PROJECT INTERN-VACANCY AT SFHF

 Responsibilities

Program Operations Support:

• Work closely with the project coordinator in the general administrative support of assigned SFHF projects.
• Maintain a calendar of project activities by managing project activity quick list and monthly activity plans according to the project results framework, to ensure full and timely implementation of all activities.
• Assist with scheduling and provide logistics assistance for project activities including training, workshops, and outreaches.
• Assist in preparing agenda, taking meeting notes, and assisting with the preparation of Project presentations.
• Support the project coordinator with planning and implementation of program activities which may include:
• Assist in communication with stakeholders and participants;
• Support the production of visibility items
• Provide support with procurement documents (requisition forms, etc.);
• Collate and file all project activity reports.
• Assist and facilitate the development and collation of quarterly and annual project reports and submit them to the project coordinator for final review and submission to the donors and others.

Community Engagement and Outreaches:

• Support community sensitization activities by working with project volunteers, community champions, and DPOs.
• Support the creation and monitoring of VSLA groups in communities
• Provide support for the provision of livelihood and income-generating activities for vulnerable households.
• Coordinate hygiene promotion, training, and support of community WASHCOM, and distribution of WASH Kits to project beneficiaries.
• Support community visits and advocacy to raise awareness of early warning signs and common disaster risk factors.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Disaster Management, Agricultural Extension, Development Studies, or any other related qualification.
• 3 years experience working in humanitarian programs, especially WASH, Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Disaster Risk Reduction.
• A combination of CBO, NGO, and INGO experience is essential.
• Proficiency in report writing and meeting facilitation is key.

Knowledge / Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of essential work-based computer software and applications is essential
• Excellent coordination skills, time management, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Ability to work in stressful environments driven by strict deadlines
• Communication skills in English is very important.
• Fluency in Hausa is an advantage
• Ability to travel when required.
• Multitasking- able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Teamwork- ability to work collaboratively.

Location: Abuja (FCT), Nigeria.

Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to: didrr.project@sfhf.net using the position as the subject of the email.