Project Field Assistant (Livelihood and Climate Mitigation)

Overview of position


Our client plays a significant role in Katsina, Nigeria, through its Conflict Prevention, Crisis Response & Resilience (CPCRR) program. This initiative, led by our client in partnership with Mercy Corps Netherlands (MCN) & the Centre for Democracy & Development (CDD), aims to address the complex challenges faced by conflict affected communities in Northwest Nigeria.
The CPCRR program focuses on promoting long term stability by addressing the root causes of conflict, enhancing community resilience & fostering socio economic development in 48 communities across 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Katsina & Zamfara states.
Through integrated efforts, the CPCRR program aims to foster conflict prevention, crisis response & resilience in conflict affected communities, contributing to long term peace & socio economic development in the northwest of Nigeria.
Our clients presence in Katsina is further reinforced by its operational sub office, which facilitates key meetings with officials & staff to support the program's implementation. The organization collaborates closely with local leaders, Civil Society Organizations (CSO's) & government authorities to ensure the success of its initiatives.
Working under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the Head of Office in Katsina, with technical guidance of the Program Manager Livelihood as an additional supervisor, the Project Field Staff will be responsible for implementing & managing field activities related to livelihood & climate adaptation projects. This role involves working closely with local communities, partners & government agencies to ensure the successful delivery of project activities on the ground.


Role objectives


Assist in implementing community based climate adaptation, mitigation plans & livelihoods projects.
Support workshop facilitation to promote sustainable land management & conservation practices.
Support the activities around the promotion of alternative clean cooking energy solutions.
Support in leading reforestation & afforestation projects in the field, providing tree seedlings to households & keeping accurate supporting documents or means of verification of the implementation while ensuring organization standard of consent are taken.
Support community led climate vulnerability assessments to identify risks & develop resource sharing agreements.
Facilitate training sessions for community members, youth & local leaders on climate smart practices & sustainable resource management.
Perform any other general administrative duties assigned by their respective manager.


Project reporting


This role works under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the Head of Office in Katsina, with technical guidance of the Program Manager Livelihood as an additional supervisor.


Key competencies


Bachelor's degree in development studies, environmental science, climate adaptation, environmental management, social sciences or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of field experience in project support or community engagement.
Strong organizational & administrative skills.
Excellent monitoring & reporting skills
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently & as part of a team.
Experience in the usage of Microsoft (MS) Office software packages (Word, Excel, etc.), knowledge of spreadsheet & data analysis.
Fluency in English is required (oral & written) & fluency in Hausa & Fulani is desired,
Respects, promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.


Team management


This role has no team management responsibility.


Further information


Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.



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