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Quality Assurance Advisor - Finance at UNOPS

<BODY readability="0">Background Information - UNOPS UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations. We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.The Global Fund does not have a country-level presence outside of its central Secretariat. Instead, it hires third party Local Fund Agents (LFAs) to oversee, verify and report on grant performance. LFAs are selected through a competitive bidding process. UNOPS serves as Local Fund Agent (LFA) to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Central Asia.The Global Fund typically engages one LFA  in each country where its grant funds are disbursed. The LFA provides access to local knowledge that is relevant to grant performance.  The Global Fund adheres to the principles of performance-based funding in making disbursement decisions. The aim is to ensure that investments are made only where funding is managed and spent effectively on programs that achieve impact in fighting the relevant diseases.The LFA is a crucial part of the Global Fund’s system of oversight and risk management. Its principal role is to provide informed and independent professional advice about the capacity of fund/grant recipients to manage the implementation of activities funded by grant funds (including the recipient’s  capacity to oversee implementation of activities by implementing parties), to make recommendations concerning periodic disbursement of grant funds, to review grant performance when a grant is being considered for renewal, and to provide the donor on an on-going basis with relevant information on issues or risks which might affect grant performance.The LFA is expected to have an up-to-date and comprehensive understanding of relevant diseases (HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria), how they are prevented, transmitted and treated, and their impact on a specific country. The LFA team assesses the recipients’ institutional, program management, financial management, procurement and supply management capacities and systems to ensure that those are appropriate for implementation of donor grant programs. The LFA team also determines whether the recipient has adequate infrastructure and information systems to support grant implementation, including the monitoring of performance of  implementing partners and outsourced entities in a timely and accountable manner. The Global Fund has  adopted an intensive risk management approach to services with enhanced effort toward in-depth verifications and reporting. The identification of financial and programmatic risks with ongoing updates shall be provided to the donor with special attention to the overall context of the relevant diseases and grant implementation in country.The Quality Assurance Advisor – Finance will be home based and report to the Team Leader & Quality Assurance Advisor for GFATM Activities, GPSO Geneva. The Quality Assurance Advisor-Finance,Will review selected financial LFA assignments conducted by UNOPS LFAs across the world   for quality  prior to submission to the Global Fund.Will provide both onsite as well as remote technical assistance on financial management aspects of GFATM deliverables to LFA country teams as and when called upon to do so.Will assist the Team Leader and Quality Assurance Advisor for GFATM activities in tracking deliverables against work plans agreed with GFATM for each LFA country Will act as the Senior Finance Specialist for specific countries and undertake Finance related reviews and other assignments as mandated in the country LFA workplans.In addition, he/ she deals with the client and other administrative/ coordination duties as assigned by supervisorCrucial to the provision of services as LFA is a knowledge management system to keep track of and disseminate information on Global Fund guidelines, templates, revisions thereof and other important new and changing requirements to the LFA work.Functional ResponsibilitiesBelow are some of the key functionalities.Review Disbursement Request/Financial Progress Updates and complete the LFA Progress Review and Recommendation for Ongoing Disbursement forms and provide Quality Assurance (QA) feedback to the Central Coordination Team (CCT) QA team Leader and to country Team Leaders (upon agreement with the CCT QA team leader);Timely and relevant review on the Principal Recipient’s completed Enhanced Financial Reporting format;Review various documents submitted by the LFA Country teams and Principal Recipients and provide independent opinion/analysis of the adequacy of Finance capacities for Global Fund grants;Follow data verification procedures and formats, conduct field visits and using the format given by Global Fund and UNOPS, provide independent opinion and analysis on the financial management by the PR;To conduct any other analysis requested by the UNOPS CCT QA Team Leader from time to time;Identify Finance weaknesses and make recommendations to LFA Country teams to be further recommended to the Global Fund for necessary follow up by the Principal Recipients;Upon request of the CCT QA team leader discuss with the LFA Country Team Leader any financial aspects to be reviewed and take action;Prepare mission reports on the format required by Global Fund and submit it to the Country TL and CCT QA Team Leader;Review selected financial LFA assignments conducted by UNOPS LFAs across the world   for quality  assurance prior to submission to TGF as per the request of UNOPS CCT QA team Leader. Undertake quality assurance of the LFA financial deliverables to be submitted to the donor, to ensure that these are in line with contemporary professional standards; Immediately raise all suspicious acts, transactions and activities and processes which may pose potential risks, misconduct, mismanagement, misuse and frauds by grant recipients and implementing partners to the attention of the UNOPS CCT;In conducting the above tasks, ensure that relevant Global Fund guidelines and policies are adhered to including the ones which are related to the finance functional area. The respective international guidelines shall be also consulted and followed.Provide both onsite as well as remote technical assistance on financial management aspects of Global Fund deliverables to LFA country teams as and when called upon to do so.Assist the Team Leader and Quality Assurance Advisor for Global Fund activities in tracking deliverables against work plans agreed with Global Fund for each LFA country Act as the Senior Finance Specialist for specified countries undertake Finance related reviews and other assignments as mandated in the country LFA workplans.Deals with the client and other administrative/ coordination duties as assigned by supervisor.Performs other related duties as required.CompetenciesFinancial management experienceAuditing ExperienceManagement experience.Health sector experience.Decision making.Ability to analyse.Quality Assurance experiencesOrganizing and quality orientation.Communication skills.Client focus.Strong project management and team management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines in complex environment;In-depth knowledge of issues relating to project financial management in developing countries;Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to effectively communicate with senior-level officials, multiple stakeholders and professionals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds;Strong professional oral communication, writing and analytical skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents.;Experience in carrying out quality assurance of financial assessment and review reportsExperience in financial accounting, with the ability to review and analyze accounting transactions;Experience in reviewing and negotiating budgets;Experience with financial management systems, with the ability to review and assess internal controls and financial  processes and procedures and provide recommendations for improvement;Experience with reviewing financial statements (including income and expenditure statements, balance sheets and cash reconciliation statements);Experience with reviewing and interpretation of audit reports;Experience with grants management, fund management, cash management, financial management / analysis / reporting, asset management, planning and reviewing and project financial control;Familiarity with government practices and best practices in international Finance management is essential.Be well versed with the fiduciary oversight of international development projects in the health sector with specific insights into risk management and value for money conceptsMust be skilled in at least one of the following technical areas: financial management, health program management, procurement and supply chain management, and monitoring and evaluation;Experience with larger donors in the area of health is an advantage;Education A master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or relevant finance discipline is required:OR A bachelor's degree plus two years of additional relevant work experience will be accepted in lieu of a master's degree. CertificationsInternationally recognized professional accounting/ auditing qualification (e.g. Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Accountant Certification, Chartered Financial Analyst or Fédération des Experts-Comptables Européens etc) is required.ExperienceFive (5) years of post graduate/professional certification financial management, accounting and/or auditing experience, preferably in developing countries, with(i)                strong project management and team management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines in complex environment;(ii)              an in-depth knowledge of issues relating to project management in developing countries;(iii)             strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to effectively communicate with senior-level officials, multiple stakeholders and professionals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds; andstrong professional oral communication, writing and analytical skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents.Languages Fluency in oral and written English is required.  Working knowledge of other UN languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian) is desirable.Contract type, level and duration Contract type:  Individual Contractor Agreement Contract level: International, Level 2 (ICS10) Contract duration: Full time initially until 31 December 2014, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: <a href="http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx">http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx</A>Additional ConsiderationsPlease note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.  Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE COVER LETTER WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS<a href="https://gprs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=5015" target="_blank"><img alt="Apply Now" border="0" height="43" src="/apply.png" width="114"></A>

