Youth / Community Leaders Capacity Lead (Consultant) at Search for Common Ground (SFCG) - 3 Openings

Search for Common Ground (Search) is an international non-profit organization that promotes the peaceful transformation of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, Search’s mission is to transform how individuals, organisations, and governments deal with conflict—moving away from destructive approaches and towards cooperative solutions. With more than 700 staff worldwide, Search implements projects in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and North America.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Youth / Community Leaders Capacity Lead (Consultant)

Locations: Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta (1 in each state)
Job type: Contract
Category: Programs – Africa - West / Consultant - Local

Position Summary

• The Youth/Community Leaders Capacity Lead (Consultant) is responsible for engaging with Peace Architecture Structures and various community stakeholders.
• This consultant will facilitate refresher training sessions focused on Early Warning and Early Response (EWER), conflict sensitivity, conflict transformation, and non-adversarial approaches.
• The refresher training will target community leaders, youth leaders, and youth from diverse backgrounds, promoting inclusive leadership and non-adversarial approaches.
• Additionally, the consultant will organize peer exchange workshops. The refresher training will be implemented across Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta states.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Facilitate 9 (3 sets per state) refresher training for community leaders on inclusive leadership and conflict transformation in Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta states.
• Facilitate 9 (3 sets per state) refresher training for youth leaders on conflict transformation and non-adversarial engagement in Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta states.
• Facilitate 9 (3 sets per state) refresher peer exchange workshops for youths in Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta states.
• Work with the Youth/Community Leaders Training/Peer Exchange activities support consultant to provide details and comprehensive training reports for each of the training sessions across the three states.
• Utilising Search’s CGA modules, develop training materials and guide templates. The consultant will deliver training on:
  • Principles of Common Ground in Conflict Transformation.
  • Conflict resolution and mitigation strategies
  • Conflict Sensitivity and Do No Harm
  • Leadership and Dispute resolution
  • Non-adversarial advocacy
  • Transformative dialogue processes
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and implementation of identified actions and initiatives.

Duration of the Role:

• The job role will be for 2 months (January 2025- February 2025) but subject to renewal based on performance.

Educational Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in a related area is required, while a Master's in Conflict Resolution, International Relations, Project Management or a related field would be an added benefit.

Required Experience:

• At least three (3) years of experience in Programme Management and leading community engagements.
• Have led the implementation of similar activities in local contexts.
• Understanding of the Nigerian context especially the project locations i.e Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta States
• Relevant experience working in the non-profit and NGO sector.
• Substantial experience working with government officials, NGOs and communities;

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrate integrity and promote Search values and ethical standards;
• Promote the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of Search;
• Demonstrate capacity to adapt to a multi-cultural context, tolerance, and respect for issues related to gender, religion, race, and nationality;
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office is required

Other Relevant Requirements:

• Good knowledge of the local languages will be an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to identify issues and to use sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems;
• Knowledge of other languages spoken in the states will be an advantage;
• Strong command of English language, with excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal communication skills;
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace;
• Ability to prioritize, plan and organize workflow to tight timeframes, handle multiple tasks, and be flexible with changing priorities.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information and Notice

• Candidates should send the following to the Career Portal:
  • Current resume
  • Cover Letter (which includes expectations of compensation and projected start date)
• Please note that the system only has the functionality to upload two documents per application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
• This position is only open to Nigerian nationals.