ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: LGA Team Lead

Location: Bade / Damaturu, Yobe
Slot: 7 Openings

Job Summary

• The post holder will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the implementation of project activities and programs within the LGA to ensure that project objectives are met effectively and efficiently while liaising with stakeholders to address community needs and issues and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and standards.

Person Specification

• Minimum of National Diploma in social sciences/ art or related field is essential.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies and agencies is desirable.
• Minimum of two years (2) experience working in humanitarian responses context is essential.
• Previous experience in Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) is essential.
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in a humanitarian sector is essential.
• Proven experience using ODK for quantitative data collection is essential.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement is essential.
• Related experience on WFP funded project is desirable.

Skill / Abilities:

• Proven experience conducting focus group discussions, or the ability to learn rapidly.
• Proven experience collecting information using hand-held GPS devices.
• Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, and other cloud-based software tools.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and coordination skills, with negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge on the management key stakeholders and community mobilisation.

Application Closing Date
4th September 2024.