🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ International Medical Corps (IMC) – 5 Positions

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in under-served communities worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Officer, Finance
2.) Manager, Nutrition
3.) Officer, Food Security & Livelihood
4.) Senior Officer, Nutrition
5.) Director, Country

Job Title: Officer, Finance

Job ID: 1826
Location: Kano
Category: Finance International

Job Summary  

• A Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining sound financial and accounting systems and controls for the Country office.
• The role entails performing day to day finance and accounting tasks including, reviewing and processing payments, filing and document retrieval, providing all transactional financial services, including but not limited to pipeline analysis, preparation of financial reports, payroll, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

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Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work on daily program-wide finance and accounting functions including timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, payroll, inventory, receivables and payables.
• Implement financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency
• Implement systems for financial operations in the country office and in area program offices in accordance with the International Finance Manual and donor regulations, including systems for cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant management and compliance.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial/ accounting systems, transactional processing, procedures and processes
• Process incoming invoices and vouchers, ensuring that these are properly approved, stamped and coded, after being submitted to the Finance Department.
• Review Purchase Requisitions ’s and procurements steps (offers, bid summary, Purchase Orders) and collects necessary signatures. Review applicable agreements backup documentation and ensure that necessary signatures are obtained
• Ensure that transactions are complete, accurate and within the timeframe set.
• Review estimated expenses prepared by the program team and make sure all needed supporting documentation is provided. Consolidate and provide input to monthly pipelines and ensure balances and allocations are realistic and are matching the accounting records.
• Follows up on TM1 system entries on a monthly basis in collaboration with program team, makes sure budgets and budget amendments are duly entered and available in the system. Ensure that Variance analysis is reviewed, correct and updated and that monthly pipeline reports are completed and submitted to HQ timely.
• Assist in preparation and planning of budgets and budget amendments.
• Work on preparation of various supporting audit schedules to facilitate annual audit. Provide support for annual audit and designated project audits. Implement audit recommendations and work on resolving audit findings, as applicable
• Prepare internal and external financial reports, ensure that reports are reconciled with accounting records and in line with internal and external policies and rules. This includes, but is not limited to: donor financial reports, applicable reports for the submission to government bodies, internal IMC schedules and reports.
• Work on preparation of weekly and monthly cash flow. Plans and requests cash disbursements.
• Provide support in recording employee salaries and taxes and other tax reporting.
• Responsible for VAT claims.
• Works on in the month closure on a monthly basis, and fiscal year closure in coordination with the finance team.
• Updates and reconciles analysis of Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables on a monthly basis. Keeps track on all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable balances, address all necessary adjustments with the supervisor before month close end.
• Works with the team on the accounting entries into Costpoint-Deltek. Ensures there is proper supporting documentation for all payments and other accounting entries. Preparee Monthly Cash on Hand and Bank Reconciliations, and Cash/Bank transaction journals (CTJ/BTJ) in addition to the Average Exchange Rate Calculation
• Assists senior finance staff in the preparation of monthly financial reports, and respond to any other finance related task requested by country office and/or HQ offices e.g. International Finance.
• Ensures stored finance files are listed physically and electronically and are kept up to date.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically, a 4-year University Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate;
• Typically, 3+ years of relevant and progressive experience working in finance/accounting
• Knowledge of varied donor financial regulations such as USAID, DFID, ECHO, UN donors is preferred
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience using accountability and accounting practices;
• Experience in working with computerized accounting systems, experience with ERP systems preferred;
• Experience working with INGOs preferred
• Must be able to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the organization;
• Committed to continuous learning; willingness to keep abreast of new developments.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
• Ability to coordinate work with others, work under pressure of tight and conflicting deadlines and handle concurrent activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnership and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Can function effectively in a loosely structured work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements;
• Fluency in English, written and oral is required. Additional ability to read, write and interpret, technical and non-technical in another language may be required according to post position and official country language, such as French and Arabic.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2023.

