Deloitte – The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO) is sub regional intergovernmental organization which was established in 2002 with the mission of reducing HIV impact on interregional trade in West Africa. Within the framework of the New Funding Mechanism, the Global Fund (GF)grant allocated to ALCO took new directions. This grant focuses on a gradual transition of HIV prevention services to national programs and a reposition of interventions toward strengthening community system as well as the defense of human rights. The grant covers the period from 2016 to 2018.
Aware of the challenges in the framework of the implementation of this grant, ALCO undertook actions in order to efficiently manage the resources which will be made available in the framework of this funding. To this effect, ALCO is launching this call for applications for the vacant position in favour of the nationals from the 5 member countries (Cote d’ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria).
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
PROCUREMENT SPE…T
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO) is sub regional intergovernmental organization which was established in 2002 with the mission of reducing HIV impact on interregional trade in West Africa. In fact, in view of the increase of migrations on main roads and fostering economic growth, the Heads of States of member countries namely the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria put in place this organization to facilitate road transit and transport as well as the development and implementation of a sub regional HIV/AIDS response.
During its first ten (10) years of service provision, ALCO largely contributed to the improvement of border posts environment and hospital infrastructures from Abidjan to Lagos, STIS and AIDS treatment, as well as the reduction of travelers’ transit time.
Within the framework of the New Funding Mechanism, the Global Fund (GF)grant allocated to ALCO took new directions. This grant focuses on a gradual transition of HIV prevention services to national programs and a reposition of interventions toward strengthening community system as well as the defense of human rights. The grant covers the period from 2016 to2018.
Aware of the challenges in the framework of the implementation of this grant, ALCO undertook actions in order to efficiently manage the resources which will be made available in the framework of this funding. To this effect, ALCO is recruiting a Procurement Spe…t who will be based at ALCO’s headquarters in Cotonou/Benin.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Administrative and Financial Manager, the Procurement Spe…t will work in close collaboration with ALCO’s Experts (Health, logistics, Monitoring Evaluation, finance etc.)
He will be particularly carry out the following duties:
Develop the specifications of contracts to be awarded in the framework of GF project
Participate in the whole procurement process from the opening of tenders to the conclusion of contracts
Monitor the implementation of contracts;
Develop appropriate supply procedures according to the standards of Global Fund, the World Bank, and other potential partners
Update procurement plans;
Ensure proper receipt of goods and monthly reports;
Inspect and submit to the Executive Secretary (for approval) performance contracts and contracts award letters
Supervise and coordinate the preparation of periodic reports related to procurement
Check and submit for the approval of the Executive Secretary bids opening reports as well as offers analysis reports;
Prepare resupply requests; and both national and international calls for tenders. Ensure deadlines of various steps of the call for tenders. Create tenders evaluation committees. Participate in the evaluations of tenders and draft reports accordingly.
Develop in collaboration with concerned colleagues the terms of reference for experts in short terms, and prepare contracts to be submitted to the ES appreciation
Ensure that all procurement related documentations are available and comply with the requirements of GF and development partners;
Draft required contracts and reports for the approval of the ES; assess the performance of suppliers and intermediate procurement partners.
Must have good communication and drafting skills.
Must have good control of ALCO working languages (English and French) and excellent computer skills
REQUIRED PROFILE AND COMPETENCE
Must hold a graduate degree in Management, Business Law or any other related field of education
Must have additional training in Procurement
Must have proven five (05) years professional experience in a similar post ;
Must have at least 3 years experience in a project funded by a partner in development; prior experience in a management unit of Global Fund is an asset
Must have very good computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Must have good drafting and communication skills
Must have excellent French skills and good command of English
Must be a national of one of the five countries of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor
Must be able to work under pressure and have team spirit and initiative.
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
INTERNAL AUDITOR
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO) is sub regional intergovernmental organization which was established in 2002 with the mission of reducing HIV impact on interregional trade in West Africa. In fact, in view of the increase of migrations on main roads and fostering economic growth, the Heads of States of member countries namely the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria put in place this organization to facilitate road transit and transport as well as the development and implementation of a sub regional HIV/AIDS response.
During its first ten (10) years of service provision, ALCO largely contributed to the improvement of border posts environment and hospital infrastructures from Abidjan to Lagos, STIS and AIDS treatment, as well as the reduction of travelers’ transit time.
Within the framework of the New Funding Mechanism, the Global Fund (GF)grant allocated to ALCO took new directions. This grant focuses on a gradual transition of HIV prevention services to national programs and a reposition of interventions toward strengthening community system as well as the defense of human rights. The grant covers the period from 2016 to2018.
Aware of the challenges in the framework of the implementation of this grant, ALCO undertook actions in order to efficiently manage the resources which will be made available in the framework of this funding. To this effect, ALCO is recruiting an Internal Auditor who will be based at ALCO’s headquarters in Cotonou/Benin.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of ALCO’s PGB to whom (s)he is accountable through the chair, the internal auditor:
Plans and conducts audits/investigations of activities, processes or operations carried out on the grant funds:
Review the activities and processes to understand the nature of the operations, procedures and related internal controls in view of determining operational risks;
Review the activities and processes to understand the nature of the operations, procedures and related internal controls in view of determining operational risks;
Develop the annual audit plan from the mapping of risks that all activities and grant operational processes are exposed;
Determine the scope, nature and timing of audit activities;
Design audit procedures and programs;
Hold introductory meetings with corporate process owners concerning audit and program risk issues;
Share the internal audit charter with corporate process owners, the Coordination and any concerned actor before any internal audit mission;
Keep up to date all records of internal audit for supervision missions;
Determine to which extent established internal controls are effective and efficient in view of preventing and/or detecting errors and irregularities;
Check the accuracy of accounting and financial data of the program, SR and others ;
Detect and prevent irregularities and fraud by conducting unannounced investigations or upon request from PGB Chairman;
Advise the Coordination on the issues of accounting, reporting, monitoring and compliance with rules in view of preventing errors and irregularities;
Organize post-evaluation meetings with the Coordination and corporate process owners to discuss the conclusions and recommendations of the internal audit;
Ensure compliance with ALCO’s manual of administrative, accounting and financial procedures;
Prepares audit reports and submits them to PGB:
Express opinions on the relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of established control and procedures systems in view of achieving set goals and recommend corrective measures to improve both operations and internal control;
Produce a quarterly report on major risks and pertaining recommendations;
Ensure the monitoring of internal audit recommendations implementation to correct the weaknesses in internal controls;
Submit an annual report on the internal control of the Program, the strengths, weaknesses, and the updating of risks and recommendations matrix;
Examines the Program financial statements and audit reports:
Serve as a focal point or interface for external audit missions;
Give an opinion on external audit reports and propose an action plan with appropriate timetable in view of implementing the audit recommendations;
Ensure the implementation of recommendations action plan for the external audit;
REQUIRED PROFILE AND COMPETENCE
The incumbent must hold a minimum Master Degree in Audit, accounting, accounts management or any other related field of education;
Must have at least 5 years of professional experience in the area of audit or accounts management, in an accounting firm or internal audit department of a company or an internationally funded project;
A professional experience in health project management is an asset;
Must have good experience in the formulation and implementation of risk-based audit plans;
Must have thorough knowledge of rules and techniques of auditing projects and programs funded by international partners;
knowledge of procedures of Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an asset;
Must have strong interpersonal skills, (analytical and communication skills.Good command of writing skills and peculiar attention to details; strong integration capacity) ;
Highly self-directed,communicative, available, diligent, punctual and honest;
Must have excellent command of software applications commonly used; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS projects, accounting software, etc.
Ability to communicate fluently in English and or French, have good working knowledge of the other language;
Administrative and Financial Manager
Background and Justification
The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO) is sub regional intergovernmental organization which was established in 2002 with the mission of reducing HIV impact on interregional trade in West Africa. In fact, in view of the increase of migrations on main roads and fostering economic growth, the Heads of States of member countries namely the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria put in place this organization to facilitate road transit and transport as well as the development and implementation of a sub regional HIV/AIDS response.
During its first ten (10) years of service provision, ALCO largely contributed to the improvement of border posts environment and hospital infrastructures from Abidjan to Lagos, STIS and AIDS treatment, as well as the reduction of travelers’ transit time.
Within the framework of the New Funding Mechanism, the Global Fund (GF)grant allocated to ALCO took new directions. This grant focuses on a gradual transition of HIV prevention services to national programs and a reposition of interventions toward strengthening community system as well as the defense of human rights. The grant covers the period from 2016 to2018.
