iMMAP is an international nongovernmental organisation that provides information management services to humanitarian and development organizations. Through information management, we help our partners target assistance to the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our core philosophy is that better data leads to better decisions and that better decisions lead to better outcomes. iMMAP’s critical support to information value chains helps to solve operational and strategic challenges of our partners in both emergency and development contexts by enabling evidence-based decision-making for better outcomes.
The INGO Forum in Nigeria was formed in late 2014 to develop a collaborative platform for effective and principled INGO interaction, engagement and coordination for humanitarian, recovery and development interventions in Nigeria. Since inception, the INGO Forum has become a critical platform for ensuring effective information sharing and analysis; leadership on advocacy and policy engagement; and liaison with government/donor/UN engagement and engagement ensuring the perspectives of INGOs and affected populations are ultimately included in decision-making processes. The INGO Forum is governed by a core membership of 54 members (and 7 observers) with new member applications pending approval on a regular basis, The INGO Forum is governed by an elected Steering Committee of five Country Directors and a Chair that works alongside a full term Secretariat. Since November 2020, the INGO Forum is administratively hosted by iMMAP in Nigeria’s capital city of Abuja as well as Maiduguri.
The Access Advisor will Coordinate BAY state and deep field level Access meetings and engagements. This position reports to the Deputy Director of the Nigeria INGO Forum and works closely with the Director and Policy Advisor.
Responsibilities
Coordination
· Co-chair the Access Working Group together with OCHA’s management according to the AWG’s ToR.
· Represent the AWG at OHCT and HCT levels at the request of the Deputy Director.
· Design, roll out and coordinate a plan for field-level coordination with relevant stakeholders, including engagement with influencing actors.
· Map existing access initiatives and ensure that linkages between different access initiatives are established and maintained.
· Facilitate structured and effective information exchange both between INGO partners, and with external partners (NNGOs, UN, Government, International community, etc).
· Undertake regular visits to the deep field when situation permits.
· Help organize and facilitate workshops and other capacity development, as necessary.
Monitoring and Analysis
· Design and roll-out tools that facilitate the mapping, monitoring and reporting of access constraints and incidents to inform analysis and advocacy.
· Ensure continuous and effective monitoring of access constraints in Northeast Nigeria.
· Lead prioritization and analysis of access-related information from relevant stakeholders including patterns and trends through the joint production of monthly information and quarterly trends reports.
· Collaborate closely with key actors and data analysis units on access issues that require monitoring and analysis.
· Identify opportunities for strengthening access measures, as well as opportunities for promoting community acceptance and accountability to the affected population.
Advocacy
· Draft and design AWG and access related updates, policy briefs, and other similar materials.
· Promote solutions to address access constraints identified by the AWG and INGOs, and support relevant advocacy efforts.
· Stay informed on political, humanitarian and security contexts, while providing structured updates to the INGO Forum as it relates to Access regionally and nationally.
· Effectively promote the application of IHL and the operationalisation of humanitarian principles in the humanitarian response in Nigeria.
· Ensure attention to protection issues and that safe programming considerations are integrated in access-related discussion
· Promote the rights of affected communities in line with the advocacy strategy
Management
· Manage the community liaison officer and the access and oversee the implementation and roll-out of the community engagement strategy led by the community liaison officer.
· Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
Generic professional competencies:
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
· University degree. Master’s degree, preferable.
· Five years cognate experience working with INGOs or UN agencies.
· At least 2 years working in a role covering humanitarian access in complex settings.
· Knowledge of the humanitarian coordination system and the mandates of the actors involved.
· Knowledge of International Humanitarian Laws.
· Good knowledge of the social, economic and political dynamics in Northeast Nigeria, the Lake Chad Basin, preferable
· Strong data analytical and interpretation skills.
· Commitment to international humanitarian standards and principles.
· Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.
· Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work within a diverse team.
Personnel is expected to conduct itself in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and iMMAP’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all Countries.
iMMAP has zero-tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, human trafficking, child abuse and exploitation. Any violations of these principles and policies will be treated as serious misconduct.
iMMAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background.
DISCLAIMER: Note that due to the urgency of this position, application will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the recruitment closing date.
This vacancy is archived.