Five Teams Empowerment Initiative (5TEi) is a Frontline National Humanitarian and Development Non-governmental Organization NGO with presence in Nigeria that implements a range of portfolio through purposeful of Healthcare and Health Systems, Nutrition and Livelihood, Education and Behavioral Change, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, General Protection and Gender Mainstreaming. Supports provided are centered on human right based approach equity lens while ensuring accountability, responsiveness and resilience.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Technical Assistant CMAM

Location: Kukawa Borno State.

Employment Type: Contract

Job Duration: 12 Months Extendable

Closing Date: 30/April/2024

Job Description

Basic Function:

Position is responsible for treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) with and without complications, provide nutrition rehabilitation among admitted SAM cases and prevent further deterioration through provision of therapeutic feeds, routine, and specialized medicines. He/ She will oversee health and nutrition counseling, capacity building of CMAM assistants.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead community outreach activities, mid upper arm circumference screening/Active case finding for malnutrition in children under-5.
• Provision of OTP services in target communities and Internally Displaced Persons camp. Conduct defaulter tracing, follow-up visits and deliver key messages at the OTP site.
• Oversee timely identification of complications, non-responder, and two-way referrals to the stabilization center (SC) based on set criteria
• Develop Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) workplan, produce trend of malnutrition based on admission, carry-out mortality audit at the OTP
• Support M & E unit during assessments, focus group discussion including preparation and submission of timely reports.
• Support M & E unit during assessments, focus group discussion including preparation and submission of timely reports. Ensure appropriate documentation of services and continuously monitor OTP performance and output indicators.
• Support effective management of SAM children with complications at the Stabilization Centre
• Ensure correct clinical diagnosis, comprehensive health checks and appropriate treatment according to protocols of the patients while in the program.
• Ensure all criteria are respected and understood, including admission, discharge, and transfer to and from the OTP/Stabilization Center (SC).
• Carry-out daily ward-round and develop 24-hour call-duty roster for CMAMSC assistant.
• Take weekly and monthly physical inventory of all nutrition supplies ensuring stock levels are accounted for, ensure adequate availability of all medical and food supplies and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistics.
• Oversee preparation of safe therapeutic milk and food for admitted SAM children and caregivers respectively.
• Work closely with CMAM assistants at SC to ensure all protocols are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the Out-patient therapeutic program (OTP).
• Ensure comprehensive health checks, checking Vitals, frequent medicines and feed administration and treatment according to the protocols.
• Report on progress and any problems in a timely manner
• Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary.
• Update patients forms and file including the critical care pathway (CCP) card, OTP follow up cards among to ensure completion, accuracy, coherence and to track patient progress.
• Provide key health and education messages to beneficiaries base the protocol and guidelines. 
• Compile the statistical data (admission, default, cured, absent, death) and draft a report on activities
• The incumbent will support Standardized Monitoring and Assessment of Relief and Transition (SMART), Semi-Quantitative Evaluation of Access and

Coverage (SQUEAC) and other nutrition surveys at LGA level

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task.
• Inform TO HNS of any professional problems encountered.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Ability and willingness to stay at the LGA is required.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to stabilization centre.
• Excellent spoken and written Local and English languages.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous experience working in clinical setting is an asset.
• Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.
• Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work Qualifications and Requirements:
• BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Nursing, or closely related field with at least 1-3 years’ post NYSC experience.
• MBBS with 1-2 years’ experience can also apply
• Experience working with a humanitarian organization 
• Extensive knowledge of CMAM in humanitarian context.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proven experience in working with IDPs or refugees, returnees, and host communities. 
• Familiarity with Nigerian law enforcement systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed Resume and one-page Cover Letter as one MS Word document with 3 Professional References (name, company, email and phone number) to: recruitment@fiveteams.org  using the Job Title and location as the subject of the mail.  

Note 

• Please note, your full name and the position and location for which you are applying should be the Subject of the mail. 
• Candidates must be available for immediate employment. Please do NOT contact the listed email address with other inquiries.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Organization:IFCSector:InvestmentGrade:GGTerm Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: International RecruitmentLocation: Johannesburg (South Africa), Dakar (Senegal), Lagos (Nigeria) & Adis (Ethiopia)
Required Language(s): EnglishPreferred Language(s):

Closing Date: 4/30/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

IFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record $43.7 billion to  private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

IFC has embarked on an ambitious new growth strategy, the outcome of which will be to double our volume of business by 2030 and triple the work we do in Low Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict affected States (FCS). To do so, IFC will need to deploy its full range of financing, mobilization, advisory, convening and thought leadership skills. This also calls for the need to generate our own opportunities by proactively working “Upstream” to create, deepen, and expand markets and opportunities for the private sector and to imagine, design and implement investment projects. This strategy also relies on a closer WBG collaboration through the “Cascade” approach: working with clients, we will first seek private sector solutions to address development challenges—where such solutions are advisable and can be effective—and reserve public financing for projects only when other options are suboptimal. 

