Fresh Vacancies at Care Best Initiative (CBI)

Job Summary

• The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant is responsible for monitoring operations of projects’ activities implementation and support program management and accountability functions.
• He/she contributes toward the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of the Design, Monitoring, & Evaluation (DME) unit as well as overall programming process.

Responsibilities

• Develop monitoring and impact indicators for the activities/project success
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results
• Supervise all M&E casual workers (Enumerators and Data Entry clerks)
• Conduct training for casual workers on data collection methodologies
• Provide supervision for quantitative data collection activities.
• Conduct data quality checks in the field and ensure accuracy and completeness of survey questionnaires.
• Provide supervision for data entry of quantitative data, clean data and conduct data analysis.
• Compile data from surveys using relevant and appropriate computer packages.
• Ensure that hard copies and soft copies of data collected is kept at activity/project sites
• Prepare informative field reports, identify shortcomings and make relevant recommendations on a regular basis
• Assist in the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities and ensure that strategies are implemented according to plan
• Provide feedback to the State Coordinator on project strategies and activities;
• Report monthly, quarterly and half-yearly on all project activities to the State Coordinator.
• Participate in regular project reviews and planning workshops and assist program officers in preparing relevant reports;
• Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of activities/projects;
• Assist the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use.
• Assist project manager/officer in the preparation of reports on the findings and lessons learned from activities/project innovations

Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc. or HND in related Development Studies, Social Sciences, etc., with at least 1 year working experience in similar role
• Demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Have a high level of computer literacy.
• Have advanced quantitative skills, including knowledge of statistical programs.
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Have an ability to manage diverse activities and to meet deadlines required; flexibility to changing situations and priorities desired.
• Demonstrate an understanding of international development issues.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and/or lead the efforts to effectively meet M&E needs.

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Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Inception report, including detailed Work plan and methodology (training slides and participant workbook)
• Facilitate training, for key partners working with returned migrants to strengthen their capacity on different research methodologies, including conducting and implementation of KAP studies using standard approach.
• Conduct brainstorming session with team and other stakeholders to develop research questions, methodology, and data collection tools for operational research.
• Provide supervision to and coordinate trained partners to pilot the operational research tools developed;
• Analyze findings of pilot research and share draft report
• Share a final report incorporating feedback from the CBI project team.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned
• Provide supervision to trained partners and NGOs to pilot the operational research tools developed. Also, with the analysis and report writing – Coordinate and supervise pilot research.
• Final report – Training report and the pilot Research report (including executive summary).

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Advanced Degree in Social Sciences, Research, Statistics, Economics, and/or Monitoring and Evaluation
• 0 - 2 years or more of experience in conducting evaluations and large-scale qualitative and quantitative studies with international organizations focused on trafficking in persons and or/ smuggling of migrants.

Experience:

• Demonstrated Knowledge/experience in developing training curriculum and facilitating trainings on research and conducting KAP studies.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting published migration related research, preferably on the prevention of trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous working experience in the West African region or Nigeria desirable.
• Computer proficiency, including with data analysis software MS Office Microsoft tools and ability to take notes/drafts and produce high-quality written reports.
• Motivated, committed, responsible, and able to work independently with limited direct supervision.

Competencies:

• General knowledge of issues pertaining to persons of concern to CBI and CBI’s protection mandate. Inter-personal and communication skills with team work attitude.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Flexibility to work in a diverse multicultural team Ability and willingness to work under tight deadlines and with fluid objectives - patience, flexibility and perseverance are key
• Strong coordination, communication and advocacy skills
• Understanding of programmatic reporting
• Understanding of protection, human rights and humanitarian principles
• Understanding of project design, management and implementation of field-based protection programs.

Languages:

• Fluency in oral and written English; knowledge of multiple languages advantageous.

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Basic Function

• Assist the Health program department in providing technical assistance to improve the delivery and quality of general health interventions to ensure effective contribution to the project performance.

