Job Vacancy: Team Lead – Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) / Transhumance Tracking Tool (TTT)

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Job Vacancy: Job title: Team Lead – Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) / Transhumance Tracking Tool (TTT)

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Overview of position:

• Disputes which have led to violent conflicts between farmers & herders have been occurring in Nigeria because of competition over natural resources due to demographic growth, the expansion human settlements, privatization of land, year round farming practices, environmental degradation & climate change. These resource based conflicts have been complicated by ethnic, religious & political bias.
• To contribute to the mitigation of conflict over natural resources our client’s Search for Common Ground (SFCG) & the Mercy Corps have designed a comprehensive & integrated approach. This approach will be implemented through a project entitled “contributing to the mitigation of conflict over natural resources between farmer & herder communities in Adamawa & Taraba states of Nigeria” which is commonly referred to as “COMITAS”.
• The COMITAS project is funded by the European Union (EU) through Neighbourhood, Development & International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI). The project is being implemented in 22 wards & 9 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Adamawa & Taraba states of Nigeria.
• Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager for COMITAS, the technical supervision of the DTM Coordinator & the direct supervision of the Project Officer (DTM / TTT), the TTT Team Leads will be responsible for the TTT project activities of the COMITAS project.

Role objectives:

• Oversee the data collection process for Transhumance Tracking Tool the (TTT) including the baseline mapping, early warning & early response system & flow monitoring.
• Support in the dissemination of the Early Warning & Early Response (EWER) information to the relevant stakeholders that include the local authorities, the peace architecture dialogue (CRN, CSAD & PAD), natural resource management committees.
• Maintain effective teamwork & good communication with the DTM / TTT technical team, key informants, partner staff, government agencies & all the other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure timely collection & submission of field data using mobile data collections techniques.
• Ensure data quality & control according to the required standards of the DTM / TTT methodology.
• Support project activities such as trainings, workshops & donor visits.
• Respect our clients data protection principles & ethics.
• Perform any other duties that will be assigned.

Project reporting:

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• This role works under the overall supervision of the Project Manager for COMITAS, the technical supervision of the DTM Coordinator & the direct supervision of the Project Officer (DTM / TTT).

Key competencies:

• Diploma or Degree in Social Science, Geography, IT, Computer Science, or any other relevant field.
• Experience in data collection & information management, preferably in conflict & natural disaster situations.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in monitoring field data collection teams.
• Experience working with UN agencies & NGOs.
• Experience in Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) data collection.
• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in local languages spoken in Adamawa & Taraba state.
• Inclusion & respect for diversity respects & promotes individual & cultural differences, encourages diversity & inclusion wherever possible.
• Maintain high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
• Delivering results produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner; is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing & sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own action & delegated work.
• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication, explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
• Knowledge / familiarity of mobile data collection technologies & use of Geographic Positioning System (GPS) is a requirement.
• Good understanding of the context of Adamawa & Taraba state.
• Computer use knowledge including Microsoft Office & ability to use internet & email.

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

Location: Adamawa – Taraba

Job date: Mon, 07 Aug 2023 22:39:30 GMT

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