REACH Field Officer at ACTED Nigeria

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (social science, development) required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in humanitarian or development organizations, preferably in a field-based position
• Willingness and ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced field environment for extended periods of the time required
• Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using ODK for quantitative data collection, or the ability to rapidly master the process
• Experience hiring and managing casual laborers
• Experience conducting focus group discussions, or the ability to learn rapidly
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility
• Prior experience working in IDP/Conflict affect settlements is an asset
• Spoken fluency in English and Hausa required
• Strong written skills in English and Hausa and Fulani required
• Spoken Hausa strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to cover other locations when needed

We Offer

• Contract duration: 3 months
• Number of positions 1
• Location: Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara (Base Katsina)
• Level: D2-1 (National contract)
• Start date: ASAP

Application Closing Date
21st October, 2020.

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

Application Process

• Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and an updated CV as a single document (3 page minimum) in English.
• Contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional references must be provided, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer including that of the HR/Admin person. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
• Applications should be addressed to: The Recruitment Manager.
• Only motivated applicants who are able to perform the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered. CV’s – only applications will not be considered.
• Please note: The position title and location must be written in the subject line of the e-mail; otherwise, it may not be considered

Note

• CVs will be review on rolling bases
• Due to the large numbers of expected applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. We apologise for the inconvenience.
• ACTED considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
• For general information about ACTED, please consult: www.acted.org