We are looking at 50% hard skills, 50% soft skills:
The person needs to be able to identify inter-links between humanitarian, development and peacebuilding programming and coordination systems to immediately identify how to form allies and partnership to build CSOs' overarching coordination. We are looking at someone who can source from their individual experiences to create common ground and buy-in among partners. You must be able lead and ensure that opportunities for CSOs; both in terms of funding and that other resources are maximised, including collaborating with other colleagues to make the best of opportunities for CSOs beyond meetings and events.Key Performance Indicators
Timely and quality technical advice and support Leadership in area of expertise in the region Quality reports and other strategic documents drafted and submitted in a timely manner Strong relationships with various partners and stakeholders Contributions to resource mobilization Timely and quality knowledge productsExperience:
At least 7 years progressively responsible experience in designing and implementing capacity building initiatives for civil society, working with civil society networks and platforms, including regional ones is desirable. Experience in coordination in complex emergencies/recovery processes (experience in the Inter- agency Cluster Coordination system desired). Substantive and technical experience in capacity development, coaching, teaching, skills transfer. Knowledge and understanding of programme cycle management. Experience conducting institutional capacity and training needs assessments. Familiarity with the localization agenda. Experience working with, and building partnerships with governments, donors and civil society organizations internationally and in the field. Experience in the engaging and working with civil society groups in different countries and contexts. Experience working with the UN is an asset. Experience working on development and humanitarian projects implemented by national/international NGOs/UN bodies/ Government Experience in politically and conflict sensitive context with different political actors. Previous experience working in one or more of the Lake Chad Basin region countries desired.Competencies:
Core Competencies:
Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues Accountability Creative Problem Solving Effective Communication Inclusive Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement Leading by ExampleFunctional Competencies
Substantive knowledge and experience related to current policies and practices in the fields of stabilisation and “triple nexus”, humanitarian action, and the localization agenda Strong capacity building and training experience, particularly for civil society organizations Strong knowledge of the West and Central Africa region Excellent networking skills Ability to interact with donors, identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising Ability to perform technical assessments Ability to facilitate peer learning Excellent mentoring and coaching skills Ability to write policy papers, speeches, briefings Strong knowledge of program development, implementation, results-based management and reportingEducation:
Master’s degree or equivalent in human rights, gender, international relations, international development, international law or other social science fields is required. A project/programme management certification would be an added advantageThis vacancy is archived.