Nigeria: Gender and Conflict Adviser - Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP)

The Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP) is supported by DFID/UKAID and is managed by a consortium made up of British Council, International Alert and Social Development Direct. The programme seeks to deliver interventions to reduce the impacts of violent conflict and promote reconciliation processes. The programme will operate at national level and in eight focal states.

NSRP is looking for committed and experienced individuals to join the senior technical team of this innovative and exciting programme. We are currently recruiting for a Gender and Conflict Adviser with experience of working on programmes in conflict-affected environments, either in Nigeria or other countries in the Africa region. The post will be based in Abuja but will make frequent visits to NSRP’s regional offices in Maiduguri, Kano, Jos and Port Harcourt and to all the focal states.

The Gender and Conflict Adviser will provide strategic leadership within the NSRP team and will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the programme’s gender strategy. S/he will provide technical support and training across the NSRP team, among partners and with external stakeholders to ensure that delivery across all aspects of the programme are informed by gender and conflict analysis and address gender discrimination. S/he will foster collaboration between NRSP and other groups working to address gender and exclusion in Nigeria.

Qualifications:
Essential qualifications include a relevant postgraduate qualification (Human Rights, Gender or Conflict Studies) and at least 8 years experience of working for a government, NGO or donor programme on gender discrimination, preferably in conflict-affected environments in Africa. Strong research skills, and experience in communication and advocacy is also important for this post.

Interested candidates should download the information pack and complete the application form. Completed application forms should be submitted to jobs@sddirect.org.uk.

Closing date for submission of applications is Monday, January 14th, 2013. Interviews will commence within three weeks of the closing date. Unfortunately due to the large number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. British Council, International Alert and Social Development Direct have robust policies on equal opportunities. All applicants will be judged strictly on merit.