Pact West Africa is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Monitoring, Evaluation, Result and Learning Manager
2.) Project Director
3.) Health Financing Specialist
4.) Monitoring Evaluation Result and Learning Assistant

Pact West Africa is a Non-Governmental Organization with over a decade of experience working in Nigeria to create thriving, resilient communities that are heard, capable, and vibrant. Pact West Africa started operations as Pact Nigeria in 2005, and builds capacity of civil society organizations and improves the livelihoods and health of the poor and marginalized in the society. Pact has 46 staff in Nigeria.

Location: Gombe
Duration: 2 months

Position Summary

• The MERL Manager will provide a range of investigative research.
• S/he will serve as a high-level technical and functional expert/lead to provide a comprehensive report on the PHC’s in Gombe state using  data and analyzing the Health system information system which providing an assessment of the critical gaps in the system Advise on exceptionally complex issues regarding health financing, human resource for health and service delivery & assist in the evaluation of the PHCs, highlight interventions that are required and make recommendation on how the state and its PHCs can implement these interventions.
• This is a local position and is contingent upon award

Key Responsibilities

• Support in the design of the project Performance Monitoring (Monitoring and Evaluation) Plans.
• Responsible for the development of relevant M&E tools, and formats for the project.
• Coordinate regular monitoring visits to Primary Health Care (PHCs) and the PHCDA technical data review meetings to access data quality and use.
• Provide a comprehensive report on the current state of Health Management Information System (HMIS) and identify the critical gaps.
• Conduct Supply Chain Assessment of the PHC system especially with regards to vaccines and essential medicines and provide data about the upstream and downstream management and coordination of the various supply chains servicing the PHC system, including the management capacity across the supply chain management system.
• Develop a situation analysis/report on the Human resource for Health (HRH) by providing in-depth insights into the state’s PHC management capacity to provide evidence to support the state in the development of a PHC management capacity strengthening plan.
• Investigate and provide report on the systems of health financing across all the PHCs
• Develop a situation analysis and identify gaps on Service Delivery in the state by providing data about access to basic services in hard-to-reach areas, looking at equity gaps in urban and rural areas and examining factors affecting demand such as cultural norms and practices, perception of quality, cost of care, geographical access.
• Support in developing an Impact Assessment Report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state PHC system
• Support in the development of a PHC system strengthening plan based on the results of all the diagnostics carried out.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in any of the following or related fields: Health Management, Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Evaluation Research, Statistics, or Economics
• At least 7 years of experience in health-related projects involving primary health care facilities in Nigeria
• Experience in designing, managing, and implementing results-based MEL activities. Strong preference for those that have led MEL for international donors.
• Demonstrated technical skills in developing assessment reports and evaluation briefs.
• Knowledge of the National Health Management Information System
• Demonstrated relevant technical skills in analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, with excellent organizational as well as English oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated supervisory skills, and ability to work well on a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc., and the ability to use various commercially available statistical software programs.

Application Closing Date
7th September, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume / CV and Cover Letter on their suitability to: pactnghr@pactworld.org using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.

Note

• All CV’s/resume/applications Must be in either word format or PDF.
• Applicants Must indicate the position applied for on the Subject of the mail. Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age.

Location: Gombe
Duration: 2 months

Position Summary

• The Project Director will provide overall technical leadership in quality improvement with a special focus on Health Systems Strengthening as a member of the central technical team.
• Coordinates technical work and advances program quality with attention to assessed gaps in the states PHCs.
• Specifically identify critical gaps and provide recommendations on health system strengthening as it applies to PHCs and its linkages with other sectors of the health system.
• This is a local position and is contingent upon award.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in the design of the project Performance Monitoring (Monitoring and Evaluation) Plans
• Provide technical leadership and technical assistance in developing a PHC system strengthening plan with a menu of phasing options for future programming and funding options.
• Lead in the assessment of current gaps in utilization and needs in the PHC’s facility infrastructure improvement.
• Develop a PHC system strengthening plan with a menu of phasing options for future programming and funding options along all six PHC system pillars.
• Develop a PHC service delivery plan.
• Provide technical support in investigating systems of health financing across all the PHCs
• Provide technical recommendation on Human Resource for Health (HRH) in the state
• Lead in the conduction of an Impact Assessment Report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state’s PHC system.
• Provide support with technical review on PHC assessment and evaluation documents developed by the principal investigator and the team
• Provide regular written/oral program progress updates, as requested
• Oversight of research staff conducting in-depth assessments of program activities

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Public Health or Social Sciences, or a related Degree relevant to the field of Public Health.
• At least eight years demonstrated experience in at least three of the following areas: health policy development and operationalization; quality improvement at health care facilities in Nigeria, capacity building among local organizations and/or host country government at various levels; health workforce and professional leadership development; program implementation, and monitoring and evaluation
• Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office), preference for a person with familiarity with mobile technology and an interest in technological innovations in public health practice.
• Ability to work independently, previous supervisory experience, and manage a high volume work flow
• A collaborative style, but an ability to get things done and deliver programs in a timely manner.