Blended Finance is a key tool in the execution of IFC’s 3.0 Creating Markets strategy. The Blended Finance Division (BFD) of the Blended Finance and Corporate Strategy Department manages a pool of contributor funds of over $5 billion dollars focused on accelerating IFC’s engagement in the most developmentally impactful areas: IDA and FCS countries, gender, climate, SME and agriculture and food security.

The blended concessional facilities managed by BFD are structured to co-finance, along with IFC funding, investment projects to address market barriers in private sector projects. These funds are deployed alongside IFC’s own resources, thus enabling IFC to invest in projects that would not otherwise take place without a co-investment on concessional terms or a performance-based incentive structure that encourages the achievement of additional development outcomes. The BFD’s role is to optimize the co-investment of funds from contributors on concessional terms, considering the contributors’ strategic priorities and risk appetite, in line with IFC’s blended finance governance framework.    

The Blended Finance – New Business and Portfolio (CBFNP) division sits in the Blended Finance and Corporate Strategy Department.  Within this division, there are investment officers focusing on blended finance transactions supporting IFC’s Operations.  These blended finance transactions may use different blended finance facilities, including the IDA Private Sector Window (PSW) or multilateral or bilateral Blended Finance facilities. The goal of this work is to enable industry and regional departments of IFC to have a much deeper impact and footprint in the most difficult countries and sectors, primarily but not exclusively in IDA and fragile countries. Investment officers in the Department also promote engagement in more upstream work to generate more deal-flow and impact in the hardest to reach sectors and countries.

CBFNP seeks a Senior Investment Officer (SIO) to work regionally, across Africa, primarily on IFC’s Financial Institutions Group (FIG) projects but also on Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services (MAS) sector investment projects which need blended concessional finance solutions to proceed. Being part of CBFNP, this position will also provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to work across different industry groups and regions within a creative and results-oriented environment.  Location will be in  Johannesburg (South Africa), Dakar (Senegal), Lagos (Nigeria) & Adis (Ethiopia).

Roles & Responsibilities

•  Blended finance anchor for Africa: The SIO will work with other blended finance and partnership colleagues on the ground to be the first “port of call” for blended finance inquiries in Africa, coordinating with the blended finance global team and providing preliminary advice/response to operation colleagues in the region. He/she is expected to manage relationship with regional/country and industry management in Africa, facilitates effective collaboration between blended finance and Africa operation team.

•  Financial structuring: Technical ability to translate risk tolerance of individual contributors across a wide spectrum ranging from Returnable Capital to Consumable Capital to a financial structure and model. Flexibility to dovetail this understanding to financial structuring needed for an investment, which neither the client nor IFC could complete without a Blended Finance co-investment.

•  Origination proactiveness: Help project teams put IFC’s best foot forward in front of clients to help origination in areas of strategic importance for IFC investments, particularly in FIG and MAS in Africa. Attend relevant pipeline meetings of industry departments.

•  Deal processing: Maintain accountability to the Blended Finance Committee with clear, unbiased presentation of the financial and impact rationale of the Blended Finance co-investment(s). Attend appraisals where necessary, especially if the Blended Finance co-investment has significantly different interests from IFC’s own account investment. Attend IRM, pre-IRMs etc. Focus on parallel processing of the Blended Finance co-investment from PDS-Concept to Commitment. 

•  Supervision: Liaise with project teams to fulfill reporting requirements to contributors (both financial outcomes and impacts).  In addition, particularly for projects benefiting from a de-risking tranche from Blended Finance, monitor early warning signals of cascading risks with assistance from the project’s supervision team including on existing projects. Also process disbursements, waivers, amendments pertaining to the Blended Finance co-investment etc.

•  Fund-raising assistance: Contribute to new concessional fund-raising efforts to provide color and nuance on projects benefiting from a Blended Finance co-investment. Gather lessons of experience for shaping future fund-raising activities and impact stories to be shared with contributors and other internal and external stakeholders.

