NIGERIA CAPACITY BUILDING COORDINATOR *Located in ABUJA, NIGERIA *
 Management & Engineering Technologies International, Inc. | |
 United States, D.C., Washington | |
 Dec 04, 2024 | |
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The successful applicant will be hired through a contractor (METI Inc.) to work with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Office of International Programs on international natural resource projects. Management and Engineering Technologies International, Inc. (METI), in support of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Office of International Programs (IP), may require the services of a part-time Capacity Building Coordinator to help administer a U.S. government (USG)-funded program based in Abuja, Nigeria. Background The USFS, with funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA), first launched the Nigeria Emergency Management program in 2016 at the request of Nigerian government. Initially focused on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Northeast Nigeria, the program expanded nationwide by 2018 to promote best practices in emergency management. From 2018 to 2022, the program offered training on the Incident Command System (ICS), Emergency Operations/Coordination Centers (EOC/ECC), and Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC), aligning with the US-based National Incident Management System (NIMS). Despite a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program aimed to develop Incident Support Teams and Master Trainers within NEMA and state-level emergency management agencies (SEMAs). Activities resumed in August 2022 with foundational training for NEMA and SEMA, continuing with back-to-back sessions in September 2023, despite challenges such as the partial closing of the US Embassy. In early 2023, discussions with USAID/BHA led to the realization that the program needed realignment. This culminated in a Nigerian Emergency Management Program Design Workshop in March 2024, bringing together key stakeholders from USFS, USAID BHA, NEMA, SEMA, and international organizations. The workshop aimed to refine emergency management programs for FY24-FY29, fostering collaboration and coordination among agencies to enhance program effectiveness and address evolving needs. Currently, the plan includes establishing a technical working group to guide program oversight and engage with key stakeholders, along with a comprehensive review of existing NEMA and SEMA policies to identify gaps for developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that enhance coordination. Additionally, training workshops will be organized to exercise SOPs and strengthen Emergency Operations Center (EOC) structures. A cohort model for Incident Support Teams (ISTs) will focus on exercise-based learning of ICS principles, tailored to local disaster management needs, while integrating a module on the intersection of ICS and humanitarian principles into training. Finally, regular stakeholder convenings will be facilitated by USAID/BHA to improve program visibility and coordination among stakeholders. Position Description In collaboration with the USFS International Programs (IP) office in Washington, DC, the USFS Nigeria Capacity Building Coordinator (The Coordinator) will support the design, implementation, reporting and management of activities with partners in-country. The Coordinator will work with colleagues from the Government of Nigeria, USFS, USAID and other partner organizations and serve as the in-country representative. The Coordinator will manage short-term technical advisors from the USFS who will contribute their expertise to these initiatives over the tenure of the project. The Coordinator will be based in Abuja and travel, as necessary, within Nigeria in support of program development and implementation. The Coordinator will also contribute to the development of additional programming in Nigeria, by carrying out relevant stakeholder outreach and assessments. The consultant will manage logistical tasks such as coordinating meetings, handling local procurements, and providing logistical support for program activities and training. The Coordinator will report to the US Forest Service Program Manager for Nigeria and will work closely with USFS colleagues based across the United States. The Coordinator will also work with colleagues from partner disaster preparedness and response institutions (e.g., governmental and non-governmental institutions, development partners and relevant development partner-supported projects) on a continuous basis. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
Responsibilities Responsibilities of the Coordinator include, but are not limited to:
Oversight and Reporting The Coordinator shall report to the US Forest Service Program Manager for Nigeria at the USFS/IP Africa & Middle East office, who will provide regular evaluation and guidance. Period of Performance: Part-time for one year, with possibility of extension Location of Work: Abuja, Nigeria, with occasional travel in country Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications Timeline: Apply by August 18, 2024 If the US Forest Service were to secure the services of an individual with these technical skills, the successful applicant would be hired through a contractor. Interested candidates should apply at https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/j/80324242 OR send a resume and letter of interest to the HR Department at METI to IPJOBS@meticorp.com with "USFS Nigeria Capacity Building Coordinator" in the subject line. | |