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Access to Finance Specialist - Nigeria Rural Resilience

Tracking Code20120368Job Description

The International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Access to Finance Specialist for the anticipated USAID/Nigeria Rural Resilience Project in northern Nigeria. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with commercial banks, Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs), and Village/Community Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and provide technical support and guidance to these institutions as well as smallholders owned Cooperatives, agribusinesses operators and other value chain actors

Identify and document financial constraints in agribusiness clusters and value chain and develop strategies to address them

Building on the capacity gap(s) identified for SACCOs and VSLAs, lead the implementation of capacity building support designed to improve their lending and savings products to the agricultural sector; improve financial & risk management capacity

Pilot solutions and innovations practices for agro-inputs and small equipment financing, agricultural production risk management, supply chain financing, Income generating activities financing, chain upgrading financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

Develop and deliver trainings programs and technical assistance to financial institutions as well as clusters and chain actors

Support the identification, appointment, and training of community-based trainers (CBTs) and/or village agents to guide formation of VSLA and SACCO groups and offer technical assistance to ensure sustainability.

Any other tasks that may be assigned

Required Skills

Master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration or other related field

Up-to-date knowledge of the agricultural finance environment in West Africa

Resourceful, innovative and ready to test new approaches

Result-orientation and ability to take initiatives under minimal supervision and reach targets

Ability to strictly meet deadlines

Team player, at ease in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment

Professional fluency in English

Competency in the use of computers and MS Office software, including Word, Powerpoint, and Excel

Required Experience

Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, including in one or several of the following areas: small and medium rural enterprise finance, agricultural value chain finance, microfinance, business development services, financial institutions

Closing Date for ApplicationApril 30, 2018Apply

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Humanitarian Context Analyst - Nigeria

Programming ��Maiduguri, Borno

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DescriptionAbout Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Program / Department Summary

Mercy Corps Nigeria implements a variety of programs with the vision of a Nigeria in which all people are empowered, engaged, resilient and secure. The organization’s programs are implemented in twelve states, mainly in north and north-east Nigeria and Lagos. Our work covers the following sectors: economic development, livelihoods/food security, adolescent girls & boys empowerment, financial resilience, conflict mitigation and humanitarian response. Common themes include community engagement, inclusive development, gender, and working in partnership with local government, the private sector and civil society actors.

Nigeria is a complex, sophisticated society – and the crisis in its north-east has many dimensions. Mercy Corps is committed to the goal of better understanding crisis contexts in order to deliver better impact for the people and communities we serve. Only by understanding, in real time, not only what has happened but the political, social and economic dynamics underlying conflict and displacement can we hope to optimize impact and influence. Globally, Mercy Corps has humanitarian analysis teams currently deployed in Syria, Libya and Yemen and has the intent of both expanding the reach of this analysis and deepening its ability to match data-driven machine learning with human insights.

This new position will pilot the development of rich, timely context analysis in selected north-eastern states, including mapping of conflict dynamics and the humanitarian situation, to inform program decision-making, assurance of safety and security for Mercy Corps staff and assets and those of our partners and the communities we serve, and to shape policy messages to local, regional, national and international actors.

General Position Summary

The Context Analyst assists the country program in understanding the complex crisis situation in north-east Nigeria. The analyst will utilize an extensive network of field contacts – both within Mercy Corps’ sphere and outside of it – to gather information on different dimensions of the crisis, consolidate it and analyze it for critical insights. Areas of focus for data gathering will include, inter alia, the social, political, and economic dynamics that shape the crisis and its manifestations in the north-east; consolidation of varying humanitarian indicators; and conflict reporting.

The Analyst will develop a strong network of information and opinion sources; be able to scan, filter and interpret news and social media outlets; and be familiar with local, national and international power holders and influencers and how they interact to shape the crisis situation and impact humanitarian operations.

She/he will produce clear, concise and timely analytical reports that can inform Mercy Corps’ own program, security and operational decision-making, as well as be fed into policy development and advocacy as appropriate at local, federal and international levels (both by Mercy Corps and by the wider NGO community.) In addition to frequent and regular context reports, the Analyst will coordinate more in-depth occasional thematic or situation reports, act as a focal point on humanitarian issues with Mercy Corps’ global Research and Learning and Policy and Advocacy teams (as guided by the Country Safety and Security Manager and the Country Director), and provide ad hoc briefings to programs and operations key staff and teams as directed and appropriate.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Systems and Reporting

Develop and grow a network of field contacts to serve as sources in shaping and developing a rich understanding of the political, social and economic environment in areas of focus.

Maintain a constant scan of traditional and social media in order to inform analysis of the humanitarian situation.

Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of Mercy Corps’ programming and the humanitarian situation in general in areas of focus and for populations of particular interest (e.g. youth).

Consolidate and digest diverse data to produce weekly broad-based context reports and at least one or two thematic or situation reports (illuminating specific issues or locations in greater depth) as directed by the Country Director (Nigeria) and the Senior Director for Humanitarian Analysis (global).

Develop use of technology platforms to interpret and map humanitarian and conflict data.

Translate analysis and insights into program materials as directed and appropriate.

Liaise as appropriate with country, regional and global Mercy Corps staff engaged in advocacy and influence work.

Programming and Operations

Ensure that communication of analysis and insights to program and operations teams is appropriate and regular. Liaise with programs and operations staff as needed and directed to develop a solid understanding of program approaches, content and implementation modalities.

Develop and maintain an awareness of Mercy Corps’ culture and values as well as humanitarian principles and international humanitarian law.

As directed by the Country Safety and Security Manager, advise on access issues pertinent to security situations and any resulting humanitarian needs.

Ensure effective communication within access and analysis team and ensure the accuracy, brevity and clarity of security updates, briefings and incident reports to program teams in a timely manner.

Stay abreast of Mercy Corps program assessments and new business activities. Support these teams and special projects with analysis and insight where appropriate.

Training and Outreach

Assist in promoting good contextual understand across Mercy Corps staff in Nigeria

Coach colleagues and improve their skills in risk and vulnerability assessments to include political, social and economic context analysis.

As needed and directed, participate in Mercy Corps regional and global events, gatherings and networks to represent Nigeria’s humanitarian analysis capacity.

Security

Ensure own compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country

Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Organizational Learning

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Country Safety and Security Manager (Maiduguri).

Works Directly With: Country Director, Director of Programs, Program Management (Nigeria); Senior Director of Humanitarian Analysis (global); Regional Humanitarian Advisor and Regional Security Advisor (WCNA).

Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor degree in a social sciences or investigative journalism; or equivalent work experience

Understanding of humanitarian principles and the humanitarian system at national and international levels

3 years field-based experience in complex and insecure settings and preferably a conflict environment

Experience in liaising with civilian authorities, as well as with regional, national and international institutions

Ability to build and maintain networks of information sources across different sectors, groups and locations

Experience with information collation and analysis, mapping and use of infographics to frame analysis

Proven excellent writing skills, displaying an ability to convey complex information concisely

Highly developed interpersonal communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching

Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments

Competency in Internet and Microsoft Office systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and other database/mapping systems

Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; knowledge of regional languages in north-east Nigeria preferred

Knowledge and understanding of West Africa region is mandatory; knowledge and experience in Nigeria is required.

Success factors

This is a pilot initiative – so the successful job holder will need entrepreneurial drive to develop and establish humanitarian analysis as a critical part of Mercy Corps’ Nigeria program and an essential component of its global commitment. The Context Analyst will need to balance a committed team approach, consistent with Mercy Corps’ values, and the ability to work and deliver on his/her own initiative. She/he will need sharp investigative and analytical skills and be able to quickly digest complex information and produce concise insights pertinent to the humanitarian situation.Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in Maiduguri, Nigeria. This assignment is unaccompanied. Team members in this location are expected to follow all Mercy Corps security protocols, which may change from time to time, relevant to the prevailing risk environment. Medical services are available. Electricity is available but is predominantly through generator. Running water, Internet connectivity and communication are reliable.

Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Staff are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps’ policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

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Social Welfare Systems Strengthening (SWSS) Advisor, OVC - Nigeria

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SOCIA01736

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Full-Time

Nigeria - Southern

Posted: April 12, 2018

Job Details

Description

Save the Children is recruiting an experienced Social Welfare Systems Strengthening (SWSS) Advisor for an anticipated USAID/PEPFAR project providing support to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Nigeria. The primary role of the Social Welfare Systems Strengthening Advisor is to provide technical leadership and assistance to OVC programming with emphasis on strengthening social service systems and building capacity of the social welfare workforce (formal and informal) in the target areas of Nigeria. As a member of technical leadership technical team, the Advisor will ensure technical excellence through contributions made to project implementation, delivery and monitoring and evaluation. S/he will support the implementation of learning agendas, tool development and relevant strategic initiatives. The Advisor will liaise closely with technical advisors from other sectors to ensure seamless quality programming. Finally, the Advisor will be responsible for sharing organizational know-how, information, and experiences in vulnerable children programming within and outside the organization, as well as incorporate a broad-based approach for the overall well-being of those impacted.

This position is contingent on donor approval and funding.

Responsibilities:

Advise project staff on technical issues related to OVC programs such as financing of social services, strong coordination and referral mechanisms, social service workforce development, and service delivery with an emphasis on providing comprehensive support at the community and household level.

Support program efforts by providing guidance and hands-on support in conducting assessments, advising on partnerships and strategies.

Ensure the day-to-day implementation of the work plan activities in the work plan and provide input into the development, on-going management and maintenance of the work plan.

Provide technical support to partners and government counterparts to implement social welfare system strengthening activities and to ensure that agreed targets are met.

Support the monitoring and evaluation efforts of OVC projects by conducting on-site monitoring during field visits or participating in monitoring and evaluation team meetings.

Support partners to strengthen community child protection structures across project communities, monitor protection needs, gaps and interventions in and around child protection issues.

Support sub-partners to develop and implement case plans including reviews and evaluations.

Advocate with the government and other stakeholders to take appropriate measures to remedy violations and address the protection concerns facing children in the communities as well as liaise with relevant line ministries and commissions in order to foster partnerships and encourage national interest and ownership in protection of children

Collaborate with relevant international development, donor and research institutions through relationship building, information sharing, and representation.

Facilitate, draft, and participate in the development of, and/or the timely completion/review of OVC technical reports, such as: monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports and newsletters; strategic plans and work plans; and other ad hoc reports, as required.

Stay abreast of state-of-the-art developments in quality and innovations related to OVC programming and social service system strengthening and share relevant information as appropriate.

Requirements:

Advanced degree in social work and public health or related fields

Minimum of seven years' experience in international development either as a technical advisor or social services/health program manager, preferably in Nigeria

Comprehensive knowledge of the social welfare context and health system in Nigeria, and preferably in the South South / South East.

Experience working with and/or managing PEPFAR OVC projects preferred.

Understanding of PEPFAR OVC programming priorities, strategies and monitoring and evaluation tools and systems.

Technical expertise in principals, theories, concepts and techniques in the area of social service systems strengthening, including knowledge of and ability to integrate across related disciplines

Knowledgeable of social service professionals and resources in Nigeria is an added advantage

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (professional level).

Willingness to travel regularly and in difficult circumstances.

Leadership qualities and ability to create synergies where applicable.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Expert computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Qualified Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Save the Children invests in childhood – every day, in times of crisis and for our future. We are dedicated to ensuring every child has the best chance for success. Our pioneering programs give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. Our advocacy efforts provide a voice for children who cannot speak for themselves. As the leading expert on children, we inspire and achieve lasting impact for millions of the world's most vulnerable girls and boys. By transforming children's lives now, we change the course of their future and ours.

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom Save the Children is in contact.  As a humanitarian agency, Save the Children is obliged to create and maintain an environment that aims to prevent the sexual exploitation and abuse of children and promote the implementation of its child safeguarding policy.  All representatives of Save the Children – employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, Board members and others who work with children on Save the Children’s behalf – are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation.

Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws.

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NIGERIA – A LOGISTIC PLATEFORM PROJECT MANAGERINFORMATIONS CLÉSTITRE DU POSTE

Nigeria – A Logistic Plateform Project Manager

PAYS

Nigeria

LIEU (VILLE/RÉGION)

Maiduguri

TYPE DE COLLABORATION

Salarié

TYPE DE CONTRAT

CDD

DATE DE PRISE DE POSTE

04/07/2018

DURÉE DU POSTE

8 months

RÉSUMÉ DU POSTECONTEXTE

With the biggest population in Africa, (between 178.000.000 and 200.000.000 habitants), Nigeria is ranked as one of the first economy of the continent thanks to oil and petroleum products as well as mineral resources (gold, iron, diamonds, copper etc…). Despite a strong economy, Nigeria suffers from huge inequalities between rich and poor, and from a high rate of corruption, at every level. Moreover, a great ethnic diversity (more than language groups led by the family or clan manner) mixed with a federal mechanism make it a real powder keg. Within this volatile environment, the conflict in the North-East of the country and the linked widespread violence triggered a large scale humanitarian crisis. Indeed, millions of people have been forcibly displaced in the Lake Chad Basin region due to the so-called Boko Haram conflict, and new displacement continues. Resorting to widespread sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), forced recruitment and suicide bombings, Armed Opposition Groups’ (AOG) attacks on civilians persist. Ongoing conflict between AOG and Governmental Security Forces in all affected countries as well as the absence of basic services have created acute humanitarian and protection needs for those impacted by the crisis, including refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and local communities. Assessments conducted in newly accessible areas revealed severe humanitarian and protection conditions. Still, many people remain inaccessible to humanitarian actors due to insecurity, particularly in Nigeria’s Borno State and border areas of Cameroon and Niger.

Boko Haram uprising:

The situation changed in 2009 when the Nigerian government launched an investigation into the group’s activities following reports that its members were arming themselves. The present insurgency in Borno State began in 2009, when the jihadist rebel group Boko Haram started an armed rebellion against the government of Nigeria. Originally the group had alleged links to al-Qaeda. The insurgency took place within the context of long-standing issues of religious violence between Nigeria’s Muslim and Christian communities. When the government came into action, several members of the group were arrested, sparking deadly clashes with Nigerian security forces. The group’s founder and then leader Mohammed Yusuf was killed during this time while still in police custody. Occidental political/military support: In 2015, an occidental military coalition (US, France, British) deployed troops to (Cameroon, Niger, Tchad, Nigeria), with the approval of the governments concerned. Their primary mission is to provide intelligence support to local forces as well as conducting reconnaissance flights. A program is also conduct to transfer military vehicles to the local Armies to aid in their fight against Islamist militants.

Rapid current stocktaking:

Following these counter-offensive and military support, several capitals city of Local Governmental Areas (LGAs) of Borno State were liberated. But out of the city, in the country side, the Boko Haram superiority is maintained. => At the end of the 3rd quarterly of 2016, from 60 to 80% of Borno State is considered as being under the control of Boko Haram. Since the current insurgency started in 2009, it has killed 20,000 and displaced 2.3 million from their homes and was ranked as the world’s deadliest terror group by the Global Terrorism Index in 2015.

Humanitarian consequences:

The violence in the Lake Chad Region has uprooted millions of civilians within their own countries, including over 1.8 million IDPs in Nigeria alone.

In addition, some hundreds of thousands of Nigerian refugees have fled to neighboring Cameroon, Chad and Niger. As of January 2018, close to 1,300,000 refugee returnees have been registered in Nigeria, sometimes under conditions that have not been voluntary, safe and dignified. Many of these return movements have resulted in secondary displacements as many areas of origin remain insecure and inaccessible. Projection for 2018 forecast new displacement and arrivals from the inaccessible areas (around 200,000). In total, at least 1.32 million of IDPs are located in Borno State. 50% of them are living in host communities.

The crisis has adversely affected the most vulnerable civilian populations, particularly women and children, older persons and those with disabilities or serious medical conditions. Around 60 per cent of those displaced are children and the number of female and child-headed households is on the rise because male heads of households have either disappeared, been killed or fear to return to join their families. Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is widespread, and many people have suffered the trauma of violent experiences.

The Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) 2018 estimated some 7.7 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in Nigeria across the three states of the north east (Borno, Yobe and Adamawa) with most needs concentrated in Borno State. In determining the scale of the response for 2018 (more than 1 billion USD consolidated appeal!), humanitarian partners agreed to focus on states assessed as the most affected by the violent conflict, infrastructure destruction, mass displacement, ongoing insecurity and ensuing factors. The most critical areas requiring humanitarian assistance are located in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states where millions of people are in need of urgent life-saving assistance.

RESPONSABILITÉS

With the support of the Warehouse HQ Advisor, and under the supervision of the Deputy Field Coordinator, The Logistic Platform Project Manager will supervise implementation and ensure proper management of the Logistic Platform program in Nigeria (Maiduguri).

PRINCIPALES ACTIVITÉS

Programs: He/She will ensure implementation and oversight of Logistics Platform programs under his/her responsibility. He/She coordinates deliveries, storage, and dispatch of goods/materials and the allocation of the kitting area and the training room. He/she will manage the cargo transportation to the airport for UNHAS project. He/She ensures compliance procedures and logistical tools for monitoring input / output for partner.

Human Resources: He/She will supervise the Logistics Platform team (PUI employees and any day laborers).

Logistics and Administration: He/She will oversee the logistic and administrative duties of the project(s) under his/her responsibility.

Representation: He/She will represent the association to partners, authorities and players involved in implementation of programs. He will advertise the services provided during various meetings.

Safety and Security: He/She will assist in following safety and security rules on-base and will transmit all safety and security information to his/her supervisor. He will support the logistic manager regarding the supervision of the watchmen.

