Job Purpose

This post holder has responsibility and will support finance and administration functions for Alert’s Nigeria programme. The Senior Finance Officer will work under the supervision of the Finance Manager or Senior Business Owner at the Global Office where necessary and will work closely with programme/project managers/budget holders and implementing partner staff, in line with Alert... and donor policies and procedures, and Nigerian law.

Duties and Responsibilities


Support on the management of Alert Nigeria’s financial systems
Maintain office accounts in accordance with local legislation, Alert’s finance systems and donor requirements.
Support on the preparation and submission all internal and donor finance reports, forecasts and fund requests in a timely, accurate and compliant manner.
Ensure that the accounting package (MS D365) is maintained and utilized in an appropriate and effective manner. This will include uploading the monthly accounts and then running the subsequent reports (e.g monthly monitoring budgets)
In providing support, ensure that all expenses are authorized and efficiently processed, with effective controls and segregation of duties;
Support the maintenance and update of country operational budget and ensure costs are managed with fair allocations. Be proactive in identifying gaps and surpluses and proposing remedial action including preparing budget realignments.
Support capacity development of the programme and finance teams in field offices to ensure that a high standard of financial management is maintained;
Organize and participate in monthly expenditure reviews with budget holders;
Effectively monitor and trace income and expenditure on all commercial contracts, and manage payments of consultants and invoicing of donors.
Support audit processes ensuring all necessary documentation is available.
Prepare budgets for new proposals, working closely with programme team
Ensure adequate controls over cash and bank management are constantly monitored and updated to minimise the risk of fraud and misappropriation.
Support on the review of existing systems on an on-going basis in order to develop and improve internal controls, in compliance with Alert’s policies and procedures.
Support in ensuring that sufficient funds are maintained in bank and cash accounts and initiate requests for additional funds;
Assist with investigations into alleged fraud and irregularities;
Conduct month-end reallocations of prepayments and misallocation of expenditures.
Ensure all tax and statutory payments, registration, and reports are made to the relevant agencies in a timely manner.
Support on effective grant management by implementing partners in collaboration with project managers
Conduct or oversee partner assessments (financial and operational) and provide training and coaching to partner staff as needed;
Support the timely transfer of agreed funds to partners;
Monitor and review partner financial reports;
Maintain regular relations with grant partners on issues of finance and administration;
Support partners in the development of sound finance systems and the management of funds, as required;
Build the capacity of programme and partner staff in partner financial management.


Cross-cutting functions


Ensure field offices are running at optimal capacity with limited administrative constraints
Participate in the management of Alert Nigeria and contribute to organisational development
Ensure understanding of programme strategies and activities;
Occasionally, liaise closely with Alert’s London office, especially the Finance team, ensuring streamlined finance management between Nigeria and London, and providing required information in appropriate formats;
Any other reasonable duties which contribute to the smooth running of Alert, as required by the Country Director.


Travel requirements


This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria.


PERSON SPECIFICATION

Talents 

At Alert, we have introduced Talent Management to our business model as we believe talented people are crucial to the success of our work. We believe all individuals are talented and success comes in matching the right talents to the right roles. For this role, the skills, qualifications and experience listed below are important, but we believe that to be successful in this job you will have a talent for systems thinking and systems management, and in particular for protecting systems from risk. You will have highly developed communication skills and a talent for presenting complex technical (finance and administration) information, tools and concepts in an accessible way, including to non-technical staff. You will have an ability to build the kind of relationships, both internally and externally, that will gain cooperation and constructively ensure compliance.

Qualification


A Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or 7 years post-graduation experience
Extensive experience in finance and administrative management for an international NGO project/country office and at a similar level
Demonstrable experience in grants management as well as an understanding of major donors including UK government, EU, UN agencies
Experience in people management, supervision and support
Proven experience and skill with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation
Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet
Excellent communication, networking and inter-personal skills including the ability to communicate effectively (write, speak, and prepare reports)
Considerable experience in working in partnerships with local organisations and building their financial capacities.
Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, Power point, etc.
Ability to prioritise, to work under pressure and to tight deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs, with minimal supervision
Personal and professional integrity, flexibility, initiative and a “can-do” attitude and meticulous


DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS


Qualification in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Management; ACA/ACCA/CIMA
Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Systems
Understanding of Microsoft Power Suite (i.e. Power automate, Power Apps and Power BI
Experience in managing Microsoft Sharepoint more

Job Purpose

The Programme Development, Monitoring, and Evaluation Coordinator will play a crucial role in overseeing the implementation of M&E strategies across multiple projects focused on peace building, policy and governance, climate change, community resilience, and police reform. The role will support program teams in designing and executing comprehensive monitoring and evaluation... frameworks that ensure projects are delivering measurable results, are accountable to stakeholders, and are contributing to overall impact. The coordinator will help in grants and project development, streamline M&E practices across various projects, enhancing the effectiveness and impact of interventions while ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into future programming.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Programme Development, Monitoring, and Evaluation Coordinator will:


Design and implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks tailored to the needs and objectives of various projects, ensuring alignment with overall impact goals.
Lead outcome harvesting methodologies to assess the outcomes and impact of project interventions.
Develop and enforce quality assurance processes to optimize program effectiveness and enhance results.
Continuously gather and analyze data to provide evidence-based insights that inform programmatic adjustments, course correction and decision-making. 
Foster strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the dissemination of findings and improving transparency and accountability.


Key Responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Review and Development


Lead the design and implementation of robust M&E frameworks that align with project goals and measurable outcomes across multiple programs.
Establish baseline data and performance indicators that allow for effective tracking and measurement of progress.
Ensure that monitoring tools and methodologies are context-appropriate, adaptable, and based on sound data collection principles.


Outcome Harvesting


Manage and guide the outcome harvesting process to capture significant changes resulting from project activities, ensuring that findings demonstrate impact.
Coordinate with stakeholders, including field teams, local organizations, and beneficiaries, to ensure comprehensive collection of qualitative data.
Facilitate workshops and sessions to collect insights and ensure participatory evaluations that capture diverse perspectives and provide in-depth context.


Program Quality Assurance


Develop and implement quality assurance processes to assess program effectiveness, focusing on sustainability, accountability, and efficiency.
Design and track quality metrics to ensure the continuous improvement of project strategies and the quality of interventions.
Foster the application of best practices across all projects, ensuring consistency and alignment with global standards while adapting them to local contexts.


