Focusing on Abuja job openings in the NGO, development and humanitarian sector.

Collective Learning & Consulting
1. Deputy Director, Participant Learning Experiences
Remote locations: Bangladesh, Côte D'Ivoire, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Malawi, NIGERIA[/b, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, Uganda, UAE, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Qatar, Jordan

2.Deputy Director, Teaching As Collective Leadership
Remote locations: South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, [b]Nigeria, Zambia, Uganda, Rwanda, Morocco, United States, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, United Kingdom, Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Jordan, Qatar

Finance
1. Senior Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis
Remote locations: Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Malawi, Ghana, Nigeria, Tunisia, South Africa, Malaysia, Philippines, Bangladesh, United Kingdom, Belgium, Spain

Global Alumni Leadership Team
1. Director - Alumni Leadership (Asia Pacific)
Remote locations: Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan

2 Operations Manager
Remote: Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, UAE, Qatar

Global Development
1. Director of Development, Foundations
Remote locations: Mexico, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya, Malaysia, Morocco, Mauritius, Malawi, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, UAE, Uganda, Zambia, Qatar, Jordan

Global Leadership Accelerator
1.Director of Leadership Development (Africa), Global Leadership Accelerator
Remote locations: Cote D'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, United Kingdom, Morocco, Zambia

https://teachforall.org/careers

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORP

Chief of Party - LEARN

Program Description (Background)
The Local Engagement and Response Network (LEARN) project addresses the critical gaps in the capacity of Local and National Non-Governmental Organizations (L/NNGOs) as first responders to infectious disease (ID) outbreaks in humanitarian settings. Drawing lessons from the challenges faced during the COVID-19 response, LEARN aims to establish Networks of Local First Responders (LFRs) across 14 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The project, led by International Medical Corps, focuses on building the technical and organizational capabilities of L/NNGOs by strengthening their engagement, coordination, and multisectoral response. Through three key components LEARN aims to enhance the timeliness, reach, and coverage of readiness and response efforts during ID outbreaks.

Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: The Chief of Party will apply their expertise and experience to realize the projects' vision and strategy by providing leadership for the overall management, operations, and implementation of the project. S/he will lead a diverse project team, both global and country based, implementing interventions in complex operational and security environments. The Chief of Party will serve as the primary liaison with key stakeholders, including managing relations with the donor and leading the relationship with the consortium members. S/he will lead a senior team of technical and operational experts to ensure the project’s implementation is sufficiently supported and able to achieve project deliverables. S/he will coordinate closely with the organization’s global operational and program teams, as well as the relevant country missions.

The Chief of Party will provide sound leadership for the overall management of the project’s consortium, with technical and operational oversight, coordination, and support to all partners – ensuring a strong, successful, and productive collaboration across teams.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management
• Develop and execute overall project strategy, work plan and budget to achieve project results at global, regional, and country levels.
• Lead overall strategy, management, and operations for the project making key decisions, mitigating risks, and ensuring the integrity of the project’s timely implementation.
• Lead and supervise the project’s senior team across all consortium members, including providing leadership and building capacity across core project staff.
• Lead technical and operational planning and strategic communications for the project.
• Provide technical direction for the development and adherence to the MEAL and CLA plans for the successive phases of the project to capture expected performance and results.
• Lead regular reviews of deliverables, project practices, tools and achievements against programmatic targets and quality standards; integrate learning and adaptation for continuous performance improvement informed by an effective use of data.
• Lead the effective implementation of and adherence to all International Medical Corps’ policies and donor’s requirements across the project’s interventions.
• Ensure that contract, finance, and grants administration functions are in full compliance and are well supported with effective systems and procedures.

Senior Coordination and Representation
• As the project’s primary focal point, manage key relationships with all levels of relevant stakeholders (global and regional partnerships, country field missions, host-country governments, and donor), as well as required by the aims of the project.
• Represent the project within International Medical Corps' global portfolio; facilitate and ensure internal cross-departmental support consistently meets the needs of the project and its team; cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with relevant International Medical Corps’ staff across relevant departments such as International Programs, Technical Unit, Grants and Contracts Managements, Global Communications, and more.
• Consortium and Subawards Management:
• Lead efforts for overall consortium management, ensuring oversight and support aligns with partner-specific needs, donor compliance, and implementation plans.
• Supervise the DCOP in the overall management of the subawards and quality control for partners’ deliverables.
• Responsible for overall relationship management with partners’ HQ and project-specific team members; cultivate and maintain positive and effective working relationships, serving as primary focal point for all consortium partners

Human Resources Management
• Ensure that the project team and is properly onboarded, roles and responsibilities are properly assigned, and the team is able to implement the agreed project deliverables.
• Develop support strategies for staff, foster teambuilding, and introduce principles of self-care.
• Provide supportive and constructive feedback and conduct regular performance appraisals.
• Ensure project staff adhere to and are supported by any established dotted-line supervision with broader departments.

Security and Conduct
• Provide leadership for the coordination of the project with the global and mission-level lead safety and security focal points; ensure that the project’s implementation strategies and risk mitigation approaches align with IMC’s safety and security plans.
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the project and organization, notably through adherence to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, including compliance with anti-harassment, safeguarding and PSEA policies
• Ensure that team members are properly trained in security and conduct protocols and policies, put in place systems to support staff wellbeing, safety and security are in place, and measures to support accountability to beneficiaries are effectively integrated and prioritized throughout the project.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.


Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, a Master’s degree in the Medical Field, Public Health, International Development, International Relations, or related field.
• Typically, 12+ years of relevant and progressive experience managing high-value, complex, multi-year, multi-partner projects implemented in international development and/or humanitarian settings, including at least 7 years in a senior-level position providing technical assistance and managerial oversight.
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing projects with focus in the areas of infectious diseases management and prevention, emergency preparedness and response, health systems strengthening, capacity development at regional, national and local levels, and Infection Prevention and Control detection and response in healthcare settings.
• Proven experience cultivating and managing donor, host-country and muti-lateral agencies relations;
• Experience providing technical direction, assistance, and oversight for project implementation, measuring performance against targets, as well as leading any necessary training and mentoring staff, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Experience leading and/or supporting capacity strengthening initiatives with local stakeholders in related technical areas, including contributing to curriculum development and effective training methodologies for the health sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, employing both in-person and remote management approaches to supervision of staff in various locations.
• Strong leadership and management skills with proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams.
• Proven strong consortium and partnership management skills.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, creativity, acute problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of foreign aid architecture, including humanitarian and development funding mechanisms.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong familiarity with USAID BHA rules and regulations, including monitoring related compliance and mitigating risks.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required; language skills in French and Arabic a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites in the assigned countries on occasion, including traveling to insecure environments, is required.

Additional Technical or Language Requirements
Demonstrated experience collaborating with USAID / BHA.

https://internationalmedicalcorps.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/search

The Management Sciences for Health is a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

Project Finance Manager

About the Project:
Nigeria’s Global Fund Resilient and Sustainable System for Health (RSSH) Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) is supporting a health financing project which will provide health insurance for select vulnerable populations to assist them to attain quality health outcomes without financial hardship. Management Sciences for Health (MSH) will implement this project in 4+1 states for the period 2024-2026. The project implementation will be accompanied by evaluation and learning to support improvements in service delivery, health financing and sustainability.

About the Role:

The Project Finance Manager will assist the Project Director with safeguarding the assets (financial and physical) of MSH and ultimately the Global fund against fraud, loss, or misuse. The person has the primary responsibility to ensure that project operations and payments are efficient and effective, comply with MSH standards, donor, and local country regulations, and support the attainment of project results and client expectations. The Finance Manager is part of the project leadership team and will oversee the financial management of the project. This includes oversight of finance and accounting activities to guarantee timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services. The Project Finance Manager will liaise with local partners, donors, and MSH’s headquarters regarding any aspects of program implementation, contractual, risk management, cost share, governance, and all other matters related to finance. The person will become aware of, and adhere to, MSH’s procurement integrity standards in all activities.

Financial Management

Preparation of internal and external financial reports including month and year-end reports, donor financial reports/ validation of draft reports if the submission of donor reports is centralized at HQ, and local statutorily required financial statements.
Perform robust spot checks and regular reviews of the financial accounts and supporting documents.
Prepare Monthly Financial Reports and ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled accurately each month.
Monitor expenses regularly and establish controls to ensure that project expenses adhere to MSH and donor policies and procedures.
Ensure the integrity of MSH’s financial management systems (QuickBooks & Costpoint). Ensure robust and clearly defined controls and expectations in the correct application of the financial management systems.
Provide senior-level strategic support and guidance to the project team in all areas related to project financial management.
Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to achieve successful outcomes.
Provide routine pipeline analyses, and any ad hoc reports requested by the donor.
Perform routine financial analysis on program expenditures, documenting and monitoring overall performance, analyzing trends, and identifying gaps to ensure efficient and sound project management.
Ensure that payments are processed accurately, timely, and safely (to minimize MSH’s risk exposure).
Ensure that treasury practices in country minimize MSH’s cash exposure.
Ensure that entries are entered into the financial system accurately, timely and reviewed for compliance.
Implement standard procedures and forms that promote and/or ensure program compliance with the project contract terms and conditions in coordination with HQ and ensure program spending provides the best value.
Drive initiatives to improve workflow and streamline the internal control processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Other tasks as requested by supervisor
Project Planning and Budgeting

Lead the program's annual budget development & revision process including working closely with technical and operations teams to develop an annual work plan, life-of-project budget, and an activity plan budget, ensuring that all necessary costs are included accurately and completely and that these costs are reasonable and allowable.
Maintain systems for program budget monitoring and tracking that include financial and contractual data.
Work with project team to ensure budgets are reflective of planned activities, are feasible to implement, planned costs in compliance with donor regulations, and value for money.
Prepare the monthly cash flow projections and monitor the continued availability of funds to cover the requirements of the project.
Team Leadership and Development

Supervise the Finance staff and ensure that the team is accountable for their performance management (including regular results, check-ins, formal appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching, and career development support), fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
Ensure staff actions are governed by the highest standards of personal and business conduct as stipulated in policy guidelines.
Contribute to maintaining teamwork, discipline sound work relationships, and productivity.
Provide training and guidance and develop priorities, monitor achievements, and evaluate performance of staff.
Other tasks as requested by supervisor
Compliance and Risk Management

Ensure that project activities and management operations are implemented according to MSH's mission, values, policies, standard operating procedures, local laws and regulations, and safeguard MSH's reputation – Financial and Contractual integrity.
Ensure that control systems are in place to certify that project operations are well managed, and that staff act in full compliance with local laws, comply with the terms and conditions of contract/award and donor requirements, and MSH policies and standard operating procedures.
Conduct regular and thorough operational risk assessments and monitor the success of risk mitigation and risk control activities.
Coordinate the execution of internal and external financial reviews or audits and ensure timely follow-up to review or audit conclusions and recommendations in close collaboration with the project team.
Ensure appropriate segregation of duty in all procurement and payment activities from initiation to final payment and documentation.
Other tasks as requested by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
PREFERRED: Professional accounting certification (e.g. ACCA, ICAN, CPA)
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar position
Knowledge, Skills and Competences:

3 - 4 years of managerial experience.
Knowledge and experience of handling Global fund projects including knowledge of donor rules and regulations.
Understanding of key aspects of accounting.
Ability to use basic accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required with the ability to operate in a culturally diverse organization and communicate professionally to all levels within the organization.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets.
Strong written and oral presentation skills in English
Must possess good report writing, presentation, data analytics, and interpretation skills.
A creative and proactive approach to all areas of work with a ‘can do’ attitude, in line with MSH’s values.
Strong teamworking orientation with a flexible and adaptable approach to work demands across the whole organization.
Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
Collaboration Skills
Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial knowledge.
Ability to create and monitor budgets. Understanding of Cash Control, Asset Management, and Bank Reconciliations.
Understanding of principles of adequate documentation and of audit, and performance necessary to ensure audit compliance.
Good ethical conduct.
Ability to manage teams.
Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action.
Constructive and productive team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail

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Management Science For Health

Posotion: Project Director


The Project Director is the technical lead for the project and is responsible for coordinating and managing all activities for this project. S/he shall be accountable and responsible for the development, regular update and implementation of the work plan and budget to ensure attainment of the program goals and objectives. S/he will lead the project implementation and oversight in line with the project’s goal, objectives and approaches, to contribute to the strategic goals of health financing in Nigeria, working in close collaboration with the National and State Health Insurance Authorities, relevant disease programmes of the Federal and State Ministries of Health, Civil Society Networks, and development partners. S/he will serve as the primary liaison between the project, government counterparts, stakeholders, and partners involved in health financing and/or implementing related programs in the country, such as expanding financial risk protection and implementing integration of comprehensive HIV and TB services into State Health Insurance Schemes.

The Project Director is accountable for the management and supervision of the project team, provides strategic and technical guidance and works closely with the assigned Technical Service Lead, other home office technical and operational staff, and other MSH projects in the country to ensure that MSH GC7 Project plans and activities effectively address set goals and objectives. As the head of the country project team, he or she ensures the timely and quality delivery of project products and activities and supervises in-country project staff.

Support Nigeria and the project states efforts to strengthen and expand coverage of the social health insurance programme.
Lead the project team to develop and implement operational plans, including monitoring, evaluation and learning activities.
Lead technical engagements with government ministries, departments and agencies, development partners, private sector, civil society organizations including patient networks, and other implementing partners working in the health financing sub-sector.
Develop and implement project results framework, performance monitoring and management plans, technical strategy and annual work plans for the project, in collaboration with the project team.
Ensure excellent delivery of project activities within approved budget and timelines.
Provide technical leadership and oversight to the project implementation.
Organize and participate in technical forums, technical working groups and other relevant meetings at national and state levels that will contribute to the excellent execution of the project and outcomes.
Provide technical assistance to government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in health financing as may be required throughout the project implementation period.
Provide technical and managerial leadership to the project team, ensuring all team members are performing at optimum level.
Ensure effective coordination and collaboration with other relevant projects financed by the Global Fund and other donor partners in the country.
Ensure effective collaboration with other MSH projects for resource optimization, alignment, and impact.
Ensure that all projects reporting obligations are met in a timely manner and outputs are of highest standards.
Support Nigeria’s efforts to achieve financial sustainability for its HIV, TB and malaria programmes.
Specific Responsibilities Include:

Vision, Technical Strategy and Results (25%)

Develop and manage the Results Framework, Performance Monitoring Plan, Technical Strategy, annual project work plans, technical assistance plan and budget for project technical assistance in the country, in collaboration with Portfolio Director, Performance and MERL team and Technical Advisors, according to GC7 requirements, obligations, results frameworks, approaches and standards, and Results Management Systems (RMS) guidelines. Manage the implementation of project technical activities at the national and state levels ensuring that all activities are adequately implemented in a timely fashion and that they adequately address the Health Financing focus in the Global Fund Strategy
Management needs at the different levels of the system to meet the expectations of clients, partners, and other local stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership and direction for the development and implementation of innovative strategies and approaches in supporting Health financing in Nigeria and system strengthening activities in country.
Facilitate the identification and provision of required short-term technical assistance in support to program activities in collaboration with home office and state offices based technical teams.
Monitor project training and on-site capacity building activities, ensuring the development of local institutional and personal capacities needed to State health insurance premiums for target populations while ensuring country ownership and sustainability of interventions.
Maintain close interaction with the Portfolio Manager based in Abuja to ensure adequate support to the country program, completion of work and the achievement of targets in a timely fashion and within budget. Also, ensure that plan adjustments are made and documented as necessary.
Project Management (25%)

Manage the day-to-day operations of the country/project office and serve as a liaison with the home office to ensure that logistics, contracts, letters of agreement, and any approvals are adequately in place in support of program activities. Also, ensure adherence to MSH office management and accounting procedures.
Conduct budget monitoring and cost control based on sound financial and accounting principles, MSH Standard Operating Procedures, and MSH and project requirements.
Ensure implementation of activities in compliance with project contracts, MSH and Global Fund policies, regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Implement a Financial Pipeline Tracking system for effective budget monitoring and cost control based on sound financial and accounting principles, MSH Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and MSH and project requirements.
Ensure project staffing, structure and reporting relationships are aligned with country needs, local context and available resources.
Promote and facilitate staff participation in MSH's Technical Exchange Networks (TEN), relevant social networks and south-to-south exchanges.
Manage human resources as per MSH values, policies and guidelines, and implement an effective performance management program focusing on results and individual accountability, including regular check-ins, annual reviews, supportive supervision, a merit-based reward system, training, coaching and career development support.
Reporting (25%)

Facilitate the review of technical reports developed by other team members and/or consultants ensuring the quality of delivered products and that reports/recommendations are appropriately disseminated among counterparts and partners.
Safeguarding MSH (25%)

The PTA works closely with all CG7 and country projects, Technical Strategy Leads, and Portfolio Managers to identify opportunities to use new and existing global and GC7 developed tools, to coordinate technical work, and to ensure that the GC7/Nigeria strategies and technical approaches are based on and informed by country-level needs and priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

A post-graduate degree in health financing, health economics, public policy, or public health.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

At least 8-10 years of progressive experience in designing and leading financing for public health programmes, preferably for HIV and tuberculosis on a large scale. Experience in international public health highly preferred.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

In-depth knowledge and experience in health policy development, implementation, and evaluation.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Nigeria’s health system, particularly health financing and management of large-scale public health projects.
Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector including federal and state governments, donor partners, development partners, civil society networks, private sector, and other stakeholders.
In-depth understanding and knowledge of National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022 and The Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF).
Demonstrated competence in the design and implementation of large-scale public health programme with a health financing component.
Demonstrated competence to manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive context and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential.
Ability to travel internationally and domestically as may be required. Demonstrated experience in managing and supervising technical staff.
COMPETENCIES

Ensuring Delivery of Results: Functional/technical skills, client management, managing and measuring work, negotiating, information sharing, process management, priority setting, problem solving and timely decision making Leading with Credibility: Managing others, building effective teams, conflict management, managing vision and purpose, integrity, and trust, motivating others, approachability and improving direct reports and others.
Core Personal Competencies: Ethics and values, integrity, and trust, listening, written communication.
Core MSH competencies: Adaptability, Communication, Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation, Timeliness of Work, Quality of work and Team Relationships, Efficient Resource Utilization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Travel requirements: Availability to travel domestically as needed.

https://msh.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Nigeria-Abuja/Project-Director_R3726?locationCountry=db69d536446c11de98360015c5e6daf6

Management Science For Health

Grants Compliance Manager

The Grants Compliance Manager will work under the anticipated award which aims at delivering evidence-based HIV services including HIV Case Finding and Linkage (HTS), Adult Care and Treatment, Pediatric/Adolescent Care and Treatment, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), Cervical cancer screening, TB/HIV Care, Laboratory, and Health Systems Strengthening to Support Clinical Services in Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara States. The Grants Compliance Manager will be based at the project’s central office in Abuja.

Grants Management System (50%)

Establish grants management system for award and distribution of program grants, including designing and providing templates for expressions of interest, request for applications, and evaluation tools.
Document the process by which organizations are selected for awards and notify applicants and other stakeholders of awards granted.
Establish system for grants monitoring including designing templates for Grants Status Reports for use by the senior project management team for monitoring.
Compliance (25%)

Be aware of, and adhere to, organizational policies and procedures, local laws and regulations, and applicable donor requirements.
Provide technical oversight of the state-level grants focal staff’s work to ensure grant recipients’ compliance with terms of the grant agreement, organizational policies and procedures, local laws and regulations, and applicable donor requirements.
Identify gaps in existing grants management systems and provide recommendations to strengthen them while also building on developing and strengthening the project and organizational internal policies and SOPs.
Monitor and ensure that grant recipients audits (internal or external) are performed and reports are received by the project senior management team.
Capacity Development (25%)

Together with the state-level grants focal staff, conduct comprehensive review of grant recipients’ state of internal controls, and compliance policies and procedures to ascertain the internal controls and compliance policies and procedures are reasonable and reliable.
Identify gaps in knowledge and skills; conduct training to employees, and subaward recipient personnel where appropriate, on both existing and improved policies, process flows SOPs, and donor compliance requirements.
Follow-up on recommendations from reports from the Compliance Director, and internal and/or external auditors to ensure the recommendations have been implemented and adhered to.
Staff Supervision (0%)

N/A. While the Grants Compliance Manager will provide technical oversight and support to the state-level grants focal staff; these state-level staff will report directly to the State Team Lead for the project in their respective state.
Education

Required:

Master’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting
Experience

At least 7 years (10 years preferred) relevant and progressively responsible experience in fund management, financial/operational systems, grants and program management preferred with international development organizations with global reach, not for profit organizations or other large non-governmental development partners.
Experience with implementing USAID-supported projects, including experience managing grants according to USAID regulations and procedures.
Past experience working with partners such as Ministries of Health, local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and CBOs.
Experience working with and providing technical assistance to NGOs and/or CBOs in internal controls and compliance systems design, implementation and review, and capacity building in other functional areas such as human resources, policies & standard operating procedures (SOPs) development.
It is preferred that the candidate has experience conducting trainings and other capacity building work both one-on-one and with larger audiences.
Knowledge and Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
Working independently within expressed parameters, regularly scheduled tasks and adherence to strict deadlines is essential.
Personal and professional integrity, particularly with regard to good financial stewardship and accountability.
Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast paced environment.
Excellent English speaking and writing skills.
Understands the principles of adequate documentation necessary to ensure audit compliance.
Competencies

Core MSH competencies:

Adaptability, Communication, Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation, Quality and Timeliness of Work, Quality of Work and Team Relationships

Physical Demands

Willingness and ability to travel within and outside of the state including to remote LGAs is required

https://msh.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Nigeria-Abuja/Grants-Compliance-Officer_R1817?locationCountry=db69d536446c11de98360015c5e6daf6

Malaria Consortium [b][size=8pt][/size]

Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations.

Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote Universal Health Coverage.

1. Human Resources Manager

Scope of work

This role is part of the Nigeria Management Team. The post holder will advise and provide support on Human Resources in-country ensuring policy compliance for all our HR needs across the employee life cycle. The post holder will be accountable for the HR administration, resourcing, succession planning, learning and development, reward, staff wellbeing, HR Budget and employee relations for the country programme, in accordance with the objectives of the country office.


Key accountabilities (percent of time spent on each area)

HR Policies and Strategy (15%)
Recruitment (30%)
Performance and Professional Development Management (15%)
HR Administration, Consultants and Day-to-Day Management (30%)
Employee relations (5%)
HR Function Management (5%)

Person specification

Qualifications and experience:

Essential:
•A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management or related discipline
•Significant experience working in generalist Human Resources Management position
•Knowledge and experience in recruitment, reward and recognition, employee relations and trainings
•Experience in using information systems

Desirable:
•Experience with cascade and Learning Management Systems (Totara)
•A post-graduate qualification in Human Resource Management
•Proven significant experience working for an International Non-Government Organisation
•Experience working in networks and building strong working relationships

Work-based skills:

Essential:
•Ability to maintain confidentiality of all Human Resource Information
•A self-starter who is able to work on own initiatives with limited supervision
•Excellent attention to detail with well-developed administrative skills
•Knowledge and experience using MS-office packages (MS office, outlook, SharePoint)
Fluent in English, excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Flexible approach to tasks and working hours
•Mature and professional demeanour

Desirable:
•Demonstrable ability to lead and develop HR systems and processes
•Knowledge of INGOs Human Resource management issues

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Closing 6th Apr 2024
Apply here: https://malariaconsortium.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3470094?cid=2061&t=Human-Resources-Manager




2.Senior Compliance Officer

Job purpose

The Senior Compliance Officer will work with the programmes compliance unit to examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the projects’ systems in Malaria Consortium states to ensure compliance to MC policies and procedures and recommend corrective actions to improve operations, quality of implementation (including technical quality), enhance internal controls and reduce costs where possible. This will involve review of State offices’ books and records with a view to ensure compliance with rules and procedures.

Scope of role

The Senior Compliance Officer is responsible for review of listed State offices’ books and records with a view to ensure compliance with rules and procedures of MC. The objective of the role is support the programmes compliance unit to provide quality assurance and support management to adopt realistic solutions which address the root causes of major identified risks

Key working relationships

The Senior Compliance Officer will report to the Programmes Compliance Manager with a dotted line reporting to TBC. The Senior Compliance Officer working with the Programmes Compliance Manager will regularly interact with relevant officers to check compliance to MC and project policy and procedures as it applies to their thematic areas. This position is also expected to work closely with all unit’s team members in the selected states.

The Senior Compliance Officer will be required to support the Programmes Compliance Manager to work and understand donor rules & regulations and liaise with relevant partners and colleagues at Malaria Consortium to ensure the requirements are met.

Key accountabilities

Programme Routine and Periodic Compliance (50%)

Conduct compliance checks on programmes campaigns preparations (e.g. SMC & LLIN) and support in identifying areas requiring improvements
Carry out compliance spot checks on campaigns implementation, closure activities and post campaign activities.
Carry out spot checks on all campaign commodities (drugs and other materials) before, during and after distribution in the selected states
Conduct compliance checks on campaign related procurements carried out at the state levels (per ASL) before contracts/POs are issued to vendors
Support the programmes compliance unit to conduct routine and periodic compliance reviews of the programme highlighting areas requiring improvements.
Programme Compliance and third party entities (30%)

Conduct regular compliance checks on other non-campaign related activities in the selected states (e.g. review PO’s and Contracts)
Conduct specific review or tasks requested by MC Management, provided such reviews and tasks do not compromise the Senior Compliance Officer’s independence or objectivity
Identify potential risk areas in the course of compliance review and provide recommendations on how to strengthen the system
Continuous improvement (10%)

Support in promoting a country office -wide culture of compliance and risk management
Work with the Programmes Compliance Manager to advise project management and general staff on critical intersections between project implementation and compliance issues, based on knowledge of organizational policy, donor regulations, and specific award terms and conditions.
Reporting (10%)

Provide support to the programmes compliance manager to generate report on internal process issues and the implementation of quality assurance action plans to the West and Central Africa Programmes Director
Person specification:

Qualifications and experience:

Essential:

General and Public Administration, Auditing/Accountancy, Programme Management qualification or equivalent
Minimum of five years’ experience, with at least three years’ work-experience in internal audit/compliance
Significant experience of working with donors and Grants.
Knowledge of Global Fund and DFID rules and regulation including the financial and technical reporting requirements
Someone who is an ACA, ACCA or has certification in compliance and risk management is preferred.
Desirable:

Knowledge of the NGO sector
Experience of working in an international context
Work-based skills:

Essential:

Experience working in a compliance environment
Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel
A proven ability to work independently and prioritise and manage your workload to complete assessments and deliver timely reports
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a readiness to take initiative to resolve issues
An ability to work with management to identify the root cause of issues
Attention to detail to deliver accurate and credible results and objective assurance
Good interpersonal skills with a persuasive, diplomatic and confident manner while also demonstrating the tenacity to effectively challenge management.
An ability to build effective working relationships and provide advice at all levels
Desirable:

Working knowledge of accounting software
Familiar with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) of internal auditing
Confident being a role model for others
Willing to travel to the field at short notice
Team player


We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.

Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Qualified female candidates are strongly advised to apply

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Roving Operations Manager-Abuja

Job Details
Description
Position Description
Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
Position Status: Full-time, Regular.

Supervisory Responsibility
Senior Administration officer, Asset Controller, Logistics Officer , Operations officers

Accountability
Reports Directly To: Director of Operations.


About 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.

Essential Job Responsibilities

The Roving Operations Manager is a key person within the country program, who ensures the resources are planned and utilized towards effective program support. The Roving Operations Manager plays a key role in the field operations management of the country program and shares the responsibility for the direction and under the guidance of the Operations Director.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Manage reliable and cost-effective operations and effective implementation of the strategies of Mercy Corps towards the right direction, including supervision of facilities & office management, information technology, procurement, asset management, fleet management and warehouse.
Establish systems to ensure smooth flow of goods into the country through different channels.
Identify different vendor categories in order to respond to the program needs.
Act as a focal point for all internal and external coordination
Provide overall operational support to programs and facilitate coordination, supervision and monitoring of support activities designed to assist in fulfilling program objectives.
Establish and maintain pipeline of supplies, overseeing the logistical aspects of the operation; overseeing all commodity storage and movements as needed.
Oversee facility management, including housing, office leases and warehouses; ensure that security standards are maintained at all premises.
Work closely with program management to facilitate program planning and upcoming procurement resources needs.
Work closely with program and finance teams to deliver successful programs while demonstrating excellent stewardship of donor funds and compliance with MC and donor regulations.
Responsible for the management of all project procurement functions compliance and control as described in Mercy Corps FP3.
Supports the program team on timely provision of operations support at a higher level of standards.
Ensures compliance requirements of Mercy Corps and rules and regulations specified by the donors and sometimes host governments.
Provides management information for decision making as required.
Support developing budgets for operations activities of country programs as an integral part of program proposal development and country level budgeting.
Represents Mercy Corps as required in coordination with country management. The Roving Operations Manager will have certain representation at the discretion of the Operations Director. The level of representation may vary depending on the country context (i.e., Local Logistics Cluster, NGO Working Groups, etc.)

Knowledge and Experience.
• BA/BS degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years management experience in a corporate or an INGO sector, including experience in operational support.
• Sound knowledge of administrative and logistics procedures is highly desired.
• Proven supervisory ability and/or technical skills combined with leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in a diversified multi-cultural and multi-ethnic working environment.
• Skills in managing, organizing, planning and implementing assigned tasks under pressure of frequent and tight schedules.
• Strong ability to apply good judgment and decision-making skills in difficult and complex working environments.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills in handling management and coordination issues at country program level.
• 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.

Note
• Applicants should have their CVs and Cover Letters in one document addressing the position requirements.
• Female candidates who are qualified are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Application review will be on a rolling basis
• Note that Mercy Corps upholds a strict policy against accepting any form of bribe in our recruitment process. We prioritize fairness and transparency in our selection process.

Travel Required
Yes.

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Abt Associates is an engine for social impact, fueled by caring, curiosity and cutting-edge research that moves people from vulnerability to security. Whether it's welfare or weather disasters, the environment or economics, agriculture or HIV and AIDS, we address the world's most pressing issues. Our work is diverse and so is our bold workforce. We never fail to ask "What if?" We identify patterns, we search for the best way.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Health Financing Advisor

Requisition ID: 105176
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Category: Program Delivery

The Opportunity

The Local Health System Sustainability (LHSS) Project is a 5-year, $209 million global task order that works to strengthen health systems as a means to achieve universal health coverage and improve population health and well-being. Interventions will focus on reducing financial barriers, holding health services accountable for meeting all clients’ needs and making sure that the care patients receive meets minimum standards.
LHSS’s Nigeria Activity will support the Government of Nigeria at the Federal level and in three states (Nasarawa, Plateau and Zamfara) to expand sustainable pro-poor health financing options to reduce health inequalities, improve access to essential health services for the most vulnerable populations, and increase government expenditure on health services for greater sustainability of health service delivery.
The project will also support HIV/AIDS and TB financing in Lagos State. The Activity has five objectives to accomplish in collaboration with Nigerian counterparts:

Increase financial risk protection
Improve population health coverage
Increase number of fully functional facilities
Increase utilization of state health insurance schemes for HIV/AIDS and TB services
Increase government funding for HIV/AIDs and TB services
Core Responsibilities

Implement Activity’s health financing interventions in Nigeria, which includes strengthening the government’s capacity to regularly produce and use health financing data for decision-making, and improving resource optimization and health financing at the national and sub-national levels
Convene and manage stakeholder working groups and steering committees, and facilitate coordination and workshops between and within government ministries
Carry out health financing analysis and ensure the Activity’s health financing engagement activities are conducted in coordination with ongoing donor and government of Nigeria activities
Support the Activity to establish and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders within the Government of Nigeria and collaborate closely with them throughout the project
Contribute to implementation of activities in a way that is harmonized with the project’s objectives to ensure complementary and efficient implementation
Coordinate with home office Senior Technical Advisors and consultants to ensure high quality deliverables, events, and outputs
Support and coordinate with project staff and partners to implement cross-cutting activities
Attend relevant meetings, technical working groups, conferences, etc. as necessary to share knowledge generated through the Activity’s interventions and to represent the project.
Within the LHSS project, the Senior Health Financing Advisor will report to the Chief of Party and will be supported by LHSS home office-based technical expertise.
What We Value

Bachelor’s + 9 years of relevant experience or Master’s + 7 years of experience or Ph.D + 5 years of experience.
The Senior Health Financing Advisor is expected to have the strategic vision, leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience, professional reputation, management experience, interpersonal skills and written and oral presentation skills to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of key roles and responsibilities.
6+ years of relevant professional experience in managing progressively complex health programs. Experience in working in USAID programs is preferred.
Should be familiar with Government of Nigeria budgeting, planning, health financing, timelines, and stakeholders. Proven track record of working effectively with government counterparts at various levels.
Recognized expertise in heath financing, with demonstrated success in strengthening health financing, including social health protection schemes, public financial management, and domestic resource mobilization.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with USAID, ministry officials, and other development partners and a proven track record of interacting with other projects, high-level host country governments and international agencies.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Application Closing Date
7th May, 2024.

https://egpy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/JoinAbt/job/105176?utm_source=hnj

Deputy Chief of Party / Health Systems Strengthening Advisor, Nigeria LHSS at ABT Associates

Abt Associates is an engine for social impact, fueled by caring, curiosity and cutting-edge research that moves people from vulnerability to security. Whether it's welfare or weather disasters, the environment or economics, agriculture or HIV and AIDS, we address the world's most pressing issues. Our work is diverse and so is our bold workforce. We never fail to ask "What if?" We identify patterns, we search for the best way.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party / Health Systems Strengthening Advisor, Nigeria LHSS

Requisition ID: 105175
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Category: Program Delivery

The Opportunity

The Local Health System Sustainability (LHSS) Project is a 5-year, $209 million global task order that works to strengthen health systems as a means to achieve universal health coverage and improve population health and well-being. Interventions will focus on reducing financial barriers, holding health services accountable for meeting all clients’ needs and making sure that the care patients receive meets minimum standards.
LHSS’s Nigeria activity will support the Government of Nigeria in three states (Nasarawa, Plateau and Zamfara) to expand sustainable pro-poor health financing options to reduce health inequalities, improve access to essential health services for the most vulnerable populations, and increase government expenditure on health services for greater sustainability of health service delivery.
The project will also support HIV/AIDS and TB financing in Lagos State. The activity has five objectives:
Increase financial risk protection
Improve population health coverage
Increase number of fully functional facilities
Increase utilization of state health insurance schemes for HIV/AIDS and TB services
Increase government funding for HIV/AIDs and TB services
Core Responsibilities
Deputy Chief of Party Responsibilities:

Provide managerial and technical support to the Chief of Party to deliver results for all objectives specified under the approved work plan
Support the Chief of Party to ensure rapid start-up and response, exercising creativity and responsiveness to ensure staff, counterpart, and beneficiary safety while moving business operations forward to address urgent and emerging technical assistance and other needs.
Represent Abt Associates and the project to the USAID Mission, the host country government, local partners and other key stakeholders; serve as delegate for Chief of Party, as needed.
Hire, supervise and support staff, in coordination with Chief of Party
Support and provide quality assurance to the development and timely implementation of technical activities and ensure high-quality, timely deliverables
Support Chief of Party in the project annual work planning process, and ensure that quality operational plans, budgets, and reports are submitted as per contract agreements
Maintain good working relationships with government officials, government ministries, implementing partners, and other relevant stakeholders
Other duties as assigned
Health System Strengthening duties and responsibilities:

Design the project strategy for the Health System Strengthening (HSS) component of the project, objectives 1-3, and oversee its implementation
Provide technical guidance to state coordinators working with state agencies responsible for primary health care in the areas of human resources for health management, medicines and commodities, infrastructure strengthening, budgeting, and planning
Continuously monitor progress on achievement of HSS goals at the national and state level and make recommendations for adjustments to ensure objectives are achieved.
Support the program’s HIV activities, objectives 4-5, as they relate to quality service delivery issues
Within the LHSS project, the Chief of Party will be supported by LHSS home office-based operations, finance, and technical expertise and will report to the LHSS Regional and country Managers.
What We Value

Bachelor’s + 9 years of relevant experience, Master’s + 7 years of relevant experience, or Ph.D. + 5 years of relevant experience.
A Master’s Degree or higher in Public Health / Health Management or a Medical Degree or a Master’s Degree in Policy for Health is required.
Minimum 10 years’ prior experience in implementing complex health system-strengthening activities in the public and/or private sectors is required.
Demonstrated experience conducting and leading major donor-funded health projects, or leading health organizations.
Policy development and advisory experience to national health leaders on health system strengthening, resulting in demonstrated improved and sustained health outcomes.
Proficient English writing/speaking skills required.

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2024.

https://egpy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/JoinAbt/job/105175/?utm_source=HNJ

GEDSI MERLA Specialist, Global (Remote) at ABT Associates

Abt Associates is an engine for social impact, fueled by caring, curiosity and cutting-edge research that moves people from vulnerability to security. Whether it's welfare or weather disasters, the environment or economics, agriculture or HIV and AIDS, we address the world's most pressing issues. Our work is diverse and so is our bold workforce. We never fail to ask "What if?" We identify patterns, we search for the best way.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: GEDSI MERLA Specialist, Global

Job Identification: 105131
Location: Abuja (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Category: Program Delivery

The Opportunity

Abt Global Equity Capability is looking for a qualified Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Specialist to provide GEDSI expertise across its global development portfolio, support business development efforts, including building and maintaining strategic relationships, design and implement training and capacity building interventions, design/refine GEDSI tools and frameworks, and help strengthen Abt’s reputation as an equity leader.
As a GEDSI Associate within the MERLA (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adapting) division of the Equity Capability, you will provide technical leadership in intersectional identities, gender-based violence, technical gender analysis and integration within activities, projects, and proposals across various sectors, including at the nexus of health, energy, agriculture, climate change, food security, and governance.
You will implement Culturally Responsive and Equitable Approaches to Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adapting and will lead your work in a manner that models and reinforces equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility and that elevates Abt’s vision, mission, values, culture, and strategic priorities.
You will join a diverse and collegial environment where we find solutions to the most pressing challenges.
Core Responsibilities

