Job Vacancies at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Nigeria – 10 Positions

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) GiZ Poultry Project Social Caseworker
2.) Finance and Administrative Officer
3.) GiZ Poultry Project Community Animal Health Workers (CAHW)
4.) GiZ Poultry Project Hatchery Farmer
5.) Consultant - System Strengthening Case Study
6.) Finance Assistant
7.) Project Manager
8.) Deputy Chief of Party I
9.) MEAL Coordinator
10.) MEAL Officer - (Field Only)

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and nonchurch partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS has worked in Nigeria for more than 25 years.

Locations: MMC & Jere - Borno and Mubi & Maiha - Adamawa
Employment Type: Temporary

Background
With donor support from the European Union (EU) and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Catholic Relief Services (CRS/Nigeria), a prime recipient is implementing the Borno and Adamawa Women Poultry Project. The 18 months Activity was awarded by GIZ Nigeria to CRS and its partner on 1st March 2020 as part of GIZ’s contribution to the support of Internally Displaced Persons and the Resilience of Host Communities in North and North-East Nigeria seeks to support vulnerable populations to contribute to creation of livestock employment opportunities in Borno and Adamawa states to improve participants’ living conditions, and increase their income by producing and selling poultry and poultry products.

The Activity will work with a coalition of partners to provide agricultural extension and health services (including treatment and vaccination), to serve vulnerable populations, strengthen the institutions that form the market system and the networks that serve smallholder poultry producers who have been disenfranchised by conflict, and facilitate the engagement of vulnerable women in poultry agribusiness activities.

Responsibilities
The project seeks to engage the services of Social Caseworkers who would be responsible for supporting poultry producer members in coaching, mentoring in poultry rearing and managing savings internal lending communities (SILC) activity in the groups:

Specific deliverables:

• Promote the project and the SILC to community stakeholders (sensitization / marketing)
• Lead the mobilization and formation process for the poultry producer group.
• Mentoring, coaching and reinforce technical training on poultry rearing to poultry producer group members to develop their skill.
• Ensure the quality of SILC activity through managing and supervision of regular meetings and spot checks.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of activity reporting.
• Collate data collection forms and MIS reports and take action to improve project performance
• Organize and oversee the poultry producer group.

Residency:

• Living in targeted community as a permanent resident - this is critical and must be confirmed independently; beware of candidates who claim they have “just moved back” and might be commuters
• Well-known and respected by community members and leaders in the assigned area
• Reputation for integrity
• No criminal record or instances of disreputable behavior

Skills

• Basic arithmetic skills (including percentage calculations)
• Ability to read and understand the national language (used in guides and forms)
• Ability to communicate in local language(s) of assigned area
• Good community mobiliser and facilitator, with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an Application containing an expression of interest and a detailed resume as a single attachment on MS word document to: ng.recruitment_agriculture@crs.org use "GiZ Poultry Project Social Caseworkers" as the subject of the email. 

Equal Employer Opportunity

• “CRS is an equal - opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, religion and we are committed to gender-sensitive programming and management’. etc.
• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”

Safeguarding:

• By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.

Statement of Commitment to Protection:

• ‘’CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation’’

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Ref: 200000Q0
Location: Yobe

Context

• The position of the Finance and Administrative Officer will support the position of the Head of Office in sub-office while working closely with the North-East Administrative Manager and the North-East finance team.
• This position is responsible for following through on the day-to-day activities that will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Country program sub-office.

Job Summary
The Finance and Administrative Officer will be specifically responsible for:

• Administration - The sub-office Maintenance and other Logistics support including fleet management and clearing of goods at points of entry, office buildings and residences maintenance; ensuring that all Yobe sub-office assets are well maintained and functional; review and analyze some reports generated within the Administrative Department (monthly fuel consumption reports, maintenance reports, Guest  House report, Office accommodation Report, Facility Space Allocation Report etc.) and make informed recommendations to the Head of Office for improvement; - Develop relevant tools to research any elements of the Administrative Departments functions and make recommendations to management for improvement.
• Finance - The daily financial operations (accounting, financial management, budget monitoring, reporting and accounting package, familiarize himself/herself on Insight applications of the sub-office and ensure that the financial accounting environment is in compliance with CRS policies and procedures, donor rules and regulations & National/State requirements.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• The Finance and Administrative Officer will provide direct supervision to the admin support assistant and the Guest House Attendant, will keep the Head of Office briefed on the status of all ongoing activities under his/her purview. The Finance and Administrative Officer will also be available to represent, support and consult on issues being handled by the Head of Office.

Finance / Accounting:

• Ensure that the financial accounting environment in the Office follows CRS policies and procedures, donor regulations and local legal requirements.
• Work with the Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure the disbursement Requests are in line with the authorization matrix and process them at appropriate level.
• Assist with the review liquidation requests submitted by partners and ensure the liquidation documentation is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with CRS and donor requirements.
• Keep informed about local fiscal and other financial laws related to taxes and exemptions; inform the Head of Office and NE Finance Manager as appropriate.
• Ensure that the financial accounting environment in the Local Office follows CRS policies and procedures, donor regulations and local legal requirements.
• Prepare Disbursement Requests for next level authority approvals and process them at appropriate level.
• Keep informed about local fiscal and other financial laws related to taxes and exemptions; inform the Head of Office and North East Finance Manager as appropriate.
• Prepare request and send request for Operation staff and for the sub-office for approval

Asset Management:

• Develop standards on the efficient use of office equipments including office and telecommunication equipment and overseeing the maintenance contracts for this equipment.
• Provide guidance on the use and maintenance of office equipment (generators, photocopiers etc.) to maximize use and functionality.
• Will make recommendations to the head of admin on items to be disposed of and prepare list of items for auctioning when directed.