Data Collection and Analysis


Oversee the development and implementation of data collection methodologies and tools, ensuring that quantitative and qualitative data is accurately captured and analyzed.
Conduct regular data analysis to monitor program performance, identify bottlenecks, and develop actionable recommendations for improvements.
Provide regular feedback to project teams on data collection practices and support the interpretation of findings.


Reporting and Documentation


Prepare and submit comprehensive reports that outline key findings, insights, and recommendations, highlighting project achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
Ensure M&E documentation is clear, structured, and accessible, and that it provides stakeholders with transparent, accurate, and timely information on program progress.
Disseminate findings widely within the organization and externally to key stakeholders, ensuring that knowledge is shared effectively for future programming.


Support for Research and Learning Initiatives


Work closely with research teams to design and implement studies and evaluations that support ongoing learning and the development of evidence-based strategies.
Promote the dissemination of research outputs to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that research findings influence decision-making processes.
Ensure that the findings from research are integrated into continuous improvement efforts, supporting program adaptability and responsiveness to emerging needs.


Stakeholder Engagement


Ensure project progress and results are communicated effectively to key audiences.
Foster strong, transparent relationships with all stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and ensure alignment with project objectives.
Lead discussions and meetings with stakeholders to share M&E findings, gather feedback, and adjust project strategies based on stakeholder input.


Continuous Improvement


Use data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement across project activities, ensuring that each project remains relevant, efficient, and effective.
Lead the adjustment of program strategies based on evaluation findings, ensuring that interventions are continuously optimized.
Support project teams in learning from successes and challenges, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.


Capacity Building


Provide training and mentorship to project staff and field teams, building their capacity in M&E practices, tools, and methodologies.
Develop training materials and guides to enhance staff understanding of M&E concepts and tools, and ensure their effective implementation in field activities.
Ensure that staff and field teams are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform high-quality data collection and analysis.


Qualifications and Experience


Master’s degree in Statistics, Demography, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in programme development, learning, monitoring, and evaluation across diverse sectors such as social development, governance, community development, or public sector reforms.
Proven experience in designing, implementing M&E frameworks and outcome harvesting methodologies, particularly in complex and multifaceted projects.
Strong experience in data analysis, reporting, and documentation with a proven ability to generate actionable insights from both qualitative and quantitative data.
Demonstrated capacity to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, donors, and NGOs.
Strong experience in capacity building, providing training, and supporting the development of M&E skills in teams.


Core Competencies


Analytical Skills: Ability to process and interpret complex data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
Program Quality Assurance: Expertise in establishing processes and metrics for ensuring program quality, relevance, and sustainability.
Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and foster collaboration across diverse groups.
Capacity Development: Ability to develop training materials, deliver training sessions, and build team capacity in monitoring and evaluation practices.
Communication Skills: Strong writing and presentation skills, capable of communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.


Travel requirements

This position is based in Abuja, with regular travel to project locations. more

Job Purpose

The Media, Communications and Advocacy Coordinator will lead the development and implementation of International Alert’s media, communication and Advocacy strategy in Nigeria. The post holder will be responsible for media engagement, strategic messaging, branding, digital communication, and public relations to enhance the visibility and impact of Alert’s peacebuilding and advocacy... initiatives. The role requires strong expertise in media relations, storytelling, content creation, branding, digital engagement, and public relations, as well as the ability to influence a broad range of stakeholders on conflict resolution, climate change, governance, and peacebuilding.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Communication and Media Engagement


Develop and implement International Alert’s media, communications and advocacy strategy in Nigeria.
Lead strategic messaging efforts to amplify Alert’s peacebuilding and advocacy work.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with national and international media outlets.
Create and distribute press releases, op-eds, articles, and other media materials to increase visibility.
Monitor and analyze media coverage to refine communication strategies.
Maintain active media engagements with key media platforms per quarter.
Secure the publication of press releases or articles quarterly.
Achieve substantial increase in positive media coverage within one year.


Digital Communication and Content Development


Oversee the creation of engaging multimedia content, including reports, newsletters, blogs, and success stories.
Manage and grow International Alert’s digital platforms (website and social media).
Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communication materials.
Lead the production of high-quality visual content, such as infographics and videos.
Drive audience engagement through innovative digital strategies.


Public Relations and Advocacy Campaigns


Organize press briefings, media roundtables, and public engagement events.
Strengthen partnerships with journalists, media houses, and influencers.
Support advocacy campaigns with strategic messaging and storytelling.
Develop advocacy materials, policy briefs, and media toolkits.
Conduct media stakeholder engagements 
Organize press briefings before major events


Project Reporting, Monitoring, and Evaluation


Track and measure the impact of communication initiatives using appropriate tools.
Ensure alignment of media and communication activities with program objectives and donor requirements.
Contribute to donor reports by documenting communication outputs and achievements.
Lead the development of communication impact assessments.
Submit timely communication reports to donors and stakeholders.
Develop and operationalise a media impact tracking system


Compliance, Capacity Building, and Knowledge Management


Ensure adherence to organizational policies, donor branding guidelines, and ethical standards.
Provide capacity-building training for project teams and partners on effective    communication strategies.
Develop media engagement guidelines and best practices.
Promote internal knowledge-sharing across the organization.


Contribution to Organizational Strategy and Growth


Represent International Alert in strategic forums related to media and communication.
Develop compelling communication materials for proposals.
Integrate communication strategies into project design in collaboration with program teams.


Travel requirements


Based in Abuja, with regular travel to project locations and media engagements across Nigeria.


 PERSON SPECIFICATION

Core Competencies and Talents


Innovative, adaptable, and proactive in managing communication challenges.
Exceptional storytelling and public engagement skills.
Strategic thinker, able to shape media narratives to promote peacebuilding.
Expert in relationship-building with media partners, policymakers, and donors.


ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS


Master’s degree in mass communication, journalism, public relations or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role in media, strategic communication, or advocacy.
Strong knowledge of the media landscape in Nigeria, particularly in conflict-sensitive reporting.
Experience in peacebuilding, governance, humanitarian, or development communication.
Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Proficiency in digital media strategies, social media management, and multimedia content creation.
Strong public speaking, crisis communication, and media relations experience.
Ability to engage with policymakers, donors, and community stakeholders.
Willingness to travel to project locations, including conflict-prone areas. more

Job Purpose

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of International Alert’s peacebuilding, climate change and governance projects in Nigeria.

