Vacancy: Humanitarian / Development / Peace Technical Specialist at Alinea International Ltd.

Alinea International provides technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives, characterized by: teamwork, results-based project design, sustainability, participatory methodologies and local input and ownership. Inspired and governed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, our mission is to catalyze opportunity as partners in international development, providing our best people and expertise to contribute to sustainable economic, social and environmental development.

Humanitarian / Development / Peace Technical Specialist

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience: 5 years
• Location: Lagos
• Job Field: Project Management 

Summary

• To strengthen this integrated approach in Nigeria, GAC is seeking a HDP Nexus Technical Specialist will provide strategic, technical, and programmatic support to both development and humanitarian portfolios.
• This role is critical in promoting a coherent, coordinated, and gender-responsive Nexus approach across Canada’s engagement in Nigeria.

The Technical Specialist will help ensure that GAC-funded initiatives:

• Are conflict-sensitive and tailored to the local context
• Contribute to long-term resilience and inclusive peace
• Respond effectively to evolving humanitarian needs
• Reinforce locally driven solutions that address root causes of conflict

The Role

• The FSSP will engage a local Humanitarian, Development, and Peace Nexus Technical Specialist on a part-time basis to provide technical support to GAC in advancing humanitarian and development programs in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Analysis & Advisory:

• Align HDP strategies with the Nigerian National Development Plan and relevant state-level recovery frameworks.
• Coordinate inter-sectoral planning and implementation that addresses root causes of conflict and displacement.
• Promote adaptive programming approaches that reflect changing conflict and development dynamics.
• Produce strategic briefs to inform GAC programming.

Program Design & Quality Assurance:

• Provide technical input to HDP Nexus integration in program design and implementation.
• Ensure integration of conflict sensitivity, gender-responsive, resilience-building, and local ownership strategies into programs.
• Facilitate the transition from humanitarian relief to development in conflict-affected areas.
• Review partner proposals and support monitoring efforts.

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Represent GAC in coordination forums, technical working groups (TWG) and donor platforms on HDP nexus.
• Facilitate collaboration across Canadian-funded partners and teams.
• Engage with government, civil society, and local actors to strengthen understanding of the HDP nexus opportunities and challenges specific to Nigeria.

Monitoring, Learning, & Knowledge Sharing:

• Track the effectiveness of HDP interventions in promoting resilience, recovery, and peace outcomes.
• Document and share lessons learned, best practices, and case studies from the Nigerian context.
• Identify and share lessons learned, case studied, and best practices in HDP programming.
• Train GAC partners, to strengthen HDP-related knowledge and skills.

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Post-graduate degree from an accredited, recognized institution in relevant discipline International Development, Political Science, Humanitarian Affairs, Peace and Conflict Studies, or a related field.

 Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in humanitarian and development sector with direct experience in at least two of the HDP pillars.
• Field experience in fragile or conflict-affected contexts, preferably in Nigeria – the BAY states.
• Experience working with bilateral donors, UN agencies, or international NGOs.
• In-depth understanding of humanitarian standards (Sphere, CHS, HAP, etc.).
• Familiarity with the Nigerian humanitarian architecture, including OCHA coordination and local NGOs.

Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Nigeria’s conflict, political, and socio-economic landscape, particularly in the Northeast, North Central, and Northwest.
• Proven experience applying integrated humanitarian, development, and peace approaches in fragile or conflict-affected settings.
• Ability to apply conflict-sensitive, peace-responsive, and Do No Harm principles in programming.
• Experience designing or managing multi-sectoral programs with donor funding (e.g., USDA, FCDO, EU, UNDP).
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s peacebuilding and transitional justice frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide policy advice and facilitate collaboration.
• Flexible and solutions-oriented, with the ability to navigate complex and rapidly evolving contexts.
• Experience working with ethnically and culturally diverse communities.
• Respect for diversity and strong commitment to localization and community-driven approaches.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Alinea International Ltd. on apply.jobadder.com to apply