Inventory/Asset Management:
He/She will work with the Warehouse officer/assistant to:

• Maintain and update the office's equipment inventory register. Physically mark all items. Add or delete items as required according to the CRS/Nigeria and the Agency’s Inventory Policy after due consultation with the Operations Manager
• Send an updated Inventory report on assets over $5000 to Administrative Manager and Head of Administration every quarter
• Responsible for receiving procured items in collaboration with the Administrative and HR Assistant.
• Will be responsible for the items in the administration store and maintain an up to date list of all items.

Vehicle Management:

• Receive all vehicle reports and review them daily.
• Provide general oversight to vehicle dispatch and allocation in collaboration with Driver Team Lead.
• Review log sheets daily
• Provide regular trainings and guidance to fleet management unit.

Logistics:

• Coordinate with Program and Administration staff for the transportation of project materials/equipment to project partners and to the field offices where applicable.
• Ensure all required documentation and approvals are secured for such transportation
• Forward received documentation on deliveries to the Administrative and HR Assistant for processing of payments
• Liaise directly with requestors, transporters and partners to coordinate distribution schedules.
• Receive goods received notes from the partners and delivery notes from the transporters; initiate payment process and follow up with Finance.
• Organize all necessary required labor to facilitate the movement of received goods and effectively organize the delivery of the goods to the required locations
• Will coordinate the movement of items to the office and ensure all documentation is in place for receiving or onward movement to partners where applicable.

Office Administration and Management:

• Facilitate effective Coordination, understanding and cooperation between the Operations department and Program Department
• Develop strategies to ensure efficient application of agency resources, minimize wastage and achieve highest standards of stewardship
• Directly supervise the building maintenance and repair for the office and residences
• Provide supervision on couriers to ensure that items documentation (for sent and received items) is carried out properly.
• Responsible for conducting due diligence process for vendors

Others:

• Perform other duties when required.

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or any Management related course
• Must be a matured, motivated, problem-solving individual with high levels of initiative
• Minimum of 3 years relevant administrative management experience, preferably with an International Organization
• Prior experience in supervising staff in a structured work environment
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must demonstrate a good understanding of contemporary management best practices
• Must have excellent research and facilitation skills
• Excellent people skills;
• Demonstrate high level of initiative, diplomacy and tact
• Excellent knowledge of computer software – MS Office and Excel especially;
• Must be flexible and be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good planning, organizational and time management skills
• Strong customer service orientation with very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ethical conduct and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
• Required Languages - English Language
• Travel - Travel up to 20%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional education may substitute for some experience.
• Experience and proficient skills in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: Head of Office, security officer, Admin Manager NE Operation, Finance Manager NE Operation, Fleet Manager NE operation, Finance staff, HR staff, Program Staff, Emergency Coordinators, Supply Chain Team, and Internal Audit team.
• External: Representatives of other PVOs, Contractors, Vendors, project partners.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Note:

• CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Locations: MMC & Jere -Borno and Mubi & Maiha - Adamawa

Background
With donor support from the European Union (EU) and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Catholic Relief Services (CRS/Nigeria), a prime recipient is implementing the Borno and Adamawa Women Poultry Project. The 18 months Activity was awarded by GIZ Nigeria to CRS and its partner on 1st March 2020 as part of GIZ’s contribution to the support of Internally Displaced Persons and the Resilience of Host Communities in North and North-East Nigeria seeks to support vulnerable populations to contribute to creation of livestock employment opportunities in Borno and Adamawa states to improve participants’ living conditions, and increase their income by producing and selling poultry and poultry products.

The Activity will work with a coalition of partners to provide agricultural extension and health services (including treatment and vaccination), to serve vulnerable populations, strengthen the institutions that form the market system and the networks that serve smallholder poultry producers who have been disenfranchised by conflict, and facilitate the engagement of vulnerable women in poultry agribusiness activities.

The project seeks to engage the services of community animal health workers (CAHWs) who will provide basic services and give poultry farmers training and advice on poultry production and management in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere LGAs of Borno and Maiha and Mubi North of Adamawa state.

Specific Deliverables

• Agricultural extension support including vaccination services and hands-on training to hatcheries and vaccination program of poultry birds against poultry diseases (Newcastle disease, infectious bursal disease, and fowl pox, etc.)
• Carrying out disease outbreak surveillance and reporting and coordinating response with the state and local department of animal health and technical teams.
• Provision of animal health and veterinary services (drugs, vaccination, equipment’s, and feeds) to poultry producer groups (PPGs) and Community poultry farmers as an entrepreneur.
• CAHW as a member of Project Steering Committee (PSC) and ensure regular information sharing on a quarterly basis among key-stakeholders.
• CAHW will ensure better management of poultry health, prevention, and control of disease outbreak.
• CAHWs will provide update on any outbreak of zoonotic disease to the technical team
• CAHWs will provide community awareness to 9 PPGs and community poultry farmers on hygiene and sanitation to reduce the prevalence of zoonotic infections.

