Job Vacancy at The Department for International Development (DFID) for an A2L Conflict Adviser
The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK’s work
to end extreme poverty, building a safer, healthier, more prosperous
world for all of us which is firmly in the UK’s national
interest. We're
ending the need for aid by creating jobs, unlocking the potential of
girls and women and helping to save lives when humanitarian emergencies
hit. DFID is a ministerial department, supported by 2 agencies and
public bodies.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: A2L Conflict Adviser
Location: Nigeria
Background
- DFID Nigeria is responsible for managing the British
Government's contribution to development in Nigeria, with the objective
of supporting government and development partners at federal and state
levels to reduce poverty and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs).
- This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, experienced and
committed Nigerian professional to become Conflict Adviser for DFID
Nigeria.
- She/he will promote conflict prevention and peacebuilding,
overseeing DFID's conflict and security programmes in northern Nigeria
with a particular focus on the North East, and ensuring that all of
DFID's work is informed by a robust analysis of conflict and its causes.
- She/he will play a key role in building strong relationships and
influencing key actors in Northern states, particularly in Borno and
Yobe, on a range of programmes and policy issues linked with the
conflict in the North East.
Job Description/Duties
- Lead conflict analysis for northern Nigeria, conducting robust
and strategic conflict analysis and providing quality crosscutting
conflict advice and analysis for DFID programmes in northern Nigeria,
across our Governance, Humanitarian, Human Development and Growth
portfolios.
- The post holder will work with and influence a wide range of
relevant Federal and State government partners, civil society and
traditional leaders on conflict reduction in North East Nigeria.
- Assist the UK Risk Management Office to manage operating and programme risk.
- Support the wider DFID Conflict Cadre through participation in
annual professional conferences, as well as providing support to
advisers in other offices as part of the conflict cadre.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of key programmes in
conflict prevention, stabilisation, security and justice, working
closely with lead advisers in Abuja.
- Oversee the work of the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation
Programme (NSRP) in northern Nigeria as well as the implementation of
the Peacebuilding and Stabilisation Programme in the North East.
- Ensure broader Conflict Sensitive programming and delivery of
DFID governance, humanitarian, economic growth, human development in
Northern Nigeria.
- Support UK information sharing and policy development on North East Nigeria.
- Effectively influence the approach of Nigerian Government
officials, development partners and civil society to address conflict in
the North East.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate is expected to have the following qualifications, technical competencies and behavioural competencies:
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Masters level qualification in Peacebuilding,
Development, Political Science, Social Sciences or a related field, from
a recognised University.
- Proven cultural, social and political sensitivity for working in northern Nigeria, preferably with a working knowledge of Hausa.
- Minimum five-year experience in the field of conflict resolution
and peacebuilding. This should include provision of conflict advice to
development programmes or policy making institutions, experience of
designing and managing conflict prevention and peacebuilding programmes,
experience in overseeing budgets and results delivery.
Technical competencies
Conflict response:
- A thorough practical and theoretical understanding of: direct
and third party peace processes, ceasefires, mediation and peace
agreements; post-conflict stabilisation assessment and planning;
disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of former combatants;
transitional justice, reconciliation and their role in mitigating future
risks of violence; design and implementation of peace building
programmes.
Conflict analysis:
- A thorough practical and theoretical understanding of: conflict
analysis tools, methodologies, theory and practice; political analysis
(power relations, political systems, elections); institutional appraisal
and analysis; security sector, police and justice reform; human rights,
international humanitarian law and other legal standards; role of
gender in conflict issues; techniques for monitoring and evaluation.
Conflict prevention and conflict sensitive development:
- A thorough practical and theoretical understanding of
conflict-sensitive design of poverty reduction programmes, including the
relationship between conflict and development; role of state and
non-state actors in promoting peaceful transformation; global, regional,
and national factors affecting conflict; conflict-sensitive design,
monitoring and evaluation of programmes aimed at preventing violence.
Behavioural Competencies/Civil Service Competencies:
- See the bigger picture: develop and in-depth understanding and
knowledge of how the role fits and supports organisational objectives
and wider public needs. Scan the political context and take account of
wider impacts to develop long term implementation.
- Collaborate and partner: excellent team player; work effectively
with government, development partner, civil society and private sector
stakeholders, including traditional and religious leaders; build good
relationships for partnership, implementation and support for DFID
programmes,
- Deliver at pace: ensure tasks are done to the required standard
and deadlines; plan work to meet individual, team and office-wide
objectives, achieve high quality and value for money.
- Make effective decisions: break down and simplify complex data,
policy documents and similar information on conflict issues; assess and
interpret information to identify main issues and to inform
non-technical colleagues.
- Lead and communicate: communicate clearly both orally and in
writing, using appropriate language; communicate on a range of issues to
diverse internal and external audiences.
Reporting line:
- The post holder will be line managed by the Conflict Adviser from DFID Nigeria Governance and Social Development Team.
Contractual Arrangements:
- This is a permanent position. The Conflict Adviser will
initially be based in Abuja for an induction period of a few months and
should expect to move subsequently to Kano (where DFID has a regional
office) after the induction in Abuja.
Working Pattern:
- This post is a full time position and is not suitable for part time applicants
Remuneration
DFID offers a competitive salary and benefit package. The current
starting salary for this position (graded A2L) full time per annum is
NGN10, 572,139 inclusive of local taxes
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should request for an application form by sending an email to:
[email protected] clearly indicating: A2L, Conflict Adviser DFID Nigeria.
The completed Application form and a well-structured CV should be returned electronically to the same e-mail address above by
12 noon on the closing date above.
Note
- Enquiries or requests for additional information already not provided above can be sent to Nse Alawani by email using [email protected]
- Interviews will be scheduled to take place within a few weeks of the closing date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to
join the next stage of the assessment process. If you have not heard
from us by the 30th June 2016, please consider your application unsuccessful. Enquiries on the selection process will not be acknowledged.
- The successful candidate will be expected to take up post as early as August 2016.
Application Deadline 12 noon, 13th June, 2016