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

Job Title: Manager, Nutrition

Job ID: 1814
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Category: Nutrition

Job Summary

• The primary function of the Nutrition Manager includes supporting the nutrition team in the assessment, planning, design, implementation, supervision, expansion/development and management of technical interventions.
• The Nutrition Manager will be in charge of the prioritization and coordination of the start-up and management of technical interventions, and contribute to the development of concept papers and proposals for interventions in close cooperation with the nutrition coordinator.
• In addition, the Nutrition Manager will support with the training of local staff and stakeholders in nutrition related topics.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• The Nutrition Manager will support and guide the nutrition team and providing technical support and capacity building of the team to successfully plan, implement and monitor International Medical Corps nutrition program activities in a country program.
• The Manager must have the ability to organize and support all aspects of the nutrition program including liaising with the Ministry of Health at sub-national level, nutrition cluster, and other nutrition actors in the field.
• He or she must be able to provide technical backstopping and conducting nutrition training, reviewing program reports, surveys and monitoring and evaluation reports.
• The Nutrition Manager will ensure the nutrition programs in a country program are implemented in line with the Ministry's guidelines and international humanitarian standards.

Program Implementation and Development:

• Collaborate with the Nutrition Coordinator to achieve program objectives and smooth implementation of the program.
• Ensure that IMC implementation of the CMAM and IYCF activities conform to internationally accepted standards and country guidelines.
• Support with the coordination and follow-up on nutrition programs implementation to review progress towards objectives through organizing regular review meetings, update and experience sharing meeting among staffs.
• In collaboration with the nutrition team, identify existing project implementation gaps and new opportunities for nutrition and nutrition-related projects and support with the development of concept note or proposal and ensure that proposed activities and programs align with best practice in the nutrition sector
• Support with the implementation of nutritional assessments and surveys in existing and in potential new areas, following the nationally approved survey protocol, for program expansion and feed assessments results into proposals if needed.
• Support with the development of a referral mechanism and communication strategies and train nutrition staff (IMC, MOH, CHVs) in case detection and referrals between health facilities adapted to the local context.
• Support the nutrition supervisors to ensure proper functioning of reporting systems data flow mechanisms for regular assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the program against its objectives and expected results. And conduct critical monitoring of all aspects of nutrition activities and identify areas of concern. Submit workable solutions for identified challenges
• Demonstrate understanding of multi-sectoral approach to malnutrition and provide support to nutrition project beneficiaries to ensure they are linked with other sector interventions and provide guidance to staff on the integration of a nutrition component into other sectors as appropriate such as food security, Health, WASH and disaster prevention and preparedness

Capacity Building:

• Assess the training needs of nutrition staff; develop a training program to meet these needs; conduct nutrition training for project nutrition staff and MOH counterparts implementing nutrition programs, focusing on all aspects of community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) and IYCF
• Support with the development/adaptation of nutrition education training manuals and facilitator's guide based on existing national nutrition protocols and curricula including training follow-up

Representation:

• Actively participate and represent International Medical Corps in nutrition sector coordination forums at national and sub-national level, discussions and activities, serve as an International Medical Corps nutrition resource person, and display technical and organizational leadership in sectoral activities.
• Create and maintain smooth relations and open collaboration with local government and local stakeholders and serve as the nutrition resource person

Program Finance, Logistics and Administration:

• Support with the implementation of planned activities according to the work plan adhering to the budget according to IMC standards and oversee program spending per budgets and pipelines
• Support and motivate program/logistics/administrative/finance staff in their work, by ensuring appropriate training, coaching and supervision by technical leads
• Assist in staff recruitment and training, conduct performance monitoring in collaboration with HR and Nutrition Coordinator, ensure that standards and protocols are adhered to
• Coordinate very closely with logistics in order to ensure that there is no break in nutrition program supplies.
• Organize and follow-up on all other procurements needed for the projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically, a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Typically, 5+ years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years of experience in an emergency response setting or in humanitarian development sector.
• Proven experience managing emergency nutrition programs including CMAM, IYCF, SBC
• Experience in facilitation of trainings and workshops
• Good knowledge on budgets, logistics and Human Resources management
• Experience in writing project reports; knowledge on developing project proposals
• Fluent in written and spoken English and local language
• Ability to provide technical support for IMC staff and government staff on proper implementation of CMAM, IYCF, SBC and other nutrition activities.
• Knowledge in designing and implementing appropriate and effective holistic nutrition programs including ensuring that the nutrition program is integrated with food security, health and WASH programming where appropriate.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data and familiarity with nutrition surveys (Coverage, SMART and KAP surveys).
• Ability to work effectively with government, community leaders, international/national organizations, donors, partners and other International Medical Corps relationships.
• Strong communication skills, able to effectively present information clearly and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers, counterparts and government staff
• Strong supervisory and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience and skills in ensuring community participation and gender issues in humanitarian programming
• Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office, and other computer applications
• Ability to cope with stress; hardship; patience and flexibility and willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to travel to field sites and nutrition facilities.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2023.

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

Job Title: Officer, Food Security & Livelihood

Job ID: 1813
Location: Nigeria
Category: Food Security & Livelihoods

Job Summary

• The purpose of this role is to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of food security projects in country mission.
• The implementation of early recovery program will facilitate the ground for transitions to development programs.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct rapid assessment to identify locations of operational and food security needs.
• Lead the process of beneficiary selection as per the criteria set by the project in collaboration with local administrations and community representatives.
• Implement FSL project as per the timeframe, budget and resources set and implement the project within the specified parameters.
• Actively participate in conducting the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in collaboration with the M&E Staff.
• Actively engage in formation of local committees and community mobilization.
• Facilitate and provide community training in collaboration with relevant line requirements of authorities, donors, and internal guidelines.
• Involve in planning and providing capacity building activities with nutrition team.
• Maximize the nutritional sensitivity of the project by working closely with nutrition program team where applicable.
• Provide capacity building and backstopping to field assistants/volunteers.
• Prepare and submit regular internal reports on all food security/livelihood activities and prepare external reports as per the donor format.
• Implement seed and tools voucher and fair programs, beekeeping, livestock, high value fruit tree as early recovery means for food security and livelihoods.
• Build capacity of beneficiaries of food security related activities, advise backyard gardening beneficiaries and conduct scheduled regular visits to their farms.
• Conduct market assessment and identify potential vendors for voucher fair program.
• Participate in food security & livelihoods related assessment missions with other stakeholders in the area representing International Medical Corps.
• Actively represent International Medical Corps in food security and livelihoods cluster and early recovery coordination meetings as directed.
• Capture lessons learnt from monitoring and evaluations, document success stories, replicate successful projects and scale up.
• Understand the gaps in food security and come up with project ideas, write concept notes and share with technical supervisor and base manager.
• If required, support HR and FLS team the process of national staff recruitment and induction of new hires.
• Work with M&E team to develop monitoring tool, sending weekly updates to FSL Advisor, follow up closely and update the team if the situation in the ground is changing quickly.
• Mentor and support FSL Assistants as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Code of Conduct:

• As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear, or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.
• If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding:

• It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, or adults at risk; and any form of trafficking in persons.

Equal Opportunities:

• International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically, Veterinary Degree or BSc in Agriculture. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• An up-to-date understanding of food security, emergency response, early recovery, food security and livelihoods concepts.
• Familiarity with design and programming processes of different donors
• Proficient analytical skills that demonstrate an understanding of the current concepts, priorities, and issues in program monitoring, data collection and evaluation.
• Skills in technical proposal writing, designing, and implementing food security programs.
• Ability to exhibit tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness in dealing with high level officials from donor agencies, international organizations, and other foreign and domestic government officials and partners.
• Must have excellent English written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments within International Medical Corps, donors, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2023.

