Job Opening: Advocacy and Capacity building officer At Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD)

Job Opening: Advocacy and Capacity building officer At Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD)
The Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD) is a non-profit organization registered with the corporate affairs commission in Nigeria. FRAD operates in both the humanitarian and development sectors, focusing on building the resilience of vulnerable populations through interventions in areas such as WASH, Nutrition, Protection, Education, early recovery, and livelihood. To date, FRAD has impacted over 19,000 children, men, women, and girls through its various programs.

Our organization is committed to utilizing locally available solutions to empower vulnerable populations and promote sustainable development, ensuring that no one is left behind. Our Mission and Vision drive our initiatives to guarantee inclusivity and equality for all.

RECRUITMENT TYPE – contract

Job Title – Advocacy and Capacity Building Officer

Applicants must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, law, or a related field, along with at least three years of experience in humanitarian response, particularly in community engagement and advocacy. Proficiency in computer skills and the ability to multitask are essential. Candidates should have a background in legal practice, advocacy, community engagement, and capacity building, as well as experience in engaging with communities and stakeholders.

Location: Borno and Yobe.

Job Field: Non Profit

Responsibilities and Tasks:

1. Developing and implementing advocacy strategies: Take the lead in creating and executing plans to advocate for policies, practices, and attitudes that will bring about positive change.

2. Engaging with stakeholders: Establish and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, NGOs, community leaders, and international organizations to advance the objectives of the project.

3. Conducting capacity-building initiatives: Design and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and other learning interventions to enhance the skills and knowledge of stakeholders involved in the project.

4. Mobilizing resources: Provide support in mobilizing resources for the project’s activities.

5. Communication and outreach: Create communication materials such as reports, briefs, and presentations to effectively communicate key advocacy messages and engage with target audiences.

6. Advocating for policy review: Advocate for the review of policies when necessary to ensure they align with the project’s goals.

7. Monitoring and evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the impact of advocacy initiatives and capacity-building activities to assess their effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

8. Networking and collaboration: Represent the organization in relevant forums, conferences, and working groups to network with peers, share best practices, and foster collaboration on advocacy and capacity-building efforts.

9. Documentation and reporting: Maintain accurate records of advocacy activities, capacity-building interventions, and outcomes achieved. Prepare regular reports on the project’s activities.

Performance measures:

• Advocacy impact metrics

• Capacity building impact metrics

• Sustainability metrics

• Feedback and evaluation metrics

• Training and development

• Workplace culture

• Community Engagement

• Innovation and Creativity

• Personal development metrics

• External recognition

Requirement: Advocacy and Capacity building officer At Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD)

Must be honest, accountable, a good listener, able to work in a team, transparent and honest.
Must have understanding and ability to action and communicate DEI principles in all activities.
Must be computer literate, with a good knowledge of MS office suites and google workspace.
Bachelor’s degree in social science, with at least 3 years’ experience in similar role.
Good report writing and workshop facilitation.
Fluent in Hausa, Kanuri and local languages within the LGAs of implementation.
The position will be based at the head office with frequent travel to field locations.
Desirable skills:
Timeliness,
Honesty
Accountability
Good communication skills,
Confidence,
proactiveness and able to manage pressure.
Fluent in Hausa, Kanuri and any other indigenous languages

Application Process: Advocacy and Capacity building officer At Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD)

To apply for the position, interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their application CV and cover letter in one document to the email address [email protected]. The deadline for submission is March 20th, 2024.

Please ensure that the subject line of your email includes the title of the position you are applying for. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Due to the urgency of filling the position, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. The successful candidate will be expected to start immediately after a successful reference check.

We strongly encourage women to apply for this position.