JOB VACANCY AT SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND (SFCG) - 2POSITIONS

Founded in 1982, Search for Common Ground (SFCG) works to transform the way the world deals with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and towards collaborative problem solving. We work with local partners to find culturally appropriate means to strengthen societies' capacity to deal with conflicts constructively: to understand the differences and act on the commonalities.

Search for common ground implementing the "Tomorrow is a new day" project with funding from European Union requires the service of a Women Advocacy Consultant and a Youth
Advocacy Consultant to assist in the delivery of the advocacy aspect of the Tomorrow is a New Day Project. The Consultant will train the TND II project staff and supervise advocacy
training in the target communities.

Job Title: Women Advocacy Consultant
Job Location: Nigeria 

Purpose of the assignment and main tasks:

• Under the supervision of the Project Manager of Tomorrow is a New Day, the consultant will develop and implement a full-fledged advocacy strategy for promoting the overarching advocacy objectives of TND II:
• Review the Common Ground Advocacy training manual and adapt it to the context of the Niger-Delta.
• Conduct Training of Trainers (TOT) for programme officers of SFCG and implementing partners in Port Harcourt. Rivers State.
• Supervise the step-down of the Advocacy training in target communities in Abia, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States
• Deliver a comprehensive report at the end of the consultancy period detailing the review ofthe manual, trainings and outcomes ofthe training.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Masters' Degree in Gender studies, International Development, education or other field related to Gender equality.

Experience:

• At least 7 years of working with International organisations, government agencies or NGOs of which, three (3) years' experience is on working on women and youth human rights issues.
• Previous experience in Youth oriented projects will be an advantage.
• The total duration of the consultancy is for 30 days.

Job Title: Youth Advocacy Consultant
Job Location: Nigeria 
Purpose of the assignment and main tasks:

• Under the supervision of the Project Manager of Tomorrow is a New Day, the consultant will develop and implement a full-fledged advocacy strategy for promoting the overarching advocacy objectives of TND II:
• Review the Common Ground Advocacy training manual and adapt it to the context of the Niger-Delta.
• Conduct Training of Trainers (TOT) for programme officers of SFCG and implementing partners in Port Harcourt. Rivers State.
• Supervise the step-down of the Advocacy training in target communities in Abia, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States
• Deliver a comprehensive report at the end of the consultancy period detailing the review ofthe manual, trainings and outcomes ofthe training.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Masters' Degree in Gender studies, International Development, education or other field related to Gender equality.

Experience:

• At least 7 years of working with International organisations, government agencies or NGOs of which, three (3) years' experience is on working on women and youth human rights issues.
• Previous experience in Youth oriented projects will be an advantage.
• The total duration of the consultancy is for 30 days.

How To  Apply:
Application Procedure: Applications should be addressed to 'The Country Director', Search for Common Ground Nigeria and must contain:
A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and your suitability for the role
An updated resume, not more than 3 pages long outlining past experiences
A sample of a previous consultancy report.
All applications should be sent to Cbagu@sfcg.org
Deadline:  6th February. 2015