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

Job Title: Senior Officer, Nutrition

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for  overall day-to-day implementation  of all Nutrition programming at duty designation and state as applicable, participate in defining intervention priorities, develop necessary contacts and relationships with government, non-government, donors, and UN agencies at the field level; Contribute to the development of strategies and manage existing programs and resources, and provide day to day mentoring, support, advise and coaching to a wide team of Nutrition & Food Security in the operation areas.
• Ensure that the International Medical Corps program is delivering the highest level of quality of nutrition services in line with the national and international guidelines.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• In Charge of the CMAM & MIYCN Components of the entire Nutrition Program implementation
• Support, advice, mentor, and coach assigned nutrition team as required in the Nutrition Program
• Support and work in strict collaboration with the nutrition team in the screening activities of severely malnourished children.
• Identify training gaps for the incentive staff and beneficiaries within nutrition program and communicate the same to the program manager. Effective implementation of IMC's Emergency Nutrition Projects within the framework of pertinent national policy, strategy, and guidelines
• Ensure observance, and always respect the dignity of beneficiaries and members of the community.
• Participate in any nutrition sector-specific assessments and make technical recommendations for appropriate activities, both for initial disaster response phase and for the longer-term disaster risk reduction and transition phase.
• Determine the cause of malnutrition in the emergency response and formulate appropriate responses that Will address the cause.
• Assess the immediate lifesaving nutrition interventions needed (such as CMAM) in addition to the. Prevention activities (ENA, 'FE) that need to be implemented at the same time.
• Provide direct hands-on technical support to Nutrition Staffs and IMC partners to manage emergency nutrition projects effectively and innovatively with focus on key technical areas.
• Ensure that emergency nutrition and related projects are technically sound, environmentally friendly, and socially and culturally acceptable.
• Actively represent International Medical Corps in nutrition sector discussions and activities, serve as an International Medical Corps nutrition sector resource person, and display technical and organizational leadership in sectorial activity commensurate with the role as a primary resource person for International Medical Corps as required.
• Update the nutrition manager on the implementation of the CMAM/IYCF-E on weekly basis,
• Assign tasks among the staff according to the variation in workload, holidays, unplanned absences, or illness.
• Work with State MOH, and other officials to ensure all aspects of program understood and agreed to implement the program.
• Conduct Joint supportive supervision and capacity assessment of the OTP sites on monthly basis with State and I-GA nutrition focal person and incorporate the finding to the monthly progress report.
• Ensure referrals to the SC are monitored smoothly.
• Follow up management of stocks with the storekeeper; monitor rates of consumption and ensure supplies are ordered in a timely manner in liaison with the Nutrition Manager.
• Ensure all criteria are understood by the teams, including admission, discharge, and transfer to and from the various components of the program.
• Responsible for International Medical Corps' nutrition response and recovery activities across a wide range of actors within international Medical Corps, donors, host governments, UN, and NGO partners to ensure consistency of programming as directed.
• Strong negotiation skills with partners, host community and government officials.
• Actively participate and represent IMC in LGA nutrition Cluster meetings.
• Assist in the development of, or provide technical review for, emergency response proposals to be submitted by International Medical Corps to ensure that proposed activities and programs align with best practices in the nutrition sector. As appropriate, suggest new developments in the nutrition sector to International Medical Corps programming.
• Be fully aware of national policies, strategies and other initiatives and developments by the government and other stakeholders in nutrition. Regularly assess the implications for IMC's program and priorities of any changes in the operating environment in this sector and report on these to the Nutrition Manager and Nutrition Coordinator as required.
• Actively participate in surveys done at the Community level (KAP, SMART, Causal Analysis, Barriers, Coverage)
• Provide technical support and training where required to all team members and partners.
• Build the capacity of Technical, Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) and committees to deliver quality service and undertake participatory monitoring of the implementation of the project works and record lessons and reports.
• Prepare biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to line manager as well as feed into donor reports.
• Strengthen partnerships, institutional linkages and working relationships.
• Ensure that all staff fully complete and sign time sheets monthly for submission to Maiduguri office.
• Timely raise PRs and regularly update departmental Procurement tracking sheet (PTS)
• Ensure payments made locally are compliant with the Procurement & Authorization Chart with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Compile and consolidate weekly and monthly reports of the MIYCN & OTP Program in the mission.
• Supports the Stabilization Centre Program
• Carries out MIYCN & OTP program Monitoring and Supervision and monitor program gaps and report them to the Nutrition Program
• Facilitate and strengthen referral mechanism of the entire nutrition program.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Nursing, or another Medical related course; master’s in public health is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in nutrition work and implementation of nutrition intervention programs, including community mobilization, monitoring and evaluation aspects.
• Significant experience on community management of acute malnutrition and Infant feeding in Emergency in host communities/ IDP camp setting; Understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems.
• Proven ability and experience in planning and conducting formal training session on nutrition including CMAM and IYCF
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach local staff and community workers.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with children and their care takers.
• A willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
• Ability to deal with relations with local authorities as a Nutrition representative of IMC in the working areas.
• Ability to integrate into the local environment including awareness of political, religious, and economic aspects of the community.
• Excellent inter and intra-personal skills to ensure consistent positive relations with key stakeholders.
• Strong report writing and computer skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and local language.
• Commitment to and understanding of IMC's aims, values, and principles.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2023.

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

Job Title: Director, Country

Job ID.: 1873
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Country Director is directly responsible for the overall strategic planning, human resources, program design and implementation, program support operations, finance, administration, safety and security monitoring and evaluation supervision, expansion/development, and required reporting for the country program.
• The Country Director plays a strong leadership role through a high level of strategic leadership and effective advocacy.
• The Country Director sets direction, leads, maintains team morale, safety and welfare, and manages resources while maintaining oversight and accountability.
• S/he is ultimately accountable for all aspects of the country projects and ensuring that organizational setup is adapted to the operational context.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Program Management:

• Develop country specific strategic plan and proposals for programs in line with IMC’s global operational framework, considering country priority needs and in collaboration with country Senior Management Team (SMT).
• Coordinate with headquarters and country departments to design and implement high-quality programs, ensuring all programs are completed within time, within budget, achieving program objectives and in line with International Medical Corps principles, values, minimum standards, policies and strategic plans.
• Work closely with partners to identify a strategy for the maintaining and strengthening essential services and systems.
• Structure the country team for efficient operations and for accurate and timely collaboration and communication with headquarters, including the preparation and presentation of achievement of indicator targets, budget expenditure and procurement plans for monthly country-pipeline calls.
• Participate in writing and reviewing proposal applications.
• When applicable, provide technical inputs and assistance to programs with particular reference to financial management and reporting systems.
• Ensure Country Office participation in UN Clusters or other relevant coordination and other high level and operational coordination to ensure country programs are playing a vital role and to secure required support from the cluster coordination mechanism and the UN funding instruments such as CERF, CHF et
• Coordinate and lead monthly pipelines review and follow on adequation between spending and program implementation.
• Report regularly to headquarters, providing timely updates of all operational situational and project management developments.
• Ensure monitor, evaluate and report on all program activities and progress to headquarter office and donors.

Compliance:

• Oversee program operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with agency technical standards, policies and procedures, donor regulations and local laws.
• Facilitate investigations on violations of policies as appropriate.
• Oversee the preparation of annual work plans and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with local labor, NGO and technicality laws or present concerns to Senior Director / HQ Legal.
• Roll out protection risk assessment across all the projects and implement subsequent action plans.
• Support the implementation of the community-based feedbacks and response mechanisms across the mission.

Program Development:

• Develop a clear funding/resources mobilization strategy.
• Maintaining and expanding the country donor and financial portfolio based on the needs.
• Pursue new sources of donor funding and maintain adequate donor funding levels to sustain identified program and support activities, while meeting IMC technical standards and organizational policies, ensuring staff wellbeing.
• Leadership in proposal design and development, ensuring timey submission and providing inputs when applicable.
• Remaining aware of donor funding intention.
• Establish country partnerships to allow for collective organizations efforts through consortia.

Human Resources:

• Oversee the recruitment and selection of relevant qualified field staff, recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with supervisors.
• Collaborate with security team in country to maintain security of staff in the field locations.
• When needed, make site visits to facilities to provide operational support to field site staff and ensure programs are being conducted timely and according to project plan.
• Plan for and manage any program critical incident including medical evacuation
• Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff.
• Sign all contracts for employment.

