Job Vacancies at Panagora Group

Job Opening ID: 527
Project / Activity: USAID / Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Industry: USAID
 Zip / Postal Code: 000000

Job Description

• Panagora Group, a small business specializing in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, global health, and international development, seeks experienced drivers for an anticipated USAID/Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning activity. 
• This is a long-term position based in Abuja, Nigeria expected to start in Spring 2021.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Panagora activity staff, subcontractors and independent contractors require travel to near and distant locations in Nigeria to conduct site visits, evaluation assessments, research, partner meetings, and other activities. The driver will be assigned to project vehicles to transport activity staff, consultants, and partners.
• He/she will be responsible for the safety of passengers, maintenance, and compliance with Panagora’s vehicle use policies and procedures.
• Operate the activity vehicles in a safe and efficient manner
• Follow all rules and procedures for vehicle use and fleet management, including detailed record keeping
• Support the maintenance schedule as directed by the Security and Logistics Specialist.
• Prepare regular fleet management reports and maintain accurate recording and monitoring of vehicle logbooks and usage.
• Implement and maintain vehicle and passenger security and safety procedures and systems.
• Be a reliable and proactive team member, creatively problem solving and maintaining strong communications with the entire operations team.
• Any other related duties as and when required.
• In addition to the responsibilities described above, the employee may be assigned additional responsibilities to support overall Nigeria MEL activity objectives. The employee will report to the Security and Logistics Specialist.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess Secondary school certificate
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably with USAID projects
• Driver License (Code B or higher) and with clean driving record
• Current Professional Driving Permit PrDP
• Demonstrated safe driving experience in client-facing settings
• General knowledge of and experience with vehicle maintenance
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is required

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Job Opening ID: 521
Project / Activity: USAID / Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Industry: USAID
Zip / Postal Code: 000000

Job Description

• Panagora Group, a small business specializing in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, global health, and international development, seeks an experienced knowledge management officer for an anticipated USAID/Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning activity. 
• This is a long-term position based in Abuja, Nigeria expected to start in Spring 2021.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of a knowledge management strategy for the MEL activity, working closely with staff, Panagora, and USAID to ensure all needs of the activity and client are met.
• Promote information and knowledge sharing, collaboration, and learning to support decision-making and continuous improvement (use of evidence-based approaches) in line with the USAID collaborate, learn and adapt (CLA) standards.
• Support development and implementation of information and content management strategies ensuring that all knowledge and learning assets are archived and searchable.
• Assist development of technical publications, reports, learning briefs, updates, newsletters, presentations, videos, posters, and social media content as needed.
• Work to continuously improve knowledge sharing and management platforms, tools, and processes for the MEL activity.
• Support the Learning and Institutional Capacity Advisor to develop, plan, and execute Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) activities.
• Assist in developing and facilitating learning events for the MEL activity, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Learning and Institutional Capacity Advisor.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in organizational learning, communications, public relations, information sciences, or a related field.
• A minimum of three years experience in knowledge management
• Experience with developing and implementing knowledge management strategies for international development activities preferred.
• Prior experience with USAID activities and USAID branding and marking guidelines highly preferred.
• Strong planning, management, facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and management across the organization.
• Must be a legal resident of Nigeria.
• Strong English oral and written communication skills.

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Job Opening ID: 520
Project / Activity: USAID / Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Industry: USAID

Job Description

• We seek an experienced office assistant for an anticipated USAID/Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning activity.
• This is a long-term position based in Abuja, Nigeria expected to start in Spring 2021.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Operations and HR Manager in office operations and administration tasks according to Panagora Group policies and procedures, local laws, and USAID regulations.
• Assist the Senior Operations & HR Manager in procurement actions, including sending quote requests, conducting price negotiations, documentation of the process, and finalizing agreements after the selection has been made.
• Act as point-person for suppliers and service providers, working closely with the finance team to ensure invoices are approved and paid correctly and timely.
• Assist in preparations and logistics for events, workshops, travel for the MEL activity, in accordance with Panagora Group policies and procedures and USAID regulations.
• Manage general office communications and reception.
• Maintain accurate and detailed office and inventory file records and documents, according to Panagora Group policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Operations & HR Manager or the Chief of Party.

