Country Administrator at COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale

COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale, is a humanitarian, non-confessional and independent organization founded in 1965 in Milan, Italy. For more than 50 years** we have been dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and to supporting populations affected by wars, socio-economic crises or natural disasters in their path to recovery and sustainable development, by making use of the professionalism of local and international operators, and through our partnerships with public and private bodies and civil society organizations.

Job Title: Nigeria – Country Administrator

Description

• We are looking for a highly qualified Country Administrator  with overall responsibility for supervision, management and quality implementation of all aspects of COOPI financial and administrative operations in Nigeria. 


• The Country Administrator will be part of the senior management team and is expected to contribute to the future strategic development and professional dynamics of COOPI in Nigeria.

Responsibilities 

• Safe and bank account management: He/she ensures the correct management of the safes and the project’s bank accounts, by directly managing or by regularly controlling the project accountant, if available.


• Accountancy management: he/she ensures the correct project accountancy and all accountancy documents filing. He/she does this by monitoring the accountants or by directly performing the accountancy, in case there was no accountant.


• Administrative management: In collaboration with the project manager he/she verifies the correct administrative management of the projects (contracts, goods and services purchase, calls for  tenders etc.) in compliance with COOPI and the donor’s procedures (ECHO, UNICEF, FAO, AICS, USAid/OFDA). He/she ensures the correct filing of all project’s administrative documents.


• Expenses planning and monitoring: In collaboration with the Project Manager (and the logistician if present) he/she makes the project’s financial planning. He/she monitors expenses, in accordance with the budget. He/she provides the accountancy data to the Project Manager so as to allow him to monitor and plan the expenditures and to request funds.


• Contract modifications and administrative documents: He/she collaborates with the Project Manager in the elaboration of contract modifications (including the budget), and in the preparation of all necessary  projects documents.


• Financial reporting: In coordination with the Head of Mission and with the Project Manager he/she prepares the intermediate and final financial reports for the projects under his/her responsibility.


• Budget preparation: Support the Head of Mission and Project Managers in budget preparation as well as proposals development.


• Staff management: He/she plans the work, supervises, and collaborate to train the staff of the project’s accounting-administrative area upon request by the Head of Mission. Upon request her/she collaborates to staff evaluation activities. She/he will be the focal point of the complaint mechanism and the code of conduct


• Procurement: He/she provide technical oversight to the procurement process and ensure proper supply chain management procedures are in place and that standard logistics and related administrative systems are established and implemented within COOPI country programme.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in large organizations.


• At least 3 years’ work experience in a similar role within a international non-governmental organization (NGO), donor or multilateral agency.


• Substantial experience working with International NGO’s, UN agencies and networking and negotiating with authorities.


• Very strong financial analysis skills and an extensive practical experience working with financial tools, highly proficient with excel such as using pivot table, developing macros, etc.


• Ability to motivate and guide staff working in a complex conflict environment, preferably experience from an African context. Previous experience in Nigeria is an advantage.


• An excellent interpersonal skills (Good analytical, negotiation, advocacy and communication skills) and demonstrated ability to establish effective team and external relations


• Experience with capacity building of national staff.


• Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing and sometimes insecure environment


• Excellent English language skills both written and spoken are essential.

 Location: Abuja

Closing Date
7th January, 2017

Note

• All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. 


• Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees.

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Country Administrator at COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale

Plan International Recruitment (Graduate & Experienced) [5 Positions]

Plan International is an independent child-centered international development organization committed to advancing the rights of children and fight against poverty. Plan has no religious, political and government affiliation. For over 78 years, we have supported girls and boys and their communities around the world to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights, free themselves from poverty and live positive fulfilling lives. Plan currently works in 70 countries including Nigeria.

Plan International officially started operations in Nigeria in 2014 and works to strengthen and promote the rights of children. Our programme is currently focused on basic education; improve community health services, youth and citizens’ participation in governance and creating economic opportunities and livelihoods for the poor, building resilient communities through our emergency and humanitarian response in the Northeast. Plan Nigeria works with communities, civil society organizations, development partners, government at all levels and the private sector.

Our Humanitarian Response Program is looking for people who are experienced, dedicated, have passion and want to make a difference in the lives of people to fill the following graduate and experienced positions below:

Job Title: Security Officer
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Department: Program
Reports to: Field Coordinator/ Security Advisor
Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension

Purpose

• The Security Officer will be responsible for the assessments, security related guidance and enforce implementation of security policies, guidelines and procedures for the Humanitarian


• Response Program with the support of Country Office Security Advisor

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise Humanitarian Unit on all aspects of security, management issues and trends in the North East


• With support from Security Advisor develop/maintain an appropriate framework of security measures and standard operating procedures (SSOPs), which will increase Plan


• International Nigeria’s overall capacity to protect staff, programs, and property for the humanitarian response


• Ensure that Plan International Nigeria SSOPs reflect risk levels referenced in Plan’s Global


• Security Policy and ensure SSOPs are compliant with all Plan’s policies


• Manage the day-to-day operations of security management i.e. guard oversight/management/direction; identification, documentation, analysis and follow up of security threats/incidents; monitoring SSOP compliance; staff/vehicle movement control, etc for the humanitarian response


• At the state level, lead the response to all security threats/incidents in a timely, professional and appropriate manner


• Review existing Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) and conduct same routinely in the two


• North East states of Plan’s Humanitarian response operational locations as well as whenever the security situation changes and advice programming


• Monitor and suggest ongoing improvements to existing security warning systems and produce the report to updates/alerts etc., then analyse available information with respect to potential impact to Plan International Nigeria and inform staff /management accordingly of security risks.


• Ensure regular communication with all project leads.


• Regular attendance at relevant security meetings and forums for the North East.


• Report on security incidents/threats to Security Advisor on a regular basis (including analysis of trends) and focal persons at the district level


• Review physical security arrangements including insurance for staff and assets (e.g.vehicles) in collaboration with relevant managers such as P&C, Operations Managers etc, on a regular basis and implement action plans to improve/correct as/when required


• Develop and test contingency plans based on results and anticipation of security threat/risk assessments and develop staff preparedness/capacity to respond, staffing collaboration with focal persons at the district/PU level


• Ensure that regular safety and security trainings are conducted with relevant field staff


• Build the capacity of all staff on security including health and safety aspects under P&C leadership/ownership


• Assess communications needs and recommend improvements/technological aspects to make sure that all equipment’s are working and in good condition such as generator(s), radios, satellite phones, etc.


• Assume any other responsibility as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or any related field.


• At least 3-5 years’ experience of security, health and safety management or similar capacity


• Good understanding of national security related issues and their relations to Plan’s contexts


• Experience in conducting participatory risk assessments and preparing situational analyses, including the analysis of factors from both the internal and external environments, identifying crucial risks that have to be addressed, setting objectives and developing plans of action


• Good communication skills (written and verbal) both in several local and English languages in order to present and garner information quickly and clearly to a variety of audiences


• Computer: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge and experience in occupational security and health & safety operations


• Ability to prioritize and manage complex and varied workloads, often to tight deadlines, in a dynamic, fragile and multi-cultural setting


• Ability to guide staff with limited security capacity


• Ability to predict and respond to security threats/incidents


• Strong diplomatic, interpersonal, and trouble-shooting skills including negotiation and influencing skills


• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders


• Energetic and motivated individual, with a proven track record of undertaking similar assignments


• Strategic and critical skills – but also focused on operational results and ‘getting things done’


• Commitment to continuous learning; willingness to keep abreast of new developments in security


• Able to work independently but also collaborate closely within teams


• Ability to establish and sustain strong working relationships with Plan colleagues and in the broader Nigeria community/context


• Culturally and socially sensitive

Physical Environment and Demands:

• Frequent travel to field/communities to coordinate project activities.

