Nigeria

Education

• University degree or equivalent level in economics, public health disciplines, social sciences or similar. Desirable degree/Master in Project Management.

Professional Experience

• At least 5 years of significant international experience in similar positions or in humanitarian sector
• Extensive working experiences in Project Management
• Sound knowledge of PCM
• Solid knowledge of financial monitoring and reporting tools

Professional Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of sectoral international guidelines and standards
• Experience in working with IDPs or refugees

Languages

• Proficiency in English (conversation, reading and writing) required

Personal Requirements

• Sound personal organizational skills, including time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-tasking, prioritization of tasks, and working under pressure
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international multiethnic and multicultural environment
• Proven management and leadership skills
• Ability to deliver high quality work in short periods of time and to work under pressure
• Flexibility to respond to changing nature of humanitarian context and operational difficulties in the field
• Willingness to accept basic living standard and frequent field missions
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders

 

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5cd96fd971da3d0006117d89/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “SR-49-1045 - Project Manager Multisector OFDA - Nigeria”.

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Project Manager Multisector OFDA - Nigeria

Code: SR-49-1045

Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent missions in the field (Ngala, Bama, Magumeri and Dikwa LGAs), Borno State

Starting date: 15/09/2019

Contract duration: 1 year (until 14/09/2020)

Reporting to: Head of Base / Head of Mission

Supervision of: 4 expat staff and about 10 national staff

Dependents: //

 

 

General context of the project

Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has crippled north eastern Nigeria. Borno State continues to be most affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 22 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno, but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional.

In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is proposing a one year integrated project that will address critical gaps in health, nutrition, and WASH services for a highly vulnerable population in the newly accessible host communities in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ngala (Ngala-Gambaru), Bama (Banki) and Dikwa (Dikwa) Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, Nigeria:

 

In terms of health sector, INTERSOS intervention is articulated around two pillars:

 

1. Reinforce the Health Systems, through train for health facilities staff including community health workers, nurses, nurse aids, and midwives on integrated management of childhood illnesses but also on screening for common outbreak prone diseases, case investigation and reporting mechanisms. INTERSOS will intervene for rehabilitation of health facilities structures and procurement of equipment for designated health activities as per the Basic Package of Essential Health Services. Mobile clinics will be organized to reach remote Wards of each targeted LGA;
2. Improve reproductive health through provision of training and materials on GBV (included case management at health facilities level), HIV counselling and testing and family planning

Concerning the nutrition sector of intervention, health facilities will be supported to introduce OTP services as part of a comprehensive CMAM program. In addition, INTERSOS will provide furniture; equipment and anthropometric tools according to caseload requirements to the identified health facilities, including mobile clinics ensuring that all identified SAM cases receive the required monitoring and therapeutic care. Both fixed health facilities and mobile clinics will benefit from the RUTF supply.

Finally in terms of WASH, the action plan to enhance hygiene promotion by hand washing stations provision and increased knowledge on safe hygiene and sanitation at health facilities level, but also to improve the environment health through the implementation of a solid waste management at health facilities level, introducing the necessary knowledge, materials and infrastructures for it. At community level, clean-up campaigns will be organized and supported through the provision of materials encouraging communities to actively participate to maintain a healthy environment and identify safe locations for waste management.

 

General purpose of the position

Full managerial and technical responsibility of the project implementation, including procurement, selection of staff, monitoring and financial supervision of expenditures against target activities. S/he will support training and will supervise all the activities in the field locations. S/he is responsible of regular donor reporting and attends technical coordination meetings, the incumbent work under overall supervision of the head of Base and Head of Mission and coordinate with the Medical Coordinator, who will ensure mentoring and monitoring for the project implementation.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks

The PM manages, coordinates and supervises the project staff for the implementation of activities and services, ensuring timely and quality implementation and monitoring in compliance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures, International Principles and Guidelines as well as INTERSOS Fundamental Charter and Code of Ethics.