Application Closing Date
7th September, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume / CV and Cover Letter on their suitability to: pactnghr@pactworld.org using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.

Note

• All CV’s/resume/applications Must be in either word format or PDF.
• Applicants Must indicate the position applied for on the Subject of the mail. Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age.

Location: Gombe
Duration: 2 months

Position Summary

• The Health Finance Specialist is responsible for providing support in the areas of health financing, costing and public financial management.
• The Health Financing Specialist will work with the team to develop health financing approaches tailored to Gombe state and its primary health care facilities in their goal to achieving universal health coverage.
• This role requires a combination of exceptional analytical skills, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis as well the ability to effectively synthesize and visualize findings, and translate messages for various audiences.
• This is a local position and is contingent upon award

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of an investment case for health tailored to Gombe State to resonate with ministries of finance and/or other target agencies;
• Design and implement state studies to evaluate the cost of specific health interventions and programs;
• Develop a document that will guide the state ministry of health on budget planning & preparation, budget advocacy, and the development of state health financing strategies, including in-state resource mobilization;
• Carry out analyses on fiscal space, out-of-pocket spending, benefit incidence, or a state-wide health accounts exercise;
• Develop a financial resource allocation framework, including budget allocation criteria and a tool;
• Draft a recommendation/develop the design and implementation of performance-based financing (PBF) systems;
• Develop a strategy document on public financial management (PFM) for state-level stakeholders.
• Support in the production of high-quality written reports and presentations, including technical documents, project status reports, and policy briefs.

Basic Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Health Economics, Economics, or Public Health with a health financing focus;
• At least 7 years of relevant work experience in health financing and health economics;
• Experience working with ministries of health, Primary Health Care Development Agencies and finance, donors and implementing agencies, and strong communication skills to knowledgeably and effectively interact with key actors.
• Established track record of carrying out analytical work and preparing high-quality technical reports, policy briefing materials, and presentations.
• Strong quantitative skills and research capacity, proficiency in Stata or another statistics software is highly desirable, or maybe substituted by exceptional command of Excel;
• Strong and compelling writing skills;
• Fluent command of English; working proficiency in Hausa is desirable;

Application Closing Date
7th September, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume / CV and Cover Letter on their suitability to: pactnghr@pactworld.org using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.

Note

• All CV’s/resume/applications. Must be in either word format or PDF.
• Applicants Must indicate the position applied for on the subject of the mail. Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age.

Location: Gombe
Duration: 2 months

Position Summary

• The MERL Assistant will provide support to the Program team with the implementation of MERL and Program activities.
• This is a local position and is contingent upon award.

Key Responsibilities
Monitoring, Evaluation, Result and Learning role:

• Support the planning and implementation of surveys for the project.
• Support the conduct of baseline mapping and analysis activities in the PHC’s.
• Support in standardization of MERL tools and methodologies.
• Assist in the updating of databases.
• Support in collating and analyzing of data.
• Support in the development of an impact assessment report.
• Conduct data entry activities.
• Support in conducting supply chain assessment of the PHC system.
• Assist with desk review of existing assessments reports, identify and fill in gaps
• Perform other tasks as required.

Program Role

• Assist with preparation and submission of timely and quality activity reports, including field notes and success stories, to effectively capture lessons learned on the ground from the projects.
• Assist with desk review of existing assessments reports, identify and fill information gaps.
• Contribute to the review and tracking of all deliverables and milestones.
• Assist in developing and monitoring work plans and budgets, as well as associated deliverables and results/outputs.
• Ensure project progress against targets for capacity development performance indicators is regularly tracked in centralized M&E systems.

Minimum Requirements

• B.Sc in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Community or Public Health with at least 2 years of experience working in NGOs in the same capacity.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and any statistical packages (SPSS, STATA, EPIINFO, etc.);
• Experience with data form design, collection and data entry;
• Demonstrated ability to work with large quantities of data and convert it into understandable results.
• Ability to analyze and interpret large amount of information.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Excellent ability to communicate and maintain diplomatic and productive relations with the team; resourcefulness, flexibility and ability to work in a changing and challenging environment.
• Possess positive attitude, Self-motivated, independent, can deliver results under stress and timely manner, team worker, confident in dealing with people.

Application Closing Date
7th September, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume / CV and Cover Letter on their suitability to: pactnghr@pactworld.org using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.

Note

• All CV’s/resume/applications Must be in either word format or PDF.
• Applicants Must indicate the position applied for on the Subject of the mail. Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Conflict & Political Economy Specialist
2.) Project Management Associate

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves. It provides expert advice, training and grants support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries. It promotes technical and investment cooperation among nations.

Headquartered in New York City, the status of UNDP is that of an executive board within the United Nations General Assembly. The UNDP is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states. The organization operates in 177 countries, where it works with local governments to meet development challenges and develop local capacity.

