Job Vacancies @ Christian Aid (CA) – 3 Positions (Nigeria)

Location: Abuja
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Contracted Hours: 35
Contract Length: 1 year
Reports to: Operations / Finance Manager

Role Purpose

• This is a new role that has been developed to provide support to Christian Aid’s responsible data work internationally for a one-year contract term. The post holder will be responsible for providing training support and guidance on responsible data matters to colleagues and partners in the country of operation, ensuring organisational policies and guidance is adhered to at a Country Level.
• The successful applicant will also be responsible for helping to develop new training, templates and procedures in conjunction with the Data Protection Manager and support related training and awareness raising across the international department working both regionally and globally.

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Key Outcomes

• Ensuring that each project in the country of operation has a fully completed Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) plan at the outset, with specific focus on the data collection and processing aspects of the documentation – ensuring that all personal data collected has a specific purpose and is done so on the basis of a specific and listed legal basis
• Regular review of these MEL plans to ensure that data collection and processing is specifically limited to what was stated at the outset of the project
• Work with ID Data Quality Adviser to develop MEL databases, policies and procedures for use at country level which align with our responsible data commitments
• First point of contact for data protection queries in-country, escalating to the Data Protection Manager where necessary
• Participate in Responsible Data Group meetings to provide monthly updates on progress
• Work with Data Protection Manager to develop appropriate data collection and consents wording on a project-by-project basis, and develop these into standard template (“boilerplates”) for similar types of projects across the International Department
• Works with Research Evidence and Learning team on research ethics and data collection for country level research, and alignment with responsible data commitments
• Escalating any potential data protection breaches and/or subject access requests to the Data Protection Manager
• Work with the Data Protection Manager to ensure that all personal data is recorded in the data retention policy, and to ensure that all documentation is destroyed in line with this policy – specific focus on physical documentation that cannot be automated
• Monitor whether all personal data is being stored properly within Christian Aid approved systems, and aim to drive use of centralized systems such as SharePoint and Kobo
• Where we are working with local partners look to build capacity and understanding of CA’s data protection obligations, building and delivering appropriate training on data protection with regards to data collection techniques and data security requirements, that can be scaled up to partners across our country programmes in ID
• Monitoring the development of any local data protection legislation in the country of operation, in particular where this may diverge with GDPR and have additional compliance requirements – also, where they exist, acting as the first point of contact with local regulatory bodies.
• Helping build a data protection practice in ID through developing materials from one country programme into global templates, standards and procedures.

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Role Agility:

• Expected national travel per annum: Up to 20 days
• Expected international travel per annum: Up to 20 days
• On call / unsocial hours: No
• Surge capacity for emergency responses: No

Role Context

• The role will report to the [Senior Operations & Finance Manager]. It will not have direct reports but will be required to oversee the implementation of our corporate response to responsible data policies and procedures in country.
• The role will be expected to work closely with the country team, as well as with local partners, and will have the necessary interpersonal skills and a proven track record for doing this. The role will include building on the work in country to help develop guidance and procedures that can be scaled up to work across country teams regionally and worldwide. It will also support investigations and responsible data initiatives within Christian Aid’s wider geography.
• The role will be matrix managed by the Data Protection Manager.

Working Relationships

• External: Local NGO partners, implementing partners and regulators
• Internal: Relationships across the whole programme and ability to interface at all levels from community member to country manager. Strong interface with Data Protection Manager and others with responsible data roles within Christian Aid.

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Decision Making:

• The post holder will be the focal point for responsible data policy and procedure implementation in the country of operation and for updating it in response to changes in local legislation in liaison with the Data Protection Manager. It will investigate issues coming out of the application of our policies in liaison with the Data Protection Manager and ensure they are reported on our corporate system.

Analytical Skills:

• The role is expected to be able to work autonomously and innovatively whilst ensuring appropriate consultation with key stakeholders.

Developing Self and Others:

• The successful applicant will act as an advisor to the Country Team in responsible data matters.
• Ability to influence a range of audiences to ensure the best outcome for Christian Aid country programmes globally on data risks.
• Able to deal with sensitive matters comprehensively and robustly including supporting investigation of potential data breaches and subject access requests.

Applied Skills / Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:

• Understanding and experience of working on the risks and opportunities of managing data responsibly, and applying International data protection standards
• Experience of building compliance and capacity in a compliance area , including strong understanding of integrating compliance policies, standards and processes into existing business processes
• Experience working in partnership approaches and capacity building
• Experience in the design, facilitation and roll out of training programmes.

Desirable:

• Experience with relevant systems such as SharePoint/Kobo
• Other compliance and/or legal experience, including audit
• INGO and development sector experience.

Remuneration

• NGN 11,144,898 per annum
• You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Application Closing Date
24th March, 2022.