Level of Contact with Children:

• Low contact- the job responsibilities of this position requires the post holder to have infrequent contact with children. Despite this, it is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Application Closing Date: 29th December, 2016.

 

Job Title: Data Management Officer
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Department: Program
Reports to: Field Coordinator/ M & E Manager
Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension

Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to be responsible for data management of the Child Protection


• Information Management System (CPIMS). The post holder will be supervised by the M&E manager and expected to work very closely with other members of the programme team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt and accurate entry of all case management forms, including clear procedures for form submission, data quality checks, filing and sharing (i.e. data flow).


• File and store hard copy files in lockable file cabinets and input transfer information into the database


• Extract individual case information from the database for caseworkers to facilitate managing their caseload and undertaking case management activities


• Ensure regular analysis of the caseload to support reporting and caseload needs/trends


• Ensure regular communication with the other Data Management team members for updates on achievements and challenges


• Provide technical and management leadership to the information management component of the Case Management program in accordance with best practice and Plan policy.


• Supports implementation and adherence to grant work plans, spending plans and monitoring and evaluation plans.


• Ensure that a solid information management system, including data protection protocols and information sharing protocols, is in place for confidential, safe and accurate documentation, filing, storing and usage of information collected on children harmed or at risk of being harmed


• Ensure regular communication with the Case Management Supervisor for updates on caseload analysis, trends, achievements and challenges

Qualifications and Experience

• Technical diploma or degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Social Work, Human Rights, or related degree desired


• At least 1-2 years’ experience of implementing information management and/or child protection programs, preferable social work or case management, in humanitarian or development settings


• Demonstrated understanding of information management principles, tools and systems, knowledge of and experience in using the IA CP IMS preferred


• Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response preferred


• Previous experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff preferred

Skills & Knowledge

• Skills in managing and analyzing large amounts of data


• Skills in establishing and maintaining organizational data management systems and processes


• Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well and work in cross-cultural setting.


• Good computer skills such as: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, IA CPIMS


• Languages: Fluency in English

Physical Environment and Demands:

• Extensive travel where necessary to lead and supervise programme activities

Level of Contact with Children:

• High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Application Closing Date: 29th December, 2016.

 

Job Title: Communication Engagement Officer
Location:  Mubi, Adamawa
Department: Program
Reports to: Field Coordinator/ Child Protection Specialist
Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension

Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to coordinate and lead community engagement and mobilization activities for the response programmes in line with International minimum standards in Northeast Adamawa and Southern Borno states.


• The post holder will be supervised technically by the Child Protection in Emergencies Specialist and expected to work very closely with other members of the programme team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the strengthening of child protection community-based systems inclusive of developing trainings, supervision/coaching tools, monitoring and tracking tools and improve referral systems Provide support in the development of alternative care systems in accordance with international policies and national procedures/norms;


• Conduct and supervise training with men and boys, women and girls on social norms change and CP prevention and response using agreed methodology;


• Support the establishment and strengthening of self-help groups for informal foster careers, male and female youth, GBV survivors and women’s groups to work on CP and GBV issues;


• Support community advocates and children to develop participatory media and other IEC materials to use in the community to raise awareness;


• Conduct training and follow-up with teachers, government and partner staff and other stakeholders in community based protection


• Design and facilitate community mobilization/sensitization campaigns in collaboration with Community Engagement Workers, Community Based Protection Mechanisms, and children/adolescents


• Supervise the CFS staff members/volunteers on location to ensure quality implementation of activities;


• Provide ongoing support and ensure child participation and safeguarding practices are strictly adhered to;


• Identify, report and provide on-the-job training to staff members related to child participation and child protection;


• Report general protection issues present in the CFS locations to the Child Protection Officers


• Ensure the UASC Database is set up, regularly updated and efficiently managed in collaboration with partner organizations


• Produce monthly data and regular narrative reports for different stakeholders as well as donor narrative reports of high quality (in collaboration with line manager and the Program Quality Assurance Officer)


• Build the capacity of partners, project team in case management, and strengthen child protection case management activities


• Ensure project staff safety and security, and ensure all Plan International policies and principles are upheld as well as International Minimum Standards for Child Protection, Case Management, and UNHCR’s guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or related fields


• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in child protection prevention and response programming, humanitarian affairs or human rights.


• Experience working in emergency settings


• Experience working with refugees and other vulnerable populations (ideal)


• Experience in Community Based programming and Child Friendly Spaces Previous experience directly providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse,


• exploitation and violence and developing/implementing referral pathways and case management systems.


• Strong experience providing counselling services that are gender-sensitive and child friendly.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong skills in monitoring, evaluation, research and conducting participatory, community-led assessments. Experience working with case files and databases and providing regular documentation.


• Excellent community mobilization skills


• Ability to work individually and within a team with limited supervision. A self-starter.


• Good analytical, problem solving and project planning skills


• Able to communicate clearly and strategically with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Plan. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.


• Strong capacity building/training/coaching/mentoring skills with communities and internal and external staff


• Computer knowledge – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook


• Strong command of both written and spoken English.

Physical Environment and Demands:

• Extensive travel to lead and supervise programme activities.

Level of Contact with Children:

• High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Application Closing Date: 29th December, 2016.

 

Job Title: Child Protection and Sexual Gender Based Violence (CP/SGBV) Officer
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Department: Program
Reports to: Field Coordinator/ Child Protection Specialist
Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension

Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to coordinate and manage the CP and SGBV activities in line with International minimum standards in Northeast Adamawa and Southern Borno states.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical and management leadership to the Case Management program in accordance with best practice and Plan policies, including its child-centered community-


• based approach.


• Ensure that solid case management, referral and information management systems are in place for appropriate identification, responses and follow-up for children harmed or at risk of being harmed


• Ensure regular communication with CPiE Specialist to integrate appropriate child protection in emergencies priorities in program design


• Ensure regular Plan case review meetings and conferences are conducted to reflect on progress and to accommodate the lessons learned and improve case management system accordingly; [participate in Best Interest Determination as appropriate].


• Ensure the [Child Protection Database] is set up, regularly updated, analyzed for trends in the caseload, and efficiently and confidentially managed in collaboration with the Data


• Manager [and relevant partner organizations (e.g. UNHCR, Save the Children and UNICEF)].


• Provide support to Family Tracing and Reunification activities in collaboration with implementing agencies


• Collaborate with other project staff to ensure referrals to other services such as psychosocial support and education/livelihoods interventions


• To ensure children harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive individual case management support by ensuring standard tools and procedures are in place and


• adhered to by case management team members.


• To manage, provide training and technical support to, and build the capacity of the full case management team.


• To coordinate with other child protection agencies on case management.

Qualifications and Experience

• BA or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Human Rights or related degree desired


• At least 3 years’ experience in implementing child protection programs, preferable social work or case management, in humanitarian or development settings


• At least 2 years direct experience providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation and violence, providing gender-sensitive and child-friendly counseling services, and/or developing/implementing referral pathways and case management systems


• Previous experience supervising and managing a team in a cross-cultural setting


• Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff


• Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response


• Experience working with case files and databases and providing regular documentation preferred


• Experience in grant management and proposal writing preferred

Skills & Knowledge:

• Demonstrated understanding of the skills necessary to work with children and particularly vulnerable children


• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, think and plan strategically, and communicate with key actors in a dynamic and unpredictable operating environment


• Excellent community mobilization skills


• Strong skills in monitoring, evaluation, research and conducting participatory, community-led assessments.


• Knowledge of Sphere and established international child protection/GBV standards, methodology and tools


• Knowledge of community mobilization and facilitation techniques Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)


• Ability and willingness to work in a participatory manner with a diverse range of client communities


• Personal qualities: Team player, clear communicator, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well under minimal supervision, and a commitment to child rights and gender equality


• Languages: Fluency in English

Physical Environment and Demands:

• Frequent field visits to implement and supervise programme activities

Level of Contact with Children:

• High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Application Closing Date: 29th December, 2016.

 

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Abuja
Department: Program
Reports to: Humanitarian Project Manager
Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension

Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to co-ordinate and manage a Child Protection Project funded by UNICEF in line with International best practices and relevant guidelines. The post holder is expected to have strong child protection programming skills and experience

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and technical support to the implementing project team, in all phases of the project cycle


• Develop an activity implementation plan with the project team


• Lead/organize regular monitor visits and if required project action plans revisions and modifications


• Responsible for the development of all narrative and financial report (with support from


• Grants Officer and finance department) in line with donor and Plan’s requirements


• Ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations


• Monitor budget and ensure adequate burn rate with support from Humanitarian Program Manager


• Working with M&E Manager, ensure adequate data capturing of project beneficiaries


• Provide guidance and technical support to the implementing project team, in all phases of the project cycle


• Develop an activity implementation plan with the project team Lead/organize regular monitor visits and if required project action plans revisions and modifications


• Responsible for the development of all narrative and financial report (with support from Grants Officer and finance department) in line with donor and Plan’s requirements


• Support resource mobilization efforts of proposal writing and related engagement

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors’ degree in Social Science, Sociology, Public Health or any related field.


• Master’s degree will be an added advantage


• Work experience in an INGO with at least 2 years in humanitarian response and managing of UNICEF project


• At least 3 years’ experience in Child Protection programming, experience in Child


• Protection in Emergency (CPiE) programming will be an added advantage


• Demonstration of strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple counterparts in private, public and NGO sectors.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English including excellent facilitation skills and demonstrated technical writing skills for publication.


• General implementation experience in a managing role in humanitarian response

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian Principles and core standards eg CPIE


• Minimum standards, Core Humanitarian Standards, SPHERE and other relevant international standard for humanitarian response


• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams.


• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.


• Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office

Physical Environment and Demands:

• Travel to Programme/Facilities Units in the North East is required and necessary to ensure that programme are effectively delivered.

Level of Contact with Children:

• High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Application Closing Date: 29th December, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a full CV and a comprehensive Cover letter setting out their reasons for applying for the post and outlining the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills that you feel you can bring to the role to: [email protected]

Note

• Indicate the Job title and location as subject of the mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


• Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.

Plan International Recruitment (Graduate & Experienced) [5 Positions]

Health Specialist at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Job Title: Health Specialist (Accelerated Disease Control), TA-NOC

Description

• The incumbent is accountable for contributing to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Supplemental Immunization Activities (SIA) component of the Immunization programme in conjunction with Child Survival and Development, Maternal and Child Health, Health and Nutrition components within the country programme, to achieve the UNICEF’s immunization plus goals and objectives for the country.


• The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Immunization Manager at the Country Office but will provide support to field offices for regular monitoring of improved SIAs in the field.


• Accountable for ensuring the UNICEF Supplemental Immunization Activities promote gender equality, with an emphasis on gender disaggregation, gender disparity identification and gender mainstreaming.

Responsibilities 
Timely sectoral analysis, input, support and coordination contribute to the Situation Analysis with consistent integration of sex disaggregated data and its periodic update for effective project planning, development and management:

• Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis by compiling, analysing and evaluating information and providing the technical input in the area of Supplemental Immunization Activities (SIA).


• Ensures the preparation of the Situation Analysis relative to Immunization (EPI) interventions in the country and its periodic update.


• Prepares sectoral input to the Country Programme Document, and all related documents (e.g., Plan of Operations, Project Plans of Action, Country Programme Summary Sheet, Programme Summary Sheet) of the Immunization programme.

Quality contributions are made to the development and implementation of the Immunization strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partners:

• Collaborates with other UNICEF sectors, particularly Nutrition, HIV and programme communication to ensure integration of the SIAs with other sector activities.


• Participates with UNICEF, Government, non-government organizations (NGOs) and other partners in the development of the SIAs strategies and approaches.


• Ensures achievement of strategic results in line with agreed Annual and Country Programme objectives and adopts corrective action to meet programme/project objectives.


• Contributes to the identification of new approaches for improving programme delivery with emphasis on project management, evaluation, sustainability of intervention and community participation based on Human Rights framework and cross sector approach to programming and Community Capacity Development.


• Work plan and objectives are strategically established, technical support is effectively provided, and planned results are timely delivered through exercise of strong technical leadership.


• As Health Specialist (SIA) exercises technical leadership for, and participates in, the development of the results-based sectoral work plan and technical decisions as well as for administration, implementation, monitoring and follow-up of sectoral project activity, consistent with the defined project strategies and approaches.


• Ensures objectives and targets are timely met and achieved, through full coordination between activities, by leading and supporting a team of professional and support staff.


• Meets with national and international agencies overseeing the management of programmes/projects.


• Participates in meetings with ministries responsible for programme/project review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements, and integration of gender mainstreaming across sectors.

Project implementation progress is monitored and evaluated for adjustment, acceleration and improvement of program delivery and sustainability:

• Undertakes field visits to monitor programmes, as well as participates in periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners.


• Identifies necessary action for programme adjustments.


• Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials and implementing partners in the planning and management of the SIP component of the Immunization programme and ensure sustainability of interventions. 

Technical support is provided to government and NGOs at all stages of the programme cooperation, including capacity building of government personnel and beneficiaries:

• Provides technical support to government and NGOs at the national and provincial levels in the planning, development and implementation stages of the programmes/projects.


• Identifies training needs; plans, organizes and supports training and orientation activities for government personnel and beneficiaries, for the purpose of capacity building, sustainability of programme/projects and promotion/expansion of coverage of services.

The capacities of Country Office staff are strengthened through effective capacity building programme in the development, implementation and management of the Supplemental Immunization Activities:

• Plans and organizes a staff training/development programme to upgrade the capacity of the Country Office staff in the programme development, implementation and management of SIAs.


• Conducts relevant orientation, workshop, and training.


• UNICEF and Government accountability is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for the sector: 


• Coordinates with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring UNICEF and Government partner accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, ensuring those activities are within established plans of action and programme budget allotments.


