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.

Overview

Unstop

derived from the belief to #BeUnstoppable, is a community engagement and hiring platform for students and freshers where talent meets opportunities. 

Founded by Ankit Aggarwal, Unstop is a playground for this talent to learn, upskill, showcase their skills, gain CV points and get hired while unlocking their true potential throughout their academic journey. This enables them to eventually get hired by their dream employers and start their career journey. The platform connects students across domains in INDIA to a world of opportunities across the GLOBE. Unstop currently has a community of 7 Million+ Students and Freshers. 

Unstop has been chosen by major brands such as Amazon, Flipkart, HUL, Reliance, Tata, Mahindra, Uber, Accenture, Infosys, EY, PwC, and many others for their early talent recruitment needs. These companies interact with students and early professionals at Unstop and leverage the platform’s expertise to build their dream teams.

Details

Deutsche Bank Group is hiring for the role of Graduate Trainee!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Gain hands-on experience in various aspects of banking and finance
• Contribute to projects and initiatives that drive business outcomes
• Develop a deep understanding of the financial industry and its regulatory landscape
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions
• Attend training programs and workshops to enhance your knowledge and skills

Requirements:

• Recent graduate with a strong academic record
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If an employer asks you to pay any kind of fee, please notify us immediately. Unstop does not charge any fee from the applicants and we do not allow other companies also to do so. 

Additional Information 

Job Location(s)

Pune

Experience

Experience: 0 – 1 Year(s)

Salary 

Salary : Not Disclosed

Work Detail

Working Days: 5 Days

Job Type/Timing

Job Type: In Office 

Job Timing: Full Time

Eligibility

Graduate/Fresher

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About CorpsAfrica

CorpsAfrica provides the opportunity for young Africans to have a transformative experience to be a part of the development process in their countries and to find their place in today’s world. Along the lines of the Peace Corps model, Volunteers undergo a rigorous training program and then live for up to one year in rural, high-poverty communities to facilitate small-scale, high-impact projects that are identified by the local communities. Over the last decade, Corps Africa has steadily expanded operations from Morocco to Senegal, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, The Gambia, and Ethiopia. Programs in Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire and South Africa will launch soon. At a point of significant inflection leading to future expansion, CorpsAfrica seeks to add motivated, capable, and highly effective leadership staff to its team. For more information about CorpsAfrica, please visit www.corpsafrica.org.

Overview of the Position

The Chief Program Officer (CPO) will be responsible for the overall strategic leadership, direction, and management of CorpsAfrica’s programmatic activities across the African continent. The CPO will lead the Global Support Office program, training, and M&E staff, ensuring maximum impact and the successful implementation of CorpsAfrica’s mission and will work effectively with the business development team and country-level leadership.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of CorpsAfrica’s programs and initiatives to promote community-led development, poverty reduction, and youth empowerment across Africa.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team to develop and implement organizational strategies and priorities.
• Build a high performing program, training, and M&E team and ensure the quality and integrity of program data, monitoring, and evaluation processes, and reporting systems.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to enhance CorpsAfrica’s visibility and impact.
• Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance on emerging trends and issues related to youth capacity-building, poverty reduction, community-led development and volunteerism in Africa.
• Lead development of major donor funding proposals and and reports.
• Oversee program budgets and ensure compliance with grant requirements and donor expectations.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team and across the organization.
• Represent CorpsAfrica at national and international forums, conferences, and events.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Candidate Profile

• Master’s degree in international development, social science or a related field is highly preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience leading large scale development programs in a senior staff capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in program design, implementation, and evaluation in the context of sustainable development and poverty reduction.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse team across multiple countries and contexts.
• Strong relationship-building and partnership management skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, and donors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to represent CorpsAfrica effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Fluency in English, French is highly preferred.
• A strong commitment to the mission of CorpsAfrica is required, with a desire to support youth leadership, participatory community development, transparency, and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and ethically in international settings with multicultural teams and with technical and administrative staff.

Location

Based in Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, or Uganda SalaryCompetitive

Closing Date

13th May 2024

Travel International

Travel may be necessary up to 25% of the time Reports toChief Executive Officer

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Organization: One Earth Future Foundation (OEF)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Duration: 24-36 months

Applications: We will accept applications on a rolling basis for this position.

Overview of OEF

For over a decade, we at One Earth Future (OEF) have worked to prevent armed conflict and promote stability through creative and inclusive problem-solving. As an operating foundation, OEF leverages its core funding and overseas development assistance to achieve the flexibility and scale needed to solve problems in places suffering from fragility and seemingly inescapable conflict. With current offices in Colombia, Somalia, Vienna and Washington, DC; we position ourselves as a partner of choice for governments, implementers, and donors working to prevent conflict, promote sustainable development, and enhance local governance in some of the most difficult places on the planet.  

OEF adopts a holistic approach to addressing violent conflicts, recognizing the necessity of collaboration across diverse organizations and issues for sustainable peace. OEF emphasizes the importance of structured cooperation within communities of practice, advocating for network-based systems to facilitate effective coordination. Unlike formal hierarchies, network structures leverage information sharing among participants, minimizing duplication of efforts and maximizing impact. OEF implements Network Coordination principles throughout its program lifecycle, from design to scaling success.

Program Overview

The Crisis Response Planning and Preparedness program will be funded by the Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT). The Crisis Response Planning and Preparedness project aims to support the Nigerian interagency in designing, revising, and implementing comprehensive crisis response plans and protocols. These plans and protocols will cover a range of emergencies and crises, including natural disasters, health emergencies, terrorist incidents, and other major disruptions. The project will focus on enhancing the country’s preparedness, response coordination, and resilience in the face of such crises—with a strong emphasis on interagency coordination. OEF, its partners, and the CT will ensure that the Nigeria’s civilian security services are capable of effectively executing crisis response measures using interagency coordination and institutionalizing emergency management procedures, including the allocation of resources for response activities.

Job Summary:

The Program Director (PD) will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and technical expertise to ensure the successful implementation of the Program. The PD will work closely with stakeholders, partners, and the project team to achieve project objectives, deliver high-quality outputs, and foster effective collaboration. The intended audiences will include the Nigeria’s Office of the National Security Advisor, the Department of State Security Services, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria’s Security and Civil Defense Corps, INTERPOL’s Abuja National Central Bureau, Nigeria’s National Counterterrorism Center, Nigeria Immigration Service, and other Nigerian civilian security agencies and relevant ministries.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Management and Leadership:
   • Develop and implement a detailed project work plan, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and outputs.
   • Provide overall management and supervision to the project team, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and performance.
   • Monitor project progress, identify risks and challenges, and take proactive measures to address them.
   • Foster a collaborative and inclusive project environment that encourages teamwork, innovation, and learning.
2. Technical Expertise:
   • Provide technical guidance and expertise in crisis response planning and preparedness to the Nigerian interagency, intended target participants and audience.
   • Support the design, revision, and implementation of comprehensive crisis response plans and protocols, considering international best practices and standards.
   • Conduct research, assessments, and analysis to identify key risks, vulnerabilities, and gaps in Nigeria’s crisis response capabilities.
   • Facilitate capacity-building activities, workshops, and training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of relevant stakeholders.
3. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships:
   • Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and international partners.
   • Collaborate with the Nigerian interagency to foster ownership, ensure alignment with national priorities, and promote sustainability of project outcomes.
   • Coordinate and liaise with the Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) and the Nigeria’s designated civilian security agencies, and providing regular updates, reports, and documentation as required.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
   • Develop and implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track project progress and outcomes.
   • Ensure the timely collection, analysis, and reporting of project data and results.
   • Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in crisis response planning, emergency management, CT/CVE, or related fields.
• Proven experience in designing, revising, and implementing crisis response plans and protocols, preferably in a governmental or interagency setting.
• Strong technical knowledge of crisis response planning, emergency management, risk assessment, and preparedness measures.
• Familiarity with international best practices, standards, and frameworks related to CT/CVE, crisis response, and preparedness. Familiarity or experience with Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) programming preferred.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse team towards project objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and work effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and coordination with multiple actors.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, including the use of data for decision-making and adaptive management.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as emergency management, international development, public administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in local Nigerian languages is desirable.

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Society for Family Health (SFH) is a leading non-governmental public health organisation in Nigeria, implementing programmes in malaria prevention, and treatment, Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS treatment, primary health care system strengthening, non-communicable diseases and maternal, new-born, and child health care. SFH ignites the power of health system thinking and market shaping to transform health outcomes. 

An emerging pan African organization, we provide a partnership platform to communities, donors, the private sector and government to co-create and implement actions that create real and measurable impact at individual, family, society, and country level. In a career at SFH, you will be the centre of making all these happen. You will be joining a team of problem solvers, with real passion to change the world in a fast-paced environment. We are a truly Nigerian rooted organisation with global standards and a diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive, and collaborative — and in providing a work environment that encourages our employees to be their best. 

SFH is looking for talented people with a track record of high performance and a passion for providing healthcare for their community to join our vibrant workforce. 

Position: Deputy Programme Director/Technical Director

Contract Duration: Fixed Term

Location: Abuja   

Job Profile: 

The Deputy Programme Director/Technical Director will provide strategic guidance and technical expertise to drive the success of the USAID-funded Community Health project. Collaborating closely with the Programme Director and project team, you will oversee the development and execution of technical strategies, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering innovative solutions, monitoring progress, and maximizing the impact of our interventions.

Job Role:  

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions: 

• Lead the development and implementation of technical strategies, work plans, and performance monitoring frameworks in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality technical assistance, training, and capacity-building activities to project partners and stakeholders.
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• Drive innovation and continuous learning by facilitating knowledge sharing, best practices dissemination, and adaptive management approaches.
• Foster strong partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, community leaders, and other key stakeholders to promote collaboration and sustainability.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical support to project staff, promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and teamwork.

Qualifications/Experience: 

• An undergraduate degree in medicine 
• Advanced degree in public health, medicine, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in managing and implementing complex health projects, preferably in low-resource settings.
• Proven track record of technical leadership, strategic planning, and project management.
• Extensive knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, as well as experience working on USAID-funded projects.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural teams and navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Compensation & Benefits:

The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Method of Application:

Interested applicants should log on to our website at www.sfhnigeria.org and click on vacancy, click on careers @SFH, click on the advertised job suitable to you, and you will be transferred to a new page to apply. Follow the instruction and a confirmation mail will be sent to you upon completion of your application. Please include the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements.

All applications will be treated in confidence. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.

This advert will close two weeks from the date of publication.We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SFH is an equal-opportunity employer.

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