Major Responsibilities

• Promote basic health education for persons of concern and train Health Outreach volunteers.
• Ensure strong linkages among health programs with protection and human rights.
• Improve coordination among partners and participate in capacity building efforts.
• Use community-based approaches, including clear involvement of persons of concern in the public health programs.
• Prepare reports, share information, and convene meetings as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, or other relevant qualifications with exposure to Public Health programming;
• 0 - 2 years’ experience in primary health care program implementation;
• Excellent report-writing skills, Strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluencyin written and spoken English and local language;
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills;
• Team management experience with similar programs;
• Ability to observe and provide feedback on activities;
• Knowledge of local institutions
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult working conditions.

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Job Description

• The HR Assistant will assist the HR Officer to recruit, support and develop talent through developing policies and managing procedures.
• S/he will also be responsible for administrative tasks and contribute to making the organization a better place to work.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
• Provide counseling on policies and procedures
• Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process
• Create and implement effective onboarding plans
• Develop training and development programs
• Assist in performance management processes
• Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues
• Maintain employee records (attendance, EEO data etc.) according to policy and legal requirements
• Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance

Qualifications

• B.Sc / BA in Business Administration, Social Studies or relevant field; further training will be a plus.
• Proven experience as HR officer, administratoror other HR positions.
• Knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development etc.).
• Understanding of labor laws and disciplinary procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of HRMS is a plus.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude.
• Strong ethics and reliability.
• HR Credentials (e.g. PHR from the HR Certification Institute).

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Job Description

• The Education Officer Assistant assists in providing professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education programs/projects within Bauchi from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate program development, implementation, program progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support to program development and planning;
• Program management, monitoring and delivery of results;
• Technical and operational support to program implementation;
• Networking and partnership building;
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building.

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Psychology, Sociology or other Social Science field is required.
• 1 - 2 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in education and related areas
• Relevant experience in education and related areas, program/project development and management
• Fluency in English and Hausa

Competencies:

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion;
• Integrity.
• Core competencies:
• Communication;
• Working with people;
• Drive for results.

Functional Competencies:

• Formulating strategies and concepts;
• Analyzing;
• Applying technical expertise;
• Learning and researching;
• Planning and organizing.

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Job Description

• The Nutrition Assistant will be responsible for the implementation of CBI Nutrition program in Bauchi.
• The Nutrition Assistant assist nutrition or dietetic staff with a complete Nutritional program (Nutrition assessment, Nutrition counselling and other duties involved in Nutrition) and other activities implemented by CBI in the affected locations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that patients are receiving and consuming proper nourishment.
• Assist in preparing materials used in presenting current nutrition.
• Provide key Nutrition education messages to beneficiaries based on the protocols and guidelines during sensitization.
• Preparation and Submission of order requests as per policies and procedures.
• Follow up and ensure the field team interact with the beneficiaries and community leaders properly.
• Represent the organization at LGA meetings involving nutrition actors.
• Liaise and secure consent from the local authorities and beneficiary prior to intervention.
• Working in harmony with all other project staff and field team for the effective and efficient day-to-day management of the NUTRITION activities in Bauchi.
• Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/ reports and proposals and budgets for donors when needed.
• Coordinate community mobilization and sensitization of community on Nutrition activities.
• Follow up, inspect and ensure project material are delivered as per specified measurements at field level in timely way, and follow up those not delivered as per requisition.
• Coordinate with other stakeholder on the ground for smooth, efficient and effective implementation of the activities.
• Contribute to monthly reports for NUTRITION.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors.
• Coordinate and participate in project startup/project closure workshops, baseline survey and end of Project Evaluation for the project as per project design and within the project implementation deadlines.
• Prepare project documentation, including monthly project reports.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in Nutrition and other relevant field especially Health, Public health, Environmental Health Science or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year programming experience with relevant working experience, preferably in NUTRITION sector
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor.
• Very good understanding of NUTRITION policies, strategies and programs.
• Experience in community-based interventions.
• Excellent inter-personal, communications and representative skills (written, oral, cross-cultural).
• Ability to work with multi-cultural teams.
• Skills in training and management.
• Proficiency in the use of computers (MS Word, Excel, Power Point Presentation).
• Ability to speak English fluently, Hausa and other local languages desirable.