• Monitors the overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Submits financial status reports to management in compliance with the regulations and guidelines.


• Effective partnership and collaboration achieved and maintained for advocacy, technical cooperation, programme coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking: 


• Coordinates activities and exchanges information and knowledge with other programmes to contribute to achievement of overall country programme objectives. Participates in establishing effective monitoring, knowledge database/network and reporting systems to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme information/data, and contributes to the development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation for the Immunization Programme.


• Maintains close working relationships to establish partnership and collaboration with external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate relevant data, exchange information on programme/project development and implementation.


• Ensures exchange of knowledge, information, experience and lessons learned.


• The most relevant and strategic information is provided to support the SIA and Immunization Programme by the effective implementation of the monitoring system: 


• In collaboration with monitoring and evaluation and program communication colleagues, conducts accurate and timely monitoring and data collection, and supports an integrated monitoring system.


• Participates in major evaluation exercises, programme mid-term review, annual sector review and preview meetings. Analyses and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and recommends corrective measures as appropriate.


• Ensures the accurate and timely input of project information in the monitoring system, and issues status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.


• All required programme reports are timely prepared in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures: 


• Ensures the timely preparation of annual sector status reports in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.


• Participates in the preparation of all programme reports for management, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, and annual reports.


• Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses with effective coordination are provided: 


• Collaborates in forming emergency preparedness plan relating to the areas of responsibility. In case of emergency, participates in monitoring and assessing the nature and extent of the emergency in the assigned area.


• Coordinates and provides assistance to the Country Office in identifying where support is required in terms of immediate response as well as long-term strategy and plan.


• Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively performed: 


• Performs and delivers additional duties and services assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in Public Health, Paediatric Health, Child Development, Child Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.


• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, at the national and/or international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration in Health and Nutrition in an emergency context.


• Five years of professional work experience in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of health/immunization programs.


• Professional work experience in a technical expert position related to child survival & development, health and nutrition care.


• Fluency in English

Locations: Abuja

Closing Date 
2nd January, 2017.

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Health Specialist at the United Nations Children"s Fund (UNICEF)

Job Recruitment at The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Saturday 5, November 2016

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:

TA CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES SPE…T (SGBV), P-3

Job Number: 498300

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State

Work Type: Temporary Appointment

BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria is seeking the interest of a qualified Child Protection in Emergencies Spe…t in the area of SGBV, with a focus on reintegration of girls and women who have been affected by conflict related sexual violence.

In the course of 2014 and early 2015, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), more commonly as Boko Haram intensified its attacks on the civilian population in Nigeria, with tactics developing from hit-and-run attacks targeting Government officials, security forces, police stations, detention centers, religious figures and schools, to take-and-hold attacks in which JAS managed to establish and maintain control over large swaths of territory. While in late 2015 and 2016 the Nigerian Armed Forces took back most JAS controlled areas, the fighting caused additional mass displacement, especially in Borno State.

Children have been acutely impacted by the conflict. In particular, sexual violence has been a characteristic of the conflict. It is estimated that 7,000 women and girls have suffered conflict related sexual violence, including following abduction by JAS and forced marriage to their fighters. Many girls and women have become pregnant and given birth as a result of the sexual violence. The girls and women, and their children are facing stigma and, in some cases violence, as they return to their communities following escape or rescue by the Nigerian Armed Forces.

UNICEF is supporting state and non state partners to develop and implement a reintegration programme, to ensure safe supported return for these highly vulnerable girls and women, as well as promote a protective environment in their communities to mitigate against further sexual violence.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE TEMPORARY POSITION

The overall objective of the post is to promote the handover of girls and women associated with armed groups to civilian authorities and to ensure their safe, supported return and reintegration and recovery from their experiences.

Specific Project Objectives to Which the Position is Related:

Output 36: By 2017, the capacity of key institutions and civil society is strengthened to monitor and report violence against children especially in humanitarian context and implement gender and age-appropriate prevention and response measures in at least three states.

MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED

Provide technical guidance for the development and implementation of the strategy and programme on the reintegration of girls and women who have been associated with armed groups and victims of conflict related sexual violence

Facilitate the training of and ongoing support for state and non state actors, including community volunteers and religious and community leaders, on support for the girls and women and protection from SGBV

Establish the reintegration programme for girls and women in a minimum of six local government areas, as well as Maiduguri, in Borno State

Support the development of community based reintegration activities for affected girls and women

Engage with religious and community leaders to promote reintegration of girls and women impacted by conflict related sexual violence

Support the tracing and reunification of families for girls and women

Develop and implement programmes which enhance the protective environment for girls and women, in order to protect them from SGBV

Establish/strengthen robust reporting and referral mechanisms for girls and women at risk of or suffering sexual violence

Strengthen the referral mechanism for the girls and women, and their children, to available services and programmes, including health, mental health, education and livelihoods programming

Ensure the availability of alternative care for children born out of conflict related sexual violence who cannot remain with their mothers

Explore the impact of conflict related sexual violence on boys and devise and implement strategies and programmes to support their recovery and reintegration

Manage and quality assure the work of the team of consultants and third party local consultants responsible for overseeing and monitoring the SGBV programme

Manage and develop new programme cooperation agreements with international and national NGOs for the reintegration of girls and women affected by conflict related sexual violence

Ensure robust data collection to capture the number of beneficiaries reached by the programme and the impact of the programme, including management of the evaluation of the programme

Ensure effective linkages with other components of the child protection in emergencies programme

Represent UNICEF on the SGBV sub working groups at State and Federal level

Manage the SGBV programme, including ensuring timely implementation of activities, timely reporting to the donors, compliance with visibility requirements and compliance with internal UNICEF procedures and processes

QUALIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Essential:

Advanced university degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or related field

Minimum of 5 years demonstrable professional experience in implementing child protection or SGBV in emergency programmes

Proven ability to work independently under difficult conditions

Excellent advocacy skills

Excellent communication skills

First university degree with additional two-years of relevant work experience is acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree

DESIRABLE:

Experience of implementing support/reintegration programmes for girls and women associated with armed groups/victims of conflict related sexual violence

Experience of working with community structures and/or religious groups and leaders on SGBV

Experience of implementing tracing and reunification programmes for unaccompanied and separated children

Experience in team management

Fluency in English

Competencies of Successful Candidate

CORE VALUES:

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Communication (II)

Working with people (II)

Drive for results (II)

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Leading and supervising (I)

Formulating strategies and concepts (II)

Analyzing (III)

Relating and networking (II)

Deciding and Initiating action (II)

Applying technical expertise (III)

Remarks

The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

Please note that Maiduguri, Borno is a non-family duty station.

The position is based in Maiduguri, Borno State, with regular travel to Yobe State

TA STATE DATA SPE…T, P-3 (364 DAYS)

JOB NUMBER: 501069

WORK TYPE: Temporary Appointment


PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Zonal C4D/Polio Spe…t, the Borno State Data Spe…t is responsible for leading and coordinating the formulation, planning, design, and implementation of the monitoring, evaluation and research plan of the polio communication programme and providing leadership within the State Polio Emergency Operations Centre situation analysis group.

The Data Spe…t will work closely with the State Emergency Operations Centre communication group and Situation Analysis working groups, UNICEF polio communication section and immunization teams to strengthen areas related to immunization and social data utilization and application with the aim to strengthen routine immunization and eradicate polio in Nigeria.

