Fresh Recruitment at Initiative for Agricultural Intervention and Developmental Integration

Employment Type: Intern
Duration: 10 months
Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary

• The Food Security Officer will provide leadership and management of all aspects of the food security and livelihoods activities integrated to nutrition projects in Maiduguri.
• S/he will be responsible for the implementation of food assistance programs involving cash/food voucher transfers and ensuring program quality, completion of activities within budget and project period, and identifying new needs for program expansion and improvement.
• S/he will be part of the Nutrition team based in Maiduguri and will contribute to deepening IMC Nutrition and Food Security Programs.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Take lead in the management of emergency food security activities into the CMAM program in the NE operation.
• Support the team to define the implementing methodology, organize trainings, define and implement a realistic work plan, develop monitoring and evaluation tools, adapted to cash and voucher approaches.
• Organize and take an active part in field and community rapid assessments, market mapping and analysis, beneficiary’s selection in order to collect information and data needed for the design, monitoring and evaluation of cash-based transfers.
• Analyse the technical performance of on-going projects and participate in food security assessments, surveys, data collection and analysis and contribute to improving the quality of food security programming.
• Take charge of developing tools and systems to facilitate the implementation of food assistance programs.
• In coordination with the Nutrition support officer, contribute to the management of the project team through the definition of responsibilities, evaluation of technical capacities and training, capacity building to strengthen cash/voucher transfers programming.
• Liaise with the State Programme Team Lead and Nutrition Support Officer, Finance and Admin to ensure that project budget, equipment and local supply planning as well as the efficient management of financial resources in line with donor TOR/contract and the NGO policies.
• Ensure regular and quality project reporting in a timely manner and in compliance with donor requirements.
• Supervise volunteers and field staff, and ensure effective and timely coordination of activities with the Food Security and livelihood actors in project states
• Represent NGO at the Food Security Cluster meeting and ensure that NGO is active and visible
• Communicate in a timely manner any changes in project implementation arising out of security concerns and liaise with the Security Manager for remedial action.
• Liaise with the Logistics Team to ensure that procurement's are timely initiated, monitored and prioritized by the logistics team;
• Provide assistance for the development of new food security opportunities and advise the Nutrition Support Officer on matters relating to food security.

Requirements
Interested candidate will:

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Agriculture, Nutrition, Development Studies, or other relevant certifications
• Strong analytical skills (qualitative and qualitative)
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Good understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts
• Flexible and creative
• Strong organizational and logistical skills
• Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work and live in challenging conditions
• Must adhere to set security standards
• Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work
• Be a team player
• At least 1 years’ experience in humanitarian interventions focusing on food security and nutrition
• An understanding of food security interventions.
• Good command of English and knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage.

Remuneration
 little stipends could be provided occasionally to cover transport and communication.

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Location: Damaturu, but online support can be accepted for an experienced person
Employment Type: Volunteer/Intern
Duration: 1 year (subject to renewal)
Start Date: As soon as possible

Summary

• The Business Development Officer (BDM) will lead the Business Development Plan of IAIDI. The BDM is responsible for reviving old and identifying new funding opportunities in line with IAIDI’s program priorities, writing successful grant proposal in coordination with program colleagues especially the National Coordinator in addition to strengthening our linkages with local donors, partners and international foundations/donors.

Key Job Responsibilities
The Business Development Manager will perform the following functions:

• Develop resource mobilization plans to operationalise the resource mobilisation strategy of IAIDI.
• Ensure development of regular reports and analysis of the implementation plans, mapping between program priorities and donor opportunities, funding analysis, etc to be used by management for tracking progress against the targets, review and decision making.
• Actively identify grant opportunities and develop grant proposals in line with agreed organizational procedures and in close coordination with National Coordinator, Program staff, Program Areas and target communities where IAIDI operates.
• Ensure that all categories of program costs are taken into account at the conceptualization and submission stage of grant preparation.
• Monitor, analyze and consolidate relevant grant information and disseminate where relevant within IAIDI.
• Produce and regularly update a comprehensive mapping of all donor opportunities (by sector and geography) in Nigeria.
• Lead on developing and packaging grant proposals to suit the requirements of different donors, including working with the programme communications focal point to develop separate marketing collateral aimed at different audiences (NOs, Institutional donors, Corporate etc).
• Ensure, in coordination with the National Coordinator and head of programme areas, to develop, manage and maintain strategic partnerships with both international and local donor missions, including bilateral and multilaterals.
• Develop and maintain a strong and professional image of IAIDI among relevant donors and INGO partners.
• Lead on researching where potential opportunities for grant funding can be found.
• Ensuring successful on-going donor relationship management and ‘ownership’ of relations with donor representatives locally.
• Identify and coach/mentor competent staff for grants acquisition and implementation including coaching and mentoring to support their abilities in different fields.
• Co-ordinate with the National Coordinator to strengthen the capacity of staff and partners in building donor relations, generating resources (technical, funding, material) and managing/reporting on grant-funded programs and projects.
• Work with the Finance and Programme staff to ensure the effective utilization of grants monitoring systems in terms of projections and forecasting, the monitoring of expenditure, negotiations with grantors for budget modifications and completion of project reports.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:

• Bachelor degree, but Master’s Degree in relevant field is very preferable
• Five years of professional experience of which at least three should have been spent in a resource mobilisation in the development or humanitarian response sector
• Demonstrated track record of writing project proposals &obtaining grant funding for development or humanitarian projects or both from institutional donors
• Experience in coaching/mentor, training and facilitation
• Experience in identifying and developing fund raising opportunities
• Experience of working with children and communities and managing child-related program and projects would be an advantage

Other skills:

• Demonstrable knowledge as a result of study, training or practical experience on grants acquisition;
• Knowledge of the various donor’s interests, priorities and requirements;
• Solid knowledge of proposal and donor funding requirements and the ability to apply that knowledge in preparing project proposals
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills;
• Advanced negotiating skills;
• Proven strategic relationship management skills;
• Conceptual and analytical skills;
• Excellent people skills; team builder;
• Planning and monitoring
• Marketing skills;
• Coaching, mentoring, training and facilitation skills;
• High level of computer proficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior-level executive colleagues.
• Strong focus on results.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with an enthusiasm for writing.
• Good sense of humor.
• Experienced traveler
• Fluency in both English with French as added advantage.

Remuneration
little stipends could be provided occasionally to cover transport and communication.

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Location: Damaturu, Yobe State
Employment Type: Pro Bono
Duration: 10 months
Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary
Under direction of the Board Member and Founder provide program team leadership for business plan development, implementation, evaluation and reporting for the program team Identify, coordinate and promote opportunities for collaboration both within and between program teams.

• The State Programme coordinator Lead has overall programmatic, financial and management responsibility for the Northeast operations (projects).
• Coordinate state/regional project activities and ensure all activities are implemented according to the approved budget and workplan.
• Represent the organization in various high level technical meetings with governmental bodies, stakeholders and donors.
• Participate in development process of donor proposals – log frames, narratives and budgets
• Provide technical support through oversight visits, coaching, mentoring and integrated supportive to other staff and partners on the project.
• The role works closely with and manages the state team of technical and administrative staff/volunteers and other support staff/volunteers.
• The role ensures that project objectives, outcomes and deliverables are met and that financial, operational and reporting requirements of the donors are adhered to.
• Submit timely and quality report to the Executive Management Committee and Donors.
• Leads the preparation of state annual strategic plans; technical and operational work plans and budgets; staffing plans; performance improvement plans and other plans as required in close collaboration with Executive Management Committee/Board
• Ensures appropriate consultation in the development of state-level plans and budgets (including consultation with the Head office team and founder, national government agencies and other project stakeholders);
• Provides technical guidance, oversight and quality assurance for all project activities, outputs and deliverables at state level;
• Assumes overall responsibility for the effective implementation of state work plans and ensures delivery is on time, within budget, meets client and stakeholder expectations and is contractually compliant;
• Monitors state implementation progress and progress towards milestones; maintains up to date logs of issues and risks; works to resolve issues, manages and mitigates risks; and escalates material issues and risks as appropriate;
• Oversees and contributes to results measurement, monitoring and evaluation, knowledge management, value for money analysis and communication for the state;
• Assumes overall responsibility for the effective and professional management of the state team;
• Leads, guides, mentors and manages the performance of technical and administrative direct reports and ensures appropriate leadership, guidance, mentorship and management of other staff;
• Participates as required in HR management including but not limited to recruitment and contracting, performance management, disciplinary and grievance proceedings, and learning and development;
• Ensures consistent implementation of company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Guidelines, Security Protocols.
• Ensures the team and activities in the state provide and demonstrate good value for money;
• Supports the preparation of annual workplan budgets and workplan budget variations to the client;
• Responsible for forecast management in the state including working with the state team to minimise monthly forecast variance and annual budget variance;
• Manage, analyse and make sound recommendations to the line manager
• Oversee the effective management of all state project staff members.

