Project Officer -Housing Land and Property (Nigerian Nationals Only)

Borno, Nigeria (On-site) Be the First to Apply

Job Description

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

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About CRS Nigeria

CRS has been supporting program activities in Nigeria for over 30 years and has long-standing relationships with Church and non-Church partners and communities throughout the country. The Nigeria country program has a diverse funding base with projects in health, nutrition, food security and agricultural livelihoods, microfinance (SILC), emergency response and peacebuilding. CRS/Nigeria currently has over 210 national and 8 international staff. With an FY22 annual budget of over USD $100 million, coupled with strong donor interest in supporting CRS’ work in the country, significant growth opportunities exist for the CP. The CP has been supporting emergency activities in the NE states since 2015 with offices in Damaturu, Maiduguri and Yola. 

About project IMPROVED ALERTS

CRS seeks to continue working in Gubio, Kaga and Magumeri, leveraging the experiences and gains of CRII in targeting vulnerable HH to address the multi-faceted and inter-sectoral drivers of food insecurity and poor nutrition through the integration of food security, WASH, and nutrition interventions. This program will provide timely support to vulnerable HHs affected by the ongoing conflict in NE Nigeria that will save lives and restore dignity.

Job Summary

The Housing, Land and Property Specialist is required to support CRS’ programs to ensure the legal rights of IDPs and landowners are protected in CRS’ emergency shelter, sanitation, water supply and agriculture and livelihood activities in Borno state and across north east Nigeria.

As Housing, Land and Property (HLP) Officer, you will facilitate the achievement of project objectives through coordinating and reporting on all project activities and providing technical guidance and advice to staff and implementing partner(s) advancing CRS’ work serving the poor and vulnerable. Your coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the HLP aspects of the project applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve

Roles and Responsibilities:

Organize and lead the implementation of all assigned HLP activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices. Including, but not limited to: Prepare documentation for securing land access and tenancy agreements whilst ensuring rights of IDPs and landowners are protected. Lead identification of landowners and liaise with them, local leaders and government officials, as appropriate, with regard to access arrangements. Create and conduct trainings in HLP for project stakeholders (participants, host communities, leaders, government agencies, CRS and partner staff). Ensure learning properly accompanies project activities throughout the project cycle by supporting MEAL in the evaluation of HLP activities and reflecting on project experiences. Analyze implementation challenges, monitoring compliance with existing tenancy/land agreements, and report any inconsistencies and/or gaps to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Supervise and perform ad-hoc inspections of various processes and resources at land sites to ensure timely HLP activity implementation and adherence to established process standards and procedures. Ensure proper tracking of resource use for project activities through periodic budget reviews. Support and coordinate capacity building and technical support activities to ensure assigned project activities are implemented per project guidelines and standards. Coordinate provision of any logistical and administrative support to staff and partners. Ensure project documentation for HLP activities is complete; including homeowner and renter database, protection referral database and key protection and gender resources library; with all required documents and is filed per agency and donor requirements. Contribute to developing HLP sector within CRS Nigeria by providing support to other projects requiring HLP assistance.

Reporting

Compile and submit timely weekly activity reports and monthly progress reports. Contribute to elaboration of HLP sections of donor reports. Advise management, and propose solutions, about issues affecting project implementation, or key local issues affecting future project developments. Elaborate, compile, and maintain database of protection referrals.

Required Languages - Must be fluent in English, with additional skills in Hausa and Kanuri a benefit.

Travel - Regular travel to program areas of intervention in Borno State is required. Travel outside of Borno State is not expected but some travel may be required to attend trainings / meetings etc. Must be willing to travel up to 20% within projects in Borno state and across northeast Nigeria to support offices in Yobe and Adamawa.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement. Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred. Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.  Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners. Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented  Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities. Staff supervision experience is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none)

 Key Working Relationships:

Internal : Hygiene Promotion Team Leader, Infrastructure Team Lead, Emergency Coordinator, Emergency Program Officers and Managers, MEAL staff, Operations Staff

External: Local partners, community leaders, beneficiaries, vulnerable HHs, INGO, local NGOs and UN agencies, Governmental counterpart.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in property law, international law or similar field, must have degree from Law School. Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Housing, Land and Property and a demonstrated understanding of regulatory environment within the context of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States.  Good knowledge and experience of working with local partner. Ability to work effectively under pressure and to organize and prioritize a variety of initiatives.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions. Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest. Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions. Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams. Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation. Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance. Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Note: All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Us

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

About the Team

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.

CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Info

Job Identification3000908 Job CategoryProgram Management Posting Date09/07/2023, 07:15 AM Apply Before09/20/2023, 07:59 PM Job ShiftDay Locations House 7, No1 Dipcharima Road, Old GRA, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, Maiduguri, Borno, NG (On-site)

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