Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) Nigeria Recruits Project Officer

Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) Nigeria Recruits Project Officer
Stakeholder Democracy Network is an International non-governmental organization that helps facilitate community development from a right- based perspective. SDN is currently working in the Niger Delta where it is trying to help the communities affected by the oil exploitation to challenge the resource curse. SDN has identified seven spotlight issues that represent significant long held grievances and acute problems. They are: Oil Spills, Gas Flaring, Energy Justice, Democratisation, Responsive Governance, Women's Rights and Urban Justice.

SDN is currently advertising for the following position to work on an 18 month project aimed at reducing mass violence within the Niger Delta. All successful candidates will be based in our Nigerian Office, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

SDN is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Position: Project Officer 
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Description

• The Project Officer will support the Program Manager in the implementation of specific activities under the conflict related project.
• Requirements Candidates will be selected based on proven experience and capacity with evidence of the following or equivalent experience as follows:
• Undergraduate degree in development studies, social sciences or related field; Spoken and written fluency in English
• IT skills: word, excel and online communication skills;
• Strong oral and written communications skills;
• Proven experience in project planning and implementation;
• At least 2-3 years' experience in development work in Niger Delta with a focus on capacity building, research and documentation, community mobilisation, advocacy on conflict issues.

Remuneration
Commensurate with experience and education.

Application Closing Date 
23rd September, 2013

How to Apply 
Interested and qualified candidates should send brief covering letter and curriculum vitae to Daniel Bob- Manuel Admin Officer, SDN at: daniel@stakeholderdemocracy.org with a copy to the email: florence@stakeholderdemocracy.org using the position applied for as the subject line of the mail.

Note:
Your application will be acknowledged but only shortlisted candidates will receive further correspondence.
For further information on SDN, visit www.stakeholderdemocracy.org and www.stand.stakeholderdemocracy.org