Requirements

• Associate or Vocational degree in Administration or equivalent qualification.  
• Minimum three years of experience in office administration.   
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Knowledge of regulatory, contractual, and legal compliance requirements associated with USAID funding a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Clear attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and adapt to frequently changing priorities.
• Must be a legal resident of Nigeria.
• Moderate English oral and written communication skills.

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Job Opening ID: 524
Project / Activity: USAID / Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Industry: USAID
 Zip / Postal Code: 000000

Job Description

• Panagora Group, a small business specializing in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, global health, and international development, seeks an experienced qualitative analysis specialist for an anticipated USAID/Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning activity. 
• This is a long-term position based in Abuja, Nigeria expected to start in Spring 2021.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide qualitative data support across the MEL activity and advise other technical staff on the use of qualitative methods, from methodological design to information analysis.
• Provide technical input during the design of qualitative data collection activities.
• Develop the qualitative data codebook according to the objectives and methodological design of each evaluation or assessment.
• Support qualitative data fieldwork, both in-person and remotely.
• Code interviews and information resulting from data collection, using the codebook, and emerging categories defined in conjunction with the technical teams.
• Create NVivo reports and searches needed by technical teams.
• Contribute to qualitative data analysis findings graphics, and other content for reports, events, success stories, and other communication products, individually or in collaboration with others.
• Working with the Data Systems Senior Specialist, guard the MEL activity's sensitive qualitative information, according to USAID protocols, and support qualitative data anonymization and confidentiality processes.
• Train appropriate technical and administrative staff and consultants in qualitative data collection, qualitative data coding, and qualitative data analysis software, as needed.
• Execute all other functions assigned by immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, political science, public health, international development, or social science that emphasizes research methods.
• Minimum of five years of experience in applying qualitative data methods in evaluation and/or research activities.
• Preferable relevant work experience and expertise in specialized field, which include the areas of: (1) economic growth and environment (i.e. agricultural development); (2) education; (3) health, populations, and nutrition; (4) HIV/TB; and (5) peace and democratic governance.
• Experience supporting MEL donor-funded mechanisms, preferably with USAID experience.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct field work in non-permissive environments, areas with hardship conditions, remote areas, and conflict-affected areas for extended periods of time.
• Advanced knowledge of qualitative statistical analysis and software such as NVIVO, ATLAS, etc.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, verbal and written communication, presentation and facilitation skills. Experience training colleagues a plus.
• Meaningful professional experience in Nigeria a strong advantage.
• Strong English oral and written communication skills.

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Job Opening ID: 526
Project / Activity: USAID / Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Industry: USAID

Job Description

• We seek an experienced communications specialist for an anticipated USAID / Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning activity.
• This is a long-term position based in Abuja, Nigeria expected to start in Spring 2021.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Write MEL activity and USAID / Nigeria related communication materials.
• Conceptualize, research, design, write and edit fact sheets, speeches, newsletters and other documents in support of the communications strategy of the MEL activity.
• Manage development of communications documents and materials that require inputs from technical staff.
• Work with technical staff to develop, adapt and disseminate technical communication materials.
• Generate infographics, one pagers and other communication schemes, with relevant information by the Activity or by any source according to USAID requirements.
• Ensure that all presentations, deliverables, trainings and technical reports of the activity comply with USAID’s Branding and Marking Plan.
• Work with the USAID press office and coordinate events related to USAID in Nigeria.
• Monitor MEL activity work to identify success stories and ensure they are captured, developed, edited, and distributed.
• Provide support to the Activity leadership to maintain effective communications with USAID, other partner organizations and stakeholders, including timely response to requests for information.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Communications, Public Health, Journalism or related field. Masters preferred.
• At least 6 years of experience in a similar communications role within international development organizations, preferably for USAID funded project(s).
• Proven ability to organize, summarize, and rewrite technical information for non-expert audiences.
• Experience facilitating workshops and communication skills training.
• Demonstrated experience with development and implementation of communication strategies.
• Thorough knowledge of USAID reporting, branding, and marking policies.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
• Must be a legal resident of Nigeria.
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills.

