Country Administrator at COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale

COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale, is a humanitarian, non-confessional and independent organization founded in 1965 in Milan, Italy. For more than 50 years,we have been dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and to supporting populations affected by wars, socio-economic crises or natural disasters in their path to recovery and sustainable development, by making use of the professionalism of local and international operators, and through our partnerships with public and private bodies and civil society organizations.

Job Title: Country Administrator

Responsibilities 

• We are looking for a highly qualified Country Administrator with overall responsibility for supervision, management and quality implementation of all aspects of COOPI financial and administrative operations in Nigeria.


• The Country Administrator will be part of the senior management team and is expected to contribute to the future strategic development and professional dynamics of COOPI in Nigeria.

Safe and Bank Account Management:

• He/she ensures the correct management of the safes and the project’s bank accounts, by directly managing or by regularly controlling the project accountant, if available.

Accountancy Management:

• He/she ensures the correct project accountancy and all accountancy documents filing. He/she does this by monitoring the accountants or by directly performing the accountancy, in case there was no accountant.

Administrative Management:

• In collaboration with the project manager he/she verifies the correct administrative management of the projects (contracts, goods and services purchase, calls for tenders etc.) in compliance with COOPI and the donor’s procedures (ECHO, UNICEF, FAO, AICS, USAid/OFDA).


• He/she ensures the correct filing of all project’s administrative documents.

Expenses Planning and Monitoring:

• In collaboration with the Project Manager (and the logistician if present) he/she makes the project’s financial planning.


• He/she monitors expenses, in accordance with the budget. He/she provides the accountancy data to the Project Manager so as to allow him to monitor and plan the expenditures and to request funds.

Contract Modifications and Administrative Documents:

• He/she collaborates with the Project Manager in the elaboration of contract modifications (including the budget), and in the preparation of all necessary projects documents.

Financial Reporting:

• In coordination with the Head of Mission and with the Project Manager he/she prepares the intermediate and final financial reports for the projects under his/her responsibility.

Budget Preparation:

• Support the Head of Mission and Project Managers in budget preparation as well as proposals development.

Staff Management:

• He/she plans the work, supervises, and collaborate to train the staff of the project’s accounting-administrative area upon request by the Head of Mission.


• Upon request he/she collaborates to staff evaluation activities.


• She/he will be the focal point of the complaint mechanism and the code of conduct.

Procurement:

• He/she provide technical oversight to the procurement process and ensure proper supply chain management procedures are in place and that standard logistics and related administrative systems are established and implemented within COOPI country programme.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in large organizations.


• At least 3 years’ work experience in a similar role within a international non-governmental organization (NGO), donor or multilateral agency.


• Substantial experience working with International NGO’s, UN agencies and networking and negotiating with authorities.


• Very strong financial analysis skills and an extensive practical experience working with financial tools, highly proficient with excel such as using pivot table, developing macros, etc.


• Ability to motivate and guide staff working in a complex conflict environment, preferably experience from an African context. 


• Previous experience in Nigeria is an advantage.


• An excellent interpersonal skills (Good analytical, negotiation, advocacy and communication skills) and demonstrated ability to establish effective team and external relations


• Experience with capacity building of national staff.


• Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing and sometimes insecure environment


• Excellent English language skills both written and spoken are essential.

Location: Abuja

Closing Date
26th December, 2016.

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Country Administrator at COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale

Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, NOC

Description 

• To provide overall technical guidance to the programme sections on monitoring; and specifically manage the rolling out of the Humanitarian Performance Monitoring (HPM) system in the North-East of Nigeria and ensure all the UNICEF program sections receive regular data/information on the progress and quality of UNICEF’s humanitarian response in the form of periodic reports and other channels as may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the programme sections in humanitarian planning and managing the implementation of Humanitarian Performance Monitoring (HPM) at the Borno Zonal office level, 


• Develop quarterly (or more frequent as need be) Independent monitoring plan, detailing what needs to be monitored, by whom, frequency and how and describing the sampling methodology and population targeted (i,e, IDPs camps, Returning affected communities, etc.)


• Prepare quarterly (or more frequently as need be) monitoring report on the progress towards expected results and specific indicators of intervention, bottleneck and barriers and status on end-users supply;


• Manage a team of National monitoring consultants, and ensure tools and approach are uniformly implemented across the team.


• Ensure application of the tools and workflows to collect data needed for monitoring results from UNICEF’s response, including with a view towards reporting for HAC, HRP, SitReps and donor updates.


• Strengthen capacity of UNICEF partners and 3rd Party consultants working for UNICEF in monitoring results and quality of humanitarian response and facilitate capacity strengthening of the UNICEF team on humanitarian planning, performance monitoring and needs assessment.


• Work closely with emergency team in the CO and programme sections in Maiduguri office to strengthen field monitoring (adjusting tools to changing needs; deployment of teams; follow up on key actions; training of field teams) as a systematic approach to get feedback on quality of services, bottlenecks in implementation; equity of use/access; and unintended negative impacts and follow up to track and ensure that the information generated is used by the management for corrective actions.


• Provide technical support to any inter-agency assessments, surveys and evaluations, especially for UNICEF led sectors as part of Inter-Agency Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) and any other initiatives aiming to collect data on the situation of women and children.


• Work closely with programme sections to collect data for periodic SitReps on the situation of affected populations reached by UNICEF and needs/gaps based on programme implementation monitoring reports by UNICEF partners and field monitoring report by UNICEF consultants.


• Progressively build the M&E capacity of both the UNICEF staff and consultants on M&E and work towards building routine systems for program intervention monitoring by all sections


• Any additional tasks that may be assigned to him/her related to the emergency response in the CO, as agreed by the Chief of M&E.

Qualifications 

• University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Development Studies, Demography, Statistics, Economics or Management studies with relevant work experience


• A minimum of 5 years’ experience with either the UN and/or in a any reputable international NGO- with expertise in demography, statistics, and/or information management


• Familiar with M&E frameworks and tools used in humanitarian contexts with specific reference to partners’ reporting, field monitoring and situation monitoring


• Working knowledge of human rights, gender equality and diversity awareness and experience in undertaking disaggregated data/equity gap analysis


• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is essential and ability to speak local language (Hausa) will be preferred.

Skills

• Communication


• Working with People


• Drive for Result


• Analyzing


• Applying Technical Expertise


• Planning and Organizing

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Closing Date
8th December, 2016.

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Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist at the United Nations Children"s Fund (UNICEF)

State Consultant at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

Job Title: WASH State Consultant

Description

• The consultant shall provide technical support to the WASH Section in Kaduna state to strengthen systems for sustainable implementation of Water, Sanitation & Hygiene. This will include providing support in programme planning, implementation, monitoring and documentation of good practices for shared learning and knowledge management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Field Office to strengthen the capacity of WASH sector institutions at State & LGA levels including the LGA WASH Facilitators to plan and implement WASH programme in rural communities.


• Support the Field Office to organize activities for building capacities of WASH institutions; and review activity proposals from partners for recommendation to the WASH Specialist for approval.


• Provide technical assistance to the State Rural Water and Sanitation Agencies (RUWASSAs) in the implementation, monitoring and supervision of agreed annual work plans with greater focus on ensuring quality of interventions.


• Support LGAs to ensure WASHIMS and CDS are adequately updated and disseminated on a timely basis, plan project interventions and ensure quantity, quality, coverage, etc. and access to disadvantaged and marginalized groups


• Assist the Field Office to conduct regular supportive supervision and monitoring of WASH interventions & maintain a regular flow of information among stakeholders at all levels and establishing data room where all information and documents relating to the tendering/contracting/payment processes, monitoring and progress can be obtained.