Job ID: 32448
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Practice Area – Job Family: Capacity Development – CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Education & Work Experience: I-Master’s Level Degree – 5 year(s) experience
Grade: NOC
Vacancy Type: FTA Local
Posting Type: Common System
Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension

Background

• Nigerians continue to grapple with extreme adversity across the North-East Nigeria and the rest of the Lake Chad region where a recent surge in violence has uprooted tens of thousands more people, exacerbating an already dire crisis situation. An intractable extremist insurgency that has left tens of thousands of people dead, approximately 2.5 million displaced, and more than 10 million people in the region affected and in need. It is unlikely that security responses alone will be sufficient to address the complex factors that gave rise to the insurgency, and which continues to sustain it. There is increasing consensus that military efforts must be coupled with significant investments in complementary stabilization, peacebuilding and recovery activities to benefit the local population with both local and Lake Chad Basin (LCB) regional levels, if the security-humanitarian-development nexus around Lake Chad is to be effectively addressed.
• While robust national and multi-national military operations have re-taken territory previously controlled by Boko Haram, a new approach is required to consolidate these gains and establish the conditions necessary to transition from military to civilian responsibility for security, and from the provision of humanitarian assistance to the resumption of stalled development processes.  To this end, UNDP has launched Lake Chad Basin Regional Stabilization Facility, supporting four Lake Chad Basin countries (i.e., Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, and Chad) as well as LCB regional institutions, such as the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC).
• The Facility will act as a rapid-response package–delivering within 90 days of target area selection – that relevant authority can sequence with military operations as necessary, to ensure immediate follow-up in specific locations and curtail the ability of armed opposition groups to re-infiltrate and exploit any security vacuum or community perceptions of non-responsive Government by extending an organized and effective civilian security umbrella, consolidating military progress with development ‘dividends’ for the local population.
• The National Window of the Regional Stabilization Facility for Nigeria aims to address the needs of immediate stabilization in the target areas in North-East Region of Nigeria with high degrees of insecurity, promoting the phased transition of insecure areas toward greater security, and the reduction of current volatility whereby previously secure areas have become more rather than less vulnerable.
• There is need to undertake regular and sustained granular analysis of conflict risks and factors of resilience to ensure that the proposed interventions are appropriate and fully conforms with the principle of “do no harm.” A sustained political-economy analysis of conflicts  will also identify immediate stabilization and peacebuilding needs as a basis for  designing catalytic interventions.
• To this end, UNDP Nigeria is seeking qualified personnel to support conflict and political-economy analyses efforts with a focus on the North East but with extended support to other Northern States of Nigeria and the Lake Chad basin Region as a whole.
• The Specialist will also work alongside contracted experts or NGOs/CSOs to assure the quality of conflict analysis and other socio-economic assessments and ensure coordination with other specialists, UDNP staff, government officials and NGOs/CSOs to consolidate the analyses and disseminate the assessment results to relevant stakeholders.
• S/he will provide pertinent advice to UNDP senior management for designing and implementing immediate peacebuilding and stabilization measures including within the Stabilization Facility for North-East and related integrated conflict prevention and recovery programmes in Northern Nigeria.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of Crisis Prevention and Recovery Advisor, the Conflict and Political Economy Specialist will be responsible for the following functions and tasks:

• Support the design and implementation of sound conflict and political economy analyses and provide accurate information on the latest conflict dynamics and trends and socio-economic implications;
• Support day-to-day activities related to conflict and political economy analyses and community conflict surveillance mechanism to capture early-warning signs for harmful factors for the programme interventions, including technical guidance to local and international consultants and NGO/CSO partners and coordination with other programme teams and the key stakeholders;
• Provide policy advice and technical inputs to the Stabilization Facility Team and UNDP senior management as well as the respective stakeholders for designing effective immediate stabilization interventions, monitoring impacts (both positive and negative) of stabilization interventions in the beneficiary communities as well as the NE Nigeria and Lake Chad Basin Region as a whole.

Specific Functions/Results Expected
Ensure effective formulation and implementation of programme strategies for conflict and political economy analyses throughout the programme management cycle of the Stabilization Facility and related initiatives:

• Undertake thorough analyses and researches on the political, social and economic, and conflict situations in the NE and Northern regions of Nigeria including in programme target communities and provide substantive inputs to the Stabilization Facility and other related programmes/projects in the CO;
• Identify the areas for support and interventions on conflict analysis, conflict surveillance mechanism, and conflict mitigation in line with the current context of Northern Region;
• Develop a methodology, approach, and workplan to analyze the conflict context dynamics in the target communities/areas in Northern Region and regularly update the analysis results and data;
• Design the detailed implementation plan of the identified interventions for conflict and political economy analyses, including identification of potential implementing partners, methodologies, and coordination mechanisms;
• Establish a mechanism to constantly capture information on conflict dynamism and other socio-economic trends in the target communities and consolidate the analyses;
• Liaise and coordinate with experts/staff in relevant projects in CO, to ensure collaboration and sharing of the analysis activity results and lessons learnt.