Quality Assurance Advisor - Finance at UNOPS

Background Information - UNOPS UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and oth...

Wednesday, April 02, 2014

Quality Management Advisor and Technical Advisor Vacancies at Jhpiego

You are here: <a href="http://www.jobstoday.com.ng/">Home</A> » <a href="http://www.jobstoday.com.ng/category/technical-jobs-in-nigeria-2/">Technical Jobs in Nigeria</A> » Quality Management Advisor and Technical Advisor Vacancies at JhpiegoJhpiego is an affiliate of John Hopkins University and a global leader in improving healthcare for women and families. We require the services of the underlisted position for immediate employment. <a name="more" rel="dofollow"></A>Jhpiego is recruiting to fill the position of: Job Title: Technical Advisor Location: Bauchi, NG Report To: Deputy Chief of Party DescriptionThe RH/FP Technical Advisor will be responsible for providing leadership in capacity building and in the technical areas of reproductive health/family planning (RHfFP) for the USAID bilateral award in Nigeria. This five-year award, supports the United States Agency for International Development (USA ID) Nigeria’s Strategic Objective 13, which calls for improved quality of social sector services; a strengthened enabling environment; and expanded demand for and increased access to services, commodities, and materials. Strategic Objective 13 has two targeted states: Bauchi and Sokoto. ResponsibilitiesProvide overall technical vision and guidance in the area of RH/FP.As a member of the project’s Core Team, provide leadership in RHfFP for the design of annual work plans, monitoring of program activities and ongoing assessment of technical assistance needs.Manage/support subcontractors, institutions, networks, relevant NGOs, collaborating organizations, and federal and state governments in Nigeria.Develop and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues, counterparts, and donors.Keep her/his supervisors and project staff informed of successes, challenges, best practices and lessons learned in implementing programs in areas of technical expertise.Develop and/or review technical documents and learning materials in areas of technical expertise.Write, co-author and otherwise support the documentation of project results in conferences and publications.Perform technical reviews of grant applications and subcontractor scopes of work.Advise on national and global FPIRH “best practice” examples and their potential replicability, as well as opportunities for knowledge exchange among state-based institutions and/or individuals.Assess technical capacity of state institutions as appropriate.Collaborate with other Ps implementing similar programming to ensure joint planning and coordination where appropriate.<a href="C:\Program Files\CartyStudios Corporation\Auto Blogging Software - WebMagnates.org\data\Jobs in Nigeria, Nairaland\jobstoday\Jhpiego-150x50.png" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/download/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Jhpiego-150x50.png']);" rel="dofollow"><img alt="Jhpiego-150x50" class="attachment-medium" height="50" src="/Jhpiego-150x50.png" width="150"></A>Job Title: Quality Management Advisor (QMA) Location: Bauchi, NG Report To: Deputy Chief of Party Description The Quality Management Advisor (QMA) serves as a technical resource for the TSHIP Project in the area of quality and performance improvement in health care and prevention.Specifically the QMA provides guidance and support to the state level project units and counterparts (SMOH) for the design and implementation of initiatives in these areas, using the Standards-Based Management and Recognition (SBM-R) as a core approach.S/he also contributes to the development of innovative approaches in the areas of quality and performance improvement. Responsibilities The QMA provides technical assistance and support for the:Orientation of the project and counterpart staff in concepts and methods for quality andperformance improvement, using SBM-R as a core approachIdentification of opportunities for improving the quality and performance of health workers and facilitiesDesign of SBM-R initiatives.Development of SBM-R tools.Implementation and monitoring of SBM-R initiatives.Data collection, results reporting. evaluation, and documentation of the SBM-R initiatives.Dissemination of the SBM-R and other project initiatives.Develop and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues, counterparts, and donors.Keep her/his supervisors and project staff informed of successes, challenges, best practices and lessons learned in implementing programs in areas of technical expertise.Develop and/or review technical documents and learning materials in areas of technical expertiseWrite, co-author and otherwise support the documentation of project results in conferences and publications.How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their cover letters and resumes to: jhunigeriaproject@yahoo.comNote: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and will need to resume as early as possible.Application Deadline 13th June, 2103You can follow any responses to this entry through the <a href="http://www.jobstoday.com.ng/technical-jobs-in-nigeria-2/quality-management-advisor-and-technical-advisor-vacancies-at-jhpiego/feed/">RSS 2.0</A> feed. 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Quality Management Advisor and Technical Advisor Vacancies at Jhpiego