Qualifications

• Advanced University Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering; Water & Sanitation; and Public Health.


• At least 6 years of relevant experience in programme planning, implementation and monitoring preferably in water and sanitation sector.

Location: Nigeria

Closing Date
6th December, 2016.

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State Consultant at the United Nations Children"s Fund (UNICEF)

Opportunities at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:

1) Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, NOC
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2) WASH State Consultant
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3) Operations Manager
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4) Resources Mobilization (Partnership Specialist)
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Opportunities at the United Nations Children"s Fund (UNICEF)

Resources Mobilization at the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.
UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

Job Title: Resources Mobilization (Partnership Specialist), P-3  

Description 

• Works under the overall guidance of the Representative and specific guidance and supervision of the Deputy Representative.


• Responsible for the contribution management unit within the office, including donor liaison, donor proposals, partnerships management, reporting, and compliance with global directives on budgets and grants management.

Key Expected Results:

• Support the preparation/design and conduct/update of situation analysis for programmes and/or sector to ensure that current comprehensive and evidence based data on children issues are available to guide UNICEF’s strategic policy advocacy, intervention and development efforts for setting priorities, strategies, design and implementation plans.


• Monitor and analyse humanitarian trends and new partnership opportunities in support of UNICEF humanitarian interventions. Together with the CO management, develop a fundraising & partnership strategy to inform potential funding opportunities, in close collaboration with the programme sections implement and manage fundraising activities.


• Enhance relationship with donors through setting up regular meetings between UNICEF management, the technical sections and existing/potential donors, phone calls, updates, briefing sessions, briefing notes and donor visits.


• Write up briefing notes, reports and information as needed by HQ/RO; Coordinate donors proposal, follow-up, facilitate meetings with donors, keep record, track progress and update the tracking matrix


• Liaise between technical sections, potential donors and inform of potential funding opportunities; Review, edit and finalize donor reports compilation, ensure quality and submission by the programme sections, quality and timeliness, in line with the standards and requirements of each and every specific donor


• Conceptualize and consolidate and monitor all aspects of resource mobilization with programme sections and field offices.


• Develop and maintain a system for tracking funds for internal and external reporting on funding status and pipeline.


• Follow the developments globally in the field of fundraising securing access to cutting edge expertise within the area. Keep track of competitor performance in new media fundraising and analyze trends. Maintain a network of leading donors in the area.


• Facilitate the negotiation, consolidation and review of donor proposals in compliance with UNICEF standards and donors’ requirements. Work with the Emergency Coordinator, CO management and programme teams to identify and facilitate well considered and coordinated funding requests for emergency response.


• Prepare comprehensive, analytical and substantive briefs, reports, statistics and other documentation for senior management meetings or trips involving humanitarian resource mobilization; and maintain a regular up-to-date resources mobilization related communication materials for sharing with donors and other partners at short notice.   

Impact of Results:

• Decisions on appropriate use of language including the sensitivity of information included and nuance of word choices in documents, as well as selection of target audiences to be reached, all of which affect the reach of information and the external and internal image of the Country Programme.


• Enhance the COs capacity to mobilize more funds for Nigeria, maintain donors, and comply with donor conditionalities. Describe the type of recommendations regularly made and why these are important.


• Recommendations made about donor conditionality and compliance with global standards to maximize the benefits to children from grants.

Qualifications

• An Advanced University Degree in Marketing, Economics, Communication, Fundraising or Business Administration. Up to date knowledge of new media and fundraising. 


• Other social science field is required.


• First university degree with additional two-years of relevant work experience is acceptable in lieu of an advanced University Degree.


• A minimum of 5 years progressively responsible professional work experience in communication, reporting, programme monitoring and evaluation. International level, some of which preferably in a developing country is required. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.


• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

Skills

• Commitment


• Diversity and inclusion


• Integrity


• Communication (II)


• Working with people (II)


• Drive for results (II)


• Functional Competencies:   


• Leading and supervising (I)


• Formulating strategies and concepts (II)


• Analyzing (II)


• Relating and networking (II)


• Deciding and Initiating action (I)


• Applying technical expertise (II)

Location: Abuja

Closing Date
7th December, 2016.

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Resources Mobilization at the United Nations Children"s Fund (UNICEF)

Job Recruitment at The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Saturday 5, November 2016

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:

TA CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES SPE…T (SGBV), P-3

Job Number: 498300

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State

Work Type: Temporary Appointment

BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria is seeking the interest of a qualified Child Protection in Emergencies Spe…t in the area of SGBV, with a focus on reintegration of girls and women who have been affected by conflict related sexual violence.

In the course of 2014 and early 2015, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), more commonly as Boko Haram intensified its attacks on the civilian population in Nigeria, with tactics developing from hit-and-run attacks targeting Government officials, security forces, police stations, detention centers, religious figures and schools, to take-and-hold attacks in which JAS managed to establish and maintain control over large swaths of territory. While in late 2015 and 2016 the Nigerian Armed Forces took back most JAS controlled areas, the fighting caused additional mass displacement, especially in Borno State.

Children have been acutely impacted by the conflict. In particular, sexual violence has been a characteristic of the conflict. It is estimated that 7,000 women and girls have suffered conflict related sexual violence, including following abduction by JAS and forced marriage to their fighters. Many girls and women have become pregnant and given birth as a result of the sexual violence. The girls and women, and their children are facing stigma and, in some cases violence, as they return to their communities following escape or rescue by the Nigerian Armed Forces.

UNICEF is supporting state and non state partners to develop and implement a reintegration programme, to ensure safe supported return for these highly vulnerable girls and women, as well as promote a protective environment in their communities to mitigate against further sexual violence.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE TEMPORARY POSITION

The overall objective of the post is to promote the handover of girls and women associated with armed groups to civilian authorities and to ensure their safe, supported return and reintegration and recovery from their experiences.

Specific Project Objectives to Which the Position is Related:

Output 36: By 2017, the capacity of key institutions and civil society is strengthened to monitor and report violence against children especially in humanitarian context and implement gender and age-appropriate prevention and response measures in at least three states.

MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED

Provide technical guidance for the development and implementation of the strategy and programme on the reintegration of girls and women who have been associated with armed groups and victims of conflict related sexual violence

Facilitate the training of and ongoing support for state and non state actors, including community volunteers and religious and community leaders, on support for the girls and women and protection from SGBV

Establish the reintegration programme for girls and women in a minimum of six local government areas, as well as Maiduguri, in Borno State

Support the development of community based reintegration activities for affected girls and women

Engage with religious and community leaders to promote reintegration of girls and women impacted by conflict related sexual violence

Support the tracing and reunification of families for girls and women

Develop and implement programmes which enhance the protective environment for girls and women, in order to protect them from SGBV

Establish/strengthen robust reporting and referral mechanisms for girls and women at risk of or suffering sexual violence

Strengthen the referral mechanism for the girls and women, and their children, to available services and programmes, including health, mental health, education and livelihoods programming

Ensure the availability of alternative care for children born out of conflict related sexual violence who cannot remain with their mothers

Explore the impact of conflict related sexual violence on boys and devise and implement strategies and programmes to support their recovery and reintegration

Manage and quality assure the work of the team of consultants and third party local consultants responsible for overseeing and monitoring the SGBV programme