The post holder will ensure high-quality project delivery, stakeholder engagement, compliance with donor requirements, and alignment with organizational objectives. The role... requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder interventions effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Implementation and Management


Lead the planning and implementation of peacebuilding, governance, or humanitarian projects.
Ensure that project activities align with objectives and are delivered on time and within budget.
Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, donors, and partners.
Ensure adherence to project work plans, adjusting activities as needed based on monitoring data and contextual changes.
Supervise project teams and provide guidance on best practices in project execution.


Budget Management


Monitor project spending and ensure no over or under-spend and that cash requests are made in a timely manner. 
Actively participate in budget monitoring and work with project officers to prepare budget realignments as needed. 
Maintain the project filing system and ensure the effective recording, documentation, and filing of project activities, M&E data, internal and external project meetings.
Ensure timely management and resource utilization in line with the developed Annual and Quarterly work plans.


Leading in project compliance


Ensure that project partners respect and apply all of Alert’s administrative; logistical and financial systems, as well as those of the donors and respect the laws of Nigeria;
Coordinate and organise activities with partners using a community and participatory approach to achieve the expected results of the project.
Contribute to the development of the project’s strategy and activities ensuring they are conflict and gender sensitive.


Project Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation 


Ensure close monitoring of policy environment, peacebuilding context to propose appropriate and innovative new programming ideas.
Support in the organisation and facilitation of reflection and planning sessions with partners as often as necessary and develop recommendations for the adaptation of the strategy of the project based on the results of these sessions.
Support the collection of relevant information from partners to feed into the monitoring and evaluation of the project, including activity reports.
Ensuring that the partners submit timely monthly updates that conforms to the standards of Alert and the donor.
Undertake field visits as often as possible in order to ensure the effective implementation of activities by partners and ensure these are being implemented in line with the TORs.


Preparation of Monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports.


Contribute to Alert’s organisational processes and strategies
Contribute to team-wide communications and knowledge management, and participate in organisation-wide events and discussions on related topics/projects
Contribute and assist in weekly staff meetings, sharing regular updates on the project.
Actively participate in Alert team meetings and other meetings as required.
Participate in design discussions for proposals and make contribution as requested, ensuring contribution articulates relationship to one or more of Alert’s global strategic goals and integrates Alert ways of working and approaches.
Support Country, regional or global strategy development and updates, ensuring lessons from field implementation are integrated.
Participate in relevant coordination mechanisms.
Other relevant tasks as required by the line manager


Travel requirements


This position may be based in any of International Alert(s) project locations 


PERSON SPECIFICATION



Talents 

At Alert, we have introduced Talent Management to our business model as we believe talented people are crucial to the success of our work.  We believe all individuals are talented and success comes in matching the right talents to the right roles.  For this role, the skills, qualifications and experience listed below are important, but we believe that to be great in this job you will have expertise in providing effective project leadership and be proactive in finding practical solutions in challenging environments. In addition, you will be well organised and with a good attention to detail. You will be a good communicator and be able to liaise with project stakeholders and articulate clearly project objectives and achievements.



ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS


Masters in peace and conflict studies, project management, development studies or any related field in the social sciences. 
Experience of 7 years working with NGOs in project or programme management
Demonstrable experience peace building experience in northern Nigeria
Experience of implementing community-based, peace building, policy, governance or climate change programming
Experience in engaging with partners and other stakeholders 
Excellent written, editing and report-writing skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage personal workload and meet deadlines
Strong understanding of the context for peacebuilding and good governance in Nigeria
Willingness to travel to difficult locations more

BACKGROUND

Period being evaluated: 1st February 2023 – 31st July 2024 (18 months).
Project: Promoting Stability, Access to Justice and Accountability in Northwest Nigeria (Samun Adalci Shine Kwanciyar Hankali)
Project Areas of Intervention: The project targets 2 LGAs each in Kaduna and Zamfara States (Chikun and Jema’a LGAs in Kaduna state, Birnin Magaji and Tsafe LGAs in Zamfara... state)
Donor: Integrated Security Fund (ISF)

CONTEXT
Kaduna and Zamfara States are part of Nigeria’s (North-West) region where the security situation has deteriorated over the last decade, and increasingly so since 2019. The violence is rooted in competition over natural resources between Fulani herders and the predominant Hausa farmers and escalated amid a rise in organized crime, including cattle rustling, kidnapping for ransom and village raids. The region is suffering from full scale violence involving many non-state armed groups such as herder-allied groups, vigilantes, criminal gangs, and jihadists. The violence led to over 8,000 deaths since 2011, and displaced over 200,000, some into neighbouring Niger and other countries in the Sahel. Violence increases the vulnerability of communities and marginalized groups and further expose women to sexual and gender-based violence yet the platforms for women and other marginalized groups to participate in decision-making processes and access justice are limited in this context. Community violence is exacerbated by the level of impunity witnessed due to the lack of prosecution of perpetrators, weak dispute resolution measures and poor access to justice for survivors.
It on this note that International Alert with funding from the United Kingdom Integrated Security Fund (ISF) is implemented the project; Promoting Stability, Access to Justice, and Accountability in North-West Nigeria: Samun Adalchi Shine Kwanciyar Hankali (Achieving Justice Promotes Stability) to address these challenges.
The project aimed at supporting stabilization, local justice and SGBV prevention through broadening inclusion, accountability and managing tensions to reduce violence in Zamfara and Kaduna states. These was to be achieved through;

 Inclusive participation of community groups in alternative dispute resolution and local justice initiative processes through strengthening community capacities for resolving past and emerging disputes while ensuring that local justice mechanisms provide opportunities for survivors and excluded groups to seek redress and be part of decision-making processes,
Providing marginalized groups, including women, their leaders, and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with opportunities and platforms to make their voices heard and advocate for their concerns to be addressed.
Creating a favourable environment for women and other vulnerable groups by dealing with and preventing sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)

PROJECT OUTCOME

Communities, including the most marginalized have increased access to justice, dispute resolution and decision-making.
Women and other marginalized groups have access to opportunities to actively engage in security, justice, conflict resolution and decision-making processes.
A favourable environment for the participation of women and other vulnerable groups in decision making by preventing, addressing, and responding to SGBV is created.

With the afore mentioned, we are seeking experienced external consultants to conduct the following for the project:

Final project evaluation.
Impact harvesting.