Support day to day activities related to conflict and political economy analyses and community surveillance mechanisms, focusing on result management, quality assurance and oversight:

• Support NE Stabilisation Facility and cohesion building programmes through providing technical support to ensure the project activities are implemented in a conflict-sensitive manner and promptly report to the Senior Management of the Stabilization Facility and relevant actors whenever the issues that require their attention arise;
• Support the design and undertake conflict and political-economy analysis activities through community mobilization, establishing community consultation groups, including vulnerable target population (e.g., women, disability, social minorities etc.) and promoting consultations with relevant parties to identify the need gaps and UNDP’s entry points for catalytic effects;
• Provide technical support to design conflict and political-economy analyses in an inclusive and participatory manner with all concerned parties and manage the conflict analyses and surveillance mechanisms;
• Provide technical advice to national/international consultants and NGOs/CSOs for conflict analyses and implementation of project activities;
• Support selection, recruitment and training of local volunteers on conflict surveillance, dispute resolution and mediation, including Sexual & Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and human rights in the target communities;
• Prepare reports, information materials, and publications on the conflict and political-economy analysis activities.

Provide top-quality advisory services to the Programme Team, UNDP Nigeria, Government, donor partners and other key stakeholders and ensure facilitation of knowledge building and management:

• Provide policy advice and technical inputs to the Stabilization Facility Team and ongoing Peacebuilding, Social Cohesion and Recovery programmes as well as the respective stakeholders for designing conflict sensitive interventions, monitoring impacts of the interventions and undertaking necessary countermeasures;
• Ensure timely and effective dissemination of analysis results on the latest trends in conflict, political and socio- economic situations and other relevant areas that can have an impact on the delivery of the project results;
• Support organization of roundtable discussions, briefing sessions, and presentation to internal and external audiences on conflict/socio-economic trends in the target communities, Northern Regions, NE Nigeria, and Lake Chad Basin Region;
• Undertake outreach activities and coordinate with UN System actors and other organizations in the field of conflict analysis and peace-studies to create synergies and collaboration including participation in Task Forces and other ad-hoc internal working groups on cross-cutting themes as requested;
• Provide policy advice to strengthen synergies and partnerships with other actors, such as CSOs/NGOs, the governments, academic institutions and the international organizations for greater positive impacts of conflict analysis/assessment activities;
• Provide technical support to strengthen the capacity of staff and community groups for advocacy, communications, and tools on conflict analysis and monitoring, including utilization of social media and other innovative communication tools;
• Engage in Community of UNDP Practice within the area of crisis management, conflict analysis and peacebuilding to support knowledge sharing and documentation of best practice.

Impact of Results:

• The key results have impact on effective positioning of UNDP in the broader Northern States of Nigeria including the North East through sound conflict and political economy analyses, which informs the design and implementation of area-specific, conflict responsive and flexible programming.

Requirements, Skills and Experience
Education:

• Nigerian national with a minimum of Master’s Degree in International Conflict / Peace Studies, International Development / Relations, Economics, Political Science, with a focus on peace and conflict studies.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and implementing local level and/or national level conflict and context analysis; strengthening early warning systems and programs in conflict-affected environments
• Extensive experience in undertaking action research, socio-political analysis of development dynamics in conflict contexts
• Rich understanding of and previous working experience in Nigeria’s North East and the Lake Chad Basin
• Understanding of the political, social and cultural background of the Lake Chad Region is critical
• Excellent analytical and writing skills, including political/context analysis skills;
• Extensive experience in strategy and programme development in conflict settings including Prevention of Violent Extremism.
• Knowledge of analytical tools employed in crisis-affected/fragile contexts.
• Expertise in incorporating political economy analysis   learning into program design, monitoring, evaluation, indicator development, impact analysis, and collaborative learning
• A high degree of political and cross-cultural sensitivity
• Experience drafting user-friendly knowledge products such as toolkits, methodologies, analytical documents, policy papers, project and program documents, baseline studies, desk reviews, and comparative studies.
• Functionally related professional management skills including remote office management;
• Strong leadership and team-building skills in complex and conflict settings
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, as well as experience in the handling of web-based management systems.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in spoken and written English, Hausa or  Kanuri is a requirement.

Competencies

Core
Innovation – Ability to make new and useful ideas work:

• Conceptualizes and analyses problems to identify issues, underlying problems and how they relate
• Contributes creative, practical ideas and approaches to deal with challenging situation
• Strives for quality client-centered services (internal/external) when making decisions and taking actions.

Leadership – Ability to persuade others to follow:

• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills required
• Ability to plan own work, manage conflicting priorities, report on work progress and delivery outputs in a punctual manner
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Sets clear performance goals and standards; execute responsibilities accordingly.

Communication – Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform:

• Strong communication (spoken and written) skills and ability to articulate ideas in a clear, concise style
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.

Delivery – Ability to get things done:

• Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals
• Ability to lead strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources
• Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage transactions, financial analysis and reporting.

Technical/Functional
Primary – Communications and Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to foster good working relations with various persons, good working knowledge of information and computer technology.
• Understanding the challenges of working in a multi-cultural environment and working in  a  crisis setting
• Excellent writing skills in English.

Secondary – Knowledge Management:

• Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge
• Demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge to meet responsibilities and post requirements with excellence
• Uses ICT and web-based management systems effectively as a tool and resource
• Is motivated & demonstrates a capacity to pursue personal developments & learn.

Partnership Management:

• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to motivate staff and mobilize colleagues and partners in the best interest of achieving results.

Application Closing Date
13th September, 2020.

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

Important Applicant Information / Notice

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Job ID: 32304
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Practice Area – Job Family: Crisis Prevention and Recovery – DISASTER RISK REDUCATION
Grade: G6
Vacancy Type: FTA Local
Posting Type: External
Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension

Background

• One of the poorest and most environmentally degraded regions in the world, the West African Sahel region is also considered one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to climate change, with temperature increases projected to be 1.5 times higher than the rest of the world. Climate vulnerability is compounded by the region’s high dependence on rain-fed agriculture and its natural resources to support food security and livelihoods, high population growth, rapid and unplanned urbanization, environmental degradation, deepening poverty levels, governance challenges and low socio-economic development, and chronic humanitarian crises due to recurrent drought, flooding, food insecurity, epidemics and violent conflict. These factors increase the fragility of communities while recurrent disasters have been causing a continuous deterioration of livelihoods, exposing people to deeper poverty and food insecurity and undermining their resilience to future shocks and stresses, with varying impacts on different social groups such as women, children, the elderly, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. The cumulative impacts of these events have been eroding hard-earned development gains, while undermining recovery from the various crises as well as the resilience to future crises.
• The development challenge presented above highlights the unique opportunity for supporting the Western Sahel through African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its member states to take integrated and holistic approaches to disaster and climate risk-informed development that contributes to building resilience of the whole region. UNDP has sought to strengthen the policy and institutional capacities of Western Sahel countries in understanding the multi-dimensional risks that the region face and devising mechanisms that anticipate and respond to these challenges. In this regard, UNDP Regional Service Centre of Africa developed a regional project Strengthening capacities for disaster risk reduction and adaptation for Resilience in the Sahel Region: fostering risk-informed solutions for sustainable development, which is anchored in the Regional Programme.
• The main objective of this regional initiative is that regional institutions and national governments have institutionalized and domesticated risk-informed development planning, programming and investment for resilience building.
• With funding from the Swedish Government (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency – SIDA), the Sahel Resilience Project proposes to strengthen the Sahel regional capacity in fostering risk-informed development through a multi-country approach. The change expected to be achieved through this Project is that Sahel regional institutions and national governments have institutionalized and domesticated risk-informed development planning, programming and investment for gender-responsive resilience building. The project focuses on seven Sahel countries (Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal, Mauritania, Chad, Niger and Nigeria).
• The Regional Project will be implemented in partnership with the African Union, Regional Economic Commissions and Institutions (ECOWAS, Lake Chad Basin Commission, CILLS/AGRHYMET), UN Women and academia/research-based institutions (Peri-Peri U). The Project Team will be housed within the Humanitarian Division of the ECOWAS Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs in Abuja.
• The Project Administrative will work under the guidance of the Project Manager and in close collaboration with the ECOWAS Humanitarian Division, and ECOWAS Operations and Finance Teams. The Project Administrative will report directly to the Project Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Administrative Associate provides project and administrative services in support of the Regional Resilience Project.
• This includes project support in financial management, planning, implementation, administrative support, reporting and information management.
• The Associate implements UNDP’s policies, rules and regulations.
• The Associate will identify and help resolve bottlenecks, clarify and interpret procedures in terms of project management practices.
• The Associate will also work in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams in the UNDP Nigeria country office for resolving complex project-related issues and information delivery.

Specifically, the Project Administrative Associate will be responsible for the following three key result areas:

Support to the implementation, management and monitoring of the Project:

• Providing project management support;
• Tracking, monitoring and reporting on the use of project resources;
• Maintaining project budget;
• Confirmation of availability of funds prior to review by supervisor; creating vendor set-up information in Atlas;
• Ensuring the compliance of project implementation and general operations;
• Generating reports and information on implementation of projects and project status.

General operational and administrative support to the Project Management Team:

• Assisting the Project Manager and DRR Specialist administratively;
• Coordinating and writing briefing materials and reports for meetings;
• Processing Travel Requests, including timely follow-up action on medical/security clearance;
• Providing administrative and logistical support for meetings, workshops, trainings, conferences, retreats and any other special events;
• Handling the communication work related to the project;
• Taking care of and assisting procurement of staff, goods and services;
• Organizing and preparing agendas and minutes of meetings and tracking follow-up actions;
• Organization and coordination of workshops, conferences, retreats, etc.

Management of the project’s documentation portfolio:

• Preparing information for the audit of the project;
• Editing and translating reports as necessary for in-house dissemination and/or publication;
• Coordination of assets management and timely preparation and submission of periodic inventory reports;
• Proper control of supporting documents of funds and activities;
• Collecting and disseminating information related to the project;
• Support the identification of clear and achievable financial targets, a realistic plan to reach them.