Residency:

• Living in targeted community as a permanent resident—this is critical and must be confirmed independently; beware of candidates who claim they have “just moved back” and might be commuters
• Well-known and respected by community members and leaders in the assigned area
• Reputation for integrity
• No criminal record or instances of disreputable behavior

Qualifications and Skills

• Strategic thinking, planning, strong writing, and communication skills
• Minimum of Diploma in animal production or its equivalent
• Previous experience as CAHWs and animal health service provision
• Fluent in English and Hausa; other local language is an added advantage
• Interpersonal skills- able to work with diverse stakeholders and partners effectively
• Basic computer literacy and good capacity to work in a team
• Experience in Poultry Production and Vaccination Services
• Basic arithmetic skills (including percentage calculations)
• Ability to read and understand the national language (used in guides and forms)
• Ability to communicate in local language(s) of assigned area
• Good community mobiliser and facilitator, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Register or license by the LGA or State Ministry of Livestock is an advantage
• Must have practical poultry experience and vaccination services (at least 3 years).

Application Closing Date
COB 13th December, 2020.

Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates are to submit an application containing an expression of interest and a detailed resume as a single attachment on MS word document to: ng.recruitment_agriculture@crs.org use the job title “GiZ Poultry Project CAHW” as the subject.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Employer Opportunity

• “CRS is an equal –opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, religion and we are committed to gender-sensitive programming and management’ etc.
• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”

Safeguarding:

• By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.

Statement of Commitment to Protection:

• ‘’CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation’’

Locations: (MMC & Jere) Borno & (Mubi & Maiha) Adamawa

Background

• With donor support from the European Union (EU) and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Catholic Relief Services (CRS/Nigeria), a prime recipient is implementing the Borno and Adamawa Women Poultry Project. The 18 months Activity was awarded by GIZ Nigeria to CRS and its partner on 1st March 2020 as part of GIZ’s contribution to the support of Internally Displaced Persons and the Resilience of Host Communities in North and North-East Nigeria seeks to support vulnerable populations to contribute to creation of livestock employment opportunities in Borno and Adamawa states to improve participants’ living conditions, and increase their income by producing and selling poultry and poultry products.
• The Activity will work with a coalition of partners to provide agricultural extension and health services (including treatment and vaccination), to serve vulnerable populations, strengthen the institutions that form the market system and the networks that serve smallholder poultry producers who have been disenfranchised by conflict, and facilitate the engagement of vulnerable women in poultry agribusiness activities.
• The project seeks to engage the services of Hatchery farmers who will overall generally running of hatchery activities in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere LGAs of Borno and Mubi North and Maiha LGs of Adamawa state.

Specific Deliverables
Agricultural extension support including vaccination services and hands-on training to hatcheries:

• Support the management and establishment of hatchery facility on day to day.
• Keeping records of sales and marketing of hatchery services within the community.
• Remove eggs from in incubator racks and place them on the candling machine.
• Manually place eggs in Hatcher trays after they have been candled.
• Transport Hatcher rack into Hatcher.
• Wash and disinfect hatchers and hatch rooms.
• Responsible for transfer of selected baskets of eggs as a schedule from storage room.
• Manually pick up egg’s basket and place eggs in racks of incubator carts. The carts are then rolled inside the incubators.
• The empty egg carts and baskets are then cleaned and disinfected.
• Ensure the Hatchers and the baskets in them are dry before candling on every candling day and
• Ensure the Hatchers maintain their targeted temperature and humidity conditions before and after every candling process.
• Monitoring the temperature and humidity inside cold room and egg sorting room and record them very well.
• To ensure proper sorting of eggs by removing hatchable from unhatchable eggs (i.e. removal of crack, misshape, extra-large eggs etc.
• Ensure adequate fumigation of hatchable eggs after sorting.
• Ensure proper setting of eggs on the trolleys and into setter, keeping of setting eggs trolley report every setting day

Residency:

• Living in targeted community as a permanent resident—this is critical and must be confirmed independently; beware of candidates who claim they have “just moved back” and might be commuters
• Well-known and respected by community members and leaders in the assigned area
• Reputation for integrity
• No criminal record or instances of disreputable behavior

Qualifications & Skills

• Possess entrepreneurial spirit and marketing skills
• Strategic thinking, planning, reporting and communication skills
• Minimum of Diploma in Animal Production or its equivalent
• Previous experience in Parent Stock Hatchery and management, with proven interest on commercial hatchery venture
• Must have practical poultry experience and vaccination services
• Fluent in English and Hausa; other local language is an added advantage
• Interpersonal skills- able to work with diverse stakeholders and partners effectively
• Precision and exactitude
• Basic computer literacy and good capacity to work in a team.

Application Closing Date
13th December, 2020.

Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates are to submit an application containing an expression of interest and a detailed resume as a single attachment on MS word document to: ng.recruitment_agriculture@crs.org use the job title “GiZ Poultry Project Hatchery Farmers” as the subject.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Employer Opportunity:

• “CRS is an equal - opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, religion and we are committed to gender sensitive programming and management’ etc.

Safeguarding:

• By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.

Statement of Commitment to Protection:

• ‘’CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation’’

Note

• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Adamawa, Borno,
Employment Type: Contract

Terms of Reference (TOR)

• The Effectiveness of Systems Strengthening Approach in Working with Faith Based Organizations to Respond to Emergencies in The Northeast of Nigeria: Lessons from Caritas Nigeria Project.

Background

• The Caritas Germany project, in the spirit of solidarity and through long-term accompaniment, capacity-building, and institutional strengthening, is supporting the overall goal of assisting conflict-affected populations in Nigeria and Chad to improve their quality of life.
• The project has two strategic objectives: crisis affected households meet the priority needs of their households (SO1) and CBOs/FBOs have improved capacity to implement quality and timely cash transfer programming, meeting the needs of crisis affected populations (SO2). Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is responsible for achieving SO2 while Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN) is responsible for achieving SO1. In implementing SO2, CRS adopts a capacity strengthening approach which focuses on technical assistance and accompaniment for Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria.
• The 3-year project is providing technical capacity building, institutional strengthening and accompaniment to the Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria to strengthen their emergency cash transfer programming capacity to more effectively provide life-saving humanitarian assistance during and after the project.

Purpose / Scope of the Work:

• The Caritas Germany project ends in March 2021; therefore CRS seeks to engage the services of a consultant to carry out a study which documents the below prompts prior to project close out:
• The use and effectiveness of the modified organizational capacity assessment instrument in strengthening the emergency response capacity of Caritas Nigeria and JDPC Maiduguri including a reflection on the capacity challenges faced by both organizations and how CRS worked with them to address these; vis-à-vis a “before” and “after”
• Lessons learned (what worked and what did not) from implementing the program and recommendations for replicating and improving the process

Scope of Work and Expected Activities:

• The consultant is expected to carry out desk review, travels to Yola and Maiduguri, conduct KIIs, photograph, writing and editing to deliver the outputs of the work.
• To document learning on the application of the Modified Organizational Capacity Assessment Instrument (MOCA) for strengthening the emergency response capacity of Caritas Nigeria and JDPC Maiduguri
• Document the technical and organizational response capacity challenges facing Caritas Nigeria and JDPC Maiduguri and how CRS worked with the partners to address the challenges
• Document clear recommendations to replicate and improve the process

Duration of Work and Logistics:

• The field work/research for this consultancy will be 14 days while reporting and documentation will be for 6 days. The total length of the work from the day of commencement to submission of report shall be 20 working days, after which CRS will review and provide feedback for modifications.
• CRS will take care of the consultant’s field travel logistics as required, including flight tickets, land transportation, hotel accommodation and an allowance for meals and incidentals according to established CRS per diem rates.

Deliverables and Timeframe:

• Process report
• Learning document on the application of the Modified Organizational Capacity Assessment Instrument (MOCA) for strengthening the emergency response capacity of Caritas Nigeria and JDPC Maiduguri
• Learning document on the technical and organizational response capacity challenges facing Caritas Nigeria and JDPC Maiduguri and how CRS worked with the partners to address the challenges
• Learning document on how Caritas Nigeria and JDPC have applied improved capacity in cash transfer programming to provide quality services to crisis affected populations in selected communities in Borno and Adamawa States.
• Lessons learned and key recommendations

This consultancy is anticipated to be completed on or before January 30th, 2021.

Required Expertise and Qualifications

• The preferred candidate should possess at least a Master’s degrees in Social Sciences, Humanities, Conflict or Development Studies.
• S/he should have a good background in research methodology or operational research. Experience in similar areas such as systems strengthening, emergency response and capacity building will be an added advantage.
• S/he should have experience and willingness to work in Northeast of Nigeria and to be deployed immediately for the work.

Application Closing Date
COB 14th December, 2020.

Method of Application
Qualified and Interested candidates should send their Expression of Interest (EOI) along with a detailed resume as one document in Ms Word format indicating consultancy being applied for as the subject of the application (e.g. Consultancy for System strengthening case study) to: tenders.ngr@crs.org The EOI should include but not limited to the following: Expected daily rate, personal/company professional profile, skills, competencies and suitability for the assignment as well as readiness for immediate short-term consultancy plus a copy of such previous work.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Employer Opportunity

• “CRS is an equal - opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, religion and we are committed to gender-sensitive programming and management’. etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”

Safeguarding

• By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.

Statement of Commitment to Protection:

• ‘’CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation’’

Job ref.: 200000LJ
Location: Abuja
Job: Program Management
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Employee Status: Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Job Level: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time

Project Summary

• The CORE Group Partnership Project (CGPP) is a multi-country, multi-partner initiative providing financial support, on-the-ground technical guidance and support to strengthen host country efforts to eradicate polio. The premise of this project is to work through existing networks of international and local NGOs with established child survival activities in high risk areas of priority countries. A country-level Secretariat coordinates the work of CORE group members in a manner that complements the work of other implementing partners. The work of all CORE members is in support of the national action plan for polio eradication, 5-year health plans and consistent with national MDG goals.
• The USAID – funded Core Group Global Health Security (CG-GHS) Project supports a multi-lateral. multi-sectoral approach to strengthening local and global health security by strengthening capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats whether occurring naturally or being deliberately spread. Achieving global health security requires an inclusive and collaborative effort that builds on the interdependencies among communities, civil society, the private sector and governments. Specifically, the work performed within the auspices of Global Health Security Agenda is designed to help member countries fulfill their obligations to the meet targets identified by the International Health Regulations (2005) as measured through joint External Evaluations. One of the core activities within the GHS project is disease surveillance and community engagement as part of its ongoing polio work. CGPP-GHS project in Nigeria will coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders and line ministries addressing livestock and wildlife health, as well as environmental health, through a “one Health” approach. This new approach provides the opportunity to record those unusual events and reports them up; so, they may be investigated and triaged quickly before they could become outbreaks or worse, epidemics.
• CGPP – GHS project coordinates and expands the work of organizations in the CORE Group NGO Network.
• The CGPP -GHS project NGO Network in Nigeria is implemented by 3 PVOs (Save the Children International, International Medical Corps and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) dedicated to addressing infectious disease threats through community programming.

