🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ International Rescue Committee (IRC) – 10 Positions

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Regional MEAL Technology Coordinator - West Africa
2.) Deputy Team Lead - HeRON
3.) Child Protection Assistant
4.) Governance Manager
5.) Health Assistant - Referral
6.) Senior Consortium MEAL Manager
7.) HERON Manager
8.) Technical Advisor, Governance
9.) Consortium Team Leader - MMC / Jere BHA Project
10.) Grants Officer

Job Title: Regional MEAL Technology Coordinator - West Africa

Requisition ID: req43324
Location: Abuja
Sector: Measurement
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

• We are growing our team to improve the use of technology in MEAL. Together we will develop and deploy new data tools, transition from paper to electronic data collection, and improve our data flows.
• In this role, you will lead MEAL technology planning and implementation for an IRC region of 6-7 country offices, overseeing the preparation for, deployment, and ongoing use of data collection, management, and visualization tools, most frequently applications in Power BI and CommCare.

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Main Responsibilities
Deployment of technologies for data collection:

• Lead MEAL technology readiness and needs assessments for IRC country programs. Co-design (with country teams) and provide technical support for ongoing improvements in MEAL technology maturity.
• Design and implement project plans for the uptake of new Data Toolkits and the Program Indicator Dashboard
• Ensure the high-quality technical setup of new tools in country, including the configuration of indicators, location and other metadata setup, data validation, and role-based access management.
• Work with regional and country IT, MEAL, and Supply Chain teams to ensure that Country Programs have the necessary infrastructure including tablets, connectivity, etc. to support the implementation of technology products.
• Establish and drive common strategies and approaches across IRC country programs for system training and ongoing end-user support for IRC staff and partners.
• Support country teams to administer technology platforms and products consistent with IRC’s data security policies.

Support data management, analysis, and visualization:

• Using standard templates and tools, setting up Program Indicator Dashboard for visualizing MEAL data.
• Establish and drive common strategies and approaches across IRC country programs for training MEAL staff on indicator databases and dashboards.
• Undertake data quality assessments for current databases.
• Support data migration and similar change processes in collaboration with the Measurement Unit IT Team or technology vendor

Understanding user needs and ensuring these needs are well understood throughout the team:

• Lead requirements gathering and analysis for proposed MEAL technology projects at the country level, and provide decision support to country leadership, MEAL teams, and Measurement Unit
• Gather user feedback on data tools during and after deployment.
• Participate in requirements capturing and user acceptance testing (UAT) for new tools.
• Share user feedback with colleagues in IT and other team feedback

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience, including with technology tools used in humanitarian/development work.
• Experience in configuring and deploying some or all of CommCare, Kobo, or other ODK-based data collection tools, Power BI, Tableau, SQL Server, or Power Apps
• Experience in providing technological support, including 1st line support and strategic decision support.
• Knowledge of standard methodologies in database design
• Experience in developing and delivering capacity-building plans.
• Experience in delivering training.
• Able to work independently and efficiently in a multifaceted environment.
• Experience working in humanitarian development, government, or other organization that focuses on serving clients with technology.
• Experience in requirements analysis
• Experience participating in User Acceptance Testing for new IT systems.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and French is essential.
• Previous experience with IRC would be an asset.

Working Environment:

• Up to 40% travel to field sites in the region of operation, including in high-security environments.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Deputy Team Lead - HeRON

Requisition ID: req43327
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Regular
Position Reports to: Team Leader – HeRON Consortium
Indirect/Technical Reporting: Consortium finance manager, Pharmacy procurement manager, M&E Senior Manager, SBCC specialist
Position directly Supervises:  Consortium Senior managers and Health Governance manager

HeRON Project Overview

• Health Resilience of Northeast Nigeria (HeRoN) is a consortium 2 year consortium project funded by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) from May 2022, being implemented by The International Rescue Committee (IRC) as the lead agency with other partner being Action Against Hunger (AAH) and Society for Family Health (SHF) in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.
• The project is supporting delivery of quality integrated primary healthcare, reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health services and improving evidence-based decision making, accountability at all levels of service delivery.
• The consortium partners are working with the local government health authorities (LGHA), state primary health care development agencies, state contributory health care schemes, hospital management boards and state ministries of health in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States to design and implement effective primary health care services, contributing towards the health system resilience and universal health care coverage.
• The project holds that sustainably improving access to quality primary health care and nutrition services will ultimately build the resilience of the health system in the targeted states, contributing to better health outcomes. HeRoN is offering a holistic response, adaptive and inclusive programming for women, men, boys, and girls including people living with disabilities by supporting the government health systems.

Job Overview

• The Deputy Team Leader (DTL) reporting to the Team Leader will provide technical, financial and operational management oversight to the HeRoN project in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa, and ensure effective collaboration with all consortium members over the remaining 1 years of the project period

Scope of Work

• IRC is seeking a dynamic and experienced health and governance professional to provide program management and technical leadership.
• Reporting to the Team Leader, the Deputy Team Leader (DTL) will be responsible for directly working with the technical coordinators of the project consortium members (IRC, ACF and SFH) with particular focus on program quality and reporting as well as for ensuring an aligned approach across the consortium and LGA authorities to design and deliver health system strengthening components of the project.
• In consultation with the Team Leader (TL), the DTL will regularly coordinate with states and LGA government authorities, development actors and stakeholders. This position will be based in Maiduguri, Borno State, with regular trips to the field.

Major Responsibilities
Program Management, Technical Quality, Strategy and Advocacy:
Management:

• Develop, review, and monitor in coordination with key project staff, annual work and performance plans to ensure long-term and short-term priorities are on track
• On a day-to-day basis, manage financial and operational support to optimize resources through sound budgets and consistent financial tracking
• Coordination with technical leads of the 3 consortium partners (technical program reporting)
• Manage the reporting process, including coordination with internal and external stakeholders in accordance with contractual requirements
• Maintain active and cooperative relationships with all key stakeholders, including government officials, project partners, other implementing agencies, and related institutions
• Support project staff by creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes teamwork, trust, mutual respect, and empowers staff to take responsibility; Matrix manage a core project team to ensure that the project deliverables are met
• Contribute to the development of field staff through training, mentoring, and assisting with professional advancement
• Ensure that the health system strengthening (HSS) aspects of the program are implemented according to defined work plans in order to achieve program deliverables. Through strong planning and monitoring, identify potential obstacles to programmatic success in a timely fashion, and implement corrective actions as needed
• In consultation with the TL, develop a clear strategy to enhance program complementarity and synergy across all major donor funded health and nutrition programs within target areas.
• Introduce quality assurance initiatives to address efficiency, effectiveness, or compliance concerns.

Technical Support and Coordination:

• Develop a strategy for mainstreaming governance principles and processes aimed at increasing participation, responsiveness, and accountability in the delivery of reproductive, maternal, neonatal and child health services
• Track project indicators and support eventual revision of the project logical framework as needed
• Responsible for overseeing the overall quality of service provision and ensuring that implementation strategies across technical areas reflect governance principles and best practice
• Provide leadership in the development or adaptation of service delivery models / systems, especially organizational development of LGA Primary Healthcare Departments (PHD), and implementation of social accountability approaches, to allow for greater participation and responsiveness of the health system
• Provide leadership in analyzing and providing strategies to improve the management of the health system at the LGA PHD and facility level, notably planning, budgeting, human and financial resource management
• Provide capacity assessment, capacity-building, monitoring, and implementation support to other technical specialists, to ensure equitable access to health services and that spaces for user voice and mechanisms to respond effectively are strengthened
• Identify, document, and disseminate best practices in systems strengthening
• Work in close collaboration with other technical specialists to ensure integrated programming.

Coordination & Representation:

• Advocate and collaborate with MoH, SPHCDA, local authorities, and CSOs to incorporate best practices and international standards in service delivery
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationship between IRC and other partners
• Provide expert contribution to the development or adaptation of national policies, guidelines and standards that promote quality service provision in Northeast Nigeria that is accessible, responsive, and accountable to citizens, and allows their voices to be heard.

Key Internal Contacts:

• Technical Advisors (HQ), Supply Chain Managers, Grants Managers

Key External Contacts:

• Implementing partners, Donors, UN Agencies, States and LGAs Officials

Qualifications
Education:

• Master's Degree in relevant Health related subject (MPH) or an M.Sc in Development, Policy, Governance or Public Administration

Work Experience:

• At least three years’ experience in design and implementation of health system strengthening (HSS) programs in developing countries, insecure environments and areas affected by crisis.
• At least two years’ experience in project management, working directly with national, state, and/or local health actors to strengthen the quality and responsiveness of services.

Demonstrated Technical Skills:

• Demonstrable technical expertise and working in a health system strengthening project Excellent monitoring and evaluation skills
• Excellent coordination and networking skills

Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:

• Demonstrable technical expertise and working knowledge in advocacy, HSS and health governance; Technical skill in participatory processes, and methodologies, preferably in a conflict or post-conflict environment, preferably Africa
• Demonstrable technical expertise in public finance and public sector management and especially as applied to a health system context
• Experience running large, geographically dispersed teams and working in tandem with local and international partners
• Proven track record of successfully providing technical assistance Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, NGOs, research institutions)
• Demonstrated good judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to handle a large and dynamic workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Previous work experience in Africa, field experience in Nigeria is preferred
• Strong internal and external communications skills, experience with advocacy an advantage

Languages:

• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Ability to Travel:

• 30% of time

Standards of Professional Conduct:

• The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct.
• These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and several others.

Gender Equality:

• IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Working Environment: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Title: Child Protection Assistant

Requisition ID: req43217
Location: Gwoza, Borno
Sector: Child Protection
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Gwoza, Nigeria

Job Overview / Summary

• This position is responsible for coordinating and supervising activities at the sites, training community structures, supporting case workers and CP community Based structures and monitoring program implementation. They will also work closely with the CPIMS assistants/Officer and CP manager to ensure quality data collection and management, report writing and budget implementation.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide support for adolescents and their families and link them to specialized services where needed.
• Provide support for SEL and SHLS activities Ensure regular communication with the CM manager for updates on achievements and challenges.
• Provide daily guidance on SHLS activities to the SHLS facilitators in accordance with the standard tools and procedures
• Ensure weekly support supervision visits for each SHLS and structured observations of SHLS and Facilitators happen and write brief report on each visit
• Ensure there is regular review and interaction with community members
• Coordinate with other IRC sectors staff (e.g. WPE, Protection, Health and Livelihoods) at field level to ensure an integrated approach to service delivery
• Work closely with the CBCPCs and supervise their weekly/monthly meetings and activities.
• Provide input for weekly and staff activity reports.
• Work with the CPIMS team to provide verified data for reporting.
• Participate in identifying facilitators and an initial SEL/SAFE approach training and engage in ongoing skills building using SEL/SAFE materials.
• With support from supervisors, mentor and coach facilitators responsible for co-facilitating sessions with adolescent girls and boys (younger and older).
• Conduct initial assessments to identify the risks and needs of Children/adolescent girls and boys.
• Provide Psychological First Aid and support to adolescent girls and boys who disclose experiences of violence and support referral to access required services