•  Knowledge Management: Build up understanding of competitive landscape in the region, especially pertaining to the use of Blended Finance co-investments for challenging FIG and MAS sector projects.  

Selection Criteria

•  10+ years relevant experience in working on cross-border emerging market investments with a track-record of structuring / executing investment transactions.

•  Keen commercial interest in development financing and strengthening sustainable development using tailored Blended Finance co-investments.

•  Familiarity with application of the DFI Enhanced Blended Finance Principles to Blended Finance co-investments alongside investment on commercial terms from DFIs.

•  Experience with IFC’s investment and portfolio management processes, IFC’s loan and investment documentation, accounting and financial statement analysis is preferred.

•  Understanding of FIG and/or MAS investment practices with knowledge of current issues, challenges and opportunities in implementing blended finance co-investments will be a plus.

•  Strong knowledge of IFC products, operations and IFC’s loan pricing model, preferably also, its approach to blending concessional finance alongside IFC’s investments for its own account. 

•  Ability to grasp details, problem solve, identify key issues for action and manage/incorporate stakeholder interests, and explain issues clearly and confidently.

•  Clarity in the presentation and delivery of information, and adaptability to work well under time and workload pressure with minimal supervision. 

•  Ability to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines under pressure.

•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Fluency in other languages, such as French, Portuguese would be a plus.

• MBA or Master degree, specialization in finance/investment strongly preferred.

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TITLE: Supply Chain Assistant
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Supply Chain   LOCATION: Mubi, Adamawa State
GRADE: 5   CONTRACT LENGTH: 12 months (Renewable) 
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3.  The responsibilities of this post may require the post holder to have regular contact with children and young people.

As part of these responsibilities the post holder will support the establishment of child safeguarding systems, promote a culture of keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children (by our own staff and/or because of how we do our work) is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis.  The post holder should report and respond to interventions as determined by position related responsibilities identified in the Child Safeguarding Policy.
ROLE PURPOSE:
This role will support the Humanitarian Supply Chain officer to coordinate the setup and/or scale up of emergency response logistics functions in Yola and Mubi offices. The responsibilities will include, but not limited to, provision of support [Warehouse, Procurement (Buying only), Fleet and Assets] to all program activities in Yola and Mubi, supervision of national logistics staff/intern, coordination with Maiduguri office logistics in delivery of programme stocks, coordination with Logistics Sector on free storage, etc.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Supply Chain Officer 
Staff reporting to this post: None.  
Budget Responsibilities: None.
Role Dimensions: This role will support Yola Supply chain to coordinate the setup or scale up of emergency response Supply chain functions in Yola and Mubi.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
•   Coordinate with Program Managers/Budget Holders to ensure the needed support for program implementation is given with efficiency and effectiveness.
•   Ensure that Save the Children minimum standards of logistics procedures, country and donor policies are implemented and adhered to in the area of responsibility.
•   Assets – all purchased assets for the Yola and Mubi operations are recorded and updated in the Asset Register.
•   Warehouse and Stock Management
o   SCI Warehousing – all programme stocks are received and recorded in TIM in accordance with the Purchase Order specifications, properly recorded in a timely manner, preserved in mint condition, organized according to type and homogeneity, and dispatched in line with program distribution plan.
o   Logistics Sector Free Storage – coordinate with partner and PMs for the storage and dispatch of programme stocks. Ensure that Stock Reports are obtained in a weekly basis for records keeping.
•   Fleet – all transport needs for staff and stocks are covered and vehicle records well-maintained.
•   Procurement (buying) 
o   Ensure that all local purchases are only done from the pool of FWA and Prequalified suppliers. 
o   Advise SC/Logistics on the Procurement Categories that need to be established for the Yola and Mubi programme operations.
o   Lead on the supplier follow-up and ensure deliveries are in accordance with the terms outlined in Purchase Orders.
•   Closely coordinate with Humanitarian Logistics Coordinator and Security Manager on the cargo/stock movement coming from Maiduguri Office.
•   Lead and manage Logistics Intern/volunteer to ensure all deliverables are met efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Understanding humanitarian contexts and application of humanitarian principles
•   Accountability – ensure efficient and transparent use of resources in line with Save the Children policies and procedures.
•   Addresses difficult situations and makes tough decisions confidently and calmly.
•   Maintains focus on delivery of timely and appropriate results using available resources; identifies and acts on issues and problems in area of responsibility.
Maintaining and developing collaborative relationships
•   Establishes clear objectives with teams and individuals, and monitors progress and performance.
Operating safely and securely
•   Identifies and communicates risk and threats and minimizes these for oneself and the agency.
•   Takes measures to do no harm and to minimize risks for partners and the communities.
•   Reduces vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organization.
Managing yourself in a pressured and changing environment:
•   Keeps oneself emotionally stable when helping others.
•   Remains effective and retains perspective in the face of difficult or demanding situations.
•   Maintains ethical and professional behavior in accordance with relevant codes of conduct.
•   Plans, prioritizes, and performs tasks well under pressure.
•   Takes responsibility for own work and impact of actions.
Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others
•   Delivers results and always acts with the beneficiaries in mind.
•   Anticipates current and future needs.
•   Tailors’ communication style to certain audiences
•   Demonstrates approachability and trust by listening carefully to others and valuing their contributions, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings
COMPETENCIES FOR THIS ROLE:
1.   Delivering Results
Takes personal responsibility and holds others accountable for delivering our ambitious goals for children, continually improving their own performance or that of the team/organization.
Level required: Leading Edge

