Job Vacancies at EngenderHealth

JOB SUMMARY

• This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of EngenderHealth. They will assist the administrative team in managing office operations, ensuring efficiency, and supporting the overall administrative functions of EngenderHealth Nigeria. The intern will gain practical experience in office management, logistics, and administrative support within a nonprofit environment. By supporting the administrative team, the intern will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of EngenderHealth Nigeria’s operations, contributing to the organization’s mission in Nigeria.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under the direct supervision of the Administration Manager, the intern is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Assist in maintaining an organized and efficient office environment, including managing office supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Help in coordinating office maintenance and repairs, ensuring a safe and functional workspace.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating logistics for meetings, workshops, and events, including booking venues, arranging transportation, and preparing materials.
• Support the management of travel arrangements for staff, including booking flights, accommodation, and transportation.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records and filing systems, both physical and digital, ensuring documents are easily accessible.
• Support the preparation and distribution of correspondence, reports, and other administrative documents.
• Provide front desk support by answering phone calls, welcoming visitors, and directing them to the appropriate staff members.
• Assist in managing the organization’s general email inbox and handling routine inquiries.
• Assist in monitoring and managing office inventory, including tracking and replenishing supplies as needed.
• Help maintain accurate records of office assets and equipment.
• Provide administrative support to various teams within the organization, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes.
• Assist in other administrative tasks as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the office.
• Perform any other duties as will be guided by his/her supervisor

Learning Opportunities:
The Admin Intern will gain:

• Practical experience in office management and administrative functions within an international NGO.
• Exposure to the logistics and operational aspects of program implementation.
• Insight into the day-to-day workings of a global organization.
• Opportunities to develop organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Completion of National Youth Service and at least 1 year working experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A keen interest in nonprofit administration and a commitment to EngenderHealth’s mission.

PREFFERED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND FUNCTION

• Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other office productivity tools.
• Demonstrated understanding of general office administration, including logistics, document management, and office management procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and interact professionally with visitors and external partners.
• Ability to establish priorities, manage time effectively, and plan and organize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and ensure all documents and materials are well-organized and accessible.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English, enabling clear communication in a professional environment.

BEHAVIOURS

• Fosters a strong sense of purpose and commitment within the team, contributing positively to a collaborative work environment.
• Holds self-accountable to meet goals and uphold standards of behavior, while encouraging others to do the same.
• Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, including self-awareness and the ability to navigate interpersonal dynamics effectively.
• Shows a strong commitment to continuous learning and development, actively seeking opportunities to improve skills and knowledge.
• Adopts a flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving, readily adapting to changing situations.
• Exhibits a high degree of professionalism and integrity in all tasks, maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Contributes effectively to the organization’s goals, showing initiative and offering suggestions to improve processes and efficiency.
• Uses independent judgment and discretion in carrying out assignments, seeking guidance and approval when necessary.

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JOB SUMMARY

• Reporting to the Program Manager, the Gender Associate will support the integration of gender mainstreaming into the EngenderHealth PHC and Health advocacy project in Nigeria.
• The Gender Associate will assist in project management and technical activities, focusing on gender, youth, and social inclusion (GYSI) assessments and evaluations.
• Responsibilities will include contributing to the development of work plans, facilitating stakeholder engagement, drafting proposals, and documenting project activities.
• Additionally, the role will involve monitoring and research to inform implementation and enhance the project's effectiveness, ensuring that gender considerations are embedded in all aspects of the program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead in conducting the gender, youth, and social inclusion (GYSI) assessment on the project and ongoing analysis to identify gender, age, and social marginalization-specific needs, barriers, and opportunities within the project target districts to be used in the development of the resulting plans and activities.
• Oversee the implementation of gender strategies and action plans to address identified gender, youth, and social inclusion issues and promote gender equality, youth participation, and inclusion.
• Support the implementation using gender-appropriate strategies with a gender youth and social inclusion lens ensuring equity in participation of all groups.
• Ensure equal access and equitable participation of all groups to achieve better project outcomes and ensure that all areas of the programming are sensitive to gender and youth equity and equality.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other technical teams to ensure that all project activities integrate women, men, adolescents, young people, and socially marginalized groups.
• Lead the implementation of the safeguarding processes and measures in line with the do-no-harm framework (DNHF).
• Collaborate with the Senior Director, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion to train and mentor staff and partner on GYSI, DNHF, and other gender and inclusion approaches.