Manage and develop new programme cooperation agreements with international and national NGOs for the reintegration of girls and women affected by conflict related sexual violence

Ensure robust data collection to capture the number of beneficiaries reached by the programme and the impact of the programme, including management of the evaluation of the programme

Ensure effective linkages with other components of the child protection in emergencies programme

Represent UNICEF on the SGBV sub working groups at State and Federal level

Manage the SGBV programme, including ensuring timely implementation of activities, timely reporting to the donors, compliance with visibility requirements and compliance with internal UNICEF procedures and processes

QUALIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Essential:

Advanced university degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or related field

Minimum of 5 years demonstrable professional experience in implementing child protection or SGBV in emergency programmes

Proven ability to work independently under difficult conditions

Excellent advocacy skills

Excellent communication skills

First university degree with additional two-years of relevant work experience is acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree

DESIRABLE:

Experience of implementing support/reintegration programmes for girls and women associated with armed groups/victims of conflict related sexual violence

Experience of working with community structures and/or religious groups and leaders on SGBV

Experience of implementing tracing and reunification programmes for unaccompanied and separated children

Experience in team management

Fluency in English

Competencies of Successful Candidate

CORE VALUES:

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Communication (II)

Working with people (II)

Drive for results (II)

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Leading and supervising (I)

Formulating strategies and concepts (II)

Analyzing (III)

Relating and networking (II)

Deciding and Initiating action (II)

Applying technical expertise (III)

Remarks

The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

Please note that Maiduguri, Borno is a non-family duty station.

The position is based in Maiduguri, Borno State, with regular travel to Yobe State

TA STATE DATA SPE…T, P-3 (364 DAYS)

JOB NUMBER: 501069

WORK TYPE: Temporary Appointment


PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Zonal C4D/Polio Spe…t, the Borno State Data Spe…t is responsible for leading and coordinating the formulation, planning, design, and implementation of the monitoring, evaluation and research plan of the polio communication programme and providing leadership within the State Polio Emergency Operations Centre situation analysis group.

The Data Spe…t will work closely with the State Emergency Operations Centre communication group and Situation Analysis working groups, UNICEF polio communication section and immunization teams to strengthen areas related to immunization and social data utilization and application with the aim to strengthen routine immunization and eradicate polio in Nigeria.

The Borno State Data Spe…t will work under the overall supervision of the Zonal C4D/Polio Spe…t (Maiduguri) and under the functional guidance of Polio Data Communication Spe…t (Abuja), accountable for supporting social data analysis and in particular to strengthen areas related to immunization & social data utilization and application with the aim to strengthen routine immunization and eradicate polio in Nigeria within the country programme and linked to the Emergency Operation Centre working group priorities.

The incumbent will support the management of the VCM network datasets and undertake weekly analysis of the data to inform planning and key reporting documents.

The Data Spe…t will be expected to travel within the State (to assigned states, if required), to conduct regular data quality audits, to support and review functional status of phones (reporting devices) and to provide on-sight support in keeping the VCM registers and reporting tools

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Interact with the state Emergency Operation Centre and state communication working group, WHO Data Officers, STOP Teams, SIA Teams, and UNICEF’s Social Mobilization consultants/personnel for in-depth collection and analysis of polio and routine immunization data.

Manage smartphone reporting, trouble shooting, download data and conduct periodic data analysis including fortnightly/monthly performance management data, Activity performance monitoring data, polio campaign data, in-between round activity data, routine immunization data, etc.,

Conduct quality checks on the data, perform analysis of implementation progress across different initiatives (by pulling reports and analyzing trends and progress made), support in designing decision-making tools for State Communications Team Lead/EOC (using the database and platform to create data visualizations), and maintaining communication of achievement (or lack thereof) with the Senior Staff.

Conduct regular field based data quality reviews, guide field teams in maintaining data registers and compilation registers

Working closely with State Communications Team Lead, the Data Spe…t to support the state EOC in data collation, analysis and preparation of regular presentations, that could include, efficient collection and analysis of routine polio pre-campaign and campaign performance data; preparation and support in delivery of routine Polio EOC dashboard and other required reports; Preparation and delivery of specific analyses and reports requested by the State EOC and its strategy, operations and communications committees as required.

Link social mobilization and EPI data with the presence of WPV/CVDPV cases.

Provide regular information, data, and specific analyses/reports to the National data team

Identifying data related capacity needs and facilitate training of the state team.

Support implementation and oversight of research activities, for example, Harvard Polling, periodic studies etc., and take advantage of the findings of these studies to refine the social data analysis for the assigned state.

QUALIFICATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Advanced university degree in the Statistics, Biostatistics, Public Health, and Demography emphasis on strategic communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, participatory communication, and research. Knowledge of GIS software, e.g. Health Mapper, ARC View.

First university degree with additional two-years of relevant work experience is acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Minimum five years of progressive work experience in data management, monitoring, and evaluation activities in developing countries, with practical experience in data supervision, performance management skills/experience, skills in handling large datasets.

Fluency in English Knowledge of local working language of the duty station an asset.

DUE DATE: 17th November, 2016.


TA CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES SPE…T (CHILDREN ASSOCIATED WITH ARMED GROUPS), P-3

JOB NUMBER: 498299

LOCATION: Maiduguri/Borno Nigeria

Work Type: Temporary Appointment

BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria is seeking the interest of a qualified Child Protection in Emergencies Spe…t in the area of reintegration of girls and boys who have been associated with armed groups.

In the course of 2014 and early 2015, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), more commonly as Boko Haram intensified its attacks on the civilian population in Nigeria, with tactics developing from hit-and-run attacks targeting Government officials, security forces, police stations, detention centers, religious figures and schools, to take-and-hold attacks in which JAS managed to establish and maintain control over large swaths of territory. While in late 2015 and 2016 the Nigerian Armed Forces took back most JAS controlled areas, the fighting caused additional mass displacement, especially in Borno State. Children have been acutely impacted by the conflict. In particular, children have been recruited and used by both sides to the conflict.

The government estimates that over 8,000 children have been used by JAS in combat and non combat roles. 21 under-18 year old girls were used by JAS for suicide attacks in 2015 alone. Children perceived to have fought for JAS are being rejected by their communities and are at risk of being attacked if they try to return. Sexual violence has also been a characteristic of the conflict. It is estimated that 7,000 women and girls have suffered conflict related sexual violence, including following abduction by JAS and forced marriage to their fighters. Many girls and women have become pregnant and given birth as a result of the conflict. The girls and women, and their children are facing stigma and in some case violence as they return to their communities following escape or rescue by the Nigerian Armed Forces.

UNICEF is supporting state and non state partners to develop and implement a reintegration programme, to ensure safe supported return for these highly vulnerable children and women.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE TEMPORARY POSITION

The overall objective of the post is to promote the handover of children associated with armed groups to civilian authorities and to ensure their safe, supported return and reintegration.

Specific Project Objectives to which the Position is Related

Output 36: By 2017, the capacity of key institutions and civil society is strengthened to monitor and report violence against children especially in humanitarian context and implement gender and age-appropriate prevention and response measures in at least three states.

MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED

Provide technical guidance for the development and implementation of the strategy and programme on the reintegration of children associated with armed groups (CAAFAG)

Facilitate the training of and ongoing support for state and non state actors, including community volunteers, on the reintegration of CAAFAG

Facilitate the training of military and security personnel on child protection

Engage in advocacy on the handover of children from military authorities to civilian authorities

Establish the reintegration programme in a minimum of six local government areas, as well as Maiduguri, in Borno State

Support the development of community based reintegration activities for CAAFAG

Engage with religious and community leaders to promote reintegration of CAAFAG

Strengthen the referral mechanism for CAAFAG to available services and programmes, including education and livelihoods programming

Establish and manage peacebuilding initiatives in focus communities, including the establishment of peacebuilding clubs

Support the tracing and reunification of families for CAAFAG

Manage and quality assure the work of the team of consultants and third party local consultants responsible for overseeing and monitoring the children associated with armed groups programme

Manage and develop new programme cooperation agreements with international and national NGOs for the reintegration of children associated with armed groups and peacebuilding

Ensure robust data collection to capture the number of beneficiaries reached by the programme and the impact of the programme, including management of the evaluation of the programme

Ensure effective linkages with other components of the child protection in emergencies programme

Manage the children associated with armed groups programme, including ensuring timely implementation of activities, timely reporting to the donors, compliance with visibility requirements and compliance with internal UNICEF procedures and processes

QUALIFICATIONS OR SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

ESSENTIAL:

Advanced university Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or related field.

Minimum of 5 years demonstrable professional experience in implementing child protection in emergency programmes

Experience of implementing reintegration programmes for children associated with armed groups

Excellent training and communication skills

Proven ability to work independently under difficult conditions

Excellent advocacy skills

First university Degree with additional two-years of relevant work experience is acceptable in lieu of an advanced university degree.

DESIRABLE:

Experience in advocating with military/security forces for the handover of children

Experience in implementing peacebuilding programmes

Experience in Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (Security Council 1612)

Experience in team management

Fluency in English

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values:

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core Competencies:

Communication

Working with people

Drive for results

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Leading and supervising

Formulating strategies and concepts

Analyzing

Relating and networking

Deciding and Initiating action

Applying technical expertise

Remarks:

The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

Please note that Maiduguri, Borno is a non-family duty station.

The position is based in Maiduguri, Borno State, with regular travel to Yobe State

SUPPLY ASSISTANT

SUMMARY OF KEY FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Serves as contact person to facilitate Lagos Field Office supply planning process.

Support to Lagos Field Office programme and operations colleagues in the issuance of Purchase requisition and Sales orders

Support NCO supply section in market survey by recommending potential vendors

Prepares bidding documents, drafts CRC submissions, raise PO, sets realistic DATs to ensure prompt delivery and keeping adequate records of all transactions in compliant to financial rules

Monitoring of LTAs (e.g prints, custom clearing agents, etc), circulating bid documents and POs issued to Lagos vendors by NCO

Support to country office supply planning process and its execution:

Researches into the market and intranet to ensure adequate price information, realistic DATs are set in the planning stages.

Liaison with all sections in the FO to ensure the supply plan is in place and collated before the end of first quarter.

Ensure all collated supply plan are well documented, stored and monitored for proper execution.

Monitoring of LTAs (e.g prints, custom clearing agents, etc), circulating bid   documents and POs issued to Lagos vendors by NCO:

Monitors all LTA with Lagos vendors to ensure compliance to the terms and conditions of the LTAs

Supports NCO to circulate bids and POs to Lagos vendors and follow up on pending deliveries to ensure to avoid late deliveries

Prepares performance evaluation of LTA holders

Support to programme and operations colleagues in the Field Office in the issuance of purchase requisitions and sales orders:

Interact with Programme / operation Sections in the preparation and issuance of appropriate documents i.e. Supply Requisitions and Sales orders – accuracy in the specifications, budget estimates, realistic DATs and coding in line with Supply Manual

Undertakes reconciliation and adjustments of expenditures on requisitions, recording proof of delivery for GIT (goods in transit) updates, monitoring of Contracts for closure, etc

Support NCO supply section in market survey by recommending potential vendors:

Researches into the open market and intranet to pre-qualify suitable vendors as need arises and ensuring adequate records of these vendors for NCO consideration.

Maintaining a chronological filing system for vendors

Analyzing vendor performance at the end of every year and recommend non performing vendors to the Supply and Logistic Manager for appropriate action.

Prepares bidding documents, draft CRC submission, raise POs, sets realistic DATs to ensure prompt delivery and keeping adequate records of all transactions:

Prepares bidding documents (e.g RFQ/RFP, ITB) circulation of same to UNICEF registered vendors, conducts bid opening in liaison with supervisor and other sections, bid tabulation, draft CRC submission and raise PO.

Monitoring POs to ensure UNICEF obtains delivery promptly and according to the set DATs

Conducts pre-delivery inspection of high value POs as per supply manual and NCO supply SoP. Documenting the results and filing them appropriately

Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on status of PO and requisition on weekly basis for effective monitoring of performance indicators.

Undertake any other supply/programme related assignments depending on the office priorities and as assigned by supervisor.:

The efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the Supply Assistant to the section would facilitates the timely delivery of supply component to the overall UNICEF Nigeria programme in Nigeria, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF’s capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children.

Competencies and level of Proficiency Required

(based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)

CORE VALUES:

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core competencies:

Communication (II)

Working with people (II)

Drive for results (II)

Functional Competencies:

Drive for result

Analyzing (II)

Applying technical expertise (II)

Planning and organizing (II)

Following Instructions and Procedures (II)

RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Completion of Secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Experience:

A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in functional and technical area of supply, procurement and contracting is required.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English.

Knowledge of one UN language the local language of the duty station, an asset.

DUE DATE: 8th November, 2016.

TO APPLY

Click on Job Title below:

TA CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES SPE…T (SGBV), P-3
TA STATE DATA SPE…T, P-3 (364 DAYS)
TA CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCIES SPE…T (CHILDREN ASSOCIATED WITH ARMED GROUPS), P-3
SUPPLY ASSISTANT

DUE DATE: 21 November, 2016

Job Recruitment at The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Saturday 5, November 2016

Job Openings at The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) [2 positions]

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HACT Officer Emergency, TA
Job Number: 499825
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria

Job Description

• L3 Emergency for Nigeria CO was activated on 22nd August 2016 following the rapidly escalating humanitarian needs brought about by the gradual return of the displaced population in the North East. There is increased access in newly liberated areas in Borno state where the needs are the most extreme. An immediate Scale-Up Plan has been developed and it aims at reaching the populations in need.


• There is an urgent need to both significantly scale up humanitarian assistance by UNICEF and partners, and improve its quality, strengthening supervision and quality assurance. In addition, it is essential to rapidly prepare for the gradual return of the displaced with the reestablishment of basic services, immediately looking at early recovery needs.


• In view of this, UNICEF is increase the number of programme staff based in Borno Field Office for improved operational support and monitoring of programmes, quality assurance and technical support to national counterparts. This includes a position for a HACT Officer to be station in Borno. The Officer will oversee the HACT activities in Borno and Bauchi Office zones.


• The officer will provide support in HACT activities including following up administrative tasks related to the various HACT activities (Spot checks, Micro-assessments, audits, capacity building & HACT Training), work on collating reports, filing and analyzing data collected from the HACT activities for various reports.


• The Officer will be under the supervision of the Programme HACT Specialist, Abuja.

Specific Tasks/Scope

• The Officer will be in charge of HACT activities and provide relevant administrative support in ensuring full compliance with the 2016 HACT Assurance Plan for UNICEF Nigeria;


• Collate all the finalized HACT activities reports (Micro-assessments, audits, spot checks & programme monitoring visits) from all the 2 offices. The reports should be properly labelled as per index provided


• Provide support on timely dispatch of HACT assurance activity reports (Micro-assessments, spot checks, Audits) to respective Field Offices and sections (for onward delivery to IPs) & follow up.


• Follow up with the Chiefs/programme sections to collate documents required by the auditors for micro-assessment, spot check and audit assignments (as per required list of documents).


• Upload all HACT related reports into the SharePoint according to each office for ease of sharing and accessibility.


• Update the spot check trackers on a weekly basis with high priority issues observed during the visit that require follow up action/closure or management attention


• Attend programme meetings to discuss/follow up on HACT issues that require action form the CFO/Programme e.g high priority issues from SC trackers & recommendations from MA and Audits


• Update the HACT plan performance indicators on assurance activities & follow up on audit preparation activities


• Analyse assurance reports for high risk/high priority observations for action by programme teams


• Collate data for the preparation of various reports for programme meetings, management and CMT, RO & HQ reports) that may be required regularly.


• Follow up on timely dispatch of final assurance reports to relevant IPs by each section – obtain copies of the dispatch letters.


• Organizing HACT training Capacity Building for IPs as per the HACT plan- follow up on IP letters/hotel/training materials


• Monitor HACT activities & work plans for HACT consultants working in Borno and Bauchi


• Review travel undertaken by HACT consultants against planned travel for any adjustments and follow up on the certification process with Admin unit. Review and endorse manual TA certifications made by the consultants.


• Follow up on Payments process for consultants (invoice, TAs, travel claim, TA certification).


• Draft minutes for HACT meetings and circulate the action points to the team for implementation


• Conduct Simplified Assessments for IPs receiving less than $100,000 per year and ensure final report is dispatched to the IP/s.


• Ensure a well-organized and easily accessible filing system of all HACT related documents

Deliverables/ end products/timeframe: (eg. final report, article, document etc.):

• Updated status of open items on spot check and programme monitoring trackers for sharing in weekly programme meetings


• Analyse of Micro-assessments, spot checks and audit reports conducted to identify high priority areas that requires programme/management action and share with the HACT Manager/Officers of respective offices for follow up with section Chiefs/CFOs.


• All HACT documentation sequentially uploaded to SharePoint on a weekly basis and easily accessible.


• Follow up with the programme team to ensure that the spot check report is dispatched to the IPs within 2 weeks after the spot check visit (get a copy of the dispatch letter).


• Follow up with the programme teams for response from the IP detailing the implementation of the Micro-assessment, Audit and spot check recommendations.


• Prepare various assurance activity reports and analysis as requested by the HACT manager

Requirements
Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required:

• University Degree in Accountancy, Finance and Business Administration, or Professional Accounting qualification in CPA/ACCA.


• 5 years’ experience in internal/external audit or financial management in a reputable organisation.


• Experience in international organisations is an asset.


• Good communication and analytical skills.


• Strong Drive for Results.


• Relevant experience in emergency operation a strong asset.


• Experience and familiarity with UNICEF financial policies and procedures.


• Proven knowledge of Fast-Track / financial processes a strong asset.


• Good communication and analytical skills.


• Strong Drive for Results

Competencies:

• Communication and very good writing skills; Analytical; Drive for result; planning and organising; Working with people; Well familiar with UN/UNICEF HACT P, procedures and recruitment policies; Fluency in English

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

 

 

 

Job Title: Supply Assistant
Location: Nigeria

Summary of key Functions/Accountabilities

• Serves as contact person to facilitate Lagos Field Office supply planning process.


• Support to Lagos Field Office programme and operations colleagues in the issuance of Purchase requisition and Sales orders


• Support NCO supply section in market survey by recommending potential vendors


• Prepares bidding documents, drafts CRC submissions, raise PO, sets realistic DATs to ensure prompt delivery and keeping adequate records of all transactions in compliant to financial rules


• Monitoring of LTAs (e.g prints, custom clearing agents, etc), circulating bid documents and POs issued to Lagos vendors by NCO

Support to country office supply planning process and its execution:

• Researches into the market and intranet to ensure adequate price information, realistic DATs are set in the planning stages.


• Liaison with all sections in the FO to ensure the supply plan is in place and collated before the end of first quarter.


• Ensure all collated supply plan are well documented, stored and monitored for proper execution.

Monitoring of LTAs (e.g prints, custom clearing agents, etc), circulating bid   documents and POs issued to Lagos vendors by NCO:

• Monitors all LTA with Lagos vendors to ensure compliance to the terms and conditions of the LTAs


• Supports NCO to circulate bids and POs to Lagos vendors and follow up on pending deliveries to ensure to avoid late deliveries


• Prepares performance evaluation of LTA holders

Support to programme and operations colleagues in the Field Office in the issuance of purchase requisitions and sales orders:

• Interact with Programme / operation Sections in the preparation and issuance of appropriate documents i.e. Supply Requisitions and Sales orders – accuracy in the specifications, budget estimates, realistic DATs and coding in line with Supply Manual


• Undertakes reconciliation and adjustments of expenditures on requisitions, recording proof of delivery for GIT (goods in transit) updates, monitoring of Contracts for closure, etc

Support NCO supply section in market survey by recommending potential vendors:

• Researches into the open market and intranet to pre-qualify suitable vendors as need arises and ensuring adequate records of these vendors for NCO consideration.


• Maintaining a chronological filing system for vendors


• Analyzing vendor performance at the end of every year and recommend non performing vendors to the Supply and Logistic Manager for appropriate action.

Prepares bidding documents, draft CRC submission, raise POs, sets realistic DATs to ensure prompt delivery and keeping adequate records of all transactions:

• Prepares bidding documents (e.g RFQ/RFP, ITB) circulation of same to UNICEF registered vendors, conducts bid opening in liaison with supervisor and other sections, bid tabulation, draft CRC submission and raise PO.


• Monitoring POs to ensure UNICEF obtains delivery promptly and according to the set DATs


• Conducts pre-delivery inspection of high value POs as per supply manual and NCO supply SoP. Documenting the results and filing them appropriately


• Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on status of PO and requisition on weekly basis for effective monitoring of performance indicators.

Undertake any other supply/programme related assignments depending on the office priorities and as assigned by supervisor.:

• The efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the Supply Assistant to the section would facilitates the timely delivery of supply component to the overall UNICEF Nigeria programme in Nigeria, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF’s capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children.

Competencies and level of Proficiency Required
(based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)

Core Values:

• Commitment


• Diversity and inclusion


• Integrity

Core competencies:

• Communication (II)


• Working with people (II)


• Drive for results (II)

Functional Competencies:

• Drive for result


• Analyzing (II)


• Applying technical expertise (II)


• Planning and organizing (II)


• Following Instructions and Procedures (II)

Recruitment Qualifications
Education:

• Completion of Secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in functional and technical area of supply, procurement and contracting is required.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English.


• Knowledge of one UN language the local language of the duty station, an asset.

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

 

 

Application Deadline
8th November,2016

Job Openings at The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) [2 positions]

United Nations Children's Fund (Supply Assistant)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Job Title: Supply Assistant

Responsibilities 

• Serves as contact person to facilitate Lagos Field Office supply planning process.


