Organisational Profile
Crest Research and Development Institute (CRADI) is a Pan African independent, non-profit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition through evidence-based research, human capital development, and developmental aid. We seek to advance humanity through research, sustainable development, and learning by adopting a multidisciplinary, community-friendly, and ethic-driven approach to support independent, high-quality research with an impact on business development, the public sector, civil society, and communities of focus.
Our work allows us to address the world’s most pressing issues with context and evidence-based solutions. Institutions rely on us to provide answers to challenges that require an objective, integrative, and multidisciplinary approach-one that brings together expertise from the social sciences and international development. Registered in Uganda and Nigeria, the institute partners with appropriate research, development, communications, and governance institutions. Team members include people drawn from the academia, civil society, public and private sectors, as well as practitioners in various fields of endeavor who are concerned about the socio-political and economic problems of Africa.
CRADI has previously implemented and currently manages programs across Plateau and Benue States, including the BRIDGE Project, which addresses natural resource-based conflicts, climate adaptation, and community resilience. This experience ensures our teams have an in-depth understanding of local dynamics, access to community structures, and trusted relationships with local authorities and stakeholders, enabling rapid, effective, and sustainable interventions.
Project Summary
The Youth of Faith for Peace: Advancing Freedom of Religion or Belief in Nigeria’s Middle Belt (YouthFORB) is a 5-month project designed to address youth-driven religious tensions and advance Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) in Plateau and Benue States. The project focuses on empowering young people as peacebuilders, strengthening interfaith dialogue platforms, and creating formal feedback loops that enable youth voices to influence local governance and security responses. The project seeks to build resilient communities capable of addressing disputes peacefully and promoting inclusive development by investing in youth leadership, conflict prevention, and advocacy.
This call for applications is in anticipation of final donor approval.
POSITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CRADI seeks expression of interest from qualified candidates for the following positions:
- Project Manager
Position Summary:
The Project Manager will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and management of the YouthFORB Project. The role includes overseeing program planning, implementation, stakeholder engagement, and reporting to ensure activities meet donor requirements, project objectives, and community priorities.
This is a full-time position, anticipated to last for five months with the possibility of renewal and is
based in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. This position is contingent upon award of contract by the donor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead planning, coordination, and execution of all project activities in Plateau and Benue States.
- Liaise with government agencies, local authorities, faith-based groups, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.
- Manage and mentor project staff, ensuring high performance and professional development.
- Oversee donor engagement, reporting, and compliance with project timelines and budgets.
- Facilitate reflection and learning sessions, ensuring adaptive management across project sites.
- Ensure documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.
- Provide additional technical and administrative support as required by the project management team.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Project Management, Peace & Conflict Studies, Development Studies, International Relations, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of project management experience, preferably in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, or governance programs.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working in Plateau and Benue States preferred, with established knowledge of local structures and dynamics.
- Excellent report writing, financial management, and donor reporting skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, travel to remote areas, and collaborate with diverse teams.
- MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) Manager
Position Summary:
The MEAL Manager will provide technical leadership in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning to track project progress, measure impact, and ensure adaptive learning throughout the project cycle.
This position is anticipated to last for five months with the possibility of renewal and is
based in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. This position is contingent upon the award of a contract by the donor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement the project’s MERL framework, including performance indicators, data collection tools, and reporting structures.
- Manage data collection, analysis, and quality assurance to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable information for decision-making.
- Lead baseline, midline, and endline assessments, as well as qualitative and quantitative studies.
- Train project staff and partners on participatory monitoring and evaluation approaches.
- Facilitate learning and reflection sessions, producing reports, briefs, and presentations for stakeholders.
- Support integration of findings into programmatic adjustments and strategic planning.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in designing and managing M&E systems in development projects, with experience in both quantitative and qualitative research.
- Minimum of 5 years of M&E experience in international development projects
- Proficiency in data management and analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, R, Excel, and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
- Experience leading evaluations and assessments, including baseline and endline surveys.
- Strong skills in data quality assurance, learning agenda development, and participatory M&E approaches.
- Experience building capacity of field staff and partners in data collection and analysis.