Competencies
Core:

Innovation:

• Ability to make new and useful ideas work Level 3: Adapts deliverables to meet client needs.

Leadership:

• Ability to persuade others to follow Level 3: Proactively seeks and recognizes the contributions of others.

People Management:

• Ability to improve performance and satisfaction Level 3: Appropriately involves team in different stages of work and decision-making.

Communication:

• Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform Level 3: Expresses information and views with adaptive reasoning and appreciation for complexity and variation.

Delivery:

• Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement Level 3: Takes responsibility for addressing critical situations and delivering core value.

Technical/Functional:

• Financial Planning and Budgeting.

Level 3: Implement & Manage:

• Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work.
• Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures.

Level 3: Implement & Manage:

• Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work.
• Building Strategic Partnerships.

Level 3: Implement & Manage:

• Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work.
• Results-Based Programme Development and Management.

Level 3: Implement & Manage:

• Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work.
• Knowledge of UN and intergovernmental financial management processes.
• Level 3: Implement & Manage: Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating the ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work.
• Project monitoring and financial reporting.

Level 3: Implement & Manage:

• Exercises skills and knowledge independently, demonstrating ability to manage self and team responsibilities, in area of work.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Secondary Education, preferably with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance. University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and Social Sciences would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

• Six years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience (three years with University Degree) is required at the national or international level, in West Africa. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English and working knowledge of French.

Application Closing Date
Midnight New York, USA; 5th September, 2020.

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

Note

• UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
• UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc (Julius Berger) is a leading construction company offering integrated solutions and related services. Julius Berger specializes in executing complex works that require the highest level of technical expertise and Nigeria-specific know how.

We appreciate your interest in our company. Our success largely depends on the passion, precision and competence of our employees from. Become part of our team and help us in the realization of innovative and pioneering engineering projects. Experienced professionals and young professionals, we offer opportunities in technical and commercial fields. Take the chance and apply online with us.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions:

Location: Nigeria / Africa.
Start Date: October 1st, 2020

Tasks

• Warehouse management, documentation, reporting on the consumption and inventory of building materials
• Quality control in cooperation with our laboratory
• Preparation of orders for materials, transport services in cooperation with the warehouse management and the commercial manager
• Coordination of suppliers and transport companies in terms of time and quality
• Leading a team of local employees

Conditions

• Completion of a commercial apprenticeship
• Confident handling of MS Office and SAP
• Several years of experience in purchasing / administration
• Experience abroad is an advantage
• Good English knowledge

Offer

• In addition to a friendly international team, you can expect varied and demanding activities in an independent area of ​​responsibility
• We offer a modern work infrastructure, performance-related remuneration and foreign allowances with a low tax burden
• Accommodation in the company’s own camp is provided free of charge
• Safe on the move: International SOS is our partner when it comes to travel safety, health care and medical advice for employees before and during a trip abroad. In addition, the JBN offers medical care on site

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Location: Onitsha, Anambra

Job Summary

• We are in need of a Senior Foreman, Bridge Construction (m / f / d) in Onitsha, Nigeria for our bridge construction project – 2nd River Niger Bridge.

Tasks

• Reporting to the site management on site
• Responsibility for the practical implementation of construction activities on-site with a special focus on the challenges in cantilever BCM and ILM of bridges. Tasks in this position
• Support of the site manager in the coordination and monitoring of subcontractors, job changes, deployment planning (working hours and shifts)
• Monitoring of performance goals and targets
• Control and acceptance of the respective construction steps
• Guiding and checking local workers / specialist foremen
• Responsible for the implementation of HSE and QA / QC plans
• Identifying and evaluating problems.

Conditions

• Completed training as a steelworker or carpenter, proven work experience of more than 10 years in bridge construction work, especially in BCM (Balanced Cantilever Method)
• Additional qualification as a master / foreman
• Good knowledge of construction details and relevant building regulations, safety regulations and quality standards
• Good leadership skills, conflict and crisis management
• Fluent in English
• Experience abroad is an advantage.

Offer

• In addition to a friendly international team, you can expect varied and demanding activities in an independent field of activity
• We offer modern work infrastructure, performance-related pay and foreign allowances with a low tax burden
• Accommodation in the company’s own camp is provided free of charge
• Safe on the move: International SOS is our partner for travel safety, health care and medical advice for employees before and during a trip abroad. In addition, the JBN offers medical care on site.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Location: Onitsha, Anambra (On our bridge construction project 2nd River Niger Bridge)

Tasks

• Reporting to the project management
• Planning and coordination of all construction activities on the main bridge on site with a special focus on the challenges in cantilever construction (BCM and ILM)
• Preparation of internal and external reports
• Detailed project review to ensure compliance with the planned work results / objectives
• Coordination and support of international and local staff, as well as subcontractors
• Work preparation (personnel, equipment, tools, materials), scheduling and tracking of developments and costs
• Responsible for the implementation of HSE and QA / QC plans (risk analyzes)
• Handling and mitigation of possible risks, particularly with regard to safety