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

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Contract
Contracted hours: 35
Contract length: 3 years

About the Role

• Based in a Christian Aid country office in Africa, this role works within the Global people team to ensure that Countries are enabled to deliver their strategies effectively through their people, and that staff excel and thrive while working at Christian Aid.
• It aims to deliver high quality service and support to managers and staff primarily within the Africa Region and occasionally, wider within the International Department.
• The role works to support corporate services objectives and build the credibility of HR management to empower staff and managers to fulfil their roles effectively.

About You

• You are proactive and able to work under minimal supervision to deliver quality and excellence in related results outlined in the role profile.  This is about you leading effectively, individually and collaboratively with others to deliver key outputs while exercising passion, autonomy and mutual accountability.
• You are methodical and detail oriented, great at problem solving and with ability to multitask, plan and prioritize work to enable you deliver work in a timely manner.
• To be successful in the role, the post-holder needs to understand the organisational HR policies, procedure and systems as well as be technically adept at HR management throughout the  employee life cycle.
• You will need to establish personal and professional credibility by building excellent relationships with their key clients, managers and Country HR staff and be a credible partner in executing HR operations.
• You are confident, assertive but adaptable and able to demonstrate initiative and influence beyond your level of authority.
• Working across the division and internationally, you will need to be resilient and able to meet constant challenges and demands.
• To hit the ground running, you should be good with managing HRIS systems, producing reports from an analytical mindset and be able to manage recruitments processes from a customer service mindset.
• You must be committed to the ethics and code of conduct of the HR profession and be familiar with the Core Humanitarian Standards.

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Further Information:

• This role requires applicants to have the right to work in Nigeria.
• We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
• Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct.
• Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

Benefit:

• You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency Questions
As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

• Tell us about a time when you had to establish and maintain relationships with a wide range of contacts and networks based on mutual rapport and respect:
  • What was the context? Why did you need to establish the new relationships and why was your attitude to this important?
  • What was your task? What outcomes were being sought?
  • What actions did you take? How did you take them?
  • What was the impact of your actions? Were you successful?
• Tell us about a time when you had adapt your style, approach, and delivery method to communicate effectively with a particular audience:
  • What was the situation?
  • What did you have to communicate and to whom?
  • How did you adapt to meet the needs of this particular audience? What were the things you did differently?
  • What was the impact? Did you communicate effectively with the audience?  How did you know?
• Tell us about a time when you planned, prioritised and monitored your own work to meet the team’s objectives to the standards required:
  • What was your context?
  • What was your task/responsibility?
  • How did you make your plan? What actions did you take?
  • What was the impact of your actions? Were you successful?  How did you know?

Remuneration
N9,597,851 Annually.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2022.

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

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
About the role:

• This is a senior management role within the Policy, Public Affairs & Campaigns (PPC) Department and leads a team responsible for strengthening and deepening the impact and effectiveness of Christian Aid's programme delivery, public policy and advocacy in line with our strategic vision and focus on poverty, power and prophetic voice.
• The post holder plays a central leadership role in shaping and driving our programme policy, research and evidence to ensure that Christian Aid is a learning organisation continually improving its work, understanding and communicating its impact, and influencing the wider international development sector.
• The role provides thought leadership, internally and externally, on programming, partnerships, advocacy and campaigning approaches which evidence greater empowerment, equity and justice for people living in poverty. It contributes to Christian Aid's profile and credibility on thematic excellence, contributes towards strategy alignment, and helps deliver against the global results framework.

Job Summary

• The role works collaboratively across Christian Aid, particularly with teams in the International Programmes and Strategy & Global Change departments and within PPC.
• The post holder ensures that there is a coherent plan and approach for PPRL's functional, thematic and strategic advisory work across programmes, policy and advocacy.

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Requirement and Experience
About you:

• You have a strong programme background with experience in programme strategy, design, implementation, and evaluation.
• You have significant understanding of INGO programmes, the role of INGOs within the international development landscape and trends within the sector.
• You are a creative, strategic and lateral thinker able to combine big picture thinking with practical application and link programme design with policy and advocacy.
• You have excellent communication skills and ability to engage diverse internal and external audiences with credibility and authority.
• You are able to negotiate with, influence and persuade others in a collaborative manner.
• You have excellent analytical and problem solving skills - including the ability to draw on complex theoretical concepts, translating and integrating these into practitioner friendly resources.
• You have knowledge and experience in research methods, applied in a variety of practice based contexts.
• You also have strong understanding of best practice in capacity development and learning.
• You provide effective leadership and support to staff and have high quality skills in cross-organisational coordination and relationship management.
• You are committed to Christian Aid's mission, vision and values.
• You are self-aware, culturally sensitive and able to adapt your approach to different contexts.
  You promote diverse knowledge systems including the value of indigenous knowledge to the social, political, economic and environmental wellbeing of local communities.
• You are educated to degree level in a relevant field, and have experience representing an organisation at senior level.

Remuneration
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits:

• A generous holiday allowance.
• Flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work / life balance.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2022.

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

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