Serve as GEDSI MERLA subject matter expert across programs and projects in the resilient economies portfolio with a specific focus on agriculture, market systems, food security, and livelihoods, economic growth, and economic governance.
This includes providing a GEDSI lens and advise to theories of change, results frameworks, logic models or other conceptual frameworks; indicators; data collection and data management tools; analytical methods, including GEDSI analyses; data quality assurance protocols; and learning agendas, inclusive of research and evaluation protocols.
Work closely with portfolio leaders, opportunity leads, and technical staff to embed intersectionality, e.g., race, ethnicity, LGBTQIA2S+ and other identities, into all GEDSI work
Manage large work streams or processes with limited oversight
Lead MERLA projects, conduct GEDSI analyses, and develop GEDSI Action Plans
Provide GEDSI expertise to various opportunities in Abt’s business development pipeline; lead or co-lead equity-focused bids
Design and deliver GEDSI/equity trainings for various audiences, e.g., project staff, project counterparts, Abt staff
Monitor trends in the GEDSI arena (practices, funding, monitoring, and research, etc.) and use these to support identification of opportunities and inform MERLA strategies
Develop/refine Abt MERLA GEDSI/equity tools and frameworks
Work closely with various projects to ensure a consistent and integrated GEDSI approach across Abt’s global development portfolio
Support project teams to mentor GEDSI specialists, promote GEDSI/equity best practices, and facilitate learning
What We Value

Bachelor’s Degree + 9 years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + 7 years of relevant experience, or PhD + 4 years of relevant experience
Significant experience at an advisory level in intersectionality and GEDSI, with a focus on gender equality in MERLA in resilient economies portfolio
Experience developing GEDSI MERLA strategies and operationalizing them in USAID and other donor-funded programs and projects
Strong understanding of USAID and US Government inclusion policies, i.e. Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy, Policy on Promoting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQI+ Inclusive Development Policy, Disability Policy, Youth in Development Policy, US Strategy to Prevent and Respond to GBV, US Strategy on Global Women’s Economic Security)
Demonstrated ability to ensure gender mainstreaming and social inclusion integration in MERLA activities at a senior level.
Experience with inclusive stakeholder consultation and with ensuring the input and voices of under-represented and most impacted groups are heard.
Network of contacts relevant to GEDSI work within the global development community
Proficiency in cross-cultural communication and engagement with diverse teams
Willingness and ability to travel internationally periodically as needed
Experience working overseas is an advantage
Fluency in English is required as well as strong writing and verbal skills
Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Preferred ability to work professionally in a language other than English.
What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $105,120.07 to $168, 192.11 and may vary by ten percent depending on the candidate’s geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.
Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Global provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
Application Closing Date
12th May, 2024 (04: 00 AM).

How to Apply
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Summer Associate Intern - Nigeria

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of nearly 800 changemakers, operating in more than 30 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

Role Summary
We are hosting an exciting Summer Associate Internship Programme for ten weeks within our Anglophone West Africa country teams (The Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone), commencing June 2024 for exceptional candidates who are passionate about politics and the ability to create change by working in and with governments.

Our Internship Programme will provide you with diverse experience, working with colleagues both in country and across the globe. You will have the benefit of working on an innovative programme within our growing project portfolio and business development activities.

During the Internship Programme, you will support specific projects that support political leaders across all the levels at which we offer advice, help create impactful change, be mentored by colleagues, and receive a holistic understanding of life at TBI. Whether our colleagues are at TBI for a few years, or a large share of their career as they grow and progress within the Institute, their experience positions them to have a huge global impact.

The compensation for this role is competitive.

Key Responsibilities ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

Our Internship Programme will provide you with the opportunity be involved in some or all the following:

Develop research, analysis, written insights and other deliverables for clients and country leadership
Support projects or development opportunities as TBI advises political leaders on strategy, policy and delivery with technology as the enabler across all three dimensions
Support delivery of high levels of project impact, facilitating nimble performance tracking and coordination where required
Apply and learn from new and innovative approaches to supporting change and deliver impact
Help develop strategies/frameworks and approaches
Support project teams in the development of reports, presentations and other relevant documents
Person Specification

We welcome applications from those in their second or third year of undergraduate degrees
We are looking for changemakers who have:
A passion for politics and strong political acumen
A work ethos focused on team success with genuine motivation for colleagues’ performance, growth and well-being
An insatiable curiosity for data
A deep interest in generating original insights and performing in-depth analysis
Experience of being an entrepreneurial self-starter
Proven ability to conduct high quality desk-based research
You should be comfortable in performing challenging analysis and structured problem solving
It is essential you have a proactive and hands-on attitude, not afraid to roll-up your sleeves to get the job done and take ownership of your work
You should be legally resident and have the right to work in Nigeria (Abuja) and you should expect to bear any accommodation or boarding costs
We encourage early application as we reserve the right, if required, to close this role ahead of the date advertised.

Closing Date:

2024-05-13

Apply Here: https://tbinstitute.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TBI/details/Summer-Associate-Intern---Nigeria_JR000910

The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) is an international enterprise owned by the German Federal government, operating in many fields across more than 130 countries.

In Nigeria, GIZ's portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as weir as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

1. Job Title: Technical Advisor, Green Hydrogen

Vacancy No.: 037
Location: Abuja
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, Project Development Programme (PDP)

Background
GIZ. Solutions that work:

As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world.
GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security.
The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe – from the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector and governments of other countries.
We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity.
Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The registered offices of GIZ are in Bonn and Eschborn.
Our approximately 23,500 employees, almost 70 percent of whom are national personnel, work in a round 120 countries (July 2020) GIZ has worked in Nigeria since 1974. From 2004, GIZ has maintained a country office in the capital city Abuja.
Currently 361 national and 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).
The Project

Project Development Programme (PDP) The Project Development Programme is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) within the scope of the German Energy Solutions Initiative and commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi).
The Project Development Programme supports German companies that are entering new markets in emerging and developing economies.
The markets in these countries are extremely promising and dynamic, but at the same time present significant Vacancy Announcement 037 challenges to companies in the form of political instability, insufficient access to financing or a lack of qualified employees.
In cooperation with other GIZ projects and local German Chambers of Commerce abroad (the AHKs), the Project Development Programme develops solutions to advance market development, establish partnerships between German and local enterprises, and promote climate friendly energy solutions.
The Green Hydrogen project identifies and provides local companies with opportunities to switch from grey hydrogen production to green hydrogen or its derivates. It advises companies on plant design, business models and funding opportunities. With a view to accelerating the move to green hydrogen, the project facilitates access to funding instruments and suitable technology partners from Germany and elsewhere.
The project analyses industry segments that would be suitable for pilot projects and presents them to companies registered at the German Energy Solution Initiative.
Additionally, training sessions would be organised to raise awareness among local hydrogen customers, producers, and project developers with the involvement of the solution providers. Local companies would gain contacts to suppliers, who are made aware of specific project opportunities.
On account of their pioneering role, they can profit from financial support measures for pilot projects.
Responsibilities & Tasks
To support implementation of the programme’s activities in Nigeria, Green Hydrogen project seeks a motivated and qualified candidate with the following core responsibilities:

Develop and implement the programme’s in-country operation plan.
Coordinate programme implementation closely with local hydrogen producers, project developers and customers with the involvement of the solution providers.
Conduct comprehensive engineering site audits to systematically gather and validate essential data crucial for pre-developing hydrogen and power-to-x projects in cooperation with local industry representative.
Support project management of Industrial Green Hydrogen including preparation and review of draft studies on market opportunities and risks.
Provide knowledge management support by drafting reports, writing articles, and supporting the upscaling and replication of lessons learned.
Contribute to the identification of local capacity needs and preparation of training sessions targeted to representatives of industry, project developers and regulatory bodies.
Plan, coordinate, and document results of meetings, Vacancy Announcement 037 workshops, seminars, and other collaborative sessions.
Tasks
Designing and Implementing Programme Activities:

Develop early-stage project strategies for turning grey hydrogen into green hydrogen, including derivatives like ammonia and fertilizers, within chemical, glass, fertilizers, and oil and gas industries. Implement these strategies under the technical guidance of the "Country Manager" in Germany.
Lead the implementation of activities with detailed planning, deadlines, milestone setting, stakeholder involvement, and budget planning.
Prepare terms of reference (ToR) and tenders for external suppliers, facilitators, consultants, and trainers to conduct relevant technical studies, capacity development, and training sessions.
Prepare and implement events like workshops, technical trainings, delegation trips, focus group discussions, and other outreach measures.
Coordination with Local Partners, Programme Management, and Primary Stakeholders:

Build a network of stakeholders across government, private sector, professional associations, and communities.
Conduct consultations with local partners to identify policy support priorities and capacity development areas.
Maintain close coordination with local partners on programme activities and implementation.
Stay informed of activities and projects implemented by GIZ with programme partners.
Coordinate closely with other GIZ Energy Programmes and international donors on topics related to green hydrogen.
Observe and report on actors in the local market, such as project developers, technology providers, finance services, and development partners.
Knowledge Management:

Design and prepare knowledge products showcasing the project's purpose, approach, and successes, including sector background briefings, presentations, success stories, factsheets, and reports.
Participate in events, summarize meeting discussions, and provide synthesis papers relevant to energy efficiency in buildings.
Organize and update programme documentation in the data management system, including continuously updating the local contact database.
Project Management Support:

Provide inputs to global/local annual operational planning, budget planning, project reporting, and monitoring.
Participate in and support preparation of technical working group and steering committee meetings.
Select and supervise consultants, acting as external suppliers, facilitators, or trainers to ensure quality and alignment with political partners.
Communication:

Prepare and deliver presentations to inform stakeholders about the project targets.
Represent the project at relevant conferences on renewable energy and industry-related events.
Draft or review text messages contributing to the project's public relations and other PR measures.
Other Duties / Additional Tasks:

Carry out other tasks as requested by the Head of Programme or Country Manager.
Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

University Degree (BSc., MSc.) in Energy, Climate, Environment, Engineering, International Development, Project Management, or any field related to the project objectives.
Professional Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in project development, business development, engineering, or market development in the energy or industry sector.
Experience in the field of hydrogen, ammonia, and power-to-x is a plus.
Practical knowledge in site auditing and data collection.
Understanding of renewable energy topics like PV, wind, battery storage, and electrolyzer technology.
Knowledge in project finance is an asset.
Excellent communication skills and experience in presenting technical and financial issues to clients.
Strong organizational competence, administrative, and event organization experience.
Desired Additional Qualifications, Competences, and Experience:

Very good command of English (Level C1 or higher) and at least one or two Nigerian languages.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with government counterparts.
Working knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications (e.g., MS Office/Teams).
Strong communication skills in multicultural contexts.
Proven ability to multi-task and work in highly demanding and competitive environments.
Willingness to travel to project sites across the country and work in a multicultural environment.
Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 4.

Application Closing Date
10th May, 2024 - midnight EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and letter of motivation as one document with complete contact details to: recruitment-nigeria@giz.de using vacancy no. "037" as the subject of the email.



2. Regional Cybersecurity Advisor (West Africa)
Vacancy No.: 036
Location: Abuja
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, Country Office

Responsibilities & Tasks

Support to the ECOWAS Commission on Advancing Regional Cybersecurity The Global Project “Partnership for Strengthening Cybersecurity” has been commissioned by the German Federal Foreign Office in 2023. Its main goal is the reinforcement of selected bilateral and regional partners’ capabilities to prevent, mitigate and respond to cyber security threats.
Its regional components focus on the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as well as the Western Balkans and Eastern European countries. The project is implemented GIZ in close cooperation with regional political partners, and co-funded by the European Commission since 2024.
In West Africa, in close coordination with the ECOWAS Commission, the “Partnership for Strengthening Cybersecurity” project contributes to the implementation of ECOWAS’ regional measures to support a) the development of cyber diplomacy mechanisms and skills and b) enhance the protection of critical infrastructure through operational response capabilities across member states.
The Regional Cybersecurity Advisor (West Africa) will be embedded in the GIZ-ECOWAS office in Abuja, Nigeria, and at the same time closely coordinate (virtually) with the global project team, based in Germany
Responsibilities
The Regional Cybersecurity Advisor (West Africa) is responsible for the following areas:

Design and implementation of regional project activities to advance regional skills and mechanisms on cyber diplomacy and operational response capabilities across West Africa
Provision of advisory services to the ECOWAS Commission on strategic cyber diplomacy and cybersecurity approaches
Multi-stakeholder management and network-building, including with regional experts, service providers, the local EU delegation, and other international partners.
Continuous project management, including communication and visibility activities, results-based monitoring and reporting, and knowledge management.
Tasks
The Regional Cybersecurity Advisor (West Africa) performs the following tasks:

Regularly exchange with the ECOWAS Commission for strategic advice and the preparation and implementation of activities, with a focus on change management and sustainable anchoring
Steer the implementation of activities both in Abuja and across the region (e.g. policy and technical trainings with external partners, workshops, conferences, organisational change and community development), including coordination of participants, partners, contributors and local GIZ offices.
Tendering and quality control of contractual project partners, e.g. grantees and service providers, jointly with the GIZ office
Effective project management of the regional component (ECOWAS), including operational planning and reporting.
Create visibility and communication material and measures.
Function as a regional project focal point in West Africa, e.g. participate in relevant regional events on behalf of the project and regularly liaise with regional experts and partners.
Collaborate with and regularly report back to the global project team on project activities, stakeholder management, etc.
Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

A minimum of a Master's Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a comparable field relevant to the position and subject area.
Professional Experience:
Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with regional or international organizations in capacity building, organizational change, and policy advice.
Experience at the interface of digital and security policy, preferably in the fields of cybersecurity and cyber diplomacy.
Experience with procedures and actors in foreign affairs and international cooperation in digital or security policy fields.
Impact-oriented project management, event organization, results monitoring, and stakeholder management experience.
Technical Skills:

Proficiency in communications tools and software, including Microsoft Office and information dissemination platforms.
Professional proficiency in English, with at least working knowledge of French.
Desired Additional Qualifications, Competencies, and Experiences:
Work Experience:

Experience with international and development organizations, including GIZ.
Ability to work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
Strong copy editing, writing, research, and analytical skills.
Strong relationship-building, relationship management, and networking skills.
Willingness to travel across the West African region for project activities, relevant events, and conferences.
Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 4.

Application Closing Date
10th May, 2024 - midnight EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and letter of motivation as one document with complete contact details to: recruitment-nigeria@giz.de using vacancy no. "036" as the subject of the email.

Submission Guidelines

Documents Required: Submit your CV and letter of motivation as a single document with complete contact details.
Subject Line: Include "Vacancy No.036" in the email subject line.
Equal Opportunity: GIZ is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, or religion.


3. Advisor on Transboundary Water Management and Governance for the African Ministers' Council on Water - GV Global Water Security for Resilient Development

Location: Abuja
Initial Contract Period: 15 June 2024 - 31 December 2027

Education

A University Degree (Master's or similar) in a relevant field such as water Management, Hydrology, Water Resources, Engineering, Political Science, Economics, or Environmental Science.
Experience:

At least 10 years of professional experience in development cooperation projects in Africa related to water management, water resources, or water diplomacy.
At least 5 years of experience in cooperation projects with African institutions in the water sector.
Ideally, expertise and knowledge with EU-funded projects.
Skills:

Strong communication, analytical, and strategic skills.
Experience in high political visibility environments.
Enthusiasm, team spirit, reliability, diplomatic skills, and competence in gender issues and intercultural behavior.
Independent working style, readiness to take responsibility, and strong networking skills.
Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of German and French is advantageous.
Additional Requirements:

Salary band 4.
Position based in Abuja with readiness to travel within Nigeria, other African countries, and Europe.
Application Closing Date
12th May, 2024 - midnight EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their motivational letter or letter of application, recent CV, including at least three referee contacts to: hr_au@giz.de using "Advisor on transboundary water management and governance – SecBlue Abuja– Their Name" as the subject of the email.

The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Agency for International Cooperation) [/b]is an international enterprise owned by the German Federal government, operating in many fields across more than 130 countries.

In Nigeria, GIZ's portfolio includes among others, a programme to support the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in its regional integration goals. The programme aims to strengthen sector-specific capacities in the areas of Peace and Security, Customs and Trade as weir as Strategic Management and Organizational Development in the ECOWAS Commission.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:


4.
Job Title:[b] IT Assistant
Vacancy No.: 034
Location: Abuja
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, Country Office

Background
GIZ. Solutions that work:

As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world.
GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security.
The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe – from the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector, and governments of other countries.
We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
The registered offices of GIZ are in Bonn and Eschborn. Our approximately 23,500 employees, almost 70 percent of whom are national personnel, work in a round 120 countries (July 2020)
GIZ has worked in Nigeria since 1974. Since 2004, GIZ has maintained a country office in the capital city Abuja.
Currently 361 national and 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).
The Project

GIZ Country offices are the central element of GIZ’s field structure. They ensure consistent overall representation of the company and its successful positioning as a service provider in the international cooperation market.
They are headed by a country director. The country directors represent GIZ as a whole in the country or countries they service.
The country director is responsible for shaping the GIZ country portfolio and assuring its quality, and in particular ensures that GIZ activities in all business sectors are coherent.
The country directors generally have management responsibility for the officers responsible for commissions in the public-benefit TC measures in their area.
The GIZ Offices provide human resources and commercial support services for programmes and projects in their areas. These services must be contracted as set out individually in the respective processes and rules sections.
Furthermore, the GIZ Offices perform internal audits of the project administrations in the public-benefit sector, and by agreement for International Services projects and offices too.
Responsibilities

The IT Assistant will work within a team of other IT Professionals to provide support to colleagues in the GIZ CO and projects.
Maintain information systems, networks, and servers.
Maintain, upgrade, and install hardware and software.
Ensure that the IT systems in use comply to GIZ Standard Policies and Guidelines
Perform Troubleshooting and documentation.
Back up data
Provide user support.
Tasks
The IT Assistant performs the following tasks:
IT Infrastructure, tools, and administrative tasks:
The IT Assistant:

Installation, upgrade and maintenance of IT-Equipment. (e.g. client computer, printers, CCTV, network equipment, scanners, servers, peripheral devices)
Monitors the state of hardware and software in use for security aspects
Tests new hardware systems, and identifies options for upgrading existing systems and peripherals
Ensures and executes of patch management for all hardware devices.
Maintains all GIZ standards (e.g., Office 365, WINPACCS, SAP, Payroll) and custom software used in country and project offices.
Keeps an inventory of software and hardware
Monitors the internet connections in use to ensure maximum uptime
Maintains a segmented local area network (LAN)
Implements security protocols and procedures to prevent potential threats
Creates user accounts and performs access control documents and maintains IT processes, IT instructions and carries out general IT administration tasks
Review audit Logs
Keeps up with all the latest IT developments of GIZ DIGITS Department (Headquarters)
Incorporates market developments in alignment with DIGITS Department
IT Security:
The IT Assistant under the direction of the Head of Unit:

Implements IT security measures in country offices and projects
Helps implementing ISMS in alliance with GIZ Headquarters strategy and local Information Security Officer
Monitors vulnerabilities in the communications networks to prevent data leaks
Helps regularly update antivirus software and relevant operating system updates/patches to ensure a secure working environment
Helps maintain user permissions to prevent unauthorized access
Safeguards the system against hackers
Knowledge and experience in Incident and Escalation Management
General Tasks
The IT Assistant under the direction of other IT Professionals in the team:

Resolves all technical and connectivity issues, prepares all the necessary information, and provides phone support
Ensures an IT emergency service
Assists in advising on IT projects (IT Infrastructure/ security/ development)
Connect well to colleagues from GIZ division DIGITS and other IT professionals for best practice exchange
Performs other duties and tasks at the request of the IT Manager
Prepare on a regular base oral and written reports and analyses for a wide range of stakeholders
Required Qualifications, Competencies and Experience
Qualifications:

B.Sc or HND in IT related discipline.
Certification for Microsoft Windows Server 2019/2022, Windows 10/11 and MS Office 2019/365 or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of IT hardware and software used, computer network systems, database software, network security.
Ideally, knowledge of GIZ systems and specific GIZ software (SAP, WINPACCS, etc.).
Professional experience:

1-3 years’ experience in an IT position or similar experience in IT area
Desired Additional Qualifications, Competencies, and Experiences:

Good presentation, communication, and reporting skills with the ability to present complex technical details in a simple business context.
Good time management and focus on results.
Working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g., Office 365)
Good knowledge and command of the English is a must and team spirit.
Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with the Manager.
Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 4

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and letter of motivation as one document with complete contact details to: rruitment-nigeria@giz.de using vacancy no. "034" as the subject of the email.


5. Job Title: Contract and Procurement Officer

Vacancy No.: 035
Location: Abuja
Organization: GIZ Nigeria, FRSD

Background
GIZ. Solutions that work:

As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, we are dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world.
GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security.
The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe – from the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector, and governments of other countries.
We work with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. Our main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
The registered offices of GIZ are in Bonn and Eschborn. Our approximately 23,500 employees, almost 70 percent of whom are national personnel, work in a round 120 countries (July 2020)
GIZ has worked in Nigeria since 1974.
Since 2004, GIZ has maintained a country office in the capital city Abuja. Currently 361 national and 66 international employees, 19 regional staff, 4 integrated specialists and 3 development workers are working in the country (June 2020).
The Project

ECOWAS Fund for Regional Stabilization and Development (FRSD) The " TC-Fund for Regional Stabilisation and Development in Fragile Regions in ECOWAS Member States" is financed by the Federal Ministry for Development and Cooperation (BMZ) and implemented in cooperation with the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) in selected ECOWAS member states.
The project advises the ECOWAS Commission on the establishment of a fund as a sustainable instrument for shaping social and economic stabilisation processes in the region and has been piloting a measure in The Gambia since 2019.
The ECOWAS Stabilisation Fund has two funding windows for financial (FC) and technical cooperation (TC) tasks in the form of a joint political governance structure (ECOWAS Commission, BMZ).
Together with the partner, the programme examines needs to improve the employment and income situation of young people and strengthen social cohesion in Guinea-Bissau, Niger and Mali. Selected projects will be implemented in the TC funding window by national implementation partners from 2022
Responsibilities
The contract and procurement officer is responsible for:

Managing procurement requests in accordance with GIZ rules and procedures and applicable requirements in public procurement law.
Informing projects and programmes on time about the status of procurement processes and particularly in the event of delays.
Coordinating and communicating effectively with colleagues in the project, the Country Office and Regional Offices
Tasks
Procurement:
The contract and procurement officer:

Oversees the procurement of services and goods throughout the entire procurement cycle.
Maintains a vendor database, a tracking sheet, SOPs and other data relevant to the optimization of processes.
Maintains an overview of procurement templates in Country Offices across the region.
Provides training in applicable procurement procedures to a wider audience within the cluster.
Contract services:
The contract and procurement officer:

Oversees contract development management activities.
Liaises with GIZ Country Offices in the ECOWAS region and with procurement division in Germany to process procurement requests, as necessary.
Provides quality control for Terms of References and contract request documents.
Proactively informs all stakeholders about the status of procurement requests and suggests solutions to overcome bottlenecks and problems.
Provides quality control for draft contracts.
Serves as primary contact during contract negotiations.
Manages requests for contract amendments
Carries out market research and provides advise on suitable vendors/consultants/service providers;
Manages procurement requests for under 2,500 EUR in line with GIZ Rules and Regulations;
Checks received items, in close consultation with requesting officers.
Other duties/additional tasks:
The contract and procurement officer:

Performs other duties and tasks at the request of the supervisor.
Required Qualifications, Competences, and Experience
Qualifications:

Degree in Business Administration or a related field of study Professional experience
5 years’ professional experience as a procurement officer in the private, public or non-profit sectors.
Relevant experience in international organization/technical cooperation agencies is an added advantage; relevant experience in GIZ is a strong advantage.
Relevant experience with EU-cofunded project is a strong advantage.
Other Knowledge, Additional Competences:

Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to negotiate, establish, and administer contracts
Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Excellent team player
Ability to work remotely and in an office context
Accurate and precise attention to detail
Customer service skills
Excellent spoken and written language skills in English required; spoken and written fluency in French highly desirable.
Salary
According to GIZ salary scale for Band 4

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2024

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and letter of motivation as one document with complete contact details to: recruitment-nigeria@giz.de using vacancy no. "035" as the subject of the email.



[I]Note[/i]
GIZ is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity.
All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, age, sex, ethnicity, race, and religion are encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) is preparing for an anticipated multi-million-dollar, multi-year USAID Feed the Future Nigeria Resilience Activity, which will support poverty reduction for vulnerable households. This effort will contribute to DDI's' agriculture and livelihoods program areas and ongoing efforts to promote resilience, recovery, and development within Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager - Feed the Future (FTF) Nigeria Resilience Activity at Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI) - Abuja & Sokoto

Location: Abuja or Sokoto, Nigeria.
Position Type Full-Time

Job Summary

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager will provide leadership in ensuring high quality monitoring and evaluation of the Nigeria Resilience Activity while liaising with the technical programming staff of the Activity and sub-recipients.
The MEL Manager will be accountable for all the monitoring and evaluation, accountability, learning and documentation of technical project related activities, results and program quality.