Job Summary

• The GHS Project Manager (PM) will provide coordination and technical support for the implementation of interventions related to Global Health Security Agenda (GHS) portfolio of CGPP -GHS in Nigeria, specifically focusing on technical areas of zoonotic disease detection, prevention and response. She/he will ensure that the work is of the highest quality.
• As required, the GHS PM will work with the implementing NGO Staff, headquarters-based and state-level GHS partners and stakeholders in strengthening community-based disease surveillance (CBS) in the five focal states.
• As directed by the Secretariat Director, she/he will meet regularly with USAID Mission and other GHS Partners to disseminate information on activities, learn about new developments within the GHSA space and adopt or adapt them into the CGPP-GHS intervention as may be required.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and facilitate the planning, implementation, and reporting of CGPP – GHS project activities in Nigeria.
• Under the guidance of the CGPP -GHS global technical lead and Secretariat Director, provide onsite technical and organizational development support to the NGO implementing agencies to strengthen multi -sectoral and multidisciplinary collaboration on community-based zoonotic disease outbreaks
• Work closely with the CGPP -GHS technical lead, USAID Nigeria and Secretariat team to help develop, review, implement and monitor technical approaches and strategies for strengthening the response to community-based zoonotic disease surveillance and response as related to the GHS deliverables, reporting, knowledge management ,and learning.
• Work closely with ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Agriculture (MOA),and other GHS stakeholders at the national and state level to process, analyze and use of One Health/GHS information to improve management, make necessary adjustment, and assess trends.
• With the Deputy Secretariat Director, contribute to the analysis of Public health, animal health, wildlife, and environmental services to identify vertical and horizontal linkages useful to support community-based zoonotic disease field surveillance, and work collaboratively to maximize efficiencies and cooperation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for the development, deployment, and implementation of appropriate GHS-CBS tools necessary to improve community-based zoonotic disease surveillance
• As directed by the Secretariat Director, interface with national USAID implementing partners conducting related GHS work, and global and regional technical USAID GHS Mission team to ensure alignment between country and global GHS activities.
• In coordination with the MEAL Manager, ensure the collection and organization of GHSA information in accordance with USAID GHSA M&E framework
• Liaise with the Zoonotic Disease Unit (ZDU), relevant government officials and partners, on a continuous basis to ensure awareness, coordination, buy-in, and cooperation for the successful planning and implementation of One Health approach in the five focal states
• Represent CGPP -GHS at national, regional, and international outbreak preparedness and response planning activities
• Participate in developing/reviewing the project log frame/performance frameworks for evidence-based program decision and USAID reporting and detailed M&E implementation plans for the ore Group -GHS project in Nigeria
• As guided by the Secretariat Director, conduct quarterly and ad hoc field monitoring visits to all implementing partners to verify data and program activities and make recommendations
• Coordinate and facilitate all evidence gathering activities including program evaluations, research activities, and case studies/success stories
• Track performance on established input, activity, output, effect, and impact indicators to measure achievement and track progress towards intermediate results and overall program strategic objectives.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: Secretariat Director, Deputy Secretariat Director, MEAL Manager, RI-PIO, MEAL Officers, State Team Leads, MEAL Technical Officer
• External:USAID GHS Focal point, GHS Partners, Ministry of Agriculture, WHO, NCDC, FAO, MSH-MTaPs

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in Public Health, Animal Health, Epidemiology, Preventive medicine, and related biomedical disciplines.
• At least 10 years addressing animal and human health threats with at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership position (with practical experience in preparedness and response planning and systems)
• Good knowledge of One Health Concept, GHSA, OIE-PVS, and IHR -2005 principles
• Demonstrated experience in applying One Health approaches to address community -based disease challenges
• Strong understanding of the Nigeria national One Health &community health strategy
• Experience with public health programs in developing country context supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID, CDC and International agencies such as FAO, OIE, and WHO preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability in consensus building and constructively leading a team
• Possession of analytical, problem-solving and strategic planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written/verbal communication skills, including in cross-cultural settings
• Previous experience working in a consortium and a team player with the demonstrated professional maturity to work with a multi-sector team to deliver combined results
• Proficiency in MOH, PHIS, EPI info, MS Excel, SPSS, GIS and other data management software and MS Office
• Fluency in English
• Required Languages - Ability to speak Hausa will be an Advantage
• Travel - include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel up to 70 %.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies
• Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solution oriented and results-oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with relevant donors’ regulations is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and experience with Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of financial reporting software a plus.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
• CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job ref.: 200000LH
Location: Abuja
Job: Chief of Party
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Employee Status: Director
Job Type: Full-time
Job Level: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time

Project Summary

• The CORE Group Partnership Project (CGPP) is a multi-country, multi-partner initiative providing financial support, on-the-ground technical guidance and support to strengthen host country efforts to eradicate polio. The premise of this project is to work through existing networks of international and local NGOs with established child survival activities in high risk areas of priority countries.
• A country-level Secretariat coordinates the work of CORE group members in a manner that complements the work of other implementing partners. The work of all CORE members is in support of the national action plan for polio eradication, 5-year health plans and consistent with national MDG goals.

