Job Opportunities at Family Health International (FHI 360)

Job Summary

• Responsible for the development and day-to-day maintenance and enhancements of the application systems in test and production operations, including tasks related to identifying and troubleshooting application issues and issues resolution or escalation.
• Responsibilities also include root cause analysis, management communication, and client relationship management in partnership with Infrastructure Service Support and Operations team members.
• Ensures all production changes are made in accordance with lifecycle methodology, version control, appropriate testing, and risk guidelines.
• Acts as an internal expert in terms of the assigned system and is responsible for knowing what changes have been made to the base system.
• Plays a critical role in delivering high-quality service and support to various levels of internal users.
• Conducts technical and analytical work in developing, designing, and/or analyzing technical solutions for clients. Assesses new software products and solutions.
• Duties include participation in client needs assessments, evaluating hardware and platform availability, and software requirements.

Accountabilities

• Assists in the evaluation, development and implementation of company systems, including custom developed, off-the-shelf, and/or hosted solutions.
• Participates in code and design reviews.
• Develops new system components to include graphic user interfaces, software programs, database interfaces and reports.
• Troubleshoots basic software malfunctions, maintaining existing programs and make appropriate modifications based on changes in business environment, equipment, personnel and/or errors in existing programs.
• Ensures the consistent and reliable use of all code management and library systems assuring available, reproducible and reusable programs.
• Coordinates with company employees and consultants, on-site and in the field.
• Works with IT (ITIL Lifecycle) and project teams to analyze and clarify operational and platform requirements.
• Executes development process for assigned work products within the scope of change/release management for enhancements and projects.
• Ensures system documentation is up to date, including data related to incidents and enhancements.
• Updates system documentation per the change/release process.
• Contributes to definition of standards, best practices and maintenance of applications.
• Determines project scope, timelines and provide quotes on development efforts.
• Leads code and design reviews.
• Develops tools to streamline development efforts.
• Defines and mentor staff in standards, best practices and maintenance of applications.
• Assists in managing flow of change request activities including assignment of programmer and documentation to be updated.
• Works with development team(s) to update project plans and track projects. Assists in managing overall scheduling and timeline across projects.
• Participates in business requirements definition and documentation.
• Coordinates with product vendors for technical support.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Participates in projects and initiatives as a project resource.
• Design appropriate system solutions, translate business requirements into system specifications.
• Setup, configure, or develop business applications to support business requirements.
• Develop and execute system test plans.
• Develop and execute plans for deploying the applications into production.
• Identify and resolve project issues to further the project execution process.
• Troubleshoot issues in the use and functioning of the applications.
• Work with technical developers and database administrators to correct issues in the functioning of the applications.
• May assist in the use of a combination of data modeling, information engineering, mathematical model building, sampling and accounting principles to ensure efficient and comprehensive designs.
• Coordinate with application vendors as needed in the support process.
• Administer applicable security in adherence to the application’s access request and approval procedure(s).
• Provide regular communication on the status of assignments, requests and projects.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Integrates knowledge and skills from other specialties to address moderate to complex work assignments and problems.
• Supports technology applications by exploring and adapting to changing technologies.
• Independently applies technical judgment to work assignments to achieve desired outcomes.
• Proactively verifies problem resolution. Independently resolves routine and non-routine problems. Performs diagnostics on assigned software and/or hardware.
• Makes suggestions for technical modifications to prevent future problems.
• Supervision Given/Received:
• Oversee and facilitate the work of others (Developers and other analysts) in support of the project execution process.
• Train entry-level Application Analysts.
• Provide guidance and support the users in their efforts to become proficient in the use of the applications.
• Consults with clients and higher- level technicians and analysts to resolve technical problems and ensure client satisfaction.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or Related Field.

Experience:

• 5 - 8 Years of related work experience.
• Knowledge and experience of databases (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience with writing technical requirements, test scripts and knowledge of software programming languages and technologies.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to technical and non- technical users.
• Ability to initiate majority of relevant tasks, specify and plan activities for task accomplishments and notify supervisor of variances.
• Prior experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 10%

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Basic Functions

• Responsible for the development and day-to-day maintenance and enhancements of the application systems in test and production operations, including tasks related to identifying and troubleshooting application issues and issues resolution or escalation.
• Responsibilities also include root cause analysis, management communication, and client relationship management in partnership with Infrastructure Service Support and Operations team members.
• Ensures all production changes are made in accordance with lifecycle methodology, version control, appropriate testing, and risk guidelines.
• Acts as an internal expert in terms of the assigned system and is responsible for knowing what changes have been made to the base system.
• Plays a critical role in delivering high-quality service and support to various levels of internal users.
• Conducts technical and analytical work in developing, designing, and/or analyzing technical solutions for clients.
• Assesses new software products and solutions.
• Duties include participation in client needs assessments, evaluating hardware and platform availability, and software requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the evaluation, development, and implementation of company systems, including custom developed and/or hosted solutions.
• Participates in code and design reviews.
• Develops new system components to include graphic user interfaces, software programs, database interfaces and reports.
• Troubleshoots basic software malfunctions, maintaining existing programs and make appropriate modifications based on changes in business environment, equipment, personnel and/or errors in existing programs.
• Ensures the consistent and reliable use of all code management and library systems assuring available, reproducible, and reusable programs.
• Coordinates with company employees and consultants, on-site and in the field.
• Works with IT (ITIL Lifecycle) and project teams to analyze and clarify operational and platform requirements.
• Executes development process for assigned work products within the scope of change/release management for enhancements and projects.
• Ensures system documentation is up to date, including data related to incidents and enhancements.
• Updates system documentation per the change/release process.
• Contributes to definition of standards, best practices and maintenance of applications.
• Determines project scope, timelines and provide quotes on development efforts.
• Leads code and design reviews.
• Develops tools to streamline development efforts.
• Defines and mentor staff in standards, best practices and maintenance of applications.
• Assists in managing flow of change request activities including assignment of programmer and documentation to be updated.
• Works with development team(s) to update project plans and track projects. Assists in managing overall scheduling and timeline across projects.
• Participates in business requirements definition and documentation.
• Coordinates with product vendors for technical support.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or Related Field.
• 7-9 years as a software/system engineer.
• Must-have 6+ experience in developing and designing RESTful services and APIs
• Must have 5+ experience in Microsoft Power Automate, Azure, Integrations, Postman.
• Must have experience in Integrations, iPaaS and other backend transformation techniques.
• Good understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Excellent in solution design with focus on process-transformation-architecture.
• 5+ years of experience with building enterprise application integration (EAI), Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Rest Oriented Architecture (ROA) driven solutions at enterprise scale.
• Must have experience with Azure DevOps and Sprint release management.
• Must have experience in CI/CD: Must have GIT experience
• Experience in Azure DevOps creating build and release pipelines incorporating automated tools using portal YAML Exposure of working on Azure pipeline setup activities like setting up build agent, deployment monitoring of Azure DevOps agents Creating pipeline policies for pull requests, stage gates and approvals Experience with YAML, JSON, PowerShell Bash scripting
• Must have experience in Azure portal feature development like Log App Insights, Azure functions, Azure logic Apps, MS flow, Azure storage etc.
• Good to have experience with Performance tuning of cloud-based applications for best performance
• Experienced in working in agile/DevOps environment with continuous integration and continuous deployment and application lifecycle management experience in Cloud CI/CD pipelines, Git Hub.
• Involve in implementing highly scalable solutions
• Translate business requirements into viable technical design and implementation adhering to the outer architecture.
• Understand the current applications and technical architecture and improvise them as needed.
• Strong code review skills, ensure the quality of the project and resolve performance issues.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Data modelling, Query tuning and Data transformation.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Participates in projects and initiatives as a project resource.
• Design appropriate system solutions, translate business requirements into system specifications.
• Setup, configure, or develop business applications to support business requirements.
• Develop and execute system test plans.
• Develop and execute plans for deploying the applications into production.
• Identify and resolve project issues to further the project execution process.
• Troubleshoot issues in the use and functioning of the applications.
• Work with technical developers and database administrators to correct issues in the functioning of the applications.
• May assist in the use of a combination of data modeling, information engineering, mathematical model building, sampling, and accounting principles to ensure efficient and comprehensive designs.
• Coordinate with application vendors as needed in the support process.
• Administer applicable security in adherence to the application’s access request and approval procedure(s).
• Provide regular communication on the status of assignments, requests, and projects.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Integrates knowledge and skills from other specialties to address moderate to complex work assignments and problems.
• Supports technology applications by exploring and adapting to changing technologies.
• Independently applies technical judgment to work assignments to achieve desired outcomes.
• Proactively verifies problem resolution. Independently resolves routine and non-routine problems. Performs diagnostics on assigned software and/or hardware.
• Makes suggestions for technical modifications to prevent future problems.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Warehouse Manager will provide technical expertise and support the day-to-day operations of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) warehouse and support the coordination of sub-warehouses in various locations.
• S/He will provide technical support to Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen the warehousing system and provide support to supply chain processes for health commodities