Aware of the challenges in the framework of the implementation of this grant, ALCO undertook actions in order to efficiently manage the resources which will be made available in the framework of this funding. To this effect, ALCO is recruiting an Administrative and Financial Manager who will be based at ALCO’s headquarters in Cotonou/Benin.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the direct supervision of theExecutive Secretaryto whom he is accountable, the Administrative and Financial Manager ensuresthe daily administrative and financial duties.
While assuming office, he is guided by:
ALCO statutory documents on administrative management;
Applicable and availablefinancial managementdocuments;
Global Fundguidelines especially financial procedures;
Decisions from the regional Coordination Committee;
Applicable and available projects programs documents in connection with Program Coordinators;
Guidelines and instructionsentrusted to him bythe Executive Secretary;
His main duty isto ensure the optimal operationsoftheAdministrative and financial managementregarding the program funded by Global Fund.He has under his supervisionthe administrative and financial staff, the procurement staff, the logistics staff and the pool of drivers under this program who are all accountable to.
His duties and responsibilities are:
The establishment of the main accounting and audit management documents:
Supervision of accounting exercise;
Validation of periodic financial reports;
Supervision of accounts closure and establishment of accounting records requested by ALCO Management in accordance with accounting standards applicable to ALCO (balance sheet, cash accounts, inventories, financial report, management report);
Preparation and participation in audit missions;
Preparation of accounting and financial information for donors upon their request;
Organization of financial meetings;
Budgetary management:
Preparation of ALCO overall annual budget and updating of budget table to be presented at Finance meetings;
Daily monitoring of the overall budget and expenditure incurred as compared to plan;
Preparation of budgets fornew projects;
Ensure projects budget monitoring;
Cash management:
Supervision of the opening, management and closure of the project bank accounts;
Preparation and monitoring of the project monthly and quarterly cash flow plan;
Daily monitoring of cash flow status;
Take appropriate decisions in terms of cash management in collaboration with the Executive Secretary;
Management of requests for disbursement from donors;
Management of disbursements in favor of projects implementing bodies;
Design and compliance with procedures and administrative management:
Update administrative and financial procedures;
Monitoring compliance with administrative and financial procedures;
Supervision of proper management of ALCO’s assets;
Supervision of accounts team;
Supervision of administrative activities (lease contract, cleaning contract, security contract, legal advice contract etc);
Supervision of the organization of workshops, seminars and meetings;
Human Resources Management:
Establish staff employment contracts;
Record-keeping for individual staff member;
Management of staff annual leave;
Ensure the monitoring of staff annual assessment;
Put in place procedures for the proper management of human resources;
Preparation and monitoring of staff training and development records;
Development of a training plan;
Organize periodic meetings with his team;
Monitoring of staff timesheet;
REQUIRED PROFILE AND COMPETENCE
The incumbent ALCO Administrative and Financial Managerwill have to meet the following qualifications and competence:
Must hold a minimum Master Degree in Accounting, Finance and Administration or any other related field of education;
Must have at leastten (10) yearswork experience with at least six(6) yearsin finance and administration;
Must have at least 2 years of experience as a supervisor;
Must have experience in institutional capacity development;
Must have good analytical, organizational and planning capacity;
Must have good interpersonal communication skills;
Must have good control over both spoken written French and English;
Must have very good computer skills (Accounting software, Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook);
Must demonstrate results-driven planning and management;
Must demonstrate proven results in his experiences of programs and projects management as well as coordination at the national and/or at the international level;
Must have great listening, negotiation and persuasion capacity;
Must have thorough understanding of professional accounting software and computerized management systems adapted to development projects;
Must have good skills to work individually and as a team, be able to work under pressure;
Be highly motivated and self-directed, with a commitment to work within a group;
Must demonstrate proven experience in human resources management, particularly “coaching” and skills development;
Must demonstrate proven experience in collaboration with civil society organizations and development agencies including the United Nations;
Excellent knowledge of the environment of key actors involved in the fight against Aids, the actors in transport sector and the environment in west Africa;
Strong reading, analysis, synthesis and writing skills;
Solid decision-making capacity, must be proactive and able to workunder pressure;
Must have great listening, communication and negotiation skills;
Be good team player;
Must be able to work in a multicultural environment;
INFORMATION UNITS COORDINATOR/ BENIN – NIGERIA BORDERS
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO) is sub regional intergovernmental organization which was established in 2002 with the mission of reducing HIV impact on interregional trade in West Africa. In fact, in view of the increase of migrations on main roads and fostering economic growth, the Heads of States of member countries namely the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria put in place this organization to facilitate road transit and transport as well as the development and implementation of a sub regional HIV/AIDS response.
During its first ten (10) years of service provision, ALCO largely contributed to the improvement of border posts environment and hospital infrastructures from Abidjan to Lagos, STIS and AIDS treatment, as well as the reduction of travelers’ transit time.
Within the framework of the New Funding Mechanism, the Global Fund (GF)grant allocated to ALCO took new directions. This grant focuses on a gradual transition of HIV prevention services to national programs and a reposition of interventions toward strengthening community system as well as the defense of human rights. The grant covers the period from 2016 to2018.
Aware of the challenges in the framework of the implementation of this grant, ALCO undertook actions in order to efficiently manage the resources which will be made available in the framework of this funding. To this effect, ALCO is recruiting an Information Units Coordinator/ Benin – Nigeria Borders who will be based at ALCO’s headquarters in Cotonou/Benin.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Executive Secretary of ALCO, (s)he will carry out the following duties in the countries (s)he will be operating:
Develop in collaboration with SB and SSB a micro plan for the implementation of activities
Coordinate and supervise the implementation of all activities planned for the project in his area of operations.
Provide technical support to SB and (SSB) Sub Recipients (NGOS, health center, BAC etc) in order to facilitate the synergy and complementarity between ALCO ME activities and activities of the national body.
Train site officers and data collection officers in the use of collection tools in view of ensuring collection of quality data.
Train site officers in the proper use of computer tools (Excel).
Ensure data collection at the level of SB according to scheduled frequency (monthly, quarterly).
Ensure data collection tools are available on sites.
Maintain good records and proper archiving of both reports and data collection tools.
Conduct together with SB and SBB a monthly report on the implementation of activities in their micro planning.
Ensure the reliability and quality of data collected and transmitted by SB and SSB.
Establish a database for Global Fund project at concerned countries level, in view of regularly providing the system with general data base of various countries.
Ensure liaison with Focal Points at the level of National Aids Control Committee (NACC) on behalf of the project, as well as the collaboration with all relevant partners at countries level especially UNAIDS.
Organize quarterly missions in view of monitoring and verifying data at the level of both Sub Recipients and Sub Sub-recipients.
Participate in joint supervision missions with (National Aids Program) NAPand partners on the project sites.
Participate on behalf of ALCO in meetings organized by main partners, NAP/NACC., NACC, CCM, UNAIDS thematic group and report the project main achievements at the national level in his area of operations
Ensure non-duplication of data, targets and activities carried out in the framework of the project at the national level as well as the smooth implementation of the continuum of care.
Coordinate quarterly meetings nationally in collaboration with the Focal Point for the validation and dissemination of data validated by LFA and Global Fund in favor of the national body as well as partners.
Prepare periodic activities reports, and transmit information within time limits to ALCO Monitoring/Evaluation unit.
Provide technical support toNACC in the implementation of activities geared towards the fight against Aids.
Ensure that ALCO’s data are taken into account in HIV national reports.
Submit to the Executive Secretary, NAP/NACC., ALCO’s Focal Point at countries level, PGB/CCM and UNAIDS, quarterly and annual activities reports on the project achievements at countries level in his area of operations.
Upon request from Management provide to PGB/CRC and UNAIDS thematic group, quarterly and annual activities reports on the project achievements at countries level in his area of operations.
REQUIRED PROFILE AND COMPETENCE
The incumbent must hold a minimum four-year university degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, Medicine or Public Health, with at least 5 years professional experience in the field of HIV/AIDS.
The successful candidate must have proven experiences in public health/epidemiology, reproductive health, the planning and management of statistical data.
Must have demonstrated knowledge in monitoring evaluation and operational research including sentinel monitoring.
Must have proven competence in the use of computer tools (word processing, database management, data analysis, reporting, and good command of the Internet/intranet).
Must be able to assume his responsibilities with precision and within the prescribed time limit.
Must have good knowledge of the country’s health system especially the policy in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Must have proven experience of collaboration with local and international partners including NGOS, CBOS, and the private sector involved in the fight against HIV/Aids.
Must have at least two years of experience with Global Fund procedures, including the preparation of quarterly reports, development of budgeted action plans, and the preparation of quarterly control mission of LFA.