Conditions

• Completed degree in civil engineering (Bachelor / Master / Dipl. Ing. FH / TU)
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable function /  experience in bridge construction and cantilever construction (BCM and ILM)
• Ideally, you already have international experience
• Technical competencies and expertise
• Good written and spoken English knowledge

Offer

• In addition to a friendly international team, you can expect varied and demanding activities in an independent area of responsibility.
• We offer a modern work infrastructure, performance-related remuneration and foreign allowances with a low tax burden
• Accommodation in the company’s own camp is provided free of charge
• Safe on the move: International SOS is our partner when it comes to travel safety, health care and medical advice for employees before and during a trip abroad. In addition, the JBN offers medical care on site

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Location: Nigeria

Tasks

• Reporting to construction management
• Guidance and supervision of local workers in compliance with the work plan
• Work preparation, monitoring of concrete work, formwork and scaffolding according to specifications
• Communicating the performance goals and specifications
• Shift schedule (working hours / shifts)
• Identify and evaluate problems
• Responsible for the implementation of HSE and QA / QC plans

Conditions

• Completed training as a carpenter or bricklayer, proven work experience of more than 10 years in infrastructure construction work – preferably in bridge construction and larger concreting work and formwork (PERI / DOKA)
• Good knowledge of construction details, building regulations, safety regulations and quality standards
• Fluent in English
• Experience abroad is an advantage

Offer

• In addition to a friendly international team, you can expect varied and demanding activities in an independent area of ​​responsibility
• We offer a modern work infrastructure, performance-related remuneration and foreign allowances with a low tax burden
• Accommodation in the company’s own camp is provided free of charge
• Safe on the move: International SOS is our partner when it comes to travel safety, health care and medical advice for employees before and during a trip abroad. In addition, the JBN offers medical care on site

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Location: Nigeria

Tasks

• Reporting to the project management
• Preparation of internal and external reports
• Detailed project review to ensure compliance with the planned work results / goals
• Coordination and support of the international and local staff as well as the subcontractors
• Responsible for the implementation of HSE and QA / QC plans (risk analyzes).

Conditions

• Completed a Degree in Civil Engineering (Bachelor’s / Master’s / Dipl. Ing. FH / TU)
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable position – especially in infrastructure projects
• Ideally, you already have international experience
• Technical competencies and expertise
• Good written and spoken English knowledge.

Offer

• In addition to a friendly international team, you can expect varied and demanding activities in an independent field of activity
• We offer modern work infrastructure, performance-related pay and foreign allowances with a low tax burden
• Accommodation in the company’s own camp is provided free of charge
• Safe on the move: International SOS is our partner for travel safety, health care and medical advice for employees before and during a trip abroad. In addition, the JBN offers medical care on site.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Location: Nigeria

Tasks

• Design coordination and coordination with our office in Wiesbaden
• Control of material procurement
• Internal monthly reporting to our project management
• Quantity determination and invoicing
• Cost and quality control
• Performance reports and general in-house reporting, monitoring of performance targets
• Control of the work calculation
• Control of suppliers, subcontractors and the associated logistics

Conditions

• Completed Degree in Civil Engineering (Bachelor / Master / Dipl. Ing. FH / TU)
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable position
• Ideally, you already have international experience
• Technical competencies and expertise
• Good written and spoken English knowledge

Offer

• In addition to a friendly international team, you can expect varied and demanding activities in an independent area of ​​responsibility
• We offer a modern work infrastructure, performance-related remuneration and foreign allowances with a low tax burden
• Accommodation in the company’s own camp is provided free of charge
• Safe on the move: International SOS is our partner when it comes to travel safety, health care and medical advice for employees before and during a trip abroad. In addition, the JBN offers medical care on site

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Location: Abuja

Tasks

• Monitoring of contract management
• Customer acquisition and preparation of tenders
• Reporting to regional management
• Monitoring the technical implementation / specifications
• Cost-optimized use of personnel
• Control of the performance plan, calculation and result control.

Conditions

• Completed a Degree in Civil Engineering (Bachelor’s / Master / Dipl. Ing. FH / TU)
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a comparable position
• Ideally, you already have international experience
• Technical competencies and expertise
• Good written and spoken English knowledge.