The Borno State Data Spe…t will work under the overall supervision of the Zonal C4D/Polio Spe…t (Maiduguri) and under the functional guidance of Polio Data Communication Spe…t (Abuja), accountable for supporting social data analysis and in particular to strengthen areas related to immunization & social data utilization and application with the aim to strengthen routine immunization and eradicate polio in Nigeria within the country programme and linked to the Emergency Operation Centre working group priorities.

The incumbent will support the management of the VCM network datasets and undertake weekly analysis of the data to inform planning and key reporting documents.

The Data Spe…t will be expected to travel within the State (to assigned states, if required), to conduct regular data quality audits, to support and review functional status of phones (reporting devices) and to provide on-sight support in keeping the VCM registers and reporting tools

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Interact with the state Emergency Operation Centre and state communication working group, WHO Data Officers, STOP Teams, SIA Teams, and UNICEF’s Social Mobilization consultants/personnel for in-depth collection and analysis of polio and routine immunization data.

Manage smartphone reporting, trouble shooting, download data and conduct periodic data analysis including fortnightly/monthly performance management data, Activity performance monitoring data, polio campaign data, in-between round activity data, routine immunization data, etc.,

Conduct quality checks on the data, perform analysis of implementation progress across different initiatives (by pulling reports and analyzing trends and progress made), support in designing decision-making tools for State Communications Team Lead/EOC (using the database and platform to create data visualizations), and maintaining communication of achievement (or lack thereof) with the Senior Staff.

Conduct regular field based data quality reviews, guide field teams in maintaining data registers and compilation registers

Working closely with State Communications Team Lead, the Data Spe…t to support the state EOC in data collation, analysis and preparation of regular presentations, that could include, efficient collection and analysis of routine polio pre-campaign and campaign performance data; preparation and support in delivery of routine Polio EOC dashboard and other required reports; Preparation and delivery of specific analyses and reports requested by the State EOC and its strategy, operations and communications committees as required.

Link social mobilization and EPI data with the presence of WPV/CVDPV cases.

Provide regular information, data, and specific analyses/reports to the National data team

Identifying data related capacity needs and facilitate training of the state team.

Support implementation and oversight of research activities, for example, Harvard Polling, periodic studies etc., and take advantage of the findings of these studies to refine the social data analysis for the assigned state.

QUALIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Advanced university degree in the Statistics, Biostatistics, Public Health, and Demography emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, participatory communication, and research. Knowledge of GIS software, e.g. Health Mapper, ARC View.

First university degree with additional two-years of relevant work experience is acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Minimum five years of progressive work experience in data management, monitoring, and evaluation activities in developing countries, with practical experience in data supervision, performance management skills/experience, skills in handling large datasets.

Fluency in English Knowledge of local working language of the duty station an asset.

DUE DATE: 17th November, 2016.


TA CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES SPE…T (CHILDREN ASSOCIATED WITH ARMED GROUPS), P-3

JOB NUMBER: 498299

LOCATION: Maiduguri/Borno Nigeria

Work Type: Temporary Appointment

BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria is seeking the interest of a qualified Child Protection in Emergencies Spe…t in the area of reintegration of girls and boys who have been associated with armed groups.

In the course of 2014 and early 2015, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), more commonly as Boko Haram intensified its attacks on the civilian population in Nigeria, with tactics developing from hit-and-run attacks targeting Government officials, security forces, police stations, detention centers, religious figures and schools, to take-and-hold attacks in which JAS managed to establish and maintain control over large swaths of territory. While in late 2015 and 2016 the Nigerian Armed Forces took back most JAS controlled areas, the fighting caused additional mass displacement, especially in Borno State. Children have been acutely impacted by the conflict. In particular, children have been recruited and used by both sides to the conflict.

The government estimates that over 8,000 children have been used by JAS in combat and non combat roles. 21 under-18 year old girls were used by JAS for suicide attacks in 2015 alone. Children perceived to have fought for JAS are being rejected by their communities and are at risk of being attacked if they try to return. Sexual violence has also been a characteristic of the conflict. It is estimated that 7,000 women and girls have suffered conflict related sexual violence, including following abduction by JAS and forced marriage to their fighters. Many girls and women have become pregnant and given birth as a result of the conflict. The girls and women, and their children are facing stigma and in some case violence as they return to their communities following escape or rescue by the Nigerian Armed Forces.

UNICEF is supporting state and non state partners to develop and implement a reintegration programme, to ensure safe supported return for these highly vulnerable children and women.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE TEMPORARY POSITION

The overall objective of the post is to promote the handover of children associated with armed groups to civilian authorities and to ensure their safe, supported return and reintegration.

Specific Project Objectives to which the Position is Related

Output 36: By 2017, the capacity of key institutions and civil society is strengthened to monitor and report violence against children especially in humanitarian context and implement gender and age-appropriate prevention and response measures in at least three states.

MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED

Provide technical guidance for the development and implementation of the strategy and programme on the reintegration of children associated with armed groups (CAAFAG)

Facilitate the training of and ongoing support for state and non state actors, including community volunteers, on the reintegration of CAAFAG

Facilitate the training of military and security personnel on child protection

Engage in advocacy on the handover of children from military authorities to civilian authorities

Establish the reintegration programme in a minimum of six local government areas, as well as Maiduguri, in Borno State

Support the development of community based reintegration activities for CAAFAG

Engage with religious and community leaders to promote reintegration of CAAFAG

Strengthen the referral mechanism for CAAFAG to available services and programmes, including education and livelihoods programming

Establish and manage peacebuilding initiatives in focus communities, including the establishment of peacebuilding clubs

Support the tracing and reunification of families for CAAFAG

Manage and quality assure the work of the team of consultants and third party local consultants responsible for overseeing and monitoring the children associated with armed groups programme

Manage and develop new programme cooperation agreements with international and national NGOs for the reintegration of children associated with armed groups and peacebuilding

Ensure robust data collection to capture the number of beneficiaries reached by the programme and the impact of the programme, including management of the evaluation of the programme

Ensure effective linkages with other components of the child protection in emergencies programme

Manage the children associated with armed groups programme, including ensuring timely implementation of activities, timely reporting to the donors, compliance with visibility requirements and compliance with internal UNICEF procedures and processes

QUALIFICATIONS OR SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

ESSENTIAL:

Advanced university Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or related field.

Minimum of 5 years demonstrable professional experience in implementing child protection in emergency programmes

Experience of implementing reintegration programmes for children associated with armed groups

Excellent training and communication skills

Proven ability to work independently under difficult conditions

Excellent advocacy skills

First university Degree with additional two-years of relevant work experience is acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree.

DESIRABLE:

Experience in advocating with military/security forces for the handover of children

Experience in implementing peacebuilding programmes

Experience in Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (Security Council 1612)

Experience in team management

Fluency in English

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values:

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core Competencies:

Communication

Working with people

Drive for results

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Leading and supervising

Formulating strategies and concepts

Analyzing

Relating and networking

Deciding and Initiating action

Applying technical expertise

Remarks:

The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

Please note that Maiduguri, Borno is a non-family duty station.

