The Jesuit Refugee Service Reconciliation and Social Cohesion Officer Jobs in Nigeria
The Jesuit Refugee Service Reconciliation and Social Cohesion Officer Jobs in Nigeria
Job SummaryThe JRS Reconciliation and Social Cohesion officer is responsible for coordinating and implementing reconciliation projects.
The RSC officer works in constant collaboration and consultation with other members of the JRS Country/Project Office, JRS International Reconciliation Team and under the supervision of the Head of Programs.
The overall vision of JRS projects is to “recreate right relationships” and to strengthen the capacity of JRS teams, refugees and host communities to facilitate reconciliation processes to this end.
Another key aim of this approach is to enhance the conflict sensitivity of all of JRS’ presence and programming and to explore how to integrate reconciliation in all that JRS is and does.
The JRS approach to reconciliation is faith-based, which means drawing on the faith of refugees and host communities – as appropriate – to advance the vision of reconciled relationships.To do this, the Officer will be guided by the vision and principles of the JRS International Reconciliation Program and of the JRS mission overall.
The Officer will adapt the JRS reconciliation principles and training methodology to context, by drawing on her/his own knowledge and experience, by appreciating and learning from local practices for conflict resolution, and by consulting local resource persons sourced together with the country and/or project directors and international reconciliation team.
Key Responsibilities of the Position
Responsibilities at the Project Level
Planning:
Coordinate and help to conduct assessments to identify dividers and connectors, risks and opportunities facing refugees and host community, especially those groups reached by JRS.
Based on the findings of the assessment, to give extensive input to identify community stakeholders (target groups) for the design of a reconciliation project and to prepare an action plan, working in close collaboration with the country office and project staff and international reconciliation team.
Network with others, especially umbrella agencies, NGOs working on peacebuilding, and other stakeholders to complement one another’s work and avoid overlap. Prepare periodic project implementation reports (quarterly, bi-annually, and annually) and share them with the above-mentioned colleagues.
Liaise with the country programs officer and international reconciliation team to collect data for monitoring and evaluation in line with the JRS MEAL system and the principles-focused approach of the International Reconciliation Program.
Working with colleagues in JRS:
Build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for reconciliation of the local JRS team.
Together with colleagues who cover other programmatic areas (e.g., education or MHPSS), develop a plan for each one to systematically integrate conflict-sensitivity and reconciliation components in all their activities, with emphasis on creating safe and shared spaces;
Build and lead a reconciliation team comprised of incentive workers drawn from the identified refugee groups and from the host community.
Regularly share information about the progress and challenges of the reconciliation work and invite observations and suggestions from others.
Form part of the JRS international reconciliation network and take part in meetings to build capacity and share experiences and lessons learned.
Required Profile
Qualification:
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Reconciliation, Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution, or related discipline. A Master's Degree in any related field will be an added advantage.
Experience and Skills:
Experience (at least 3 years) working in project management in the humanitarian field.
Proven experience in working with people and teams from resource-constrained and conflict-affected environments.
Experience of and commitment
to working with marginalized communities and groups
Excellent knowledge and fluency in English
Strong knowledge and skills related to reconciliation.
Ability to convince others of the need for reconciliation.
Ability to translate the rhetoric of reconciliation into practice.
Ability to translate accountability into practice by creating opportunities and safe spaces to share feedback.
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Strong facilitation, training, and team-building skills
Strong organization and coordination skills
Strong skills in conflict assessment and analysis, including the ability to gather and analyze information in creative and participatory ways, the ability to understand and use conflict analysis tools, and to accurately record conversations and discussions, both content and outcomes
Solid knowledge of project-cycle management as well as skills in project design, with the ability to identify links between programming and conflict, and to develop theories of change.
Strong skills in monitoring and evaluation
Strong knowledge of, or willingness to learn principles-focused approach to program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Strong skills in report and proposal writing.
Familiarity with the Do No Harm (DNH), SPHERE, and other key standards and how they interact with conflict sensitivity and with the reconciliation principles.
Experience with virtual learning environments and/or the aptitude to learn to use a new LMS.
Ability to work proficiently with Microsoft Office
Qualities:
Adhere to JRS values and abide by the code of conduct and other policies.
Commitment to JRS mission, vision and values; ability to convey with enthusiasm JRS’ role in accompanying and serving forcibly displaced people and to advocate for their right to protection and a life in dignity.
High integrity, honesty, and confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with people, situations and information.
Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as a core value.
Respect for the role played by faith in the lives of communities and individuals served, and for the faith-based identity of JRS.
Ability and experience to work in a multi-cultural environment, with strong cultural and inter-religious sensitivity and understanding.
Sensitivity to circumstances, situations, and people.
People-centered, encouraging equitable participation and inclusivity.
Awareness that programming could inadvertently contribute to conflict.
Critical self-awareness of how identity affects perception and of one’s own biases.
Humility and open-mindedness, as regards the diversity of views, the need for change, ability to embrace complexity
Flexibility in work hours as needed, including some evenings and weekends.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV to: vacancies.nigeriahr@jrs.net using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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