Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons based on need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria in 2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, HIV and health extractives and governance, and peace building programming.
Position: Community Facilitator (Temporary Assignment)
Advert Ref Code: CFADOLSMILE2017
Locations: Abuja, Lafia, Makurdi, Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Gboko
Report To: Technical Specialist (Gender and Child Protection), SMILE
Duration of Assignment: 1 November 2017 - 30 April 2017 (Six Months)
Benue:
• Cluster 1: Makurdi, Gwer-west, Konshisha (Resident in Makurdi)
• Cluster 2: Gboko, Buruku, Tarka (Resident in Gboko)
• Cluster 3: Logo, Ukum (Resident in Ukum)
• Cluster 4: Kastina-ala, Ushongo (Resident in Katsina-Ala)
Nasarawa:
• Cluster 1: Doma & Obi LGAs (Resident in Lafia)
• Cluster 2: Lafia & Nasarawa LGAs (Resident in Lafia)
• Cluster 3: Nasarawa Eggon & Karu LGAs (Resident in FCT)
FCT/Edo
• Cluster 1: Bwari, Gwagwalada (Resident in FCT)
• Cluster 2: AMAC, Uromi (Resident in FCT)
General Function:
• The community facilitators would be responsible for working closely with specific SMILE CSO partners working in the respective LGAs, for the implementation of the project’s Adolescent Girls Intervention, Gender Norms Sessions and Early Childhood Care and Development.
• They will facilitate adherence to quality standards of a full range of services provided by community volunteers, adolescent girls club mentors and ECD teachers/caregivers’ to the beneficiaries.
• Prospective candidates should be resident within the LGA cluster applied for or State capitals close to such LGAs.
Specific Responsibilities
The community facilitators will:
• Participate in a pre-engagement training on SMILE gender, adolescent and ECCD programming
• Support the implementation of the SMILE gender norms, adolescent girls’ intervention and ECCD including:
• Conduct validation of identified ‘safe’ spaces for Adolescent Girls Clubs
• Conduct step-down trainings for community volunteers on the implementation of home visits for parent-adolescent communication skills training
• Conduct monitoring and supervisory support visits to SMILE gender norms sessions, adolescent girls’ intervention and ECCD pilot communities
• Develop monthly and quarterly activity reports.
• Develop end of intervention report
• Participate in any other related activity as required/assigned
Key Working Relationships:
• Internal: Technical Director/Deputy Chief of Party; Technical Specialist (Gender and Child Protection); Operations Research Manager; Senior Program Managers.
• External: SMILE CSO partners; community volunteers, adolescent club mentors, ECCD Teachers/caregivers
Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences (e.g. Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Social Policy, Economics, etc.), Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration, or International Development.
• Knowledge of gender issues and early childhood development.
• Previous experience in the development sector and/or OVC program(s)
• Knowledge of the impact of gender issues on adolescents is an asset.
• Analytical, methodical and precise style of writing.
• Skilled in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills in English; Fluency in at least one of the major languages used in the target communities preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with children, youths, civil society partners and communities.
• Female candidates are preferred for this position
Disclaimer Clause:
• This Scope of Work is not an exhaustive list, rather it is intended to be indicative of the skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
Equal Opportunity:
• “CRS is an equal –opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”.
Statement of Commitment to Protection:
• ‘’CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation
Application Closing Date:
19 October, 2017
Method of Application
Applicants should send their CV's/Resume to: ng.recruitment_health@crs.org using the reference code for this position (i.e CFADOLSMILE2017).
