North East Regional Initiative (NERI) Job for a Community Development Facilitator

North East Regional Initiative (NERI) - An International Development Organization, is seeking applications from qualified Nigerian nationals for the position below:

Job Title: Community Development Facilitator (CDF)
Location: Yobe
Slot: 3
Position Start Date: Immediately
Position Summary

• The Community Development Facilitator (CDF) is responsible for grass-roots development of project concepts and activity submissions. 
• The CDF will interact with community groups, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), associations and other groups implementing NRTI-funded activities or potential activities.
• The CDF will work with groups to develop activity ideas and summaries, refine project concepts during the YL/GL phase, assist in the creation and negotiation of budgets, as well as be the primary field oversight for ongoing activities. 
• This position will be based at Yobe state office, with program activities expected to be carried out throughout the state.  Travel is expected.

• The CDF reports to the State Program Manager based at Yobe.

• Liaise with community groups, NGOs, CBOs, associations and other community stakeholders to identify potential partners for the project activities.
• Identify potential activities at the community level for project support
• Work with State Program Manager (SPM), and Abuja-based Program team, develop project ideas identified for support for YL/GL submission.
• Work with Program, M&E and Grants teams to create and maintain project trackers.
• Support review of Final Evaluation Reports and grant closing.
• Attend focus groups to derive lessons learned to inform future project activities.
• Assist in the development of activity ideas based on information collected in the field.
• Facilitate linkages between communities as needed.
• Work with community organizations to budget and prepare logistics for activities
• Monitor and report on routine program operational activities and scheduled program events, reporting activity summaries to SPM and Abuja-based Reporting Officer.
• Work with staff to ensure project attendance at local events.
• Collect information on program activities, including beneficiary targets.
• Any other duties suitable to task and commensurate with ability

• University degree in Political Science, International Affairs or other related Social Sciences field is required.
• Excellent record keeping and documentation skills are required.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North Eastern part of Nigeria is required
• Three years’ work experience in a related field is required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• Prior experience with international organizations or international-funded projects is highly desirable.
• Problem solving, stress management and time management Skills are required.
• Proficient at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

• A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) listing all job responsibilities;
• A cover letter;

• Please reference the job title and location on the subject line, your cover letter and resume/CV.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.