Program Director - Crisis Response Planning and Preparedness Program

This position is contingent upon funding

Organization: One Earth Future Foundation (OEF)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Duration: 24-36 months

Applications: We will accept applications on a rolling basis for this position.

Overview of OEF

For over a decade, we at One Earth Future (OEF) have worked to prevent armed conflict and promote stability through creative and inclusive problem-solving. As an operating foundation, OEF leverages its core funding and overseas development assistance to achieve the flexibility and scale needed to solve problems in places suffering from fragility and seemingly inescapable conflict. With current offices in Colombia, Somalia, Vienna and Washington, DC; we position ourselves as a partner of choice for governments, implementers, and donors working to prevent conflict, promote sustainable development, and enhance local governance in some of the most difficult places on the planet.

OEF adopts a holistic approach to addressing violent conflicts, recognizing the necessity of collaboration across diverse organizations and issues for sustainable peace. OEF emphasizes the importance of structured cooperation within communities of practice, advocating for network-based systems to facilitate effective coordination. Unlike formal hierarchies, network structures leverage information sharing among participants, minimizing duplication of efforts and maximizing impact. OEF implements Network Coordination principles throughout its program lifecycle, from design to scaling success.

Program Overview

The Crisis Response Planning and Preparedness program will be funded by the Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT). The Crisis Response Planning and Preparedness project aims to support the Nigerian interagency in designing, revising, and implementing comprehensive crisis response plans and protocols. These plans and protocols will cover a range of emergencies and crises, including natural disasters, health emergencies, terrorist incidents, and other major disruptions. The project will focus on enhancing the country's preparedness, response coordination, and resilience in the face of such crises—with a strong emphasis on interagency coordination. OEF, its partners, and the CT will ensure that the Nigeria’s civilian security services are capable of effectively executing crisis response measures using interagency coordination and institutionalizing emergency management procedures, including the allocation of resources for response activities.

Job Summary:

The Program Director (PD) will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and technical expertise to ensure the successful implementation of the Program. The PD will work closely with stakeholders, partners, and the project team to achieve project objectives, deliver high-quality outputs, and foster effective collaboration. The intended audiences will include the Nigeria’s Office of the National Security Advisor, the Department of State Security Services, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria’s Security and Civil Defense Corps, INTERPOL’s Abuja National Central Bureau, Nigeria’s National Counterterrorism Center, Nigeria Immigration Service, and other Nigerian civilian security agencies and relevant ministries.

Responsibilities:

Project Management and Leadership:

Develop and implement a detailed project work plan, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and outputs.
Provide overall management and supervision to the project team, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and performance.
Monitor project progress, identify risks and challenges, and take proactive measures to address them.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive project environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and learning.

Technical Expertise:

Provide technical guidance and expertise in crisis response planning and preparedness to the Nigerian interagency, intended target participants and audience.
Support the design, revision, and implementation of comprehensive crisis response plans and protocols, considering international best practices and standards.
Conduct research, assessments, and analysis to identify key risks, vulnerabilities, and gaps in Nigeria's crisis response capabilities.
Facilitate capacity-building activities, workshops, and training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of relevant stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships:

Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and international partners.
Collaborate with the Nigerian interagency to foster ownership, ensure alignment with national priorities, and promote sustainability of project outcomes.
Coordinate and liaise with the Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) and the Nigeria’s designated civilian security agencies, and providing regular updates, reports, and documentation as required.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

Develop and implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track project progress and outcomes.
Ensure the timely collection, analysis, and reporting of project data and results.
Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience:

A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in crisis response planning, emergency management, CT/CVE, or related fields.
Proven experience in designing, revising, and implementing crisis response plans and protocols, preferably in a governmental or interagency setting.
Strong technical knowledge of crisis response planning, emergency management, risk assessment, and preparedness measures.
Familiarity with international best practices, standards, and frameworks related to CT/CVE, crisis response, and preparedness. Familiarity or experience with Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) programming preferred.
Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team towards project objectives.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and work effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and coordination with multiple actors.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, including the use of data for decision-making and adaptive management.
Master's degree in a relevant field such as emergency management, international development, public administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in local Nigerian languages is desirable.

At One Earth Future (OEF), we celebrate diversity and welcome its benefits and are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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