The position is based in Maiduguri, Borno State, with regular travel to Yobe State

SUPPLY ASSISTANT

SUMMARY OF KEY FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Serves as contact person to facilitate Lagos Field Office supply planning process.

Support to Lagos Field Office programme and operations colleagues in the issuance of Purchase requisition and Sales orders

Support NCO supply section in market survey by recommending potential vendors

Prepares bidding documents, drafts CRC submissions, raise PO, sets realistic DATs to ensure prompt delivery and keeping adequate records of all transactions in compliant to financial rules

Monitoring of LTAs (e.g prints, custom clearing agents, etc), circulating bid documents and POs issued to Lagos vendors by NCO

Support to country office supply planning process and its execution:

Researches into the market and intranet to ensure adequate price information, realistic DATs are set in the planning stages.

Liaison with all sections in the FO to ensure the supply plan is in place and collated before the end of first quarter.

Ensure all collated supply plan are well documented, stored and monitored for proper execution.

Monitoring of LTAs (e.g prints, custom clearing agents, etc), circulating bid   documents and POs issued to Lagos vendors by NCO:

Monitors all LTA with Lagos vendors to ensure compliance to the terms and conditions of the LTAs

Supports NCO to circulate bids and POs to Lagos vendors and follow up on pending deliveries to ensure to avoid late deliveries

Prepares performance evaluation of LTA holders

Support to programme and operations colleagues in the Field Office in the issuance of purchase requisitions and sales orders:

Interact with Programme / operation Sections in the preparation and issuance of appropriate documents i.e. Supply Requisitions and Sales orders – accuracy in the specifications, budget estimates, realistic DATs and coding in line with Supply Manual

Undertakes reconciliation and adjustments of expenditures on requisitions, recording proof of delivery for GIT (goods in transit) updates, monitoring of Contracts for closure, etc

Support NCO supply section in market survey by recommending potential vendors:

Researches into the open market and intranet to pre-qualify suitable vendors as need arises and ensuring adequate records of these vendors for NCO consideration.

Maintaining a chronological filing system for vendors

Analyzing vendor performance at the end of every year and recommend non performing vendors to the Supply and Logistic Manager for appropriate action.

Prepares bidding documents, draft CRC submission, raise POs, sets realistic DATs to ensure prompt delivery and keeping adequate records of all transactions:

Prepares bidding documents (e.g RFQ/RFP, ITB) circulation of same to UNICEF registered vendors, conducts bid opening in liaison with supervisor and other sections, bid tabulation, draft CRC submission and raise PO.

Monitoring POs to ensure UNICEF obtains delivery promptly and according to the set DATs

Conducts pre-delivery inspection of high value POs as per supply manual and NCO supply SoP. Documenting the results and filing them appropriately

Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on status of PO and requisition on weekly basis for effective monitoring of performance indicators.

Undertake any other supply/programme related assignments depending on the office priorities and as assigned by supervisor.:

The efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the Supply Assistant to the section would facilitates the timely delivery of supply component to the overall UNICEF Nigeria programme in Nigeria, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF’s capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children.

Competencies and level of Proficiency Required

(based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)

CORE VALUES:

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies:

Communication (II)

Working with people (II)

Drive for results (II)

Functional Competencies:

Drive for result

Analyzing (II)

Applying technical expertise (II)

Planning and organizing (II)

Following Instructions and Procedures (II)

RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Completion of Secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Experience:

A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in functional and technical area of supply, procurement and contracting is required.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English.

Knowledge of one UN language the local language of the duty station, an asset.

DUE DATE: 8th November, 2016.

TO APPLY

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TA CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES SPE…T (SGBV), P-3
TA STATE DATA SPE…T, P-3 (364 DAYS)
TA CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES SPE…T (CHILDREN ASSOCIATED WITH ARMED GROUPS), P-3
SUPPLY ASSISTANT

DUE DATE: 21 November, 2016

Job Recruitment at The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Saturday 5, November 2016

Job Openings at The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) [2 positions]

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HACT Officer Emergency, TA
Job Number: 499825
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria

Job Description

• L3 Emergency for Nigeria CO was activated on 22nd August 2016 following the rapidly escalating humanitarian needs brought about by the gradual return of the displaced population in the North East. There is increased access in newly liberated areas in Borno state where the needs are the most extreme. An immediate Scale-Up Plan has been developed and it aims at reaching the populations in need.


• There is an urgent need to both significantly scale up humanitarian assistance by UNICEF and partners, and improve its quality, strengthening supervision and quality assurance. In addition, it is essential to rapidly prepare for the gradual return of the displaced with the reestablishment of basic services, immediately looking at early recovery needs.


• In view of this, UNICEF is increase the number of programme staff based in Borno Field Office for improved operational support and monitoring of programmes, quality assurance and technical support to national counterparts. This includes a position for a HACT Officer to be station in Borno. The Officer will oversee the HACT activities in Borno and Bauchi Office zones.


• The officer will provide support in HACT activities including following up administrative tasks related to the various HACT activities (Spot checks, Micro-assessments, audits, capacity building & HACT Training), work on collating reports, filing and analyzing data collected from the HACT activities for various reports.


• The Officer will be under the supervision of the Programme HACT Specialist, Abuja.

Specific Tasks/Scope

• The Officer will be in charge of HACT activities and provide relevant administrative support in ensuring full compliance with the 2016 HACT Assurance Plan for UNICEF Nigeria;


• Collate all the finalized HACT activities reports (Micro-assessments, audits, spot checks & programme monitoring visits) from all the 2 offices. The reports should be properly labelled as per index provided


• Provide support on timely dispatch of HACT assurance activity reports (Micro-assessments, spot checks, Audits) to respective Field Offices and sections (for onward delivery to IPs) & follow up.


• Follow up with the Chiefs/programme sections to collate documents required by the auditors for micro-assessment, spot check and audit assignments (as per required list of documents).


• Upload all HACT related reports into the SharePoint according to each office for ease of sharing and accessibility.


• Update the spot check trackers on a weekly basis with high priority issues observed during the visit that require follow up action/closure or management attention


• Attend programme meetings to discuss/follow up on HACT issues that require action form the CFO/Programme e.g high priority issues from SC trackers & recommendations from MA and Audits


• Update the HACT plan performance indicators on assurance activities & follow up on audit preparation activities


• Analyse assurance reports for high risk/high priority observations for action by programme teams


• Collate data for the preparation of various reports for programme meetings, management and CMT, RO & HQ reports) that may be required regularly.


• Follow up on timely dispatch of final assurance reports to relevant IPs by each section – obtain copies of the dispatch letters.


• Organizing HACT training Capacity Building for IPs as per the HACT plan- follow up on IP letters/hotel/training materials


• Monitor HACT activities & work plans for HACT consultants working in Borno and Bauchi


• Review travel undertaken by HACT consultants against planned travel for any adjustments and follow up on the certification process with Admin unit. Review and endorse manual TA certifications made by the consultants.


• Follow up on Payments process for consultants (invoice, TAs, travel claim, TA certification).


• Draft minutes for HACT meetings and circulate the action points to the team for implementation


• Conduct Simplified Assessments for IPs receiving less than $100,000 per year and ensure final report is dispatched to the IP/s.


