• Promote the application of IHL and the operationalization of humanitarian principles.
• Identify opportunities for strengthening access measures, as well as opportunities for promoting community acceptance and accountability to the affected population
• Ensure that linkages between other access initiatives are established and maintained.
• Co-chair the Access Working Group in general coordination meetings, working closely with OCHA’s Access officer to ensure relevant messages from the AWG are relayed in other meetings including the HCT.
• Lead prioritization and analysis of access-related information from relevant stakeholders including patterns and trends through the joint production of monthly information and quarterly trends reports.
• Draft and design AWG and access related updates, policy briefs, and other similar materials.
• Facilitate structured and effective information exchange both between internal INGO partners, and with external partners (NNGOs, UN, Government, Media, International community, etc).
• Stay informed on political, humanitarian and security contexts, while providing structured updates to the INGO Forum as it relates to Access regionally and nationally.
• Facilitate effective information flow between field-level realities in NE Nigeria and capital-level coordination in Abuja.
• Ensure attention to special protection issues that arise with the project; particularly those involving vulnerable groups, sensitive topics, protection of sources and confidential data.
• Undertake regular visits to the deep field and consistent liaising with key stakeholders to share relevant information and stay informed.
• Help organize and facilitate workshops and other capacity development, as necessary.
• Promote the rights of beneficiaries in line with the advocacy strategy
Requirements
Generic professional competencies:
• Experience from working within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/ recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Core competency expertise
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
• Advanced university degree in conflict and development, international relations, international humanitarian law or related technical field (minimum master’s degree).
• Five years cognate experience in a similar role within an NGO (local or international), with humanitarian access functions.
• Experience with developing and implementing access related strategic objectives.
• Knowledge of the humanitarian coordination system and the mandates of the actors involved.
• Knowledge of International Humanitarian Laws.
• Good knowledge of the social, economic and political dynamics in North East Nigeria, the Lake Chad Basin and Sahel region in general
• Strong data analytical and interpretation skills.
• Commitment to international humanitarian standards and principles.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience in humanitarian setting.
• Knowledge of and contacts in Nigerian Media
Guiding Principles
Personnel is expected to conduct itself in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and iMMAP’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all Countries.
iMMAP has zero-tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, human trafficking, child abuse and exploitation. Any violations of these principles and policies will be treated as serious misconduct.
iMMAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background.
Apply at: https://careers.immap.org/jobs/147/