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INTERSOS is an independent, no-profit organization which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy c...
Code: SR-49-2471
Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Starting date: 30/05/2022
Contract duration: 8 months
Reporting to: Medical Coordinator
Supervision of: Project Officers, LGA Supervisors,
Dependents: Non-family duty station
General context of the project
Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has crippled northeastern Nigeria. Borno State continues to be most affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 22 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional.
In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is implementing 10 projects addressing critical gaps in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Protection, Food Security, Livelihoods, and Camp Coordination and Camp Management services for a highly vulnerable population in the accessible host communities in of Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Banki, Damasak, Monguno, Magumeri, Konduga, and Maiduguri Metropolitan Center, Borno State, Nigeria.
General purpose of the position
The Project Manager will ensure planning and delivery of all components of INTERSOS Nigeria COVAX Project as a key component of the COVID19 response project funded by ECHO and facilitate a coherent approach to INTERSOS Nigeria COVID19 overall response.
S/he will serve as INTERSOS Nigeria focal point for activities related to COVAX project as a key component of the COVID-19 preparedness and response:
The COVAX Project Manager will:
Main responsabilities and tasks
i. Operational
Participate and proactively engage in COVAX - COVID-19 preparedness coordination meetings and working groups at State, National and field level. Provide summary notes off all external meetings for relevant internal stakeholders.
Develop and deliver training on COVID-19 preparedness to INTERSOS staff.
Proactively network with clusters and health and WASH agencies to identify opportunities to collaborate.
Review and update relevant Project Agreements, and Memorandum of Understanding.
Ensure clear internal coordination within the project teams and other support teams (Logistics, Human Resources, Finance, Field Base).
Provide updates during various meetings such as advisor’s and management, or any other ad hoc meetings.
In coordination with the Country Staff Health Focal Point, assess the need for and contribute towards the design and implementation of in-country COVID-19-related staff health protocols and procedures.
Manage COVID-19 and COVAX preparedness activities, alongside the relevant field PM and PC, to meet the project objectives within budget and allotted time frame.
React quickly to crisis and organize & implement appropriate assessments and responses.
Contribute to the development and implementation of a COVAX INTERSOS Cross-Country strategy and a harmonized COVID-19 preparedness and response strategy.
Continuously monitor and supervise COVID-19 preparedness and response activities, evaluating progress through outputs and impact. Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities according to applicable timeframes and formats.
Participate in the development of interventions and new proposals, linked to the assessed needs and gaps.
Reach out to other actors to find those who can respond to needs which go beyond resources of INTERSOS.
ii. Monitoring and Evaluation
iii. Capacity building
iv. Quality Management/Project Design
v. Logistics
vi. Management
Support and monitor program staff planning of activities.**Required profile and experience** Education
An Advanced Degree in Public Health related field or another appropriate degree with a combination of working experience in public health outbreaks such as Ebola, Lassa Fever, Cholera etc.
Professional Experience
Professional Requirements
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate INTERSOS’s five core competencies:
Collaborating: You are a strong networker and enjoy working with many different types of stakeholders, you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while balancing the role of advisor and taking leadership
Communicating: You write and speak effectively and honestly and display political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures
Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.
Languages
Personal Requirements
A focused, organised individual who is a teamplayer able to operate under stressful environments
Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password, citizenship and Skype address), sign-up and apply by attaching your CV and motivation letter in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS. In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “Platform issue – SR-49-2471-Position”.
Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.
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