Project Management:

• Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the project, ensuring timely and quality delivery of services as per approved project’s proposal
• Ensure, in line with INTERSOS internal rules and regulations, donor regulations and international humanitarian standard (such as SPHERE) the management of the project
• Conduct regular field visits to assess program quality and progress toward objectives, facilitate collective problem solving with staff and other stakeholders to address challenges
• Monitoring financial supervision of expenditures an appropriate budget management
• Coordinating with the Finance and Logistic department to procure material necessary for the implementation of the activities in a timely manner to ensure adequate supply at the intervention sites
• Liaising with sector appropriate local government and authorities, non-state actors, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors at field site level, in coordination with the HoM
• Plan and distribute tasks and workload among the teams, guiding their understanding of the issues linked to the Project and the Mission through regular working meetings and feedback, in order to ensure an efficient deployment of the resources and the achievement of the expected goals
• Inform the field team on the instructions given by the Capital promoting fluent, smooth written and oral communication and information flow and ensuring confidentiality and full compliance with security rules and medical ethics
• Supervise the project material resources put at INTERSOS ’s disposition in order to ensure a correct use and its longevity
• Supervise all orders (medical and logistical) and the Project’s purchases as well as the financial indicators, with the support of the capital referents, in order ensure efficiency, adequate supply at the intervention sites and early detect deviations and its causes.
• Ensure appropriate budget management
• Monitor the risks and threats around the project(s), documenting the situation and analyzing the consequences of political decisions or negotiations in course
• Proactively participate in relevant technical coordination meetings and working groups.

Staff Supervision:

• Provide technical supervision and guidance to medical team, both for the Mobile Team and the staff in the static facilities
• Be responsible for the proper application of HR policies and associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, potential, detection, staff’s development and internal communication) in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activities he/she is accountable for
• Identify training needs, provide individual follow up and coaching, carry out end of mission evaluation of the team members and lead internal communication initiatives in order to facilitate people’s integration and professional development and to maximize their capabilities and commitment to project’s goals.

Reporting:

• Developing regular reports, including donor reporting and the Project Appraisal Tool, ensuring accurate data collection and timely submission
• Ensuring accurate data collection and reporting are submitted in a timely manner for all activities within the project
• Elaborate the Project’s institutional memory, keeping written records (and file them) on its development

Education

Advanced university degree from a recognized academic institution in one or more of the following areas is preferable: Finance Management, Business Administration, Management, International Economics, International Development, Contract/Commercial Law.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience at national and international level, working as admin-finance officer also in humanitarian field locations
• Proven experience with different donor finance compliance and reporting (e.g.: ECHO, OFDA, UNHCR, WFP)

Professional Requirements

Good computer skills, especially MS Office / Excel

Languages

• Fluency in English is required
• French and Italian are an asset

Personal Requirements

• Ability to live in contexts with volatile security
• Team Player

 

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5ce7d707e031ea000632d5b1/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “SR-49-1056 - Country Finance Coordinator - Nigeria”.

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Required profile and experience

Education

University degree in Social Sciences, Political Silence, International Relations, Humanitarian and International Cooperation or related fields.

Professional Experience

• At least 5 years of professional work experience as head of Mission or other management/coordination positions in humanitarian/development contexts
• Proven experience in the management of UN, USAID and ECHO funds
• Proven experience in the management of large staff teams and good leadership

Professional Requirements

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and in writing)

Languages

• Proficient knowledge of English is required
• French/Italian are an asset

Personal Requirements

• Proactive attitude
• Ability to work in insecure remote contexts and to adapt to basic living conditions in remote/isolated areas

 

 

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5bc401f7b7706236fd8c3da4/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV,a motivation letter via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-49-735 – Head of Mission- Nigeria". Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Head of Mission

Code: SR-49-735

Duty station: Nigeria - Possibility of Family Duty Station in Abuja. Percentage of time to be based in Abuja and Maiduguri to be defined.