The MEL Manager will lead in routine data analysis and liaises with technical program staff to identify and address issues in a timely manner.
The MEL Manager will work closely with the technical staff in knowledge management by documenting processes, successes and lessons learned throughout project implementation.
The MEL Manager is accountable for overseeing the development, implementation, and adherence to monitoring and evaluation systems, work plans, and technical program quality standards. This includes managing processes, procedures, and reporting requirements.
The MEL Manager ensures compliance with USG and DDI regulations and best practices for all project sub-recipients, DDI, and individual consortium member organizations of the Nigeria Resilience Project.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Provide guidance and technical assistance to the project sub-recipients, local governments and staff to facilitate institutional capacity assessment to identify major challenges and develop effective capacity building plans and documentation of results.
Lead the project consortium partners and all sub-recipients to support the tracking and achievement of the project targets and in close collaboration with the Nigeria Resilience Project M&E Associates, develop a comprehensive M&E system, tools and plans for measuring performance at partner and consortium level.
Facilitate the realignment and harmonization of the Activity's targeting strategies to ensure effective integration and implementation of interventions (periodically review jointly for relevance and effectiveness).
Along with the COP, periodically review progress, integration with other USG-funded partners and achievements of the project to identify bottlenecks and recommend appropriate actions to maintain the program on target.
Ensure that the M&E system provides accurate and timely data for project reports to donors and the Government of Nigeria.
Support and develop guidelines to accompany the data collection and analysis tools for reports in consultation with the project M&E staff and respective technical and program staff.
Provide leadership support to all donor's reporting requirements (including quarterly, semi-annual and annual technical reports) in a timely manner in coordination with the COP/DCOP.
Key Qualifications and Requirements

A Master's Degree or higher in Monitoring and Evaluation, Agriculture, Statistics, Economics, or Business Administration;
A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in managing performance monitoring plans, evaluation, collaboration, learning, and adapting (CLA) approach (preferably with knowledge of USAID's CLA approach), and an understanding of agriculture production, market systems and livelihood programming; and

At least (5) years of practical experience in using monitoring, evaluation and learning activities to inform activity implementation and results.
Application
Closing Date: 31st May, 2024; 5:00 PM WAT

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and Resumes to: recruitment@ddinigeria.org using "Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager" as the subject of the email

Job Title: Chief of Party, Feed the Future (FTF) Nigeria Resilience Activity

Location: Abuja or Sokoto
Position Type: Full-Time

Job Summary
The Chief of Party (COP) will have overall responsibility for the Nigeria Resilience Activity.
Responsibilities include meeting Activity objectives and deliverables while providing overall leadership in technical, administrative, operational, and management aspects.
The COP will act as the primary relationship manager for the project with USAID/Nigeria, Government of Nigeria, partners and external stakeholders.
Specific Responsibilities

Provide overall strategic guidance, leadership, management and general technical oversight of the entire Activity, with a strong focus on achieving defined results.
Act as the key liaison with USAID, Government of Nigeria, all implementing partners and stakeholders involved with the program.
Provide technical leadership and specific directions to design and implement streamlined interventions that enable households to break out of recurrent stress and crises and achieve results in accordance with FGN and donor standards.
Represent the Activity and present its work nationally and globally to DDI leadership, the donor, partners, and other stakeholders.
Lead, manage, supervise and mentor Activity staff and consortium partners.
Ensure high-quality monitoring and evaluation of Activity impact and timely submission of donor reports and deliverables.
Ensure compliance with DDI and USAID policies and requirements
Key Qualifications and Requirements

A Master's Degree or higher in Agriculture, Economics, or Business Administration;
A minimum of ten (10) years of significant in-country experience and of being a Chief of Party in managing large (preferably $5 million and above) livelihood, agricultural development activities, with knowledge of resilience programming and preferrably the Nigerian context;
At least five years of field-based work in a conflict-prone and/or active insurgency and banditry environment;
Demonstrated ability to be collaborative across activities while utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills, with evidence of the ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, other activities, NGOs);
Demonstrated capacity to advance collaborative learning and adaptive management, including but not limited to collaboration and coordination with other FTF and donor-funded activities.
Demonstrated capacity to manage complex teams, including problem solving skills, and capacity to meet deadlines and deliver quality deliverables to meet objectives; and
Very strong written and verbal communication skills (proficiency in English).
Ability to communicate in Hausa language is a plus.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2024; 5:00 PM WAT

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and Resumes to:
recruitment@ddinigeria.org using "Chief of Party" as the subject of the email

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and notified of the next steps

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an allied organization to Family Health International (FHI 360) with co-existing and mutually supportive interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities served. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER: will ensure the smooth operation of the organization’s facilities, inventory, fleet and travel management by implementing and evaluating maintenance and improvement programs as they relate to the continuous operation of the organization’s transport fleet, facilities and buildings. He/she will work with the Director of Operations to take up the responsibility for effective utilization of resources including staff with diverse range of capabilities.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

BS/BA in Business Administration, Engineering, Estate Management or related field with 7-9 years relevant experience with at least 5 years of supervisory experience in operations, maintenance, and/or administration of facilities/fleet management.
or MS/MA in Business Administration, Engineering, Estate Management, or related field with 5-7 years relevant experience with at least 5 years of supervisory experience in operations, maintenance, and/or administration of facilities/fleet management.
Other relevant professional/management certifications will be an added advantage.
Familiarity with donor-funded procurement rules and regulations (particularly experience with USAID procurement regulations) is required.
Method of application: Interested and Qualified candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-F&AJobs@ahnigeria.org

Vacancy closes: Friday, May 10th, 2024

Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

https://ahnigeria.org/jobs/administrative-manager/

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UNDP- Portfolio Advisor


Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Policy, Public Policy, Politics, Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration or a related area is required. Or
A first-level univ
ersity degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.




Experience:
Minimum of 10 years (with master’s degree) or 12 years (with bachelor’s degree) of substantive experience and results in development in a governmental, multilateral or civil society organization in a multi-cultural setting; working with national, regional and international entities is required.
At least 3 or more years of senior-level management responsibilities of similar size and complexity is an asset.
Experience in coordinating the knowledge sharing and learning culture in an organization, across teams is an asset.
Demonstrated experience and excellent knowledge of operations functional areas is required.
Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), database packages, and web-based management systems such as ERP is required.
Language:
Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Knowledge of another UN language would be an asset

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Delivery Associates -Senior Consultant (PMO Specialist) - Nigeria

Delivery Associates help governments, foundations, and social impact organizations all over the world turn big ideas, campaign promises, and ambitious goals into everyday reality for the people they serve. With over ten years of experience and expert staff guiding our work, Delivery Associates has delivered impact in areas ranging from education reform in the US to microfinance in South America to agricultural reform in Africa and the Middle East. We approach every problem with a strong bias towards implementation, an open mind to possibilities, empathy for governments and residents, and a strong values system. We are always asking ourselves, our partners, and our clients: What would it take to make change happen?

Senior Consultant (PMO Specialist) - Nigeria

As a PMO Specialist, you will support the delivery of prioritized interventions that would improve the lives and livelihood of Nigerians. You will be embedded and work closely with stakeholders across the entire implementation chain, including senior government officials, implementing partners, private sector players across the federal, state, and local governments. Working in this role will require a sharp focus on delivering tangible results by monitoring progress and rapidly solving problems as they arise. This is a contractor role, being offered as a 2-year fixed term engagement in Abuja, Nigeria. There may be an opportunity for the contract to be extended after the initial 2-year period depending on performance of the PMO Associate and prevailing business needs, and an opportunity to transition to a full time role within Delivery Associates.
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Key Responsibilities.

Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders responsible for the implementation of the prioritized interventions.
Lead the planning, scheduling, and tracking of progress against deliverables and milestones for prioritized interventions.
Provide data-informed insights and recommendations to accelerate implementation of the interventions.
Lead the capacity building efforts and engagements with stakeholders that the PMO works closely with.
Plan and execute stakeholder engagements, ensuring the smooth flow of routine meetings.
Produce reports that detail project status, risks, and other critical metrics that feed into key routines such as monthly progress notes, etc.
Identify potential project risks, analyze their impact, and develop mitigation strategies.
Foster a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Other related responsibilities as may be advised by the PMO Lead.
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Skill sets.

We work closely in diverse, global teams, leaning on each other’s strengths. We don’t expect any one person to do all these things perfectly. Our teams are made up of people who can:
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Build relationships: Earn trust and influence among diverse stakeholders, especially in the public sector or nonprofit world.
Facilitate and coach: Run effective meetings and workshops that drive towards problem solving and consensus.
Analyze data and visualize: Collect, manage, and analyze raw data to extract actionable insights and recommendations and visualize it for decision making.
Model data to identify patterns and forecast future trends: Utilize advanced analytical techniques and tools to reveal relationships within datasets, enabling prediction of outcomes and informed decision-making.
Write and communicate clearly: Turn complex problems or insights into clear memos and well-structured slides; speak clearly and concisely in remote and in-person settings. Be able to simplify complexity, translating technical language into digestible narratives that enable great decision making of different audiences.
Prioritize and manage projects: Bring clear structure and planning to day-to-day work and communication.
Solve problems: Break down problems and identify root causes before developing hypotheses and solutions.
Stay focused: Navigate complexity, especially in policy and program implementation, consistently steering large coalitions back to a single-minded focus on priority outcomes.
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Mindsets.

We work well with people who are:
Adaptable: Public sector work is dynamic. Our people are, too.
Analytical: We identify, dissect, and solve complex problems.
Accountable: We work collaboratively but self-sufficiently; oversight is often minimal.
Driven: Our work is important, so it’s important we do it well.
Curious: We never stop learning from our clients, colleagues, and partners.
Collaborative: We are flexible, thoughtful and team players.
Inclusive: We embrace all voices and backgrounds; it enriches our work.
Resilient: We deliver results that are typically difficult to achieve. We stay on track and do not give up.
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Required Skills/Experience:

Master’s degree or advanced undergraduate degree in public policy, public administration, business administration or related fields.
4-6 years of full time experience with a successful record in top consulting firms, governments, or international organizations.
Prior experience in a client-facing role in public sector contexts
Strong proficiency in data analysis is required.
Strong proficiency in project implementation and experience in delivery are required.
Courses of study and/or experience in agriculture-related fields are also highly preferable.
Must have business-level proficiency in English.
Ability to travel to states across Nigeria (approximately 20-30% of travel time is required).
Candidates must be living in Abuja or willing to relocate to Abuja for the duration of this contract.
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What we offer:

Exposure to senior leaders in government, nonprofits, NGOs, and other social impact organizations.
Opportunity to be part of a growing organization working on transformative projects around the world.
Competitive compensation, capacity building and skills development in deliverology, and exposure and access to a global talent pool of delivery specialists.
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To learn more about the job: https://www.deliveryassociates.com/careers/senior-consultant-pmo-specialist-nigeria

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Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.
Award Management Officer - (Nigerian Nationals Only)
Abuja, FCT (Federal Capital Territory), Nigeria (On-site)

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Interim Supply & Logistics Coordinator

Interim Supply & Logistics Coordinator
Date: 2 May 2024
JOB DETAILS


LOCATION: Abuja
CONTRACT TYPE: 1 Year - Fixed Term
INTERNAL JOB GRADE: C2
DEPARTMENT and TEAM: Management
SALARY: N9,533,946 (Annual Gross)
HOURS (FTE) - 40hrs



FLEXIBLE WORKING
We believe flexible working is key to building the Organization of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. We think this role would work particularly well as Full Time.



COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.



OXFAM PURPOSE:
To work with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering.



JOB PURPOSE:
To provide pro-active and efficient logistics support to the Oxfam programme teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of our programmes. This entails managing the procurement of all items, supplies and services required by programme in addition, the role will be expected to provide support and training to Oxfam programme partners in Logistics skills and to help such organization to establish effective logistics procedures.



ROLE REPORTS TO: The Business Support Manager
ROLES REPORTING TO THIS POST: Supply & Logistics Officer
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: N/A



DIMENSIONS- Main Tasks-General:
• Responsible for supply functions (procurement, stocks, transport)
• Responsible for the management of assets & equipment as per Oxfam procedures
• Responsible for fleet management and travel arrangements
• Coordinate with staff, suppliers and other concerns on issues related to Supply Chain & assets
• Support Partners (assessment/ capacity building)
• To lead and support capacity building for Oxfam Supply & Logistics team
• To supervise and support all logistic personnel working for Oxfam in Nigeria.
• To assist the Programme Managers with logistics advice during the drafting of new project proposals and report monthly on all logistics activities.
• Maintain familiarity with donor compliance issues, ensuring all projects are compliant with donor and Oxfam procedures/ requirements and that appropriate documentation of projects for transparency and future donor inspection/ audit is in place.
• Lead any new office and guest house set-up at the field level to meet the minimum Oxfam standards in compliance with security/ safety and facility (infrastructure, construction, assessment of the local market is explored and carried out)
• Make assessments of logistics issues and needs of new emergency situations /responses.
• Ensure contingency stocks are in place in the field bases (food, water, fuel, basic medical supplies) in case of need for hibernation, and in all vehicles, in case of need of evacuation.



Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Procurement
• Ensure all procurements are done in a transparent, competitive, and professional manner in line with Oxfam procedures and donor requirements.
• Manage and lead on purchasing decisions, tenders, advice and support to the programme department and teams. Ensure that delivery delays are minimised, in case of delays make sure that it’s communicated to requester.
• Lead in the tenders for procurement of high value material with support of Business Support Manager.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships, work to develop framework agreements where appropriate to achieve the most favourable terms for Oxfam.
• Ensure that supplier payments are processed timely.
• Conduct regular performance assessments and reviews of suppliers to ensure they are working according to Oxfam standards and objectives and delivering the service expected, taking corrective action as necessary.
• Coordinate with other departments on procurement issues as well as the Finance department on payments.
• Responsible for preparation, execution, and follow-up of procurement contracts / agreements (Supply, framework agreement, vehicle rental, security etc.)
• Manage In-Kind Donations as per Oxfam’s procedure.
• Provide timely information to the Business Support Manager (BSM)and Humanitarian Programme Manager and programme department, on local and international procurement by maintaining a requisition tracking system.



