Nigeria: Program Quality and Accountability (PQA) Coordinator

<P>Duration: 6 months</P><P>Objective 1: Establish, train and lead PQA setup at country level</P><P>Develop a PQA strategy and review organigram to reflect functional PQA capacity in line with ACF country strategic vision Recruitment, train and manage qualified staff to carry out regular PQA functions Formal and on the job training for PQA staff Provide support to the review and development of PQA systems and tools, in collaboration with senior technical management and technical advisor teams of ACF and the interagency consortium program M&E Coordinator Supervise the development of a central information management system platform for ACF which will consolidate data and allow for timely reporting of progress towards key current contract + ACF standard program indicators, and feed into the interagency consortium information system Contribute to the appraisals of PQA staff as required by ACF guidelines and ensure proper adequate training is carried out in view of career development and Mission Training Plans Objective 2: Ensure proper and timely implementation of PQA activities</P><P>Build specific capacity of program teams to carry out integrated rapid needs assessments as part of a larger emergency response capacity Develop quality assurance checklists for PQA teams in collaboration with TECH COs Support the inclusion of PQA activities in new project proposals and their implementation country level, in collaboration with the senior management country team Establish and monitor accountability mechanisms in line with HAP across the PCM Objective 3: Support program monitoring and reporting</P><P>Provide technical input in the development of program monitoring and reporting plans Provide trainings to program teams on program activity monitoring and reporting Assist programs in defining sampling and assessment methodologies Assist programs on logical framework development Assist program teams on technical interviews for data analysts Assist program teams in development of project specific databases Advise and update the Technical and Field Coordinators on all aspects of PQA regularly. Objective 4: Document good practice from planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities</P><P>Document lessons learned and best practices, produce case studies and human interest stories through knowledge capitalization workshops, production of learning documents and other means Organize learning, knowledge sharing and capitalization workshops and ensure knowledge is used in future program design Establish and monitor accountability mechanisms in line with HAP across the PCM Undertake internal project evaluations, support the development of Terms of Reference (TORs) and inception reports for external evaluations and manage evaluation consultants Support the quality, timeliness and dissemination of PQA outputs internally and externally Ensure that lessons in planning, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and impact assessment are documented, shared and considered in the design of new projects and technical plans and are discussed during periodic program reviews and ultimately fed into current work and future program development. Objective 5: Represent ACF externally in relevant forums and working groups</P><P>Represent ACF externally in issues related to monitoring, evaluation, accountability and reporting (consortia, alliances and clusters) Undertake any monitoring and reporting tasks related to government guidelines and instructions Position Requirements</P><P>Qualifications</P><P>Master of Arts or Science/Bac+5/6 (or higher) in International Relations/Affairs, Humanitarian Affairs, International Development, Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Demographics or related field Minimum 2 years work experience in a similar role, with minimum 1 year humanitarian experience Experience in two or more country contexts preferred Fluency in English Skills and Experience</P><P>Essential:</P><P>Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills. Excellent influencing and negotiation skills. Excellent team management, budget management and representation competencies. Experience in humanitarian PQA or M&E. Experience in designing and leading internal and external evaluation. Experience designing and leading capacity building and training for national teams. Proven ability to translate evaluated results into learning strategies. Skills on statistical and other software (SPSS, SPHINX, STATA, EPI Info, ENA for SMART, GIS, etc.) Familiarity with Management Information Systems (Databases) and GIS. Experience in multi-sector and participatory assessments and data collection tools. Familiarity with ACF and acceptance of ACF’s principles. Preferred:</P><P>Prior experience with ACF International. Prior experience in Nigeria.</P>

Nigeria: Program Quality and Accountability (PQA) Coordinator

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State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Recruitment for State Programme Officers

<P>The State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) is one of five State Level Programmes (SLPs) funded  by DFID designed to improve  the efficiency and effectiveness of public  resource use  in selected  states in Nigeria. SAVI is currently working  in Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Lagos, Yobe and Zamfara States with the Programme head quarters in Abuja. SAVI is recruiting qualified candidates to fill the position of an additional State Programme Officer in 5 of the SAVI state offices: Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano and Lagos.</P><P><STRONG>Job Position</STRONG>: State Programme Officer</P><P><STRONG>Equal Opportunity</STRONG><BR>SAVI is Equal Opportunity Employer (which includes people  living with disability). The Terms and Conditions of employment are commensurate  with the levels of responsibility and experience. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com</P><P><STRONG>Qualification</STRONG></P>Applicants should have a University degree or other  relevant  educational background combined  with relevant  working experience (field as well as desk based) within the specified  state or surrounding region.Minimum of 5/10 years experience  in working  with CS, State House of Assembly (SHoA), the Media language of the specified state fluently, Proactive  approach and the ability to think “outside the  box when developing solutions and strategies, independent, self-driven; able  to handle multi-tasks with detail-minded, ad passionate about the development  of the specified  state.<P><STRONG>Key Job Responsibilities</STRONG></P>Support to the State Team Leader (STL) to facilitate technical delivery of the state programme, through the state team, as a team, including  inputs from local, national & international advisers/consultantsManage delivery of delegated technical support to CS, Media, SHoA, through programme initiatives and advocacy partnerships (APs) including  AP budgeting  and financial retirements during their  incubation periodProvision of direct  technical support  (empowerment-based capacity building  inputs) to partners as requiredSupport  to STL with process/Progrss monitoring, reporting documentation dissemination, etcSupport to STL in engagement with local programme oversite bodies and other  development  partnersMonitor the political, security and economic  environment which could impact on SAVI’s work through the media and other sources of informationPreparation of a regular typed note on progress against  state programme  activities, to be  presented  at SAVI staff meetings. The monthly progress update note  should bullet point  achievements for that period and main activities for the next month (with dates)Monitor and report  performance of advocacy projects, participate in strategy development as well as  developing  case study of results every quarterSupport the STL in budget forecasting  for the coming quarterFurther development  and management  of both paper and computer-based filing systems for records relating to each initiative/advocacy partnership responsible for, including  printed copies of all key partners notes, emails, documents, relevant information and activities.<P><STRONG>Location</STRONG>: State Specific Skill and Knowledge areas, alongside the general Job Specifications</P><P><STRONG>Enugu</STRONG>:  Candidates with knowledge and experiences in Public Finance Management, Budget Process at State and LGAs, Budget Tracking, Project Monitoring background will have added advantage.</P><P><STRONG>Jigawa</STRONG>: Candidates with knowledge and experiences in Gender & Social Inclusion/budget tracking and project monitoring background will have added advantage.</P><P><STRONG>Kaduna</STRONG>: Candidates with knowledge and experiences in Public Finance Management, Budget Process at State and LGA, Budget Tracking, Project Monitoring and Conflict Mitigation and Peace Building background will have added advantage.</P><P><STRONG>Kano</STRONG>: Candidates with knowledge and experiences in Media Development and Media Relations , Gender and Social Inclusion or policy advocacy and communication background will have added advantage.</P><P><STRONG>Lagos</STRONG>:  Candidates with knowledge and experiences in M&E, Media Development and Media Relations and Gender & Social Inclusion background will have added advantage.</P><P><STRONG>Application Deadline</STRONG>: 7th May, 2012</P><P><STRONG>Method of Application</STRONG><BR>All CVs, accompanied with an application letter stating the  preferred location must be sent to the following to: jobs@savi-nigeria.com on or before 7th May 2012 by 1.00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</P>Tagged as: <a href="http://www.nigeriajobs.co/tag/state-accountability-and-voice-initiative/" rel="tag nofollow">State Accountability and Voice Initiative</A>, <a href="http://www.nigeriajobs.co/tag/state-programme-officers/" rel="tag nofollow">State Programme Officers</A> </P><br /><p><a href="http://www.nigeriajobs.co/state-accountability-and-voice-initiative-savi-recruitment-for-state-programme-officers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original article here</a></p>

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State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Recruitment for State Programme Officers

<P>The State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) is one of five State Level Programmes (SLPs) funded  by DFID designed to improve  the efficiency and effectiveness of public  resource use  in selected  states in Nigeria. SAVI is currently working  in Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Lagos, Yobe and Zamfara States with the Programme head quarters in Abuja. SAVI is recruiting qualified candidates to fill the position of an additional State Programme Officer in 5 of the SAVI state offices: Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano and Lagos.</P><P><STRONG>Job Position</STRONG>: State Programme Officer</P><P><STRONG>Equal Opportunity</STRONG><BR>SAVI is Equal Opportunity Employer (which includes people  living with disability). The Terms and Conditions of employment are commensurate  with the levels of responsibility and experience. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com</P><P><STRONG>Qualification</STRONG></P>Applicants should have a University degree or other  relevant  educational background combined  with relevant  working experience (field as well as desk based) within the specified  state or surrounding region.Minimum of 5/10 years experience  in working  with CS, State House of Assembly (SHoA), the Media language of the specified state fluently, Proactive  approach and the ability to think “outside the  box when developing solutions and strategies, independent, self-driven; able  to handle multi-tasks with detail-minded, ad passionate about the development  of the specified  state.<P><STRONG>Key Job Responsibilities</STRONG></P>Support to the State Team Leader (STL) to facilitate technical delivery of the state programme, through the state team, as a team, including  inputs from local, national & international advisers/consultantsManage delivery of delegated technical support to CS, Media, SHoA, through programme initiatives and advocacy partnerships (APs) including  AP budgeting  and financial retirements during their  incubation periodProvision of direct  technical support  (empowerment-based capacity building  inputs) to partners as requiredSupport  to STL with process/Progrss monitoring, reporting documentation dissemination, etcSupport to STL in engagement with local programme oversite bodies and other  development  partnersMonitor the political, security and economic  environment which could impact on SAVI’s work through the media and other sources of informationPreparation of a regular typed note on progress against  state programme  activities, to be  presented  at SAVI staff meetings. The monthly progress update note  should bullet point  achievements for that period and main activities for the next month (with dates)Monitor and report  performance of advocacy projects, participate in strategy development as well as  developing  case study of results every quarterSupport the STL in budget forecasting  for the coming quarterFurther development  and management  of both paper and computer-based filing systems for records relating to each initiative/advocacy partnership responsible for, including  printed copies of all key partners notes, emails, documents, relevant information and activities.<P><STRONG>Location</STRONG>: State Specific Skill and Knowledge areas, alongside the general Job Specifications</P><P><STRONG>Enugu</STRONG>:  Candidates with knowledge and experiences in Public Finance Management, Budget Process at State and LGAs, Budget Tracking, Project Monitoring background will have added advantage.</P><P><STRONG>Jigawa</STRONG>: Candidates with knowledge and experiences in Gender & Social Inclusion/budget tracking and project monitoring background will have added advantage.</P><P><STRONG>Kaduna</STRONG>: Candidates with knowledge and experiences in Public Finance Management, Budget Process at State and LGA, Budget Tracking, Project Monitoring and Conflict Mitigation and Peace Building background will have added advantage.</P><P><STRONG>Kano</STRONG>: Candidates with knowledge and experiences in Media Development and Media Relations , Gender and Social Inclusion or policy advocacy and communication background will have added advantage.</P><P><STRONG>Lagos</STRONG>:  Candidates with knowledge and experiences in M&E, Media Development and Media Relations and Gender & Social Inclusion background will have added advantage.</P><P><STRONG>Application Deadline</STRONG>: 7th May, 2012</P><P><STRONG>Method of Application</STRONG><BR>All CVs, accompanied with an application letter stating the  preferred location must be sent to the following to: jobs@savi-nigeria.com on or before 7th May 2012 by 1.00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</P>Tagged as: <a href="http://www.nigeriajobs.co/tag/state-accountability-and-voice-initiative/" rel="tag nofollow">State Accountability and Voice Initiative</A>, <a href="http://www.nigeriajobs.co/tag/state-programme-officers/" rel="tag nofollow">State Programme Officers</A> </P><br /><p><a href="http://www.nigeriajobs.co/state-accountability-and-voice-initiative-savi-recruitment-for-state-programme-officers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original article here</a></p>

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State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Vacancies