Starting date: ASAP

Contract duration: 12 months

Reporting to: West Africa Regional Director 

Supervision of: About 15 international staff and 50 Local staff

Dependents: no

 

General context of the project

Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has crippled north eastern Nigeria. Borno State continues to be most affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 22 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno, but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional.

In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is implementing more than 6 projects addressing critical gaps in health and nutrition, WASH, Protection, Food Security, Shelter, Camp Coordination and Camp Management services for a highly vulnerable population in the newly accessible host communities in of Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Damasak, Kukawa, Magumeri, Jere-MMC Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, Nigeria.

 

 

General purpose of the position

The Head of Mission legally and officially represents the Organization in Nigeria– granted with powers conferred by proxy by the Secretary General upon appointment to the post – and acts under the supervision of the Regional Director and in accordance with its specific directions. S/he is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies and indications.

 

 

Main responsibilities and tasks

The Head of Mission represents the Organization and is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies and indications.

The HoM manages and coordinates the operations and human resources in the country and is responsible to:

Communication and representation

• Establish and maintain collaborative relations with Local Authorities and Institutions, Donors, International Agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders
• Follow up, guarantee and monitor government recognition procedures for the organization in compliance with the host country formalities
• Monitor donor’s priorities and intervention strategies in the country as well as to map and approach new donors

Planning and implementation

• Define country priorities based on context and needs analyses; monitor donor intervention strategies in the country; design, promote and elaborate new interventions
• Assess, promote and submit new projects, following the procedures defined and promoting a spirit of participation among beneficiaries at all management stages, ensuring the transparency of the intervention
• Supervise, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the country operations - and all related administrative, financial, human resources, logistics and security aspects - ensuring timely and quality assistance delivery, as well as cost efficiency and accountability, in compliance with INTERSOS and donors guidelines, regulations and procedures

Information and Reporting

• Continuously assess, analyse and evaluate the impact of the country operations, also through periodic visits to the areas of intervention

Finance

• Define the mission financial plan, ensuring self-sufficiency and consistency of expenses, and assume responsibility for the mission funds management, including bank accounts

Human Resources

• Coordinate, guide and supervise the mission staff, and evaluate their performance
• To ensure the respect for the values, Code of Ethics and Organization Management and Control Model of INTERSOS within the mission
• Ensure personnel compliance with procedures foreseen by INTERSOS’ Organization Management and Control Model
• Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings

Security

• Validation of all the mission security plans (Capital and projects)
• Interaction on the Country security issues with HQ (Security Referent) and relevant actors
• Hold final responsibility for any decision concerning security

Education

Advanced university degree from a recognized academic institution in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Finance Management, Business Administration, Management, International Economics, International Development, Contract/Commercial Law.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 1.5 years of relevant work experience at national and international level working as admin-finance officer, also in humanitarian field locations

• Previous experience in Nigeria and/or Western and Central Africa is an asset

Professional Requirements

• Fair knowledge of the international donors - mainly OFDA systems

• Attention to details and ability to take initiative and work autonomously

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytic approach

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong knowledge in computer (MS Office package, internet, e-mail, etc.)

• Ability to work in austere and hostile environments

• Strong Leadership and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated organizational skills in highly complex emergency operations

• Knowledge of communication strategies and techniques

• Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player

Languages

Proficiency in English (conversation, reading and writing) required

Personal Requirements

• Willingness to accept basic living standards, curfew and sporadic field missions

• Ability to deal with stress and demanding working environment

• Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS

• People-management skills

 

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5cebc44b49ea720006e42fd6/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “SR-49-1060 - Project Administrator OFDA - Nigeria”.

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Project Administrator OFDA

Code: SR-49-1060

Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent missions in the field - Abuja, Ngala, Bama, Dikwa and Magumeri (LGA), Borno State

Starting date: 01/07/2019

Contract duration: 6 months (until 31/12/2019)

Reporting to: Country Finance Coordinator

Supervision of: 3 National Staff

Dependents: no

 

General context of the project

Since 2009, the Boko Haram driven crisis (herein, Armed Opposition Groups [AOGs]) has crippled north eastern Nigeria. The Borno State continues to be most the affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) . Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 26 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional.