Strategy: He/She will assist in developing new operations as needed, with the support of the technical referent

PROFIL RECHERCHÉFORMATION

Logistic + Project Management

EXPÉRIENCES

PROFESSIONNELLES

International humanitarian experience required

APTITUDES

TRANSVERSALES

Understanding of project management Team Management Communication/Collaboration Warehouse/transport Management Understanding of institutional donor (UN agencies, etc.) procedures

Software: Pack Office (particularly excel) Knowledge of database management software Knowledge of a stock management or transportation software

LANGUES

English required

CONDITIONSRÉMUNÉRATION

Monthly Gross Income: from 1 815 up to 2 145 Euros depending on the experience in International Solidarity + 50 Euros per semester seniority with PUI

PRISES EN CHARGE

Cost Covered: Round-trip transportation to and from home / mission, visas, vaccines…

Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation

Housing in collective accommodation

Daily Living Expenses (« Per diem »)

VACANCES

Break Policy 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowance

Paid Leaves Policy: 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months

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Director of Finance and Administration Nigeria

TitleDirector of Finance and Administration Nigeria

LocationNigeria

Department NameProgram Delivery

Pact Overview

Pact Overview

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.

Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.

Department Overview

Pact seeks a Director of Finance and Administration for the proposed USAID-funded five-year Orphans and vulnerable children Social Service Activity of Nigeria to improve the welfare and protection of children affected by HIV/AIDS by building the capacity of households to provide for children under their care and strengthening social services systems and structures at the county and community levels to improve care and support of OVC. This position is contingent on award.

Position Purpose

Reporting to the COP, the Finance and Operations Director is responsible for all financial and administration matters within the project, including managing financial systems, generating financial reports, tracking expenses, administering sub-awards, managing finance and operational issues and staff at headquarters and supporting staff in district offices.

Key Responsibilities

General Financial Management

Design and implement systems and procedures following Pact standards adapted to handle specific country constraints and conditions, yet ensuring effective internal controls and minimizing risks.

Supervise the finance team in reviewing cash receipts and disbursement transactions such as but not limited to travel, advances and liquidations of sub-grantee expenses, and vendor transactions – ensuring adequacy of supporting documents and appropriate cost accounting allocations.

Work with the relevant Departments (Programs, M&E, etc.) on integrated management of all project finances to ensure effective use of resources in order to achieve program objectives in compliance of all donor requirements.

Provide training and/or guidance to field staff on Pact policies, procedures and requirements; donor guidelines, procedures and requirements; rules and regulations.

Review monthly Financial Reports from field programs for completeness and accuracy; ensure appropriate budget approvals, and submit to HQ Finance department.

Sub-award Management

In collaboration with the Agreements Management Department, design, develop, and adapt policies, guidelines and criteria for the management of sub-recipient and subcontractor financing using the Pact worldwide standards for the conditions and constraints of the specific country.

Oversight of and coordination with the grants unit as well as training/mentoring of staff where necessary in the financial management of the programs’ grant agreements with local and international NGO's.

Supervise regular site visits by finance staff to conduct site visits to audit partner transactions matching expenditures to adequate supporting documentation.

Support financial management of sub-grants including processing advances/liquidations, monitoring/compliance visits and close-out procedures.

Equip staff to provide technical assistance to local NGO's in the area of financial management and sub contract compliance.

Coordinate with other Departments for training/mentoring of sub-grantees where necessary in the administration of the program’s sub-agreements with partners.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

Oversight of budget preparation, processes, and management in conjunction with the relevant program managers, including the development and review of relevant standard costs and scales for the programs. Track expenditures and provide justification for allocations and reclassifications, when required.

Approve journal vouchers and ensure accurate, current, and complete entries into the financial management system including ensuring adequate supporting documentation

Assist in development and tracking of budgets for field programs.

Basic Requirements

Must have a Masters of Finance and a CPA or relevant accounting degree from a recognized University or equivalent.

Ten years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, auditing or financial management or equivalent;

Leadership

Ability to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organizations

Deep understanding of Pact’s strategy and how efforts contribute to the greater good

Consistently works within  internal process and procedures

Strong interpersonal and team building skills

Proactive engagement in corporate initiatives

Project Management

Strong  planning and time management skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex ideas to diverse audiences

Ability to problem-solve difficult issues

Ability to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities

Strong negotiating and conflict resolution skills

Proficiency in developing and managing a budget

Technical Skills

Strong experience in Child Protection, Health/HIV, OVCs,  and/or Youth

Strong knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations

High competence using common desktop applications and internal systems

People Management

Demonstrated proficiency in supervising staff, including providing honest feedback

Ability to mentor others

Preferred Qualifications

Ten years of experience with related programs or projects;

Knowledge of applicable USAID/USG rules and regulations;

Ability to set-up financial regulation systems with partner organizations to ensure efficient and accurate  disbursement of funds;

Evidence of excellent interpersonal, management and team development experience;

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and at least one Nigerian language.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of 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.

Type of ProposalUSAID

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Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning - Nigeria State to State

Job Details: Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning - Nigeria State to State

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Vacancy NameDirector of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning - Nigeria State to State

Work LocationNigeria

Location CountryNigeria

Company OverviewPalladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives.

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Project Overview and Role

Background

The purpose of the State-to-State (State2State) contract is to increase the effectiveness, accountability and transparency of selected state and local governments (LGAs) in Nigeria. This will be achieved by strengthening systems to improve the delivery of services in key sectors (basic education, primary health care, and water, sanitation and hygiene - WASH); increasing the efficiency of key governance operations (with a focus on public financial management [PFM] and procurement, as well as monitoring and evaluation); increasing government’s responsiveness to citizen needs and priorities; and improving government and civil society capacity to manage conflict.

Purpose of Position

The Director of MEL will lead all monitoring, evaluation and learning program activities. In this capacity, s/he will establish systems for gathering, reporting and analyzing performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation.  S/he will coordinate and manage all monitoring, evaluation and research tasks and deliverables for the project and ensure that all required reports and documentation for the project’s internal management systems and for external reporting are produced according to USAID/Nigeria guidelines. S/he will link M&E data to a process of learning and adaptation.

Duration:

             5 years

Location:

             Abuja

Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities

Oversee staff responsible for M&E, applied political economy analysis, and strategic communication

Provide technical leadership to capture and communicate program results, as well as ensure high-quality, timely, valid and verifiable data collection, reporting and analysis.

Ensure a process of continual learning and adaptation resulting from applied political economic analysis of various sectors and government levels

Harmonize M&E data collection and reporting systems with USAID policies and indicators.

Monitor and report on activities required to communicate program results and improve implementation, which includes establishing systems to gather, report and analyze performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation; overseeing data collection processes as required within the project parameters

Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports on the status of project implementation; contribute to other project reports such as annual work plans.

Review and update the project’s M&E plan on an on-going basis.

Requirements

Position Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Science, Project Management, M&E or related field

At least 8 years of international development work experience At least 3 years experience in a M&E management position within an international development project, and proven experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting

Prior experience developing, implementing and managing performance monitoring plans (PMPs).

Strong knowledge of USAID rules and regulations , as well as best practices inM&E

Strong oral/written communication skills.

Experience with USAID-funded governance programs highly desired.

Job Description URL

Applications Close Date01 Sep 2018

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TA Child Protection Specialist (Public Financing for Child Protection) 180days, Abuja, Nigeria

Job no: 513958 Position type: Temporary Appointment Location: Nigeria Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal School/Unit: Nigeria Department/Office: Abuja, Nigeria Categories: Child Protection, P-3

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child,

Despite substantial efforts to advance children's rights, children still face poverty, disadvantage, and the impact of the crisis.

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance of the Child Protection Chief, the international staff will contribute to the advocacy for public budget allocation to sufficiently finance a functioning child protection system in UNICEF Nigeria focus states and key Federal agencies.

Children have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, violence, exploitation and neglect. The challenge is how to best support Governments to realise this right. In recent years, the global community has increasingly recognised that (i) the number of children experiencing abuse, violence, exploitation and neglect is significant, and is rising in some areas (2008 Secretary-General’s Study on Violence Against Children) (ii) efforts to address child protection issues have been poorly coordinated and resourced, with a focus on stand-alone / single issue based projects (such as on sexual exploitation, child trafficking, street children, child labour etc) with limited sustainability; and (iii) children face multiple risks – abuse can be combined with exploitation and/or abandonment, for example, yet many programs are designed to address a single risk.  Such single-issue programmes have been ineffective at producing sustained change. There is now a recognition that children’s issues must be addressed holistically with preventive and response programmes dealing with the array of poverty, protection and rights issues in tandem, rather than in isolated silos, and that in order to achieve sustained change a system building approach to reform is essential.

Overall Objective of the Temporary Position:

The purpose of this temporary appointment is to manage the Public Financing for Child Protection programme component under Output 6.1 of UNICEF Nigeria Child Protection Rolling Work Plan 2018-2019 with the Federal Government of Nigeria. The post holder is responsible for lading the advocacy efforts and provision of technical support to the Government and Houses of Assembly at federal and focus states to increase public budget allocation, release and expenditure on basic child protection services.

This will involve:

Financial Benchmark Report/s and Economic Burden of VAC report printed, disseminated and officially launched

Related advocacy materials finalized, printed and disseminated.

