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Husk Power Systems

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Go To Market (GTM) Coordinator

Abuja, Nigeria

Director INGO Forum

Closing: May 8, 2024

15 days remaining

Published: Apr 23, 2024 (1 day ago)

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Requirements

What you will bring:

  • 5+ years of experience in a conflict or post-conflict setting with an INGO in a coordination or senior management role (e.g. Country Director or similar levels). Experience of working in complex humanitarian situations is preferred. 
  • Undergraduate/postgraduate qualifications in international relations, political science, development or other relevant field 
  • Proven high profile management, coordination and advocacy experience in humanitarian context. 
  • Demonstrated communication, leadership skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills   
  • Documented skills in developing proposals, budgets and reports  
  • Strong advocacy experience in conflict-affected countries   
  • Demonstrated knowledge of humanitarian architecture, the UN system (HCT, ISCG, Clusters),  
  • Familiarity with HDP Nexus contexts, Durable Solutions, and Localization 
  • Knowledge of international humanitarian law and humanitarian reform a plus   
  • Strong understanding of conflict sensitivity and protection 
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. 
  • Computer literacy.

Context / Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Knowledge of the Nigeria context or previous experience working in Nigeria or West Africa 
  • Experience in administration and coordination of coalition or secretariat functions a plus. 
  • Strong communication, inter-personal, facilitation and diplomatic skills. 
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with strong writing and editing skills. 

Behavioural competencies:

  • Strategic thinking 
  • Initiating action and change 
  • Influencing 
  • Handling insecure environments 
Responsibilities

Requirements

What you will bring:

  • 5+ years of experience in a conflict or post-conflict setting with an INGO in a coordination or senior management role (e.g. Country Director or similar levels). Experience of working in complex humanitarian situations is preferred. 
  • Undergraduate/postgraduate qualifications in international relations, political science, development or other relevant field 
  • Proven high profile management, coordination and advocacy experience in humanitarian context. 
  • Demonstrated communication, leadership skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills   
  • Documented skills in developing proposals, budgets and reports  
  • Strong advocacy experience in conflict-affected countries   
  • Demonstrated knowledge of humanitarian architecture, the UN system (HCT, ISCG, Clusters),  
  • Familiarity with HDP Nexus contexts, Durable Solutions, and Localization 
  • Knowledge of international humanitarian law and humanitarian reform a plus   
  • Strong understanding of conflict sensitivity and protection 
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. 
  • Computer literacy.

Context / Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Knowledge of the Nigeria context or previous experience working in Nigeria or West Africa 
  • Experience in administration and coordination of coalition or secretariat functions a plus. 
  • Strong communication, inter-personal, facilitation and diplomatic skills. 
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with strong writing and editing skills. 

Behavioural competencies:

  • Strategic thinking 
  • Initiating action and change 
  • Influencing 
  • Handling insecure environments 
  • Compliance with and adherence to NIF approved policies and procedures and to and donor policies, guidance, and procedures. 
  • Proactive agenda setting; facilitating a space for INGO-INGO collaboration; enabling sharing of information and analysis for effective decision-making. 
  • High level representation of INGO interests in external meetings and planning efforts nationally and globally; and strategically guide and encourage common advocacy and policy engagement.  
  • Manages the Secretariat team, which includes NIF national and international staff 
  • Manages office operations in Abuja and provides strategic oversight of operations 
  • Provide strategic and day-to-day management of the permanent office (personnel, budget, security, etc.) 
  • Provides leadership to the office by encouraging delegation, accountability and teamwork 
  • Ensures the development of and compliance with procedures for the operation of NIF office 
  • Be responsible for the budgeting, budget management and accountability with the support of the NIF operations team 
  • Be responsive to staff, ready to support them as needed, an advocate for staff well-being 
  • Able to appreciate political necessity and delicate policy issues in humanitarian access and the application of principles to programming.  

 Focus on:

  • Strategic Coordination and Senior Level Representation
  • Advocacy and Policy Leadership
  • Information Sharing, Analysis and Best Practice  
  • Human Resources   

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