Call for Application: Research Consultant at Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Job Title: Call for Application: Research Consultant

Position Summary

The Research Consultant is responsible for conducting a desk review of existing materials, offline and online, to analyze the types of conflict that focus on micro-water shed management and identify the types of conflict that will risk project delivery and make recommendations for addressing such. Develop a detailed report to provide an analysis of the causes of the identified conflicts, trends, dynamics, and effects on the project investment and target beneficiaries. It will also identify incidents associated with the conflict that may impact project implementation (i.e., the ability of community members to gather for meetings and the project to deliver investments and supervise implementation). The report will also differentiate between the types of conflicts that the project is related or not related to and can exacerbate the conflict. The conflict analysis report will also elaborate on how the project should distinguish between conflicts that originate between groups and those at higher levels and the recommendations for Project implementation. The conflict analysis is expected to cover the 20 states in the Six geo-political zones in Nigeria + FCT. 

The Consultant will also participate in a one-day dialogue session where the summary of the findings will be presented to the L-Pres Federal Project Management Unit ( FPMU) and State Project Management Unit (SPMUs) to validate and add inputs into the document before finalization of the report.  

The Research Consultant will be paid an agreed daily rate for the number of days worked with preference for availability between 20th to 31st October 2024 for the assignment. S/he will work closely with the Design Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager in delivering the assignment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Has the responsibility for conducting the analysis of the types of conflicts in relation to micro-water shed management that the project will address.
• Facilitate a one-day dialogue session with Search and IPCR team to enable L-Press FPMU and SPMUs to validate and add inputs into the document before finalization of the analysis report.  
• Develop a detailed report with clear recommendations. 

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate integrity and promote Search values and ethical standards;
• Promote the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of Search;
• Demonstrate capacity to adapt to a multi-cultural context, tolerance, and respect for issues related to gender, religion, race, and nationality;
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office is required

Required Experience & Education

• An advanced Degree or Qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation and Research. Qualification in Conflict Resolution, International Relations or related field would be an added benefit. 
• At least five (5) years of experience in leading Research and relevant studies within the NGO sector. 
• Relevant experience working in the non-profit and NGO sector.
• Substantial experience working with government officials, NGOs and communities;

Other Relevant Requirements

• Good knowledge of the local languages will be an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to identify issues and to use sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems;
• Knowledge of other languages spoken in the states will be an advantage;
• Strong command of English language, with excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal communication skills;
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace; and
• Ability to prioritize, plan and organize workflow to tight timeframes, handle multiple tasks, and be flexible with changing priorities.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 31st October 2024. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION”.

Interested candidates should send the following to our portal on or before 31st October 2024.

1. Curriculum vitae and one example of similar research conducted in the past

2. A technical proposal proposing a methodology for the research and proposed daily rate for the engagement.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:

Official Job Website: https://www.careers.sfcg.org/