Requirements
Interested candidate will:

• Have a Degree/HND in Agricultural Science Development studies,  Social Sciences, Art, Humanity or related field with minimum of 3year experience in a project management, stakeholders relations and administration-related role.
• Have excellent computer skills including with Excel, Microsoft office.
• Have strong interpersonal skills (communication, give effective feedback and be a team player)
• Be able to manage stress effectively, juggle competing priorities, balance various programmatic, logistics and team needs.
• Have the ability to manage work plans including ability to work under pressure.
• Be committed to the NGO’s mission, values and policies.

Remuneration
This position is none paid. Meaning no salary- however, little stipends could be provided occasionally to cover transport and communication.

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Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Employment Type: Volunteer
Duration: 10 months (subject to renewal based on some condition)
Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary
Be committed to the NGO’s mission, values and policies.

• The WASH Project support will be based in yobe State and work under the supervision of the State Programe Coordinator.
• The WASH Project Support officer will provide support to context assessment/Provision of safe water points and develop materials for WASH/hygiene promotion.
• The WASH officer will be involved in the selection, design and construction of water systems using ground or surface water, including abstraction, storage, treatment and distribution for new systems or rehabilitation of existing systems.
• He/she will conduct and promote safe hygiene and mobilize members of the beneficiary communities.
• He/she will also assist in the distribution of WASH NFIs Items kits to registered beneficiaries.

Requirements
Interested candidate will:

• Have a minimum of National Diploma in Public Health, Geology, Engineering, Sociology, Rural Development or other related fields.
• Strong previous experience in WASH response and Hygiene/Sanitation promotion community mobilization.
• Be motivated, creative, flexible and, culturally sensitive.
• Be willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Be fluent in Hausa, Kanuri/Shuwa and English.
• Have previous working experience in the development or humanitarian sector preferably.
• Have good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy.

Remuneration
 little stipends could be provided occasionally to cover transport and communication.

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Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Employment Type: Intern
Duration: 10 months (subject to renewal based on availability of funds and performance)
Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary

• The Nutrition CMAM/IYCF Support officer will be based in Damaturu, Yobe State and support field activities.
• He/she will provide support for efficient and smooth implementation of nutrition CMAM/IYCF and social and behavioural change activities.
• He/she will also support the implementation and sensitization activities for targeted communities about CMAM/IYCF with support from Ministry of Health, community leaders and other key stakeholders at local government level.
• The CMAM/IYCF Support officer will support the state team in conducting rapid/detailed assessment of infant and young child feeding practices in mothers/care givers at mobile clinics.
• He/she will support the state team in providing personalized IYCF counselling sessions to pregnant women for the preparation of breastfeeding and colostrum feeding and all mothers with children under 24 months.
• Directly implement the activities defined in the program in close collaboration with the state team lead.
• Work closely within community structures to follow up on implementation of CMAM/IYCF activities with support from the State Programme team lead.
• Create awareness and sensitize the community on CMAM/IYCF practices, malnutrition, the causes of malnutrition and treatment of malnutrition.
• Participate in screening of children less than five years, referral and follow up of malnourished beneficiaries at community level.
• Implement sensitization activities for targeted communities about CMAM/IYCF with support from MOH, community leaders and other key stakeholders at LGA level.
• Ensure timely submission of weekly reports, monthly reports and MUAC screening data & reports to nutrition officers for compilation.

Requirements
Interested candidate will:

• Have a minimum of Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Nutrition or Community Based Program with similar experience in humanitarian contexts (conflict/insecure contexts) as well as CMAM, IYCF and community mobilization.
• Be proficient in statistics and other software (Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Have excellent team, budget, project management and representation competencies.
• Be proficient in local languages (Kanuri, Fulani, Hausa).
• Have the capacity to be flexible and supervise and coach health workers.
• Have the ability and willingness to frequently travel to villages and stay at the field.
• Have previous NGO experience managing mobilization in different interventions (i.e. cash transfers, wash, Nutrition) preferably.
• Be committed to Action the NGO’s mission, values and policies.

Remuneration
 little stipends could be provided occasionally to cover transport and communication. 

Note:

• The title of the position for example "Protection/Case Management Support Officer"must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• This position is none paid. Meaning no salary- however, little stipends could be provided occasionally to cover transport and communication.

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Employment Type: Intern
Duration: 9 months
Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary

• Coordinate with MEL team to map, identify and register program participants
• Lead in the selection of beneficiaries with support from Program Manager
• Facilitate setting up of VSLA groups to provide safe space for beneficiaries
• Identify reliable and trusted members locally to serve as village agents for VSLAs
• Coordinate the sensitization of beneficiaries
• Coordinate with protection sector to get village agents trained on psychosocial support
• Facilitate training of beneficiaries on financial literacy, book keeping and smart saving practices
• Lead the market assessment to ascertain the most profitable skills in the intervention locations
• Work with operations (procurement) to select financial service provider (FSP) for cash disbursement
• Lead the cash disbursement to beneficiaries through FSP
• Coordinate post distribution monitoring with MEL team
• Ensure the grantees VSLA meetings and small scale businesses are monitored monthly
• Ensure effective community engagement to create enabling environment and ownership
• Submit monthly program update including success stories to supervisor.

Remuneration
This position is none paid. Meaning no salary - however, little stipends could be provided occasionally to cover transport and communication.

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Location: Damaturu Yobe
Employment Type: Intern
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary

• The Finance/Admin assistant will be based in Maiduguri, Borno State and support the State Programme Lead in managing cash flow and base account.
• He/she will also ensure compliance with purchasing procedures, respect of supply chain guidelines and payment mode.
• The person will also assist the team in the management and administration of the cash transfer program.
• He/she will be in charge of filing and archiving financial related documents.
• Front office management
• Provide administrative support to the Maiduguri office
• Store management (inventory of new stock and used stock all office supplies). Ensure that the store bin cards are updated and minimum and maximum stock levels are maintained at all times.
• Take minute of all team meetings and upload on the intranet
• Support in processing of payments for vendors with support from Finance Coordinator.
• Receive goods from vendors and ensure that goods supplied are in line with the order specifications and that the necessary documentations are completed
• Manage disbursement of petty cash and vital document in the safe.
• Support in preparation of financial documentation such as Payment vouchers.
• Support in the review of float retirement
• Ensure proper record management (filing) in the finance unit
• Ensure regular service of office equipment.
• Ensure regular monthly purchase and payment of utility bills (electricity, water, refuse etc).
• Ensure replacement or any broken equipment, lighting etc. in the office and the guest house.
• Assist in the identification and purchase of maintenance items needed in the office and the guest house.

Requirements
Interested candidate will:

• Have a Degree/HND in Accounting, Management, Finance, or related field with minimum of 1 year experience in a finance and administration-related role. Or at least Ordinary National Diploma
• Have excellent computer skills including with Excel, Microsoft office.
• Have strong interpersonal skills (communication, give effective feedback and be a team player)
• Be able to manage stress effectively, juggle competing priorities, balance various programmatic, logistics and team needs.
• Have the ability to manage work plans including ability to work under pressure.
• Be committed to the NGO’s mission, values and policies.

Remuneration
little stipends could be provided occasionally to cover transport and communication.

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Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Employment Type: Intern
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Summary

• Working under the supervision of the SPTL, the Community Health Outreach Support Officer (CHOSO) is responsible for providing health promotional education outreach/services within the scope of a given project in order to meet program requirements.
• The position requires strong interpersonal and social behavioural change communication skills to make connections and build relationships with the target patient/client base. The CHOSO works collaboratively with other team members in WASH, Nutrition etc.
• Maintains inventory of health education/outreach materials necessary to conduct outreach efforts and to supply internal providers and other staff as needed
• Conduct health promotion sessions to contribute to the reduction of Malaria, Malnutrition, HIV/AIDS, STDs and other common child killer diseases,
• Participates in mandatory trainings and update meetings related to the program to build and maintain current knowledge base of awareness and prevention in the specific area of health addressed by the project.
• Work cooperatively/collaboratively with health facility personnel for referral of community people to health facilities for treatment.
• Supervise and coordinating the recruitment of community health volunteers.

Requirements
Interested candidate will:

• Diploma or its equivalent
• Successful completion of a Community Health Worker formal training program such as from a college or other education institution is preferred.
• Written and oral fluency in Hausa, Kanuri and English language. Experience working in a multi-cultural/religious setting.
• Experience working in a community-based setting for at least 1 to 2 years preferred.
• Knowledge of some medical terminology preferred
• Basic computer, IT and communication skills
• Ability to initiate and maintain positive working relationships
• Understand the community served -community connectedness

Remuneration
little stipends could be provided occasionally to cover transport and communication.