Programme Volunteer Vacancy at International Alert – Maiduguri

Position Title: Programme Volunteer.

Job Station: Borno State.

INTRODUCTION :-

Programme Volunteer job opportunity is available at International Alert for individuals who possess Degree / HND in Social Sciences.

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.

DUTIES AND 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

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

• 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

Apply Before :-

29th February, 2020.

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV of maximum 2 pages and a Cover Letter of maximum 1 page to: MHwyere@international-alert.org , bfisa@international-alert.org and BUmar@international-alert.org clearly indicating the “Job Title” as subject of your mail.

Note

• Applications sent after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within one weeks after the closing date, you can assume your application is unsuccessful. Please do not send follow-up emails or calls.

WHO IS International Alert?

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.