2.   Problem Solving & Decision Making
Takes effective, considered and timely decisions by gathering and evaluating relevant information from within or outside the organization.
Level required: Leading Edge

3.   Applying Technical & Professional Expertise
Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organization.
Level required: Accomplished.

4.   Working Effectively with Others
Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.
Level required: Accomplished

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
• Education – a degree in logistics/supply chain or it equivalent
• Minimum 3 years post NYSC prior experience in logistics management in the NGO sector, within complex/large scale country programmes and in emergency response/humanitarian environments
• Proven experience in al technical areas of logistics operations including procurement, transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management, fleet management and asset management (experience in communications and/or security is a plus)
• Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure
• Experienced in managing and supervising others in logistics.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze information, and make clear, informed decisions.
• Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
• Strong planning, management, and coordination skills, with the ability to organize a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Cultural awareness, with strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills in English.
Desirable
• Technical experience/training in specific areas of logistics e.g. fleet mechanics, warehousing, procurement, and IT/communications networks
• Technical experience/knowledge in specific types of humanitarian intervention e.g. Health, WASH, Food Security
• Working knowledge of local language(s)
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

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Taimako Community Development Initiative (TCDI) is one of the frontline National Non-governmental organizations working in Bauchi, Borno and Yobe States with over a decade experience in providing humanitarian and development services in the North East Nigeria. It has partnered with numerous government agencies, National and International NGOs as well as UN Agencies in the design, planning, implementation, and supervision of programmes and activities aimed at improving the lives of rural and urban communities. The organization has footprints across the focal states and has been engaging with communities through its network of field workers and volunteers. TCDI was established in 2008 and registered with the Federal Government of Nigeria under the Corporate Affairs Commission (C.A.C.), Abuja on 23rd May 2014 with registration number IT/69569 and other regulatory bodies in the focal states.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Case Worker

Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsiblities

• Provide direct support and assistance to individual beneficiaries
• Conduct assessments and develop case plans
• Facilitate access to services and resources
• Connecting beneficiaries with relevant services and resources that can support their vocational training and overall well-being. This could include referrals to mental health services, financial assistance programs, housing resources, childcare services, transportation assistance, or other community resources that address their needs.
• Monitor progress and provide follow-up support
• Monitor of beneficiaries’ progress is essential to ensure that they are making strides towards their goals outlined in their case plans. This may involve tracking attendance, performance in vocational training programs, and any barriers or challenges they encounter. Follow-up support is provided as needed to address setbacks, modify plans, or provide additional assistance.
• Maintain case records and documentation
• Accurate and detailed record-keeping is crucial for documenting the services provided to each beneficiary, tracking their progress, and ensuring accountability. Case records should include assessment results, case plans, progress notes, communication logs, and any other relevant documentation related to the beneficiary’s journey.
• Ensure confidentiality and ethical conduct in working with beneficiaries
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards is paramount when working with beneficiaries. This involves respecting their privacy rights, maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information shared during sessions, and adhering to professional codes of conduct. Building trust with beneficiaries requires demonstrating integrity, honesty, and respect in all interactions.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, or a related field is often required. Some positions may require a Master’s degree, especially for specialized roles or advanced positions.
• Relevant experience in social work, counseling, or a related field is often preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Assessment and Problem-Solving Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Fluency in English, additional fluency in Hausa and Kanuri an advantage.

