Tearfund JISRA Country Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria
Main Purpose of the Job
The country coordinator coordinates the implementation of the JISRA country programme within Nigeria. This locally based coordinator should first and foremost represent the interest of all consortium partners equally, being gender and faith-sensitive and a promoter of inclusion.
The coordinator facilitates the Advisory Body of the JISRA Nigeria governance structure, is a liaison between and secretariat to the members of the Executive Body and Supervisory Body in Nigeria, and serves as a bridge between the JISRA country level and the global level.
The coordinator advises the Consortium Coordination Committee (CCC) on matters pertaining to in-country implementation of the Programme, and is in regular contact with the other Country Coordinators as well as the JISRA Global Coordinator (MM).
Key Responsibilities
Programme Strategy
Ensure JISRA Project strategy is implemented according to the plan and budget set in the proposal, Ensure Tearfund’s purpose, values, and the programme objectives are fulfilled through JISRA Project
Responsible for coordination, effective implementation of key strategies and ongoing communication between the different JISRA partners.
Responsible for preparations and support to assure a smooth and timely carrying out of the end evaluation of the JISRA project with all partners and external stakeholders
Ensure donor requirements are met and that strategies are executed in line with acceptable quality standards.
Develop and Implement strategy to promote intra and interfaith dialogue.
Lead and support the development and implementation of interfaith actions basing the strategy.
Lead the process of transforming the work of JISRA, strategy and dialogues to become sustainable for the coming years
Build strong relationship with Government offices and involve the relevant government offices in dialogue (and advocacy) on key Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB) issues and ensure review and monitoring of policies on FoRB
Build up and entertain relationships with the Dutch Embassy and EU delegation in country, concerning FoRB issues
Contribute to Country Strategy
Capacity Building
Facilitate capacity building for Local Partner staff, religious actors and leaders to address the blurred distinctions between culture and religion
Work to strengthening the capacity of Local Partner staff, faith actors to carry out advocacy on FoRB issues
Facilitate the Local Partners to effectively organize dialogue for religious leaders and communities on the religious doctrines regarding women’s position
Facilitate the Local Partners to effectively organize dialogue for religious leaders and communities on the religious doctrines regarding Youth’s position
Organising linking and learning events, as well as annual reflection workshops with a wider array of stakeholders to fact-check the results/reflect on previous year and develop annual plans for the upcoming year.
Organize Local Partner exchange visits to learn from the JISRA work approach in different areas.
Facilitate learning for all JISRA partners and stakeholders on Gender, Sexual Gender Based Violence, Freedom of religion and belief, non-violence communication & intermediation, and engagement of youth and women in peace building.
Build partner capacity in implementing the project activities including strengthening of Grass root level Community Based Organisations (CBOs) or Faith Based Organisations (FBOs) if any faith or self-help groups (SHGs), Consolidate research findings, and lessons learned during the project implementation, and share it with Tearfund and JISRA members.
Facilitate review/development of existing and new learning materials, manuals for the different religious groups and messages at national level on religious tolerance and mutual co-existence, and addressing of harmful norms.
Support the collection of stories of transformation, examples of efficient interfaith dialogues and share it across members, keeping it in a shared file accessible to all.
Ensure the documentation and set up of a database for learning in a way that all project stakeholders and consortium members can access resources.
Liaises with the global PMEAL team the country level monitoring and evaluation efforts (guiding of local partners, collecting and compiling information, baseline/ midterm/ endline, completing monitoring templates); Ensure global PMEAL team provides tailor made training and handholding where required.
Project / Support function management
Work closely with all JISRA partners in Nigeria for the successful implementation of the JISRA programme in (activity schedules / plans) and subsequent donor reporting, in accordance with external donor requirements.
Collates the annual plans and budgets of the local partners and in-country consortium partners, as well as the annual financial and narrative reports, approved by the Executive and Supervisory Body.
Lead participatory and inclusive risk management across all JISRA partners
Responsible for monitoring all partner projects and ensuring they are in line with the contract agreements. Facilitate local partners in their M&E and reporting through training and coaching where necessary
Induct and regularly advise project and partner staff based on monitoring outcomes.
Provide technical advice and assistance to the implementing partner organisations
Ensure all partners have systems in place to measure indicators as detailed in the proposal and log-frame
Ensure timely submission of all reports to required standards to Tearfund and lead agency
Collaborate closely with Tearfund and wider consortium colleagues at global level and across countries to ensure coherence across JISRA implementation
Team Coordination
Coordinate the JISRA Nigeria Consortium to ensure synergies and collaboration between local and consortium partners, weather contracted by Tearfund or by another Consortium Partner
Chair Technical Committee meetings and facilitate joint decision-making, ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.
Support the technical Committee/advisory Body to foster collaboration between partners (for example, those working in the same region, or advocating for similar issues at (sub) national level, or exchange of knowledge products, etc.
Contribute to create a sustainable work environment of mutual respect across partners that enables them individually and collectively to strive to achieve JISRA Programme Purpose.
Support the development and modelling of a team culture characterised by a shared understanding of Tearfund’s vision, JISRA programme objective, and commitment to a shared values across members
Contribute to developing and modelling a team culture characterised by a shared vision, commitment and mutual accountability that reflects Tearfund’s values.
Forge synergies between partners, particular those working on similar topics and/or similar areas
Ensure that global advocacy strategy is linked with local advocacy endeavours and exchange takes place
Corporate policy and compliance
Maintain appropriate compliance systems and procedures as prescribed in accordance with standard Tearfund compliance policies and donor requirements.
Ensure that policies, commitments regarding the safeguarding, protection of children and vulnerable adults, and the prevention of fraud and bribery are consistently applied.
Ensure compliance of all projects to Tearfund’s Global Process System (GPS) for the implementation of project proposals, reporting, monitoring, evaluation, audit, learning, project completion and for compliance with donor terms and conditions.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Tearfund JISRA Country Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria
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