Organization: Terre des hommes – Nigeria

Position: Case Work Officer – ECHO

Location: MMC, Jere, Monguno & Banki, Borno State, Nigeria

Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension

Advert Closing date: 24^th May 2024

About Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh)

Terre des hommes (Tdh) is the leading Swiss child relief agency. The Foundation has been helping children in need for over 50 years, defending their rights regardless of their race, creed, or political affiliation. In over 30 countries, Tdh protects children against exploitation, and violence, improves children’s and their mother’s health, and provides emergency psychological and material support in humanitarian crises.

General job description:

The purpose of the position is to support the most vulnerable and at-risk boys, girls, men, and women through the provision of integrated, safe, and confidential case management services implemented in accordance with the Inter-Agency Case Management Guidelines. The post holder will be in charge of implementing case management activities to ensure high-quality case management service delivery. The job location depends on the assignment and might change based on the project’s evolving needs.

Responsibilities & Tasks

Case Management

• Provide individually tailored comprehensive Child Protection Case Management Services to Unaccompanied, Separated, and Other Vulnerable Children in line with the Case Management Standard Operating Procedures.
• Receive and provide referral services for specialized case management services.
• Ensure the confidentiality of the information collected during the case management services and input the information on digital platforms.
• Establish a harmonious working environment with a wide range of stakeholders more specifically, children, beneficiaries, service providers, community leaders, religious leaders, and local government authorities.
• Raise the profile of case management services in the project area by training volunteers and raising awareness in the community.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of Community Based Child Protection mechanisms.
• Make strong efforts for the sustainability of the Community Based Child Protection Mechanisms by linking them to government structures and long-term programs/projects.
• Submit detailed weekly and monthly activity reports to the Case Management Supervisor
• Provide weekly and monthly situation report on the context and the evolving risks and threats hampering the protection and wellbeing of children in Tdh project location. 

Other

• Fully comply with Tdh Code of Conduct and ensure Child Safeguarding Policy is always upheld.
• Ensure adherence to Tdh standards and quality requirements in all the project activities.
• Adhere to and ensure the team under her/his responsibility follows Tdh administrative and logistical regulations and procedures.

The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

Security and Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to Tdh Security Regulations and promptly report any incidents or risks.
• Fully comply with Tdh’s Global Code of Conduct, including safeguarding policies, anti-fraud/corruption policies, and those related to the prevention of financing criminal activities. Systematically report any breaches through the whistle-blowing framework.
• Promote awareness within the Foundation regarding abuse, violence, and related rights, respecting the rights and dignity of children, community members, and staff.
• Commit to Tdh’s risk-management policies, including the Child Safeguarding Policy, Policy on Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Directive on Staff Misconduct, Safety and Security Policy, and Anti-Fraud/Corruption policies.
• Develop a culture of open and informed leadership to reduce the risk of abuse and harm in our work with children and communities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Knowledge of child protection, human rights, and relevant international standards and guidelines.

Skills:

• Experience in providing comprehensive case management services, particularly for vulnerable children and families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with various stakeholders, including beneficiaries, community leaders, and government authorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Knowledge of digital platforms for data input and reporting.
• Training and capacity-building skills to raise awareness and support the establishment of Community Based Child Protection mechanisms.
• Proficiency in reporting and documentation, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commitment to upholding organizational codes of conduct and child safeguarding policies.
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving project needs and contexts.

Note :

• Applications will be processed on a rolling basis.

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Grants/Partnership Technical Senior officer At Future Resilience and Development Foundation

Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD) is a registered non-profit organization with the corporate affairs commission, in accordance with the Nigerian Law, FRAD work in both humanitarian and development sector to build the resilience of Vulnerable populations through our interventions in thematic areas of WASH, Nutrition, Protection, Education and early recovery and livelihood. Over the years, FRAD has reached more than 19,000 children, men, women and girls through its various interventions.

FRAD work with the Mission to build the Resilience of vulnerable populations using locally available solutions that ensure participation and bring meaningful development, leaving no one behind. Our Mission and Vision guides our programming to ensure no one is left behind

RECRUITMENT TYPE – Re-advertised

Position: Grants/Partnership Technical Senior officer

Job Type: Contract

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in grants management is required. A minimum of four (4) years of general working experience is required.

Qualification: A University Degree in Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management, or a related field is required.            