In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is proposing to continue provide services through a one-year integrated project that will address critical gaps in health, nutrition, protection and WASH services for a highly vulnerable population in host communities and IDPs camps in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ngala (Ngala-Gambaru), Bama (Bama), Dikwa (Dikwa), Magumeri and Kukawa LGAs, Borno State, Nigeria.

In terms of health sector, INTERSOS intervention is articulated around two pillars:

1. Reinforce the Health Systems, through train for health facilities staff including community health workers, nurses, nurse aids, and midwives on integrated management of childhood illnesses but also on screening for common outbreak prone diseases, case investigation and reporting mechanisms. INTERSOS will intervene for rehabilitation of health facilities structures and procurement of equipment for designated health activities as per the Basic Package of Essential Health Services. Mobile clinics will be organized to reach remote Wards of each targeted LGA.

2. Improve reproductive health through provision of training and materials on GBV (included case management at health facilities level), HIV counselling and testing and family planning

For what concern the nutrition sector of intervention, health facilities will be supported to introduce OTP services as part of a comprehensive CMAM program. In addition, INTERSOS will provide furniture; equipment and anthropometric tools according to caseload requirements to the identified health facilities, included mobile clinics ensuring that all identified SAM cases receive the required monitoring and therapeutic care. Both fixed health facilities and mobile clinics will benefit from the RUTF supply.
In terms of WASH, the action plan to enhance hygiene promotion and increased knowledge on safe hygiene and sanitation at health facilities level, but also to improve the environment health through the implementation of a solid waste management at health facilities level, introducing the necessary knowledge, materials and infrastructures for it. At community level, clean-up campaigns will be organized and supported through the provision of materials encouraging communities to actively participate to maintain a healthy environment and identify safe locations for waste management.
Finally, concerning protection sector, the focus of the intervention will be on GBV identification, documentation and case management through individual and group PSS activities, while promoting awareness within the community and strengthening stakeholders knowledge and capacity in GBV prevention and response.

 

General purpose of the position

The Project Administrator is responsible for the proper technical performance of all accounting-financial activities of its projects. In this context, he/she ensures the correct and effective management of financial resources, in accordance with the Organization procedures, the donors procedures and the Country Finance Coordinator’s directions.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks

Responsible for the proper accounting and administration of Projects funds, under the supervision of the Country Finance Coordinator and the Head of Mission. Specifically:

Finance control:

• To assume responsibility for cash account administration, ensuring conformity to existing procedures;

• Update the economic and financial status of the Projects, in terms of expenses, appropriations, available cash and liquidity; verify the expenditures are incurred in line with the set work plan and budget forecast

Budget control:

• To regularly check, in collaboration with the Project Manager and the Country Finance Coordinator, the economic-financial performance of projects: final balance, expenditure excess, expenditure projections, and financial forecast;

• To ensure project expenses are reasonable, allocable, prudent and spend in accordance with INTERSOS and donors rules and regulations

Financial reporting:

• Supervise, in collaboration with the Country Finance Coordinator, the other members of the consortium and guarantee that they submit financial report according to guidelines and timeframe set for in bilateral Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs);

• Revise report received from consortium members and compile them in a consolidated monthly financial report to share with the Country Administrator for verification;

• To ensures the correct filing of all projects’ data;

• To ensure the proper execution of goods, works and services procurement processes and conformity to INTERSOS and donors procedures;

Local staff management

• To manage the local personnel of the Echo Projects funded by Coopita and Echo

• To supervise and monitor staff contracts preparation for the Projects

• To supervise and monitor, in collaboration with the Country Finance Coordinator, the preparation of payslips and monthly salaries payment for the Project staff

Asset management and logistics

• To update inventory records pertaining to INTERSOS and Projects assets

• To verify the correct application of the organization’s or donor's procedures in relation to purchases and goods management;

Other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.