• Support to Lagos Field Office programme and operations colleagues in the issuance of Purchase requisition and Sales orders


• Support NCO supply section in market survey by recommending potential vendors


• Prepares bidding documents, drafts CRC submissions, raise PO, sets realistic DATs to ensure prompt delivery and keeping adequate records of all transactions in compliant to financial rules


• Monitoring of LTAs (e.g prints, custom clearing agents, etc), circulating bid documents and POs issued to Lagos vendors by NCO

Support to country office supply planning process and its execution:

• Researches into the market and intranet to ensure adequate price information, realistic DATs are set in the planning stages.


• Liaison with all sections in the FO to ensure the supply plan is in place and collated before the end of first quarter.


• Ensure all collated supply plan are well documented, stored and monitored for proper execution.


• Monitoring of LTAs (e.g prints, custom clearing agents, etc), circulating bid   documents and POs issued to Lagos vendors by NCO:


• Monitors all LTA with Lagos vendors to ensure compliance to the terms and conditions of the LTAs


• Supports NCO to circulate bids and POs to Lagos vendors and follow up on pending deliveries to ensure to avoid late deliveries


• Prepares performance evaluation of LTA holders

Support to programme and operations colleagues in the Field Office in the issuance of purchase requisitions and sales orders:

• Interact with Programme / operation Sections in the preparation and issuance of appropriate documents i.e. Supply Requisitions and Sales orders – accuracy in the specifications, budget estimates, realistic DATs and coding in line with Supply Manual


• Undertakes reconciliation and adjustments of expenditures on requisitions, recording proof of delivery for GIT (goods in transit) updates, monitoring of Contracts for closure, etc

Support NCO supply section in market survey by recommending potential vendors:

• Researches into the open market and intranet to pre-qualify suitable vendors as need arises and ensuring adequate records of these vendors for NCO consideration.


• Maintaining a chronological filing system for vendors


• Analyzing vendor performance at the end of every year and recommend non performing vendors to the Supply and Logistic Manager for appropriate action.

Prepares bidding documents, draft CRC submission, raise POs, sets realistic DATs to ensure prompt delivery and keeping adequate records of all transactions:

• Prepares bidding documents (e.g RFQ/RFP, ITB) circulation of same to UNICEF registered vendors, conducts bid opening in liaison with supervisor and other sections, bid tabulation, draft CRC submission and raise PO.


• Monitoring POs to ensure UNICEF obtains delivery promptly and according to the set DATs


• Conducts pre-delivery inspection of high value POs as per supply manual and NCO supply SoP. Documenting the results and filing them appropriately


• Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on status of PO and requisition on weekly basis for effective monitoring of performance indicators.

Undertake any other supply/programme related assignments depending on the office priorities and as assigned by supervisor.:

• The efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the Supply Assistant to the section would facilitates the timely delivery of supply component to the overall UNICEF Nigeria programme in Nigeria, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF’s capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children.

Skills

• Commitment


• Diversity and inclusion


• Integrity


• Communication (II)


• Working with people (II)


• Drive for results (II)


• Drive for result


• Analyzing (II)


• Applying technical expertise (II)


• Planning and organizing (II)


• Following Instructions and Procedures (II)

Qualifications
Education:

• Completion of Secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Experience:

•  A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in functional and technical area of supply, procurement and contracting is required.

Requirements:

• Fluency in English.


• Knowledge of one UN language the local language of the duty station, an asset.

Location: Lagos

Closing Date
8th November, 2016.

APPLY HERE 

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United Nations Children"s Fund (Supply Assistant)

Child Protection in Emergency Officers at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Saturday 22, October 2016

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

CHILD PROTECTION IN EMERGENCY OFFICER, NO-B

Job Number: 498309

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State, with regular travel to Yobe State and Abuja

Work Type: Temporary Appointment

Estimated Duration of Position: Six months, with the possibility of extension if additional funding is secured.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE TEMPORARY POSITION

The overall objective of the post is to promote the safe, supported return and reintegration of women, girls and boys associated with JAS and enhance the protective environment for children in conflict affected communities in North East Nigeria.

Specific Project Objectives to Which the Position is Related

Output 36: By 2017, the capacity of key institutions and civil society is strengthened to monitor and report violence against children especially in humanitarian context and implement gender and age-appropriate prevention and response measures in at least three states.

MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED

Support the implementation of the programme on the reintegration of children and women associated with armed groups and affected by conflict related sexual violence

Organise ongoing training and support for Local Government Area community volunteers support reintegration

Support the development of community based reintegration activities and community based protection mechanisms for children and women associated with armed groups

Strengthen the referral mechanism for high risk children to available services and programmes, including education and livelihoods programming

Support the tracing and reunification programme for unaccompanied

Engage with religious and community leaders to promote reintegration of high risk children and women and peacebuilding intiatives

Support the establishment and operation of peacebuilding activities in focus local government areas and communities

Manage the work of the team of consultants and third party local consultants responsible for overseeing and monitoring the reintegration programme

Manage programme cooperation agreements with international and national NGOs for the reintegration of children and women associated with armed groups and peacebuilding

Ensure robust data collection to capture the number of beneficiaries reached by the programme and the impact of the programme

Ensure effective linkages with other components of the child protection in emergencies programme

Manage the children associated with armed groups and peacebuilding programme, including ensuring timely implementation of activities, timely reporting to the donors, compliance with visibility requirements and compliance with internal UNICEF procedures and processes

QUALIFICATIONS OR SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

University degree, preferably in Social Work, Social Development, Psychology, or related fields.

At least 2 years of relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas – child protection, OVC, peacebuilding/conflict resolution, SGBV and/or community development programmes.

Fluency in English and Hausa (both written and orally).

Experience of working with government, NGO and/or community-based partners.

Ability to work independently under difficult conditions, to work as a team and under tight deadlines.

Willingness to travel to remote and conflict-affected areas.

DESIRABLE:

Experience of working with conflict affected communities

Experience of working in Borno, Yobe, Gombe or Adamawa

Knowledge of local languages, including Kanuri.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 25 October, 2016

Child Protection in Emergency Officers at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Saturday 22, October 2016

Career Opportunity at The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

Job Title: TA Child Protection Specialist (Violence Against Children and Child Protection Systems Strengthening)

Background

• The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria is seeking the interest of a qualified Child Protection Specialist in the area of Child Protection Systems Strengthening with a focus on violence against children (VAC).


• In September 2015, supported by UNICEF, Nigeria became the 8th country in the world and the first country in West Africa to launch the findings of the National Violence Against Children Survey. In response to the findings, the President of Nigeria launched the Year of Action to End Violence Against Children, alongside national priority actions of state and non state actors, including religious groups, NGOs and the media. The President called on all 36 States to launch their own campaigns.


• Lagos became the first state to heed the President’s call on 24th February 2016, launching their own campaign and priority actions. UNICEF will support a further eight States to launch their own campaigns.


• A fundamental component of the priority actions at national and state level is the operationalisation of the Child Rights Acts. UNICEF is supporting the Federal Ministry of Women Affair and Social Development to implement a nine state programme to develop a model child protection system in order to promote the operationalisation of the Child Rights act across the country. In four of these States, UNICEF is investing heavily to support state government to establish a model system in target local government areas.

Description

• The overall objective of the post is to support the four focus states to model the child protection system and


• To provide support to States to launch their own state campaigns and priority actions. 


