Fresh Jobs at Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD)

Duties and Responsibility

Functions / Day to day activities:

• Develop and implement advocacy strategies: Lead the development and execution of advocacy plans aimed at influencing policies, practices, and attitudes.
• Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, community leaders, and international organizations to advance project objectives.
• Capacity-building initiatives: Design and facilitate capacity-building workshops, training sessions, and other learning interventions to enhance the skills and knowledge of stakeholders.
• Resource mobilization: Support efforts to mobilize resources
• Communications and outreach: Develop communication materials, including reports, briefs, and presentations, to communicate key advocacy messages and engage with target audiences effectively.
• Policy advocacy: Advocate for policy review where necessary
• Monitoring and evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the impact of advocacy initiatives and capacity-building activities to assess their effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Networking and collaboration: Represent the organization in relevant forums, conferences, and working groups to network with peers, share best practices, and foster collaboration on advocacy and capacity-building efforts.
• Documentation and reporting: Maintain accurate records of advocacy activities, capacity-building interventions, and outcomes achieved. Prepare regular reports of activities

Performance measures:

• •Advocacy impact metrics
• Capacity building impact metrics
• Sustainability metrics
• Feedback and evaluation metrics
• Training and development
• Workplace culture
• Community Engagement
• Innovation and Creativity
• Personal development metrics
• External recognition

Requirement:

• Must be honest, accountable, a good listener, able to work in a team, transparent and honest.
• Must have understanding and ability to action and communicate DEI principles in all activities.
• Must be computer literate, with a good knowledge of MS office suites and google workspace.
• Bachelor’s degree in social science, with at least 3 years’ experience in similar role.
• Good report writing and workshop facilitation.
• Fluent in Hausa, Kanuri and local languages within the LGAs of implementation.
• The position will be based at the head office with frequent travel to field locations.

Desirable skills:

• Timeliness,
• Honesty
• Accountability
• Good communication skills,
• Confidence,
• proactiveness and able to manage pressure.
• Fluent in Hausa, Kanuri and any other indigenous languages

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Duties and Responsibility

Functions / Day to day activities:

• Team Management: Lead and supervise the protection team, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure the effective implementation of protection activities and the achievement of project objectives.
• Program Planning and Implementation: Develop, implement, and monitor the protection implementation in line with international standards and best practices, addressing the specific needs and vulnerabilities of target populations.
• Case Management: Oversee the provision of case management services to identified persons, following  compliance with  best standard and project requirement  and also ensure  access to appropriate support and referrals where necessary
• Community Engagement: Establish and maintain effective relationships with communities, local authorities, and other stakeholders to promote community participation, empowerment, and community ownership of protection initiatives.
• Capacity Building: Identify training needs and develop capacity-building initiatives for staff, partners, and community members and stakeholders.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor the implementation of protection activities, collect and analyze data on program indicators, and prepare regular reports to track progress, identify challenges, and document lessons learned.
• Coordination and Collaboration: Coordinate closely with other sectors and organizations to ensure a holistic approach to protection programming
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and integrity of protection services and interventions, adhering to humanitarian principles, codes of conduct, and organizational policies and procedures.

Performance measures:

• Case Management metrics
• Protection Monitoring and Reporting
• Coordination and Collaboration
• Capacity Building and Training
• Community Engagement and Participation
• Security and Safety Measures
• Disability, Equity, Gender and Inclusion
• Accountability and Feedback Mechanism
• Adherence to standards and guidelines
• Adaptation and Learning

Requirement:

• Must be honest, accountable, a good listener, able to work in a team, transparent and honest.
• Must have understanding and ability to action and communicate DEI principles in all activities.
• Must be computer literate, with a good knowledge of MS office suites and google workspace.
• Bachelor’s degree in social science, with at least 3 years’ experience in similar role.
• Good report writing and workshop facilitation.
• The position will be based in Maiduguri with frequent travel to all field locations and take care of the protection component of the project which includes, GBV case management, child protection and mine action activities under the project.
• Master’s degree in social science, with at least 3 years’ experience in GBV case management, PSS, Child protection and Mine action.  Proficient in Microsoft office suites and google workspace.
• Fluent in Hausa, Kanuri and local languages within the LGAs of implementation.