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Sunday, June 09, 2013

ActionAid Fund Raising advisor, Lagos

You are here: <a href="http://www.jobstoday.com.ng/">Home</A> » <a href="http://www.jobstoday.com.ng/category/ngo-jobs-in-nigeria/">NGO Jobs in Nigeria</A> » ActionAid Fund Raising advisor, Lagos ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), a non governmental Organization is recruiting for the role of Fund Raising Advisor. Education  SpecificationDegree in Arts, Humanity or social sciences is Essential.Masters degree is desirable. Experience:Minimum of 5 years work experience2 years work experience in similar  position of which must have been in development sector.Fund Raising proposal writing and report experience is essential Skills Should have good Oral and IT skills Qualities Creative and innovative, ability to work with teams and in diverse team environment. How to apply Complete application form which can be found online <a href="http://www.actionaid.org/nigeria" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/out/www.actionaid.org/nigeria']);">here</A> Then send the completed application form to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org. NB: Only electronically submitted entry forms will be entertained. Closing date is 22nd April 2013

ActionAid Fund Raising advisor, Lagos

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Saturday, April 13, 2013

Nigeria: Are you ActionAid Nigeria’s new Tax Justice Advisor?

<BODY readability="2">ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is looking for an academic professional within tax justice and campaign. ActionAid Nigeria has prioritised its work on tax justice works, and has already concluded a study on tax and inequality within Nigeria. In collaboration with other civil society partners who have a strong interest in tax justice and inequality, AAN has formed a Nigeria Tax Justice and Governance Network in 2012. The Tax Justice Advisor is going to play a key role in supporting AAN and the Network members to enhance their knowledge on tax policies and practice, as well as strengthen their advocacy efforts at national and regional levels within this area. ActionAid started its intervention in Nigeria in 1999, while the programmatic operations commenced in January 2000. AA Nigeria’s works are currently spread across 26 States in Nigeria. AAN’s prioritised programming areas are Education; Food and Agriculture; Human Security in Conflict and Emergencies; Health; Just and Democratic Governance and Women Rights. Promoting the right to just and democratic governance and Women's Rights are cross-cutting themes which apply across the whole programme, but also have stand-alone initiatives. The Tax Justice Advisor is placed through the People4Change program; which is a people-to-people support programme providing development support to ActionAid and her partner organisations. People4Change promotes cross national solidarity and innovative approaches for capacity development initiatives. Therefore, this placement is only eligible for applicants, who are not Nigerian national nor have permanent residency in Nigeria. Listed below are a few of the Advisor’s tasks, but a more detailed job description can be found on the job site at: <a href="http://www.actionaid.org/">www.actionaid.org</A>. Job tasks include: • Enhancing knowledge of tax policies and practices for AAN staff and Network partners • Develop campaign plans, strategies and tactics with partners and coalitions, including mobilisation for both offline and digital advocacy and campaigns on Tax Justice • Support Nigeria Tax Justice and Governance Network and member organisations with their advocacy at national and regional levels to help make progress on an ECOWAS agreement on Tax avoidance and tax incentivesRequired qualifications: • Master’s Degree with 6 – 8 years of post-graduate work experience. • At least 4 years relevant experience working with Tax Justice and Inequality. • Experience in using campaign planning methodologies and communication to produce a viable campaign plan and strategy is essential. • In-depth knowledge of Tax issues and behaviours of Multi-National Corporations on Tax • Strong capacity in research and analysis • Skills in capacity building, especially in facilitating training, providing mentoring or accompaniment supportMore Information A comprehensive job description is available at <a href="http://www.actionaid.org/">www.actionaid.org</A>. The job description includes thorough information about the job content, terms of conditions and background for the placement. For more information on the People4Change programme, please visit the ActionAid Denmark website: <a href="http://www.ms.dk/">www.ms.dk</A> For information on ActionAid International Nigeria, please visit <a href="http://www.actionaid.org/nigeria">www.actionaid.org/nigeria</A>For further questions, please contact: Funmilayo Oyefusi E-mail: <a href="mailto:funmilayo.oyefusi@actionaid.org">funmilayo.oyefusi@actionaid.org</A>All applications must include a letter of motivation and an updated CV addressed to ActionAid Nigeria. All applications should be forwarded by email to <a href="mailto:advisor1@ms.dk">advisor1@ms.dk</A>This position is not open to Nigerian nationals or residents of Nigeria, due to the principles of intercultural exchange in the People4Change programme.Important dates: Deadline for application is April 14th 2013 April 18th: Shortlisted candidates are contacted April 22nd – 23rd: First round of phone/SKYPE interviews with shortlisted candidates. May 3rd: Personality Assessment feedback via phone/SKYPE May 9th - 10th: Face-to-Face interviews of the final two candidates at ActionAid Nigeria office in Abuja All applicants will be notified after the final selection. Starting date: 1st of July 2013 Contract start is subject to approval of work and residence permit. The assignment is for 12 months, with the possibility for renewal.

Nigeria: Are you ActionAid Nigeria’s new Tax Justice Advisor?

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is looking for an academic professional within tax justice and campaign. ActionAid Nigeria has prioritised its work...

Friday, March 29, 2013

Nigeria: Are you ActionAid Nigeria’s new Tax Justice Advisor?

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is looking for an academic professional within tax justice and campaign. ActionAid Nigeria has prioritised its work on tax justice works, and has already concluded a study on tax and inequality within Nigeria. In collaboration with other civil society partners who have a strong interest in tax justice and inequality, AAN has formed a Nigeria Tax Justice and Governance Network in 2012. The Tax Justice Advisor is going to play a key role in supporting AAN and the Network members to enhance their knowledge on tax policies and practice, as well as strengthen their advocacy efforts at national and regional levels within this area.ActionAid started its intervention in Nigeria in 1999, while the programmatic operations commenced in January 2000. AA Nigeria’s works are currently spread across 26 States in Nigeria. AAN’s prioritised programming areas are Education; Food and Agriculture; Human Security in Conflict and Emergencies; Health; Just and Democratic Governance and Women Rights. Promoting the right to just and democratic governance and Women's Rights are cross-cutting themes which apply across the whole programme, but also have stand-alone initiatives.The Tax Justice Advisor is placed through the People4Change program; which is a people-to-people support programme providing development support to ActionAid and her partner organisations. People4Change promotes cross national solidarity and innovative approaches for capacity development initiatives. Therefore, this placement is only eligible for applicants, who do not have permanent residency in Nigeria.Listed below are a few of the Advisor’s tasks, but a more detailed job description can be found on the job site at: <a href="http://www.actionaid.org/nigeria">www.actionaid.org/nigeria</A>Job tasks include: • Enhancing knowledge of tax policies and practices for AAN staff and Network partners • Develop campaign plans, strategies and tactics with partners and coalitions, including mobilisation for both offline and digital advocacy and campaigns on Tax Justice • Support Nigeria Tax Justice and Governance Network and member organisations with their advocacy at national and regional levels to help make progress on an ECOWAS agreement on Tax avoidance and tax incentivesRequired qualifications: • Master’s Degree with 6 – 8 years of post-graduate work experience. • At least 4 years relevant experience working with Tax Justice and Inequality. • Experience in using campaign planning methodologies and communication to produce a viable campaign plan and strategy is essential. • In-depth knowledge of Tax issues and behaviors of Multi-National Corporations on Tax • Strong capacity in research and analysis • Skills in capacity building, especially in facilitating training, providing mentoring or accompaniment supportMore Information A comprehensive job description is available at <a href="http://www.actionaid.org/">www.actionaid.org</A>. The job description includes thorough information about the job content, terms of conditions and background for the placement. For more information on the People4Change programme, please visit the ActionAid Denmark website: <a href="http://www.ms.dk/">www.ms.dk</A> For information on ActionAid International Nigeria, please visit <a href="http://www.actionaid.org/nigeria">www.actionaid.org/nigeria</A> For further questions, please contact: Funmilayo Oyefusi E-mail: <a href="mailto:funmilayo.oyefusi@actionaid.org">funmilayo.oyefusi@actionaid.org</A>Application deadline and procedures All applications must include a letter of motivation and an updated CV addressed to ActionAid Nigeria. All applications should be forwarded by email to <a href="mailto:advisor1@ms.dk">advisor1@ms.dk</A> Deadline is March 25th 2013 March 27th - 28th: Shortlisted candidates are contacted April 8th – 10th: First round of phone/SKYPE interviews with shortlisted candidates. April 15th: Personality Assessment feedback via phone/SKYPE April 25th – 26th: Face-to-Face interviews of the final two candidates at ActionAid Nigeria office in Abuja All applicants will be notified after the final selection.Starting date: 1st of July 2013 Contract start is subject to approval of work and residence permit. The assignment is for 12 months, with the possibility for renewal.

Nigeria: Are you ActionAid Nigeria’s new Tax Justice Advisor?

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is looking for an academic professional within tax justice and campaign. ActionAid Nigeria has prioritised its work...

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Nigeria: Local Government Area Technical Advisor, Nutrition (NATIONAL POST)

Nigeria: Local Government Area Technical Advisor, Nutrition (NATIONAL POST)

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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Nigeria: Sweetpotato Technical Advisor - 13-15 STA/IRS/SSA

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an agricultural economist or nutritionist with excellent skills in survey design, implementation, and analysis, project management experience, and good communication and writing skills suitable for working with a multi-disciplinary team of agronomists, breeders, nutritionists, food scientists, and extension practitioners.The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.The Position: The Federal government of Nigeria has included sweetpotato as one of the key crops to contribute towards its agricultural transformation. The selected scientist will backstop government and non-government partners in designing and coordinating nutrition and income-earning value chains, as well as breeder and multiplication activities in 6 states in Nigeria. The position is based in Abuja. In addition, the scientist will lead surveys to assess the baseline situation for sweetpotato in the selected states, and endline surveys to assess adoption. They will guide the team linking orange-fleshed sweetpotato to a school feeding program. The scientist should be willing to travel extensively within Nigeria, with occasional travel to other countries in sub-Saharan Africa.The successful candidate will have: • PhD in Agricultural Economics or Nutrition or other closely related discipline and at least three years’ experience in managing projects with multiple partners or a Master’s degree in the same fields with at least six years’ experience in managing projects; • At least three years’ research experience in the design, implementation, and analysis of household surveys and monitoring systems; • Strong interest in food-based approaches to combatting food insecurity and undernutrition; • Exposure to participatory approaches and qualitative data collection and analysis desirable; • Demonstrated success in working within inter-disciplinary teams and partnerships for research implementation; • Prior working experience in Africa; • Excellent social skills and a collaborative style; • Proactive, innovative and creative attitudes; • Willingness to travel extensively; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.Conditions: The employment contract will be for a three-year term with the possibility of renewal. The salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience.Applications: Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. and the names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to <a href="mailto:cip-recruitment@cgiar.org">cip-recruitment@cgiar.org</A>, copied to Jan Low (<a href="mailto:j.low@cgiar.org">j.low@cgiar.org</A>). The reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message. Screening of applications will begin on 15 March 2013 and will continue until the post is filled.CIP seeks diversity and gender balance in its staff. Women and citizens of developing countries are particularly urged to apply. To learn more about CIP please visit <a href="http://www.cipotato.org/cip/jobs.asp">http://www.cipotato.org/cip/jobs.asp</A>

Nigeria: Sweetpotato Technical Advisor - 13-15 STA/IRS/SSA

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking an agricultural economist or nutritionist with excellent skills in survey design, implemen...

Friday, February 22, 2013

Nigeria: Senior Technical Advisor, Health Financing

Senior Technical Advisor, Health Financing | ReliefWeb <body class="html not-front not-logged-in one-sidebar sidebar-first page-node page-node- page-node-529764 node-type-job tao rubik layout-default" > <a class="element-invisible element-focusable" href="#main-content">Skip to main content</a> <a class="rw" href="/"></a> <a class="labs" href="http://labs.reliefweb.int">Labs</a> <a class="blog" href="/blog">Blog</a> <a href="/about">About Us</a> <a href="/help">Help</a> <a href="/user/notifications">Email Updates</a> <a href="/user/login" title="Login to ReliefWeb.">Login</a><a href="/user/register" title="">Register</a> <a class="logo" href="/">ReliefWeb</a> <a href="/" title="">Home</a><a href="/updates" title="Updates">Updates</a><a href="/countries" title="Countries">Countries</a><a href="/disasters" title="Disasters">Disasters</a><a class="active" href="/jobs" title="Jobs">Jobs</a><a href="/training" title="Training">Training</a> 09 Oct 2012Senior Technical Advisor, Health FinancingJobfrom<a href="/organization/msh">Management Sciences for Health</a>—Closing date: 31 Dec 2012<a href="/job/529764/senior-technical-advisor-health-financing/pdf" rel="nofollow">Print</a><a href="/"> <a class="addthis_button_facebook_like" fb:like:action="recommend" fb:like:layout="button_count" fb:like:width="135"></a> <a class="addthis_button_tweet"></a> <a class="addthis_button_google_plusone" g:plusone:size="medium"></a></a><a class="forward-page" href="/forward?path=node/529764" title="Forward this page to a friend"><img alt="Email" class="forward-icon forward-icon-margin" src=" http://www.ijobplus.com/imagefolder//forward.gif" title="" />Email</a>*This position is contingent upon project award and funding.OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIESMSH seeks a Senior Technical Advisor (STA) in Health Financing for an anticipated health system strengthening project. This project will aim to improve the performance of the existing system with the goal of improving delivery of efficient, effective, and equitable primary care. The STA has overall responsibility for planning and coordinating project activities in Nigeria. S/he provides technical leadership and managerial oversight for the project activities in the country. S/he develops technical strategies and work plans and budgets and ensures that these effectively address priority needs in support of the health system in Nigeria.The STA will have responsibility to ensure implementation of financial mechanisms such as Performance Based Financing (PBF), Community Based Health Insurance and financial planning. S/he will play a system strengthening role in relation to community health care centers and the delivery of primary care. S/He will participate in community and facility based costing exercises with respect to efficiency of health financing mechanisms.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESWork closely with the Project Director to organize, staff, and manage technical activities.Collaborate with the Project Director to update the work plans and budgets on a quarterly basis.Provide direct in-country technical assistance to the ministry of health and to partners, as appropriate within areas of expertise. Act as focal point on project activities in country to the ministry of health and to donor. Coordinate with the Project Director to identify the need for external consultants, and to organize and manage activities related to the provision of short-term technical assistance. Define scopes of work (SOW) for short-term technical assistance and obtain necessary approvals as required.Coordinate the implementation of project activities and staff at regional level.Supervise the technical work of MSH staff, collaborating partners, and consultants and assess their performance. Ensure the consistency and high quality of the technical work carried out under the project.Regularly produce reports documenting technical assistance activities and associated results and communicate achievements to collaborating institutions, other in country partners, donors and MSH headquarters.Oversee finances and cash flow and ensure adequate availability of funds to carry out project activities.Identify staffing needs, and coordinate the recruitment process for additional staff with the Project Director as needed. Create a mechanism for regular sharing of information on project activities with the donor, Project Director, the public sector collaborating institutions, cooperating agencies and other partners. Ensure effective communications within the in-country team. Establish adequate coordinating and supervision mechanisms inside the country office in order to ensure that the office functions in a participatory, collegial environment, where staff is properly mentored and responsibilities assigned according to capacity and professional growth. QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree in health economics, business, or finance or a related advanced degree relevant to the field of public healthMinimum of 10 years of relevant experience and progressively increasing responsibility in the area of health care financing related to health care service delivery, particularly at the primary health care level in developing countries.Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team. Demonstrated skill in quickly assessing priorities and opportunities and managing a variety of activities with attention to detail.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with donor, project stakeholders, in-country collaborators, and staff at all levels of the organization. Strategic thinker with people skills and managerial, coordination, and organizational skills. Strong oral and written communication skills in English.Willingness to travel extensively within Nigeria. Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.How to apply: To apply for this position, please submit a resume to <a href="https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/5586/senior-technical-advisor%252c-health-financing/job">https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/5586/senior-technical-advisor%252c-healt...</a>. For more information about MSH, please visit our web site at <a href="http://www.msh.org">www.msh.org</a>. If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to <a href="mailto:iRecruiterproblem@msh.org">iRecruiterproblem@msh.org</a>. 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Nigeria: Senior Technical Advisor, Health Financing

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Sunday, December 09, 2012

Nigeria: Household Economic Strengthening Advisor (218265-927)

