Experience in working on community level, e.g. with NGOs or civil society organizations is an advantage.
Experience in working with different groups of the community (e.g., youth, elderly, people with disabilities) is an advantage.
Working experience with our clients MHPSS / protection team, especially with one of the Psychosocial Mobile Teams, is an advantage.
Open & positive attitude & ability to communicate in a sensitive manner with all members of the community.
Genuine care & respect for the needs of vulnerable populations with a strong belief in empowering marginalized & disenfranchised people.
High integrity & willingness to conduct her / himself transparently & open to scrutiny.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work under (time) pressure, with minimal supervision & in a culturally diverse team.
Strong interpersonal skills & demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with community members, local staff & other stakeholders.
Excellent analytical & communication skills.
Ability to independently carry out tasks, proactivity, ability to multi task & to prioritize.
Knowledge of social & development issues in Nigeria, particularly within the area of responsibility.
S / he must be fluent in Hausa & English with excellent report writing skills.
Knowledge of Fulfulbe is an advantage.
Inclusion & respect for diversity respect & promote individual & cultural differences, encourage diversity & inclusion wherever possible.
Maintain high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
Demonstrates the ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
Delivering results produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner,; is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing & sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication, explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example & demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize & develop their potential.
Empowering others & building trust creates an atmosphere of trust & an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best & develop their potential.
Work strategically to realize the organization’s goals & communicates a clear strategic direction.