Project Assistant (CCCM)

Overview of position

Working under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office, the direct supervision of the CCCM Officer & Senior Project Assistant. The selected candidate will work within selected camps & camp like settings as well as in hosting communities, informal sites & areas of return supervising hourly contracted staff who include Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM) mobile teams consisting of Site Assistants & Community Outreach Volunteers (COV's). The selected candidate will be under the daily supervision of the Senior Project Assistant CCCM & will supervise CCCM field tasks, such as coordination, the development of site governance structures, feedback mechanisms & overseeing the implementation of minimal site maintenance projects.

Role objectives


In collaboration with the CCCM Officer ensure that there is adequate coverage of sites hosting IDP populations by the CCCM mobile teams.
Ensure that the CCCM field staff (CCCM mobile teams & Site Facilitators) provide adequate support to the camp management agencies i.e. SEMA & NEMA.
Undertake regular field travel to monitor & guide CCCM program implementation in designated locations.
Ensure there is proper monitoring & reporting of activities being done by camp management, government agencies, national & international NGOs, UN organizations & other relevant stakeholders in the sites being covered by the CCCM mobile teams.
Guide & provide on the job training to CCCM field staff & SEMA camp managers of their duties.
Support SEMA / NEMA in the establishment of representatives, IDP committees that reflect age, gender & diversity of the IDP population at site level.
Promote set up of youth & women empowerment groups in the sites.
Support implementation of communication with communities’ activities in designated locations.
Ensure that the CCCM multi sector site tracker & other databases are updated on a weekly basis by the CCCM field staff.
Extract reports from the CCCM multi sector site tracker for analysis.
Ensure that all CCCM field staff & Camp Managers understand & carry out their duties in accordance with the humanitarian principles, core values, the Code of Conduct (CoC) & Prevention of Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (PSEA).
Ensure there is an effective referral mechanism in all IDP sites covered by the CCCM field staff & SEMA / NEMA Camp Managers.
Commit to enforce & advocate for decisions taken by the CCCM / NFI / shelter sector working group at field level.
Attend coordination meetings in clusters, technical working groups & task forces representing our client when delegated to do so.
Discharge any other relevant duty as assigned by the CCCM Officer or Senior Project Assistant.


Project reporting


This role will be working under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office, the direct supervision of the CCCM Officer & Senior Project Assistant.


Key competencies


Bachelors in social science or behavioural science with two years of relevant professional experience or a high school degree / certificate with 3 years of working experience.
Previous experience in camp management related work.
Previous experience in CCCM capacity building is an added advantage.
Two year experience in humanitarian work.
Fluent in English, Tiv, Idoma, Igede & other languages spoken locally in north central Nigeria.
Previous experience in humanitarian work.
Training or certification in CCCM activities.
Takes responsibility for action & manages constructive criticisms.
Works effectively well with client & stakeholders.
Promotes continuous learning for self & others.
Listens & communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.
Actively seeks new ways of improving programs or services.
Develops effective partnerships with internal & external stakeholders.
Identify ways & implement actions to improve performance of self & others.
Plans work, anticipates risks & sets goals within area of responsibility.
Displays mastery of subject matter.
Contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns & promotes equal gender participation.


Team management


The selected candidate will be supervising hourly contracted staff who include Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM) mobile teams consisting of Site Assistants & Community Outreach Volunteers (COV's).


Further information


Internals of the organization & NMS candidates, as well as external female candidates, will be considered as first tier candidates.
This vacancy is also open to second tier candidates.
The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station within commuting distance of the duty station in Benue state, including the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) within camps & host communities with required qualifications & willing to learn and work with CCCM operations will be considered.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements & security clearances.
Women with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.



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