<a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/hotjobs/3411/savi-nigeria-vacancies-august-2011.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Vacancies">State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Vacancies</a>Posted on Thu 04th Aug, 2011 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- <a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/hotjobs/3411/savi-nigeria-vacancies-august-2011.html">(0 comments)</a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/company/state-accountability-and-voice-initiative/"><strong>State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI)</strong></a> isone of five State Level Programmes (SLPs) funded by DFID designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public resource use in selected states in Nigeria. SAVI is currently working in Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano and Lagos states and will expand into Katsina, Yobe and Zamfara with the Programme head quarter in Abuja. SAVI is recruiting qualified candidate to fill position based in Abuja.<br /><br /><strong>1.)  Federal Programme Manager Abuja<br /><br />Key Responsibilities</strong><br />Development and implementation of Strategic Engagement with Abuja Based federal/national level partners (CS, Media, NASS, MDAs) in support of ongoing state level activities: covering demand and supply side partnership building (linked to state level partnerships) for policy advocacy and monitoring on specific issues (e.g. MNCH, Gender in Education, Immunization and Maternal and Child Health, Climate Change, civic education etc,) As well as process related governance issues such as budget process at State level, MTSS, fiscal responsibility, public procurement, strengthening of state legislative systems, and scaling-up/replication of SAVI's' approach with guidance and support from the Abuja based Technical Team.<br /> <br /><strong>Qualification: </strong><br />Includes a post graduate degree in Project Management or other relevant educational background combined with relevant management experience, Minimum 10 years experience in CSO, SHoA, work with media, and work with development world.<br /><br /><br /><strong>2.)  Federal Programme Officer - Abuja<br /><br />Key Responsibilities </strong><br />Engagement with government and SHoA. Capacity building and mentoring of CSOs (including planning and budget with CSO group) Advocacy Networking and Coalitions, Knowledge of State and language, Public speaking/Report writing<br /> <br /> <br /><strong>Qualification: </strong><br />University degree or other relevant educational background combined with relevant management experience. Minimum 5/7 years experience in CSO, SHoA, work with media, work with development world, speaks English fluently. Pro-active approach and the ability to think "outside the box" when developing solutions and strategies, independent, self-driven and able to handle multi-tasks with detail-minded.<br /><br /><br /><strong>3.)  Media Development Adviser - Abuja<br /><br />Key Responsibilities</strong>: <br />Development and functional management of the Programme's 'media development' strategy and framework. (ie. internal strengthening of the media on an institutional, technical and commercial footing for their greater the editorial independence and facilitating media organsiations to take up advocacy work around Development issues (V&A); The person would be part of the SAVI "Core Team" and will be expected to ensure complementarity and synergy of any media development work with the rest of the Programme; and in particular with Advocacy and Media Relations. Advice and support to state teams on 'media development' in line with the agreed programme strategy. Facilitating and / or coordinating short term TA inputs for institutional and technical capacity building with media houses in the States and in Abuja. Take the lead of the engagement and strengthening the V&A role of existing partnerships and platforms for dialogue among the media at national level (NUJ / Guild of Editors / Bureau of Chiefs / Media Owners)<br /> <br /><strong>Qualification: </strong><br />Media Development Adviser Abuja: University degree, preferably mass communication with preferably a Post Graduate Qualification or other relevant educational background combined with relevant management experience. Minimum 10 years experience in CSO, SHoA, work with media, work with development world, speaks English fluently.<br /><strong><br />Application Deadline</strong><br />12th August, 2011<br /><strong><br />Method of Application</strong><br />All CVs, accompanied with an application letter stating the position applied for must be sent to the following to: <a href="mailto:jobs@savi-nigeria.com"><strong>jobs@savi-nigeria.com</strong></a> The closing date for this application is 1:00 pm 12th August2011.<br />If you have not received a response to your application by 31st of August 2011, please assume your application was unsuccessful

State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Vacancies

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State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Vacancies