FINAL PROJECT EVALUATION CONSULTANT – EOI/08/024/001
This final evaluation will be used to understand the impact of the project in Kaduna & Zamfara states, Northwest Nigeria. The purpose will be to provide information on the efficiency, effectiveness of the strategy adopted, impact and sustainability of the project, for internal accountability and learning which will be used for designing, planning and implementation of future programmes and for accountability to donors.
Specific objectives are:

To update the project indicators in achieving the overall goal of the project.
To determine the extent to which Alert’s project in Kaduna & Zamfara state is having an impact as framed in the programme theory of change.
To assess the conflict and gender sensitivity of the project.
To provide and share actionable lessons learned and recommendations for the design and implementation of future projects.
Evaluate the relevance, impact, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of the project.

Deliverables and tentative schedule:  

The evaluator will produce an inception report detailing methodology and tools for data collection       and analysis, evaluation report and a summarized version of the main report.
Tentatively, the work will be delivered within 30 days from inception to end.
All deliverables will have to be approved by Alert’s Country Director and the Head of Impact HQ All deliverables and data of the evaluation will be owned by Alert and may be used for both internal and external reporting and communications.
The main body of the evaluation report, in word format, should be 20 pages max (excluding the appendices/annexes).

IMPACT HARVESTING CONSULTANT - EOI/08/024/002
The consultant will perform impact harvesting to assess, analyse, and document the impacts of the “Promoting Stability, Access to Justice and Accountability” Project providing actionable insights and recommendations for future strategies.
Deliverables and tentative schedule:

Inception Report: Detailed plan outlining the approach, methodology, and timeline for Impact Harvesting.
Interim Report: Preliminary findings and progress update.
Final Report: Comprehensive Impact Harvesting report with analysis, findings, and recommendations.
Presentation: Presentation of findings to key stakeholders.
The consultant will produce an inception report detailing methodology and tools for data collection and analysis, evaluation report and a summarized version of the main report.
Tentatively, the work will be delivered within 30 days from inception to end.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
The following are required skills and experience for both roles:

At least 7 years’ experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of peacebuilding work in Nigeria.
At least 7 years’ experience in carrying out impact evaluations, ideally in the peacebuilding sector
Fluent in English
MA University degree in relevant field (gender studies, political science, anthropology, international relations, development studies, etc.)
Proven experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research.
Experience in the design, implementation, and assessments of peacebuilding work, ideally with an emphasis on displacement, reintegration, and reconciliation
Excellent skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis software.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Excellent report writing skills.
An excellent communicator and ability to be conflict and gender-sensitive when addressing sensitive issues.
Knowledge and experience of gender sensitive approaches, including conducting baseline studies on gender issues.
Experience assessing women focused interventions
Knowledge of Hausa languages.
In-depth knowledge of the socio-cultural, economic, and political context of Northwest Nigeria, specifically Kaduna and Zamfara States. more

International Alert (IA) with support from Irish Aid is implementing “Powering Peace through Climate Action” project which seeks to pioneer approaches to build peace through inclusive and intersectional climate action in Benue and Sokoto states.
 Background
International Alert has developed a policy brief focusing on the gendered impact of climate change and natural resources management on... livelihood, conflict, and criminality in the Northwestern and North Central states of Nigeria. The brief provides critical insights and recommendations for stakeholders to address these issues effectively. To ensure wider dissemination and accessibility, there is a need to translate the policy brief into Hausa and Tiv languages, which are commonly spoken in the target regions.
Objective
The primary objective of this assignment is to engage qualified consultants to translate the policy brief developed by International Alert into Hausa and Tiv languages, maintaining accuracy, clarity, and cultural sensitivity.
Scope of Work
The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

Review the English version of the policy brief provided by International Alert.
Translate the policy brief content accurately into Hausa and Tiv languages while maintaining consistency with the original document.
Ensure that the translated content reflects the cultural context and nuances of the target regions.
Provide a high-quality translation within the agreed timeframe.

Deliverables
The consultant is expected to deliver the following:

Translated versions of the policy brief in Hausa and Tiv languages in editable electronic format (Word document).
A brief report outlining any challenges encountered during the translation process and how they were addressed.

Timeline
The consultant will be expected to complete the translation within Five working days, starting from the date of contract signing.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience:

Proficiency in both English and either Hausa or Tiv languages, with demonstrated translation experience.
Understanding of gender, climate change, natural resources management, conflict, and criminality issues in the context of Northern Nigeria.
Previous experience in translating policy documents or similar materials is highly desirable.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to convey complex concepts accurately in the target languages.

Reporting and Coordination
The consultant will report to the Project Manager who is the focal point for the project. Regular communication and updates on the progress of the translation will be required throughout the duration of the assignment.
Evaluation
The quality of the translation will be evaluated based on accuracy, clarity, and adherence to cultural nuances. Feedback from stakeholders and end-users will also be considered in the evaluation process.
Confidentiality
The consultant is expected to treat all documents and information provided for this assignment with utmost confidentiality and not to disclose any sensitive information to third parties without prior authorization.
Ownership of Materials
Upon completion of the assignment and full payment, the translated versions of the policy brief will be the property of International Alert, and the consultant will have no further claim to the materials. more

INTRODUCTION
International Alert Nigeria is looking for an audit firm to support its financial and systems audit of the Matasa Ku Taso Project.
The following are the terms of reference (‘ToR’) on which International Alert agrees to engage an audit company to perform a financial and systems audit and to report in connection with the programme below.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this audit are... to enable the Auditor to express an opinion on whether:

The Financial Reports presents fairly, in all material respects, the actual expenditure incurred, and the revenue received for the project in conformity with the applicable Accountable Grant; and
Project funds provided by the EU have, in all material respects, been used in conformity with the applicable contract conditions.
The Internal Control System set up and operated by the Entity for the purpose of managing risks to the achievement of the objectives of the project, was suitably designed and operated effectively.
The entity adhered to established financial compliance requirements, statute and relevant laws and regulations.