Desirable skills:

• Timeliness,
• Honesty
• Accountability
• Good communication skills,
• Confidence,
• proactiveness and able to manage pressure.
• Fluent in Hausa, Kanuri and any other indigenous languages
• Case Management
• Coordination and Collaboration
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Capacity Building and Training
• Community Engagement and Participation

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Performance measures:

The performance of the grants and partnership Technical Senior officer will be measured using the following:

• Track the number of grants secured within a specific period.
•  Calculate the percentage of successfully acquired grants out of the total applications submitted,
• Measure the total monetary value of grants secured during a designated timeframe.
• Assess the positions ability to secure grants from various sources, including government agencies, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Quantify the Officer’s success in initiating new partnerships aligned with FRAD’s goals.
• Measure the ability to maintain and strengthen relationships with current partners.
• Evaluate the overall quality of grant proposals in terms of sustainability, clarity, alignment with organizational goals, and adherence to donor guidelines.
• Assess the accuracy of proposed budgets compared to actual expenditures.
•  Evaluate the Officer’s ability to optimize resources within the proposed budget.
• Evaluate how promptly the Officer submits required reports to funding partners.
• Assess the effectiveness of impact reports in showcasing the outcomes and success of funded projects.
• Monitor attendance and participation in relevant conferences, workshops, and networking events.
• Track the number of new contacts made at events and the subsequent development of these connections.
• Manage sub grantees of FRAD and provide technical support to FRAD’s partners

Functions / Day to day activities:

The day-to-day activity of the grants and partnership Senior Technical officer for FRAD Foundation are as follows:

Grants Proposal Development:

• Research potential funding opportunities from Donor agencies, foundations, and other available sources.
• Develop strong grant proposals, and ensure alignment with FRAD’s goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with the program manager and other stakeholders to gather relevant proposal information.
• Participate in work and activity planning to align the grant programming with overall project activities.
• Add to the development of timeline and details required for any activities needing grants; conduct market search and price analysis in coordination with technical and procurement staff. 
• Coordinates with staff requesting grants to prepare Request for Concepts and other expression of interest.

• Assist in the process and development of calls for proposals, participate, take meeting notes, and manage records in subsequent review processes, co-design, kick-offs, and collaborative strategy meetings
• Manage sub grantee of partners to ensure compliance to donor regulations and processes.
• Administered organization capacity assessment (OCA) to partners and develop organization capacity development plan.
• Track partners spending and also initiate process of funds request with partners for timely disbursement of funds.

Relationship Building:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with potential funding partners, including donors, foundations, and corporations and sub-grantees.
• Network within the philanthropic community to identify new funding prospects.
• Attend events and conferences to establish connections and promote the organization’s work.
• Promote FRAD’s initiatives to potential partners with similar interest as FRAD Foundation.

Grants Management:

• Oversee the entire grant lifecycle, from application to reporting.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and deadlines.
• Work closely with finance and program teams to track budget allocations and expenditures related to grants

Partnership Development:

• Identify and initiate partnerships with other organizations, NGOs, and businesses that align with FRAD’s mission and vision.
• Negotiate terms of partnership agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective implementation of partnership activities.
• Work with the Program manager and Executive Director to gain and advocate for more partnerships.

Proposal Budgeting:

• Collaborate with finance teams to develop accurate and realistic budgets for grant proposals.
• Ensure that proposed budgets align with the organization’s financial policies and guidelines.
• Manage partner’s budget and track spending of partners to ensure it is according to the Budget approved.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Support gathering feedback from recipients for monitoring, evaluation, and learning purposes.
• Conduct necessary data collection and provide required information and data to the monitoring and evaluation department in the required format.
• When necessary, perform site visits to monitor Performance.
• When needed conduct financial and programmatic audits during implementation. 

Communication and Advocacy:

• Develop communication materials highlighting the impact of grants and partnerships for the FRAD Foundation.
• Advocate for FRAD’s work through various channels, including social media, conferences, and publications.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Stay informed about changes in regulations and compliance requirements related to grants.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with grants and partnerships.

Database Management:

• Maintain an updated database of funding opportunities, partners, and relevant contacts.
• Track and report on the success rate of grant applications and partnership development efforts.

Capacity Building:

• Provide training and support to internal teams on best practices for grant management and partnership development.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and share knowledge within the organization

Any other task assigned by the management.

Requirement:

• Prior experience with internationally funded projects is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating budgets, reviewing financial reports, preparing for and monitoring audits, and file management.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and efficiently handle multiple tasks.
• PSEA and Safeguarding certificate
• Ability to work under own initiative or as a part of a team.
• Experience working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Fluency in Hausa and one of the languages spoken in North-East Nigeria is preferable.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience in grants management is required. A minimum of four (4) years of general working experience is required.

Qualification:

• A University Degree in Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management, or a related field is required.        

Desirable skills:

• Honesty/ integrity
• Accountability
• team player
• ambition
• professionalism 
• collaboration
• Creativity
• Collaboration
• Attention to details