Early Warning Officer at Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Early Warning Officer – Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS) – Sustaining Electoral Engagement for Democracy (SEED) Project

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-Time – Local

About Search for Common Ground (SFCG): Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes the peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, Search’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict – away from destructive approaches towards cooperative solutions. With more than 600 staff worldwide, Search implements projects in more than 30 countries across the globe.

Job Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Conflict and Peace Studies, Peacebuilding, Development Studies, Humanities, Media & Communications or related field is required.
• Master’s Degree in the aforementioned fields is desirable.

Required Experience:

• At least 4 years of experience in Early warning and conflict management  or related fields
• Relevant experience working in the non-profit and NGO sector;
• Experience with conflict analysis tools;
• Substantial experience working with government officials, NGOs and communities;
• Experience writing reports and project reports
• Understanding of the social, political and economic context of the state and how it impacts on conflict drivers and conflict in the state and targeted communities;
• Knowledge and experience in computers and crowd mapping software
• Ability to work individually, but also with experience of working effectively as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively with attention to detail and an orderly approach to tasks
• Strong analytical skills, including drafting reports and briefings
• Superior written and oral communication skills in English.
• Must have a ‘hands-on’, practical mentality, be self-driven, and very motivated.
• Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
• Experience working on Elections is a plus.

Other Relevant Competencies:

• Accountability: Being accountable and passing on accountability for one’s own actions and those of colleagues and the organization.
• Attention to detail: The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently
• Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with others in order to achieve a shared goal – even when the object at stake is of no direct personal interest possibilities.
• Creativity: The ability to come up with original and innovative ideas and solutions, to adopt points of view outside the usual parameters.
• Focus on Quality: Setting high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement and quality assurance.
• Learning Ability: The ability to absorb new information readily and to put it into practice effectively
• Adaptability: The ability to remain fully functional by adapting to changing circumstances (environment, procedures and people).

How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Note: This position is only open to Nigerian nationals.

Application Closing Date: 30th November, 2022.