Humanitarian Programme Officer - BMZ-TDA Project

  • Published: 2024-11-26
  • published till: 2024-12-10
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About CBM

CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.

To reinforce and keep pace with the growth of the Nigerian Country Office team, we are looking for a Humanitarian Programme Officer.
The work hours for this position is 40 Hours/week.
This position is only filled locally, with contractual conditions of Nigeria. An expatriation is not intended.

These are your responsibilities

  • Support Partner Organisations to implement and monitor a coherent, inclusive and qualitative project on behalf of CBM/BMZ-TDA.
  • Provide technical support to partner organisations to ensure compliance to BMZ standards, disability inclusion and implementation of agreed plans.
  • Develop and ensure proper project monitoring system following CBM format and requirements.
  • Support partners to ensure that narrative reports and communication materials are submitted in timely manner and are of high quality.
  • In close cooperation with Programme Finance Officers, support partners and ensure the logistic, admin and financial monitoring of the project ( call up of funds, acknowledgement of receipt of funds, procurement of materials, utilisation of expenses and compliance with accountability principles).
  • Participate in meetings and support the partners to include disability in mainstream services being provided to affected population.
  • Continuously assess situation and support partner organisation to re-adjust activities as per need after discussion with line management.
  • Facilitate documentation of learnings and evaluation of the project in collaboration with the Communications Officer and the MEAL Officer.
  • Monitor the security situation on the ground and work with the Security Advisor to support the partners to develop a framework for safety and security management.
  • Support the partners to put in place sustainability measures beyond the project lifespan.
  • Carry out any other task assigned by line manager or other senior colleagues.

These are your qualifications

  • University Degree/ HND in Psychology, Sociology, Development or other related Social Sciences field is required; Master’s Degree will be added advantage.
  • Minimum of three (3) years specific professional experience working in complex and challenging field operational contexts.
  • Experience in providing support to local partners or working with donor organizations.
  • Prior experience with international development organizations or programs that have both national and community-level engagement.
  • Experience in project management, budget development, work-plan development, climate change etc.
  • Fluency in oral and written communication skills; particularly in English language is a must.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while juggling and coordinating multiple/conflicting priorities and deadlines.
  • Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) and good report writing skills.
  • Ability to integrate into a multi-cultural environment.
  • Must be proactive, seeking to do things differently, and to solve problems effectively and efficiently.
  • Ability and willingness to learn and travel frequently to project locations including – The security situation in the north-west is volatile, the candidate MUST be comfortable travelling to the project communities in the north-west.
  • Able to work independently, and as a member of a team.
  • Reflects CBM values in daily work.

What we offer

  • A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development.
  • A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for.
  • An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit.

How to apply

Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW).
A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.
We look forward to receiving your application! 

We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.

*Suitability is decisive, gender is irrelevant!.