- Ability to work and travel in difficult conditions
- Ability to work with diverse team members
- Assistant Project Officer (2 slots – Benue and Plateau States)
Position Summary:
The Assistant Project Officer will support project implementation, coordination, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the delivery of high-quality project activities within their assigned state.
There are two slots available for this role-one based in Plateau State, and the other in Benue State. Each Officer will focus on project implementation within their respective state while collaborating with the broader project team for cross-state learning and consistency.
This position is anticipated to last for five months, with the possibility of renewal and is contingent upon the award of a contract by the donor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support organization and facilitation of youth peace circles and interfaith dialogues.
- Assist with conflict monitoring and early warning documentation.
- Prepare field reports and support project activity tracking.
- Liaise with local partners and community structures to ensure effective delivery of project objectives.
- Any other duty as assigned by the project management team.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum) or Master’s degree (preferred) in International Development, Peace and Conflict Studies, Rural Development, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in project implementation or coordination roles in a development or humanitarian setting.
- Experience supporting multi-stakeholder platforms and working with community-based organizations.
- Familiarity with Plateau or Benue States and community engagement best practices.
- Strong report writing, coordination, and administrative skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and ensure accountability.
- Ability to work and travel in difficult conditions
- Ability to work with diverse team members
- Finance/Admin Assistant
Position Summary:
The Finance and Admin Assistant will provide financial management, administrative, and logistical support to ensure smooth project operations. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with internal policies and statutory regulations while contributing to the strategic efficiency of the finance department.
This position is anticipated to last for five months with the possibility of renewal and is based in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. This position is contingent upon the award of a contract by the donor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain financial records and manage project budgets and expenditures.
- Support procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
- Prepare financial reports in compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and audit requirements.
- Provide general administrative support to the project team.
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
- Prepare and monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets.
- Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in line with Nigerian regulations and international standards.
- Develop financial models and forecasts to support business planning.
- Coordinate internal and external audits.
- Maintain compliance with financial policies and controls.
- Stay updated on financial legislation and best practices.
- Liaise with banks, tax authorities, and financial institutions.
- Support donor reporting and project-based accounting.
- Promote financial integrity and strong internal control systems
- Any other duty as assigned by the project management team.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance and administration.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g QuickBooks, Sage) and MS Office applications.
- Professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA, or CPA (part-qualified or fully qualified) are an asset.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems.
- Solid knowledge of financial reporting, procurement guidelines, and donor compliance standards.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records, prepare financial reports, and manage logistics effectively.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, IFRS, and financial regulations.
- Strong Excel and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.
- High level of integrity and attention to detail.
- Ability to work and travel in difficult conditions
- Ability to work with diverse team members
Position Summary:
The Communication Assistant will support the development and dissemination of internal and external communications to raise the visibility of the project and document its achievements.
This position is anticipated to last for five months with the possibility of renewal and is based in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. This position is contingent upon the award of contract by the donor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop high-quality communication materials, including success stories, newsletters, and social media content.
- Support the documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and case studies.
- Manage digital platforms and ensure timely, relevant updates on project progress.
- Work closely with MERL and Program teams to translate data and field results into accessible stories and reports.
- Capture success stories and visual documentation through field visits and interviews.
- Build the communication capacity of field staff through training and editorial support.
- Monitor media trends and propose innovative ways to improve outreach.
- Represent the project in communications forums and support visibility events.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in communication roles, preferably in development projects.
- Excellent writing, editing, and digital communication skills.
- Proven ability to develop communication strategies, manage digital platforms, and produce multimedia content.
- Proficiency in content creation tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, WordPress) and strong storytelling skills.
- Experience working with diverse teams and communicating complex technical ideas to non-specialist audiences.
- Excellent writing, editing, photography, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work and travel in difficult conditions
- Ability to work with diverse team members
- Any other duty as assigned by the project management team.
Travel
The candidates must be resident in the chosen country and be willing and able to travel to local and difficult terrains within the project location.
Equal Opportunity
CRADI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. CRADI recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should kindly fill out the application form here. Applications must reach us on or before December 12th, 2025. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.