<a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/hotjobs/3411/savi-nigeria-vacancies-august-2011.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Vacancies">State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Vacancies</a>Posted on Thu 04th Aug, 2011 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- <a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/hotjobs/3411/savi-nigeria-vacancies-august-2011.html">(0 comments)</a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/company/state-accountability-and-voice-initiative/"><strong>State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI)</strong></a> isone of five State Level Programmes (SLPs) funded by DFID designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public resource use in selected states in Nigeria. SAVI is currently working in Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano and Lagos states and will expand into Katsina, Yobe and Zamfara with the Programme head quarter in Abuja. SAVI is recruiting qualified candidate to fill position based in Abuja.<br /><br /><strong>1.)  Federal Programme Manager Abuja<br /><br />Key Responsibilities</strong><br />Development and implementation of Strategic Engagement with Abuja Based federal/national level partners (CS, Media, NASS, MDAs) in support of ongoing state level activities: covering demand and supply side partnership building (linked to state level partnerships) for policy advocacy and monitoring on specific issues (e.g. MNCH, Gender in Education, Immunization and Maternal and Child Health, Climate Change, civic education etc,) As well as process related governance issues such as budget process at State level, MTSS, fiscal responsibility, public procurement, strengthening of state legislative systems, and scaling-up/replication of SAVI's' approach with guidance and support from the Abuja based Technical Team.<br /> <br /><strong>Qualification: </strong><br />Includes a post graduate degree in Project Management or other relevant educational background combined with relevant management experience, Minimum 10 years experience in CSO, SHoA, work with media, and work with development world.<br /><br /><br /><strong>2.)  Federal Programme Officer - Abuja<br /><br />Key Responsibilities </strong><br />Engagement with government and SHoA. Capacity building and mentoring of CSOs (including planning and budget with CSO group) Advocacy Networking and Coalitions, Knowledge of State and language, Public speaking/Report writing<br /> <br /> <br /><strong>Qualification: </strong><br />University degree or other relevant educational background combined with relevant management experience. Minimum 5/7 years experience in CSO, SHoA, work with media, work with development world, speaks English fluently. Pro-active approach and the ability to think "outside the box" when developing solutions and strategies, independent, self-driven and able to handle multi-tasks with detail-minded.<br /><br /><br /><strong>3.)  Media Development Adviser - Abuja<br /><br />Key Responsibilities</strong>: <br />Development and functional management of the Programme's 'media development' strategy and framework. (ie. internal strengthening of the media on an institutional, technical and commercial footing for their greater the editorial independence and facilitating media organsiations to take up advocacy work around Development issues (V&A); The person would be part of the SAVI "Core Team" and will be expected to ensure complementarity and synergy of any media development work with the rest of the Programme; and in particular with Advocacy and Media Relations. Advice and support to state teams on 'media development' in line with the agreed programme strategy. Facilitating and / or coordinating short term TA inputs for institutional and technical capacity building with media houses in the States and in Abuja. Take the lead of the engagement and strengthening the V&A role of existing partnerships and platforms for dialogue among the media at national level (NUJ / Guild of Editors / Bureau of Chiefs / Media Owners)<br /> <br /><strong>Qualification: </strong><br />Media Development Adviser Abuja: University degree, preferably mass communication with preferably a Post Graduate Qualification or other relevant educational background combined with relevant management experience. Minimum 10 years experience in CSO, SHoA, work with media, work with development world, speaks English fluently.<br /><strong><br />Application Deadline</strong><br />12th August, 2011<br /><strong><br />Method of Application</strong><br />All CVs, accompanied with an application letter stating the position applied for must be sent to the following to: <a href="mailto:jobs@savi-nigeria.com"><strong>jobs@savi-nigeria.com</strong></a> The closing date for this application is 1:00 pm 12th August2011.<br />If you have not received a response to your application by 31st of August 2011, please assume your application was unsuccessful

State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Vacancies

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State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Vacancies

<a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/hotjobs/3411/savi-nigeria-vacancies-august-2011.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Vacancies">State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Vacancies</a>Posted on Thu 04th Aug, 2011 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- <a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/hotjobs/3411/savi-nigeria-vacancies-august-2011.html">(0 comments)</a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/company/state-accountability-and-voice-initiative/"><strong>State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI)</strong></a> isone of five State Level Programmes (SLPs) funded by DFID designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public resource use in selected states in Nigeria. SAVI is currently working in Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano and Lagos states and will expand into Katsina, Yobe and Zamfara with the Programme head quarter in Abuja. SAVI is recruiting qualified candidate to fill position based in Abuja.<br /><br /><strong>1.)  Federal Programme Manager Abuja<br /><br />Key Responsibilities</strong><br />Development and implementation of Strategic Engagement with Abuja Based federal/national level partners (CS, Media, NASS, MDAs) in support of ongoing state level activities: covering demand and supply side partnership building (linked to state level partnerships) for policy advocacy and monitoring on specific issues (e.g. MNCH, Gender in Education, Immunization and Maternal and Child Health, Climate Change, civic education etc,) As well as process related governance issues such as budget process at State level, MTSS, fiscal responsibility, public procurement, strengthening of state legislative systems, and scaling-up/replication of SAVI's' approach with guidance and support from the Abuja based Technical Team.<br /> <br /><strong>Qualification: </strong><br />Includes a post graduate degree in Project Management or other relevant educational background combined with relevant management experience, Minimum 10 years experience in CSO, SHoA, work with media, and work with development world.<br /><br /><br /><strong>2.)  Federal Programme Officer - Abuja<br /><br />Key Responsibilities </strong><br />Engagement with government and SHoA. Capacity building and mentoring of CSOs (including planning and budget with CSO group) Advocacy Networking and Coalitions, Knowledge of State and language, Public speaking/Report writing<br /> <br /> <br /><strong>Qualification: </strong><br />University degree or other relevant educational background combined with relevant management experience. Minimum 5/7 years experience in CSO, SHoA, work with media, work with development world, speaks English fluently. Pro-active approach and the ability to think "outside the box" when developing solutions and strategies, independent, self-driven and able to handle multi-tasks with detail-minded.<br /><br /><br /><strong>3.)  Media Development Adviser - Abuja<br /><br />Key Responsibilities</strong>: <br />Development and functional management of the Programme's 'media development' strategy and framework. (ie. internal strengthening of the media on an institutional, technical and commercial footing for their greater the editorial independence and facilitating media organsiations to take up advocacy work around Development issues (V&A); The person would be part of the SAVI "Core Team" and will be expected to ensure complementarity and synergy of any media development work with the rest of the Programme; and in particular with Advocacy and Media Relations. Advice and support to state teams on 'media development' in line with the agreed programme strategy. Facilitating and / or coordinating short term TA inputs for institutional and technical capacity building with media houses in the States and in Abuja. Take the lead of the engagement and strengthening the V&A role of existing partnerships and platforms for dialogue among the media at national level (NUJ / Guild of Editors / Bureau of Chiefs / Media Owners)<br /> <br /><strong>Qualification: </strong><br />Media Development Adviser Abuja: University degree, preferably mass communication with preferably a Post Graduate Qualification or other relevant educational background combined with relevant management experience. Minimum 10 years experience in CSO, SHoA, work with media, work with development world, speaks English fluently.<br /><strong><br />Application Deadline</strong><br />12th August, 2011<br /><strong><br />Method of Application</strong><br />All CVs, accompanied with an application letter stating the position applied for must be sent to the following to: <a href="mailto:jobs@savi-nigeria.com"><strong>jobs@savi-nigeria.com</strong></a> The closing date for this application is 1:00 pm 12th August2011.<br />If you have not received a response to your application by 31st of August 2011, please assume your application was unsuccessful

State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Vacancies

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State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Recruits Regional SHOA Adviser

<a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/hotjobs/3169/savi-nigeria-regional-shoa-adviser.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Recruits Regional SHOA Adviser">State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Recruits Regional SHOA Adviser</a>Posted on Thu 16th Jun, 2011 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- <a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/hotjobs/3169/savi-nigeria-regional-shoa-adviser.html">(0 comments)</a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/company/state-accountability-and-voice-initiative/"><strong>State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI)</strong></a> isone of five State Level Programmes (SLPs) by DFID designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public resource use in selected states in Nigeria. SAVI is currently working in Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano and Lagos states and will expand into Katsina, Yobe and Zamfara with the Programme head quarter in Abuja. SAVI is recruiting qualified candidate to fill the below position based in Kano, to work in Kano, Jigawa and Yobe.<br /><br /><strong>Job Position: Regional SHOA Adviser</strong><br /><strong><br />Broader Objective</strong><br />Primarily to provide technical support to the SAVI STLs, Unit Heads & SPOs on SHOA work, this technical help needs to accommodate the reality and opportunities during this important post-election period with a variable approach will be adopted between States and the reality on the ground:-<br /><br />i) The SHOA advisers will help to identify and give guidance in implementing some quick-wins to establish both a presence and confidence building between all partners (SHOA / Media and CS Groups).<br /> <br />ii) During the present post election period take forward opportunities to support policy development by candidates especially in PRRINN MNCH related issues (in PRRINNM MNCH States) with a wider agenda than in SAVI-only States<br /><br />iii) As the SHOA Adviser to develop and implement a longer-term SHOA strategy for post-election that will lead to sustainable and measurable gains.<br /><strong><br />Working Methodology</strong><br />Team Working is the core principle around which both National and State Teams function, as Regional SHOA Adviser you are expected to imbibe the attitude and behaviour required to be a full team player<br /><br />Team working requires you to respect all members of the team, and to be non discriminatory either in your attitude or actions to other team members or partners<br />The delivery of the program depends on team efforts and will be judged accordingly and not on the perceived contributions of an individual<br />expectations in a realistic and honest manner, are essential personal skills for the SHOA Advisor<br /><br /><strong>Other Relevant Experience</strong><br />Has experience in working on the links between Governance Reforms and Service Delivery Impacts With a minimum of 10 years working in Donor Programmes, linked to V&A and engagement with Government and the Privates Sectro; has significant periods of work in Northern Nigeria with in depth cultural understanding. Is self motivated, is willing to mentor and support staff who he / she line manages, is a strong Team Player and is willing to travel.<br /><br /><strong>Qualifications</strong><br />A post graduate Degree in Project Management or other relevant educational background combined with relevant management experience<br />Minimum 10 years experience in CSO, SHOA, work with media, work with development world. <br />Conversant with Kano Jigawa and Yobe environment, speaks Hausa fluently.<br /><br />Application Deadline<br />1:00pm 24th June, 2011.<br /><br /><strong>Method of Application </strong><br />All CVs/Application letter must be sent to the following to: <a href="mailto:jobs@savi-nigeria.com"><strong>jobs@savi-nigeria.com</strong></a> <br />

State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Recruits Regional SHOA Adviser

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UNDP Nigeria Recruiting Evaluators for Public Accountability Programme