The additional specific objectives of this audit are as:

To check that internal control for project application, screening and approval procecess are suitably designed and implemented to achieve the control objectives.
Check whether the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, International Alert revenues and expenditures incurred for the period 31/12/2020 to 30/08/2023, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Total amount concerned by the audit EUR 500,000.00
Assess whether International Alert adhered to established financial compliance requirements, statute and relevant laws and regulations.
Check that International Alert's internal control structures for project application, screening and approval process are suitably designed and implemented to achieve the control objectives.
Review the assets register and verify that inventories and assets in the project financial statements are complete and accurate and that the existence and ownership of assets and stock is verified by physical checks. The audit should also ascertain if assets are being used for the intended purpose, and they are managed and maintained responsibly.
Verify whether the funds given to International Alert'ts downstream implementing partners have been used for their intended purpose they have achieved value for money and accounted for.
All necessary supporting documents, records, and accounts have been maintained in respect of all project activities. The auditor is expected to verify that respective reports issued during the period agreed with the underlying books of account.
Assess the quality of internal controls and effectiveness of accounting processes within International Alert and its implementing Partners, identify specific deficiencies, risks, and areas of weakness (if any) in systems and controls in the value chain and make recommendations for improvement.
Express an opinion on the adequacy or otherwise of the financial management and operations of the project “Matasa Ku Taso – Youth Arise” in Nigeria.
to provide an assurance that funds granted to the project “Matasa Ku Taso – Youth Arise” in Nigeria, have been used for their intended purposes, they have achieved value for money and have been properly accounted for.
Bring to International Alert's attention any other matters that the auditors consider pertinent, including fraud and corruption.

STANDARDS AND GUIDANCE
The Auditor who performs this financial and systems audit is governed by:

The IFAC International Framework for Assurance Engagements
The IFAC International Standards on Auditing ('ISAs') for Audits of Historical Financial Information insofar as these can be applied in the specific context of a contractual compliance audit.
IFAC International Standard on Assurance Engagements ('ISAE') 3000 for Assurance Engagements other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information insofar as it can be applied in the specific context of a systems audit intended to provide assurance that risks to the achievement of the objectives of the Project are properly managed and controlled.
The IFAC Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (issued by IFAC's International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), which establishes fundamental ethical principles for Auditors about integrity, objectivity, independence, professional competence and due care, confidentiality, professional behaviour, and technical standards.
The IFAC International Standards on Quality Control (ISQCs), which establish standards and provide guidance on an Auditor's system of quality control.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AUDITOR
Qualifications and Experience
The Auditor and/or the firm is registered as a certified accountant’s body and commit to undertake this engagement in accordance with the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) standards and ethics.
The audit team should have experience with audits of development aid programs and projects with varying size and complexities funded by national and/or international donors and institutions. The audit team should provide a report in English.
TEAM COMPOSITION
The team of auditors required for this engagement will be composed of a category 1 auditor who has the ultimate responsibility for the audit and an audit team which is composed of an appropriate mix of category 2 – 4 auditors. It is the responsibility of the auditor to compose and propose an audit team which has an appropriate mix of auditors for this engagement.
Category 1 – Audit Partner
An audit partner should be a highly qualified expert with a relevant professional qualification and assuming or having assumed senior and managerial responsibilities in public audit practice. He/she should be a member of an accountancy institute and must have at least 12 years of professional experience as a professional auditor or accountant in public audit practice.
The audit partner is responsible for the audit and its performance, and for the report that is issued on behalf of the firm. He/she has the appropriate authority from a professional, legal, or regulatory body and is authorized to certify accounts by the laws of Nigeria.
Category 2 - Audit Manager
The Audit manager should be a qualified expert with a professional qualification. They should have at least 8 years of experience as a professional auditor or accountant in public audit practice including relevant managerial experience of leading audit teams.
Category 3 – Senior Auditor
Senior auditors should be qualified experts with a relevant university degree or professional qualification and at least 5 years’ professional experience in public audit practice.
Category 4 – Assistant Auditor
Assistant auditors should have a relevant university degree and at least 2 years professional experience in public audit practice.
CURRICULA VITAE (‘CVs’)
The Auditor will provide International Alert with CV's of the partner or other person in the audit firm who is responsible for the audit and for signing the report together with the CVs of the audit managers, senior auditors and assistant auditors proposed as part of the audit team. CVs will include appropriate details on the type of audits carried out by the staff indicating capability and capacity to undertake the audit as well as details on relevant specific experience.
Alert will examine the CV's before it signs an order form or other applicable contractual document for this engagement and will reject them if they are not considered suitable for the requirements of the engagement.
SCOPE
The scope of an audit is a statement that specifies the focus, extent, and boundary of a particular audit. The scope can be specified by defining the physical location of the audit, the organizational units that will be examined, the processes and activities that will be included, and the time that will be covered.
The subject of the audit is:

International Alert
The expenditure and revenue as stated in Financial Reports of the Project for the period from 31/12/2020 to 30/08/2023
The design and operating effectiveness of the Internal Control System in the period 31/12/2020 to 30/08/2023
Arrange meetings with International Alert and other relevant agencies and partners working with International Alert

The Terms and Conditions for this Project are set out in:

Accountable Grant including amendments.
Log frame.
Audit report ending period.
Quarterly progress and financial reports
Latest annual review report
EU’s approach to value for money (VFM)
Other documents as necessary

METHODOLOGY
The exact methodology will be the responsibility of the audit firm, we expect a technical proposal on approach, methodology and work plan of not more than 5 pages. The Auditor should exercise due professional care and judgment and determine the nature, timing, and extent of audit procedures to fit the objectives, scope, and context of the audit.
The Auditor should identify controls which are relevant and appropriate to the Project and the Entity and to the preparation of the Entity's Financial Report for the Project. Controls should be suitable for managing and mitigating risks to the achievement of the objectives of the Project. The audit should cover an examination of the Entity's control environment and more specifically of:

Asset management (This concerns management and control of Project fixed assets such as vehicles, equipment etc).
Procurement process and procedures.
Cash and bank management (treasury).
Accounting and financial reporting (including underlying transaction processing systems and financial ledgers)
Budgetary and expenditure control.
Human resources, payroll processes and time management.
Suitability and effectiveness of controls throughout the delivery chain.
Financial management capacity of downstream partners (sub-grantees).
Proportion of funds being spent on Administration costs throughout the delivery chain.
Fraud and Corruption
Eligibility of expenditures.
Adherence to delegated authority in expenditure approval and procurement.