Stock & Transport Management
• Ensure the management of stock and warehouse according to the procedures outlined in the Supply and Logistics Manual
• Participate and ensure the selection of warehouse according to standard (Access, Space, safety & security)
• Reception of material from suppliers by ensuring the compliance with Purchase Order (Quantity / Quality)
• Issue GRN for each transaction related to reception of material.
• In case of any issue with quality / quantity, report to supplier
• Make sure issuance of material to relevant department after receiving Stock Request validated by authorized person (s)
• Keep bin cards / stock cards updated all the time.
• Conduct Physical stock count after every 3 months.
• Raise alert in case of low stock for critical supplies when stock level reached to minimum.
• Maintain good arrangement and hygiene in warehouse.
• Keep the dangerous goods (chemical, flammable) separately in warehouse.
• Responsible to ensure that personals working in warehouse are protected from any threat / hazard.
• Manage transportation of material in to project sites.
• Ensure the availability of delivery documents for material transported (Waybill etc.)
• Manage, monitor all stocks in country and establish a disposal plan in accordance with the donor’s requirement and with country management team consultation.



Assets and Equipment Management
• Ensure that Assets & Equipment lists are updated all the time.
• Conduct physical check of Assets and equipment after every 3 months.
• Ensure that all assets and equipment are tagged.
• Ensure the tracking of the assets / equipment from one location to another or one user to another.
• Ensure the use / maintenance of assets / equipment according to standards.
• Manage, monitor all stocks in country and establish a disposal plan in accordance with the donor’s requirement and with country management team consultation.
• Oversee the regulation of the use of vehicles and communications equipment.



Fleet Management
• Overall responsible for management of vehicles and generators as per standards defined in Oxfam’s Fleet Procedures
• Oversee planning of vehicle allocation to optimally serve the needs of the programme. Make sure that vehicle registrations/ insurance / fitness certificate is updated all the time
• Ensure the timely repair and maintenance of vehicles / motorbikes / generators.
• Keep the track of repair and maintenance (cost, spare parts, jobs) – only for Oxfam own vehicles.
• To ensure the monitoring of the fuel consumption and maintenance of Oxfam vehicles and the skills of the drivers. Make sure the storage of fuel in premises is according to standard (safety, control)
• Coordinate/Communicate with qualified rental car companies on issues related to car rental.
• Assess the condition of rented vehicles at the start of contract and later on regular basis until under service with Oxfam.
• Ensure the timely payment of all fleet related payment (rental, fuel) and avoid the delays.
• Participate in procurement process for selection of workshops and spare parts suppliers – only for Oxfam own vehicles.
• Coordinate / communicate with qualified vehicles workshops on issues related to repair and maintenance of vehicles – only for Oxfam own vehicles.
• Coordinate with insurance company to claim the insurances – only for Oxfam own vehicles.
• Ensure the good archiving of fleet documents (administrative documents, log books, fuel record etc.)
• Conduct / arrange the driving tests for Oxfam’s staff wish to drive the cars – only for Oxfam own vehicles.



Administrative Support
• Supervise the arrangement of hotels for Oxfam staff related persons.
• Supervise the arrangement of air tickets for Oxfam staff or related persons.
• Coordinate with regional / Oxford shared services for travel arrangement (hotel / tickets etc.)



People Management
• Line manage Logistics Officers in Abuja and a the Field Logistician in Taraba and Adamawa sub-offices, ensure appropriate logistical Oxfam systems/ procedures are in place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently in the emergency programme setting.To provide support and training to the logistic teams, and capacity build logistics staff on with on the job training and mentoring to enable them to deliver with limited supervision.
• Responsible for creating monthly planning by considering the organization priorities.
• Support line managed staff to produce annual objectives in line with organisational and programme priorities and provide regular feedback on staff’s performance in their role.
• With support of the country HR team pro-actively address any employee concerns in a timely manner and leading on staff development and capacity building/strengthening through training, mentorship and or coaching.



Reporting
• Preparation of monthly KPI reporting on logistics activities to the management.
• Provide other reports such as Requisition Tracking Sheet, Asset & Equipment Register, Stock and Fleet reports
• Make the Logistics Assessment Tool- LAT assessment tool at least once a year and implement its action plans


PERSON SPECIFICATION
Most importantly, every individual at Oxfam Novib in Nigeria needs to be able to:
• Live our values of INCLUSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, EMPOWERMENT, COURAGE, SOLIDARITY and EQUALITY (read more about these here)
• Ensure you commit to our ORGANIZATIONAL ATTRIBUTES (including adhering to the Code of Conduct):
1. Be committed to our feminist principles, and to applying them in your day-to-day behaviour and your work. Be ready to keep learning, with accountability to those who experience oppression as a result of their identities, such as their gender, race/ethnicity, disability, class etc.

2. Be committed to undertaking Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adhering to relevant policies, to ensure all people who come into Oxfam are as safe as possible.



EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
Educational, Experience and Technical Competencies
ESSENTIAL
• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or any other relevant discipline of study.
• Professional accreditation certification in Logistics/Supply Chain Management especially CHL, CHSCM, CIPS, CILT
• Minimum of 6 years “hands-on” working experience in logistics/procurement systems, warehouse and fleet management with an international NGO including atleast 1 years at supervisory level.
• Good understanding of working with donor requirements (EU/ECHO, BMZ, DRA, SIDA, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication skills (oral and written), report writing skills and negotiation skills.
• Well-developed conceptual, critical, and analytical thinking with the ability to convey complex information in a straightforward, interesting way, and influencing this to a wider audience.
• Ability to take the initiative and work independently as well as work as a team player – supporting other departments. The ability to remain calm whilst dealing with conflicting priorities/work under pressure is essential.
• Critical focus on providing a superior service level to managers and colleagues and delivering agreed results within time and budget constraints and to expected standards.
• A high level of self-awareness, personal energy, stamina, and flexibility. Ability to work creatively, effectively and under my own initiative.
• Proven experience as a team worker and demonstrably cooperative with members of other teams, responding quickly and accurately to queries and issues.
• Experience using a computerized system (Ms. Word, Excel, Procurement software, etc.)
• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting women’s rights and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.
• Knowledge or appreciation of Nigeria in terms of its political, economic and social trends plus a good understanding of the key development and humanitarian issues in the region.

Desirable
1. Strong experience with Oxfam business systems including TRACKPOINT, EPO, and Oxfam tool will be an added advantage.
2. Master’s degree/Postgraduate degree qualifications in supply chain management and logistics.



Competencies
• Influencing: To engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organization. To spot opportunities to influence effectively and where there are no opportunities, to have the ability to create them in a respectful and impactful manner.
• Self-Awareness: To develop a high degree of self-awareness around your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others. Our self-awareness enables us to moderate and self-regulate our behaviours to control and channel our impulses for good purposes.
• Humility: To put ‘we’ before ‘me’ and place an emphasis on the power of the collective, nurture the team and play to the strengths of everyone. we are not concerned with hierarchical power, and we engage with, trust and value the knowledge and expertise of others across all levels of the organization.



Desirable
• Systems Thinking: To view problems as parts of an overall system and in relation to the whole system, rather than reacting to a specific part, outcome or event in isolation. To manage well unintended consequences of organizational decisions and actions.
• Strategic Thinking and Judgment: To use judgment, weighing risk against the imperative to act. To make decisions consistent with organizational strategies and values.



SAFER RECRUITMENT: Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

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Oxfam in Nigeria invites qualified candidates to submit applications to fill the open position within the organization.

Humanitarian Response Manager - Abuja, Nigeria

Internal Grade: C1
Contract Type: Fixed

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

i) Programme Development and Resource Mobilization (30%)
ii) Advocacy and Influencing (35%)
iii) Security Management (15%)
iv) Capacity Building of Partners and People Movements (10%)
v) People Management (10%)


Submit your application to NGA.Recruitment@oxfam.org

National Consultant for Scoping of Multigrade Teaching Practices in Nigeria, (Remote with travel to field Offices)-duration -5 months

Job no: 571504
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Abuja
Level: Consultancy
Location: Nigeria
Categories: Education
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, education

In Nigeria, UNICEF works in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfill and protect children's rights in partnership with the government, civil society, children, and families. UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally - click the link to learn more about UNICEF in Nigeria: https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/

To view the full job description, please refer to the attached...Download File TOR for Scoping of Multigrade Teaching in Nigeria_Final.docx

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

An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Education, development studies or its equivalent is required.
A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in in implementing or managing Education interventions is required.
Knowledge and experience in teaching and learning approaches (e.g., implementing multigrade interventions, Teaching at the right level) an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Hausa and/or Kanuri and Fulfulde languages will be considered as an added advantage.
Required skills:

• Experience in conducting education research studies.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.

Other skills and attributes:

• Experience working across various states of Nigeria;
• Experience in conducting education-focused Assessments.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Experience working with Nigerian government offices.
• Experience working on educational programmes at a large scale

 To view our competency framework, please visit  here.

 UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

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

Applicants must submit their financial and technical proposals along with this application. Application without these will not be considered.Use this form to provide your financial proposal Download File All-Inclusive Financial Proposal Form.docx.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Advertised: 26 Apr 2024 W. Central Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 10 May 2024 W. Central Africa Standard Time

https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/571504/national-consultant-for-scoping-of-multigrade-teaching-practices-in-nigeria-remote-with-travel-to-field-officesduration-5-months

The primary objective of the FSSP is to provide access to local technical expertise and local logistical, financial, and administrative support in Nigeria, to the Nigeria Development Program. This local technical expertise and support ensures that Canada can provide effective, efficient, high-quality, and relevant development assistance to meet development needs and priorities. The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) designed the FSSP in Nigeria to meet those needs.

The Nigeria FSSP will provide a range of services in support of the implementation of Canada’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) in Nigeria. The FSSP will enable the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) to enhance the quality of the delivery of its programming by providing a platform for mobilising highly qualified Technical Specialists in thematic and sector areas related to DFATD’s priorities and will be instrumental in enabling DFATD to deliver on commitments and results in Nigeria.
In addition, the administrative and support services provided by the FSSP will contribute to the efficiency of DFATD’s programming by providing specific local knowledge and expertise that will broaden DFATD knowledge of local development issues and inform the design and implementation of sound development strategies and will facilitate delivery of a range of technical services including strategic, technical analysis and advice in line with Canada’s development priority themes, sectors and initiatives, including cross-cutting issues; knowledge-sharing and research initiatives; monitoring of investments, including results reporting, capturing lessons learned and risk assessment; and support for emerging priorities.
The FSSP will facilitate Canada’s ongoing commitment to improving health, education, gender equality, economic resilience, conflict resolution and good governance in Nigeria.


1. Job Advertisement: Financial and Administrative Officer, Canadian Field Services Support Project (FSSP), Nigeria

Sterling Swift is currently recruiting a Financial and Administrative Officer for a proposal it is developing for Global Affairs Canada’s Field Services Support Project (FSSP) in Abuja, Nigeria. This position is conditional on the project being awarded to Sterling Swift.

FSSP Financial and Administrative Officer Main Tasks
[size=8pt]Based in Abuja Nigeria, the FSSP Financial and Administrative Officer’s tasks include but are not limited to the
following:

i. Ensuring record keeping and retention.

ii. Providing advice or assistance, as needed, in connection with local government documentation requirements, visa and work permit processes, and related services, such as arranging for security and accommodation;

iii. Managing expenditures and supporting documentation, including Travel Letters (Annex F), for eligible reimbursable expenses made under the Other Direct Costs funding envelope, if authorized and required;

iv. Preparing and reviewing financial reports.

v. Developing and managing reporting and invoicing.

vi. Assisting with travel and logistical arrangements for Technical Specialists.

vii. Managing the administrative services.

viii. assisting with logistical services, such as arranging vehicle rental, travel arrangements, event and mission planning and management, as required.

How to apply and what we are looking for

In addition to their CV’s, we would strongly advise interested applicants to provide descriptions of their top two completed projects on two separate pages, taking into account the criteria mentioned below. Add these two projects at the end of your CV and save them as one pdf document that you can load onto Linkedin. For each submission, please clearly state its overall value in Canadian Dollars, projects below $1,000,000 CAD will not be marked. Please clearly state the project length in months, the highest marks will be given to projects coordinated for 60 months or over and projects below 12 months will not be counted.
The bid is marked on a very stringent criterion. The candidate's experience will be judged only on 2 of their top completed projects. The projects must have been completed on or after June 11, 2014. Only experience as a Financial and Administrative Officer will be counted.

Academic Qualifications: The candidate will have a copy of their highest level of education completed in a relevant discipline from a recognized educational institution, this will be provided if they are selected. Candidates will have a Undergraduate degree, higher points will be awarded for a postgraduate degree. For the purposes of evaluation, "relevant discipline" is defined as a discipline related with political science, law, international development, economics, finance, business administration, project management, social sciences, engineering, or applied sciences.

Professional Designation or Certification: The candidate must have a professional certification/designation (e.g. Certified public accountant (CPA), Certified general accountant (CGA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), etc.) in accounting or finance.

Demonstrated Financial and Administrative Officer’s Experience: The candidate should demonstrate their experience in performing specific tasks through a maximum of 2 completed projects. These projects must have been completed on or after June 11 2014 , with the candidate being the Financial and Administrative Officer for a minimum of twelve consecutive months. Points will be awarded based on the demonstrated experiences, with additional points available if at least one of the two proposed projects was carried out in a developing country for International Development Assistance (IDA).

