Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator - The Hustle-Reality TV show
Background of the Project
The North West region of Nigeria, particularly Katsina, Zamfara, and Sokoto (KZS) states, faces a complex and multi-dimensional crisis characterized by widespread criminality and violence, socio-economic challenges, and a deteriorating social fabric.
- Since 2021, the region has become notorious for insecurity, banditry, and kidnappings and is frequently portrayed in a negative light in the media.
- The situation is exacerbated by poverty, high unemployment, and a significant skills gap, particularly among youth.
Position Summary
Search is seeking an experienced Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator who will be responsible for the effective coordination of programmatic activities and engagements of the Hustle project within the state while providing support for operational and financial aspect of the project within the state.
- He/She will report directly to the Project Manager and will collaboratively and harmoniously with all project team members.
Location: Sokoto, Katsina and Zamfara States, Nigeria.
Search for Common Ground (Search) is an international non-profit organization that promotes the peaceful transformation of conflict.
- With headquarters in Washington, DC, and Brussels, Belgium, Search’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict moving away from destructive approaches and towards cooperative solutions.
- With more than 700 staff worldwide, Search implements projects in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and North America.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Ensures proper, timely implementation of project activities, taking into consideration partner capacities, the operational environment and potential security issues, and based on the principles of inclusivity and do no harm.
Ensures effective application of results-based management methodologies;
- Works with the Head of Office, Manager and Design, Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning (DMEL) Manager to monitor and manage the projects’ costed work plans, preventing delays and maximizing cost-effectiveness;
- Keeps abreast of context developments and drafts regular context updates to steer project activities as needed; and
- Ensures all donor and internal reports are submitted within the given deadlines and to the expected quality standards.
- Works with the HoO and Design, Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning (DMEL) Manager to develop and implement a costed work plan for the project;
- Work closely with the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning (DMEL) Manager to monitor and track project’s progress and draw out results, success stories and lessons learned;
- Work closely with the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning (DMEL) Manager to monitor and track project’s progress and draw out results, success stories and lessons learned;
- Work closely with the Communications team to capture the stories and highlight the outcome and results of the project;
- Ensure that the project meets all its deliverables on time and the expected results are of high quality;
- Develop and nurture relations with relevant state, NGO, religious bodies and other stakeholders at the national, regional and state level;
Program Monitoring & Evaluation
In collaboration with M&E team, assist with the implementation and development of Monitoring and Evaluation framework and tools;
Financial management:
S/He will ensure successful management of the budget for state/LGA/ Community levels activities:
- Financial request for activities
- Retirement and financial reports
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Produce activity and monthly reports
Any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager.
Representation and coordination:
Under guidance of the Head of Office, represents Search in states of Katsina, Zamfara and Katsina.
- Provides orientation of Search at state local level and supervises all staff in the Pateau office
- Responsible for the upkeep and office administration.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in social science, arts, development studies or related field; Master Degree desirable.
Required Experience
At least 4 years of professional experience in project cycle management, coordinating project activities, outreach, and/or advocacy;
- Experience working in peacebuilding projects will be an added advantage;
- Past working experience in the project state with CSOs and relevant state actors
Other Relevant Requirements
Resident in state of project implementation is an added advantage
- Ability to speak Hausa and the local languages is a plus
- A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace; and
- Ability to prioritize, plan and organize workflow, handle multiple tasks, and be flexible with changing priorities.
- Familiar with the Common Ground Approach.
₦700,000 - ₦1,000,000 a month
This for a project in pipeline
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following to our Career Portal.
Current resume
- Cover Letter (which includes expectations of compensation and projected start date)
- Please note that the system only has the functionality to upload two documents per application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
This advert will close on the 31st March 2025
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