Offer

• In addition to a friendly international team, you can expect varied and demanding activities in an independent field of activity
• We offer modern work infrastructure, performance-related pay and foreign allowances with a low tax burden
• Accommodation in the company’s own camp is provided free of charge
• Safe on the move: International SOS is our partner for travel safety, health care and medical advice for employees before and during a trip abroad. In addition, the JBN offers medical care on site.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Location: Nigeria

Tasks

• Evaluation of the data and creation of documentation with the help of measurement data processing programs and using CAD technology
• Administration, processing and checking of survey data as a basis for planning
• Surveying support for buildings and infrastructure projects
• Coordination and guidance of a local team

Conditions

• Successfully completed studies in the field of surveying
• In-depth knowledge of MS Office applications as well as common CAD and measurement software
• Relevant professional experience in a comparable field of activity
• Fluent in English
• Good cost and management awareness
• Ability to work in a team, flexibility and entrepreneurial, analytical thinking

Offer

• In addition to a friendly international team, you can expect varied and demanding activities in an independent area of ​​responsibility.
• We offer a modern work infrastructure, performance-related remuneration and foreign allowances with a low tax burden
• Accommodation in the company’s own camp is provided free of charge.
• Safe on the move: International SOS is our partner when it comes to travel safety, health care and medical advice for employees before and during a trip abroad. In addition, the JBN offers medical care on site.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Location: Nigeria

Tasks

• General new installations, monitoring and maintenance of our HVAC systems
• Responsible for air-cooled liquid cooling systems, cold rooms, air handling devices and control systems, DX air conditioning systems
• Supervision and supervision of subcontractors
• Coordination, monitoring and documentation of regular system tests
• Supervision of new construction and renovation measures

Conditions

• Completed professional training as a System Mechanic for sanitary, heating and air conditioning technology with appropriate professional experience or relevant further training in the area of ​​heating, ventilation, cooling and air conditioning, e.g. as a master craftsman or a state-certified technician
• Good knowledge of building technology
• Independent, responsible, solution and goal-oriented way of working
• Confident and friendly demeanor as well as a high degree of reliability and commitment
• Good English knowledge.

Offer

• In addition to a friendly international team, you can expect varied and demanding activities in an independent field of activity
• We offer modern work infrastructure, performance-related pay and foreign allowances with a low tax burden
• Accommodation in the company’s own camp is provided free of charge
• Safe on the move: International SOS is our partner for travel safety, health care and medical advice for employees before and during a trip abroad. In addition, the JBN offers medical care on site.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Location: Onitsha, Anambra

Tasks

• Organization and professional execution of all necessary repair, maintenance and service work on our stationary systems and construction equipment in existing workshops equipped according to European standards, as well as mobile in the field service on the construction sites
• Guiding and leading local employees
• Spare parts disposition

Conditions

• Completed machine master training
• Several years of professional experience in the field of construction equipment, plant or agricultural machine technology
• In-depth knowledge in dealing with diagnostic and spare parts systems from various manufacturers
• Experience in handling equipment from manufacturers Caterpillar, JCB, Hamm, Grove, Atlas Copco, WIRTGEN, Kleemann, Vögele, BOMAG and Liebherr is an advantage
• Good English language skills.

Offer

• A performance-related remuneration and foreign allowances with a low tax burden
• An interesting job in an experienced international team
• Accommodation is provided in company camps

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Location: Abuja

Tasks
AFP Furniture Production with 350 employees is a subsidiary of Julius Berger Nigeria PLC and one of the leading manufacturers in the furniture and interior design sector. Projects for private customers, state institutions and in-house interior fittings are implemented across the country. Your tasks include:

• Participation in the optimization of the planning of the material and production flow
• Support in the implementation of measures for quality improvement, productivity and reduction of rejects
• Accompaniment of coordination processes between design, production, purchasing and logistics

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (from the 4th semester)
• Good knowledge of German and English
• User knowledge MS Office
• Knowledge of CAD-CAM desirable
• Current certificate of enrollment
• Interest in working in multicultural, international project teams
• Initiative

Duration of Use:

• 5-6 months (Please be sure to state your desired period!)

Offer

• Attractive remuneration
• Assumption of flight costs
• Payment of visa and vaccination costs
• Free accommodation in company camps
• Information event

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Location: Nigeria

Tasks

• Management of the mechanical engineering area of ​​a large construction site
• Construction of construction site equipment and economical use of equipment
• Repair and maintenance of construction machinery and equipment
• Device management as well as disposition and coordination
• Ordering of spare parts and materials / warehousing
• Ensuring the required quality standards for repair, service, process engineering, productivity and operational safety
• Work preparation, management and planning of personnel
• Reporting of warranty and goodwill damage
• Job accounting
• Electricity generation (generators), electrical equipment
• Water extraction and treatment
• Operation of rock crushing plants as well as asphalt and concrete mixing plants

Qualifications

• Completed degree in mechanical engineering (FH / TU) or a comparable qualification
• Mechanical engineer or young engineer
• Relevant professional experience in a comparable position as well as international experience (ideally outside of Europe)
• English knowledge in spoken and written
• Good IT-Skills
• Good communication skills, open-mindedness, teamwork and enthusiasm

Offer

• In addition to a friendly international team, you can expect varied and demanding activities in an independent field of activity.
• We offer modern work infrastructure, performance-related remuneration and foreign allowances with a low tax burden
• Accommodation in the company’s own camp is provided free of charge.
• Safe on the move: International SOS is our partner for travel safety, health care and medical advice for employees before and during a trip abroad. In addition, the JBN offers medical care on site.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Note: Would you like to support us in this demanding task in a challenging environment? Then convince us. We look forward to receiving your complete application documents with details of your possible starting date and your salary expectations.