Job Summary

• The DCoP (Deputy Secretariat Director) will assist the SD/CoP (Secretariat Director/Chief of Party) to strengthen collaboration and partnership with key stakeholders in immunization, PHC systems strengthening and Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) at the sub-national level.
• She/he will focus on managing state-level engagements with government and partners while also ensuring key interventions in immunization system strengthening and Global Health Security Agenda are implemented under the overall guidance of the CoP.
• She/he will oversee and track the implementation of interventions to address Preventable Zoonotic Diseases (PZD) and other Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs) at the state level.
• She/he will also monitor and track CBO budgets and ensure they align with approved workplans.
• The role aims to assist the CoP in providing technical and program management support to CGPP project operations at the field level to ensure program objectives are implemented and thus ensuring the achievement of CGPP goals and objectives.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Provide all operational support to the SD/CoP in effective advocacy with the USAID Mission.
• Assist the SD/CoP to track expenditures and expenditure patterns by reviewing monthly and quarterly financial reports. And advise the SD/CoP on corrective actions, if necessary.
• Mentor the Project Manager-Global Health Security (GHS) in the analysis of public health, animal health, wildlife, and environmental services to identify vertical and horizontal linkages useful to support community-based zoonotic disease field surveillance, and work collaboratively to maximize efficiencies and cooperation.
• Provide inputs and feedback to ensure quality of all CGPP reporting and monitoring formats developed by technical staff before submission to the SD/CoP
• Assist the SD/CoP to oversee and facilitate the planning, implementation, and reporting of GHSA project activities in Nigeria
• Provide inputs to the MEAL Manager in the review of monthly/quarterly progress reports from partners.
• Provide inputs into the development of the CGPP Nigeria monthly, quarterly and annual reports, and ensure the timely completion of monthly data updates, articles for submission to peer-reviewed journals and other reports as required.
• Ensure on-going quality improvement within the technical aspects of the project by regularly reviewing field activities, trainings, and other events and materials as appropriate.
• Participate in program review meetings organized by PVO/NGO partners, make field visits to assist them in reviewing program activities and provide technical updates, if necessary.
• Monitor target achievements across all CBOs in Yobe and Kaduna states; as well as determine and provide feedback to ensure target achievement
• Participate in, and provide support to CGPP staff capacity building (formal training) training activities
• Assist CGPP Nigeria program in disseminating learning at international forums through presentation of papers, articles, abstracts etc.
• Assist MEAL Manager in conducting regular evaluation of the project by ensuring the conduct of the Mid-Term Evaluation, Surveys, review methodology, tools and templates to ensure international standards are met.
• Represent the Secretariat Director in technical or programmatic meetings as may be appropriate
• Participate in all CGPP partners or stakeholder meetings as appropriate and/or as requested by the SD/CoP.
• Provide recommendations to the SD/CoP on budget estimates and budget guidelines to ensure timely disbursements of funds to all in-country partners
• Assist SD/CoP in reviewing relevant reports and making recommendations as appropriate
• Meet monthly with CBO partners in collaboration with the Finance Officer to monitor and provide support for liquidation reporting processes.
• Ensure all cash advanced to CBOs are liquidated monthly in a timely manner.
• Serve as a liaison between the CGPP Secretariat and critical stakeholders at the sub-national level

Key Working Relationships

• Internal: Secretariat Director, DCR Programs, DCR Operations, State Team Leads, PM-GHS, RI-PIO, MEAL Manager
• External: WHO, UNICEF, CDC, AFENET, Rotary, State Ministry of Health, State PHC Board, State EOC, State level partner Team Leads.

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Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD degree in Public Health, Social Science or related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ working experience in the last 4 years preferably in a management position, supervising senior staff in an international or multicultural environment.
• 5 years’ relevant management and technical experience.
• 3 years’ experience managing donor funds. Knowledge and experience in budget management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Very good strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
• Very good relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
• Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognized technical experience and qualifications in Immunization specifically and PHC Systems strengthening in general
• Demonstrated experience of successful management, including management of functions of complex, multi-activity projects.
• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
• Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus.
• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.
• Required Languages - English language, Hausa and any other local language (Fulfulde or Kanuri) as applicable is an added advantage
• Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 75%.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
• CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Ref: 200000PZ
Location: Borno

About CRS

• Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.
• CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary

• Now in its ninth year, the Lake Chad Basin crisis has been estimated to affect 10.7 million people in one of the world's poorest, most drought-prone regions.
• As of January 2018, an estimated 5.2 million people are in dire need of emergency food assistance in Northeast Nigeria. Despite a scale up in humanitarian assistance, significant gaps remain, as thousands of people affected by the conflict have not been reached with adequate humanitarian support. Communities are in immediate need of food, nutrition, WASH, emergency shelter, and NFIs to save lives and restore dignity. Agriculture and livelihood support remain key as the ongoing humanitarian response transitions to support early recovery and resilience. Social Cohesion forms an integral part of the overall response.
• In order to effectively respond to the crisis, CRS' Northeast Nigeria emergency and early recovery program provides a holistic support package including food assistance, nutrition, NFI, WASH, shelter, agriculture, livelihoods, and social cohesion for both IDPs and host families. Where possible, CRS seeks to maximize project impact, efficiency and effectiveness by adopting market based approaches through e-vouchers and empowering targeted communities through participatory approaches.
• The primary roles for Emergency MEAL Coordinatorinclude providing technical and field level support to improving emergency MEAL and information management systems in CRS’ emergency responses in Northeast Nigeria.