Training / Capacity Building:

• Determine training needs for the field staff in coordination with relevant supervisors.
• Ensure senior national staff are trained to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs.
• Advocate and plan for professional development for expat and national staff.

Working Relationships:

• Maintain frequent communication with direct supervisor to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated.
• Work with Senior Management Team (SMT) to ensure the coordination of programs.
• When possible, ensure representation of the organization at task force meetings, assessment missions, camp coordination meetings, UN coordination meetings, INGO coordination meetings.
• Interface with national government and relevant agencies to ensure mutual understanding of programs and maximize resource distribution and allocation of available funds.
• Ensure Source and lobby for resources for staff wellbeing.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
• Overall responsibility for ensuring mission’s commitments towards donors and IMC’s requirements on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) requirements.
• Integrate MEAL into country strategies, frameworks, policies and plans.
• Include MEAL related roles and responsibilities to all staff who are responsible for program management and implementation.
• Direct country level management to adequately budget for MEAL activities across all grants.
• Ensures country level Community Based Feedback and Response Mechanism (CBFRM) procedure is in place, functioning, and adequately resourced.
• Ensures all highly sensitive complaints and feedback from the CBFRM are addressed and closed appropriately.
• Raises profile/awareness and importance of MEAL with other senior management members through routine review and briefing sessions.

Representation:

• Represent the organization and liaise with local and national authorities, UN, NGO, and donor agencies, to promote the organization’s programs, facilitate successful coordination of activities and ensure transparency and accountability to all stakeholders.
• Serve as the principal liaison with Donors on matters related to the program to ensure financial and programmatic accountability to Donors.
• Establish and update contact details of potential Donors in-country.
• Participate in Donor meetings and communicate relevant information to HQ.
• Work with key Donor Staff to develop and maintain optimum financial and programmatic relationship
• Ensure maximum visibility of the Agency amongst the NGO community.
• Lead the production of reports and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and standpoint with regard to internal and external actors.

Security:

• The Country Director is ultimately responsible for the security management of staff, operations, assets and directs country-specific response to security threats and incidents, up to and including management of evacuation.
• Monitor security level in collaboration with Country Security Management and consult with the HQ Global Security Senior Management to upgrade or downgrade level.
• Responsible for ensuring that Incident Report Forms are completed and submitted to HQ Security in a timely manner.
• Responsible for ensuring all staff are given a security briefing, and required documentation upon entry into the country.
• Ensure application and compliance of security protocols and policies.
• In cooperation with the Security Management, monitor the security situation and inform the HQ Security Management through weekly security reports.
• Ensure that country security guidelines, SOP’s and policies are updated twice annually (July 31 and January 31) including contingency planning for evacuation, in accordance with agency protocols and respected by all staff.
• Ensure adequate security funding is budgeted.
• Nominate security focal points at each operational site in country.
• Ensure Security staff in country are collecting and documenting local security related information (social & political context, external players, presence/reasons for conflict, military developments, political economy of armed groups), and communicating to the HQ Global Security Senior Management.
• Establish a reliable communication chain to disperse important information, whereby once the CD communicates a message, it is systematically passed on from one person to the next, with each person knowing who they are responsible for informing. (phone tree).
• Collaborate with local agencies to aid with security management.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Job Requirements

• Typically, a Master's Degree in Business, Health or Social Service related fields. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Typically, 12+ years proven progressive and significant experience in humanitarian programs and/or emergency repose, mainly in the health or related field (Health policy, health reforms); including 10+ years of project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training), skills in emergency/ development programs; including 5+ years of experience in a senior-level management position in a field-based post.
• Comprehensive knowledge and working experience with USAID/BHOFDA, CDC, UN, World Bank, EU, DFID and other key donors.
• Financial management acumen, including managing budgets, banking activities, contracts and negotiations.
• Experience managing procurement and logistical procedures and policies.
• Knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building, public private partnerships and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Strong writing, presentation and program development skills.
• Extensive fundraising and representational experience.
• Proven capabilities in leadership required.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2024.

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