Camp Coordination and Camp Management Specialist at Peace Restoration and Integral Global Development (PRIDE) Initiative

PRIDE-Initiative is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) recognized with impartiality and neutrality agency and policy driving for human suffering alleviation, we strive to assist voiceless and affected population of natural disaster or crises without political, race, religious interest. PRIDE have been supporting vulnerable women, men, children and youth group for self-growth and sustainable development especially in the faces of disaster and crises across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe state (BAY) Northeast Nigeria. PRIDE committed to strengthen and promote; community governance, human right of children, women, youth and girls, community empowerment, protection monitoring, community mobilization, awareness rising and sensitization on protection issues/concerns and health related matters, livelihood support, skills building, agricultural empowerment, housing land and property (HLP) through proactive project and programs. PRIDE immensely improved the psychosocial wellbeing of IDPs, IDP returnees and refugee returnees, and reach out to more than 200, 000 affected persons across BAY Northeast Nigeria with positive impacts in enhancing resilience aspects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Camp Coordination and Camp Management Specialist

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract (6 months)
Reports to: Head of Programs

Job Summary

• We are seeking a seasoned professional to coordinate and manage our community camp activities, ensuring effective delivery of services, protection, and support to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for camp management, coordination, and community engagement, working closely with stakeholders, including government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and community leaders.

Responsibilities
Camp Management:

• Manage and coordinate camp activities, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
• Conduct camp assessments, identify gaps, and develop plans to address them.
• Ensure camp maintenance, infrastructure development, and upgrade.
• Supervise camp staff, fostering a culture of respect, accountability, and professionalism.

Community Engagement and Coordination:

• Establish and maintain relationships with community leaders, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate community participation in camp decision-making processes.
• Coordinate with partners to provide services (e.g., water, sanitation, health, education).
• Ensure effective information sharing and feedback mechanisms.

Protection and Accountability:

• Implement protection mainstreaming and accountability measures.
• Identify and address protection concerns, including gender-based violence.
• Ensure camp residents' rights and dignity are respected.

Reporting and Monitoring:

• Monitor camp activities, tracking progress and identifying challenges.
• Compile and submit regular reports to management and stakeholders.
• Conduct capacity assessments and training for camp staff.

Representation and Collaboration:

• Represent the organization in camp coordination meetings and forums.
• Collaborate with government agencies and NGOs.
• Ensure alignment with national and global camp management standards.

Requirements
Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Humanitarian Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in camp management, humanitarian response, or related field.
• Proven experience working with IDPs, refugees, or vulnerable populations.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master's degree in relevant field.
• Experience with humanitarian agencies.
• Knowledge of international humanitarian law and human rights.

Skills:

• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Fluency in English and local languages (e.g., Hausa, Kanuri, Shuwa).

Application Closing Date
14th October, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your experience and qualifications, an updated CV (max. 3 pages) and contact information for 3 professional references to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• PRIDE Initiative is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.