Roles and Key Responsibilities
Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Champion and maintain a robust MEAL system for emergency respond where MEAL related documents, reports and tools including ICT4D are organized, up-to-date and accessible.
• Lead and ensure that all emergency and early recovery projects are in compliance with CRS’ MEAL Policies and Procedures, CRS’ project management standards as they relate to MEAL.
• Ensure that donor’s MEAL and reporting requirements are adequately incorporated in projects’ M&E plans.Develop and continually update a MEAL operation manual in line with SMILER (Simple Measurement of Indicators for Learning and Evidence-based Reporting) approach for emergency and early recovery projects.
• Ensure the consistency of tools, indicators and methodologies for data management and analysis across projects as appropriate.
• Lead the implementation of data quality controls and annual data quality assessments to ensure the integrity of project data.
• Coordinate the implementation of program assessments and evaluations including baseline, annual, and end line assessments to recognize results of emergency response.
• Coordinate and lead needs assessments that may be required to inform new or adapted programming.
• Collaborate with the program team and Emergency Coordinator to communicate assessment findings to different stakeholders, tailored to the needs of various audiences.
• Ensure MEAL systems allow for timely and quality reporting both internally and externally and for timely decision making.
• Work closely with emergency state-based MEAL team Abuja-based MEAL Manager, ICT staff and emergency program staff to incorporate and maximize the value and utility of ICT4D initiatives, including ICT4D software, license management and necessary technical support when needed
• Conduct field monitoring visits events frequently with project teams and implementing partners. Document, summarize and report monitoring findings for program quality and decision-making purposes on regular basis.
• Conduct, document and report Post Distribution Monitoring, Real Time Evaluations and On Site Monitoring using scientific methodologies oriented to emergency context including sampling and analysis.
• Monitor Gateway and coordinate staff for regular updates on critical and time-bound project specific information including annual BSDI updates for all emergency projects.

Learning:

• Coordinate and facilitate After Action Review and reflection events for learning with Project Management and Emergency Coordinators.
• Promote learning and assist response team on documenting and implementing lessons learned and good practices.
• Coordinate and conduct annual MEAL self-assessment of emergency response with Projects and emergency response leads.
• Support the elaboration of success stories and case studies – modify as needed based on intended audience.

Accountability:

• Lead the development and implementation of feedback and response channels to reflect the preferences of community members and beneficiaries.
• Coordinate and support emergency response for accountability specific requirements including accountability needs for distributions interventions
• Support programming staff to incorporate participatory methods into community level M&E systems and tools.
• Orient program staff and partners on the basic principles and practices of beneficiary accountability.
• Guide project managers to ensure that they consult with male and female beneficiaries in one or more communities to define indicators for project success.
• Ensure that beneficiary feedback is adequately analyzed and documented.
• Ensure that all sensitive and not sensitive cases are channeled (including documentation) according to the framework with a high level of confidentiality and neutrality
• Coordinate with Gender and Protection Focal Persons for accountability related cases that involves gender and protection factors

Capacity Building and Supervision:

• Train and providing on job support on MEAL and ICT4D to state-based MEAL leads and their teams.
• Engage direct reports regarding their development plans, determine their professional aspirations, and manage/coach them towards development objectives.
• Provide high quality mentoring and coaching of staff and partners.
• Address poor performance promptly and constructively, ensuring fair treatment of staff by identifying, documenting and providing adequate support to address performance and behavioral issues.
• Promote a work culture in line with CRS values: promotion of international and national talents, collaboration, and uniform adherence to CRS programming principles.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented
• Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility
• Demonstrated personal accountability and driven to serve other

Required Languages:

• English fluency, including excellent oral and written skills, required.

Travel:

• Travel up to 20% at the time as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Reports to Emergency Coordinator with support from the CRS Nigeria MEAL Coordinator (Abuja-based). Supervises state-based MEAL Manager.

Key Working Relationships

Internal:

• Emergency program team, in particular WASH, Shelter, Livelihoods, Cash and Food Program Managers; Admin and Finance Managers, CRS Nigeria MEAL Coordinator (Abuja-based), CR, DCR Operations, Program Quality Manager.

