DRR Assistant At Concern for Women and Children Development Foundation (COWACDI)

Concern for Women and Children Development Foundation (COWACDI) is a woman- led organization born out of passion for the wellbeing of Women and Children in Nigeria. It has a special interest in mitigating the suffering of the vulnerable persons (mostly Women & Children) in times of crisis. Currently the organization has focused its attention on the Northeast of Nigeria with special emphasis in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states (the BAY states) due to the decade old crises. COWACDI intervenes through community-based approach in addressing Gender-Based Violence prevention and response programmes, child protection, peace-building programmes and empowerment of youth and women. Since its establishment in 2005, humanitarian and developmental interventions have been implementing in Protection, Peace Building, Housing Land & Property (HLP), Non-food Items (NFI), Livelihood. COWACDI operates with full respect for humanitarian law and works with concrete policies and principles of international standard such as humanity, do no harm, impartiality, neutrality and independence and accountability to affected population and Zero Tolerance to Fraud and related activities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Employment Type:        Full-Time

Job Title:                      DRR Assistant.

Qualification:                BA/BSc/HND

Experience:                   2 Years

Location:                      Sokoto State

Job Field:                     Programmes

Reports to:                    DRR Officer

Contractual Arrangement: Internal/External

Contract Duration: 24 Months

Planned Timelines: As soon as possible

Job Description

The Project Assistant – DRR is responsible for supporting the implementation, coordination and monitoring of disaster risk reduction activities under the supervision of DDR Officer. The role includes building the capacity of stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination and supporting the integration of DRR strategies at various levels. The Project Assistant will work closely with partners and local communities to achieve project goals while adhering to COWACD’s security policies and organizational procedures. The position will also involve contributing to the development of DRR strategies and ensuring that project activities align with both local and national disaster management frameworks.

Responsibilities
Project Implementation:

• Support the implementation of DRR activities in line with project goals and timelines.
• Assist in the development and dissemination of DRR plans, strategies, and policies at the local and state levels.
• Engage with local communities, government bodies, and other stakeholders to promote DRR practices and awareness.
• Ensure that DRR interventions are culturally sensitive and adapted to the specific needs of the communities.

Capacity Building:

• Assist in facilitating training sessions and workshops for stakeholders, including government agencies, community leaders, and local organizations, on DRR best practices.
• Assist in strengthening the capacity of local organizations and communities to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters.
• Assist in developing training materials and manuals for capacity-building initiatives.

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Work closely with consortium partners, government bodies, and other NGOs to ensure coordinated and effective implementation of DRR activities.
• Participate in relevant meetings and forums to represent COWACDI’s interests and share project insights.
• Ensure alignment of project activities with national and local DRR frameworks and strategies.
• Collaborate with local authorities to ensure that DRR plans are integrated into broader development plans.

Team Management:

• Assist in providing guidance to field enumerators and community workers, ensuring that activities are conducted efficiently and effectively.
• Assist in coordinating with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to track project progress, ensuring that data collection and reporting are accurate and timely.
• Assist in facilitating regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and plan upcoming activities.
• Assist in ensure that all team members are trained and adhere to COWACDI’s policies, including security, safeguarding, and ethical standards.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Work closely with the M&E team to monitor project activities, ensuring that objectives are met, and challenges are promptly addressed.
• Support the design and implementation of M&E frameworks and tools to assess the impact of DRR activities.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on project progress, outcomes, and lessons learned.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities, including documentation of best practices and success stories.
• Analyze data and provide feedback for continuous improvement of DRR interventions.

Compliance and Security:

• Assist in ensure that all project activities comply with COWACDI’s security policies, safeguarding standards, and other organizational procedures.
• Assist in coordinating with the Project Manager to ensure that all activities adhere to donor requirements and COWACDI’s operational guidelines.
• Assist in monitoring the security situation in the project area and report any concerns to the relevant authorities.

Other Responsibilities:

• Support the development of communication materials related to DRR and project activities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor DRR Officer.
• Participate in capacity-building initiatives for COWACDI staff as needed.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Disaster Management, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in project management, preferably in disaster risk reduction or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of DRR principles, policies, and practices.
• Experience in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and community mobilization.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and under pressure.
• Proficiency in English and Hausa.
• Familiarity with donor reporting requirements.

Working Conditions:

• The position will be based on project sites within the target States.
• The role involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs and community leaders.
• This role may require working in challenging and potentially hazardous environments, especially during emergency response situations.

Language required:

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Hausa and Native Language of the area would be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date

21^st February, 2025 (12 noon).

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidates should kindly forward their Cover letter and CV in a single PDF format via an e-mail to [email protected] stating the position and location of the position as the subject of their mail.

Additional Information

COWACDI is an equal –opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, etc. Kindly ensure that you can work in this location when applying. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply

No application after the closing date will be considered.

COWACDI regrets that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to reply to every applicant. If you are being considered for the role, a recruiter will contact you. If you are not contacted within 2 weeks, you should consider your application not successful on this occasion.

Note: Never pay for any training, certificate, assessment, or testing fee to the recruiter.

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