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Job Opening ID: 523
Project / Activity: USAID / Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Industry: USAID

Job Description

• We seek an experienced executive assistant to the chief of party for an anticipated USAID / Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning activity.
• This is a long-term position based in Abuja, Nigeria expected to start in Spring 2021.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support to the MEL activity Chief of Party (COP).
• Actively manage and prioritize the Chief of Party’s complex schedule and email, responding to a high volume of requests and coordinating with MEL activity staff daily.
• Act as a liaison and manage communication between the Chief of Party other stakeholders; act as an extension to the Chief of Party when needed.
• Provide detailed briefings, research, and background documents for meetings, events, and trips.
• Stay up-to-date on MEL activity operations and technical tasks to support and report to the Chief of Party as needed.
• Process reimbursements, expense reports, and travel reports for the Chief of Party.
• Oversee special projects and assignments as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.

Requirements

• Associate or vocational degree in administration or equivalent qualification. Bachelor's degree in International Development or relevant field preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in office administration and executive assistance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Demonstrated experience anticipating the needs of a senior leader and planning time and materials appropriately.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Clear attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and adapt to frequently changing priorities.
• Must be a legal resident of Nigeria.
• Moderate English oral and written communication skills.
• 1-3 years work Experience.

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Job Opening ID: 525
Project / Activity: USAID / Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Industry: USAID
Zip / Postal Code: 000000

Job Description

• Panagora Group, a small business specializing in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, global health, and international development, seeks an experienced security and logistics specialist for an anticipated USAID/Nigeria Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning activity. 
• This is a long-term position based in Abuja, Nigeria expected to start in Spring 2021.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise the MEL activity leadership on security plan and policy development and review the security plan semi-annually.
• Manage security and logistics operations for the MEL activity according to the approved activity security plan, Panagora policies, and local laws.
• Develop security assessments and provide real-time safety information and support for the MEL team in Abuja as well as all locations where activities will be carried out.
• Conduct field safety assessments and make recommendations on how to operate in rural and urban areas where MEL activity works.
• Advise the chief of party and deputy chief of party on potential security risks in the implementation areas.
• Conduct security risk assessments, develop travel itineraries, and track staff/consultant travel for all work-related trips of MEL activity staff and consultants. The security and logistics specialist will be the main point-of-contact for staff on work travel.
• Conduct security briefings and trainings with all MEL activity staff and consultants, both routinely and travel-specific to ensure staff/consultants are aware of, trained in, and adhere to security management plans, guidelines and standards.
• Develop periodic and ad hoc reports on the security situation according to the needs of the activities.
• Coordinate with security authorities at the local level as well as security personnel from other USAID programs in Nigeria to have a full understanding of the security situation and make relevant recommendations based on this knowledge.
• Develop and manage the emergency communications system for staff.
• Be aware of any emergencies arising in relation to the development of the functions of the activities in the regions and in the main office and advise the Chief of Party.
• Coordinate closely with the F&A manager and the security and logistics specialist to manage all activity-related travel, workshops, meetings, etc.
• Supervise the MEL activity drivers and manage all MEL activity work travel.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.

Requirements

• Minimum formal security management certification, bachelors in related field preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in logistics organization, security management, and travel management for a USAID activity.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing security information in different areas of Nigeria.  The person must have knowledge of the security situation, having the necessary contacts to keep up to date, in Nigeria.
• Experience and knowledge of personnel and organizational security issues, threat/risk assessment, security management and security awareness in an insecure environment.
• Demonstrate efficiency in the implementation of security platforms for civilian operations including achievements in crisis management and security provider supervision.
• Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions, set up and execution of an incident warning system, compilation of security reports and assessments.
• Knowledge of security best practices and the willingness to build in-depth knowledge of Panagora Group's security policies and procedures.
• Minimum three years of experience non-permissive environments, areas with hardship conditions, remote areas, and conflict-affected areas for extended periods of time.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and training skills.
• Experience in training and coaching national and international staff in safety and security.
• Strong English oral and written communication skills