• The post holder will also contribute to the launch of the end violence against campaign 2030 linked with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Requirements

• Provide technical support for the modelling of the child protection system in target local government areas


• Implement the monitoring and evaluation system for the child protection systems models


• Oversee the establishment of the child protection information management system


• Convene and facilitate the Child Protection Systems Strengthening Learning Group


• Manage the evaluation of the Child Protection Systems Strengthening model


• Establish and support the National Child Rights Implementation Committee


• Provide technical support for the launch of state campaigns to end violence against children (8 states)


• Contribute to the preparations of the launch of the EndVACNigeria 2030 campaign

Qualifications 
Education:

• Advanced university Degree, preferably in Law, Social work or related field.

Or

• A first level (Bachelor’s) university degree in related fields with 7 years professional experience may be acceptable in lieu of an advance university Degree.

Work Experience
Essential:

• 5 years professional experience in child protection 


• Understanding of the international framework for child protection


• Excellent organizational and planning skills


• Strong advocacy skills


• Strong written skills

Desirable:

• Experience of implementing child protection systems strengthening programmes


• Experience of developing child protection information management systems


• Experience of supporting the development of multi-sectoral plans to prevent and respond to violence against children


• Experience of supporting the launch of campaigns to end violence against children

Language

• Fluency in English.

Competencies
Core Values:

• Commitment


• Diversity and Inclusion


• Integrity

Core Competencies:

• Communication


• Working with People


• Drive for Results

Functional Competencies:

• Leading and Supervising  


• Formulating Strategies and Concepts


• Analyzing 


• Relating and Networking


• Deciding and Initiating Action


• Applying Technical Expertise.

Closing Date
20th October, 2016.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

APPLY HERE

Note
 Applicants who applied for the first round do not need to apply again.
The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

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Career Opportunity at The United Nations Children"s Fund (UNICEF)

Job Vacancy at UN Women, Saturday 8, October 2016

UN Women – In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In doing so, UN Member States took an historic step in accelerating the Organization’s goals on gender equality and the empowerment of women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system, which focused exclusively on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

COMMUNICATION SPE…T CONSULTANT

Additional Category: Gender Equality

Type of Contract: Individual Contract

Post Level: International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract: 02 Months and 15 days

Expected Duration of Assignment: 02 Months and 15 days

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Goal:

The overall goal of the action is to use the HeForShe initiative and campaign platform to mobilize a visible force for gender equality in Nigeria especially on the rights of women and girls in humanitarian settings.

Objectives:

To launch the HeForShe platform with high level, accessible and public advocacy on the engagement of men and boys,

Greater public awareness and support (especially from men in decision making) for internally displaced women and girl survivors of insurgency

Key Actions:

Hosting of a series of high profile events including the official launching ceremony of the HeForShe in Nigeria under the patronage of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria;

Mobilize and disseminate voices of high public decision makers, opinion leaders and celebrities’ profiles, heads of government and delegations, and development agencies, UN agencies (OCHA, UNHCR, WFP, UNFPA UNICEF, FAO, and UNDP);

To mobilize and disseminate the voices of IDPs women/ Girls and survivors of the Boko Haram terrorism attacks in Nigeria;

To mobilize and disseminate voices of male champions and leaders’ information on their actions from the private sector (corporations), academia sports, and entertainment industry;To mobilize and target key med

ia and new media around key actions on ending GBV, promoting women’s economic empowerment, women’s participation, especially in humanitarian contexts;

Impact of result:

To develop and produce advocacy and communications material documenting the Launch;

To present data collected by the project in a user manner;

A digital campaign for HeForShe in Nigeria is launched via social media to announce the launch;

Key messages, real time information and news are disseminated through the duration of the HeForShe campaign;

500 invitations are sent to key stakeholders and a minimum of 250 guests are in attendance under the patronage of the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the official launch event of the HeForShe;

Develop infographics to disseminate information and data on the status of women and girl IDPs in Gombe, Adamawa and Bauchi states;

At least 30 media houses/practitioners are partners of the HeForShe launch in Nigeria and are convened for a press conference;

An interview with the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is conducted and aired on national TV challenging leaders to “take action right now” to create a gender equal world;

A video documentary with voices of IDPs women/girls survivors is produced;

Short videos with voices and key messages for call to action by high profile male personalities is produced;

A youtube channel is created featuring dialogues and talking series on HeForShe, including possible a talk forum;

HeForShe signage is produced and distributed at each event (hats and T-shirts, Banners, bracelets and other promotional materials;

User friendly data are produced on an agreed periodicity.

Competencies

Core values and Guiding principles:

Integrity:

Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism:

Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.

Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity:

Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Ethics and Values:

Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.

Organizational Awareness:

Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.

Development and Innovation:

Take charge of self-development and take initiative.

Work in teams:

Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Communicating and Information Sharing:

Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.

Self-management and Emotional Intelligence:

Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others.

Conflict Management:

Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.

Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.

Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making:

Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Functional Competencies:

Excellent communication skills. Communicates sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies;

Demonstrates very good understanding of and experience in communications and outreach;

Proven networking skills, and ability to generate interest in UN Women’s mandate;

Strong initiative-taker;

Very effective at multi-tasking;

Focuses on impact and results;

Interacts effectively with all levels of the organization;

Technical expertise;

Ability to handle a large volume of work under time constraints;

Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;

Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;

Identifies opportunities and builds strong relationships with clients and partners;

Demonstrates exceptional ability to remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure and tight deadlines.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

Advanced university degree (Masters or higher level) in a discipline such as: Gender, International Development, Economics, Political Science, or other relevant studies.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in the communications field;

Traceable record of work on similar global campaigns is mandatory;

Proficiency in using social media, electronic networks and software for communication purposes (i.e. Websites, electronics bulletin, etc.);

Good experience with new media;

Practical experience working with the organizations/ private sector/communities in supporting development related projects/activities at a regional or global level is essential;

Familiarity with gender issues. Familiarity with UN Women and UN system is an asset;

Significant experience in the African region is an added advantage.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required.

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In January 2016, 4Children began a two-year, USAID- funded technical assistance project in Nigeria. The overarching objective of the scope of work (SoW) is for 4Children to provide technical assistance (TA) to USAID and CDC Implementing Partners (IPs) in responsible graduation and transitionC[1]C of OVC, households, communities, LGAs and states as part of the PEPFAR pivot and reflective of PEPFAR 3.0 priorities. The SoW also included a focus on supporting prioritized actions and strategies for the geographic areas identified by PEPFAR as scale-up local government areas (LGAs). The technical assistance provided by 4Children over the next two-year period will achieve the following:

Development of guidance, strategies and tools to support improved HES and parenting.

Strengthened linkages among and referrals between community and clinic based OVC services, including strategies for reaching more children living with HIV (CLHIV) within the OVC population.

Strengthened capacity of government systems (LGA and state level) to advocate, plan for and use funds for OVC.

Strategies for delivering critical OVC services at clinical facilities.

Guidance and examples of interventions targeting adolescent girls and young women that address their increased vulnerability to both child protection concerns and HIV and can be easily integrated into existing programming.