• Ensure a well-organized and easily accessible filing system of all HACT related documents

Deliverables/ end products/timeframe: (eg. final report, article, document etc.):

• Updated status of open items on spot check and programme monitoring trackers for sharing in weekly programme meetings


• Analyse of Micro-assessments, spot checks and audit reports conducted to identify high priority areas that requires programme/management action and share with the HACT Manager/Officers of respective offices for follow up with section Chiefs/CFOs.


• All HACT documentation sequentially uploaded to SharePoint on a weekly basis and easily accessible.


• Follow up with the programme team to ensure that the spot check report is dispatched to the IPs within 2 weeks after the spot check visit (get a copy of the dispatch letter).


• Follow up with the programme teams for response from the IP detailing the implementation of the Micro-assessment, Audit and spot check recommendations.


• Prepare various assurance activity reports and analysis as requested by the HACT manager

Requirements
Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required:

• University Degree in Accountancy, Finance and Business Administration, or Professional Accounting qualification in CPA/ACCA.


• 5 years’ experience in internal/external audit or financial management in a reputable organisation.


• Experience in international organisations is an asset.


• Good communication and analytical skills.


• Strong Drive for Results.


• Relevant experience in emergency operation a strong asset.


• Experience and familiarity with UNICEF financial policies and procedures.


• Proven knowledge of Fast-Track / financial processes a strong asset.


• Good communication and analytical skills.


• Strong Drive for Results

Competencies:

• Communication and very good writing skills; Analytical; Drive for result; planning and organising; Working with people; Well familiar with UN/UNICEF HACT P, procedures and recruitment policies; Fluency in English

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online  

 

 

 

Job Title: Supply Assistant
Location: Nigeria

Summary of key Functions/Accountabilities

• Serves as contact person to facilitate Lagos Field Office supply planning process.


• Support to Lagos Field Office programme and operations colleagues in the issuance of Purchase requisition and Sales orders


• Support NCO supply section in market survey by recommending potential vendors


• Prepares bidding documents, drafts CRC submissions, raise PO, sets realistic DATs to ensure prompt delivery and keeping adequate records of all transactions in compliant to financial rules


• Monitoring of LTAs (e.g prints, custom clearing agents, etc), circulating bid documents and POs issued to Lagos vendors by NCO

Support to country office supply planning process and its execution:

• Researches into the market and intranet to ensure adequate price information, realistic DATs are set in the planning stages.


• Liaison with all sections in the FO to ensure the supply plan is in place and collated before the end of first quarter.


• Ensure all collated supply plan are well documented, stored and monitored for proper execution.

Monitoring of LTAs (e.g prints, custom clearing agents, etc), circulating bid   documents and POs issued to Lagos vendors by NCO:

• Monitors all LTA with Lagos vendors to ensure compliance to the terms and conditions of the LTAs


• Supports NCO to circulate bids and POs to Lagos vendors and follow up on pending deliveries to ensure to avoid late deliveries


• Prepares performance evaluation of LTA holders

Support to programme and operations colleagues in the Field Office in the issuance of purchase requisitions and sales orders:

• Interact with Programme / operation Sections in the preparation and issuance of appropriate documents i.e. Supply Requisitions and Sales orders – accuracy in the specifications, budget estimates, realistic DATs and coding in line with Supply Manual


• Undertakes reconciliation and adjustments of expenditures on requisitions, recording proof of delivery for GIT (goods in transit) updates, monitoring of Contracts for closure, etc

Support NCO supply section in market survey by recommending potential vendors:

• Researches into the open market and intranet to pre-qualify suitable vendors as need arises and ensuring adequate records of these vendors for NCO consideration.


• Maintaining a chronological filing system for vendors


• Analyzing vendor performance at the end of every year and recommend non performing vendors to the Supply and Logistic Manager for appropriate action.

Prepares bidding documents, draft CRC submission, raise POs, sets realistic DATs to ensure prompt delivery and keeping adequate records of all transactions:

• Prepares bidding documents (e.g RFQ/RFP, ITB) circulation of same to UNICEF registered vendors, conducts bid opening in liaison with supervisor and other sections, bid tabulation, draft CRC submission and raise PO.


• Monitoring POs to ensure UNICEF obtains delivery promptly and according to the set DATs


• Conducts pre-delivery inspection of high value POs as per supply manual and NCO supply SoP. Documenting the results and filing them appropriately


• Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on status of PO and requisition on weekly basis for effective monitoring of performance indicators.

Undertake any other supply/programme related assignments depending on the office priorities and as assigned by supervisor.:

• The efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the Supply Assistant to the section would facilitates the timely delivery of supply component to the overall UNICEF Nigeria programme in Nigeria, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF’s capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children.

Competencies and level of Proficiency Required
(based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)

Core Values:

• Commitment


• Diversity and inclusion


• Integrity

Core competencies:

• Communication (II)


• Working with people (II)


• Drive for results (II)

Functional Competencies:

• Drive for result


• Analyzing (II)


• Applying technical expertise (II)


• Planning and organizing (II)


• Following Instructions and Procedures (II)

Recruitment Qualifications
Education:

• Completion of Secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in functional and technical area of supply, procurement and contracting is required.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English.


• Knowledge of one UN language the local language of the duty station, an asset.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online  

 

 

Application Deadline
8th November,2016

Job Openings at The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) [2 positions]

United Nations Children's Fund (Supply Assistant)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Job Title: Supply Assistant

Responsibilities 

• Serves as contact person to facilitate Lagos Field Office supply planning process.


• Support to Lagos Field Office programme and operations colleagues in the issuance of Purchase requisition and Sales orders


• Support NCO supply section in market survey by recommending potential vendors


• Prepares bidding documents, drafts CRC submissions, raise PO, sets realistic DATs to ensure prompt delivery and keeping adequate records of all transactions in compliant to financial rules


• Monitoring of LTAs (e.g prints, custom clearing agents, etc), circulating bid documents and POs issued to Lagos vendors by NCO

Support to country office supply planning process and its execution:

• Researches into the market and intranet to ensure adequate price information, realistic DATs are set in the planning stages.


• Liaison with all sections in the FO to ensure the supply plan is in place and collated before the end of first quarter.


• Ensure all collated supply plan are well documented, stored and monitored for proper execution.


• Monitoring of LTAs (e.g prints, custom clearing agents, etc), circulating bid   documents and POs issued to Lagos vendors by NCO:


• Monitors all LTA with Lagos vendors to ensure compliance to the terms and conditions of the LTAs


• Supports NCO to circulate bids and POs to Lagos vendors and follow up on pending deliveries to ensure to avoid late deliveries


• Prepares performance evaluation of LTA holders

Support to programme and operations colleagues in the Field Office in the issuance of purchase requisitions and sales orders:

• Interact with Programme / operation Sections in the preparation and issuance of appropriate documents i.e. Supply Requisitions and Sales orders – accuracy in the specifications, budget estimates, realistic DATs and coding in line with Supply Manual


• Undertakes reconciliation and adjustments of expenditures on requisitions, recording proof of delivery for GIT (goods in transit) updates, monitoring of Contracts for closure, etc

Support NCO supply section in market survey by recommending potential vendors:

• Researches into the open market and intranet to pre-qualify suitable vendors as need arises and ensuring adequate records of these vendors for NCO consideration.


