throughout the planning, design & implementation stages of HLP activities. 


• Contribute to the planning procedures & designing of tools for implementation of projects in line with proposals & strategies.


• Promote the HLP rights of IDPs / returnees in line with advocacy strategy & facilitate access to land through stakeholders & community engagement.


• Carryout security of tenure due diligence for project implementation according to our clients SOP.


• Assist with the implementation of the HLP projects according to the agreed response strategy & plan, including but not limited to needs assessment & processes as required. 


• Follow up with field activities closely to ensure their quality & that there are no delays by collecting daily updates from field staff & timely report all challenges or delays to the management & participate in brainstorming to resolve issues.


• Support in organizing & facilitating trainings & stakeholder’s engagement workshops.


• Actively facilitate & maintain liaison & collaboration with relevant local & national authorities & stakeholders & represent our client in relevant forums / cluster / working groups where required.


• Update unit trackers on regular basis, provide feedback on any correction needed to the Project Manager & Project Officer.


• Contribute as requested to the reports of HLP activities by providing inputs & data (including weekly, monthly, interim & final project reports).


• Prepare & develop status reports, minutes of meetings, travel requests & other documents, as required by the management. 


• Liaise with government, relevant UN & NGO partners & consultants at state, district & field level, as required. 


• Ensure proper filing of documents according to data protection & confidentiality protocols. 


• Support the planning & implementation of community consultations, focus group discussions & other community engagement activities related to HLP programming.


• Travel to the field as requested.


• Coordinate with all relevant units & provide assistance where needed.


• Perform any other duties that may be required.

Project reporting:    

• This role reports to the line manager.

Job Requirements    

• Graduate Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences, International Development, International Studies or Relations, Law or relevant field from a recognized institution.


• Preferably 2+ years of relevant experience in the humanitarian sector.


• Experience in community mobilization & engagement & mediation among local actors. 


• Previous experience in implementing HLP programmes in north east Nigeria is an advantage.


• Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).


• Ability to work quickly & accurately & pay attention to detail. 


• Willingness to assist efficiently in a very busy project environment.


• Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure.


• Ability to present clear & concise information & good communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively & harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures & professional backgrounds. 


• Ability to learn new programming modalities quickly. 


• Fluent English & native language such as Hausa or other northeast Nigeria local languages.


• Previous experience in humanitarian work.


• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects & promotes individual & cultural differences, encourages diversity & inclusion wherever possible.


• Maintain high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.


• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.


• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.


• Delivering results produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner, is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.


• Managing & sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.


• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own action & delegated work.


• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication, explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Languages:

• Fluent in English (essential).


• Fluent in Hausa (essential).