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Job Description

• The Program Assistant Gender Base Violence will directly support the Program Officer in the development, administration and implementation of the CBI’s protection program in Bauchi, both on a daily basis and with a long-term strategic perspective.
• The responsibilities and activities of the Protection Program Officer will be extensive and fluid, depending on the shifting needs of the program, and are likely to include but not be limited to those described below.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Protection monitoring activities
• Identify protection gaps and interventions;
• Organize/actively participate in the Regional and State Protection Working Group and other relevant meetings
• Organize/facilitate relevant protection training activities:
• Liaise with relevant line ministries and commissions in order to foster partnerships and encourage national interest and ownership in protection of concerned persons
• Provide support, guidance and assistance to protection and field staff in all the field offices on protection priorities, issues and concerns.
• Perform other duties as may be required.

Qualifications

• Law Degree (LLB, LLM, JD) or post-graduate Degree in International Law, Human Rights, Social Sciences or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year programming experience with relevant working experience.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Competencies:

• General knowledge of issues pertaining persons of concern to CBI and CBI’s protection mandate. Inter-personal and communication skills with team work attitude.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Flexibility to work in a diverse multicultural team Ability and willingness to work under tight deadlines and with fluid objectives – patience, flexibility and perseverance are key
• Strong coordination, communication and advocacy skills
• Understanding of programmatic reporting
• Understanding of protection, human rights and humanitarian principles
• Understanding of project design, management and implementation of field-based protection programs.

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Job Description

• The Administrative and Logistics Assistant will be responsible for providing efficient support and ensure success of procurement and logistic activities, while providing efficient utilization of resources in accordance with applicable standards.
• The Administration and Logistics Assistant will assist in the implementation of administrative and logistics activities, he/she will assist in keeping clear records for all administration and logistic operations, including filing and achieving logistics documentation.

Responsibilities
Admin Tasks:

• Prepare documentation, materials, refreshments for meetings and workshops/trainings were necessary.
• Handle travels arrangements for local and international guests including lodging, meal planning if required.
• Provide all administrative and logistical support to the team to ensure timely completion of activities as per the work plan.
• Make timely arrangement to maintain internet faults, office building, furniture, fittings and equipment in coordination and field offices.
• Ensure all offices are fully equipped with office consumables.
• Maintain hard copy and electronic filing systems; to ensure integrity and continuity of data/information.

Procurement Tasks:

• Prepare purchase requisitions necessary for office or as requested by project staff.
• Request for bids and quotes from vendors.
• Inspect accurately and timely, goods, services and works procured in order to establish client specification.
• Provides accurate information for inventory management.

Logistics Tasks:

• Assess and organize logistics in terms of transport requirements, receipt, handling, storage and distribution of supplies and establish proper warehousing and recording systems.
• Responsible for tracking, receiving, and stocking all items ordered.
• Ensure materials are appropriately stored.
• Program the final inventory of materials prior to distribution to the survey sites.
• Provide a list of all equipment stored and distributed to the survey sites.
• Manage and maintain inventory to operating levels to avoid unnecessary supply.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Administration Officer.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management / Management Studies, or any other related field.
• Previous survey based administrative and logistical support experience is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 1 year programming experience with relevant working experience.
• Ability to respond effectively to time sensitive demands and inquiries.
• Must be able to plan, prioritize, and manage their own activities and office workflow even when working under tight deadlines.
• Must be willing and able to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities that may require overtime or extended hours.
• Excellent inter-personal, communications and representative skills (written, oral, cross-cultural).
• Ability to work with multi-cultural teams.
• Skills in training and management.
• Proficiency in the use of computers (MS Word, Excel, Power Point Presentation).
• Ability to speak English fluently, Hausa and other local languages desirable.

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Job Description

• The WASH Assistant will be responsible for the implementation of CBI WASH infrastructure program in Bauchi.
• The WASH Assistant’s primary function is to ensure quality of the planning, implementation and follow up of WASH activities being implemented by CBI. Specifically, the WASH Assistant is expected to conduct the day to day implementation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene activities especially in the areas of intervention in Bauchi.

