Nigeria: COP, Support Vulnerable Households Project in Nigeria

<P>Chief of Party, Support Vulnerable Households Project in Nigeria</P><P>Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International will be recruiting applicants for the position of Chief of Party for an upcoming project supporting the economic growth and livelihoods improvement program in Nigeria. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.</P><P>GENERAL:</P><P>Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.</P><P>SALARY & BENEFITS:</P><P>The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.</P><P>APPLICATIONS:</P><P>Applicants should go to <a href="http://www.winrock.org/">www.winrock.org</A> to the Jobs link and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Nigeria Chief of Party by December 16, 2012.</P><P>Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.</P><P>EEOE/AA.</P><P>POSITION DESCRIPTION</P><P>POSITION TITLE: Chief of Party, Support to Vulnerable Households Nigeria</P><P>LOCATION: Nigeria UNIT: Empowerment & Civic Engagement</P><P>REPORTS TO: Group Vice President, Empowerment & Civic Engagement</P><P>POSITION SUMMARY:</P><P>The Chief of Party will be responsible for implementing and managing a high-quality, results-oriented program to increase rural economic growth and improve livelihoods, nutrition and health among vulnerable households in Nigeria, specifically within Sokoto, the Niger Delta and the Federal Capital Territory. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.</P><P>ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:</P><P>The Chief of Party is responsible for overall project management, supervision, administration, and implementation of the requirements of a high-quality program. S/he will establish and maintain systems for project operations; ensure that all cooperative agreement deadlines are met and targets are achieved; maintain working relationships with project stakeholders (including subgrantees and/or subcontractors); and oversee the preparation and submission of technical and financial reports to USAID. • Provide overall technical leadership and administrative oversight in order to achieve the results of the program.<BR>• Responsible for the development and submission of the Annual Country Operating Plan (ACOP), Annual Program Reports (APR) and Semi-Annual Program Reports (S/APR), in collaboration with the M & E Director • Oversee program budget and ensure that all financial activity is carried out in accordance with annual budget allocations, Winrock policy, and donor guidelines. • Ensure that all grantees and sub-grantees meet program requirements. • Prepare annual work plans and progress reports, and monitor the implementation of these plans. Prepare and submit quarterly reports on progress of activities and achievement of program results to USAID. • Administer the project's financial oversight and procedures, ensuring compliance with established Winrock accounting principles and USAID regulations. • Maintain close communication with donor, reporting regularly for formal review sessions and providing ongoing, informal updates of program progress. • Provide technical assistance, support, and oversight to local partner NGOs. • Provide technical assistance, support, and information to national and local government officials. • Hire and supervise local project staff and annually evaluate their performance. • Participate in regular field visits to the project areas to assure project progress towards activity objectives and goals. • Represent the project and Winrock to donors, local and national government entities, the media, local NGOs, and the local business community. • Maintain strong communication and coordination regarding program and program activities with Winrock’s home office. • Other duties as assigned.</P><P>QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:</P><P>Education: Bachelor’s level degree required, in international development, management, social science, human rights, economic development, law, public policy, public health, or other related field of study. Master’s degree strongly preferred.</P><P>Experience: • Minimum 10 years of professional experience managing complex international development programs required. • Five years of experience managing livelihoods improvement, income generation or rural agricultural programs required. • Experience managing programs of at least $20M value required. • Management of international and national partners and staff strongly preferred. • Experience managing programs with significant grants and cost-share/leveraging requirements essential • Demonstrated capabilities in institutional capacity building, high-level strategic visioning and leadership, and experience in working effectively with civil society, local, regional and central-level government authorities and with USAID or other development partners is required. • Technical, managerial, and/or COP experience on USAID-funded economic growth, livelihoods, rural agriculture or food security projects is strongly preferred. • Technical and managerial experience in Nigeria or similar operating environment strongly preferred. Candidates with relevant experience in Sokoto, the Niger Delta and/or the Federal Capital Territory will have a distinct advantage.</P><P>Skills: • Knowledge or understanding of social, economic, and political context governing rural economic development and food security in developing countries, particularly West Africa. • Experience with local and international private firms and NGOs to address rural economic growth and food security preferred. • Fluent English language skills required. • Skills with local language(s) spoken in Sokoto, Federal Capital Territory and/or the Niger Delta (Hausa, Urhobo, Gbagyi, etc.) are considered a strong asset. • Knowledge of US Government regulations, policies, and procedures or those of an equivalently complex international government funding organization. • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, conflict, and ethical management skills. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Microsoft).</P><P>Applicants should go to <a href="http://www.winrock.org/">http://www.winrock.org/</A> to the Jobs link and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Nigeria Chief of Party by December 16, 2012.</P>