Advocacy strategy developed and key high level advocacy meetings conducted.

Team of international and national consultants recruited and managed.

Child protection budget lines included by key selected Federal and State agencies in their submissions for 2019 cycle.

Budgetary guidelines developed by the consultancy firm/individual consultants to fund the child protection services validated by key agencies at Federal and State level.

DCTs and direct payments to partners timely submitted, processed and liquidated.

Payments to the consultancy firm/individual expert consultants timely processed.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree in Social Science, Economic sciences, public finances or related fields (Masters or equivalent level)

A minimum of five years (5) of relevant professional experience in Child Protection and/or Social Policy programme management

Understanding of the international framework for child protection

Excellent organizational and planning skills

Excellent policy advocacy skills

Strong communication skills, verbal and written

Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The technical competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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DATA MANAGER (NCDC) - RE-ADVERTISED

DATA MANAGER (NCDC) - RE-ADVERTISED - (1802838)  Grade: NO-BContractual Arrangement: Individual service contractorContract duration: 6 months:

Job Posting

: Jun 19, 2018, 1:46:22 PM

Closing Date

: Jul 3, 2018, 9:59:00 PM

Primary Location

: Nigeria-Abuja

Organization

: AF_NGA Nigeria.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The objective of the post is to ensure WHO data management and M&E activities at national level provides all the required technical support aimed at supporting the country  to (a) ensure availability of quality, timely, and complete information that guides the surveillance and immunization program  (b) monitor achievement of recommended surveillance performance indicators for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP), other Vaccine Preventable Diseases as well as other diseases of public health priority as highlighted in Nigeria's Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy. c) provide evidences through the triangulation of different data available and guide the program; d) to build capacity of government staff in data management, through formal and on-job training

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of the WHO country office representative and over all supervision of IVE focal point and guidance of the  M&E Coordinator, the monitoring and evaluation officer will carry out the following specific task:

Ensure quality and timely IDSR data/information is shared with all stakeholders;

support all states in the compilation of data for implementation of IDSR.

Design and maintain all disease surveillance (Measles, NNT, YF, PBMS, ROTA) database for priority diseases.

Produce regular analysis feedback on Accelerated Disease Control (ADC) and New vaccine (PBMS and ROTA)

Monitor Timeliness, completeness, and data quality of IDSR data and provide timely feedback to states.

Collaborate with other data managers and laboratories to update and harmonizeIDSR data.

Triangulation, analysis and feedback of data collected using case-based andIDSR system for selected case-based data set.

Produce periodic (weekly, monthly and quarterly) analysis feedback from data to enhance decision making at relevant levels.

Conduct data management training to build the capacity of officers in technological innovations.

Support the monitoring and evaluation system, immunization/Polio SIAs as well as overall Health Information Management System Strengthening efforts.

Perform other activities as required by WHO Representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation or data management related field with additional data management training.

Experience

    Essential:

At least 5 years’ experience in health related data management.

Experience in quality collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information for program planning and management.

Experience in database development.

Working knowledge of statistical application programs (EPI INFO, SPSS, STATA etc.) and mapping programs (ArcGIS, QGIS etc)

Use of language skills

Essential: Very good Knowledge of English.

Skills

Basic knowledge of ICT, programming, mobile and web - based data technology

Ability to acquire sound knowledge of WHO rules, regulations and procedures.  Demonstrated abilities for team-work.

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NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION CONSULTANT ON VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS, ABUJA

Job no: 514028 Position type: Consultancy Location: Nigeria Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal School/Unit: Nigeria Department/Office: Abuja, Nigeria Categories: Child Protection

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

Purpose of Assignment:

Under the overall guidance of the Child Protection Chief, the national consultant will contribute to the design and integration of child protection programme on ending violence against children in school to existing education Programmes, curriculum and polices to contribute to the prevention and response of violence against children in the school setting.

Background

Access to quality education is a fundamental right of all children and a key factor for socio-economic development including poverty reduction. The protection and education rights of children are neither respected nor fulfilled when school based violence and abuses place girls and boys in situations of physical and psychological risks[i]. Schooling and the school environment ideally should provide protection for children from violence, exploitation and abuse. But the reality is that violence against children in schools has become endemic with severe implications for the development of children including their health, ability to learn or even their willingness to go to school thereby exposing them to further danger. Violence destroys a child’s self-confidence and esteem as well as undermine their ability to grow into well-adjusted adults.

Based on the alarming rate of violence against children at home, school, institution amongst others, the United Nation Secretary-General’s in 2006 commissioned a Study on Violence against Children-, the report provided alarming revelations on the scope of violence against children. This study and other reports show that many children are routinely exposed to physical, sexual and psychological violence in their homes, schools and care institutions.  

In Nigeria, as in many other countries, the educational setting exposes many children to violence and may also teach them violence. Violence committed by teachers and other adults without the approval of school authorities includes corporal punishment, cruel and humiliating forms of psychosocial punishment, sexual and gender based punishment, and bullying. Corporal punishment such as canning and beating is a standard practice while other forms of violence such as playground fighting and bullying by students is also common in many schools. A study conducted by the Federal Ministry of Education in 2007 established baseline data on the situation of violence against children in Basic Education in Nigeria. The findings of this study revealed that the existing types of violence in schools are physical, psychological, sexual, gender and health based violence. The report of this study indicated physical violence among school children to be (85%) while psychological violence (50%) accounted for the bulk of violence against children in schools. Other types of violence reported among learners in basic education level in Nigeria included gender –based violence (5%), sexual violence (4%) and health related violence (1%). This study further revealed that across region, physical violence was more prevalent in the rural (90%) than urban areas (80%). A comparison of the prevalence of violence in the Northern and the Southern part of the country reveal that all forms of violence are more in the south than in the north except for sexual violence. Physical violence is higher in the south (90%) compared to the north (79%). Psychological violence is also more prevalent in the south (61%) than in the north (38.7%). In the north, health-related violence was not reported, but in the south about 2% of learners reported health-related violence. Sexual violence was however more prevalent in the north (4.7%) than in the south (3.2%). Across gender; physical and psychological violence are almost evenly distributed among males and females in basic education in Nigeria. The study further revealed that physical violence are perpetrated more by senior students (4.9%) and classmates (4.7%); while the school teachers were reported as mostly the perpetrators of psychological violence (26.4%)[i]. Incidence of sexual violence and rape among learners are seldom reported or under reported. Despite this fact, 5.4% of male and 7.2% of female students respectively, knew of school mates who have been raped.  Also, 9.6 % and 3.9% of learners in urban and rural areas respectively knew of students who had been raped.  A higher percentage of students (9.3%) in the junior secondary compared to 3.1% in the primary school also knew about learners who had been raped. Further analysis along north south dichotomy also revealed that 3.1% of students in the north and 9.4% of students in the south knew of students who had been raped. 2% of male teachers were aware of incidents of rape while none of the female teachers were aware of it.  Meanwhile 7.8% of male students have heard of rape and 10.6% of the females claimed to have heard of it.

Rationale/Justification

A violence free learning environment is one of the fundamental human rights of children. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in several Articles requires Governments to ensure that children grow up, learn, complete the education cycle and develop in a violent free environment. Specifically, Article 19 mandates Governments to ensure that children are protected from all forms of violence. Article 34 requires States Parties to protect children from all forms of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse while Article 37 mandates Governments to ensure that no child is subjected to torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. While the Nigeria Child’s Rights Act 2003 establish a framework for child protection state level domestication and implementation remains limited. Ongoing effort at implementing the law has adopted a child protection system strengthening strategy which focuses on the establishment of a system with a set of linked and coherent structures, functions and capacities that can prevent and respond to all child protection concerns. It integrates the actions of families (and children themselves), communities, formal and informal laws and practices, state and non-state actors across all sectors (education, health, social welfare, justice and law enforcement), to work together to protect children. It looks at all the actions needed to protect children along a continuum, from promotion of a safe environment for the child, to prevention through to response and restorative services for children at risk of, or experiencing, violence, exploitation and abuse. When all parts of the system are established and function effectively and in a coordinated manner, children will be protected from abuse.

For child protection system to effectively prevent and respond to violence against children in school it is imperative to establish and operationalize structures and mechanism for reporting, tracking, referral, response and monitoring in all early childhood development centres, primary and secondary schools to ensure collective and holistic approach to eliminate violence against children in schools. Such mechanism should also encourage active participation of local governments, religious and traditional/cultural leaders, school based management committees, parents, guardians, head teachers, teachers, pupils and local community leaders in addressing violence against children in schools. Schools are also central platform for socialization and learning for children which have a great potential to educate children on risks management, prevention of violence and reporting of cases and availability of services. Teachers have an additional responsibility to protect children by abstaining from inflicting any harm to children but also to report cases to the appropriate authorities. Considering the centrality of schools to ensure the protection of children, schools must be guided by mandatory reporting policies establishing clear reporting mechanisms, teachers must be capacitated to educate children and manage classrooms without resorting to violence and children must learn how to prevent violence and report cases.