Please note that this position is contingent on receipt of new program funding.PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:The Household Economic Strengthening Advisor (HHES Advisor) will play an important role in the implementation of a proposed five-year program in Northern Nigeria supporting the capacity of Nigerian institutions to scale up care and support services for Orphans and Vulnerable Orphans (OVC) households.GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:The HHES Advisor will provide overall technical direction on household economic strengthening s of the proposed umbrella grants program. S/he will assist with the development of innovative economic strengthening strategies for vulnerable households to compliment other Nigerian government, private sector and international donor funded program interventions by strengthening the capacity of Nigerian entities (NGOs, CSO, local financial institutions). S/he will guide a portfolio of approaches and activities that mitigate economic vulnerability and enable targeted households to better cope with economic shocks allowing them to protect and grow financial, human and social assets. S/he will facilitate relationships between households caring for OVC and public and private sector actors by identifying economic constraints and ensuring appropriate activities that have long-term viability. Emphasis will be placed on market-oriented strategies to ensure sustainability of livelihood gains, including: private sector demand-driven job creation, enterprise development, financial education, value chain linkages and appropriate savings, credit and insurance services for various age groups.The HHES Advisor will design a call for proposals for CSOs to lead interventions and engage the private sector in solutions. The HHES Advisor will work closely with Save the Children, counterparts with other donor funded programs, and private sector actors in designing and implementing innovative economic strengthening and livelihoods support approaches.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Program Management and Technical OversightWork closely with counterparts in other NGOs, donor organizations, and other stakeholder groups to design, plan, and implement a comprehensive OVC program.Provide technical support in one or more of the following areas: market-driven economic development, private sector engagement, microfinance, youth-focused financial services, financial education, village savings and loan associations (VSLA), micro-insurance, entrepreneurship development, and value chain linkages. Manage implementation of program activities, developing work plans in collaboration with counterparts in other organizations, monitoring implementation, and evaluating impact.Operations and ManagementOversee the smooth flow of routine project operations in compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures.Ensure effective and transparent use of financial resources in compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures.Representation and CoordinationLiaise with private sector actors, local government officials, local NGOs and civil society organizations, local religious leaders and other notables to ensure support for and acceptance of Mercy Corps’ programs. Maintain close working relationships with donors, other humanitarian and development organizations, and local partners (banks, training institutes, insurance companies, and microfinance institutions), including representing Mercy Corps at local coordination meetings as assigned.Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.Other duties as assigned.SecurityWork closely with the country team’s security focal point to ensure that program is contributing to and responding to safety and security plans and procedures.Ensure that program is implemented with a clear analysis and understanding of security management priorities.Organizational LearningAs part of Mercy Corps’ agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.Accountability to BeneficiariesMercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position will manage several short-term consultants.ACCOUNTABILITY: REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Regional Program Director, West AfricaWORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Mercy Corps Nigeria team, Director of Programs, Organizational Development DirectorKNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: MA/S in Business, finance, economics, agriculture, agribusiness, agricultural economics, or related fieldAt least 5 years work experience with for profit organization, non-governmental organization (NGO) or for-profit agribusiness working with vulnerable, marginalized groups in West Africa, preferably NigeriaProven knowledge of international best practices of household economic strengthening for OVC and OVC caregivers.At least 5 years proven experience in innovative value chain development or business models using best practices.Proven experience in one or more of the following: market-driven economic development, private sector engagement, microfinance, village savings and loan associations (VSLA), micro-insurance, entrepreneurship development, and value chain linkages.Fluency in English required, including report development, writing and editing; preference given to candidates fluent in Hausa.Strong management skills, with good understanding of relevant cross-cultural issues.Preference given to candidates with previous professional experience in Nigeria, especially in Northern Nigeria.Demonstrated experience in training, capacity building of partners and team members.Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members requiredHighly developed computers skills with strong familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel are mandatory.SUCCESS FACTORS:A successful candidate will have strong diplomacy skills in managing a team with different backgrounds, abilities, and technical knowledge and will have contextual knowledge of Northern Nigeria. She/he will use effective communication and team-building techniques, have excellent organizational and strong interpersonal skills and display an even temperament and good sense of humor.LIVING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:The Economic Strengthening Advisor will be based in Kaduna, Nigeria with frequent travel to the states of Kano, Sokoto, Bauchi, and PlateauKaduna is a state capital in Northern Nigeria and a center for transport and industry throughout the northern regions of the country. Due to moderate insecurity, this is an unaccompanied post.Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.Mercy Corps is an AA/EOE.

Nigeria: Household Economic Strengthening Advisor (218265-927)

Please note that this position is contingent on receipt of new program funding. PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Household Economic Strength...

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Nigeria: Senior Technical Advisor, Health Financing

Nigeria: Senior Technical Advisor, Health Financing

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Nigeria: Senior Technical Advisor Reading and Literacy Specialist

Nigeria: Senior Technical Advisor Reading and Literacy Specialist

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Nigeria: Senior Technical Advisor Reading and Literacy Specialist

Nigeria: Senior Technical Advisor Reading and Literacy Specialist

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Nigeria: Economic & Market Development Advisor (218131-927)

Nigeria: Economic & Market Development Advisor (218131-927)

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Nigeria: Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and Research Advisor

Nigeria: Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and Research Advisor

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Monday, July 16, 2012

Nigeria: Economic & Market Development Advisor (218131-927)

This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Mercy Corps works almost exclusively in fragile and conflict-affected environments. While we recognize that these are difficult places to operate, we believe that transitional environments – countries affected by civil wars, economic and political crisis, or natural disasters – offer tremendous opportunities for positive change. We currently implement over 30 integrated peacebuilding and economic development programs in some of the world’s toughest places, including Ethiopia, Liberia, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda.Contingent upon award, Mercy Corps anticipates starting a new integrated peacebuilding and economic development program in the Middle Belt states of Nigeria. Starting in August, this three-year program will incorporate strong economic development and natural resource management elements in order to address underlying drivers of conflict, build cooperation between conflicting communities, and build links between communities, private sector, and governmental processes.GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:The Economic and Market Development (EMD) Advisor is responsible for leading and supervising the economic development components of the program, including ensuring that economic aspects of conflict are adequately assessed, designing and supervising implementation of community-led economic and natural resource projects, and supporting business-led efforts to raise awareness of the economic costs of conflict and advocates for stability-enhancing policy change. S/he provides technical leadership in the design and implementation of economic development activities using a market-led approach integrated with peacebuilding. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Program ImplementationSupport communities through the design, planning, and implementation of economic and natural resource initiatives, including identifying relevant local technical expertise, helping to organize substantive clinics on economic issues for local leaders, and providing technical input into the development of community conflict prevention plans.With the Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning Advisor, facilitate business-led research and advocacy related to the economic costs of conflict and the promotion of a business enabling environment, including conducting a review of the literature on conflict and economic development in Nigeria; identifying, building, and managing relationships with relevant local business leaders and associations engaged in programmatic research and advocacy; providing technical input into the identification and analysis of studies exploring the economic cost of conflict; and facilitate business-led policy forums and advocacy activities.Strategic Vision and Leadership:Critical to this role is adherence to the principles of a pro-poor market development framework and Mercy Corps Vision for Change and Strategic Framework. In particular the EMD Advisor will:Provide technical leadership, guidance and development of good practice to interventions related to integrated economic development. Participate in development of relevant theories of change in the cross sector of economic development and peacebuilding in Nigeria.Identify, document, and communicate the ideas, trends, and emerging capacities in Nigeria that fall in the intersection of integrated economic development and peacebuilding and the interests of partners in this space.Representation & Partnership Development:Collaboratively identify and nurture strategic partnerships with appropriate private sector actors, as agreed upon. Participate in relevant fora in Nigeria related to the economic development/ peacebuilding space.Identify and nurture strategic partnerships with peer agencies, bilateral and multilateral donors, foundations and the private sector; track strategies and programs of relevant economic development programs in Nigeria, particularly those with an integrated focus on peacebuilding.Training/ Mentoring: Provide technical assistance and mentoring of field-based program teams on best practice principles, disciplines, and methodologies related to economic and market development.Assist with development of training materials and deliver training to teams during field visits.Organizational Learning As part of Mercy Corps' agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.Accountability to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: NoneACCOUNTABILITY: REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Program Manager – Integrated Peacebuilding and Economic DevelopmentWORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Mercy Corps Nigeria operations, finance, DM&E and program departments in Abuja; relevant Mercy Corps headquarters units as necessary, including Mercy Corps’ Conflict Management Group and Economic and Market Development team, and various administrative/financial units.KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:MA/S or equivalent in social science, management, business, or international development.Formal training and/or experience in a Markets for the Poor or market–led development is preferred3-5 years’ experience managing development economic programs in a development setting is required.Experience in highly volatile security situations and a commitment to team safety.Commitment to the principles of participatory team management and participatory, community-oriented development.Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational skills.Fluency in written and spoken English required.Experience in economic development and/or enterprise development requiredExperience interacting with the private sectorFamiliarity with the Nigerian context is a plusExperience working in integrated economic development and peacebuiding interventions highly preferred.Experience working with pastoralists and on youth programs is valuedDemonstrated ability to work respectfully and constructively with local partners.SUCCESS FACTORS:The successful Economic and Market Development Advisor will have the ability to multi-task, set priorities, and work under tight deadlines within a complex team. S/he will demonstrate strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and be committed to the values and mission of Mercy Corps. S/he will take initiative and contribute to team efforts, as well as demonstrate an ability to communicate, assume leadership, and make solid decisions while working remotely from country leadership.LIVING /ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:This position will likely be based in Abuja with up to 50% travel, primarily to locations within the Middle Belt states, where security is at times high-risk. Security in Abuja is generally good, although there are times when security is an issue. Housing, health care, water, electricity and consumer goods are all reasonably accessible and there are good international and domestic travel options from Abuja Airport.Abuja is an accompanied location suitable for spouse/partner and/or dependents. Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps' policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.Mercy Corps is an AA/EOE