Maintain proper inventory records of all items housed at the NCDC supported warehouse including:

• Ensuring stock cards are allocated for all supplies at bin level and data on stock cards is updated on a real time basis
• Ensure updating of warehouse stock report on a real time basis, the report should include status of supplies requested for release.
• Provide regular and detailed stock reports to NCDC to include but not limited to shelf-life monitoring.

S/He will lead the NCDC warehouse in the storage, picking & packing, receiving, processing orders, and dispatching of commodities from the warehouse, these will include:

• Quality check for the status of received supplies (packing, marking, documentation).
• check of all consignments received and verification of completeness and conformity with the Purchase Order instructions
• count incoming supplies to ensure it match what should be received (number of packing units).
• Lead Load and dispatch released supplies on transporter truck/vehicles in a timely manner
• Provide support in administrative functions regarding supply chain and the warehouse Provide the needed warehouse reports daily i.e., Goods Receipt, Goods Issuance, damage report, etc... in addition to sending the softcopies of the Goods Receipt, Waybills dispatched form Undertake monthly warehouse quality checks and provide reports which include but not limited to fire safety, smoke detectors, pest control system. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing and coordinating work of teams Demonstrated skills in teamwork, collaboration, and consultations with diverse constituencies Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent information compilation and data analysis skills Excellent computer skills including proficiency in using email, word processing and spread sheet applications, preferably Microsoft Office applications Ability to travel in Nigeria for minimum of 25%

Qualifications and requirements:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy, Laboratory Science or relevant degree with 7-9 years’ experience in Warehousing and Supply Chain.
• Or MA/MS Degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain or Laboratory science with 5-7 years’ relevant experience and 3 years’ experience in Warehousing and Supply Chain.
• Relevant knowledge of working principles with the Nigerian Government and donor agencies Familiarity with the Nigerian supply chain system, COVID-19 and the Global Fund supply chain system and requirements is an advantage Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above

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Basic Functions:

• Under the direction of the Technical lead (EpiC), the Technical Officer (Disease Oversight) shall provide administrative and technical support to the CCM Oversight Committee in order to oversee grant implementation by Principal and Sub-Recipients (PRs//SRs). 
• Assist the Oversight Committee to build capacities of its members, CCM Members, and other stakeholders to conduct grant oversight in accordance with Global Fund requirements. 
• Assure that NCCM oversight activities and outcomes are in compliance with all official governance documents of the Nigerian CCM (e.g., Constitution, Governance Manual, and Implementation Annex to Governance Manual).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and guidance to Principal Recipient (PR) who implement CCM grant oversight activities related to specific grants. Assist Oversight Committee to plan for grant oversight activities, including preparation of CCM Oversight Plan, technical expertise required on the Committee, and support from development partners. Assist Oversight Committee, in collaboration with PR representatives, to develop systems, methods, and procedures for generating and reporting information on grant performance and implementation.  
• Provide administrative and technical support for Oversight Officer/Committee meetings. Coordinate participation of PR representatives, technical experts, and CCM stakeholders, as appropriate, in Oversight Committee meetings. 
• Provide administrative and logistical support for site visits and ensures that all site visit reports are archived and made available for CCM members as part of the agenda for CCM meetings. Prepares draft versions of site visit reports for Oversight Committee review and approval.