It is in furtherance of the above, UNICEF is seeking to hire a national consultant to be based in Abuja to provide technical leadership in the integration of child protection principles in ending violence against children in schools into the education system including ongoing Programmes, curricula and policies in alignment with the child protection system strengthening strategy under the supervision of Child Protection specialist (social welfare) and Child Protection System Strengthening manager based in Abuja.

Major Tasks to be accomplished by each consultant:

1. Desk review of relevant materials including education Policies, Curriculum, Programmes, child protection assessments and studies related to violence against children and develop Workplan (methodology) for the implementation for the assignment

2. High level stakeholders’ advocacy and consultation to leverage commitment, support, participation and ownership by the education sector at Federal and at least 4 states

3. Consultation with key stakeholders from Education, Child Protection sectors and representatives of civil society organizations on ending violence against children in schools

4. Develop child safeguarding policy for schools at federal, state and local government level and guideline for operationalizing the policy

5. Consolidate finalize and validate violence against children in schools mandatory reporting protocol and develop a roadmap for operationalizing the protocol

6. Facilitate consultations for the endorsement of the child protection inter agency protocols on integrated child protection case management at federal and state levels

7. Develop guidelines and implementation strategy for s capacity building of duty bearers in the education sector including guidelines for the following: -

§  Training of School Officials, Personnel, Parents, pupils & students on positive and nonviolent discipline in classroom management and gender sensitivity

§  Trainings and seminars integrating and teaching children’s rights in the classroom

§  Training of School Officials, Personnel and Ministry of Education on the finalised child safeguarding policy at state and LGA levels

§  Training on child protection integrated case management and mandatory reporting protocol

8. Develop tools and guidelines for reporting, tracking, referral and response on violence against children in schools

9. Develop and support the operationalization of monitoring framework for preventing and responding to violence against children in schools

End Product: (e.g. final report, article, document etc.)  

Under the technical guidance of an Abuja based Child Protection Specialist, will deliver the following:

Inception and desk review report highlighting gaps child protection gaps in key education Policies including strategy on the integration of child protection into the education sector

Child Safeguarding Policy and operationalization guidelines

Mandatory reporting protocol and a roadmap for operationalizing the protocol including tools and guidelines for reporting, tracking, referral and response on violence against children in schools

at federal and 4 focus states

Endorsed child protection inter agency protocols by the education sector on integrated child protection case management in 4 focus states

Revised education policy integrating child protection issues

Guidelines, training packages and implementation strategy for capacity building of teachers in the education sector (teachers training manual on positive discipline and other child protection teaching aids for teachers)

Monitoring framework for preventing and responding to violence against children in schools

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required:  

Advanced university degree in education/child protection or related field (masters or equivalent)

A minimum of Eight years of relevant professional work experience with projects related to child protection in the education section

Experience in the field of prevention and responding to violence against children in schools

Experience in the field of child protection system strengthening is an asset

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Strong communication skills - both oral and written

Experience with UNICEF is desirable

Fluency in written and spoken English

Experience working with government desirable

Duty station is Abuja with frequent travels to focus states

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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Associate Research Fellow/Research Fellow

Job Description

Job Title:

Department:

DSGD

Location:

Abuja, Nigeria

Appointment Duration:

2 Year

Job Code:

18-125

Position Type:

Renewable

Recruitment Type:

International

US FLSA Status:

Not applicable

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

Description

Job Summary:

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as an Associate Research Fellow/Research Fellow to work under the Nigeria Strategy Support Program (NSSP) for a two-year, fixed-term, renewable appointment. The program has a focus on strategy and policy issues in relation to agriculture, the food system, agricultural transformation, and poverty reduction. The position reports to the Director of the Development Strategy and Governance Division (DSGD) and is based in Abuja, Nigeria.

Essential Duties:

The Associate Research Fellow/Research Fellow will be responsible for:

a) Conducting high-quality research, policy advice, capacity strengthening and policy communication in Nigeria on the strategic issues of agricultural production, agricultural transformation, rural development, food security and poverty reduction, and

b) Support the NSSP Program Leader to coordinate and implement IFPRI’s country strategy support program in Nigeria. The Associate Research Fellow will be responsible for timely completion of research projects and reports, actively publish papers in peer reviewed journals, and participate in various conferences, workshops, seminars, policy advisory fora, and capacity strengthening training programs.

More specifically, the position includes the following responsibilities:

Policy-relevant Research and Capacity Building: Leading or participating in specific empirical research and synthesis on special studies based on identified NSSP program of work; organizing or providing support to targeted training programs; and coordinating with both local and Washington-based staff on specific research and training activities that fall within NSSP.

Research Coordination:  Assisting the NSSP Program Leader to coordinate research related to the country strategy program with IFPRI research and outreach staff (both local and Washington-based); liaising with donor and government stakeholders; recruiting and managing national collaborators on a need basis.

Policy Communication and Liaison:  Maintaining active policy communication with national counterparts, other stakeholders and development partners through policy seminars, workshops, policy briefs, and other outreach and policy communication activities; establishing active links with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), various national research institutions and think tanks, among others; and liaising with donors (particularly USAID) on a regular basis.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Public Policy or closely related field.

Demonstrated experience in research on policy issues related to agricultural production, the role of the state, civil society, and markets and trade.

Demonstrated ability to design and manage quantitative research studies, including design of field work, training of enumerators, supervision of data entry, data analysis and writing and publication of results.

Knowledge of and experience with a range of evaluation methods and designs.

Demonstrated computer and data analysis literacy (PC and Microsoft Applications; and STATA).

Excellent written and spoken English.

Demonstrated ability in effective interactions in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary setting with a variety of stakeholders, including government, research organizations and civil society actors.

Demonstrated ability to publish in high-ranking peer-reviewed journals.

Ability to multi-task, work in a dynamic environment, take initiatives to resolve issues and effectively work with minimal supervision.

Willingness to travel extensively as required.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Additional requirements at the Research Fellow level:

At least 3 years of post-PhD experience relevant to the job and demonstrated fundraising experience.

Excellent publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Major external recognition within professional peer network based on publications and other leadership activities.

Demonstrated leadership skills and successful experience building and managing teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in Africa.

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Praktikant (m/w) für den Bereich Wertschöpfungskettenförderung

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Job-ID:P1490V117

Einsatzort:Abuja

Einsatzzeitraum:01.10.2018 - 31.03.2019

Fachgebiet:Nachwuchs

Art der Anstellung:Vollzeit

Bewerbungsfrist:08.07.2018

Tätigkeitsbereich

Das SEDIN Vorhaben verfolgt einen Wertschöpfungskettenansatz und konzentriert sich auf Sektoren mit hohem Wachstumspotenzial (Maniok, Kartof¬feln, Reis sowie Hausbau). Das Vorhaben zielt darauf ab, die Beschäftigungs- und Einkommenssituation von kleinsten, kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen (KKMU) nachhaltig zu verbessern, indem der Zugang zu Finanz- und Unternehmensdienstleistungen verbessert, unternehmerische sowie Management-Kompetenzen gestärkt und zentrale Hindernisse auf Ebene des Geschäfts- und Investitionsklimas adressiert werden. Im Zuge einer geplanten EU-Kofinanzierung sollen weitere Wertschöpfungsketten in das Vorhaben integriert werden (Tomate, Ingwer, Leder und Bekleidung).

Ihre Aufgaben

Als Praktikant/in unterstützen Sie uns in folgenden Punkten:

Kontaktanbahnung mit staatlichen und privaten Trägern aus den geförderten Wertschöpfungsketten (WSK) auf föderaler Ebene und in den Fokus-Staaten

Vorbereitung und Begleitung der Arbeitsaufnahme einer Consulting-Firma im Bereich WSK Förderung

Aufbauend auf bestehenden WSK Studien erweiterte Potentialanalyse von erfolgversprechenden Maßnahmepaketen für verbesserte Produktivität, Qualität und Marktzugang

Unterstützung bei der Auswahl von innovativen Geschäftsansätzen und technischen Neuerungen zur weiteren Unterstützung durch Coaching und ggf. Matching Grants

Unterstützung bei Planung und Durchführung von Fortbildungsmaßnahmen

Unterstützung beim Aufsetzen des Monitoringsystems

Bei Interesse und Eignung ist zusätzlich eine Mitarbeit im Bereich Zuganz zu innovativen Finanzdienstleistungen oder Handelspolitik und Geschäftsumfeldsreformen möglich

Ihr Profil

Sie haben ein abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium in den Bereichen Agrarwirtschaft oder verwandte Studiengänge, Volkswirtschaft, Betriebswirtschaftslehre, Regional-, Sozial- oder Politikwissenschaften oder einem anderen geeigneten Bereich

Sehr gute Kenntnisse im Umgang mit den gängigen MS-Office Anwendungen und dem Internet setzen wir voraus

Verhandlungssichere Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift runden Ihr Profil ab, Deutschkenntnisse sind von Vorteil, aber keine Voraussetzung

Hinweise

Das Praktikum ist nur möglich, wenn Sie aktuell immatrikuliert sind, sich in einer Weiterbildung befinden, deren integraler Bestandteil die Absolvierung eines Praktikums ist oder der Studienabschluss zu Beginn des Praktikums nicht länger als 6 Monate zurückliegt. Die GIZ möchte den Anteil von Menschen mit Behinderung im Unternehmen erhöhen. Daher freuen wir uns über entsprechende Bewerbungen.

