Humanitarian Response Programme Officer, Maiduguri
Maiduguri | Abuja
- Organization: CBM - Christian Blind Mission
- Location: Maiduguri | Abuja
- Grade: Mid level - Mid level
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Occupational Groups:
- Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
- Disaster Management (Preparedness, Resilience, Response and Recovery)
- Emergency Aid and Response
- Project and Programme Management
- Closing Date: 2024-11-12
Humanitarian Response Programme Officer, Maiduguri
- Published: 2024-10-29
- published till: 2024-11-12
About CBM
CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.
To reinforce our Nigerian Country Office Team, we are looking for a Humanitarian Response Programme Officer
The work hours for this position is 40 Hours/Week.
This position is only filled locally. With contractual conditions of the respective country. An expatriation is not intended.
The work hours for this position is 40 Hours/Week.
This position is only filled locally. With contractual conditions of the respective country. An expatriation is not intended.
These are your responsibilities
- Support Partner Organisations to implement and monitor a coherent, inclusive and qualitative humanitarian response in Nigeria.
- Provide technical support to partner organisations to ensure compliance to humanitarian standards, disability inclusion and implementation of agreed plans.
- Develop and ensure proper project monitoring system following CBM format and requirements.
- Support partners to ensure that narrative reports and communication materials are submitted in timely manner and are of high quality.
- In close cooperation with Programme Finance Officers, support partners and ensure the logistic, admin and financial monitoring of the project ( call up of funds, acknowledgement of receipt of funds, procurement of materials, utilisation of expenses and compliance with accountability principles.).
- Participate in coordination meetings (cluster meeting) and support mainstream humanitarian actors to include disability in mainstream services being provided to affected population.
- Continuously assess situation and support partner organisation to re-adjust activities as per need after discussion with line management.
- Facilitate the documentation of learnings and evaluation of the response.
- Monitoring the security situation on the ground and work with the Security Advisor support the partners to develop a framework for safety and security management.
- Support the partners to further develop a recovery phase operational strategy in order to address the mid term needs of affected population based on accurate and in depth analysis of the context including unmet needs and partners capacity to address them effectively.
- Carry out any other task assigned by line manager or other senior colleagues.
These are your qualifications
- University Degree/ HND in Psychology, Law, Sociology, Development or other related Social Sciences field is required; Master’s Degree will be added advantage.
- Minimum of three (3) years specific professional experience working in complex and challenging field operational contexts.
- Experience in providing support to local partners or working with donor organizations.
- Prior experience with international development organizations, particularly with transition programming, and/or programs that have both national and community-level engagement.
- Experience in project management, budget development, work-plan development etc.
- Fluency in oral and written communication skills; particularly in English language is a must.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while juggling and coordinating multiple/conflicting priorities and deadlines.
- Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) and good report writing skills.
- Ability to integrate into a multi-cultural environment.
- Must be proactive, seeking to do things differently, and to solve problems effectively and efficiently.
- Ability and willingness to learn.
- Able to work independently, and as a member of a team.
- Reflects CBM values in daily work.
What we offer
- A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
- A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for.
- An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit.
How to apply
Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW).
A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.
We look forward to receiving your application!
We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.
*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!
*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.