Niger

Le Consultant doit être sénior avec les qualifications suivantes : Être titulaire d'un diplôme universitaire équivalent à Bac +5 en informatique et programmation ; Etre titulaire d'un diplôme ou une expérience avérée d'au moins 5 ans sur l'administration de la plateforme DHIS2 ; Avoir des compétences en pédagogie et dynamisation d'équipe ; Avoir de l'expérience de terrain dans le domaine de l'évaluation et la gestion de la plateforme du DHIS2 ; Démontrer une excellente capacité d'initiative et une grande créativité ; Avoir une bonne maîtrise de la langue Française ; Avoir une bonne capacité d'analyse et de rédaction ; Être méthodique et rigoureux ; Avoir une bonne connaissance de l'outil informatique et programmation informatique ; Avoir des capacités à travailler sous pression.

Contexte et Justificatif L'un des défis majeurs auquel notre système de santé fait face est celui d'offrir à la population des prestations de qualité dans un esprit d'équité et d'esprit social. Ce défi ne pourrait être relevé sans la mise en place d'un système de santé répondant aux besoins de plus en plus croissants de la population. Pour cela, il est impérieux de traiter et d'analyser les données afin de produire de l'information de qualité pour disposer des indicateurs fiables, crédibles pour pouvoir mesurer le degré d'atteinte des objectifs poursuivis. C'est pourquoi et pour y remédier à toutes ces insuffisances constatées, que le Ministère de la Santé Publique par le biais de la Direction des Statistiques a inscrit dans son plan stratégique et PAA 2018, le recrutement d'un consultant international pour une assistance à l'équipe technique du DHIS2 pour l'implémentation du DHIS2. Objectif Général Appuyer la Direction des Statistiques (DS) du Ministère de la Santé Publique à rendre fonctionnel la plateforme du DHIS2 sur l'ensemble du pays. Objectifs spécifiques La mission vise les objectifs spécifiques suivants : Appuyer l'équipe technique à opérationnaliser et optimiser l'implémentation du DHIS2 dans l'ensemble des régions ; Participer aux sessions de formation des agents des structures de santé et des programmes nationaux de lutte contre les maladies sur le DHIS2, l'analyse et l'utilisation des données; Appuyer la DS au suivi régulier du fonctionnement du DHIS2 ; Faire la revue du plan d'action en cours et proposer des amendements à court terme ; Appuyer l'équipe technique dans le cadre de la supervision des agents formés à partir d'un agenda détaillé de suivi post-formation ; Evaluer la composition actuelle de l'équipe technique DHIS-2 et au besoin, proposer des amendements ; Former l'équipe technique du DHIS2 à l'utilisation et l'administration de la plateforme du DHIS2 ; Former l'équipe technique du DHIS2 sur les nouvelles fonctionnalités du DHIS2 et les appliquer à la plateforme ; Former l'équipe technique du DHIS2 sur la création et l'utilisation de cette interface ; Faire un état des lieux sur les applications utilisées dans le système de santé afin de faciliter l'interopérabilité et ou intégrer certaines fonctionnalités de ces applications dans le DHIS2 ; Réviser le guide d'utilisation du DHIS2 pour les agents et le guide des facilitateurs de la plateforme DHIS2 Créer des cadres d'échanges dynamiques sur la plateforme (forum, collaboration) ; Créer une interface claire avec une ergonomie moderne facilitant l'interopérabilité du DHIS2 avec les applications utilisées par le SNIS ; Résultats attendus A la fin de la mission, le Consultant devra remettre à la Direction des statistiques du MSP : L'équipe technique est appuyée à l'implémentation du DHIS2 dans l'ensemble des régions ; Les sessions de formations des agents pour l'utilisation du DHIS2 sont réalisées ; Le régulier du fonctionnement du DHIS2 est assuré ; L'équipe technique est appuyée dans le cadre de la supervision des agents formés à partir d'un agenda détaillé de suivi post-formation ; L'équipe technique du DHIS2 est formée sur les nouvelles fonctionnalités du DHIS2 et les appliquer à la plateforme ; L'équipe technique du DHIS2 est formée sur l'interopérabilité du DHIS2 avec l'ensemble des applications utilisées par le SNIS ; Un état des lieux sur les applications utilisées dans le système de santé est fait afin de faciliter l'interopérabilité et ou intégrer les fonctionnalités de certaines fonctions des applications dans le DHIS2 ; Le guide d'utilisation du DHIS2 pour les agents et le guide des facilitateurs de la plateforme DHIS2 est révisé. LIVRABLES A la fin de la mission le consultant devrait présenter au Ministère de la santé publique (Direction des statistiques) un rapport de mission rédigé en français et une plateforme DHIS2 fonctionnelle. Aussi, il est attendu du consultant la présentation mensuel d'un rapport technique sur la mise en œuvre des présents TDRs. METHODOLOGIE Le Consultant déclinera son plan de travail sur la durée totale de sa mission en faisant ressortir les différentes tâches assignées. DUREE DE LA MISSION La mission s'étalera sur une période de 9 mois avec possibilité de prolongation LANGUE Français

Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a relevant field. At least five years of demonstrated experience in food security, knowledge management, organizational learning, and capacity strengthening. Ability and willingness to travel regularly. Excellent written communication and presentation skills in French and English. Knowledge of local languages is an asset. Strong tool/ curriculum development and training skills. Demonstrated, structured approach to coordination, sustainability planning, and linkage formulation. Demonstrated understanding and application of CLA. Qualified local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Child safeguarding Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff. The role The proposed program will be a highly-integrated, multi-sectoral food security intervention. The Strategic Coordination and Learning Advisor will work closely with the Food Security Technical Coordinator and the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountability Manager to ensure collaboration and linkages with external stakeholders across the program's intervention areas, as well as to integrate active and intentional adaptive learning exercises. The Advisor is responsible for: creating linkages between program participants and outcomes with other programs, institutions and stakeholders in the implementation area; supporting program impact and sustainability; establishing and implementing a program learning agenda; and ensuring collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) processes and activities within the program. Contract length: 1 to 2 Years

◦Education to MSc/MA/ level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience ◦Fluent French and good English speaking and writing skills required ◦Significant senior level experience working in FSL and Child Poverty programming, including direct experience in implementing cash transfer programmes, HEA approach, market analysis and economic recovery, community and national early warning systems. ◦Previous first phase emergency response experience is essential ◦Previous experience in managing a team and coaching ◦Previous experience in project management ◦Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability ◦Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills ◦Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity ◦Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff ◦Strong influencing skills, experience in representation and advocacy in external forums ◦Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors ◦Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports ◦Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy ◦The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances. ◦Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support ◦Knowledge and / or experience in using COD and EMMA / MIFIRA ◦Familiarity with nutrition surveys ◦Experience with developing and designing Social Protection programmes ◦Specific experience of designing and managing DFID, USAID, OFDA, BPRM, EU and ECHO projects ◦Specific experience of working in consortia projects

Child Safeguarding Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff Contract Length: 1-3 Months ROLE PURPOSE: The Child Poverty and FSL Technical consultant will provide strategic technical support to SCI Niger’s Child Poverty and FSL programming. The consultant will provide interim support to ensuring the quality and impact of Child Poverty and FSL humanitarian and development programming. The consultant will support the country office sectoral representation and coordination with the government and with national and international development and emergency response partners and serve as the interlocateur between SCI Niger and head office and regioanl technical supporters. The consultant will act as the technical lead on assessments, programme design and budgeting, proposal development, program kick-offs, reporting, and support recruitment and procurement processes. The consultant will support the implementation and execution of activities in all food security and child poverty projects for SCI Niger to ensure they are started and completed on time and are impactful for children and communities. The consultant will also analyze the capacity building needs of existing country programme staff and help design and support capacity building plans and trainings for those staff.

