Job Title: Project Officer (2 Vacancies)

Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Duration : Fixed Term (6 months)

Reporting To: Senior Project Officer   

Job Purpose:

To work within the security & governance/elections project teams on implementation of activities in order to increase dialogue and common understanding between citizens in the Niger Delta, Federal and State governments on realistic and achievable objectives for the region, leading to greater stability. It is also essential that candidates have a clear understanding of the dynamics within Nigerian elections. This role will require the individuals to take responsibility for project implementation and support project adherence to the project monitoring, evaluation and learning process.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

1. Programme Implementation 60%
2. Programme Administration 20%
3. External Relations and Communications 10%
4. Research Updates 10%

Duties:

1. Programme Implementation:
   • Assist the process of planning, development and implementation of the project
   • Assist the development and implementation of research and data collection processes
   • Assist the analysis, review and final output process for all project reporting
   • Assist in organising and facilitating dialogue meetings, workshops and seminars with government representatives, civil society and other relevant project stakeholders
   • Assist in monthly internal reporting and the presentation to management

1. Programme Administration:
   • Lead the execution of day-to-day activities for projects
   • Lead the documentation process for internal and external reporting and record keeping
   • Work with the project logical framework and theory of change to ensure activities are implemented effectively.
   • Use the project monitoring and evaluation framework to monitor activities, and evaluate their impact as it relates to project outcomes.
   • Analyse project documents, field research and implementation reports and generate summaries of interventions

1. External Relations and Communications:
   • Support SDN to build relationships that are key to promoting stability and development in the Niger Delta
   • Support the facilitation of regular communication and networking with local partners, local and national institutions and external actors
   • Support to the SDN external communications process by contributing to articles for the website and email distribution

1. Research Briefs:
   • Lead on identifying research areas related to security and governance, and developing research methodologies.
   • Review research and produce final drafts of publications.
   • Generate research briefs in a short period on key issues identified.

Key Qualifications:

Assessment of candidates will be based on proven experience and capacity with evidence of the following or equivalent experience as follows:

• A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, or related field. A Masters Degree in a similar field is desirable.
• At least 2 years work experience in the development sector with a focus on democratisation or security and stabilisation projects.
• Proven ability to negotiate multiple relationships with various stakeholders and local partners;
• Demonstrate writing skills and interest in field research
• Knowledge of the political and socio-economic dynamics in the Niger Delta region is essential, especially as this relates to elections and conflict.
• Excellent IT skills: word, excel and online communication skills;
• Strong oral and written communications skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to build and conduct effective professional working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.

Salary Range: N 150,000- 190,000 (monthly)

Submission Deadline: October 26th, 2018

Interested candidates should send a brief covering letter and curriculum vitae to Daniel Bob-Manuel Admin Officer, SDN at daniel@stakeholderdemocracy.org with a copy to florence@stakeholderdemocracy.org with Project Officer in subject line

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will receive further correspondence.

For further information on SDN, visit www.stakeholderdemocracy.org