Für inhaltliche Rückfragen steht Ihnen Herr Detlev Holloh (detlev.holloh@giz.de) zur Verfügung.

Die monatliche Praktikumsvergütung beträgt € 1.520,- (brutto). Entsprechend des Einsatzlandes wird eine zusätzliche monatliche Auslandszulage (brutto), in einer seitens der GIZ festgelegten Höhe, der Praktikantenvergütung hinzugerechnet.

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Supply Chain Team Leader

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income generating activities, and wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.  

DRC has been operating in the West Africa region for over 15 years, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) Guinea, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria and a Regional Office (RO) in Abidjan. DRC has 17 offices and more than 500 staff members across the WA region.

DRC started operating in Nigeria in 2015 where plans to run a combination of emergency, livelihood, WASH, protection and advocacy programmes has been set. DRC currently has offices in Abuja, Yola, Mubi, Maiduguri and Yobe.

The position

Overall purpose of the role:

Provide support to the programme by undertaking technical and practical operational tasks to ensure smooth, safe and efficient operation of supply chain activities in accordance with the Operations Handbook and Program Manual with adherence to the donor guidelines.

Key roles

Responsibilities:

Procurement

Upon the request of line manager, the Supply Chain Team Leader is to:

To undertake local purchasing in accordance to DRC’s Procurement Policy and Operations Handbook standards.

Ensure goods purchased are in accordance with specified requirements and match given specifications.

Negotiate for favourable terms for purchase, e.g. discounts and credit, and follow up with the Finance Department to ensure payments are made to the suppliers promptly.

Ensure goods purchased are delivered to the appropriate location and/or person(s) in a timely manner, providing continuous feedback to the Area Manager.

Contribute in finalizing procurement requests for current grants as well as assisting in procurement plans.

Manage procurements ordered by the projects in a cost-effective and transparent manner in line with DRC and donor specific policies

Implement framework agreements and framework contracts for recurring and routine procurements

Oversee the development of vendor lists and supplier registration and conduct regular evaluation of existing suppliers and contractors

Ensure that all orders are tracked correctly and that order tracker is circulated to programme managers on biweekly basis

Participate in evaluation of bids and proposals when requested and assist with the preparation of contracts.

Assist with warehouse management tasks when required including ensuring warehouse documentation is maintained in accordance with DRC policies, overseeing deliveries to and dispatches from DRC warehouses and checking stocks levels.

Initiate sporadic physical stock counts in collaboration with programme staff

Maintaining of office store

Ensure quality of goods received are in alignment with specifications in purchase request in collaboration with relevant technical programme staff.

Guarantee live update of stock report and dissemination to relevant management and staffs on a weekly basis

In consultation with Area Manager with support from the Coordinator, plan and manage the capacity building of all staff, in addition to providing support to programme staff on relevant procedures and processes.

Assist the management on fleet and driver’s management including movement planning, maintenance of vehicles/generators and services and ensuring they carry the correct equipment

Review effectiveness of existing fleet allocation system and provide recommendations for increased efficiency.

Oversee the compilation of regular fuel consumption reports and monthly vehicle utilization analysis and ensure adherence to DRC’s vehicle policy.

Ensure the timely servicing of DRC fleet.

Guarantee all DRC rental vehicles meet minimal standards as described in the DRC Operations Handbook and country level safety SOPs.

Support the Area Manager to ensure that appropriate IT systems and support is provided to all offices.

Oversee all tasks related to asset management including maintaining the asset register, asset cards and personal issue forms. Perform a quarterly physical asset check.

Support and provide Technical Guidance towards the Field Offices

Managing the merging of data, and regular update of DRC Dynamics ERP Software

The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.

Warehousing

Capacity building

Fleet management

IT and Assets/Inventory  

Key Requirements

Education:

Bachelor Degree or higher diploma in logistics and with relevant professional certification.

Driving license.

Experience:

5 years’ experience in supply chain, including procurement, logistics, fleet management, asset inventory.

Experience of building and developing the capacity of supply chain staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans

Knowledge & experience of dealing with service providers and contractors’ management.

Excellent computer skills in MS Word & Excel

Desirables:

Flexible & willing to work in a remote setting & to travel to other field locations.

Experience with standard procurement procedures and documentation.  

Experience with construction and site project management.

Experience with auto mechanics or electrical installations.

Experience working in an (I)NGO

Languages:

Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in local spoken languages (Hausa, Kanuri & Hausa)

Conditions

Availability: ASAP

Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;

The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.

How to apply

The position is for NIGERIAN NATIONALS ONLY.

Application method

CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.

Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.

Applications should be addressed to: “Recruitment Manager”.

Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.

Deadline date. 2nd July 2018 Applications sent/received after the deadline will not be considered.

Due to the urgency of the position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the post may be filled before the deadline.

Note: DRC Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult: www.drc.dk

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

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WASH COORDINATOR - BORNO

Borno, Nigeria

Full-time

Humanitarian

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ROLE PURPOSE:

The WASH Coordinator has overall responsibility for an effective implementation of all WASH activities in Borno Humanitarian response. The implementation cut across community, school and health facilities in coordination with Nutrition, Child Protection, Community Mobilization, Education, Food Security and Livelihoods sectors.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Progressive management/coordination experience of working in an emergency and long-term WASH program;

Postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Sanitary Engineering, Public Health/ Civil Engineering or a related subject with specialization in environment or health education. Other related postgraduate qualifications related to water and sanitation.

At least 5 years of progressive experience in WASH programming with 2 years experience in a Humanitarian context

Ability to write a clear and well-argued assessment and project reports

Excellent communication skills and good knowledge of English

Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy

The capacity and willingness to be flexible and accommodating in challenging and dynamic working circumstances.

Desirable

Knowledge of Save the Children systems and ways of working

Experience of USAID/OFDA, ECHO, EU funded project

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Technical and Management:

Lead on WASH technical assessments in coordination with other Save the Children thematic areas and/or other external sector agencies, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needs.

Provide inputs to the development of concept notes, proposals, WASH strategy, details implementation plans and master budgets;

Identify priorities and technically assist with assessments, designing and overseeing KAP and other surveys

Identify key gaps in WASH facilities and minimum standards in the WASH interventions by providing technical checking of WASH engineering and hygiene promotion aspects of the programme and proactively promote high-quality WASH technical approaches for the response;

Design and run water supply, sanitation and hygiene interventions as per national and SPHERE standards etc.

Prepare and oversee WASH programme implementation to ensure timely delivery of programme activities.

Develop program management/implementation tools for WASH programs in communities, schools and health facilities

Programme Support:

Working closely with the HR team, identify staffing needs (national) for WASH officers, and ensure timely recruitment and induction of new staff.

Work closely with the Logistics and Finance teams, to identify WASH programme supplies needs and coordinate to put in place a sensible phased procurement plan, budget and supply chain

Coordinate with other partners and other relevant authorities and administration to ensure coordinated implementation;

Participate in WASH Sector Coordination meetings, sharing information from Save the Children programmes

Coordinate with other sectors (Nutrition, Child Protection, Education, Food security and Livelihoods etc.) to ensure integration in program

Work closely with the MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) team put in place a sector MEAL plan, ensuring this links to reporting requirements, and capacity build technical field staff in carrying out the work

Capacity Building:                    

Identify learning needs of WASH team and mentor team

Develop capacity building plan for WASH team and implement it in coordination with HR and line manager.

Maintain growth of team through appropriate measures e.g. create learning and sharing environment, on-the-job training

Coordinate with community mobilization team and other sectors for capacity building of community-based organization/groups and volunteers involved in WASH program

Representation & Advocacy & Organizational Learning:

Take steps to document lessons learned, from WASH programmes, for wider dissemination.

In collaboration with senior programme staff, assist in advocacy activities that target decision-makers at all levels.

Attend relevant meetings and represent SCI

General:

Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

Any other tasks assigned by line manager to achieve the objectives of the position

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same

Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

Future orientated thinks strategically

Collaboration:

Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters

Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as received and also Save the Children reserves the right to change the closing date if considered necessary. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not use any third party for employment and also does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.

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HUMANITARIAN MEAL MANAGER - BORNO

Borno, Nigeria

Full-time

Humanitarian

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Role Purpose:

The primary objective of the post holder is to develop and implement the MEAL framework that will maintain accountability standards and ensure effective monitoring, evaluation and learning of the Humanitarian Response in Nigeria. The post holder will develop and adapt M&E tools/approaches, build the capacity of the MEAL unit, provide support and guidance to operations teams, clearly define M&E functions across the Operations and PDQ teams, and support the accountability/MEAL team in rolling out the MEAL system across the response in all sectors.