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing child protection programs in humanitarian or development settings.
• A minimum qualification of a Degree / HND in Social Works, Psychology, Education, and any of the other social sciences with a year experience in the same field or a diploma/NCE with at least 2 years of experience in the same field.
• Demonstrated understanding of working with children and particularly vulnerable children.
• Experience as an active participant of social groups, with an understanding of group dynamics and processes.
• Capacity building, facilitation, or training experience
• Experience in supporting the delivery of psychosocial activities, emergency response, child protection case management including family tracing and reunification, and setting up child safeguarding mechanisms.
• Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, network-builder, time management and ability to handle pressure well.
• Fluency in English required and in Hausa preferred.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Governance Manager

Requisition ID: req43274
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Sector: Governance
Report to: The Governance Coordinator
Position directly supervises: Governance Officers and Assistants

Scope of Work

• The Governance sector of International Rescue Committee amplifies the voices of people whose lives have been impacted by conflict and crisis.
• We help them regain control of their future by championing their rights to influence the decisions that affect their cities, towns, and communities.
• To achieve this, we Strengthen the ability and power of people affected by conflict and crisis to have a voice in how decisions are made in their communities. We also Support governments, civil society organizations, community representatives, and the IRC to respond to their voices and provide effective and inclusive services and Promote communications between leaders and the people they represent so that actions are meaningful and sustainable.
• In line with the current IRC’s Strategic Action Plan (SAP) agenda which is to have governance programming mainstreamed across sectors; the Governance Manager will manage Governance projects and ensure power is integrated with other sectors’ programming and not stand alone in Borno state.
• The Governance Manager will oversee the implementation of Governance projects in Borno State. In this capacity, the Governance Manager will be responsible for day-to-day supervision and oversight of Governance teams in Borno State and various Governance activities, budget management, administration, and implementation of the requirements of the programs.
• The Governance Manager will work closely with other IRC Sectors and Partner agencies operating in Borno State.
• This position will report to the Governance Coordinator.

Responsibilities
Program Management & Development:

• Create and execute work plans, spending plans, procurement plans and related systems to ensure that project deliverables and deadlines are met, and targets achieved.
• Supervise and coach the Governance Officers and Assistants to carry out day to day Governance project activities, including community engagement, stakeholder engagement, trainings and advocacy activities.
• Participate in the development of proposals, budgets, and concept notes in coordination with the Governance Coordinator, DDP, Grants team, and HQ Technical Unit.
• Contribute to the development of the Power Integration Strategy for the Nigeria Country Program.
• Collaborate with the Monitoring and evaluation team to disseminate findings in research briefs, white papers, and reports.
• Develop timely, high-quality, and result-based reports, annual work plans, project monitoring tracking matrices, target implementation plan and relevant project narratives and updates as required.
• Sustain deep working collaborations with partners that are relevant in bringing about policy changes, i.e., Government, Legislators, International NGOs, and local NGOs, women, and youth associations in Nigeria.
• Carryout monitoring visits to all intervention locations within Borno state to ensure program quality and compliance.

Staff Management:

• Recruit national staff in conjunction with the Human Resources Department.
• Maintain updated job descriptions, conduct interviews, orient new staff to the IRC and the Governance Team.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the Governance Team through regular supervision and feedback on performance.
• Ensure Performance Management System documentation for all supervisees is in place and followed up regularly.

Grants Management and Reporting:

• Manage and oversee grants; develop and maintain work, spending and procurement plans for all projects.
• Participate in Grants Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings.
• Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using IRC and donor formats, as required.
• Ensure effective implementation of M&E systems throughout the lifetime of Governance projects.
• Manage the project budget; review monthly Budget vs. Actual, Weekly consolidated of reports and expenditure sheets and collaborate with the Supply Chain and Finance department to ensure accurate expenditures and reporting.

Representation & Coordination:

• Establish and maintain relationships with other NGOs, international organizations, government stakeholders and MDAs.

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

• Internal: Supply Chain and Finance, Regional Policy Advisors, HQ Technical Advisors
• External: Service provider, Traditional and Community Leaders, Local Government Authorities, Government Ministries/Agencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Public Administration, Law, International Development, Project Management, Social Sciences or other related fields
• Minimum of (4) years of experience in local governance, social accountability, public administration, institutional development, project management or related technical areas.
• Ability to work under pressure and without daily supervision.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of governance in service delivery, in particular, disaster preparedness and response, capacity and system strengthening approaches.
• Solid experience in participatory, flexible, conflict and gender-sensitive programming and implementation.
• Strong track record of working in partnership with governments and civil society at various levels.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and partner with communities, civil societies and government representatives.
• Demonstrated skill in staff management in a cross- cultural environment.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and report writing experience required.
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required, fluency in Hausa or Kanuri is a plus.
• Proficiency in the use of MS applications mostly MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. And outlook.
•  Ability to Travel: 50% of time if applicable.

Standards of Professional Conduct:

• The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Code of Conduct.
• These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality:

• IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Working Environment: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Title: Health Assistant - Referral

Requisition ID: req43190
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No

Job Overview / Summary

• This project employs a health system support and strengthening approaches to provide a high-quality primary health care service.
• The Health Assistant -Referral will work closely with the health officer/senior health officer -referral to ensure that referral support activities of the project are implemented according to the project deliverables across the targeted locations.
• She/he will directly manage and coordinate the activities of two-way referral system of patients and establish contact with facility-based healthcare workers, referral paramedics, CHIPS Agents, community volunteer and responsible for implementation of timely in referral and patient safety in our service locations.
• The Health Assistant -Referral reports to the Health Officer/senior health officer -Referral.

Major Responsibilities
Program Implementation, Technical Quality, and Strategy:

• Support the health officer -referral and ensure implementation of a focused a two-way referral system and patient safety activities within the catchment locations of the supported health facilities.
• Support appropriate use of patient screening, triaging, first aid algorithms and IPC.
• Facilitate the routine patient movement, laboratory investigation sample collection with samples from neonates, children under 5, and pregnant women (especially the vulnerable groups) in any phase of expansion of new and existing medical care.
• The Health Assistant -Referral will assist the health officer/senior health officer to manage and train facility-based healthcare workers, referral paramedics, CHIPS agents and volunteers on patient safety, strengthening of 2-ways referral and basic life support skills in referral ambulance.
• Campaign for adherence to the referral criteria, protocol, SOPs among stakeholders, HWs, paramedics referral personnel, patients and patient relatives.
• Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
• Promote positive behavioral change and patient education.
• Ensure referred patients are well follow-up in their safety, received prescribed expertized management, obtained necessary laboratory investigation and help patients to cope with their activities for daily living (ADLS) while referred and on admission care.
• Ensure adequate infection prevention and control standards are always maintained in the ambulance vehicle and surrounding in which patient is referred to for further management.
• Support the health officer/senior health officer -referral to ensure that patient referred to any secondly and tertiary health institution received appropriate care including meal source.
• Support the health officer/senior health officer -referral to ensure a planed and well forecast medical bills, patient meal plan and timely retirement of payment reimbursement documents.
• Support the health officer/senior health officer -referral to ensure a good track document of all referred cases in tone with the spending from the project inception.
• Support the health officer/senior health officer -referral to follow up with the IRC pharmacy store for timely store release of additional medications and medical supplies that facilitate patient care.
• Support training of HWs and referral paramedics on infection prevention and control (IPC) for quality-of-care.
• Support health facilities with information, education and communication (IEC) materials (billboards, posters, roll-up banners, wall painting, flex banner), registers, printed clinical algorithms, clinical job aids and guidelines booklets/protocols and ensure IEC materials are displayed and put into use needed in patient referral system.
• Ensure beneficiary participation, feedback and accountability in all aspects of the project.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of referral activities to the officer and manager.
• Ensure proper communication of field-based data tools to the HWs at the supported facilities.
• Coordinate with the IRC clinical team in facilitating the EMR process, provide screening/triage for EMR cases from the camp mobile clinics and PHCs to the hospital.
• Support in conducting regular field visits to ensure successful application of referral system.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Human Resource Management:

• Supervise the referral service system and work with referral paramedics, CHIPS agents, HWs at supported health facilities.
• Motivate good use of referral criteria, first aid, SOPs, screening, triage system and basic life support.

Operations:

• Ensure proper follow up for timely submission of data.
• Adhere to, monitor and ensure the proper usage of EMR contact line and pharmaceutical including health program supplies.
• Submit weekly work plans and ensure timely implementation of the project activities.

Communication and Reporting:

• Support Health Officer/senior health officer -Referral in compiling statistical reports from the supported patients, health facilities and communities for weekly, monthly and annually submissions.
• Ensure adequate flow of information for all supervises with constant feedback as may be required.
• Carry out additional relevant or requested duties as may be required by the supervisor.

Key Result Areas

• Improvement in the 2-ways referral system, access to timely secondary/tertiary emergency care, adherence to referral criteria and patient education.
• Ensure referral paramedics are engaged and trained on patient screening, triaging, first aid for active participation in health services within the operation locations.

Key Working Relationships:

• Position Reports to:  Health Officer/health senior officer -Referral
• Indirect/Technical Reporting:  Health Manager
• Position directly Supervises: Referral paramedics and CHIPS agents.

Key Internal Contacts:

• Country Program: Health program assistant, Senior health promotion officer, senior capacity building officers, health/RH managers, M&E officer

Key External Contacts:

• MOH, UMTH, SSH, Umaru Shehu Specialist hospital other INGOs (e.g., possible collaborative partners), Community leaders and health facility management team.

Qualifications
Education:

• RN / RM, CHEW, Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management or related field.
• Certificate first-aid and BLS are added advantage.

Work Experience:

• One to two years’ experience in referral work in health, hygiene, and/or nutrition (participatory methodologies, training and teaching in patient safety activities).
• Proven experience in community-based programming with the ability to motivate and lead team.
• Ability to work with displaced communities with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Experience in working in a team and able to lead a team.

Demonstrated Technical/Leadership/interpersonal Skills:

• Good knowledge of community health, social work in health, health and wellbeing.
• Good communication skills.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding program delivery
• Ability to work well with others and to respect staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Good sense of integrity, service and accountability.

Languages:

• Fluent in written/spoken English and Hausa
• Ability to speak local languages (Kanuri, Shuwa etc.) will be added advantage.

Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Consortium MEAL Manager

Requisition ID: req43096
Location: Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria
Sector: Monitoring & Evaluation
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No

Job Overview / Summary

• The senior consortium MEAL Manager will be responsible for M&E systems development and implementation for the IRC led BHA Consortium, ensuring consistent use of M&E approaches, data management, client responsiveness, data quality and facilitate learning across teams and consortium partners.
• The post holder will be responsible for ensuring overall coherence of monitoring and reporting tools, and coordination of data compilation from all consortium members.
• He/she will have a strong working relationship with the IRC MEAL team as well as the consortium team for additional technical support. The role requires extensive MEAL experience and good understanding of organizational M&E approaches and understanding of working in a consortium led project.
• The post holder will be expected to provide technical support in data gathering, aggregation, M&E tool development, support electronic data platforms, databases and select technologies to capture and organize data in a usable format.
• He/she will work collaboratively with consortium teams, MEAL/Consortium coordinators in partner organizations and support M&E officers at the field level. He/she will be expected to communicate courteously on consortium performance and maintain positive relationships with program and support teams.
• As a member of the Consortium Management Unit, the senior consortium MEAL Manager will be responsible for ensuring MEAL Working Group meetings take place with partners and will provide targeted support and capacity building as required

Major Responsibilities
Program Management, Technical Quality, and Strategy

• Take the lead in establishing a robust and efficient monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system, standard operating procedures (SOPs), tools, and guidelines, including a beneficiary counting system, at the BHA consortium level in alignment with the approved project proposal.
• Provide overall guidance in managing a strong, sustainable, and effective MEAL system across all sectors of intervention. Extensive sharing of analysis on these changes will be conducted with consortium partners and stakeholders to facilitate appropriate actions.
• Provide comprehensive support to the consortium's project cycle management from the MEAL department.
• Ensure the consortium project incorporates innovative and technology-driven MEAL systems and tools.
• Develop detailed and feasible monitoring plans for the consortium project, which include: (i) an indicator matrix, (ii) considerations for ethical and secure data collection and storage, (iii) data quality audits, and (iv) mid- and end-project learning reviews.
• Provide strategic and technical support to program and MEAL staff, including data collection, analysis, and sharing.
• Design and implement client responsiveness and feedback systems, promoting community engagement.
• Lead planning and management of baseline, midterm, and end-line studies, including lessons learned.
• Assist in project design adjustments based on MEAL data and support proposal amendments.
• Produce high-quality reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote cross-learning and knowledge sharing among consortium partners.

Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development:

• Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of team members in relevant technical and management competencies.
• Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting annual performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Approve and manage all time, attendance and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage; ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission and carry out probationary reviews.
• Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, at least monthly.
• Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team, and providing guidance on career paths.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures and communicate through word and example a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.

Qualifications
Education:

• Master's Degree (Statistics, Social Science, Public Health, Development Economics, or related discipline). The first degree with demonstrated experience of 5 to 10 years in MEAL experience is accepted.
• Excellent database, data management and data analysis skills with experience in using at least two software applications such as Microsoft excel, SPSS, STATA.
• Experience with electronic/mobile data collection (kobo collect, survey CTO, CommCare) and GIS mapping.
• Proven technical skills in monitoring and evaluation, including experience with multi sectoral and multi donor funded programs and experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Proven abilities to develop monitoring plans, data collection, information management, use of databases and analysis and performance monitoring.
• Strong analytical, qualitative, and quantitative research skills
• Ability to take initiative and independently respond to situations.
• Experience in consortium MEAL work will be an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, partners, and clients.
• Strong commitment to IRCs mission, purpose, and values.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: HERON Manager

Requisition ID: req43004
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Regular
Open to Expatriates: No
Sector: Health

Scope of Work

• The HeRoN project manager will report to the HeRoN senior project Manager.
• S/he will be responsible for working with the Adamawa State ministries, departments,agencies and local government health authorities to ensure implementation of HeRoN health system strengthening approaches and initiatives is in line with the States Strategic health plans and Health Sector priorities.
• He/she will maintain collaborative working relationships established among key government officials, The position requires experience working with the government healthcare system, Experience working in partnership with or directly with the Ministry of Health, Ability to plan and collaborate with States &LGAs, and Ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders through coordination and consultation.
• S/he will work collaboratively with other HeRON program managers to achieve harmonized concepts, approaches, and systems strengthening at the state and LGA levels.

Major Responsibilities
Program Management, Technical Quality, and Strategy:

• The HeRoN project Manager will report to the HeRON Senior Project Manager, he/she is the focal point for IRC’s Adamawa HeRON program implementation in the field assignment location (Mubi or Yola), at the LGA and facility levels, directly supervising HeRON senior capacity building officers.
• The HeRON project Managers will oversee the planning and implementation of HERON program activities at the LGA and facility level, and coordinate with the state’s ministry of health to ensure that activities implemented align with Government needs, priorities, and health sector priorities and follow donor guidelines.
• He/she will collaborate with the facility staff, local Government health authorities, community structure and leaders to identify gaps in quality healthcare service delivery and take the necessary steps to address those gaps.
• S/he provides technical support to the LGA and states in planning, implementing, and monitoring high-impact interventions and provides technical support and mentoring to the actualization of health system strengthening initiatives.
• Participate in developing HeRoN field implementation work plans, budgets, and track the implementation of the plans at the health facility, LGA to improve the delivery of basic health package at HeRON supported facilities.
• Work with the state and LGA to plan and carry out joint integrated supportive supervision adopting the existing National ISS tools, design action plan based on the findings of the ISS, follow up and provide technical guidance to the implementation of the plans.
• Organize regular review meetings with the LGA and state to discuss successes, challenges and design roadmaps for sustainability and impact.
• Work with community-based organizations in the project intervention locations to improve community and social accountability through enhancing the functionality of community structures (WDC’s, CHIPs) to provide oversight to the health facility activities.
• Work closely with the HeRON governance manager to track effective implementation of the PDIA approach and organizational development plans.
• Conduct regular reviews of project implementation with the senior capacity building officers to track progress against set targets.
• Coordinate with other IRC departments to respond to acute emergency needs as approved by the donors and collaborate with other USAID funded partners in the state of assignment to explore synergies and complementarity to maximize effective use of resources and avoid duplication of efforts.
• Coordinate and Work with the LGA LMCU to support the states in forecasting and quantification of medicines medical supplies and consumables.
• Monitor, review the performance of the senior capacity building officers and organize meetings and provide mentoring to ensure their organizational set targets and objectives are met contributing to the overall client’s quality of care.
• Monitor the purchase and use of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Identify opportunities for program development and coordinates with other actors and technical working groups.
• To develop and track the implementation of work plans and contribute to project reporting.

Coordination & Representation:

• Participate in all HeRON internal coordination meetings.
• Participate in technical Coordination meetings at the LGA and the State levels, as required.
• Facilitate the planning processes at LGA and health facility level to ensure an inclusive approach that engages stakeholders and communities to reflect on the health needs in the local context.
• Jointly plan with stakeholders and organize LGA and facility level meetings.
• Coordinates/liaises with the consortium leadership for mentoring and guidance.

Staff performance Management, Learning & Development:

• Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of Heron Adamawa team members in relevant technical and management competencies.
• Develop and implement remote management capacity-building approaches to build the strengths of his/her team.
• Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting annual performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to perform successfully in their positions.
• Approve and manage all time, attendance, and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage; ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission and carry out probationary reviews.
• Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, at least monthly.
• Provide a measurable development plan, including on-the-job learning to strengthen technical capacity, exchange knowledge within the team, and provide guidance on career paths.
• As required, identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these per the National Staff Employment Policies.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to perform successfully in their positions.
• Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff.
• Look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate.
• Adhere to and act per the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures and communicate a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations through words and examples.

Qualifications

• Graduate Health professional (Medical Officer, BNSc Nursing, or Public Health), with public health/system strengthening and Governance background. Post-graduate training in public health, added advantage.
• Master's in Public Health or any health related field is an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in health, of which 1 - 2 years in health system strengthening, or in humanitarian/development settings.
• Previous experience in similar role and responsibilities preferred.
• Experience in local governance, social accountability, public administration, institutional development, public-sector capacity building or related technical areas is highly desirable. Knowledge and understanding of governance in service delivery, particularly in health, is highly recommended.
• Previous work experience with INGO, especially with project planning and reports writing, is an added advantage.
• Previous experience working with USAID funded projects preferred - Have experience in general management (including financial and budget management, logistics management, etc.).
• Familiarity/ knowledge of operational contexts (Adamawa State)

Demonstrated Technical Skills:

• Background in situation analysis, Health System strengthening, health assessments M&E and program implementation.

Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:

• Flexible, diplomatic and have ability and willingness live and work under pressure of workloads.
• A mature person of high professional discipline and moral integrity, proactive and able to work under stress as the situation may dictate.

Languages:

• English. Knowledge of local languages is an added advantage.

Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Technical Advisor, Governance

Requisition ID: req42212
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Sector: Governance
Open to Expatriates: No
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Regular

Description

• The Technical Advisor, Governance, provides leadership and project oversight to governance programming in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, such as health and education systems strengthening, peacebuilding, social accountability, civil society strengthening, and city government technical assistance.
• Join the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in this role if you would like to support West Africa-based staff in person or remotely to craft, implement and evaluate projects that bring to life our mission!
• Do you also want to influence, advocate, support research and internal initiatives? If so, come and join a small, dedicated, tolerant and inclusive team of governance advisors!
• The Governance Unit supports IRC country programs in crafting and implementing programs that amplify the voice of people whose lives have been impacted by conflict and crisis.
• Governance programs help them regain control of their future by championing their right to influence the issues affecting their cities, towns, and communities.
• To achieve this, we:
• Strengthen the ability of people to have a voice in decisions that affect their communities
• Enable governments, civil society organizations, community representatives, and the IRC to respond to their voices and provide effective and inclusive services, and
• Promote constructive communication between leaders and the people they represent so that actions are meaningful and lasting.

Position Overview

• As the Governance Technical Advisor for West Africa, you are responsible for ensuring high quality technical assistance to one IRC region comprised of 7 country programs.
• You will promote and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to achieve high quality, high impact interventions that are informed by evidence and best practice, contextually appropriate, driven by client and partner voices, and widely inclusive.

Program Design & Business Development:

• You will support country programs to design winning submissions and generally position IRC for continued success in our technical domains:
• Support designated country programs’ proposal technical lead through participation in and/or facilitation of program design meetings
• Promote and support design collaboration with partners and clients
• Advise on program modalities, and strategic partnership development based on how we can best support, complement, and reinforce local systems
• Advising and/or providing hands-on support on assessments, including application and contextualization of technical standards
• Reviewing technical design quality, including alignment of narratives, log-frames, and budgets to IRC standards and outcomes

Implementation Support:

• You will support country program staff and other key stakeholders in implementing technical interventions:
• Support country programs and other stakeholders with the recruitment and training of technical coordinators
• Assess program quality and inform improvements, providing follow up support to country programs as needed
• Collaborate with country program colleagues to monitor and analyze key indicators to inform periodic review, program adaptation, and course-correction as needed
• Provide technical capacity strengthening through ongoing mentoring, coaching, and trainings with country program focal points

Knowledge & Learning: You will support continuous sectoral learning and IRC technical leadership:

• Document learnings from program activities and sharing takeaways and opportunities
• Share cross-contextual learnings with country program staff across the region
• Refresh the sectoral evidence-base in collaboration with global and regional staff to influence approaches
• Collaborate with other technical advisors within the region to promote integrated programming leadership
• Contribute to the delivery of Governance Technical Unit’s strategic priorities
• Maintain currency with sectoral best practices through continual learning and development

Professional Profile
Educational Qualification:

• Master's / Post-graduate Degree in Public Administration, Development Economics, Conflict Management, Public Policy, Political Science, International Development, or another relevant field.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in implementing and/or managing Governance programs, with on the ground programmatic experience in a service delivery organization, NGO or comparable international agency required.
• Experience and familiarity with related donors, peer agencies and national contexts required, preferably in humanitarian and transitional, post-crisis contexts.
• Demonstrated expertise in technical program design, monitoring and evaluation, with the ability to turn concepts and strategy into measurable action.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver projects on time and independently.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate a dynamic, cross-functional, global team structure in a large multi-national organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytic problem-solving skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner.
• Success in this position requires an individual with expertise in designing and delivering technical assistance to Governance programs, and with a deep understanding of the cultural, societal, and political contexts in at least one of the regions where IRC operates.

