Context

The Nigeria INGO Forum (NIF) was established in 2014 to facilitate collaboration among international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in Nigeria for humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts. It serves as a vital platform for information sharing, advocacy, and engagement with authorities, donors, and the UN, ensuring the inclusion of INGO perspectives and those of affected populations in decision-making. Governed by a core membership of 58 members and nine observers, it operates under a Steering Committee comprised of five Country Directors and a Chair, supported by a Secretariat.

For more details on the association’s organization, statutes, charter, and services offered to its members, see https://ingoforum.ng/.

What you will do:

The purpose of the Nigeria INGO Deputy Forum Director is to support the forum and its members that offer humanitarian and development aid, and peacebuilding, in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states by facilitating information exchange, coordination, and advocacy. They will bridge the coordination between Abuja and northeast response to ensure accurate representation and effective decision making. Depending on the needs of the forum, the Deputy Director INGO may be requested to support the forum and its members in Abuja and other locations.

• Proactive agenda setting; facilitating a space for INGO-INGO collaboration; enabling sharing of information and analysis for effective decision-making.
• High level representation of INGO interests in external meetings and planning efforts nationally; and strategically guide and encourage common advocacy and policy engagement.
• Supports the Director in budgeting, budget management and accountability
• Facilitate INGO coordination in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe, identifying gaps, duplication, and opportunities for enhanced coordination.
• Support advocacy efforts on critical topics, such as returns/relocations, protection, and durable solutions.
• Facilitate coordination meetings, thematic discussions, and planning sessions to support INGO operations and engagement with external stakeholders.
• Participate in/lead key task forces and working groups, such as those dedicated to access and protection.
• Stay informed on political, humanitarian, and security contexts and provide updates to the INGO Forum members and secretariat.
• Provide linkages between INGO and NNGO networks and identify collaboration opportunities.
• Chair the Humanitarian Platform meetings and provide technical support on critical topics.
• Maintain updated stakeholder mappings to inform strategic engagement.
• Ensure compliance with donor and host agency regulations, including security procedures.
• Manages the Maiduguri team, which includes NIF national and international staff and the office operations in Maiduguri and provides strategic oversight of operations
• Provide strategic and day-to-day management of the Maiduguri office (personnel, budget, security, etc.)
• Provides leadership to the office by encouraging delegation, accountability and teamwork

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the role.

What you will bring:

• Advanced degree in relevant field or undergraduate degree with significant field experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in humanitarian /development aid, preferably within complex emergencies and/or access-constrained/insecure areas.
• Demonstratable knowledge of key thematic areas including access, protection, and humanitarian aid architecture in conflict settings.
• Proven ability to build relationships and facilitate dialogue among diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Excellent writing, editing, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to present and represent collective views to various stakeholders.
• Prior experience with INGO consortia/forums is desirable.
• Experience influencing policy change and practice is desirable.

Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the Nigeria context or previous experience working in Nigeria or West Africa
• Experience in administration and coordination of coalition or secretariat functions a plus.
• Strong communication, inter-personal, facilitation and diplomatic skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with strong writing and editing skills. Knowledge of French is an added value.

What we offer:

• Location: Abuja
• Contract: 12 months contract
• Salary/benefits: grade 10 on NRC’s scale
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Send in your application by 21/08/2024.

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