•Recommended a minimum of 5 years management experience an NGO environment, of which three at a management level within the finance department of an international organization •CPA or equivalent degree (CA, ACMA, ACCA) strongly recommended Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff. ROLE PURPOSE: As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Niger, the Director of Finance shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO). The Director of Finance in his/her capacity is responsible for overseeing the financial services - in both emergency and development programming contexts. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Country Director Staff reporting to this post: Direct: Finance Manager, Accountant Coordinator Role Dimensions: Save the Children works in 4 regions in Niger (Diffa, Maradi, Niamey, Zinder) with approximately 370 staff and an annual budget of circa $30 million. The Niger Program have steadily grown the portfolio, moving from 18 million USD budget to 33 million USD. SCI works in Niger with the support of a very diverse portfolio of donors ECHO, USAID, Global Fund, NORAD, Humanitarian response, etc. Knowledge of those donor regulations is a plus for this position. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to: •Leadership of the Niger Country Office •Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors •Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs •Help maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs •Ensure Niger Country Office complies with all Save the Children Essential Standards. •Ensure that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies, working closely with the Regional Office Finance •Oversee the finance function in Niger Country Office, including planning and budgeting, financial accounting, financial control, financial systems, and reporting Planning and Budgeting •Assist the Country Director (CD) in the management /administration of the Country Office resources and its sub-offices including (a) the formulation of country work program and resource allocation, (b) providing effective support and guidance to the Senior Management •Team and other key program staff during planning and allocation exercises; (c) monitoring resource utilization. Highlight variances, provide analysis and recommendations •Work with the Director of Program Operations and the Director of Program Development and Quality in supporting the development of new plans to meet funding and programming needs. •Identify and effectively manage all key risks, especially financial, related to delivering the Country Office program. Develop mitigation plans at proposal stage •Ensure correct level of budget authority exists within Country Office •Manage financial aspects of budget development for new proposals •Ensure appropriate and adequate emergency finance and grants procedures are detailed in the Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan in order to enable rapid scale up •Ensure budget holders understand their responsibilities (e.g., through training) •Ensure field offices receive adequate support to operate efficient accounting systems, including timely receipt of monthly budget variance analysis by budget holders, timely answers to queries and scheduling tasks and deadlines. •Work with the HR Director to establish equitable staff compensation policies and practices within the approved budget and donor requirements •Prepare and monitor the Country Program’s Master Budget to inform cost allocation table for the Main office and sub offices. Financial Accounting, Reporting, and Control •Manage the Country Office financial systems and provide the SMT and all budget holders a monthly update on the budget variance analysis •Ensure that Program Operations and Support Services that systems are in place for the control of all assets, funds, equipment, property, and facilities; submit timely financial reports to centre, Regional Office and donors as required •Ensure that effective systems are put in place, and regularly reviewed, to allow adequate financial management and control including: •Annual accounts and tax statement preparation; •Accounting and management information systems; •Cash and cash flow management and control in particular gain/losses on currency exchange; •Financial procedures during emergency responses, including meeting all relevant responsibilities in the Rules and Principles for Emergency Response; •Expenditure procedures, especially around procurement; •Documentation of all controls and procedures; •Finance training for staff in the field and partners as necessary; •Availability of funds for sub-offices and the Country Office •Monitor accurate and timely submission of financial reports and attachments to members, donors and government regulatory agencies •Ensure quarterly effort reporting is prepared with major variances discussed with Regional Office and centre •Coordinate submission of control reports, respond to findings and recommend resolutions or action plans •Lead and participate in the development of finance policies and procedures to be able to maintain a well-financially controlled environment in both development and emergency contexts •Coordinate any internal or external financial audits •Ensure monthly financial reviews (MFRs) are prepared, reviewed with SMT, and submitted to Regional Office regularly •Ensure Country Office treasury operations are adequately managed •Monitor completion of financial reports for awards/contracts. Ensure proper accounting and closing of books upon receipt of completed reports and documents from various sub-offices •With the Grants and Compliance Manager, coordinate the release of donor fund summaries from the members to ensure accurate and systematic accounting of grant transaction Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development •Ensure appropriate staffing within finance teams •Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency •Manage finance teams; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly •Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff •Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process. Establish result based system and follow up. •Ensure adequate segregation of finance, administration and logistics duties within Country Office Manage the performance of all staff in the finance work area through: •Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations; •Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities; •Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance; •Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ workplans Additional job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. Equal Opportunities The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures