Programme Volunteers At International Alert Nigeria In Borno State

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Job Title:	Programme Volunteers At International Alert Nigeria In Borno State
Organisation:	International Alert Nigeria
Location:
Min Work Experience:	1 year(s)
Qualification:	B.Sc
Industry:
Course:	NGO/Community Services

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Job Vacancy Description

We are one of the world’s leading peacebuilding organisations, with nearly 30 years of experience laying the foundations for peace. We work with local people in over 25 countries around the world to help them build peace, and we advise governments, organisations and companies on how to support peace. We focus on issues that influence peace, including governance, economics, gender relations, social development, climate change, and the role of businesses and international organisations in high-risk places. We work in Africa, south and southeast Asia, central Asia, the South Caucasus, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East and north Africa, and have 18 offices around the world. We believe peace is possible when people can live in safety, have fair and effective laws, participate in shaping political decisions, make a decent living and secure their wellbeing.

Job Title: Programme Volunteers

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND

Experience: 1 year

Location: Borno

Job Field: Internships / Volunteering , NGO/Non-Profit

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR PROGRAMME VOLUNTEERS

Reporting to

Project Manager

Location

Maiduguri field office, Borno state.

Organizational Context

Background

International Alert is one of the world's leading peacebuilding organisations, with over 30 years of experience supporting communities, advising governments, organisations and companies on how to build peace. Alert works with people in conflict-affected and threatened areas to make a positive difference for peace; to improve the substance and implementation of international policies relevant to peacebuilding; and to strengthen the peacebuilding sector. Alert currently has field offices in over 20 countries and across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Central Asia, Caucasus, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

International Alert began operations in Nigeria in 2011 as a partner on security governance within the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation programme (NSRP). Since then we have launched a social cohesion programme in the Northeast, while expanding our technical advisory in conflict and gender sensitivity to various governance and reform programmes.

Role and Purpose

The Volunteer will be responsible for monitoring and supporting Alert’s scope of work on the reintegration of women and girls who have been held in captivity by Boko Haram. The programme will provide economic support, psychosocial and reintegration support, and case management to targeted women and the children.
S/he will Monitor and support peacebuilding activities implementation of International Alert/partner organisations across target sites within MMC and Jere LGAs.

Key Responsibilities

The programme volunteer will work under the supervision of the project Manager. He/she will support the following tasks:
Monitor partner’s activities implementation in the field across projects and using appropriate monitoring checklists/tools
Ensure all monitoring sheets and Means of Verifications (MoVs) are compiled and submitted to project officers/M&E unit after each field visit.
Assist in randomly administering pre and post-test questionnaires to participants during dialogue sessions to assess change in knowledge, attitudes and behaviours.
Identify and follow up on case studies and assist case study development
Identify, make referrals and follow up on referrals to other organisation for psychosocial, health and other material support.
Perform any other tasks relevant to the programme as required

Requirements

Minimum years of experience

Qualifications

B.Sc

Desired Course

Social Sciences

Other Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

Degree/HND in social sciences from a recognised institution
At least 1 year of experience with a National or International NGO in a conflict or humanitarian setting
Experience in community engagement
Experience in Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), psychosocial support, child protection is desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good writing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Language Requirements

English fluency (oral and written), Hausa fluency, Knowledge of other languages prevalent in Borno State (Kanuri, Shuwa, etc.) would be an advantage

Method of Application

To apply Please send in a CV of maximum 2 pages and a cover letter of maximum 1 pages to Mhwyere@international-alert.org, bfisa@international-alert.org BUmar@international-alert.org by 5PM February 29th 2020.

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