Language Skills:

• Excellent spoken and written English and French is essential.

Key Working Relationships

• This position reports to the Senior Technical Adviser, Governance and Systems Strengthening based in Brussels.
• This position may potentially supervise occasional consultants and/or interns. Regular communication with other Technical Units staff, regional and country program teams, awards management and grants management staff, and other internal stakeholders.

Working Environment:

• Standard office working environment. This role may have some international travel up to 40% of the time.
• This role is based in one of our international hubs in Dakar. Other IRC locations such as Abidjan and Abuja are possible.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Consortium Team Leader - MMC / Jere BHA Project

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Requisition ID: req41923
Sector: Program Administration
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Reports to:  Deputy Director of Programs
Indirect/Technical Reporting: Consortium Program Management Committee, Consortium Steering Committee and Country Director.
Position Directly Supervises: Consortium Senior M&E Manager, Consortium Finance Coordinator and Consortium Grants Manager
Open to Expatriates: Yes

Project Overview

• The Consortium Team Leader will oversee the “Integrated Emergency, Recovery and Resilience Response for Crisis- Affected Persons in MMC and Jere” project, funded by USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), and implemented from March 2022 through February 2024 by a consortium led by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in partnership with Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).
• Through this project, the consortium aims to leverage the expertise of each partner to deliver an integrated emergency, recovery and resilience area-based response in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere local government areas (LGAs) in Borno State, Nigeria by providing integrated services to conflict affected persons across the following sectors: Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Nutrition, Food Assistance, Multi-purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), Economic Recovery and Market Systems (ERMS), Protection and Shelter and Settlements.
• The consortium aims to meet the most immediate and lifesaving needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs), host communities and returnees in MMC and Jere, as well as addressing ongoing, protracted needs, and supporting early recovery through capacity-building, the strengthening of existing health systems and community-based structures, and increasing the ownership of lifesaving, life-sustaining, and life-building services by local authorities, service providers, and local communities to ensure sustainability.

Job Overview

• The Consortium Team Leader will provide overall leadership, management, and the strategic vision to the implementation for the “Integrated Emergency, Recovery and Resilience Response for Crisis-affected Persons in MMC and Jere LGAs, Borno State, Nigeria” project and ensure effective collaboration with all consortium members implementing the project over the 24 month project period, during all phases of the project, providing the necessary guidance and monitoring to guarantee that the implementation of the program is carried out in accordance with the agreed action plan and IRC and donor regulations.
• S/he will provide high quality coordination, analysis, and strategic directions to the implementation of the project to the Consortium Management Team, Steering Committee, Government Stakeholders, and other partners in ensuring the delivery of the project objectives, on time delivery and targets within budget and high-level accountability to beneficiaries.
• The Consortium Team Leader will work closely with and under the supervision of the IRC Deputy Director of Programs (DDP), as well as in close coordination and collaboration with the Consortium Management Committee composed of heads of programs from IRC, NRC and DRC, IRC Country Director, IRC Deputy Director Field Management (DDFM), IRC Senior Program Coordinators, IRC MEAL Coordinator and IRC Senior Grants Coordinator. S/he will supervise key consortium program team members (as detailed further below) to ensure accountability for the project and donor rules and regulations.
• S/he will effectively manage project processes and systems according to IRC and donor standards in coordination with relevant teams and organizations.

Major Responsibilities
Technical Quality Assurance and Strategic Oversight:

• Provide overall technical leadership, financial oversight, strategic vision of implementation and operational management of the program
• Provide high quality leadership, coordination and strategic vision to the consortium, with hands on management ensuring program activities achieve the greatest coverage and impact possible, coordinated inputs and technical/managerial quality and programming that is data driven and adapts and changes with the context.
• In coordination and collaboration with IRC MEAL Coordinator work with the consortium to develop and ensure a strong MEAL system in place for the consortium that adheres to program quality standards and procedures
• Ensure that through area-based approach there is optimal delivery of a comprehensive package of essential cross sectoral services to the targeted beneficiaries
• Lead the harmonization of approach by the consortium, e.g case management referrals, registration, modality selection, referrals, etc.
• Lead the strategic coordination with government services and systems
• Mobilize and ensure transparent and constructive communication with Consortium partners and IRC management in responding to donor requests
• Support the implementation of IRC’s Partnership (PEER) system across all areas of sub-award management of consortium partners.

Program Management, Implementation Oversight and Compliance:

• Lead and ensure quality of Project Cycle Meetings throughout project period, including ensuring that opening, implementation, learning and close-out meetings are planned and conducted in a timely manner with full participation of the consortium and all relevant stakeholders/staff
• Provide leadership to the consortium for timely and high-quality implementation of programs, and promote regular reviews of program progress - both internal and external - and budget spending (i.e., through tracking spending plans, BvA meetings, etc).
• Responsible for project management, oversees the implementation, follow up and effective monitoring of IRC and partners’ Program work, expenditure, M&E and procurement plans, organizing, among others, joint and regular monitoring and review meetings, assessing progress and proactively identifying challenges and solutions in order to attain program outcomes.
• Monitors the use of the budget and ensure sound financial management and the use of funds;
• Actively contributes to the development and review of program approaches, making concrete recommendations for changes in partners' activities, approaches, and areas of action as appropriate.
• Ensure that programs and partnerships are implemented in compliance with BHA regulations as well as IRC internal policies and procedures
• Work closely with the Grants Managers to ensure that the consortium partners understand key compliance for donors and IRC internal rules and regulations, and any red flags are addressed immediately
• Conduct frequent field visits to all project sites for monitoring, quality control and program staff mentoring and coaching
• Ensure the production of clear and quality donor reports, both narrative and financial, by the consortium

Promote Project Learning and Analysis:

• Create an environment of continued learning, encouraging innovation and auto-critical analysis, capitalizing on lessons learned to inform programmatic and strategic decisions and contributes to the knowledge base of the sectors covered by the program.
• Work with the M&E team to build and foster a culture of learning and reflection that uses data to design and adapt programs.
• Coordinate with other BHA consortium in MMC/Jere for key assessments and learnings
• Take lead to ensure there is harmonization of surveys or assessment by the consortium with other BHA consortium partners in MMC/Jere especially for food assistance (FA) and multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA).
• Collaborate with other BHA consortium in MMC/Jere for key learnings and best practices within the consortium and other donor consortiums

Coordination & Representation:

• Lead the consortium in developing public messaging and profile of the project
• Represent the consortium in external relationships with the donor, various relevant government line ministries, technical agencies and organizations and; key events relating to the project
• In coordination with the Consortium Management Committee and DDFM, assist in organizing donor visits by supporting staff in the smooth design and running of field visits

Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development:

• Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of team members in relevant technical and management competencies.
• Develop and implement management capacity building approaches and plans to strengths of the consortium team
• Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting annual performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Approve and manage all time, attendance and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage; ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission and carry out probationary reviews.
• Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, at least monthly.
• Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing guidance on career paths.
• As required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff.
• Demonstrated experience in supervision both international and national staff and look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate. As part of succession plan and nationalization goals, identify, train and develop capability and capacity of national staff to successfully transition role and responsibilities, by the end of assignment.
• Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures and communicates through word and example a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.

Key Internal Contacts:

• Country Program:  SMT, Senior Program Coordinators, Senior Grants Coordinator, MEAL Coordinator, Compliance Coordinator, Program and Technical Coordinators etc.

Key External Contacts:

• Government stakeholder, Technical Line Ministries and Relevant Sectors

Requirements
Education:

• Master's or equivalent experience in Development Studies, International Relations, Humanitarian Assistance, Political Sciences, Social Administration or other relevant Degrees.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive senior management experience in managing integrated, multi sectoral programs in humanitarian and development program
• Demonstrated and strong experience managing a consortium of international NGOs as Team Leader or Project Director level
• Demonstrated experience in Area Based Approach to programming
• Experience in managing USAID funded program is strongly preferred
• Should possess minimum 7 years of international assignments experiences in humanitarian and development work
• National candidates are also encouraged to apply and should have minimum of 10 years of experience in senior management role
• Demonstrated experience and ability to build and maintain relationships with governments, technical line ministries, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, private sectors and partners
• Experience working in Sub Saharan Africa especially in West Africa

Demonstrated Technical Skills:

• Provide high quality leadership and strategic vision to the consortium, with hands on management ensuring program activities achieve the greatest coverage and impact possible, coordinated inputs and technical/managerial quality and programming that is data driven and adapts and changes with the context
• Demonstrated experience in program management, project design and use of project design tools

Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to build and maintain good relationship with people in wide range and levels of organizations (consortiums, government, private sector, NGOs etc).
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Ability to handle a large and dynamic workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Delivers quality results for clients, partners and colleagues.

Languages:

• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Ability to Travel:

• At minimal.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Grants Officer

Requisition ID: req43166
Location: Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria
Sector: Grants
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No

Job Overview / Summary

• The Grants Officer will provide grant management, administrative, business development and reporting support across the Nigeria portfolio.
• The Grants officer will work closely with the Grants units, program team, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), finance and operations functions to ensure quality support to both pre and post award grants functions.
• The position holder will assist teams on donor compliance, reporting, proposal development and information management.
• The Grants Officer will provide administrative support to the Grants Team, and assist with the overall management of the Nigeria Country Program's grants portfolio, which includes large projects funded by donors such as FCDO, USAID, ECHO, etc.
• The position holder will be supervised by the Grants Manager and will be based in Maiduguri, Borno State with occasional trips to other field offices.

Major Responsibilities

• Maintain and update comprehensive online information management and filing systems, ensuring all relevant documentation and key communications are appropriately filed.
• Ensure IRC colleagues have access to relevant records and information.
• Support the use of grant/project management tools (grants snapshot, reporting tracker, etc.) to ensure accurate tracking of opportunities, reporting and programmatic adjustments through the project life cycle.
• Support maintenance of the IRC's Opportunity Tracking & Implementation System (OTIS)
• Maintain up-to-date, comprehensive database of donor guidelines relevant to the Nigeria portfolio.
• Support the Grants Manager with close monitoring of grants spending, and flagging concerns in a timely manner.
• Support the timely coordination, writing, revision and dissemination of high-quality reports to
• donors.
• Assist with research and information gathering relative to proposal design and business development.
• Working with communications staff to collect lessons learned from IRC work and draft case studies from programs.
•  Support the Grants Manager to ensure that information on all donor communications, changes in regulations, and meetings or events are disseminated as needed.
• As requested, work closely with other members of the grants unit to proactively support any other grants management processes across the portfolio.
• As needed, assist with daily clerical and administrative tasks in the grants unit including organizing online files, recording, and distributing meeting notes and coordinating meetings
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Grants Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in International Affairs, Development Studies, International Political Economy, Project Management or other relevant subject.
• 1-2 years of grants management experience, preferably in an international NGO.
• High school degree with 2-3 years of previous administrative and clerical work experience in lieu of
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Fluency in English, spoken and written.
• Strong writing and editing skills in English with close attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal/ intercultural skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet demanding deadlines and work under pressure I unstable security environments.
• Familiarity with international donors is preferred (BHA, USAID, ECHO, FCDO, GAC, SIDA, UN agencies, etc.).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online