Assist the Oversight Committee to investigate problems, issues, and bottlenecks of Global Fund grant implementation by:

• Collecting relevant technical and financial data;
• Reviewing dashboards for internal consistency and consistency with reports of Principal Recipients to the Global Fund;
• Supporting the Oversight Committee in tracking the resolution status of decisions taken by the CCM.
• Assist the Oversight Officer to meet and consult with non-CCM stakeholders about grant oversight and grant implementation, as required by the Global Fund. 
• Prepare summary reports of Global Fund grant implementation, as required, and assist the Communications Specialist to ensure that the reports are disseminated to stakeholders.

Participate, as needed, in CCM proposal development, PR nomination, and CCM operational activities by: 

• Reviewing and updating of CCM By-laws and Standard Operating Procedures
• Tracking compliance of CCM with GF eligibility requirements relating to grant oversight and execution of associated Performance Improvement Plans
• preparation of CCM two-year work plan and budget for GF approval
• Archive all CCM documents related to oversight, including grant performance and CCM oversight reports, communications with the LFA and PR(s) Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Secretary.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Excellent information compilation and data analysis skills
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in using email, word processing and spread sheet applications, preferably Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in supervising professional or managerial staff
• Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating work of teams, committees, and ad hoc work groups
• Demonstrated skills in teamwork, collaboration, and consultations with diverse constituencies Ability to travel in Nigeria for minimum of 10%

Qualifications and requirements:

• MBBS/MD/PHD degree level with 1 – 3 years relevant experience.
• MS/MA degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Economics with 3 – 5 years relevant experience BSc/BA. degree in Public Health, or its recognized equivalent with 5-7 years relevant experience, At least 5 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation or 3 years as Program Manager of a large health program in government, NGO, or international agency; 2 years’ experience in HIV/AIDS, TB and/or Malaria. Familiarity with Global Fund programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage. Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage. Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above

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Basic Function:

• The ATO - Pharmacy will prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders, and dispensing medications by compounding, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
• Carrying out inspection duties as provided for under the Poisons and Pharmacist’s Act, the Dangerous Drug Act and the Food and Drug Decree and other operational legislations
• Dispensing prescribed medications to in-and-outpatients whilst providing accurate medication advice.
• Maintaining stores and keeping relevant store records.
• Preparing extemporaneous medicaments such as mixtures, lotions, ointments, syrups, etc.
• Provides technical information and advice to other health professionals.
• Ensuring proper storage and issuance of all drugs over the duration of the project.
• Participating in routine quality control audits of all drugs in stock.
• Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
• Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
• Compiles and submits periodic reports
• Ensures adequate infection prevention and control standards are maintained at all times.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Sound knowledge of inventory control systems.
• Experience must include managing health commodity logistics information systems, including forecasting/quantification of medical Commodities.
• Knowledge of the key principles and approaches to health systems strengthening.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding integrated health programs.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and Hausa communications, including presentation and training skills.
• Understanding of Kanuri Language is an asset. Well-developed computer skills.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy or its equivalent with at least 3 years post National Youth Service experience managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection, forecasting /quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage, distribution, and LMIS.
• Must have a practicing license
• Experience working with a humanitarian organization
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Basic Function:

• The Senior Technical Officer, COVID Vacc will provide programmatic and technical state level leadership for Meeting Targets and Achieving Epidemic Control (EpiC) GloVax program activities, making decisions and solving problems in short timeframes while ensuring operational and program quality and integrity and serving as the program’s first point of interface with USAID, government and other critical stakeholders on routine and strategic matters at the state level.
•  S/He forms part of the strategic team that directs the operations of the FHI 360 EpiC project overall. S/he is responsible for program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the interventions implemented by EpiC and its partners in the assigned state.  S/he is accountable for judicious use of all resources entrusted with FHI 360 EpiC and its partners in the assigned state.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in development of and monitors work plans and budgets; ensures appropriate levels of technical assistance in program operations; coordinates partner efforts in program implementation; ensures appropriate program monitoring and accurate financial and programmatic reporting to the Country Office.
• Work with the relevant departments to establish and execute a capacity development plan to aid the state office for effective program planning, implementation and monitoring.
• Provide overall supervision for FHI360 EpiC state office staff and ensure compliance with technical, programmatic, contractual, and financial requirements set by FHI360 and its donors.
• Responsible for the overall management and coordination of FHI360 activities at the state office.
• Serve as the point of contact of FHI360 with government officials and coordinate and collaborate with all public sector and NGO partners at the state.
• With the assistance of the country office M&E staff, monitor all intervention strategies to ensure that they meet contractual, financial and programmatic goals.
• With technical assistance from country office technical specialists, provide programmatic/technical assistance to all local FHI360 partners in the design, implementation, modification, monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
• Coordinate all capacity building activities for FHI360 partners at the state level.
• Review periodic reports at the state office level and forward same to the country office.
• Undertake regular monitoring visits to project sites as necessary.
• Ensure that all FHI360 EpiC assets and other resources are effectively managed.
• Collaborate with other IPs based in the state to coordinate project activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Experience in designing and implementing of public health/international development programs funded by US government or other international donors.
• Extensive knowledge of health and development programming in a developing country.
• Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, Global Fund) as well as international not-for- profit organizations.
• Demonstrated management, supervision, networking and leadership skills working with large, complex programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, administrative, and financial management systems.
• Diplomatic; demonstrated experience in undertaking high-level policy dialogue with different stakeholders.
• Knowledge of COVID -19, health systems, and related issues.
• Ability to manage projects, consultants, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
• Demonstrated expertise in building effective relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to intervene with staff with diplomacy and firmness.
• Ability to travel in Nigeria up to 25%

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MBBS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 3-5 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 2 years’ experience with COVID-19 program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• Or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 2 years’ experience with COVID -19 program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors. 
• Or BS/BA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 2 years’ experience with COVID -19 program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors. 
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

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Job Purpose: 

• Under the overall supervision of the Filed Coordinator, the ATO-CP will daily ensure effective and timely implementation of all child protection prevention and response activities in his/her assigned location.
• Key activities include specialized and individualized case management and psychosocial support services to children affected or at risk of abuse, violence, neglect, early forced marriages and exploitation,  and other vulnerable children including those with special needs.
• S/he will also oversee implementation of a community mobilization strategy aimed at creating an enabling environment for children to develop mentally, physically, social, and psychologically without fear of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or violence.
• The ATO- CP will supervise community volunteers who would conduct peer education sessions and community awareness sessions to children, men, women, leaders, and youth on child protection issues in the community.
• S/he will also set up and support the operationalization of community-based child protection mechanisms. S/He will be responsible for strengthening Child protection coordination with other actors at the LGA level to ensure FHI 360 project visibility. 

Duties and responsibilities:

Program implementation 

• Provide child protection individualized case management to children in need identified in the community in accordance with IASC Guidelines. 
• Engage caregivers, parents, and other key relations of the child in implementation of case planning with an aim to provide social support to the child to cope with different distress they may face.
• Provide confidential referral based on the best interest of the child to other CP service providers as part of case management; do regular follow-up to ensure that all the cases adequately receiving needed support.
• In coordination with the local government, child protection management committees and the Senior Technical officer- CP and other community stakeholders, identify children in need of alternative care placement. and implement it in compliance with related guidelines. 
• Identify alternative caregivers for unaccompanied and separated children (UASC), abandoned and orphaned children as per the alternative care identification and placement process, vet and train them.
• Conduct regular and rigorous monitoring of children placed in alternative care to ensure children remain safe, well cared for and nurtured. 
• Work with community volunteers and community- based protection mechanisms  ( CBPMs) to identify other children with special needs ( including children with disabilities) and do necessary referrals as well as advocacy from relevant services providers. 
• Under the supervision of the STO-CP &PSS, review current child protection sensitization guides to ensure they respond to current child protection concerns and trends in the target Local Government Authorities (LGA). 
• Engage with community leaders, local government authorities and the Field Coordinator to select CP community volunteers in compliance with  related SOP. 
• Provide training, weekly coaching, on-the-job training and daily mentoring  to CP community volunteers and perform all tasks related to their  contracts in VMS. 
• Monitor quality of message dissemination by community volunteers by conducting joint awareness sessions together with the community volunteers
• Oversee CP awareness campaigns in handy collaboration with other sectors (Health, Nutrition and WASH) and various stakeholders (government authorities, local and religious leaders) especially during the celebration of Child Protection related special events. 
• Contribute to the development of appropriate IEC materials on Child Protection
• Initiate creative facilitation skills to be used by community volunteers during dissemination of CP related messages such as participatory education theatre among others.
• Oversee the formation and strengthening of Child Protection CBPMs in collaboration with community leaders and local government authorities in accordance with the existing Terms of Reference ( ToR). 
• Conduct monthly meetings and coaching sessions with CP CBPMs to support their commitment to child protection activities to improve welfare of children in the community.
• Conduct training for members of the CP CBPMs on child protection related topics to increase their knowledge of child rights and child protection.  
• Develop and regularly update the CP referral pathways as per the updated CP service directory. 
• Support the M& E team in conducting Post Distribution Monitoring for reintegration kits.
• Monitor the implementation of CP mainstreaming activities in WASH, Health, and Nutrition sectors at LGA level
• In coordination with the CP TO and Protection Coordinator, conduct workshops and training for sector staff, community volunteers and Community health workers on Child Protection mainstreaming and FHI 360 child safeguarding policy.