Call for Expression of Interest – Short Term Technical Assistance to Identify Priority Areas for 4Children Support to the Community-based Social Service Workforce

Location: Nigeria

Contract Duration: 28 working days during October 15, 2016 – December 15, 2016

4Children contact person: Child Protection and Welfare Systems Technical Director, 4Children, with input from and in coordination with Chief of Party, 4Children Nigeria Project Director and Case Management and Referral Technical Director

OBJECTIVE:

Building upon 4Children’s activities related to strengthening the case management system and referral networks within OVC programming, 4Children aims to ensure that the community based workforce have the necessary skills, capacities, competencies and knowledge to ensure proper identification, screening, assessments, referrals, ongoing monitoring and determination of readiness for case closure. Furthermore, it is critical that community based workers have basic knowledge of

HIV (i.e., HIV sensitive) so that they can make referrals for testing and follow up for those that have been tested to ensure they are adhering to their regimen and receiving the appropriate care and support they need to live positively. Building on the momentum around the recently established Case Management Rapid Response Group and 4Children’s efforts to standardize a case management approach within vulnerable children programming, a team consisting of a US-based 4Children technical advisor and a local consultant, or STTA team, will conduct a desk review and scoping visit to identify what has been done to date to strengthen the social service workforce in Nigeria and what gaps still exist. Specifically, the STTA team will meet with key actors engaged in activities targeting the social service workforce, in particular the community based workforce, to capture successes to date and remaining challenges. The end objective of the desk review and field visit is the development of a proposed work plan outlining key areas of technical support that 4Children can provide over the next eighteen months (January 2017-September 2018) to bolster efforts to strengthen the social service workforce specifically as it relates to OVC programming and the case management process.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The local consultant will work closely with a US-based 4Children technical advisor, together as the STTA team, and key 4Children Nigeria staff to accomplish this SoW. Specifically, the STTA team will conduct an initial desk review of existing materials (both published and gray literature) on the social service workforce in Nigeria (see suggested documentation, below). This review will help to identify up to date information including key achievements and existing gaps of the social service workforce and related system strengthening efforts in Nigeria. A short report (5-10 pages) summarizing the findings of the desk review and making recommendations for the field visit will be submitted by the STTA team.

Furthermore, the desk review will help to inform the development of a list of key stakeholders with whom to conduct key informant interviews during the field visit.  Based on the desk review, the team will develop a proposed agenda and list of key stakeholders to visit in Nigeria. This list will include but not be limited to the following: USAID, 4Children Nigeria, representatives of 16 OVC IPs, UNICEF, Nigerian Association of Social Workers, relevant government bodies and academic institutions, and AIHA. Furthermore, the STTA team will develop a draft key informant interview guide to be reviewed by 4Children (specifically Kelley Bunkers, Child Protection and Welfare Systems Technical Director, Dr. Tapfuma Murove, Chief of Party, and Dr. Itua Obaitua, Technical Director – Case Management and Referrals) prior to the field visit. The field visit will include key informant and/or focus group discussions with relevant stakeholders.

The visit will result in a report that includes key findings and proposed activities wherein 4Children can focus its efforts and technical support to ensure that the proposed activities within the 4Children Nigeria Work plan (Annex 1) are up to date and reflect priority needs within the sector. These recommendations will be considered and will help to inform the eventual development of a second phase of technical assistance provided by the STTA team.  Areas of interest and potential future 4Children areas of support to be considered during the field visit include but are not limited to:

The appropriateness of supporting a validation process of the Global Social Service Workforce Alliance (GSSWA) Para Social Work (PSW) Competency Framework;

A substantial review of existing PSW (i.e., community based worker) training curricula to identify strengths and gaps and make recommendations for developing a standardized OVC case worker training curriculum that links to and supports the case management package and ensures that the curriculum is gender, HIV and disability sensitive; and

Proposed advocacy activities to support the recognition of the community-based workforce within the broader social service workforce.

Deliverables

The local consultant will work closely with the US-based 4Children technical advisor to conduct the activities and produce the deliverables as per the table below.

Period of Performance

The period of performance will be a total of 28 days each for the US-based advisor and local consultant between October 15 and December 15, 2016.

Activity

Deliverable

Due Date

Maximum Number of Consultancy Days

Document key findings from the desk review including social service workforce activities in Nigeria to date, existing gaps or challenges and recommendations for the field visit.  Informed by the desk review, develop list of proposed key informants and develop key informant interview guide.

Liaise with key training institutions, UNICEF, University School of Social Work and relevant government bodies and professional social work associations

Summary of findings from the desk review.

List of suggested key informants, key informant interview guide and proposed agenda for field visit

October 31, 2015

10

Conduct key informant/focus group with US-based technical advisor.

Report of key findings from assessment including identified strengths, gaps and a proposed workplan with prioritized areas for 4Children technical support of strengthening the community based workforce, especially as it relates to the case management package being developed.

December 15, 2016

18 (this includes preparation for and conducting of key informant/focus group interviews with US-based advisor, and desk work writing the report)

Total (Maximum) Days

28 days

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced Degree in Social Work, Development or related field required.

At least 7-10 years of relevant technical experience in OVC programming; child protection and welfare; and/or social service workforce capacity and system strengthening.

Ability to interact productively and proactively on social service workforce strengthening and other related advocacy issues with government officials, donors, professional associations, implementing partners, educational institutions and civil society organizations.

Proven experience coordinating with national and local social welfare and health authorities, donors, and implementing partners in Nigeria, other developing contexts a plus.

Expertise in planning for and conducting workforce assessments, including desk research, key informant/focus group interviews, and report writing. Background in developing and implementing health and/or social welfare training programs, with a focus on building worker capacity to improve linkages to HIV care and treatment interventions, and referral and supervision systems a plus.

Demonstrated ability to work with remote technical assistance based outside of Nigeria

Strong verbal and written English language skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Willingness to travel within the country.

Relevant documentation to include in the desk review

UNICEF and CORAM (2016).  Five Day Training of Trainers on Child Protection and Case Management For Social Welfare Officers, Assistants, Child Development Officers, Para-Social Workers and CPN Members

UNICEF and CORAM (2016). Case studies to accompany the Training of Trainers.

CapacityPlus (2011). Nigeria Social Development Workforce Strengthening Social Work Education Gap Analysis Scoping visit to Abuja, Nigeria. July 23-26, 2011.

CapacityPlus (2013). Lagos State Social Work Education and Training Gap Assessment.

Unknown author (n.d.). Para Social Worker Job Description.

Systems Transformed for Empowered Actions and Enabling Responses for Vulnerable Children and Families (STEER).Quarterly Report. 3rd Quarter – April 1st to June 30th, 2015
http://www.socialserviceworkforce.org/system/files/resource/files/Situational-analysis-twinning-center-para-social-worker-training-program.pdf

Equal Opportunity:

“CRS is an equal –opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”.

Statement of Commitment to Protection:

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

Emerging definitions, promoted by 4Children include: Graduation: Graduation signifies that all recommended interventions within a care plan have been implemented and that the household has achieved both the goals of the OVC program as well as their own within the parameters of the services provided under the given program. Graduation from OVC program support does not necessarily mean that households are no longer in need of any kind of support—rather that they have demonstrated and sustained measurable improvements within the service domains addressed by the given OVC program.  Transition or transfer: Circumstances such as closure or movement of an OVC program or planned geographic relocation of a household may inhibit the continuation of services as they are currently being provided. If it is determined through ongoing monitoring that a child and/or household is still in need of OVC case management support following one of these events, they should follow the Transfer Path. The Transfer Path includes the creation and implementation of a transfer plan, and results in the service users being transferred to another service provider for ongoing case management support.

TO APPLY

Interested consultants should send their expression of interest (EOI) along with a detailed resume as attached MS word documents to NG_HR@global.crs.org.

The resume should include but not limited to the following: Expected daily rate, personal profile, skills, competencies and suitability for the assignment as well as readiness for immediate short-term consultancy plus a copy of such previous work.

Applications should reach us by COB Friday October 7, 2016. Only qualified persons will be contacted and invited for screening.

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