External:

• International and local implementing partners, including Caritas; Government of Nigeria; UN agencies; USAID; program volunteers; program beneficiaries.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a field related to international development, research or social sciences or equivalent relevant experience and Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in a project management position involving MEAL responsibilities with an international NGO
• Strong knowledge of principles and current approaches to MEAL of development programs using both quantitative and qualitative methods, especially those of USAID
• Knowledge with beneficiary accountability mechanisms and ability to implement these
• Proficiency in database development/management, and skills in analyzing, interpreting and communicating data and information to various stakeholders
• Strong experience in conducting assessments and surveys
• Experience with facilitation, capacity strengthening and partnership building, with the capacity to empower staff through opportunities for growth & development
• Experience contributing to the development of technical proposals
• Supervisory experience and management and team building skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Flexibility to work both in a team and independently
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
• Excellent self-motivation skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Power BI, Web Conferencing Applications, ICT4D software ad devices, information management systems.
• Experience living and working, preferably in an emergency context
• Willingness to be based in rural North-East Nigeria and travel to field locations
• Familiarity with Red Rose OneSystem preferred

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

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

Note:

• CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job ref.: 200000PX
Location: CARO-NG-Borno
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: Standard
Schedule: Regular
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Employee Status: Entry Level
Job: Program Management
Required Languages - English Language and Hausa Language
Travel - Travel up to 20% at the time as needed

Job Summary

• Since the crisis in Northeast Nigeria escalated in 2013, the food security situation has continued to worsen. Emerging data of June 2016 has revealed that the severity of the food and nutritional crisis is well beyond emergency thresholds in Borno State.
• The Federal Government has declared a food and nutritional crisis in Borno, where over 750,000 people are severely food insecure; including 180,000 in Maiduguri’s outskirts, 120,000 camp residents and approximately 275,000 IDPs in newly reopened areas. A growing number of people are in urgent need of food assistance, and alarming rates of acute malnutrition have been reported.
• The re-opening of Local Government Areas (LGAs), many which have been inaccessible for an extended period of time, has led to the identification of new IDP locations in Borno State, while ongoing conflict between the military and Boko Haram has resulted in the influx of more IDPs into Maiduguri metropolis and the establishment of several spontaneous camps. The number of IDPs in both Maiduguri, Jere and other LGAs continue to increase – with the current reports indicating a total of 1.6 million IDPs in Borno State alone.
• In this emergency context, IDP households are among the worst affected populations as displacement has resulted in the loss and destruction of key assets and the interruption of livelihoods. Furthermore, in Maiduguri center, the majority of IDPs families have found refuge with host families, with whom they share already scarce natural resources such as shelter and water. As per CRS’ needs assessments, these communities are in immediate need of food, WASH, emergency shelter, NFIs save lives and restore dignity. CRS has also identified agriculture and livelihoods as a key need and gap in the ongoing humanitarian response.
• In order to effectively respond to the crisis, CRS Borno’s emergency and early recovery programs are focused on food security, NFI, WASH and shelter, and Agriculture Livelihoods for both IDPs and host families. Where possible, CRS will seek to maximize project impact, efficiency and effectiveness by adopting market-based approaches - through e-vouchers and the RedRose OneSytem platform - privileging integrated programming and empowering targeted communities through participatory approaches

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• With technical assistance from the Borno MEAL Coordinator, the MEAL RTA and the MEAL Manager, conduct a SMILER workshop at the project start
• Track the project performances vs. project indicators
• Create and manage databases to ensure the traceability of the project beneficiaries and assistance provided
• Conduct a household level baseline study at the start of the project
• Regularly conduct on-site monitoring and post-distribution surveys
• Carryout market assessments for new project sites
• Regularly collect and analyze market price data
• Review, clean and analyze all project data, including but not limited to: beneficiary registration, baseline study, onsite monitoring, post-activity monitoring, price data, final evaluation.
• Ensure that the project mid-term evaluation and project’s Real-Time Evaluation are conducted in a timely manner and as per donor’s regulations.
• Ensure the project final evaluation is timely conducted.
• Elaborate, review, and test all M&E tools.
• Promote the use of Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) solutions throughout the project including for the registration of beneficiaries, the registration of traders/vendors, the monitoring of the project activities, the post-distribution household surveys, the post-distribution market surveys, the baseline study, and the mid-term and final evaluations.
• Establish and manage a system to track beneficiary and non-beneficiary’s feedbacks and complaints management.
• Ensure a timely submission of the baseline study report, post-distribution monitoring reports, market monitoring reports, feedbacks and complaints management reports, and evaluations reports.
• Support the development and testing of electronic data entry questionnaires using the iFormBuilder (or other software as needed) during periodic surveys and data analysis using an appropriate statistical package.
• Train enumerators and daily workers on data collection tools and on the utilization of iPads and/or android devices.
• Supervise data collection exercises.
• In coordination with the Database Officer, maintain the project’s stock of IT equipment (including vendor phones, program phones, solar panels, Bluetooth printers, etc.)
• Collect and share lessons learned, best practices, success stories and innovations stemming from program implementation.
• Formulate and share clear recommendations for improved programming implementation
• Compile yearly beneficiary data.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
• Thorough technical knowledge and experience in MEAL.
• Demonstrated experience in database management
• Demonstrated appropriateness of quantitative statistical management programs including ACCESS, SPSS, EPI-INFO, STATA and EXCEL
• High degree of competency and comfort with information and communication technology used for MEAL
• Strong group process design and facilitation skills, including developing and leading workshop
• Demonstrated commitment to gender responsive programming.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to organize and prioritize a variety of initiatives
• Demonstrable experience working with Information and Communication Technologies (software and hardware)

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: Other Emergency MEAL Officers, MEAL Manager, NE MEAL Coordinator, Emergency Program Officers, Database Manager, Database Assistance, Operations Staff and Program Managers
• External: Local partners, Red Rose team, enumerators, external consultants and other key stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree or Engineering Degree in Information and Technology Management, Statistics or any other relevant equivalent degree
• At least 3 years’ full-time experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning, preferably with an international NGO

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results:

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Note

• Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
• CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer