Community Development Facilitator (CDF)

NERI Nigeria - An International Development Organization, is seeking applications from qualified Nigerian nationals for the position of:

Job Title: Community Development Facilitator (CDF)

Location: Nigeria

Position Summary

• The Community Development Facilitator (CDF) is responsible for identifying project activities in line with NERI country objectives, overseeing grant design, implementation and closeout (this is called the “Activity Cycle”.
• This includes understanding the strategic objective of each activity and how they fit into the NERI overall goal, as well as overseeing a team to assure successful and rapid implementation of each activity.
• Activity implementation is mostly “in kind” which means that program management for each activity, including procurement, coordination, logistics and sub-contractor management, as well as monitoring and oversight and final reporting all falls on the responsibility of the Borno Program Team for each activity.
• The CDF will interact with community groups, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), associations and other groups implementing NERI-funded activities or potential activities. 
• The CDF will develop key transitional activities with local groups, and local/regional government, negotiate budgets, and be the primary field oversight for ongoing activities.
• This position will be based in Maiduguri, Borno State, with program activities expected to be carried out throughout the state.  Travel is expected.

Reporting & Supervision:

• The CDF reports to the Regional Program Manager.

Primary Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 Regional Program Manager (RPM), and Abuja-based Program team, develop project ideas in line with NERI program goal and country objectives
• 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 RPM and Abuja-based Reporting Officer.
• Work with staff to ensure project attendance at local events.
• Collect information on program activities, including beneficiary targets.
• Work with Program, M&E and Grants teams to create and maintain project trackers.
• Prepare Final Evaluation Reports and grant closings.
• 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.
• Budget monitoring and oversight of project implementation (with the procurement officers and the Abuja based procurement team).
• Any other duties suitable to task and commensurate with ability.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Social Sciences or other related field.
• Three years’ work experience in a related field is required.
• Proven experience working with youth, women and/or other marginalized groups.
• Experience working with local or state governments.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• Prior experience with international organizations or international-funded projects is highly desirable.
• Grant and proposal writing experience preferred.
• Problem solving, stress management and time management skills are required.
• Proficient at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• 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 Hausa required, working knowledge in Kanuri also preferred.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents before the closing date above:

• A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) listing all job responsibilities.
• A cover letter
• Three (3) professional references
• Please reference the job title and location on the cover letter and resume or CV.

Alternatively, Please Submit Applications to:
PO Box # 20350
ATTN: Human Resources Office
Abuja FCT, 
Nigeria.
Or
To the following e-mail address: