Team Leader Nigeria Peacebuilding (Anticipated)
Navanti is seeking a highly qualified international expert for an anticipated proposal in support of GIZ's PEACECORE II project : "Strengthening Capacities for Conflict Transformation and Livelihood for Groups in Vulnerable Situations in Nigeria's Central Zone." This program operates in Plateau, Kaduna, and Taraba states and focuses on :
- Strengthening the capacity of government actors to de-escalate conflict
- Supporting food security and livelihood initiatives
- Promoting peaceful coexistence through infrastructure and rehabilitation
The proposed effort includes four main workstreams :
Technical assessments, studies, and surveysConceptualization and implementation of pilot projects for sustainable livelihoodsCapacity building through training and coachingSupport for infrastructural development for social cohesionCore Responsibilities : The Team Leader will supervise a team of experts responsible for delivering the workstreams described above. Responsibilities include :
Ensuring timely and high-quality completion of deliverablesProviding quality control and backstopping supportManaging donor communications and stakeholder engagementCoordinating across technical and field teamsDrafting reports, terms of reference, and managing output reviewsRequired Qualifications and Experience :
University degree in development studies, communication, law, business development, international relations, or a relevant fieldMinimum 7 years in international consulting, preferably focused on sustainable developmentAt least 5 years of experience in backstopping large contracts (quality control, stakeholder negotiations, drafting outputs)3 years of management and leadership experienceStrong technical experience in peacebuilding, conflict transformation, food security, and livelihoodsDemonstrated experience supervising multinational teams and managing workshop deliverySpecific experience within the context of Nigeria's Central ZoneMinimum 3 years of experience working in a region other than West AfricaAt least 3 years of experience in development cooperation projectsAt least 1 year of work experience in AfricaOperational proficiency in English (C1)
Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as this is a key position for a proposal in development.