ACTED Preparedness Capacity Development and Engagement Officer Jobs in Nigeria
ACTED Preparedness Capacity Development and Engagement Officer Jobs in Nigeria
About the JobAGORA a joint initiative of ACTED and IMPACT Initiatives is therefore looking for a Preparedness Capacity Development & Engagement Officer to support its mission in Maiduguri.
Under the supervision of Senior Liaison & Coordination Officers and supported by Project Manager, the Preparedness Capacity Development & Engagement Officer will organize and plan capacity development activities and simulation exercises to stakeholders ranging from state, local government level and traditional institution from the grassroots.
Responsibilities
Support facilitation & planning of capacity development activities:
Together with the Senior Liaison & Coordination Officers and the project manager, develop training for disaster preparedness and response
Support the development of a strong partnership with Nigerian capacity development institutes (eg. Center for Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies UNIMAID)
Support the Senior Liaison & Coordination Officers and DDR PM in the standardization and publication of training material
Supported by the senior liaison officers, keep good relationships with local authorities and other beneficiaries/participants of the capacity development activities.
Book venues and set-up the working environment for successful capacity developments and training
Support the facilitation of disaster simulation exercises for local emergency responders:
Support the Senior Liaison & Coordination Officers and the project manager in developing disaster simulation exercises in collaboration with local emergency responders
Together with the Senior liaison officer maintain good relations with the required disaster responders
Plan, organize and support the procurement of necessary equipment for the exercises
Support the design and implementation of resilience plans for three neighbourhoods in the city of Maiduguri:
Support the consortium in developing resilience plans for three neighbourhoods in the city of Maiduguri
Support the consortium in the implementation of selected activities outlined in the neighbourhood resilience plans
Capacity and Gap Analysis
Conduct thorough capacity and gap analyses of the State, Municipal, and Local level authorities with which the project will engage, to better understand where and how the project can support capacity strengthening for urban disaster preparedness and response in Maiduguri
Support in other program activities:
If necessary, support the project manager and the Senior Liaison & Coordination Officers in other program activities.
Reporting of the activities and relevant information to the project manager and project officer
Participate in the program meetings to develop new capacity-building tools for the authorities
Note
All interested Candidates should master ACTED's core Principles: Independence, Neutrality, Non-discrimination, free and
direct access to victims, Ethics, Professionalism, anti-Corruption, Transparency and Accountability. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Requirements
High School Diploma / National Diploma or Degree in Disaster Risk Management, Engineering subjects, Geography, Education or Social Sciences
A resident of Borno State preferred resident of MMC or Jere LGA
Excellent knowledge about the urban context of the city of Maiduguri
Previous working experience with emergency responders (SEMA, NEMA, Fire Fighters, Ambulance Services)
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff, beneficiaries, duty bearers and other stakeholders.
At least 2 years of relevant working experience in capacity building, report writing and conducting training.
Excellent communication skills.
Good facilitation and audience coaching oriented skills
Fluency written and spoken fluency in English and Hausa at must; additional fluency in Kanuri preferred
Excellent interpersonal and team-playing skills.
Preferred Experience
Experiences in developing training for local stakeholders
Excellent time management skills
Work experience as an emergency responder (SEMA, NEMA, Fire Fighters or Ambulance Services) is a very strong asset.
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility
Prior experience working in various communities in MMC & Jere LGA
Ability to work independently
Understanding of gender, protection and human rights.
Commitment to promoting gender equality.
Essential Knowledge and skills
All employees should master ACTED's core Principles: Independence, Neutrality, Non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, Ethics, Professionalism, anti-Corruption, Transparency and Accountability
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ACTED Preparedness Capacity Development and Engagement Officer Jobs in Nigeria
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