Application Closing Date
24th April, 2024. (4:59pm)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CVs to: recruitment@taimakocdi.org.ng using the Protection Officer as the subject of the mail.

Kindly Note That:

• The position is valid for the duration stated, we don’t pay relocation allowance or provide a house for field staff. Only applicants that adhere to the full instruction in this advert will be attended to.
• Applicants must be residents of Yobe state or its environs and ready to relocate to Project Locations.
• Equal opportunities are given to all applicants.

Malaria Consortium – 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Entomology Team Leader

Location: Ondo
Employment Type: Contract

Description

• Malaria Consortium in collaboration with the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) implemented a campaign to distribute insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in Ondo State in December 2021. Malaria Consortium is also implementing a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) research in relation to the campaign.
• Both the campaign and the M&E research are funded by Open Philanthropy based on GiveWell’s recommendation.
• The Ondo Net Campaign M&E Project is gathering comprehensive data to assess the outcomes of the campaign in terms of ITN coverage, cost, use rates and net durability, as well as to monitor relevant epidemiological and entomological indicators such as impact on malaria incidence rates reported from a sample of health facilities across the state, vector biting habits and insecticide resistance.

Purpose of the Assignment

• The purpose of this terms of reference (TOR) is to engage research personnel that will carry out entomological study in selected sites in Ondo State.

Scope of the Assignment

• The survey will be used to gather data on biting habits of Anopheles vectors in Ondo State.
• The data will be used for assessing any future changes in the indoor and outdoor biting habits of vectors after an ITN distribution campaign.

Specific Tasks

• Leads the entomology team at the assigned study site.
• Coordinates and supervises hourly collection of mosquitoes using CDC light traps as a proxy for human landing collection (from 5:00pm to 9:00am in Ilaje and from 6:00pm to 6am in Akoko Southwest).
• Identifies collected mosquitoes morphologically to species or species complex level.
• Packs and labels collected mosquitoes and stores them dry in silica gel until the specimens are shipped for further laboratory analysis.
• Resolves any issues reported by team members.
• Reports to Malaria Consortium’s entomologist.
• Ensures that all data are accurately collected and stored according to guidelines.
• Writes reports related to activities of the team, including achievements, challenges, and recommendations.

Personnel Requirements

• A post-graduate Degree in Medical Entomology.
• At least 3 years’ experience in entomological studies for malaria research and control.
• Demonstrated report writing skills.
• Good knowledge of the Yoruba and/or Ijaw languages.

Timeline for assignment:

• The timeline for the assignment is May 2024

Application Closing Date
Monday; 29th April, 2024 (8am).

Interested and qualified candidates should note the following:

• Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and willing to contribute towards the achievement of our goals should kindly fill the form using the link below.
• Kindly note that applicants who do not follow this specification will be disqualified.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and as a result, the application process may conclude before the advertised deadline. Therefore, early applications are highly encouraged.
• Malaria Consortium does not accept or ask for payment during recruitment. We also would not accept hardcopy CVs; all applications should be sent through the above link.

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Job Description 

 2401361 

National Agricultural Statistics Specialist  

Job Posting

: 19/Apr/2024

Closure Date

: 04/May/2024, 3:29:00 AM

Organizational Unit: FRNIR

Job Type

: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Grade Level: N/A

Primary Location

: Nigeria-Abuja

Duration: 11 Months

Post Number: N/A

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Membersin all regions.

FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and cultureQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO’s valuesFAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checksAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

Organizational Setting

The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO representative, is to assist governments to develop policies, programmes, and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner to ensure zero hunger in the country. FAO provides support in three priority areas: sustainable increase in production and productivity, agriculture-based economic growth, and increased resilience of livelihoods to threats and crisis. The current portfolio of projects in Nigeria includes activities related to agriculture (crop), livestock, Fisheries, Natural Resource management and Food Security Information Management and Analysis.
The incumbent will contribute to the country’s programme and portfolio as foreseen in the project he/she will be assigned to provide technical support.

FAO in Nigeria will be assembling a survey team to implement two important statistical capacity development projects, namely:

1) second phase of the Global Strategy to improve Agricultural Rural Statistics (GSARS II), and 2) 50×2030 initiative through farm-based modular survey models. The GSARS II will support the implementation of the 50×2030 initiative as preliminary investments for implementing integrated surveys through technical assistance and training.

