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.
The Project
With funding from the US Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Search is implementing The “United in Security” project to enhance civilian protection in Adamawa and Benue States by fostering collaboration among stakeholders to build trust, address root causes of violence, and uphold human rights.
The Project pursues two specific objectives:
OB 1:To strengthen the capacity of target CSOs, media, and community stakeholders to advance evidence-based human rights (HR) monitoring, reporting, and constructive advocacy
OB 2: To foster collaboration around increased accountability between target police actors, government authorities, CSOs, and local communities.
Position Summary
The Project Assistant is responsible for supporting the Project Coordinator in the implementation and monitoring of project activities in Adamawa State ensuring the seamless operation of the project and adherence to both Search and donor requirements. S/He will maintain and regularly update project plans to ensure alignment with the overarching goals of the project, facilitating smooth implementation and progress tracking. Additionally, the Project Assistant will assist in the preparation of reports, documentation, and provide general support during project implementation.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Event and Workshop Coordination
- Assisting in planning and implementing events, including sending invitations, tracking registrations, and coordinating with service providers.
- Handle post-event tasks like development of draft activity reports and collation of MOVs..
Logistics and Administration
- Provide logistical support for events such as meetings, workshops, training, and convening, including coordinating participant arrangements, preparing and distributing meeting materials, and offering on-site logistical assistance, in compliance with Search’s policies.
- Participate in internal team meetings, including maintaining detailed meeting notes.
- Support project events by assisting in the design and delivery of training and other activities.
Project Management Support
- Provide inputs into the project detailed, costed work plan in collaboration with the project team.
- Ensure timely and high-quality production of project reports.
- Provide regular updates to the Project Coordinator and Project Manager, highlighting any new developments or challenges. eXb9QXW BVUcJh
- NOTE: As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Peace Building, Development Studies, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Required Experience
- At least 1 year of experience in project implementation, including engagement with several actors – governments, community, and religious leaders, civil society, governments, security organisations, specialist networks, etc.
Other Relevant Requirements:
- A good understanding of North East and North Central Nigeria, particularly in terms of key political, social, security, and economic issues
- Resident in the state of the application, speaks the local language (Hausa, Fulfulde, etc. ), and understands the terrain
- Excellent diplomacy and interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a non-partisan manner, appreciating gender, cultural, and ethnic diversity
- Ability to work individually, but also with experience of working effectively as part of a team
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively with attention to detail and an orderly approach to tasks
- Strong analytical skills, including drafting reports and briefings
- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
- Must have a ‘hands-on’, practical mentality, be self-driven, and very motivated.
To apply:
Interested candidates should send the following to our portal on or before September 16, 2024.
Current resume
Cover Letter (which includes expectations of compensation and projected start date)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note that the system only has the functionality to upload two documents per application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Please see our website: www.sfcg.org ​for full details of our work.
Commitment to Search Values:
Trust, Breakthrough and Collaboration
More Information
- Job City Yola, Nigeria
