Call for Application: Fellowship Coordinator
Search for Common Ground, Nigeria

About Search for Common GroundSearch for Common Ground (Search) is an international non-profit organization that promotes the peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, Search’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflictaway from destructive approaches towards cooperative solutions. With more than 600 staff worldwide, Search implements projects in more than 30 countries across the globe.
Search for Common Ground (Search) is part of a consortium and is responsible for implementation of objective 1 in Borno State, in partnership with Action Against Hunger and Neem Foundation. This will contribute to the creation of the conditions for a broad alliance in these territories by recreating social links between and within the communities most affected by the crisis and by helping victims of violence overcome their traumas and to resume trust. Collective and participatory activities will make it possible to offer means of analysis and shared actions to peacefully manage conflict, access and use of limited natural resources.
About the RESILAC Project: The overall objective of the RESILAC project is to contribute to the economic recovery and to the strengthening of the resilience and the social cohesion of the territories of the Lake Chad basin most impacted by the Lake Chad crisis and the climate change. The specific objectives of the project are: 1. Strengthening human capital, social cohesion and collective and sustainable management of natural resources in targeted territories;2. Promoting economic recovery in targeted areas and the resilience of the most vulnerable populations, especially young people and women, through access to employment and agro-sylvo-pastoral production systems intensified and adapted to climate change; 3. Valuing and consolidating the actors of the targeted territories by encouraging dialogue and commitment, and reinforcing their capacities according to the skills and roles of each one; and 4. Producing useful knowledge for the quality of project activities in a crisis context and for decision-making by local actors.
Purpose of the ConsultancySearch has supported diverse peacebuilding platforms (Community Security Architecture Dialogues - CSAD - and Peace Architecture Dialogues - PAD) on the project, the stakeholders have expressed the need for youth focused MHPSS activities in a structured manner with greater coverage. This would come as a response to the recent trends of increased substance abuse among youth and increased violence among youth in North East communities, as reported through the platforms and interactions with Neem Foundation. Search proposes to add youth focused activities, using media to showcase transformation and life changing experiences of youth who have been participating in PSS and livelihood (Pillar II) activities. This will serve to inspire hope within the communities, and youth in particular, but also advocate for holistic approaches with livelihood and PSS components. Search will implement a 3-month fellowship programme for 20 selected Youths across Jere LGA in close collaboration with Pillar 2 Manager. The fellowship program will aim to provide the required mentorship for youth leaders to increase their leadership and advocacy skills to promote holistic approaches including PSS and livelihood. Youth leaders will be also coached in communication and public speaking, to be able to share their stories through the media (for those who agree). Search for Common Ground is seeking to hire a consultant (Fellowship Coordinator) that will mentor 20 selected youths under the project who are part of the High Labor Intensity (HLI) beneficiaries. The Consultant will be responsible for providing technical support and required mentorship to the mentees, as well as oversee the work and tasks of the fellows. At the start of the fellowship, Search will engage the mentor and mentees for a 3-day induction workshop. The induction workshop will enhance the knowledge of the mentees on the expected outcomes of the fellowship program. The consultant is expected to cover all his logistic costs associated with the fellowship and should be clearly stated in the budget. More specifically, the Consultant will have the following roles and responsibilities:Deliverables:

• The consultant will facilitate sessions on transformative leadership at the Fellowship induction training.
• The consultant will develop individual learning objectives for each of the 20 fellows to keep track of their progress throughout the duration of the fellowship.
• The consultant will conduct 24 learning sessions with the fellows (8 sessions per month)
• The consultant in consultation with SEARCH, will review the work plan for the fellowship and other preparatory work. The consultant is expected to hold briefings/ meetings with SEARCH to understand project objectives. The