Latest Vacancies at Technoserve Nigeria

Requisition Number: DRIVE001997
Job Category: Operations

About the Project

• Prosper Cashew is a five-year, $26 million project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the Food for Progress Program that aims to catalyze investment for the West African cashew processing sector.
• Over the next five years, the project will strengthen and revive existing cashew processing facilities across Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria and support the development of new processing facilities and other value chain enterprises as part of the project’s overall goal to increase the share of raw cashew nut that is processed in the region from about 8% to 50%.
• Over five years, Prosper Cashew will improve the capacity of 60 processing units who source cashews from approximately 34,000 farmers, facilitate $497 million of investment in the cashew sector, and generate $1.5 billion in cashew kernel sales. The project expects to create more than 26,000 new jobs (at least 50% for women) and indirectly benefit more than 133,000 women, men, and children in West Africa.

Primary Purpose and Function

• The driver will drive TechnoServe staff and representatives within project areas in Nigeria as required, take proper care of assigned vehicles, and implement TechnoServe’s Transport and Vehicle Policy for Nigeria.

Duties & Responsibilities:
The Driver’s priorities will broadly fall into the following categories:
Driving Support:

• Drive staff for business-related purposes as requested.
• Ensure all necessary vehicle documents (e.g. insurance, registration documents, etc.) are present in the vehicle and up to date.
• Take care of vehicles tools and cleanliness.
• Accurately fill in the vehicle log book with details of each journey.
• Take care of his/her own personal safety, that of the passengers and third parties on board the vehicle (seat belt, etc...)
• Drive the vehicles according to the road code in force in Nigeria;
• Ensure that fuel cards always have sufficient credit and, if not, inform the direct manager;
• Welcome and accompany project staff and consultants at the airport and facilitate departure or arrival formalities as needed;

Vehicle Maintenance:

• Immediately report any accidents, technical faults or failures, damages, and maintenance needs to the appropriate staff member, and to note details in the vehicle log book.
• Ensure that assigned vehicle(s) are completely equipped with a first aid kit, spare tyres, working flashlight and batteries, vehicle jack, wheel brace and a tool kit (spanner, wrench, tyre removers, patch kit, etc.).
• Keep track of the scheduled service time of the vehicle in order to make sure that servicing is performed on time.
• Report to supervisor any vehicle defects that need repair.
• Ensure every morning, and when necessary, the maintenance of the vehicle: exterior washing, dusting and cleaning of the interior.
• Monitor and maintain the fuel level at the minimum necessary.
• Supervise small repairs (tire changes, etc.).
• Make all necessary arrangements for major repairs and periodic maintenance of vehicles.

Other:

• Assist in with general administrative/office duties, such as messenger duties, sending/collecting/distributing post and faxes, filing, photocopying, etc.
• Support project staff as necessary while on tour as may be designated.
• As a member of the business unit, work collaboratively with team members to ensure good coordination, communication, planning, and customer service to staff and programmatic operations, including providing cover for and support to others, and undertaking duties as delegated by the line manager.
• Maintain awareness of road, traffic and other conditions in the city of function and team travel areas to ensure their safety.
• Be punctual to ensure the smooth running of meetings, appointments and activities.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your Supervisor.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum WAEC level of education.
• Basic driving and mechanics certificates.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in long trips driving.
• A Valid driving license.
• Certificate of Good Conduct or equivalent.
• Recommendation letter by 2 Referees (of Professional relationship)
• The ability and willingness to travel nationally, sometimes to remote locations
• Good communication skills in both local dialects and English.
• Flexible, reliable, adaptable, responsible and team-oriented.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
• Experience working with staff from diverse backgrounds.

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Requisition Number: PROJE001967
Locations: Akwa Ibom and Cross Rivers
Job Category: Operations

Description

• We are looking for a Program Manager for a potential 3-years opportunity in Akwa-Ibom and Cross River States.
• The potential opportunity seeks to improve sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) service delivery and water resource management in Akwa-Ibom and Cross River states in the Cross River Basin in Nigeria.
• This goal will be achieved through enhancing watershed protection, expanding access to safe drinking water, enabling sustainable sanitation, and building the capacity of basin authorities, operators, and private sector partners to plan and manage water resources. The interventions will improve water quantity and quality, enable good hygiene practices, and enhance resilience.

Primary Purpose of Role

• The WASH Project Manager will be responsible for the overall implementation of TechnoServe’s component- developing and enabling sustainable sanitation entrepreneurship models as well as increasing awareness and demand for sanitation products. The role holder will play a key role in engaging manufacturers and wholesalers of sanitation products, commercial and micro finance institutions, Toilet Business Owners (TBO), and planning a sanitation business accelerator program where seed grants will be awarded to successful businesses.
• It should be understood that the tasks outlined below are the key responsibilities, but the employee will be expected to perform other tasks that are necessary within the context of the evolving needs of the project.

Project Inception Phase:

• Review the baseline report along with project stakeholders to validate assumptions, learnings, etc. in the proposal.
• Support the HR and Admin teams in the recruitment of the project team and ensure they have all the required work tools. 
• Develop a detailed workplan for TechnoServe’s expected activities over the life of the project in consultation with the project’s senior leadership and partners. 
• Develop a comprehensive risk matrix which will be monitored and updated as new risks are identified. 
• In collaboration with the Head of Admin and Finance, develop a procurement plan for the implementation phase based on the workplan.

Project Implementation:

• Work with the project team to ensure that all project targets are met using innovative approaches.
• Structure and monitor monthly project workplan to ensure timely implementation of the sanitation entrepreneurship accelerator program and related sanitation marketing activities.
• Drive close communication with donor representative and other project stakeholders. 
• Draft and/or contribute to required donor reports in a timely manner. 
• Engage constantly with all stakeholders in the larger sanitation hygiene value chain.
• Provide guidance to sanitation entrepreneurs around sustainable business models.
• Monitor project budget spending and ensure it is aligned with both donor and TechnoServe’s spend policies. 
• Ensure that all procurement activities strictly follow established TechnoServe guidelines and policy. 
• Lead on project closeout activities using the programs checklist. 
• Work with the communication team to disseminate learnings, human interest stories and case studies.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:

• Work closely with the regional MEL advisor to ensure high quality monitoring and evaluation through quality data collection and analysis. 
• Ensure the provision of quality data on a timely basis for internal project management and external reporting purposes.
• Promote experience sharing and learning within the organization and among other stakeholders.

Others:

• Represent the project and organization at internal and external functions, as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Business, Entrepreneurial Development or related discipline. 
• Demonstrate at least 5 years work experience in implementing WASH programs in Nigeria. 
• Demonstrate understanding of the WASH entrepreneurial space in Nigeria and in particular focus states.
• Demonstrate capacity to lead and mentor a team.  
• Previous experience in a marketing/sales role with a manufacturer of sanitation products is an added asset. 
• Ability to engage and advise a broad range of stakeholders, including senior management of private sector companies, employers at all levels, donor representatives, and others.
• Ability to structure and manage complex tasks, including experience in work planning and activity budgeting.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Strong interpersonal and management skills, preferably with project/program management experience; PMP/Prince 2 is an asset.
• Strong writing skills and proven ability to develop excellent donor reports. 
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office package.

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Requisition Number: SENIO001968
Locations: Akwa-Ibom and Cross River
Job Category: Operations

Job Description

• We are looking for a Senior Business Advisor for a potential 3-years opportunity in Akwa-Ibom and Cross River States.

Primary Purpose of Role

• The Senior Business Advisor will be responsible for implementing all field activities, including support on toilet construction, increasing awareness and sustainable sales of sanitation products and engaging stakeholders at the community level.
• It should be understood that the tasks outlined below are the key responsibilities, but the employee will be expected to perform other tasks that are necessary within the context of the evolving needs of the project.

Project Inception Phase:

• Support the project manager in the development and review of the detailed workplan for TechnoServe’s expected activities over the life of the project.
• Work with main awardee’s field team in validating the project participants and where required, mobilize project participants.

Project Implementation:

• Provide leadership to the field team during implementation of all field activities.
• Support the project manager on providing awareness of sanitation hygiene products and platforms for engagement between sanitation entrepreneurs and project communities.
• Support the project manager in developing the monthly project workplan to deliver quality implementation of all field activities on schedule.
• Ensure strict adherence to specifications during construction of the toilets and other sanitation infrastructure in accordance with global best practices and local requirements and regulations.
• Support the project manager in developing the required reports.
• Ensure that all procurement activities strictly follow TechnoServe’s procurement guidelines and policy.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:

• Work closely with the regional MEL advisor, project manager and enumerators during data collection activities to ensure accuracy, quality and delivery.
• Work with the MEL team in collecting success and human-interest stories.

Required Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Entrepreneurial Development or related discipline.
• 5 years’ work experience, with 3 years of leading field-based WASH programs in Nigeria.
• Demonstrate understanding of the WASH in Nigeria and in particular focus states.
• Familiarity with global best practices and guidelines for environmental and social impact assessment.
• Ability to engage a broad range of stakeholders on the field.
• Strong writing skills and proven ability to develop excellent reports.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Strong interpersonal skill and ability to work as part of a team.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office package.