The post holder will guide teams in achieving outcome/impact focused projects and ensure response programme accountability to beneficiaries, local government and non-government partners and SC Members and their donors in line with Save the Children’s, and donors, compliance requirements. The post holder will represent Save the Children externally to partners and the wider Humanitarian community and will represent the MEAL interests of the Humanitarian Response to County Office level colleagues. The post-holder will support the business development team in the design of new programs, and development of the MEAL inputs for the Humanitarian Response Plan. The post holder will coordinate closely with the Technical Advisors at both Response and Country Office level.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Postgraduate degree in development, related social science or programme M&E

Minimum 5 years post NYSC relevant experience in developing and implementing M&E systems

Previous experience of working on large-scale, complex, multi-sectoral programmes in  an emergency context

Previous experience in leading teams and building M&E team capacity (developing training tools, training, coaching and mentoring)

Experience in all aspects of programme development, proposal writing and budget development.

Proven experience in using statistical software.

Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and representation skills.

Fluency in written and spoken English.

Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Monitoring and Evaluation

Develop and implement a framework for monitoring programmes including rapid assessment and baseline tools, project specific monitoring tools, approaches, staff and team responsibilities and frequency of monitoring and evaluation activities

Develop clear, systematic and feasible monitoring plans for projects, based on project logframes (including data collection-frequency and data management)

Provide guidance to the MEAL Coordinator and MEAL staff to collect good quality monitoring data in a timely manner and collate/organize data received for reporting purposes

Assist in data quality assurance and compliance with all grants related reporting requirements and their timely submission.

Support project managers and technical advisors in conducting regular reviews of each project and ensure there is a clear process for staff/teams to raise concerns over programme progress and quality

Ensure that the Humanitarian Response office complies with SCI MEAL standard operating procedures including: the global quality framework, Global Initiative requirements, total reach and the advocacy measurement tool.

Ensure that all programmes are designed and implemented in accordance with international MEAL standards (such as, but not limited to, Accountability Partnership International (HAP-I) Benchmarks, SPHERE, DEC Accountability Framework, and the Core Humanitarian Standards)

Support the PDQ Team bringing together data and findings from across projects and operational regions to form a coherent basis for analysis of impact which promotes learning and strategy development.

Work closely with the regional MEAL team and share best experiences through the community of practice fora.

Support the MEAL team, and Project Managers with technology-driven and innovative systems, including Segovia platform, biometrics, and mHeath.

Develop and implement partner capacity building, including the inclusion of logframes in partner agreements and training for partner staff.

Accountability

Work closely with the Accountability Officer to:-

Ensure that accountability to beneficiaries becomes a core element and success indicator for all program activities.

Build on progress to date on integrating accountability to beneficiaries (and particularly children) within programmes through supporting the establishment of feedback mechanisms and producing information materials in a way which mainstreams accountability across all programmes.

Contribute to improvements in existing policies and procedures to enhance effective accountability mechanisms.

Assess how beneficiaries can best be involved at every stage of the programme cycle.

Develop regular trend analysis of complaints on the organisation and sharing for wider learning and improvement.

Coordinate with the Accountability Coordinator at Abuja level to ensure information flow for CRM.

Learning

Work closely with the Country Office Knowledge Management Advisor, the Technical Advisors, and the Response MEAL team to:-

Promote learning throughout the Response Team, particularly on issues of programme quality, policy analysis and advocacy. Ensure new analysis and information is constantly available.

Communicate program learning (through document sharing, presentations, etc) internally to provide guidance and technical input on strategic direction and programme design, and externally with key stakeholders (NGOs, government partners, working groups, etc).

Ensure that lessons learned are properly documented and are incorporated into programme implementation and design.

Regularly produce and report on best practices and case studies.

Participate in designing and implementation of studies, assessments and learning in coordination and cooperation with PDQ teams and programme staff.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

Holds self- accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same

Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

Future orientated thinks strategically.

Collaboration:

Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters

Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as received and also Save the Children reserves the right to change the closing date if considered necessary. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not use any third party for employment and also does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.

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CONSULTANCY - HEALTH & NUTRITION SURVEY USING SMART METHODOLOGY

Borno, Nigeria

Full-time

Humanitarian

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Background

Save the Children has been working in Nigeria since 2001. The early focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives.  Today, SC is working in 20 states focusing on child survival, education and protecting children in both development and humanitarian contexts. The humanitarian response started in 2014 with Save the Children among one of the first responders to the conflict.

The ongoing conflict in the North East continues to increase population displacements, restrict income-generating opportunities, limit trade flows and escalating food prices. As a result of the reduced food availability and access, local and IDP populations in worst-affected areas of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states continue to experience food gaps, in line with crisis (IPC Phase 4) acute food insecurity, with an estimated 4,6M people in Phase 3-5 (Cadre Harmonizé (CH) Analysis).

Survey Methodology

The consultant/s will prepare and conduct a SMART survey in Borno state. He/she will develop and design survey tools using SMART Methodology i.e. sampling procedure, the sample size for anthropometric data, selection of households and children, training and supervision of teams during data collection, generally he/she assume overall responsibility of carrying out the survey.

Profile of the Consultant

Education:

Postgraduate Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or related discipline.

Qualified and experienced consultant with Health and Nutrition background in surveys and assessments using SMART methodology.

Work Experience:

Led at least 2 SMART Surveys (reports to be presented as evidence)

Experience working in conflict-affected areas

Languages:

Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of local language is an added advantage.

Technical Competencies:

The consultant must have a strong background in statistics and data analysis. Must know SMART survey methodology and ENA for SMART, SPSS, Epi/ENA or Epi Info software.

Excellent reporting and presentation skills.

Excellent knowledge of and experience with humanitarian guidelines and principles.

Willingness to travel extensively and work under pressure & meet deadlines

Ability to work in a multicultural and inter-sectoral environment.

Ability to work collaboratively as a team with the other staff members.

Ability to coordinate, direct and supervise others to achieve a common goal.

Ability to live and work in an isolated area in conditions of limited comfort

The candidate must present an approved final report of the most recent SMART survey that he or she has conducted.

Scope of Work

Develop and design SMART survey protocol, including sample size estimation, population size, clustering of the villages etc., and validate contextual tools using the SMART methodology

Train the SMART data collection teams and data clerks (including field testing)

Organize survey: Ensure accurate data collection at field level. Ensure adequate supervision and coordination of the survey teams in the field and collect relevant reference materials for report writing

Be responsible for data cleaning and analysis using appropriate software i.e. Epi Info, SPSS, ENA for SMART

Prepare a draft SMART survey report for review by SCI, ensuring that the assessment is comprehensive and includes all relevant indicators

Prepare a final report including background, methodology, results, limitations, conclusions and recommendations incorporating feedback from SCI staff on the draft report and Nutrition Information Management group for validation/ Nutrition

Reporting:

The preliminary assessment report will be sent to the SCI within 3 days of completion of data collection; the consultant will present preliminary findings of the survey to SCI, and SCI team will upon review, send it to the nutrition cluster and or Inter-Agency Working Group for validation purpose.

The consultant will lead in the presentation of the survey summary before the Nutrition sector/ Inter-Agency Working Group members. The final report, incorporating all comments and inputs received, will be submitted to SCI within 5 days after validation of the preliminary report.

The consultant is expected to provide (Required Deliverables):

Inception report explaining the methodology, sample size calculation and means of analyses

Final nutrition survey Methodology (agreed following consultant selection).

Powerpoint presentation of preliminary findings.

A preliminary and final nutrition survey report.

An Itemized price quotation for consultancy fee (Exclusive of international and domestic travel expenses which will be provided separately by SCI)

Time Frame and Work Schedule

The duration of the survey will be 29 days. The start date will be the date indicated in the Contract. See here below the survey schedule;

Travel days: 2 days

Preparation of survey protocols, developing tools and collection of secondary data: 5 days

Training and pre-testing of SCI staff and Survey enumerators: 4 days

Data collection and entry: 10 days

Analysis and Submission of Preliminary Report:3 days

Submit Final Report: 5 days

Total: 29 days

General Conditions of the Consultancy

SCI will provide accommodation for the consultant in team guest house

Meals and other incidentals will be the responsibility of the consultant

The consultant will conduct his/her work by using his/her own computer equipment.

Other miscellaneous costs directly related to the task that can include photocopying of questionnaires etc. shall be covered by SCI. Any cost needs to have prior approval from SCI.

The movement of the consultant and team to and from the field will be facilitated by SCI.

SCI will provide survey enumerators, translators as may be required.

The cost related to travel from/ to Field of the survey teams will be covered by SCI.

Payments will be paid in three instalments: the First instalment 30% paid upon finalisation of inception report; 30% paid upon submission of the first full draft of the report; the remaining 40% paid upon validation of the report by the Nutrition Sector/Inter-Agency Working Groups.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as received and also Save the Children reserves the right to change the closing date if considered necessary. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not use any third party for employment and also does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.