External coordination 

• With support from the Protection Coordinator, the STO CP & PSS, and the Child Protection Subsector Working Group (CPSWG), conduct quarterly review of the Child Protection service director and update agency focal points.
• Attend or chair (where applicable) the CP monthly coordination meetings and share minutes including action points with the STO-CP& PSS for review and submission to the Protection Coordinator for action and / or higher-level advocacy. 

Reporting 

• Conduct trend analysis for child protection concerns to inform community awareness messaging.
• Input all CP data into the CPIMS+ on a regular basis and submit to the supervisor for review and approval.
• Complete and maintain case management records and ensure that they are stored in a safe and confidential manner.
• In collaboration with the ATO Psychosocial Support, compile weekly, and monthly activity reports and M& E database as required

Other responsibilities 

• Update monthly activity workplans to indicate accomplished tasks, any postponed tasks and tasks that remain unfinished.
• Always adhere to the child protection guiding principles and FHI 360 Child Safeguarding policy.
• Practice self-care 
• Contribute to the development of concept notes and project proposals when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisors. 

Knowledge, skills, and attributes:

• Proven experience in setting up and managing child friendly safe spaces in humanitarian context.
• Experience in facilitating training and mentorship of local communities to support child protection, GBV and PSS activities.
• Understanding Protection and child protection related coordination mechanisms.
• Excellent reporting skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skill.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding and commitment to child’s rights and child protection and GBV issues.
• Ability to live in the field with minimum access services.
• Excellent computer skills
• Dynamic, pro-active, and self-motivated.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Mandatory fluent in English and local languages – Hausa, Kanuri
• Acts according to FHI360 values; uses ethical considerations to guide decisions.
• Solid understanding of Safeguarding and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP).  
• Flexible, respectful, willing to cooperate with and support project stakeholders including colleagues, beneficiaries, local community, and local leaders.
• Safeguarding of Children:  FHI 360 is committed to protecting the dignity, rights and well-being of all children involved in its programs and activities around the world.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BA/BS in social work, sociology, Social Sciences, Psychology, or a similar degree with at least 3 years relevant experience in GBV programming including GBV Case management   and PSS, GBV prevention as well as setting up and management of women and girls’ safe spaces (WGSS). 
• At least 3-year experience child protection case management and PSS as well as child protection prevention in humanitarian context.
• Extensive knowledge of child protection and PSS in humanitarian context. 
• Good knowledge of “Caring for child survivor of sexual violence”. 
• Proven experience in using CPIMS as part of CP case management.  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Proven experience in working with IDPs or refugees, returnees, and host communities.  
• Familiarity with Nigerian law enforcement systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Job Purpose: 