Responsibilities

• To carry out Need and technical assessment for all type of WASH infrastructures.
• Preparation and Submission of order requests as per policies and procedures.
• To conduct trainings regarding operation and maintenance of water supply and sanitation facilities for beneficiaries and water management committees.
• Organize and implement hygiene promotion training as required.
• Liaise and secure consent from the local authorities and beneficiary prior to intervention.
• Preparation of weekly, monthly work plans and progress reports.
• Preparation of feasibility reports and completion certificates.
• Working in harmony with all other staff and field team for the effective and efficient day-to-day management of the WASH activities in Bauchi.
• Participate in preparing monthly/quarterly/annual highlights/ reports and proposals and budgets for donors when needed.
• Coordinate community mobilization and sensitization of community on WASH activities.
• Follow up, inspect and ensure project material are delivered as per specified measurements at field level in timely way, and follow up those not delivered as per requisition.
• Coordinate with other stakeholder on the ground for smooth, efficient and effective implementation of the activities.
• Ensuring integration of WASH, Protection, livelihood and shelter activities through close coordination.
• Represent the organization and actively participate in State level WASH Cluster meetings, Planning and coordination meetings.
• Contribute to monthly reports for WASH cluster attention.
• Coordinate and participate in project startup/project closure workshops, baseline survey and end of Project Evaluation for the project as per project design and within the project implementation deadlines.
• Prepare project documentation including monthly project reports on implementation status, intermediate and final narrative reports as per donor requirements and sending them to WASH Sector Advisor and other relevant team members for review/further action within set deadlines.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in relevant field especially Public health, Environmental Health Science, Nutrition or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year programming experience with relevant working experience, desirable in WASH.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor.
• Very good understanding of national WASH policies, strategies and programs.
• Thorough knowledge of SPHTTPS://FORMS.GLE/4ZGY8UDNERCDBXQA9 Shelter and WASH in emergencies standards.
• Experience in community-based interventions.
• Excellent inter-personal, communications and representative skills (written, oral, cross-cultural).
• Ability to work with multi-cultural teams.
• Skills in training and management.
• Proficiency in the use of computers (MS Word, Excel, Power Point Presentation).
• Ability to speak English fluently, Hausa and other local languages desirable.

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Job Description

• The Protection Assistant will directly support the Protection Officer in the development, administration and implementati
• on of the CBI’s protection program in Bauchi, both on a daily basis and with a long-term strategic perspective. The responsibilities and activities of the Protection Program Officer will be extensive and fluid, depending on the shifting needs of the program, and are likely to include but not be limited to those described below.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Protection monitoring activities
• Identify protection gaps and interventions;
• Organize / actively participate in the Regional and State Protection Working Group and other relevant meetings
• Organize / facilitate relevant protection training activities:
• Liaise with relevant line ministries and commissions in order to foster partnerships and encourage national interest and ownership in protection of concerned persons
• Provide support, guidance and assistance to protection and field staff in all the field offices on protection priorities, issues and concerns.
• Perform other duties as may be required.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Law Degree (LLB, LLM, JD) or post-graduateDegree in International Law, Human Rights, Social Sciences or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year programming experience with relevant working experience.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Competencies:

• General knowledge of issues pertaining persons of concern to CBI and CBI’s protection mandate. Inter-personal and communication skills with team work attitude.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Flexibility to work in a diverse multicultural team Ability and willingness to work under tight deadlines and with fluid objectives – patience, flexibility and perseverance are key
• Strong coordination, communication and advocacy skills
• Understanding of programmatic reporting
• Understanding of protection, human rights and humanitarian principles
• Understanding of project design, management and implementation of field-based protection programs.

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Job Description

• The Finance Assistant will be responsible for the implementation of CBI FINANCE program in Bauchi.
• The Finance Assistant is in charge of keeping track of an organization’s finances. S/he enters data into databases, prepare financial statements, process invoices and support other employees throughout accounting processes implemented by CBI.

Responsibilities

• Update financial spreadsheets with daily transactions.
• Prepare balance sheets.
• Track and reconcile bank statements.
• Process Tax payments.
• Records accounts payable and receivable.
• Provide administrative support during budget preparation.
• Participate in quarterly and annual audits.
• Support monthly payroll and keep organized records.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisor.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance and other relevant professional qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year programming experience with relevant working experience, desirable in Accounting
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor.
• Very good understanding of Accounting policies, strategies and programs.
• Excellent inter-personal, communications and representative skills (written, oral, cross-cultural).
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping.
• Detail oriented.
• Proficiency in the use of computers (MS Word, Excel, Power Point Presentation).
• Ability to speak English fluently, Hausa and other local languages desirable