The Nigerian Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP) is a UKAID
supported programme managed by a consortium of these organizations
namely; British Council, International Alert and
Social Development Direct. The aim is to support
Nigerian stakeholders (state and non-state) to prevent and manage
(onfiict non-violently, thereby reducing the negative impacts ef
conflicts and violence on the most vulnerable through high profiled
interventions and promote r€(onciliaton processes. The focus of the
programme wil! be on the Nationa; level and in eight focal states across
Nigeria.
NSRP is looking for a committed and experienced individual to join the
competent team of professionals in this innovative and exciting
programme as the:
Deputy Programme Manager - Technical
Job DetailsThe Deputy Programme Manager will be
resident in the Abuja office and Will provide technical oversight of the
entire programme ensuring successful delivery of the programme’s
outputs. This position is for a period of 3-years and will report to the
Programme Manager. The deputy programme r4anager will be responsible
for coordirating and line managing the output Managers,as well as
Media Manager; ensuring output of the programme are delivered timely and
of the highest standard. S/he will provide technical support
and training to clients and stakeholders as maybe required.
Additional key responsibilities will include:
- Oversee the development and monitoring of stakeholder engagement strategies;
- Lead the development and revision of output and component plans; ensuring that they continually meet the requirements
- of stakeholders and beneficiaries;
- Oversee the preparation of programme quarterw, annual and evaluation reports;
- Provide technical support for the implementation and monitoring of all programme activities;
- Contribute to aB overall capacity development (skills and knowiedge) of the NSRP delivery team;
Qualification:
- A post graduate degree in any discipline in Humanities or Social Sciences is required for this position.
- S/he must have a minimum of 7 years experience in peace and conflict
prevention, security, justice or Governance sectors; of which 4 years
must be in a senior management and leadership capacity.
- The ideal candidate must havethe competence in designing and
implementinq complex multi-component programmes in peace, conflict
prevention and security justice and governance sectors.
- A minimum of 2 years experience of living and working within a
conflict affected or fragile state environment is required for this
position.
- Additional skills required for this position include and not limited
to; excellent communication skills including a very good knowledge
(verbal and written) of English, with advances presentation, persuasion
and negotiation skills.
- The position will require extensive travel to targeted NSRP regions,
states and LGAs; including insecure regions subject to prevailing
travel and security policy implemented by the programme.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should download and complete their application formsthrough the link at:
www.gridconsulting.netCompleted application
formsShould be submitted to the corresponding email address stated on
the website. Please note that only candidates who complete
the application forms will be considered. Submission of CVs and
applications will lead to disqualification of candidates from the
short-listing process.
Closing date for submission of applications is
Friday, 29th November, 2013. KindlY note that only short-listed
candidates will be contacted for Interviews. British Council,
International Alert and Social Development Direct have robust policies
on equal opportunities