• Maintaining a chronological filing system for vendors


• Analyzing vendor performance at the end of every year and recommend non performing vendors to the Supply and Logistic Manager for appropriate action.

Prepares bidding documents, draft CRC submission, raise POs, sets realistic DATs to ensure prompt delivery and keeping adequate records of all transactions:

• Prepares bidding documents (e.g RFQ/RFP, ITB) circulation of same to UNICEF registered vendors, conducts bid opening in liaison with supervisor and other sections, bid tabulation, draft CRC submission and raise PO.


• Monitoring POs to ensure UNICEF obtains delivery promptly and according to the set DATs


• Conducts pre-delivery inspection of high value POs as per supply manual and NCO supply SoP. Documenting the results and filing them appropriately


• Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on status of PO and requisition on weekly basis for effective monitoring of performance indicators.

Undertake any other supply/programme related assignments depending on the office priorities and as assigned by supervisor.:

• The efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the Supply Assistant to the section would facilitates the timely delivery of supply component to the overall UNICEF Nigeria programme in Nigeria, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF’s capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children.

Skills

• Commitment


• Diversity and inclusion


• Integrity


• Communication (II)


• Working with people (II)


• Drive for results (II)


• Drive for result


• Analyzing (II)


• Applying technical expertise (II)


• Planning and organizing (II)


• Following Instructions and Procedures (II)

Qualifications
Education:

• Completion of Secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Experience:

•  A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in functional and technical area of supply, procurement and contracting is required.

Requirements:

• Fluency in English.


• Knowledge of one UN language the local language of the duty station, an asset.

Location: Lagos

Closing Date
8th November, 2016.

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United Nations Children"s Fund (Supply Assistant)

Child Protection in Emergency Officers at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Saturday 22, October 2016

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCY OFFICER, NO-B

Job Number: 498309

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State, with regular travel to Yobe State and Abuja

Work Type: Temporary Appointment

Estimated Duration of Position: Six months, with the possibility of extension if additional funding is secured.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE TEMPORARY POSITION

The overall objective of the post is to promote the safe, supported return and reintegration of women, girls and boys associated with JAS and enhance the protective environment for children in conflict affected communities in North East Nigeria.

Specific Project Objectives to Which the Position is Related

Output 36: By 2017, the capacity of key institutions and civil society is strengthened to monitor and report violence against children especially in humanitarian context and implement gender and age-appropriate prevention and response measures in at least three states.

MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED

Support the implementation of the programme on the reintegration of children and women associated with armed groups and affected by conflict related sexual violence

Organise ongoing training and support for Local Government Area community volunteers support reintegration

Support the development of community based reintegration activities and community based protection mechanisms for children and women associated with armed groups

Strengthen the referral mechanism for high risk children to available services and programmes, including education and livelihoods programming

Support the tracing and reunification programme for unaccompanied

Engage with religious and community leaders to promote reintegration of high risk children and women and peacebuilding intiatives

Support the establishment and operation of peacebuilding activities in focus local government areas and communities

Manage the work of the team of consultants and third party local consultants responsible for overseeing and monitoring the reintegration programme

Manage programme cooperation agreements with international and national NGOs for the reintegration of children and women associated with armed groups and peacebuilding

Ensure robust data collection to capture the number of beneficiaries reached by the programme and the impact of the programme

Ensure effective linkages with other components of the child protection in emergencies programme

Manage the children associated with armed groups and peacebuilding programme, including ensuring timely implementation of activities, timely reporting to the donors, compliance with visibility requirements and compliance with internal UNICEF procedures and processes

QUALIFICATIONS OR SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

University degree, preferably in Social Work, Social Development, Psychology, or related fields.

At least 2 years of relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas – child protection, OVC, peacebuilding/conflict resolution, SGBV and/or community development programmes.

Fluency in English and Hausa (both written and orally).

Experience of working with government, NGO and/or community-based partners.

Ability to work independently under difficult conditions, to work as a team and under tight deadlines.

Willingness to travel to remote and conflict-affected areas.

DESIRABLE:

Experience of working with conflict affected communities

Experience of working in Borno, Yobe, Gombe or Adamawa

Knowledge of local languages, including Kanuri.

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DUE DATE: 25 October, 2016

Child Protection in Emergency Officers at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Saturday 22, October 2016

Career Opportunity at The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

Job Title: TA Child Protection Specialist (Violence Against Children and Child Protection Systems Strengthening)

Background

• The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria is seeking the interest of a qualified Child Protection Specialist in the area of Child Protection Systems Strengthening with a focus on violence against children (VAC).


• In September 2015, supported by UNICEF, Nigeria became the 8th country in the world and the first country in West Africa to launch the findings of the National Violence Against Children Survey. In response to the findings, the President of Nigeria launched the Year of Action to End Violence Against Children, alongside national priority actions of state and non state actors, including religious groups, NGOs and the media. The President called on all 36 States to launch their own campaigns.


• Lagos became the first state to heed the President’s call on 24th February 2016, launching their own campaign and priority actions. UNICEF will support a further eight States to launch their own campaigns.


• A fundamental component of the priority actions at national and state level is the operationalisation of the Child Rights Acts. UNICEF is supporting the Federal Ministry of Women Affair and Social Development to implement a nine state programme to develop a model child protection system in order to promote the operationalisation of the Child Rights act across the country. In four of these States, UNICEF is investing heavily to support state government to establish a model system in target local government areas.

Description

• The overall objective of the post is to support the four focus states to model the child protection system and


• To provide support to States to launch their own state campaigns and priority actions. 


• The post holder will also contribute to the launch of the end violence against campaign 2030 linked with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Requirements

• Provide technical support for the modelling of the child protection system in target local government areas


• Implement the monitoring and evaluation system for the child protection systems models


• Oversee the establishment of the child protection information management system


• Convene and facilitate the Child Protection Systems Strengthening Learning Group


• Manage the evaluation of the Child Protection Systems Strengthening model


• Establish and support the National Child Rights Implementation Committee


• Provide technical support for the launch of state campaigns to end violence against children (8 states)


• Contribute to the preparations of the launch of the EndVACNigeria 2030 campaign

Qualifications 
Education:

• Advanced university Degree, preferably in Law, Social work or related field.

Or

• A first level (Bachelor’s) university degree in related fields with 7 years professional experience may be acceptable in lieu of an advance university Degree.

Work Experience
Essential:

• 5 years professional experience in child protection 


• Understanding of the international framework for child protection


• Excellent organizational and planning skills


• Strong advocacy skills


• Strong written skills

Desirable:

• Experience of implementing child protection systems strengthening programmes


• Experience of developing child protection information management systems


• Experience of supporting the development of multi-sectoral plans to prevent and respond to violence against children


• Experience of supporting the launch of campaigns to end violence against children

Language

• Fluency in English.

Competencies
Core Values:

• Commitment


• Diversity and Inclusion


• Integrity

Core Competencies:

• Communication


• Working with People


• Drive for Results

Functional Competencies:

• Leading and Supervising  


• Formulating Strategies and Concepts


• Analyzing 


• Relating and Networking


• Deciding and Initiating Action


• Applying Technical Expertise.

Closing Date
20th October, 2016.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

APPLY HERE

Note
 Applicants who applied for the first round do not need to apply again.
The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

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Career Opportunity at The United Nations Children"s Fund (UNICEF)