TIMEFRAME      
The assignment is expected to be completed by 30/04/2024.
The auditor shall include and justify their estimated timeframe for this audit, including chargeable days and budget.
RECIPIENT
The main recipient of this assignment is International Alert.
REPORTING
The Auditors will report to the following members of the International Alert’s team in Nigeria: Country Director, the Project Manager, and Finance Manager. Final reports including the Management letter will be submitted to Alert’s Management team.
WORK PLAN
A revised audit work plan should be submitted 2 days after the first meeting with International Alert management team.
AUDIT REPORT
The audit report will comprise:

a complete set of project’s financial statements and other relevant statements.
the auditors’ opinion on International Alert ’s financial statements.

MANAGEMENT LETTER
In addition to the audit report, the auditors will prepare a “management letter” in which they will:

Give comments and observations on the accounting records, procedures, systems, and controls that were examined during the audit.
Identify specific deficiencies and areas of weakness in systems and controls and make recommendations for improvement.
Report on the degree of compliance with the contract, financial compliance requirements, and relevant programme manuals.
Communicate matters that have come to their attention during the audit which might have a significant impact on the implementation and sustainability of the project; and
Bring to Alert’s attention any other matters that the auditors consider pertinent.

The management letter will include reactions/comments from the auditee on the weaknesses noted by the auditors. more

Purpose
In accordance with procurement best practices, the purpose of this request for expression of interest aims to identify qualified, interested consultants, experts and duly registered companies, suppliers and service providers who would express interest in providing any of the below-listed consultancy, goods or services to our office in any of our various... locations.




Reference


Consultancy/Goods/Services – Sokoto and Benue States




EOI- IA-001


Climate Smart Agriculture, improved agricultural seedlings (Agronomist, Agriculturist)




EOI-IA-002


Application of IT in Peace building and Climate Change Mitigation (Geospatial Mapping, Early Warning and Response (Conflict and Disaster)




EOI-IA-003


Organic Fertilizer (Biochar) supplier




EOI-IA-004


Drip irrigation equipment Supplier




EOI-IA-005


Fish Kiln Supplier




EOI-IA-006


Fabrication of Briquette Moulders/Shed




EOI-IA-007


Greenhouse Farming Expert




EOI-IA-008


Tomato Farming and Processing Expert




EOI-IA-009


Renewable energy expert (Biogas, Solar, Wind)




EOI-IA-010


Dry Season Farming expert




EOI-IA-011


Irrigation Facilities and Equipment




EOI-IA-012


Hybrid and Improved Seedlings




EOI-IA-013


Car hire services




EOI-IA-014


Catering services




 


 




Reference


Consultancy/Goods/Services – Abuja, Kaduna and Zamfara




EOI-IA-015


Strategic Communications Assessment and development of a Strategic Communication Strategy




EOI-IA-016


Community Security and Justice Plans




EOI-IA-017


Advocacy Planning Workshop among key Stakeholders for taking forward key project priorities – Expert facilitator




EOI-IA-018


Expert trainer for Capacity building sessions for Police Personnel on the Police Act 2020




EOI-IA-019


Expert Trainer to Engage PPROs to enhance knowledge and Skills on the Police Act 2020




EOI-IA-020


Research Lead - Conduct Surveys on Knowledge of Police officers on the Police Act 2020




EOI-IA-021


Data Analyst and Field Coordination (National)




EOI-IA-022


General designs, graphics and Infographics




EOI-IA-023


Photo and videography (Abuja, Sokoto, Benue, Kaduna, Borno, Zamfara)




EOI-IA-024


Sound, digital projection screens and stage setting (Abuja, Sokoto, Benue, Kaduna, Borno, Zamfara)




EOI-IA-025


Research Lead - Conduct Surveys on Perception and attitude of the public on Nigerian Police Force




EOI-IA-026


Expert on Internal Security for a 3-Day High Level Stakeholders Retreat on Policing in Nigeria




EOI-IA-027


Conduct a nationwide mapping to identify and map actors operating within Police Reform space including civil society organizations, academia, media and relevant government agencies




EOI-IA-028


Development of a user-friendly digital platform to consolidate and maintain the database, including information on thematic areas of operations, geographical coverage, ongoing projects and contact details.




EOI-IA-029


Conflict, Security and Stability Experts and SGBV Experts




EOI-IA-030


Policy Advocacy and Engagement Experts




EOI-IA-031


Capacity building for Community of Practice (CoP) members




EOI-IA-032


Flight bookings/Logistics/transport




EOI-IA-033


Catering Services (Sokoto, Kaduna, Benue, Borno)




EOI-IA-034


Printing of materials (Design, Printing and Branding (E.g., manuals, banners, posters, vouchers, reports, stickers, t-shirts, flags etc.)




Important Notice

The successful Consultants will sign a contract agreement for 6months while Vendor(s) will sign an Agreement with a set price that shall be for a period of twelve (12) months which may be subject to review.
Consultants/Vendors shall be domiciled in and shall comply with all Government Regulations to operate in Nigeria. Vendors shall be regular taxpayers and shall furnish a copy of their operating license/certificate of registration. Vendors shall not be under a declaration of ineligibility for corrupt or fraudulent practices.
An expert, consultant or vendor may modify or withdraw their EOI after submission, provided that a written notice of the modification, including substitution or withdrawal of the EOI is received by the Purchaser prior to the deadline prescribed for submission of Expression of Interest. Furthermore, no EOI may be modified after the deadline for submission.
In the Bid Form and Price Schedule, as well as in all documents, correspondence, and business dealings relating to this tender, all financial rates and quantities must be expressed in Nigerian Naira.
After the screening process, all eligible candidates will be contacted via email.
Applications submitted after the deadline won’t be accepted.

Required Documents
To be eligible to participate, the following documentation is required:

Certificate of Incorporation / Registration (for vendors and suppliers)
Valid Tax Certificate
Company profile (including list of key personnel, qualification, and experience, locations main office, branches and/or outlets)
Price offering sheet
Three references, and
Any other relevant document. more

Background

Period being evaluated: 1st August 2021 – 30th June 2023 (35 months).
Project: Matasa Ku Taso” (Youth Arise)
Project Areas of Intervention: The project targets 4 LGAs in Bauchi and Yobe States (Bauchi and Gamawa LGAs in Bauchi state, Damaturu and Gujba LGAs in Yobe state)
Donor: European Union

International Alert (Alert) and Taimako Community Development Initiative (TCDI) have... designed the “Matasa ku taso: Youth Arise!” project to address the challenges of youth exclusion and conflict in Yobe and Bauchi States. This has been done through creating opportunities for young people to have more say in decisions that shape their lives, thus reducing grievances, addressing their basic needs, and rebuilding the fractured trust with community leaders, state authorities and security forces. Such trust is the foundation of long-term stability, as it encourages collaboration between different stakeholders in preventing and responding to conflict triggers. The overall objective of the action is to increase the leadership role of young people in addressing local drivers of conflict and fragility in Bauchi and Yobe States through enhanced youth participation in conflict prevention, mitigation and management, and increased youth access to decision-making on local development and economic empowerment initiatives.
Project Goals and Objectives:
The overall objective of the “Matasa ku Taso” (Youth Arise) project is to increase the leadership role of young people in addressing local drivers of conflict and fragility in Yobe and Bauchi States.
The specific objectives of the project are:

Enhance youth participation in conflict prevention, mitigation, and management.
Increase youth access to decision-making on local development and economic empowerment initiatives.