<P>Posted on Thu 14th Oct, 2010 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)</P><P><img alt="Share/Bookmark" border="0" height="24" src="/sharesave25624.png" width="256"> </P><P><img border="1" height="102" src="/undp.gif" width="51"> UNDP Nigeria is recruiting Evaluators for Public Accountability Programme. </P><P><STRONG>Job Title: MID-TERM/OUTCOME EVALUATION OF PUBLIC  ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAMMES</STRONG></P><P><STRONG>Location:</STRONG>  Abuja, NIGERIA</P><P><STRONG>Duties and Responsibilities</STRONG><BR>PURPOSE, USE AND USERS OF THE EVALUATION:</P><P>The purpose of the evaluation is to assess progress with implementation of programme components and achievement of the outcomes on public accountability in-order to draw lessons that will enable the UNDP and its partners (the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Commission (ICPC), Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP), Due Process Offices across the states and civil society) to make necessary mid-course adjustments.</P><P><STRONG>OBJECTIVES OF THE EVALUATION:</STRONG></P><P>The main objective of the evaluation is to conduct a mid-term/outcome evaluation to assess programme implementation in the first half of the programme and chart a way forward for the remaining period of the Country Programme Action Plan. The evaluation will specifically address the following key issues:</P><P>    * Whether UNDP and partners in Nigeria were able to leverage funding at the highest strategic upstream levels;<BR>* Whether the institutional arrangements foster national ownership and sustainability? In other words has the project created conditions for sustainability beyond UNDP interventions?<BR>* Assess the Programme’s partnership with the government bodies, civil society and private sector, international organizations in Programme implementation and comment on its sustainability;<BR>* Much closer cooperation with UNODC has been agreed upon in principle but needs to be assess if that has been operationalized, and if not how we can strengthen partnership in this area.<BR>* Assess the relevance and effectiveness of the tools and mechanisms applied by UNDP and its public accountability partners in anti-corruption and public procurement reforms in attaining strategic goals;<BR>* Assess impact of the UNDP response on public accountability in line with the capacities of Nigerian institutions (EFCC, ICPC, BPP, and CSOs) to develop, plan, implement and evaluate integrated responses to corruption in Nigeria within a human rights and gender perspectives.<BR>* Identify gaps/weaknesses in the current Programme design and provide recommendations for the refocusing of the national and state components of the current programme cycle</P><P><STRONG>   SCOPE OF THE EVALUATION:</STRONG></P><P>The evaluation team will have to review and assess the progress of the public accountability outcomes during the 2009-2010 taking into consideration UNDP’s contribution to:</P><P>    * Policy analysis, formulation and implementation;<BR>* Capacity building for sustainable human development;<BR>* Resource mobilization and coordination;<BR>* Planning, monitoring and evaluation practices.<BR><STRONG>       METHODOLOGY:</STRONG></P><P>The evaluators are expected to apply the following approaches for data collection and analysis:</P><P>    * Desk Review<BR>* Structured interviews with principal partners and stakeholders<BR>* Field Visits to States:<BR>* Where appropriate a Stakeholders workshop</P><P><STRONG>EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES:</STRONG></P><P>The consultant is expected to produce interim and final reports of the evaluation which highlights the findings, recommendations and lessons learnt, and give a rating of performance. This report should follow the Outcome Evaluation Report Template and include all sections recommended therein (see attached template). <BR></P><P><STRONG>COMPOSITION OF THE EVALUATION TEAM:</STRONG></P><P>In line with UNDP programme requirements, a team comprised of two-experienced International and National Experts with in-depth knowledge of anti-corruption programming as well as fiscal responsibility and public procurement reforms will be required to undertake the exercise. Donors active in the sector will be welcomed to join the mission by consultants/staff selected by them. The composition of the team should be gender sensitive. The selected consultants are also expected to be independent and should have no prior involvement in any of the programmes.</P><P><STRONG>International Expert (Team Leader)</STRONG></P><P>The international consultant should have an advanced university degree in Law or Social sciences and at least 10 years of work experience in anti-corruption programming, institutional and regulatory reforms with special focus on public procurement and fiscal responsibility laws, managing capacity building programs for public institutions and engagement with civil society. Extensive knowledge about results-based management (especially results-oriented monitoring and evaluation) will be an additional advantage. S/he must be fluent in speaking and writing English. </P><P><STRONG>The team leader will perform the following tasks:</STRONG></P><P>    * Lead and manage the evaluation mission;<BR>* Design the detailed evaluation scope and methodology (including the methods for data collection and analysis) for the report;<BR>* Decide the division of labor within the evaluation team;<BR>* Draft related parts of the evaluation reports; and<BR>* Finalize the whole evaluation report.</P><P><STRONG>Competencies</STRONG></P><P><STRONG>Consultant’s Competencies</STRONG></P><P>    * Advanced University degree in one or more of the following areas: political science, demography, economics, social sciences, public health, law<BR>* At least 15 years experience in development programming<BR>* Expert knowledge of and working familiarity with results-based management, human rights based and gender mainstreaming approaches.<BR>* Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative evaluation methodology<BR>* All-round understanding of the UN’s mandate and modus operandi<BR>* Excellent facilitation, communication and writing skills in English<BR>* Ability to work in a team and deliver results</P><P><STRONG readability="1">Required Skills and Experience</P><P>Education:</STRONG></P><P>    * Advanced University degree in one or more of the following areas: political science, demography, economics, social sciences, public health, law</P><P><STRONG>Experience</STRONG></P><P>    * At least 15 years experience in development programming<BR>* Expert knowledge of and working familiarity with results-based management, human rights based and gender mainstreaming approaches.<BR>* Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative evaluation methodology<BR>* All-round understanding of the UN’s mandate and modus operandi</P><P><STRONG>Language Requirements:</STRONG></P><P>    * Excellent facilitation, communication and writing skills in English</P><P><STRONG>Application Deadline</STRONG><BR>23rd October, 2010</P><P><STRONG>How To Apply</STRONG><BR><STRONG>Click here to apply online</STRONG></P>

UNDP Nigeria Recruiting Evaluators for Public Accountability Programme

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