Nigeria: Economic & Market Development Advisor (218131-927)

This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval. PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Mercy Corps works almost exclusively in fragile a...

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Nigeria: Systems Strengthening Technical Advisor

Location: Kaduna State, Nigeria Job type: Fixed Term (2 years, with possible extension) Salary: commensurate with experienceOptions is one of the consortium partners implementing the Enhancing the National Response to HIV/AIDS programme (ENR) in Nigeria, which aims to contribute to Nigeria’s achievement of MDG 6 by reducing the spread of HIV and mitigating the impact of AIDS. We are looking for Systems Strengthening Technical Advisors (SSTAs) to strengthen our team.RoleThe SSTA will be responsible for supporting the State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (SACA) in his/her state by building the capacity and providing assistance for the development and maintenance of efficient and effective coordination, planning and reporting for an effective, multi-sectoral and evidence-based HIV/AIDS response.Person specification • Master's degree or equivalent experience in public health administration, Social Sciences, or other related field • Minimum of 10 years' consulting and/or management experience in large, complex, non-government, public or private sector development projects • Demonstrated programme management competency and effective communication skills in working with clients, partners, and other public health professionals • Understanding of key issues for STI/HIV programming • Experience in institutional development, mentoring and training for different cadres of staff and partners • Excellent technical writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills with proven ability to work as part of a team as well as being a self starter • Hausa speaking candidates are encouraged to apply.

Nigeria: Systems Strengthening Technical Advisor

Location: Kaduna State, Nigeria Job type: Fixed Term (2 years, with possible extension) Salary: commensurate with experience Options is one...

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Nigeria: Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation Advisor (218125-927)