Overview of the survey
This final evaluation will be used to understand the impact of the  Matasa Ku Taso project in Bauchi & Yobe states, Northeast Nigeria. The purpose will be to provide information on the efficiency, effectiveness of the strategy adopted, impact and sustainability of the project, for internal accountability and learning which will be used for designing, planning and implementation of future programmes and for accountability to donors.
Specific objectives are:

To update the project indicators in achieving the overall goal of the project.
To determine the extent to which Alert’s project in Bauchi & Yobe state is having an impact as framed in the programme theory of change.
To assess the conflict and gender sensitivity of the Matasa Ku Taso project in Bauchi State.
To provide and share actionable lessons learned and recommendations for the design and implementation of future projects.
Evaluate the relevance, impact, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of the project.

The Evaluation Questions
The following key questions will guide the end of project evaluation:
Relevance – Assess design and focus of the project.

Was the project relevant to the identified needs and target groups?
Were the inputs and strategies identified realistic, appropriate, and adequate to achieve the results?

Effectiveness- Describe the management processes and their appropriateness in supporting delivery.

Was the project effective in delivering desired/planned results?
How effective were the strategies and tools used in the implementation of the project?
How effective has the project been in responding to the needs of the beneficiaries, and what results were achieved.
To what extent did the project achieve its overall objectives?
What and how much progress has been made towards achieving the overall outputs and outcomes
To what extent were the results (impacts, outcomes, and outputs) achieved?

Efficiency – Of Project Implementation

Was the process of achieving results efficient? Specifically did the actual or expected results (outputs and outcomes) justify the costs incurred? Were the resources effectively utilized?
Did project activities overlap and duplicate other similar interventions (funded nationally and /or by other donors? Are there more efficient ways and means of delivering more and better results (outputs and outcomes) with the available inputs?
How did the project financial management processes and procedures affect project implementation?

Sustainability-

To what extent are the benefits of the projects likely to be sustained after the completion of this project?
What is the likelihood of continuation and sustainability of project outcomes and benefits after completion of the project?
How effective were the exit strategies, and approaches to phase out assistance provided by the project including contributing factors and constraints?
Describe key factors that will require attention in order to improve prospects of sustainability of Project outcomes and the potential for replication of the approach.
How were capacities strengthened at the individual and organizational levels (including contributing factors and constraints)?
How was the project’s collaboration with the relevant Government stakeholders, national institutions, development and implementation partners, and other key actors?

Lesson Learned-

Describe the main lessons that have emerged?
What are the recommendations for similar support in future?
What are the future intervention strategies and issues?

(Nb. The recommendations should provide comprehensive proposals for future interventions based on the current evaluation findings).
Overall responsibilities of the consultant include:

develop an inception report for the endline survey 
design/adapt/refine (as appropriate) the endline survey questionnaires
incorporate changes into the questionnaires after pre-testing the questionnaires
hire and train the field supervisors and enumerators (v) plan the field work logistics
conduct a pilot survey and revise the questionnaire based on the findings of the pilot survey (vii) prepare survey implementation and questionnaire documentation. (viii) supervise survey implementation and ensure quality control (ix) analyze and report the findings of the survey and provide datasets and final documentation/report. 

Evaluation Timing and Duration
The evaluation would commence within June 2023, with a desk review. Field data collection would commence ideally at the end of the desk review and inception report produced.
Evaluation Methodology
The evaluation will be led by an independent evaluator who will adopt a quantitative and qualitative result-based approach and utilized several data collection tools including a project document review, direct observations, interview with key informants and focused group discussions and household survey. The evaluator could also use participatory approach to design data collection or analysis that would be inclusive of women, men and youth specific perspectives.

Inception phase: The evaluator will review project documentation and have initial conversations with project staff to ensure that he/she has enough information to refine the evaluation methodology.
Development of the methodology: Following this the evaluator will draft a detailed methodology, work plan and evaluation tools, which will be reviewed and finalized together with International Alert’s team. The methodology will be included in the submission of an inception report, together with the evaluation final terms of reference and tools for data collection.
Fieldwork: Fieldwork will be used to collect data, carry out interviews and focus group discussions, and household survey on specific aspects of the project. The fieldwork will mainly be carried out in the project target areas in Bauchi & Yobe state.
International Alert will provide lists of different stakeholders for the consultant to select from and will ensure that staff assist and accompany the consultant throughout the evaluation.
The survey, interviews and/ or focus group discussions will be carried out with: Alert staff, , beneficiaries, and stakeholders as identified in the agreed methodology.
Analysis of results: All collected data should form part of a comprehensive analysis. The analysis should seek to answer the evaluation questions and be geared to respond to the objectives of the evaluation.
Reports: A draft report will be submitted to  Alert. It will respond fully to the final evaluation terms of reference. The final report will consider and incorporate  observations and comments of Alert on the first draft report.

Deliverables and tentative schedule  

The evaluator will produce an inception report detailing methodology and tools for data collection and analysis, evaluation report and a summarized version of the main report.
Tentatively, the work will be delivered within 30 days from inception to end.
All deliverables will have to be approved by Alert’s Country Director and the Head of Impact  HQ
All deliverables and data of the evaluation will be owned by Alert and may be used for both internal and external reporting and communications.
The main body of the evaluation report, in word format, should be 20 pages max (excluding the appendices/annexes) and is to include the following elements:
Content Table
Executive Summary
Introduction
List of acronyms
Background (description of the project)
Evaluation objectives and criteria
Methodology and limitations
Main results and analysis, clearly responding to the evaluation criteria and key questions in the ToR and referring to the projects’ results and indicators.
Conclusions and recommendations
Annexes: Three case studies of what has worked well (written, photographic), evaluation Terms of Reference, meeting calendar, tools used in evaluation (survey questionnaire, question guides, interview questionnaires, observation grids, etc.), list of documents consulted.

Evaluation findings and learning use and dissemination

External: The full report will be shared with the donors funding the project as well as other stakeholders.
Internal: Northeast Programme Manager, will facilitate a Management Response process that will provide an opportunity to discuss findings, and lead to an action plan with clear deadlines and responsibilities for uptake of recommendations.

Support and resources to be provided by Alert
Based on the final ToRs and contract, International Alert will provide resources such as office space, International Alert’s Project Officer/Northeast Programme Manager will be the focal points for communicating and providing documentation to the Consultant.
Ethics and data protection
Relevant International Alert policies on procurement and HR, and the organizational code of conduct will be provided to successful candidates.

Knowledge of Hausa, Kanuri, Fulani, Karekare, Babur and/or Bade languages.
In-depth knowledge of the socio-cultural, economic, and political context of Northeast Nigeria, specifically Yobe State.
Experience in the design, implementation, and assessments of peacebuilding work, ideally with an emphasis on displacement, reintegration, and reconciliation.

Required skills and experience
We are seeking an experienced external consultant to conduct the evaluation.
The following are required skills and experience:

At least  7 years’ experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of peacebuilding work in Northeast Nigeria.
At least 7 years experience in carrying out impact evaluations, ideally in the peacebuilding sector
Fluent in English
MA University degree in relevant field (gender studies, political science, anthropology, international relations, development studies, etc.)
Proven experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research.
Experience in the design, implementation, and assessments of peacebuilding work, ideally with an emphasis on displacement, reintegration, and reconciliation
Excellent skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis software.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Excellent report writing skills.
An excellent communicator and ability to be conflict and gender-sensitive when addressing sensitive issues.
Knowledge and experience of gender sensitive approaches, including conducting baseline studies on gender issues.
The following are desirable skills and experience
Experience implementing youth focused interventions

The following are desirable skills and experience.

Knowledge of Hausa languages.
In-depth knowledge of the socio-cultural, economic, and political context of Northeast Nigeria, specifically Yobe State. more

SUMMARY
International Alert is seeking the services of a Research Firm/individual to carry out Conflict and climate vulnerability Assessment in Benue and Sokoto States. This is part of the deliverables of the Powering Peace through Climate Action: Pioneering approaches to build peace through inclusive and intersectional climate action in Kenya and Nigeria Project.




Background
The project... is a response to the urgent need to act on escalating climate security risks. The project will be doing that by aligning climate action with peacebuilding approaches in climate-vulnerable and conflict affected contexts in Nigeria. Taking a pioneering and practice-based approach, this project will build understanding of policymakers and practitioners on two important perspectives.  Firstly, the project will be testing what has until now remained a hypothesis, namely, how climate adaption can effectively be mobilised as a neutral entry point to bring groups of people together who conflict with each other. The project will be doing this by for example encouraging joint analysis of the climate and conflict issues by different and divided groups and support them in developing shared Local Peace and Adaptation Plans. Secondly, the project will unpack how climate adaptation policies and action can become more sustainable through inclusive and conflict sensitive approaches for example by building local government’s knowledge on climate and conflict risks and bringing them together in platforms with marginalised communities to encourage principles of inclusivity and collaboration in informing climate actions. 
Rationale
Climate shocks and stresses negatively impact conflict across Sub-Saharan Africa by stacking on top of issues like political and societal marginalisation, weak governance, and existing conflicts. These dynamics are very present in Nigeria, climate shocks and stresses are interacting with different fragilities.
Both Benue State in North-Central and Sokoto State in North-West where this project will be implemented, see climate change adversely impacting communities and their livelihoods. As a result, climate-related conflicts are on the rise. These conflict-affected regions are very vulnerable to climate shocks and stresses but see a lack of knowledge and capacity among local government to address these issues in a joined up and conflict sensitive way.
Key questions should allow for an Assessment of:
How the project will increase localised understanding of conflict impacts of adaptation policy and action to inform on the importance of inclusive and conflict sensitive approaches.
Methodology
Using community-led mapping, focus groups and desk research, with field visits by the consultant across 2 states of Benue and Sokoto states. The Conflict and climate vulnerability Assessment would entail a deep consultative process involving direct and indirect beneficiaries as well as other stakeholders. At the local and state level, the evaluation will be done by engaging with individuals and institutions including government agencies involved directly or indirectly with the project.

Contract Period

The contract is for fifteen Days (15) days starting from the 10th of March 2023.
Required profile for consultant:
The consultant (She/he) to be recruited should have the following experiences.

A good understanding and practical experience of development work including advanced skills in Social Research, Project Impact Evaluation, Climate Change and Conflict, particularly within the North-West and North Central regions of Nigeria.
Degree in the field of Social and Development Work, Social Research, Evaluation, or other relevant Social Science subject (Masters/Ph.D. or Professor preferred) 
Have at least a minimum of 7 years’ experience in carrying out such an assignment and capacity for impact evaluation (a report of such work done in the last 2 years is a required evidence)
Experience in developing tools for Project Needs Assessment
Excellent facilitation and writing skills (keeping it simplified)
Ability to apply a range of primary and secondary research methods including participatory methods.
An excellent team worker

Roles and Responsibilities
The section below outlines key roles and responsibilities to be assigned to the two main parties at the Conflict and climate vulnerability Assessment process;
International Alert Country Team:

Provide technical oversight to manage and support the overall Conflict and climate vulnerability Assessment process
Monitor and ensure that the Assessment process is followed as per the agreed overall approach, methodology, and timelines.
Provide technical input and quality assurance at all stages of the Assessment process.
Review the quality of the draft reports and provide timely feedback to the consultant.
Provide Country Sign off on the Assessment by the Program Manager at International Alert Nigeria who will confirm reports satisfactory before balance payments are made

Consultants:

Work closely with the Program Manager, partner organization on all the Assessment processes.
Contribute to the design of the Assessment Inception Meeting to agree on the overall approach, methodology, framework, questions, methods, and tools for data collection and analysis.
Conduct desk review and data collection.
Produce consolidated Needs Assessment Report. more