• The Assistant Technical Officer, Laboratory Services will provide technical support on laboratory quality assurance issues at LGA and facility level. The ATO, Laboratory Services will prepare specimens, follow detailed manual tests, oversee automated analysis tests and report tests results to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population. Process specimens, conduct testing and report test results with constant attention to detail and excellence in quality. Operates laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Keep organized records of specimens, tests, instrument logs, and technical analyses according to written instructions. Recognizes problems and errors and seek corrective actions.
• Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and Ethics Conduct and document appropriate quality control and assurance procedures.
• Assist with quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Performs non-routine analysis when given direction. Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project Compiles and submits periodic reports Ensures adequate infection prevention and control standards are maintained at all times. Performs any other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques for the following categories of assays Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues in the community.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and Hausa communications. Well-developed computer skills. Ability to travel within 25% time.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BSc in Laboratory sciences or related field with at least 3 years post National Youth Service experience in provision of laboratory support.
• Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to care and treatment is required with some experience in a humanitarian area preferred. 
• Certification of license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs highly desirable.
• Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.

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Project Description:

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
• These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
• FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and responded to the humanitarian crisis in the NE for five years. In anticipation of a new project, and in support of ongoing ones, FHI360 seeks an experienced Assistant Technical Officer, Nurse/Midwife to support our response to the humanitarian crisis in NE Nigeria.

Basic Function:

• Providing nursing and midwifery care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population.
• Using your midwifery skill assist female patients in all stages of pregnancy, childbirth and post-delivery.
• He/she will also provide antenatal and postnatal advice and support to women and their families

Duties and responsibilities:

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
• Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort.
• Ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary.
• Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions.
• Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures.
• Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
• Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration.
• Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.)
• Co-work with Community Health Extension workers and other RN/RM volunteers working within your unit, including capacity building
• Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
• Participates in outreach and community health programs (as required)
• Participates in Continuing Professional Development (i.e. trainings, mentoring)
• Plans care of the patient in collaboration with the site doctor.
• Provision of direct nursing care i.e. Administration of IV medications, wound dressings clinical observations etc.
• Maintains all reusable equipment by cleaning and sterilizing appropriately.
• Maintain adequate and correct records of patient care including consumables & instruments utilized(if any)
• Ensure high quality Nursing and Midwifery health services at all project sites.
• Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
• Compiles and submits periodic reports
• Ensures adequate infection prevention and control measures are maintained at all times.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Ability and willingness to stay and rotate to any LGA within Borno state is required.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long-distance walking to distribution sites.
• Excellent spoken and written Local (Hausa, Kanuri, Fula, or any other) languages spoken in NE and fluent English languages.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous experience working in a clinical and maternity setting is an asset.
• Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.
• Be flexible and adaptable with regard to the implementation of the daily work

Qualifications and requirements:

• BSc. Nursing or Midwifery with more than 3 years post NYSC relevant experience.
• Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife with a valid practicing license is Mandatory
• Additional public health certificate or other closely related field certificates from a government - recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.
• Do not apply if you have not completed the mandatory NYSC program.

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Job Purpose: 