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NEWBORN HEALTH ADVISOR

Kogi, Nigeria

Full-time

Health

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THE ORGANISATION:

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The aim of this position is designed to contribute to the management and implementation of the programme in  Kogi  states and to lead in the provision of technical assistance to the State  Ministry of Health, State PHCD/Board, LGA  and working in collaboration with State Chapters of , PAN, NISONM & SOGON and the MCSP Maternal Health team as relevant.

Length of Contract: Only valid till 30th September, 2018

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Newborn Health Policy & Programming

To be responsible for the provision of technical assistance  on new-born health within the MCSP programme   and support to strengthen capacity for essential new-born care and management of the three major killers of new-borns – intrapartum related complication, new-born infections and preterm births in health facilities at state level.

Ensure care for new-born health services at all levels of the SMOH is data driven

Identify and advocate for and leverage additional resources for maternal and new-born health within the state working with partners.

Primary Health Care & Child Health

To be responsible for the implementation of  MCSP/USAID programme  linking it with  primary health care development  in the state within the context of the IMNCH and Saving One Million Lives Initiatives and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) Strategies  - .  

Provide overall leadership for MCSP new-born health activities at state level.

Cross cutting

To contribute to achievement of the overall MCSP programme objectives working with the MCSP Deputy Director ,  the Senior  Newborn Health  Advisor  and other senior staff members

Representation

To represent Save the Children’s values and mission, as well as the Nigeria programme experience, at strategic state, national, selected regional fora especially in MNH. Understand relevant Save the Children policies and procedures & comply with them.

Other strategic duties as agreed by the MCSP State Team lead / Senior Newborn Health Advisor .

Documentation and Reporting

To prepare and submit quarterly reports  to the Deputy Programme  Director and the Senior  NH Advisor  

Others

Provide mentorship and capacity building  for health workers on essential new-born care, sick new-born care, kangaroo mother care, bubble continuous positive airway pressure and possible severe bacterial infection

Contribute to development of quarterly progress reports about the new-born health activities in Kogi State

Contribute to development of new-born health technical documents

Represent the programme and it’s interests with key stakeholders (government, implementing partners, manufacturers, etc.) in Kogi State

Other strategic duties as agreed by supervisors and senior advisors

Other strategic duties as agreed by supervisors and senior advisers

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility

high level of accuracy in work, and ability to analyse complex sets of relationships and situations

holds self and others accountable

Ambition

creating best-in-class EA function

future-orientated, thinks pro-actively

Collaboration:

working effectively with stakeholders to achieve common goals

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

builds and maintains effective relationships, with the health team, colleagues, members and external partners

Creativity:

willing to take disciplined risks

Be willing to implement Save the Children’s ‘Theory of Change’ to innovate, advocate, and strive to achieve MNH results at scale in target areas.

Integrity:

Be honest, encourage openness and transparency, demonstrating highest levels of integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Administrative & General Skills

Medical qualification (MD or M.B.B.S.). A post-graduate qualification in paediatrics, neonatology, midwifery and/or public health is preferred

Substantial experience in facilitating clinical trainings. Certified trainers on the national Essential Newborn Care Course, sick new-born care and possible severe bacterial infection strongly preferred.

Experience in providing technical support to partners and in particular government at senior levels.

Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels. Presentation and training skills, along with tact and diplomacy are essential.

Proven capacity to deliver results against objectives, reporting schedules and work plans.

Excellent analytical and conceptual skills and the proven ability to translate these into concise high quality reports and lessons learnt documents,

Confidence in using word processing and spreadsheet computer packages

​Desirable

Experience in health systems development and primary health care management.

Technical expertise in new-born health

Proven capacity in strategic planning and long term positioning.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as received. Save the Children reserves the right to change the closing date, if considered necessary. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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Director of Operations - Nigeria

Operations and Logistics  Abuja, Nigeria

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DescriptionAbout Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Program / Department Summary

Mercy Corps Nigeria implements a variety of programs with the ultimate goal of building productive, secure and just communities. The organization’s programs are implemented in twelve states, mainly in north and north-east Nigeria and Lagos. Our work covers the following sectors: economic development, livelihoods/food security, adolescent girls & boys empowerment, financial resilience, conflict mitigation and humanitarian response. Common themes include community engagement, inclusive development, gender, and working in partnership with local government, the private sector and civil society actors.

General Position Summary

The Director of Operations is a critical member of the country’s senior management team with supervisory and managerial responsibility. Reporting to the Country Director, the Director of Operations will be primarily responsible for enabling excellence in all operations functions of all offices in Nigeria including procurement, logistics, assets, fleet, warehousing, administration, human resources, information technology and safety & security. S/he will be required to strengthen the operational performance and efficiency of the organization by developing the capacity of staff and establishing the right systems. S/he will also ensure that managerial processes, resources and the necessary infrastructure are all in place. The Operations Director provides support and leadership through capacity building and the development of systems. This is an exciting opportunity to influence key outcomes and make a lasting difference in the lives of Nigerians. This position is requiring traveling to all field offices.

Essential Job Responsibilities Strategy & Vision

Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.

Set direction of program support department by prioritizing and organizing actions & resources to achieve objectives and contribute to countrywide strategy development.

Work with the Country Director and senior management team to support the growth of the program portfolio, formulate strategies and plans.

Develop and organize activities to secure resources for programs and convince stakeholders to provide support.

Influence & Representation

Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with consortium partners, sub-grantees, donors, local governments and other stakeholders.

Communicate effectively to ensure overall program targets and donor obligations are met.

Communicate with our partners to verify their systems and that they understand and follow all appropriate procedures and archiving.

Establish high level of credibility and manage strong working relationship with external stakeholders.

Operational

Ensure integration of program support systems and processes in all Mercy Corps Nigeria offices.

Ensure all offices have capacity (human and technical) to support smooth program operations.

Ensure internal and donor procedures, policies and guidelines are followed.

Establish and maintain pipeline of supplies, overseeing the logistical aspects of the operation; oversee NFI, commodity storage and movements as needed.

Ensure unified and cost effective fleet management, including tracking of maintenance, fuel usage and vehicle scheduling.

Oversee set-up and development of Mercy Corps offices including drafting and reviewing contracts for office and housing space, leasehold improvements, IT.

Develop and periodically review country or field office specific policies and communicate them to teams.

Oversee database and file management for administration, procurement, logistics and human resources documents.

Oversee facility management, including housing and office leases; ensure that security standards are maintained at all premises.

Ensure that Mercy Corps contracts and business transactions/relationships are transparent and in compliance with Nigeria law and Mercy Corps/donor policies.

Team Management

Lead and develop program support teams in the main office and field offices.

Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.

Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback via regular performance reviews.

Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.

Contribute to country team-building efforts, help team members identify problem-solving options and ensure the integration of all team members into relevant decision-making processes.

Take ultimate responsibility of performance of program support functions.

Finance & Compliance Management

Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations.

Draft and review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants, including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.

Security

Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country

Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Ensure Safety and Security Systems are enforced as described in the Field Security Manual.

Organizational Learning

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility

Directly:           Operations Manager, Safety & Security Manager; Human Resource Manager, IT Manager

Indirectly:        Field based Team Leaders and Field Operations Managers.

Accountability

Reports Directly To:             Country Director

Works Directly With:            HQ Regional Finance Officers, HQ Global Supply Chain (GSC), HQ Global Procurement, Internal Auditors, Finance Director and Programs Managers/Directors.

Knowledge and Experience

BA/BS degree in a relevant field.

A minimum of 7 years’ experience setting up and managing administration, procurement, logistics, and human resource systems with NGOs or a business with supervisory responsibilities.

Demonstrated understanding of supporting complex operations in challenging environments.

Demonstrated attention to detail, following procedures, meeting deadlines and working and problem-solving independently and cooperatively.

Knowledge of Mercy Corps systems and procedures (esp. procurement systems) desirable; knowledge of USAID and other donor regulations helpful.

Excellent negotiation and representation skills.

Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, prioritization and Microsoft Office applications.

Excellent oral and written English skills required.

Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.

Success Factors

The successful Operations Director will be good at problem solving and have the ability to work out methods to deliver successful programs while demonstrating excellent stewardship of donor funds and compliance with Mercy Corps and donor regulations. An impeccable professional standard and procurement ethics and the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures are essential. S/he will maintain strong cooperative relationships with other departments and interact effectively with all personnel both in a managerial as well as training capacity, while demonstrating the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities. S/he will be able to live and work closely with a diverse team of individuals in a highly intense and fluid work and security environment and be willing to travel regularly to Mercy Corps field offices and project sites. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in Abuja and it requires up to 40% travel to field locations, where security is at times high-risk. Security in Abuja is generally good. Housing, health care, water, electricity and consumer goods are all reasonably accessible and there are international and domestic travel options from Abuja Airport. Air and road travel is necessary to get to some field locations. Mobile phone services are widely available.  Internet is available in all Mercy Corps offices, although I may not be consistent. Travel to field sites will be required where living conditions are clean and secure, but basic. There’s reasonable access to most consumer goods, although they can be expensive. There is good number of school with different education philosophies and curriculum (British, American, French, ect). Abuja is an accompanied location suitable for spouse/partner and/or dependents.

Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

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