The 50×2030 Initiative to Close the Agricultural Data Gap is a joint initiative between the World Bank, FAO, and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) that aims to increase the capacity of low and lower middle-income countries to produce, analyze, interpret, and apply data to decisions in the agricultural sector that support rural development and food security. Within the framework of this initiative, the Survey Team of FAO Statistics Division (ESS) is coordinating the implementation of the Data Production component, which aims at supporting national statistical Offices (NSOs) and Ministries of Agriculture (MoA) to accelerate production and dissemination of high quality and timely statistics on the agricultural and rural sector, integrating production data with data on the technical, economic, environmental and social aspects of the agricultural holdings. In Nigeria, FAO is providing technical assistance (TA) for preparation and implementation of the National Agricultural Sample Census (NASC).

The NASC is the first agricultural sample census conducted in the country for nearly 30 years and fill a critical gap in the national statistical system. Given the expansive nature of conducting an agricultural census, the country, and more specifically the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), are in great need of technical assistance to implement and analyze the NASC according to international standards. The 50×2030 initiative’s technical support is critical since the NASC will form the basis for a longer-term program of agricultural surveys in part supported by the 50×2030 initiative.

Reporting Lines

Under the general supervision of the FAO Representative in Nigeria and the direct supervision of the Assistant FAOR Programmes (AFAOR-P) and the Coordinator of the Surveys team of the FAO Statistical Division in Rome, the consultant will work i) as a focal point for the implementation of the two projects implemented with the support technician of the FAO Statistical

Division in Nigeria: the 50×2030 initiative and the Global Strategy for Improving Agricultural and Rural Statistics and ii) as support for the operations unit in areas linked to monitoring the tools used and operational planning, answering the following tasks within the 50×2030 and GSARS-II projects and within the Operations Unit of the FAO Representation in Nigeria. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (Directorate of Agricultural and Environmental Statistics), the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), and the FAO Survey Team towards the implementation of the work plans jointly identified by the two institutions. In particular, s/he is expected to accomplish the following tasks:

Technical Focus

Support FAO Nigeria in providing technical assistance (TA) for preparation and implementation of the National Agricultural Sample Census (NASC).

The NASC is the first agricultural sample census conducted in the country for nearly 30 years and fill a critical gap in the national statistical system. Given the expansive nature of conducting an agricultural census, the country, and more specifically the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), need technical assistance to implement and analyse the NASC according to international standards.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Support in the organization and logistics of meetings, preparation of agendas, preparation of informative notes, ensuring the participation of interested parties in online and in-person meetings.
• Support in the preparation and conduct of international expert missions and GSARS training on AGPROD and INDICATORS packages and 50 x 2030 Initiative planning,
• Participate in all technical and coordination meetings of both projects and prepare summary notes.
• Contribute to the organization of the dissemination event of NASC 2022 data (Information and Communication Technologies aspects) and computation of Indicators (CAADP).
• Support in organizing regular project coordination meetings and other engagements, manage invitations, mobilize participants, and support preparation of meeting notes and ensure follow up on required action points.
• Advise the FAO Representation on matters relating agricultural, food security data, statistics and contribute to preparation of technical elements for briefs, reports, FAOR speaking points, concept motes and other relevant documents from time to time, liaise with other projects in the domain of agricultural development.
• Represent FAO Country office in relevant coordination platforms and technical working groups at country level.
• Identify the critical technical limitation of the NBS and FMAFS related to agricultural statistics for planning future technical assistance.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Statistics, Agricultural Economics or University degree in Statistics, Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Social Science with at least more than 5 years post qualification experience.
• 3 years of relevant experience working in analysing, interpretation, and application of data for planning, decisions making, and monitoring in agricultural sector in support of rural development and food security.
• Relevant experience in producing high quality and timely statistical data in the agricultural and rural sector, integrating production data with data on the technical, economic, environmental, and social aspects of agricultural holdings.
• Working knowledge of English and any relevant local language in Nigeria.
• Nationale of Nigeria

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the use of statistical tools for data collection, analysis, and processing.
• Extent and relevance of experience in the use and application of Microsoft suits.
• Familiarity with farm base data modules for agriculture and food security surveys.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

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Job description

Bid Manager

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Location: The role will be based in the UK or one of the following countries where WaterAid works: Ghana, Liberia, or Nigeria, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries.