Points will be awarded per task below, if it is clearly demonstrated with at least one example, how the Financial and Administrative Officer successfully completed the task and which outcomes were reached in any one of the two submitted projects. Please make sure you show evidence of the tasks performed with examples. Kindly mention the task twice if necessary (if it was performed in both projects).

Tasks:
1.Managing and monitoring the project related expenditure in accordance with approved project budget in order to ensure that project financial data are maintained in an accurate and timely manner;
2.Preparing financial reports.
3.Administering the provision of logistical services, such as arranging vehicle rental, travel arrangements, event and mission planning and management;
4.Ensuring and maintaining record keeping and filing system.

Financial and Administrative Officer’s Experience – Time and Value: The candidate should demonstrate their previous experience in terms of time spent working as a Financial and Administrative Officer and the budgetary size of the projects. For each of the 2 submissions, the candidate should outline the duration of their involvement as the Financial and Administrative Officer, including the start and end dates, and the total budget of the project. Points will be awarded based on the demonstrated timeframes of the projects.

If you believe you meet these criteria and are interested in joining Sterling Swift's team as the Financial and Administrative Officer for the FSSP, please submit your application by the 22nd of May. We look forward to receiving your application.


2. Project Coordinator, Canadian Field Services Support Project (FSSP), Nigeria

Based in Abuja Nigeria, the FSSP Project coordinator’s tasks include but are not limited to the
following:

Facilitating communication between stakeholders to clarify requirements or resolve any queries;
Ensuring appropriate administrative oversight of service rendered, including timely delivery and quality assurance of deliverables;
Ensuring the quality of the reporting , invoices and completeness of supporting documents for services rendered;
Coordinating project activities with other stakeholders;
Administering the provision of logistical services, such as arranging vehicle rental, travel arrangements, event and mission planning, as required;
Arranging and confirming meetings;
Providing coordination services such as booking event space with interpretation, video conferencing and teleconferencing services.

How to apply and what we are looking for

In addition to their CV’s, we would strongly advise interested applicants to provide descriptions of their top two completed projects on two separate pages, taking into account the criteria mentioned below. Add these two projects at the end of your CV and save them as one pdf document that you can load onto Linkedin. For each submission, please clearly state its overall value in Canadian Dollars, projects below $1,000,000 CAD will not be marked. Please clearly state the project length in months, the highest marks will be given to projects coordinated for 60 months or over and projects below 12 months will not be counted.
The bid is marked on a very stringent criterion. The candidate's experience will be judged only on 2 of their top completed projects. The projects must have been completed on or after June 11, 2014. Only experience as a Project coordinator will be counted.

Academic Qualifications: The candidate will have a copy of their highest level of education completed in a relevant discipline from a recognized educational institution, this will be provided if they are selected. Candidates will have an Undergraduate degree; higher points will be awarded for a postgraduate degree. For the purposes of evaluation, "relevant discipline" is defined as a discipline related with political science, law, international development, economics, finance, business administration, project management, social sciences, engineering, or applied sciences.



Demonstrated Project coordinator’s Experience: The candidate should demonstrate their experience in performing specific tasks through a maximum of 2 completed projects. These projects must have been completed on or after June 11, 2014, with the candidate being the Project coordinator for a minimum of twelve consecutive months. Points will be awarded based on the demonstrated experiences, with additional points available if projects were implemented in sub-Saharan Africa or specifically in Nigeria.

Points will be awarded per task below, if it is clearly demonstrated with at least one example, how the Project coordinator successfully completed the task and which outcomes were reached in any one of the two submitted projects. Please make sure you show evidence of the tasks performed with examples. Kindly mention the task twice if necessary (if it was performed in both projects).

Tasks:
1. Facilitating communication between stakeholders to clarify requirements or resolve any queries;
2.Ensuring administrative oversight of service rendered and quality assurance of their deliverables;
3.Ensuring the quality of the reporting and invoicing for services rendered;
4.Coordinating project activities with stakeholders;
5.Administering the provision of logistical services, such as travel arrangements and event planning;
6.Arranging and confirming meetings;
7. Booking event space with interpretation, videoconferencing/teleconferencing services.

Project coordinator’s Experience – Time and Value: The candidate should demonstrate their previous experience in terms of time spent working as a Project coordinator and the budgetary size of the projects. For each of the 2 submissions, the candidate should outline the duration of their involvement as the Project coordinator, including the start and end dates, and the total budget of the project. Points will be awarded based on the demonstrated timeframes of the projects.

Project Coordinator Experience with International Development Assistance Stakeholders: Points will be awarded for clearly demonstrated experience across all 2 submitted projects, and if certain tasks were carried out. The top candidates will provide a detailed summary showing how each task was carried out, along with the associated deliverables and outcomes. The tasks are as follows.
Working with 3 or more different kinds of stakeholders across each of the 2 projects;
Integrating stakeholder priorities and needs into the planning and execution of coordinated actions;
Convening and facilitating project-related consultations and policy dialogue among stakeholders; and
Liaising and coordinating with multiple stakeholders at country or regional level, working in the sector targeted by the project.

Additional points will be awarded if the candidate demonstrates that they maintained working relationships with different types of international development assistance stakeholders in any of the following countries: Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome.

If you believe you meet these criteria and are interested in joining Sterling Swift's team as the Project coordinator for the FSSP, please submit your application by the 22nd of May. We look forward to receiving your application.

3. Manager, Canadian Field Services Support Project (FSSP), Nigeria

Based in Abuja Nigeria, the FSSP Manager’s tasks include but are not limited to the
following:


Ensuring overall quality of services provided, deliverables and management oversight provided by the FSSP, including administrative, financial and logistics management services;
Leading the development of all key FSSP documents, including Operating Procedures Manual and Annual Work Plans;
Regularly liaising with the Technical Authority, Nigeria Program at the HQ, and other relevant project stakeholders;
Developing and maintaining networks of key stakeholders (government, civil society, other donors, private sector); and
Ensuring the effective management and internal monitoring of project progress and results, including dealing with project issues and problems as they arise.
Ensuring cost-effectiveness of services delivered provided by the FSSP.


How to apply and what we are looking for

In addition to their CV’s, we would strongly advise interested applicants to provide descriptions of their top two completed projects on two separate pages, taking into account the criteria mentioned below. Add these two projects at the end of your CV and save them as one pdf document that you can load onto Linkedin. For each submission, please clearly state its overall value in Canadian Dollars, projects below $1,000,000 CAD will not be marked. Please clearly state the project length in months, the highest marks will be given to projects coordinated for 60 months or over and projects below 12 months will not be counted.
The bid is marked on a very stringent criterion. The candidate's experience will be judged only on 2 of their top completed projects. The projects must have been completed on or after June 11, 2014. Only experience as a manager will be counted.



Academic Qualifications: The candidate will have a copy of their highest level of education completed in a relevant discipline from a recognized educational institution, this will be provided if they are selected. Candidates will have a Undergraduate degree, higher points will be awarded for a postgraduate degree. For the purposes of evaluation, "relevant discipline" is defined as a discipline related with political science, law, international development, economics, finance, business administration, project management, social sciences, engineering, or applied sciences.


Demonstrated Manager’s Experience: The candidate should demonstrate their experience in performing specific tasks through a maximum of 2 completed projects. These projects must have been completed on or after June 11 2014, with the candidate being the Manager for a minimum of twelve consecutive months. Points will be awarded based on the demonstrated experiences, with additional points available if projects were implemented in sub-Saharan Africa or specifically in Nigeria.

Points will be awarded per task below, if it is clearly demonstrated with at least one example, how the Manager successfully completed the task and which outcomes were reached in any one of the two submitted projects. Please make sure you show evidence of the tasks performed with examples. Kindly mention the task twice if necessary (if it was performed in both projects).

Tasks:
Leading the development of project documents, including Operating Procedures Manual and Annual Work Plans;
Ensuring quality and management oversight of all services delivered within the project, including administrative, financial and logistics management services;
Communicating with government authorities or their representatives and other relevant project stakeholders;
Ensuring cost-effectiveness of services delivered within the project.
Ensuring the effective management of internal monitoring of project progress and results, including dealing with project issues and problems as they arise.


Manager’s Experience – Time and Value: The candidate should demonstrate their previous experience in terms of time spent working as a manager and the budgetary size of the projects. For each of the 2 submissions, the candidate should outline the duration of their involvement as the Manager, including the start and end dates, and the total budget of the project. Points will be awarded based on the demonstrated timeframes of the projects.


Manager Experience with International Development Assistance Stakeholders: Points will be awarded for clearly demonstrated experience across all 2 submitted projects, and if certain tasks were carried out. The top candidates will provide a detailed summary showing how each task was carried out, along with the associated deliverables and outcomes. The tasks are as follows.
Working with three or more distinct kinds of stakeholders across each of the 2 projects.
Developing and implementing a strategic engagement plan for regular liaison with the technical authority, DFATD HQ, and other key stakeholders.
Establishing and maintaining networks with critical stakeholders across government, civil society, other donors, and the private sector.
Assessing stakeholder needs, priorities, and expectations and aligning them with the project objective.

Additional points will be awarded if the candidate demonstrates that they maintained working relationships with different types of international development assistance stakeholders in any of the following countries: Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome.

If you believe you meet these criteria and are interested in joining Sterling Swift's team as the Manager for the FSSP, please submit your application by the 22nd of May. We look forward to receiving your application.

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The Islamic Development Bank believes that improving human dignity is at the heart of any development. We therefore seek the opportunity to employ the best and most talented individuals to work across different sectors of our activities to ensure that we deliver the most effective service in our member and non-member countries.

JOB VACANCY: Project Management Specialist RH Abuja

Business Unit: Operations Complex
Division: Country Rel.&Ser. Africa & Latin America
Department: Country relations and services Africa & Latin America
Country: Nigeria
Location: Nigeria - Abuja
Closing date: 01-Jun-2024
Job Purpose:
Under the supervision of the designated OTLs, to conduct Bank’s technical-assistance operations due-diligence, monitor day-to-day technical-assistance operations management activities, and carry out day-to-day development-project operations management activities under the guidance of Project Team within approved costs, timeliness and quality, to ensure efficient execution of the bank’s mandate to support economic development in the associated member and non-member countries.

Responsible for day-to-day communication, monitoring and implementation support to the project management units and executing agencies; supervision of project contract management and resources; preparation of implementation reports to the bank management, and proactive mitigation of project implementation issues. In addition, provide support in project preparation and appraisal, portfolio quality review, procurement review, and disbursement processes. Contribute to knowledge management agenda by identifying lessons learned from the projects.

Key Accountabilities:
Project Appraisal

Provide technical and professional support to the Operations Team Leader in the preparation of project appraisals and comprehensive due diligence of the technical, financial, procurement, institutional, economic, social and environmental aspects of the project proposals ensuring the same are in line with the operations manual and applicable policies/procedures of the Bank.

Liaise with the respective Sector Teams in CPO to further refine and enhance the project appraisal documents prior to submission for the Board approval.

Project Implementation and Monitoring

Coordinate with the respective Operations Team Leader, in all aspects the project implementation to ensure projects are completed as per the project charter/plan.

Lead the preparation of periodic project implementation assessment and support reports for each project under the portfolio to ensure implementation issues and proposed actions are documented as a reference and for smooth execution.

Maintain adequate, up-to-date, and accurate project information and key records in the bank’s operations management system.

Assess implementation progress of Bank’s approved operations and provide feedback/recommendations on bank’s position to relevant authorities/stakeholders.

Contribute to maintenance of project implementation plans to ensure ongoing monitoring of project progress, pro-active identification of issues, recommendation and implementation of action plans to resolve issues promptly.

Review implementation quality and progress of Bank’s approved operations and provide recommendations for improvements to the relevant authorities/stakeholders.

Provide inputs to the Procurement and Financial Management staff to ensure procurement of materials and disbursal of funds for the projects are in line with the policies of the Bank.

Monitor contracts and financial management activities of the projects and provide recommendations on bank’s position to relevant authorities/stakeholders.

Project Closure and Review

Provide inputs to the Task Team Leader in the development of project completion reports, at the completion of each project.

Compile inputs for the Sectoral Teams in CPO ensuring lessons learnt during the project implementation are recorded as reference for the future projects.

General Project Management

Provide inputs to Operations Team Leader during the operational cycle of the projects to ensure necessary operational policies and procedures are followed and improvements suggested are being implemented.

Support Operations Team Leader in engaging external expertise according to the bank’s procurement policy, to complement internal resources, ensuring quality project due diligence, implementation and lessons mining.

Academic and professional qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Economics or related fields.

Additional qualification or certification in Project Management lime PMP would be desirable.

Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the development sector with an MDB or an International NGO.

Skills & Necessary Knowledge:
Project Management skills.

People Management skills.

Quality Management.

Results Orientation.

Time and resource management.

Building Relationships

Passion for Excellence

Problem Solving skills

Vendor Management

Global Trends and Challenges in the specific sector.

IT skills, especially in project management.

Languages:
English - Mandatory


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