Capacity Building and Training

• Collaborate with the Senior Director, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion to provide capacity building and facilitate workshops on gender equality, and related topics for staff, partners, and stakeholders in the region.
• Participate in the creation of capacity-strengthening materials and resources to support gender training.

Representation and Advocacy

• Participate in all relevant Government and partner-led coordination platforms and technical advisory groups to integrate gender equality, youth, and social inclusion issues and share information.
• Collaborate with Local partners and stakeholders in campaigns to lobby gender-sensitive practices and behavior change
• Support communications and advocacy teams to promote targeted advocacy messages on gender equality and social inclusion tailored to each state context.
• Advocate to the Government and partners on behalf of women, youth, and other marginalized groups.
• Contribute to the design of advocacy briefs.
• Coordinate and communicate women’s, youth, and other marginalized groups’ feedback, learnings, and other interests to stakeholders to inform decision-making.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning

• Work with MEAL and Technical teams to integrate gender equality, youth participation, and social inclusion into all MEAL processes including gender equality-specific indicators, quality benchmarks, and response monitoring and evaluation tools, including Real Time Reviews, and lead the process of analyzing data and adapting programming to respond to identified gaps and risks.
• Monitor and ensure gender, and youth considerations are woven throughout project activities implementation in the states.
• Regularly work with the MEAL team to collect monitoring and evaluation of sex and age disaggregated data from the engagement of women, men, girls, boys, and local communities and lead on the analysis and presentation to project and other stakeholders.
• Ensure a robust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning plan for gender equality indicators by working together with the MEAL team.
• Integrate Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) Marker to support ongoing monitoring of the project implementation.
• Document implemented gender equality approaches and share best practices and innovations for replication and advocacy purposes among partners.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director Gender Equality and Social Inclusion to disseminate research findings and good practices at the regional level including district local government, Private sector partners, and community opinion leaders.

Partnership:

• Establish and maintain close linkages with relevant national, state, and local government departments and civil society partners in the management and implementation of the Project.
• Collaborate with the partnership team to carry out partner mapping, and support capacity-building plans for partners in gender Equality.
• Document best practices and unique experiences for sharing and learning.

REQUIREMENTS
Must possess the following requirements with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• First degree in gender studies or other relevant degree.
• Minimum of 5 years experience providing technical leadership on gender youth and social inclusion for an international NGO.
• Experience in working in consortium and external representation including with donors and coordination meetings.
• Demonstrable technical expertise in the assessment of, design, and project implementation, including monitoring and evaluation.
• Have a good understanding of gender and demonstrated experience in working with government authorities at all levels.
• Demonstrated skills in gender program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options, and think and plan strategically.
• Inter-personal skills to influence and guide staff and partners in identifying gender programming opportunities and resolving gender program challenges.
• Commitment to the values and mission of Engenderhealth.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English is required.
• Demonstrated capacity and experience in capacity-building approaches in their technical area (training, on-the-job support, mentoring) including the development of individual capacity-building plans.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments.

ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS

• Committed to EngenderHealth’s core organizational values of reflection, inclusion, integrity, respect, and transformation
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially with other technical staff, experts, and counterparts from the public, private, and NGO sectors.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication, and teamwork skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language
• Excellent in GYSI analysis and reporting
• Excellent in gender assessment processes.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent ability to communicate and maintain diplomatic and productive relations with the team; resourcefulness, flexibility, and ability to work in a changing and challenging environment.
• Internet proficiency, as well as proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Creates a strong sense of purpose and commitment within the team and with stakeholders,
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity.
• Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organizational development.

PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS

• Experience engaging Ministries of Health on project implementation and sustainability.
• Experience working with other INGO partners on similar MNCH programs in Bauchi and Sokoto.
• Experience coordinating different stakeholders to deliver focused results. Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behavior.
• Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning.
• Flexible with a ‘can-do’ and problem-solving approach