Salary & Benefits 
Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the successful candidate’s location and depending on experience. See further details below: Role-based in: 

• United Kingdom: Grade 4, GBP43,668 – GBP 45,851 with benefits 
• Ghana: Grade F, GHS 148,580 – GHS 233,223 with benefits 
• Liberia: Grade F, USD 30,238 – USD 38,167 with benefits 
• Nigeria: Grade F, NGN 16,281,102 – NGN 20,747,993 with benefits 

About WaterAid: 
Want to use your skills in developing high-quality proposals to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere? 

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference. Join WaterAid as a Bid Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. 

About the Team: 
The WaterAid Programme Funding and Partnerships Team has been tasked with leading WaterAid UK’s ambitious new strategy to grow the size of its programmes through restricted income. It is expected that this growth will primarily come from institutional partnerships with some of the world’s leading bilateral and multilateral development agencies, including FCDO, USAID and GAC.a

About the Role: 
As the Bid Manager in the Bid Management Team, you will support the development of winning proposals to deliver strong growth in our restricted funding pipeline.
In this role, you will work with key stakeholders, including staff in Country Programmes, Finance Teams, Regional Funding Managers and external partners to develop high-quality bids for opportunities with institutional and non-institutional donors that act like institutions. This includes bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g. FCDO, GAC, USAID, EU, World Bank), as well as some work with trusts and foundations. 

You’ll also: 

• Support the project design process
• Work with country finance teams to build and review project budgets that reflect the technical design
• Negotiate WaterAid’s scope of work and budget with external partners
• Facilitate After Action Reviews to ensure lessons are captured
• Design and deliver training to strengthen capacity of colleagues in Country Programmes and regional teams in proposal development

About You:

• Experience developing winning proposals to a range of institutional and non-institutional funders, ideally for development projects in low-income countries
• Good understanding of proposal management best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to negotiate and influence
• Experience analysing financial data and developing proposal budgets
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 13th May 2024. Availability for an interview is required for the week commencing 27th May 2024.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click ‘Apply’. 

• Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter inone document in either Word Document or PDF format. 
• Please indicate your locationand the right-to-work eligibility in your Cover letter. 

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Commitment:

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

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The Bible Society of Nigeria is a member of the United Bible Societies (UBS), a global fellowship of Non-Denominational Christian organization whose primary mission involves translation of the Holy Scriptures Scriptures into languages people can easily read and understand as well as production and distribution of the Scriptures to meet the different needs of everyone. It also organizes programmes for engagement with the scriptures and raises funds for these activities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Administrator (System / Network Administrator)

Location: Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Install and configure software and hardware
• Manage network servers and technology tools
• Set up accounts and workstations
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
• Troubleshoot issues and outages
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
• Upgrade systems with new releases and models
• Provide technical support on all BSN Apps (Sage, Human Manager, RoomMaster, SharePoint, etc.).
• Provide technical support for BSN web-based application
• Provide technical support to computer users in BSN PAN Nigeria
• Carryout Monthly system maintenance
• Install network and computer system
• Maintain, repair and upgrade the operating system, including hardware and software
• Monitor the performance of existing computer systems and IT infrastructures
• Assist in Digital marketing.
• In addition to the above, he/she may be assigned other tasks by the supervisor as and when these tasks arise.

Education

• ND in Computer Science or related study.

Experience:

• Minimum of proven 2–5 years of working experience as a System Administrator,Network Administrator, or similar role
• Possession of relevant IT certifications will be an added advantage (MSCA, CCNA, etc)

Person Specification:

• Good working knowledge of Active Directory and Office 365 Administration
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairs of Servers, workstations, printers, scanners, and other accessories.
• ERP Support: Sage Accounting Software and Low-code (SharePoint/PowerApps) Apps desired
• Experience with databases, networks (LAN, WAN), and patch management.
• Knowledge of system security (e.g., intrusion detection systems) and data backup/recovery
• Social Media savvy, Graphics, Video and Digital Marketing skills are a plus
• Familiarity with various operating systems and platforms
• He or She must be resourceful and possess a good problem-solving skill
• He or She must have Excellent communication skills.
• He or She should be trainable.

Application Closing Date
24th April, 2024.

Mode of Application
Interested applicants should forward a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and credentials to the General Secretary/CEO via: vacancy@biblesociety-nigeria.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.