Must have participated in research and evaluations in health sector including the epidemiological monitoring.
Must have thorough knowledge of statistical software and database management system (Excel, Epi-Info , SPSS, ACCESS)
Must be able to work diligently and under pressure.
Must demonstrate good verbal and written communication with an aptitude for assistance/counseling
Must have excellent control of the French Language and good control of English reading and writing skills.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO) is sub regional intergovernmental organization which was established in 2002 with the mission of reducing HIV impact on interregional trade in West Africa. In fact, in view of the increase of migrations on main roads and fostering economic growth, the Heads of States of member countries namely the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria put in place this organization to facilitate road transit and transport as well as the development and implementation of a sub regional HIV/AIDS response.
During its first ten (10) years of service provision, ALCO largely contributed to the improvement of border posts environment and hospital infrastructures from Abidjan to Lagos, STIS and AIDS treatment, as well as the reduction of travelers’ transit time.
Within the framework of the New Funding Mechanism, the Global Fund (GF)grant allocated to ALCO took new directions. This grant focuses on a gradual transition of HIV prevention services to national programs and a reposition of interventions toward strengthening community system as well as the defense of human rights. The grant covers the period from 2016 to2018.
Aware of the challenges in the framework of the implementation of this grant, ALCO undertook actions in order to efficiently manage the resources which will be made available in the framework of this funding. To this effect, ALCO is recruiting a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer who will be based at ALCO’s headquarters in Cotonou/Benin.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Executive Secretary, in collaboration with health authorities, partners as well as ALCO’s team, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will:
Develop, implement and evaluate the Project Monitoring Evaluation Plan and measure both the progress and performance of the project at programmatic level;
Develop/review data collection tools, train the users of these tools on their correct use;
Ensure complete and timely reporting through the implementation of an efficient data management system from the provision of data collection tools to reporting;
Ensure the analysis of data from Information Unit, health centers and NGOS;
Ensure data quality through the establishment of a data Quality Assurance system;
Provide Technical Assistance to health centers, NGOS and the team in charge of Monitoring Evaluation of ALCO’s partners in data collection and analysis, data assessment and use between health providers in view of improving the quality of services offered;
Develop, implement and analyze together with Monitoring Evaluation team targeted assessments based on needs;
Provide technical support to the Ministry of Health and AIDS through NAP and the health information departments as well as health centers in the Monitoring Evaluation of HIV support service, including the development or review of tools such as patient records, registers and data management systems;
Provide support to the Ministry of Health and Aids in the assessment of HIV/AIDS programs, the development of new programs and the development or review of national indicators;
Establish a network of on-site data managers of ALCO in view of improving the quality of data generated and their analysis;
Oversee the monthly collection of support data from ALCO sites;
Develop the monthly and quarterly report drafted within deadlines;
Build the capacities of data managers from districts and health regions;
Ensure and supervise the implementation of on-site Monitoring Evaluation updated tools;
Manage the design and installation of Monitoring Evaluation equipment, the procurement of the equipment, training and maintenance in both health districts and training centers;
Oversee the development and implementation of data quality control system, data quality assurance for the activities of the programs as well as Data Quality Audit;
Provide support to ALCO research projects;
Establish and maintain good working relations with main State Workers, partners and NGOS;
Supervise the entire ALCO’s Monitoring Evaluation technical staff.
REQUIRED PROFILE AND COMPETENCE
The incumbent candidate must hold a graduate degree in Statistics, Social Science or Medicine with a major in Public Health;
Must have been trained in Monitoring and Evaluation;
Must have over (05) years experience in health projects/programs monitoring and evaluation;
Must have very good experience in project management;
Must have proven experience in HIV activities data management;
Ability to develop a database is an asset;
Must have good knowledge of data management at health district level;
Must have good knowledge of the health system within ALCO’s member countries;
Must have good communication skills, work experience with at least one of the health information department of ALCO’s member countries;
Must be able to work under pressure and be a team player;
Must have good control of both written and spoken French and English;
Must have good knowledge of statistical software (Access, Epi Info, SPSS, …) and computer software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint );
Must be available to travel frequently (at least 25% of the time);
Must be able to work under pressure;
Must be able to work in a multicultural environment.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPE…T – DATA QUALITY
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO) is sub regional intergovernmental organization which was established in 2002 with the mission of reducing HIV impact on interregional trade in West Africa. In fact, in view of the increase of migrations on main roads and fostering economic growth, the Heads of States of member countries namely the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria put in place this organization to facilitate road transit and transport as well as the development and implementation of a sub regional HIV/AIDS response.
