• Application Deadline: Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: ICRS Junior Outreach Assistant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 - 3 years


• Location Borno


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  

Overview of position:

Under the overall supervision of the DDRR Senior Project Coordinator & under the direct supervision of the ICRS Program Officer, the successful candidate will be supporting the implementation & monitoring of outreach & reconciliation field activities & providing assistance to the program beneficiaries. Undertake outreach field visits & coordinate rapid response interventions to support the timely implementation of the project activities as well as support the implementation of the reconciliation & peacebuilding component of the DDRR program.

S / he will:

• Support in family tracing & mobilization for family reunification.


• Support the social cohesion platforms in carrying out outreach & reconciliation activities carried out by the platform members across BAY states.


• Conduct sensitization to prepare the community for beneficiaries’ reintegration, acceptance & support coordination of rapid response interventions.


• Support beneficiary tracking & update upon their return to the community.


• Support the ICRS Program Officer & Senior Program Assistant, in monitoring the activities of implementing partners, particularly IPs implementing social impact projects & provide regular updates.


• Conduct a service providers mapping exercise & identify local partners for possible cooperation in assisting the target population.


• Conduct a perception survey for selected participants who embarked on family reunification visit at OPSC camp Gombe.


• Under the leadership of the ICRS Team Leader participate in regular staff meetings & other meetings with implementing partners & other relevant stakeholders.


• Perform other related duties as assigned by the ICRS Project Officer or Senior Program Assistant.

Project reporting:

This role will work under the overall supervision of the DDRR Senior Project Coordinator & under the direct supervision of the ICRS Program Officer.

Key competencies:

• University Degree from an accredited institution in International Relations, Social Science, Law, Development & Humanitarian Affairs, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field with 1 year of relevant professional experience or a School Diploma with 3 years of relevant professional experience.


• Experience in peacebuilding, community economic development, conflict resolution, community participation & social impact project is required.


• Experience working with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries & the broader community.


• Experience in our clients administrative processes.


• Experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) & knowledge of spreadsheet & data analysis.


• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work with minimum supervision.


• Good computer skills.


• Fluency in English & multiple native language(s) are advantageous.


• Keeps strict confidentiality when required.


• Ability to work independently & with minimal supervision.


• Accepts & gives constructive criticism.


• Meets deadline, cost & quality requirements for outputs.


• Identifies the immediate & peripheral partners of own work.


• Establishes & maintains effective working relationships with partners.


• Identifies & monitors changes in the needs of partners, including donors, governments, vendors & program beneficiaries.


• Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area.


• Clearly communicates & listens to feedback on, changing priorities & procedures.


• Listens effectively & communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.


• Articulates vision to motivate colleagues & follows through with commitments.


• Sets clear & achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self & others.


• Identifies issues, opportunities & risks central to responsibilities.


• Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts.


• Actively contributes to an effective, collegial & agreeable team environment.


• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries & the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.


• Effectively applies knowledge of DDRR issues within an organizational context.


• Delivers set objectives with strict deadlines.


• Has knowledge of administrative & procedural aspects of reintegration & reconciliation.


• Understand procurement principles, processes & standards.