Location: Maiduguri, Borno state

Job Field: Non Profit

Performance measures:

The performance of the grants and partnership Technical Senior officer will be measured using the following:

• Track the number of grants secured within a specific period.
•  Calculate the percentage of successfully acquired grants out of the total applications submitted,
• Measure the total monetary value of grants secured during a designated timeframe.
• Assess the positions ability to secure grants from various sources, including government agencies, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Quantify the Officer’s success in initiating new partnerships aligned with FRAD’s goals.
• Measure the ability to maintain and strengthen relationships with current partners.
• Evaluate the overall quality of grant proposals in terms of sustainability, clarity, alignment with organizational goals, and adherence to donor guidelines.
• Assess the accuracy of proposed budgets compared to actual expenditures.
•  Evaluate the Officer’s ability to optimize resources within the proposed budget.
• Evaluate how promptly the Officer submits required reports to funding partners.
• Assess the effectiveness of impact reports in showcasing the outcomes and success of funded projects.
• Monitor attendance and participation in relevant conferences, workshops, and networking events.
• Track the number of new contacts made at events and the subsequent development of these connections.
• Manage sub grantees of FRAD and provide technical support to FRAD’s partners

Functions / Day to day activities:

The day-to-day activity of the grants and partnership Senior Technical officer for FRAD Foundation are as follows:

Grants Proposal Development:

• Research potential funding opportunities from Donor agencies, foundations, and other available sources.
• Develop strong grant proposals, and ensure alignment with FRAD’s goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with the program manager and other stakeholders to gather relevant proposal information.
• Participate in work and activity planning to align the grant programming with overall project activities.
• Add to the development of timeline and details required for any activities needing grants; conduct market search and price analysis in coordination with technical and procurement staff. 
• Coordinates with staff requesting grants to prepare Request for Concepts and other expression of interest.

• Assist in the process and development of calls for proposals, participate, take meeting notes, and manage records in subsequent review processes, co-design, kick-offs, and collaborative strategy meetings
• Manage sub grantee of partners to ensure compliance to donor regulations and processes.
• Administered organization capacity assessment (OCA) to partners and develop organization capacity development plan.
• Track partners spending and also initiate process of funds request with partners for timely disbursement of funds.

Relationship Building:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with potential funding partners, including donors, foundations, and corporations and sub-grantees.
• Network within the philanthropic community to identify new funding prospects.
• Attend events and conferences to establish connections and promote the organization’s work.
• Promote FRAD’s initiatives to potential partners with similar interest as FRAD Foundation.

Grants Management:

• Oversee the entire grant lifecycle, from application to reporting.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.
• Work closely with finance and program teams to track budget allocations and expenditures related to grants

Partnership Development:

• Identify and initiate partnerships with other organizations, NGOs, and businesses that align with FRAD’s mission and vision.
• Negotiate terms of partnership agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective implementation of partnership activities.
• Work with the Program manager and Executive Director to gain and advocate for more partnerships.

Proposal Budgeting:

• Collaborate with finance teams to develop accurate and realistic budgets for grant proposals.
• Ensure that proposed budgets align with the organization’s financial policies and guidelines.
• Manage partner’s budget and track spending of partners to ensure it is according to the Budget approved.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Support gathering feedback from recipients for monitoring, evaluation, and learning purposes.
• Conduct necessary data collection and provide required information and data to the monitoring and evaluation department in the required format.
• When necessary, perform site visits to monitor Performance.
• When needed conduct financial and programmatic audits during implementation. 

Communication and Advocacy:

• Develop communication materials highlighting the impact of grants and partnerships for the FRAD Foundation.
• Advocate for FRAD’s work through various channels, including social media, conferences, and publications.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Stay informed about changes in regulations and compliance requirements related to grants.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with grants and partnerships.

Database Management:

• Maintain an updated database of funding opportunities, partners, and relevant contacts.
• Track and report on the success rate of grant applications and partnership development efforts.

Capacity Building:

• Provide training and support to internal teams on best practices for grant management and partnership development.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and share knowledge within the organization

Any other task assigned by the management.

Requirement:

• Prior experience with internationally funded projects is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating budgets, reviewing financial reports, preparing for and monitoring audits, and file management.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and efficiently handle multiple tasks.
• PSEA and Safeguarding certificate
• Ability to work under own initiative or as a part of a team.
• Experience working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Fluency in Hausa and one of the languages spoken in North-East Nigeria is preferable.

Desirable skills:

• Honesty/ integrity
• Accountability
• team player
• ambition
• professionalism 
• collaboration
• Creativity
• Collaboration
• Attention to details

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending their application CV and cover letter in One Document to the following email address: hr.admin@fradfoundation.org. Note that this position will be assessed on a rolling basis

Note

• The title of the position must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis due to urgency of need of the position  Successful candidate will be required to resumed on immediately  after successful reference check.
• Women are strongly encouraged to apply.