During its first ten (10) years of service provision, ALCO largely contributed to the improvement of border posts environment and hospital infrastructures from Abidjan to Lagos, STIS and AIDS treatment, as well as the reduction of travelers’ transit time.
Within the framework of the New Funding Mechanism, the Global Fund (GF)grant allocated to ALCO took new directions. This grant focuses on a gradual transition of HIV prevention services to national programs and a reposition of interventions toward strengthening community system as well as the defense of human rights. The grant covers the period from 2016 to 2018.
Aware of the challenges in the framework of the implementation of this grant, ALCO undertook actions in order to efficiently manage the resources which will be made available in the framework of this funding. To this effect, ALCO is recruiting an Monitoring and Evaluation Spe…t in Charge of Data Quality who will be based at ALCO’s headquarters in Cotonou/Benin.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the incumbent carries out the following duties:
Coordinate the project data collection in accordance with the monitoring and evaluation plan;
Design tools for data collection, analysis and dissemination;
Together with the computer team design on DIHS 2 the database and the project road map in view of managing the project data and information and ensuring the monitoring of information flow;
Administer the project database and ensure it is constantly updated;
Ensure the training of ME and Sub recipients in the use of the database;
Ensure complete and timely reporting through the implementation of an efficient data management system from the provision of data collection tools to reporting;
Ensure data analysis from health centers, NGOS;
Ensure data quality through the establishment of a Quality Assurance system for the project data;
Reports the problems that monitoring data will have highlighted and propose solutions;
Provide technical support to health centers, NGOS and the Monitoring and Evaluation team from ALCO’s partners in terms of data collection and analysis, evaluation and data use among health care providers in view of improving the quality of services delivered;
Put in place a system for annual collection of HIV impact data from member countries of the Abidjan Lagos Corridor and the Abidjan Lagos Corridor;
Put in place a database to gauge the impact of HIV within the countries of the Abidjan Lagos Corridor and the Abidjan Lagos Corridor;
Put in place a mechanism for archiving activities, study and mission reports as well as project data;
Strengthen the capacity of SR in archiving data and documents;
Put in place a network of data managers on OCAL sites in view of improving the quality of data generated and their analysis;
Oversee the monthly data collection from the project implementation sites;
Check the consistency of monitoring and evaluation indicators as defined for each activity of the Project;
Produce on quarterly basis the project indicator performance tracking table for each country;
Develop monthly and quarterly written reports per deadlines;
Strengthen the capacity of sub-recipients as well as district and regional managers;
Ensure data collection tools are available on implementation sites;
Develop procedures and manuals for data quality assurance;
Participate in data collection in the framework of studies and survey at ALCO level;
Oversee the development and implementation of data quality control system, data quality assurance for the program activities and the Audit of Data Quality;
Provide support for ALCO research projects;
Establish and maintain good working relations with important State officials, partners and NGOS;
Put in place a network of data managers on ALCO sites in view of improving the quality of data generated and their analysis;
Conduct any other duties in relation with the position;
REQUIRED PROFILE AND COMPETENCE
Candidates must have a qualification in Statistics, Project Management, and Demography or hold a university degree in Planning, Social Sciences or public health;
Must have proven experience in a similar post;
Must have at least two years of experience with the procedures of Global Fund, including drafting quarterly reports, developing budgeted action plans,the preparation of LFA quarterly control missions;
Must have good knowledge of the health system within ALCO member countries and sufficient knowledge of health information system management;
Must have very good knowledge of statistical and econometric software (Epilnfo and SPSS, STATA, ACCESS database management system, Excel spreadsheet and data management,word processing, Power Point. Internet. Outlook …).
Be fluent in French and /or of English.
COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO) is sub regional intergovernmental organization which was established in 2002 with the mission of reducing HIV impact on interregional trade in West Africa. In fact, in view of the increase of migrations on main roads and fostering economic growth, the Heads of States of member countries namely the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria put in place this organization to facilitate road transit and transport as well as the development and implementation of a sub regional HIV/AIDS response.
During its first ten (10) years of service provision, ALCO largely contributed to the improvement of border posts environment and hospital infrastructures from Abidjan to Lagos, STIS and AIDS treatment, as well as the reduction of travelers’ transit time.
Within the framework of the New Funding Mechanism, the Global Fund (GF)grant allocated to ALCO took new directions. This grant focuses on a gradual transition of HIV prevention services to national programs and a reposition of interventions toward strengthening community system as well as the defense of human rights. The grant covers the period from 2016 to2018.
Aware of the challenges in the framework of the implementation of this grant, ALCO undertook actions in order to efficiently manage the resources which will be made available in the framework of this funding. To this effect, ALCO is recruiting an Community Mobilization and Human Rights Officer who will be based at ALCO’s headquarters in Cotonou/Benin.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the direct supervision of the Program Officer,the Community Mobilization and Human Rights Officer will ensure the implementation of community mobilization and human rights activities in the framework of Global Fund new funding mechanism.
In terms of Policies and strategy development:
Contribute to the definition of community programs and the formulation of the strategy for the implementation of community-based activities in ALCO’s member countries;
Define procedures for community-based activities:
The road map describing the organization of community-based activities;
The criteria for the selection and implementation of community actors (PE, community network, NGOS);
Evaluation system for advisors and community actors;
Design training modules and communication materials for behavioral change;
Definition and adaptation of communication and education approaches (IEC/CBC);
Design data collection tools in collaboration with other members of ALCO team, particularly the Monitoring Evaluation office;
Facilitate the assessment of the legal and social environment in the context of HIV within ALCO member countries;
Identify obstacles to the implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention interventions for the benefit of key populations;
Contribute to the definition of a community based regional program for human rights and gender in the context of HIV;
Support the development of a regional strategy for advocacy in view of minimizing or even removing legal obstacles in the framework of key populations access to health care;
Support the development and definition of a regional program for human rights and the fight against gender based violence (GBV),especially in terms of freedom of movement of goods and persons;
In terms of implementation:
Coordinate the implementation of community-based activities in the framework of Global Fund new funding mechanism;
Support NGOS/Associations in the development and implementation of IEC /CBC community based activities and the promotion of ALCO’s activities within the community;
Support NGOS/Associations in the development and definition of an action plan for the implementation of activities at the regional level;
Collect, compile and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual activities reports in view of drawing conclusion;
Support the design and updating of monitoring and evaluation plan for ALCO indicators;
Coordinate human rights and gender activities in favor of key populations(SW , MSM) in the framework of the new funding mechanism;
Design data collection tools in collaboration with other members of ALCO team for human rights and gender component.
Support NGOS/Associations to record cases of human rights as well as GBV and to make official complaint if necessary;
Supporting NGOS/Associations of key populations in the development of their action plan in view of the implementation of human rights and gender activities in the context of HIV;
In terms of Capacity Building:
Identify and plan the needs in training and mentoring in favor of NGOS/Associations, key populations and local actors (community network etc. )on quarterly basis;
Organize and conduct the training of supervisory staff of NGOS/identity associations in terms of human rights, GBV, and legal counseling in ALCO member countries;
Ensure the training of NGOS/identity and community associations in the daily management of their activities;
Train actors in the implementation of community based prevention activities (STI, VCT, outreach programs);
Identify and plan the needs in training and mentoring in favor of NGOS/Associations of key populations in terms of human rights and gender in the context of HIV;
Participate in the development of educational materials for training and outreach programs;
Organize and conduct the training of supervisory staff of NGOS/Associations of key populations in terms of human rights and gender in the context of HIV;
Collect, compile and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual activities reports from NGOS/Associations of key populations;
Ensure the design and updating of monitoring and evaluation plan for ALCO indicators;
In terms of supervision of activities
Ensure proper and efficient implementation of activities by the actors according to the action plan validated by ALCO;
Conduct quarterly missions for the supervision of activities carried out by NGOS/Associations;
Ensure any other duty requested by the Management;
In terms of Partnership and Networking:
Support NGOS/Associations of key populations (SW, MSM, and IDUS) with the establishment of networks/platform for discussion and knowledge exchange;
Support the establishment of peer educator/community advisor in favor of reference and counter-reference activities;
Establish contacts in view of strengthening ALCO partnership with Donors;
Promote all actions and interventions conducted by ALCO in member countries;
Serve as the interface between ALCO and community actors in all member countries;
Represent the Organization at beneficiaries ‘end with the approval of the direct Head of the supervising manager;
Ensure any other duty requested by the Management;
REQUIRED PROFILE AND COMPETENCE
The incumbent candidate must hold a Master degree in Social Sciences, HIV/AIDS Community Management, Law, Project Management, Public Health or any other related field of education;
Must have proven experience with NGOS involved in key populations particularly MSM and SW;
Must demonstrate experience in organizing and conducting workshops: magazines/review, meetings with key partners;
Must have at least eight (
Must have very good communication and leadership capacity;
Must have good analysis and drafting capacity;
Highly self-directed, motivated, must have team spirit;
Flexibility and good organization skills;
Must be computer proficient: Word, Excel, Power Point ;
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS:
Knowledge of key populations environment;
Experience with a development project and knowledge of the project cycle;
Knowledge of the LGBTIQ problematic;
Must be fluent in both French and English;
Must be able to work under pressure and meet set deadlines for the implementation of duties;
Be flexible and able to work in a team within a multicultural environment;
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO) is sub regional intergovernmental organization which was established in 2002 with the mission of reducing HIV impact on interregional trade in West Africa. In fact, in view of the increase of migrations on main roads and fostering economic growth, the Heads of States of member countries namely the Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin and Nigeria put in place this organization to facilitate road transit and transport as well as the development and implementation of a sub regional HIV/AIDS response.
During its first ten (10) years of service provision, ALCO largely contributed to the improvement of border posts environment and hospital infrastructures from Abidjan to Lagos, STIS and AIDS treatment, as well as the reduction of travelers’ transit time.
Within the framework of the New Funding Mechanism, the Global Fund (GF)grant allocated to ALCO took new directions. This grant focuses on a gradual transition of HIV prevention services to national programs and a reposition of interventions toward strengthening community system as well as the defense of human rights. The grant covers the period from 2016 to 2018.
Aware of the challenges in the framework of the implementation of this grant, ALCO undertook actions in order to efficiently manage the resources which will be made available in the framework of this funding. To this effect, ALCO is recruiting a Program Coordinator who will be based at ALCO’s headquarters in Cotonou/Benin.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Executive Secretary, the Program Coordinator will carry out the following duties:
Plan on regular basis in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation department activities to be implemented within GF project.
Ensure the effective implementation of the planned activities.
Prepare and supervise the project activities missions and the drafting of their report.
Coordinate and supervise the implementation of all activities of Global Fund project and report to the Executive Secretary.
Coordinate the preparation of PU and PUDR and submit them within deadlines to Global Fund.
Prepare in collaboration with the accounting and Monitoring Evaluation departments, budget reviews to be submitted to Global Fund.
Prepare and supervise data verification missions conducted by LFA.
Hold regular meetings with the Executive Secretary on the implementation of GF project.
Hold regular meetings with the staff of Global Fund project as well as implementing organizations.
Coordinate the health team activities in view of facilitating the synergy and complementarity in the implementation of activities.
Develop various projects to be submitted to Donors, in collaboration with the experts of the health Pool.
Supervise the staff of ALCO health team.
Be able to serve as the technical interface with Global Fund and other partners in the field of health.
Ensure any other duty requested by the Management.
REQUIRED PROFILE AND COMPETENCE
The incumbent must hold a minimum Master degree in Epidemiology, Social Sciences, Medicine, Public Health or any other related field of Education.
Must have at least ten(10) years of experience in the field of HIV/AIDS;
Must demonstrate at least ten(10) years experience in projects funded by Global Fundorany other development partner;
Having a specific training in Project Management would be an asset;
Must have good drafting skills;
Must have perfect knowledge of Donors;
Must have perfect understanding of the drafting of projects/proposals to be submit to Donors;
Must have good command of French and good knowledge of English ;
Must have good command of one of the project management software;
Must have computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet;
Must be able to work under pressure and meet set deadlines in the fulfillment of duties;
Must be flexible and able to work in a team within a multicultural environment.
TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send a Curriculum Vitae, a letter of motivation, a copy of their degrees, three professional references and their expected salary range to: ci.recruitment@deloitte.com
Note:
For details about the terms of reference of the above position, please refer to the following addresses: http://www.corridor-sida.org/and http://www2.deloitte.com/ci/
Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.
DUE DATE: 22 December, 2015
Vacancies at The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Organization (ALCO) via Deloitte, Tuesday 8, December 2015
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