Nigeria: COP, Support Vulnerable Households Project in Nigeria

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Nigeria: Monitoring and Evaluations Director, Support Vulnerable Households Project in Nigeria

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Nigeria: Technical Program Director, Support Vulnerable Households Project in Nigeria

<P>Technical Program Director, Support Vulnerable Households Project in Nigeria</P><P>Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International will be recruiting applicants for the position of Technical Program Director for an upcoming project supporting the economic growth and livelihoods improvement program in Nigeria. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.</P><P>GENERAL:</P><P>Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.</P><P>SALARY & BENEFITS:</P><P>The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.</P><P>APPLICATIONS:</P><P>Applicants should go to <a href="http://www.winrock.org/">www.winrock.org</A> to the Jobs link and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Nigeria Technical Program Director by December 16, 2012.</P><P>Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.</P><P>EEOE/AA.</P><P>POSITION DESCRIPTION</P><P>POSITION TITLE: Technical Program Director, Support to Vulnerable Households Project</P><P>LOCATION: Nigeria</P><P>UNIT: Empowerment & Civic Engagement</P><P>REPORTS TO: Chief of Party (COP)</P><P>POSITION SUMMARY:</P><P>The Technical Program Director will be responsible for developing the technical aspects of the program related to agricultural production, utilization, nutrition, education and entrepreneurial skills development for an integrated program to increase rural economic growth and improve livelihoods, nutrition and health among vulnerable households in Nigeria, specifically within Sokoto, the Niger Delta and the Federal Capital Territory. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.</P><P>ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:</P><P>The Technical Program Director is responsible for activities related to the development and implementation of the Support to Vulnerable Households integrated agricultural production, utilization, nutrition education, and entrepreneurial skills development. The incumbent will provide technical support to the management of the Project including assessment of progress and performance. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Provide strategic leadership of all programmatic activities concerned with livelihoods and entrepreneurial skills development, rural financing, agricultural production, and nutrition education. • Collaborate with a team to develop and oversee implementation of work plans/targets, budgets, and reports. • Coordinate strategy and activities with any implementing partners, national & local government authorities involved in and responsible for economic development. • Manage and mentor senior staff in technical areas. • Coordinate technical assistance provided by donor, staff and consultants. • Coordinate closely on the data collection to measure impacts, incomes, household and business investments, and savings.</P><P>QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:</P><P>Education: Bachelor’s degree required (MBA or master’s degree preferred) in economics, agriculture/horticulture, environmental sciences or gender in development. Supplemental training in income generation/entrepreneurship, nutrition, monitoring and evaluation, HIV/AIDS, gender analysis/mainstreaming, microfinance preferred.</P><P>Experience:<BR>• Minimum five years’ experience working in projects promoting economic growth and livelihoods interventions in areas including skills training, micro-lending, micro-savings, agricultural production and utilization, alternative/additional income generation, food security, and social protection for donor-funded development programs required. • Experience managing integrated US Government programs and budgets strongly preferred. Demonstrated technical expertise in four of the following areas: agricultural production and value-chain development, public-private partnership, enterprise development and incubation, vocational education/training, microfinance access, nutrition education, food security, and youth and women’s empowerment. • Knowledge of agricultural practices, poverty and food security issues among vulnerable households in Nigeria or similar operating environment.</P><P>Skills: • Strong skills in financial management, writing, monitoring and evaluation required. • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required. • Skills with local language(s) spoken in Sokoto, Federal Capital Territory and/or the Niger Delta (Hausa, Urhobo, Gbagyi, etc.) are considered a strong asset.</P><P>Applicants should go to <a href="http://www.winrock.org/">http://www.winrock.org/</A> to the Jobs link and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Nigeria Technical Program Director by December 16, 2012.</P>

Nigeria: Technical Program Director, Support Vulnerable Households Project in Nigeria

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Nigeria: Grant Management Specialist, Support Vulnerable Households Project in Nigeria

<P>Grant Management Specialist, Support Vulnerable Households Project in Nigeria</P><P>Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International will be recruiting applicants for the position of Grant Management Specialist for an upcoming project supporting the economic growth and livelihoods improvement program in Nigeria. The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.</P><P>GENERAL:</P><P>Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.</P><P>SALARY & BENEFITS:</P><P>The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.</P><P>APPLICATIONS:</P><P>Applicants should go to <a href="http://www.winrock.org/">www.winrock.org</A> to the Jobs link and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Nigeria Grant Management Specialist by December 16, 2012.</P><P>Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.</P><P>EEOE/AA.</P><P>POSITION DESCRIPTION</P><P>POSITION TITLE: Grant Management Specialist, Support to Vulnerable Households Project</P><P>LOCATION: Nigeria</P><P>UNIT: Empowerment & Civic Engagement</P><P>REPORTS TO: Chief of Party (COP)</P><P>POSITION SUMMARY:</P><P>The Grant Management Specialist will be responsible for managing and coordinating the complex grants portfolio for a high-quality, results-oriented program to increase rural economic growth and improve livelihoods, nutrition and health among vulnerable households in Nigeria, specifically within Sokoto, the Niger Delta and the Federal Capital Territory. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding. This position will work closely with the HQ Contracts unit.</P><P>ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:</P><P>The Grant Management Specialist is responsible for managing and coordinating the complex grants portfolio. He/She will serve as experts for the planning, implementation and evaluation of grant applications and provide guidance on cooperative agreements, cost-share agreements, participating agreements, collection agreements, and memoranda of understanding. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Negotiate grants and review all reimbursement requests for appropriateness, and ensure that awardees are in compliance with established administrative and financial policies, procedures, and sound business practices. • Oversee all grant activities, ensuring compliance with USAID and Winrock regulations and policies. • Provide post award administration including monitoring all phases of grant agreements and close-out, including assessment of technical progress and performance. • Provide technical expertise in the identification and resolution of grants administration issues. • Reviews all draft subagreements for donor, Winrock, and United States Government (USG) compliance. • Sub award monitoring which includes frequent visits to the sub grantee offices. • Training of Sub grantees in USG rules and regulations and financial reporting.</P><P>QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:</P><P>Education: B.S. or equivalent university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.</P><P>Experience: Minimum ten years’ experience working in finance or grants management for donor-funded development programs required. Minimum five years on USAID-funded programs required. Demonstrated technical expertise in grants management required. Experience with capacity-building of local partners in grants/finance/contracts compliance and linking funds to program performance is essential.</P><P>Skills: • Strong skills in financial management, grant management, and subagreement management required. Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations required. • Knowledge of laws, regulations, agency policy, precedent cases and other requirements that affect grant program administration. • Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet (preferably Excel), and presentation software (Microsoft) • Skills with local language(s) spoken in Sokoto, Federal Capital Territory and/or the Niger Delta (Hausa, Urhobo, Gbagyi, etc.) are considered a strong asset. • Valid passport and able to obtain a visa for travel to the US if needed as well as other countries within Africa</P><P>Applicants should go to <a href="http://www.winrock.org/">http://www.winrock.org/</A> to the Jobs link and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing Nigeria Grant Management Specialist by December 16, 2012.</P>

Nigeria: Grant Management Specialist, Support Vulnerable Households Project in Nigeria

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Nigeria: Chief of Party - Support to Vulnerable Households Project (SVHP) in Nigeria

<P>Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable.</P><P>Global Communities is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Support to Vulnerable Households Project (SVHP) in Nigeria. This program will focus strengthening the participation of an estimated 42,000 very poor Nigerian households in rural economic growth and to improve their livelihoods, nutrition and health. This projects goal is to break the vicious cycle of poverty and under-nutrition for these households. The targeted interventions under this project integrate the very poor into the agricultural rural economy by increasing their productivity; by building their income and assets; and by improving their nutritional status, especially with regard to women and children. The project will also have an explicit focus on strengthening the role of women in agricultural production, income diversification, and nutritional behavior, given the central role of women in rural communities and agricultural production.</P><P>The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall management and general technical direction for the entire program. The COP will serve as a representative to the program, liaising with the donor as well as government entities in Nigeria and other partners. This position will be responsible for the program achieving target results, and will identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.</P><P>Qualifications: •Advanced Degree in agricultural economics, agronomy, business administration, or a related field.<BR>•15+ year’s prior experience in a field capacity, designing, implementing, and managing large-scale ($30M+) development projects for international donors; •Demonstrated success working with private sector, agribusinesses, and government stakeholders to achieve improvements in incomes, productivity, or job creation; •In-depth knowledge of USAID programmatic, compliance and reporting requirements. •Excellent financial management and contractual skills; •Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage high-level relationships and motivate staff; •Experience working in Nigeria or in the region is highly desirable; •Superior written and verbal communication skills in English.</P><P>Local applicants are encouraged to apply.</P>

Nigeria: Chief of Party - Support to Vulnerable Households Project (SVHP) in Nigeria

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Nigeria: Chief of Party - Support to Vulnerable Households Project (SVHP) in Nigeria

<P>Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is an international non-profit organization that works closely with communities worldwide to bring about sustainable changes that improve the lives and livelihoods of the vulnerable.</P><P>Global Communities is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Support to Vulnerable Households Project (SVHP) in Nigeria. This program will focus strengthening the participation of an estimated 42,000 very poor Nigerian households in rural economic growth and to improve their livelihoods, nutrition and health. This projects goal is to break the vicious cycle of poverty and under-nutrition for these households. The targeted interventions under this project integrate the very poor into the agricultural rural economy by increasing their productivity; by building their income and assets; and by improving their nutritional status, especially with regard to women and children. The project will also have an explicit focus on strengthening the role of women in agricultural production, income diversification, and nutritional behavior, given the central role of women in rural communities and agricultural production.</P><P>The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall management and general technical direction for the entire program. The COP will serve as a representative to the program, liaising with the donor as well as government entities in Nigeria and other partners. This position will be responsible for the program achieving target results, and will identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.</P><P>Qualifications: •Advanced Degree in agricultural economics, agronomy, business administration, or a related field.<BR>•15+ year’s prior experience in a field capacity, designing, implementing, and managing large-scale ($30M+) development projects for international donors; •Demonstrated success working with private sector, agribusinesses, and government stakeholders to achieve improvements in incomes, productivity, or job creation; •In-depth knowledge of USAID programmatic, compliance and reporting requirements. •Excellent financial management and contractual skills; •Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage high-level relationships and motivate staff; •Experience working in Nigeria or in the region is highly desirable; •Superior written and verbal communication skills in English.</P><P>Local applicants are encouraged to apply.</P>

Nigeria: Chief of Party - Support to Vulnerable Households Project (SVHP) in Nigeria

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