Translators without Borders is a unique non-profit organization that helps humanitarian organizations communicate more effectively with vulnerable populations in the right languages. TWB created the first translation and language program specifically for crisis response and is now deploying that program in north-east Nigeria. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below: Job Title: Country Director/Humanitarian Program Manager Location: Maiguguri, Borno Department: Crisis Response Employment Type: Consultancy Contract length: 12 months starting April 2018, with the possibility of extension Hours: Full-time Travel: Abuja, and affected areas of the North-east Background Access to information in a language a person understands is a human right. Yet in north-east Nigeria, over 300,000 conflict-affected people are unable to read or understand the humanitarian information provided to them. Only 16% of a sample of displaced women over 45 years old and without a formal education could understand written information in Hausa, the main language of humanitarian communication. That figure increased to 97% when information was provided in audio format. The effectiveness and accountability of humanitarian action is fundamentally tied to communicating with communities (CwC), which requires particular support where affected people speak a range of languages. TWB’s initial assessment found serious gaps in communications. Organizations lack basic information about the languages spoken and understood by affected people, and struggle to find either staff or volunteers with the right language skills. TWB will fill the gap with language services across the humanitarian response, under grants expected to start in April 2018. This new director will lead on developing a program of language support that helps people affected by the emergency access the assistance and protection they need. We are seeking a proven leader to mobilize a team, plan and oversee implementation of grant-funded CwC activities, find innovative ways to increase our reach and impact, and continue to develop the program to meet evolving needs. The Role TWB seeks a proven leader and manager with an interest in language and communication and the impact it can make in improving humanitarian response. This senior role will lead the TWB Nigeria program, with overall responsibility for timely and effective identification, planning and delivery of activities, efficient and transparent financial management, coordination and learning. Note: This recruitment aims to attract talent with experience and a background in senior humanitarian program management. Depending on applicants’ profiles, an appointment will be made to the post of either Country Director (CD) or Humanitarian Program Manager. In the role description below, the extent to which the post-holder is fully responsible or will be supported by the wider organization will depend on the level of the appointment. Responsibilities Humanitarian liaison and coordination:
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