This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval.PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Mercy Corps works almost exclusively in fragile and conflict-affected environments. While we recognize that these are difficult places to operate, we believe that transitional environments – countries affected by civil wars, economic and political crisis, or natural disasters – offer tremendous opportunities for positive change. We currently implement over 30 integrated peacebuilding and economic development programs in some of the world’s toughest places, including Ethiopia, Liberia, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda.Contingent upon award, Mercy Corps anticipates starting a new integrated peacebuilding and economic development program in the Middle Belt states of Nigeria. Starting in August, this three-year program will incorporate strong economic development and natural resource management elements in order to address underlying drivers of conflict and build cooperation between conflicting communities and build links between communities, private sector and governmental processes.GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Advisor will provide leadership, in collaboration with the Program Manager and the Country Director, in all aspects of monitoring, evaluation and information management. The MEL Advisor will contribute to program planning to ensure adherence to Mercy Corps’ standards, including the use of standardized indicators and documentation methodologies. Throughout the life of the program, s/he will be the senior leader responsible for cross-cutting programmatic information management within the framework of the program, monitoring and evaluation, ensuring that information collected is reflected upon, used for continuous improvement of ongoing programs, and is incorporated into consistently high quality reports. S/he will have responsibility for leading research efforts, networking with research agencies, documenting project impacts, and overseeing field-based M&E staff.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Technical Leadership Ensure that monitoring systems meet the requirements of the donor and that performance results can be used for continuous improvement. Adapt existing Mercy Corps monitoring tools, as well as propose new ways of measuring change through the use of both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, analysis of secondary data, and, where appropriate, remote monitoring techniques.Coordinate internal and external reviews and lead the analysis of findings, with a strong emphasis on learning.As a strategic leader, actively participate in management meetings and country-wide strategy sessions.Strengthen staff capacity in qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation tools through comprehensive staff training and coaching.Take the lead in aligning, collecting and reporting on relevant program indicators to the organizational-wide M&E system, Mission Metrics. Management of the Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Information System Ensure that the Integrated Peacebuilding and Economic Development program gathers, maintains and reports upon quality and verifiable data using valid and appropriate qualitative and quantitative tools.Establish and manage a database to track progress towards meeting project goals and objectives.Address shortfalls in monitoring, evaluation and information management that affect program implementation. CommunicationStrengthen linkages with other internal agency resources, including the Learning Management System, Digital Library, the Hub, and Clearspace, to enhance organizational learning.Coordinate with Mercy Corps’ HQ-based Technical Support Unit (TSU) to guide process of ex-ante, ex-post and midterm evaluation, from the design, implementation and documentation phases.Participate in M&E-related working groups and maintain close working relationships with MEL counterparts in other relevant international NGOs, and local NGOs and associations in Nigeria.Research CoordinationIdentify quality research partners and increase their capacity to examine and document issues related to (1) the economic cost of conflict on pastoralist livelihoods and related markets and (2) the benefits of gazetting and grazing reserves to the quality of life, and livelihoods, of pastoralists.Maintain regular contact with research agencies, oversee partnerships, work to increase their skills and product quality.Liaise with other entities conducting related research to ensure coordination of efforts. Organizational Learning: As part of Mercy Corps' agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.Accountability to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our participants and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: MEL Project TeamACCOUNTABILITY: REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Program Manager – Integrated Peacebuilding and Economic DevelopmentWORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Mercy Corps, finance, and country representation departments in Abuja. The Program Manager works directly with relevant Mercy Corps headquarters units as necessary, including Mercy Corps’ Conflict Management Group and Economic and Market Development team and various administrative/financial units.KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:Postgraduate degree in development studies, research methods, statistics, social sciences, measurement and evaluation, project planning and management or other relevant field preferred.Minimum 3-5 years of active M&E work experience in development programming required; ideal candidate will have both theoretical and practical background in M&E and skilled in qualitative and quantitative M&E methodologies and techniques.Familiarity and experience with both peacebuilding programming and either economic development or natural resource management programming, preferably in insecure or transitional environments and/or in West Africa.Familiarity with the Nigerian context is a plusKnowledge of major aspects of program development, implementation and documentation and excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Excellent computer skills, including experience with: Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Epi-Info, Epi-Data, SPSS, Access, SQL, and any other statistical packages.Demonstrated understanding of intermediate and advanced statistics and the ability to summarize, generalize, and make predictions from large data sets.Ability to conceptualize, plan and implement program activities creatively, as well as possess the ability to analyze data and utilize lessons learned for the continuous improvement of program implementation and to promote a culture of learning.Fluency in written and verbal English required.SUCCESS FACTORS:The successful MEL Advisor will have the ability to multi-task, set priorities, and work under tight deadlines within a complex team. S/he will demonstrate strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and be committed to the values and mission of Mercy Corps. S/he will take initiative and contribute to team efforts, as well as demonstrate an ability to communicate, assume leadership, and make solid decisions while working remotely from country leadership.LIVING /ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:This position will likely be based in Abuja with up to 50% travel, primarily to locations within the Middle Belt states, where security is at times high-risk. Security in Abuja is generally good, although there are times when security is an issue. Housing, health care, water, electricity and consumer goods are all reasonably accessible and there are good international and domestic travel options from Abuja Airport.Abuja is an accompanied location suitable for spouse/partner and/or dependents.Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps' policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.Mercy Corps is an AA/EOE

Nigeria: Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation Advisor (218125-927)

This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval. PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Mercy Corps works almost exclusively in fragile a...

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Nigeria: Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation Advisor (218125-927)

Nigeria: Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation Advisor (218125-927)

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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Nigeria: Economic & Market Development Advisor (218131-927)

Nigeria: Economic & Market Development Advisor (218131-927)

This position is contingent upon funding and donor approval. PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Mercy Corps works almost exclusively in fragile a...

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Nigeria: Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and Research Advisor

Company ProfileAbout Futures Group Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change.About GRM International GRM International is a leading international development management company specializing in the provision of project design, management expertise and technical assistance to development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments and corporations. For more than 45 years, GRM has been bringing expertise in managing large-scale projects, and sourcing and managing high quality experts covering all disciplinary skills required to implement development projects.About our Group of Companies GRM International, Futures Group, and the Effective Development Group are a group of companies with a joint focus on reaching people in need and creating better futures for our clients, communities and colleagues around the world. With more than 90 current projects operating in more than 85 countries, and $225 million in revenue, our combined group has a multisectoral focus, diverse technical offerings and a wide geographic reach. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.futuresgroup.com/">www.futuresgroup.com</A>, <a href="http://www.grminternational.com/">www.grminternational.com</A>, and <a href="http://www.edgroup.com.au/">www.edgroup.com.au</A>.Position SummaryWe are recruiting for a Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and Research Advisor for an anticipated USAID funded civil society strengthening program in Nigeria. The program will strengthen civil society’s ability to influence the development and implementation of key democratic reforms at the national, state, and local levels and will work with the Government of Nigeria, USAID, civil society organizations (CSOs) and other local organizations and other donor agencies. The Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and Research Advisor will be responsible for all monitoring and evaluation activities of the project. S/he will establish significant long term goals and outcomes for prevention efforts in Nigeria, ensuring the utilization of sound, national monitoring and evaluation indicators and tools for consistency in measurement. S/he will ensure that the quality of project monitoring and evaluation are of international standard and quality by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to document lessons learned and best practices in M&E, according to USAID guidelines.Key Responsibilities• Assist in the design of project specific Performance Monitoring Plans and M&E plans; • Responsible for the development of relevant M&E tools as well as technical training; • Coordinate regular monitoring visits and reporting mechanisms; • Monitor data collection, collation, storage, analysis and reporting. Identifying problems and challenges to relevant parties; • Monitor data entry process and overall maintenance of database; • Review regular program reports prepared by program staff for submission to USAID; • Ensure program staff and senior management are utilizing collected data collected in project implementation; • Advise project management through ongoing integration of M&E data into program activities. • Oversight of research staff conducting assessments of project activities.Qualifications• A university degree in any the following or related fields: social science, international development, evaluation research, statistics, and economics. • Minimum of five years’ experience in designing, managing and implementing results-based M&E activities. • Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data. • Experience working with an international development organization and knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines, and tools for monitoring and evaluation especially impact evaluation. • Previous USAID project experience strongly preferred • Nigerian national preferred.Physical Demands• Regularly required to stand or sit, and move about the facilityWork Environment• Usual office working conditions free of disagreeable elements.All applications for this position should be submitted online at <a href="http://www.futuresgroup.com/">www.futuresgroup.com</A> via the Careers page. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Nigeria: Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and Research Advisor

Company Profile About Futures Group Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the ...

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