• Under the overall supervision of the Field Coordinator (FC)- and technical supervision of the Senior Technical Officer – GBV, the Assistant Technical Officer, Gender-Based Violence (GBV)will in day-to-day activities; implement Gender- Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response activities at the field sites including safe spaces, health facilities, IDP Camps and host communities.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementation of the overall GBV response, including individual case management, group support group, individual and group counselling, and psychosocial support activities for survivors of GBV in the Safe Space
• Adhere to survivor centered approach and GBV response guiding principles.
• Apply all GBV case management steps to provide specialized and individualized support to survivors of gender-based violence.
• With informed consent from the survivor, engage family members of survivors and empower them with skills to help survivors cope.
• Provide confidential and appropriate referrals of GBV cases to critical services including child protection, clinical care, specialized mental health services           ( MHPSS), accompany of survivors to services where appropriate and do all necessary follow- ups to ensure appropriate support services have been provided to the survivor.
• Record all GBV incidents on the primero including development of action plan and ensure that they are stored in a safe and confidential manner.
• Deliver trainings and coaching on GBV related topics including case management and referral pathways, Psychological First Aid (PFA), men engagement in GBV prevention, community mobilization techniques.
• Provide supportive supervision to community volunteers to monitor the application of their training knowledge.
• Effectively play the role of “Volunteer Management System (VMS)” Focal Point  for  GBV community volunteers.
• Work closely with community stakeholders to establish and strengthen GBV community-based mechanisms through   capacity building on GBV prevention and response involving training, coaching and mentoring.
• Oversee all GBV prevention activities at both GBV safe spaces and community level and identify GBV risk in the community as well as adequate mitigation measures.
• Facilitate peer education sessions for religious/stakeholders and monitor CVs facilitation on peer education.
• Conduct weekly mentoring and coaching of community volunteers on the job role and responsibilities.
• Coordinate with a range of actors to ensure safe and confidential services are made available and accessible to survivors of GBV and other vulnerable women and girls, and those at heighten risk of GBV as well.
• Conduct quarterly activity review sessions with beneficiaries to identify what activities are working and what activities need to be improved.
• Serve as organizational liaison to external organizations working in GBV at coordination meetings in the LGA and conference as assigned.
• Compile weekly and monthly community outreach and group psychosocial support activities as well as monthly specific protection reports and share with STO- GBV for review.
• Work closely with GBV CBPM, stakeholders and CVs to organize the celebration of GBV related special events such as the International Women’s Day, International Day of the Girl Child, and 16 days of Activism against GBV.
• Under the general supervision of the Protection Coordinator, work closely with other Protection subsectors namely Child protection and PSS to attain project goals regarding Protection.
• Liaise with other FHI 360 sectors; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Nutrition, Health including Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) to identify protection concerns and work together to implement GBV mitigation actions in accordance with the required standards.
• Ensure GBV is consistently mainstreamed into other sectors for a thorough support to women and girls survivors or at risk of GBV.
• Identify gaps / challenges in service delivery for survivors and coordinate with relevant actors to ensure that safe and confidential services are made available and accessible to survivors of GBV and vulnerable individuals.
• Contribute to the development of concept notes and project proposals when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Extensive knowledge of GBV, GBV-PSS and Counselling in crisis situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• At least 3-year experience GBV case management and PSS as well as GBV prevention in humanitarian context.
• Proven experience in working with IDPs or refugees, returnees and host communities. 
• Experience in facilitating training and mentorship of local communities to support child protection, GBV and PSS activities.
• Understanding Protection and GBV related coordination mechanisms.
•  Proven experience in “Survivor Centered Approach” implementation and GBVIMs.
• Excellent reporting writing skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skill.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding and commitment to child’s rights and child protection and GBV issues.
• Ability to live in the field with minimum access services.
• Excellent computer skills
• Dynamic, pro-active, and self-motivated.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Mandatory fluent in English and local languages – Hausa, Kanuri
• Acts according to FHI360 values; uses ethical considerations to guide decisions.
• Solid understanding of Safeguarding and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP). 
• Flexible, respectful, willing to cooperate with and support project stakeholders including colleagues, beneficiaries, local community, and local leaders.
• Safeguarding of Children:  FHI 360 is committed to protecting the dignity, rights and well-being of all children involved in its programs and activities around the world.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BA/BSc in social work, Sociology, Social Sciences, Psychology, or a similar degree with at least 3 years relevant experience in child protection programming including CP Case management  and PSS, child protection prevention as well as  setting up and management of child friendly safe spaces or SHLS.
• Extensive knowledge of GBV in humanitarian context.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proven experience in working with IDPs or refugees, returnees, and host communities. 
• Familiarity with Nigerian law enforcement systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Basic Function:

• The ATO WASH - Officer will provide technical and programmatic support in one of the three field sites.
• Under the supervision of the WASH Coordinator, the ATO WASH- Officer will implement water supply, sanitation, environmental health and hygiene promotion activities in IDP Camps and Host communities.
• Other responsibilities will include conducting water quality testing for all water points rehabilitated under the program and working with Community Volunteers and latrine users to develop cleaning and maintenance schedules for latrines as well as disseminating hygiene promotion messaging. The role will include coordination with WASH partners at the field level. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Implement WASH activities according to the proposal, as well as proper maintenance and use of WASH equipment.
• Develop and use appropriate materials for hygiene promotion messaging and training of community-based hygiene promotion volunteers.
• Timely reporting on program activities (internal and external reports.)
• Representing FHI 360 externally in both the Humanitarian Community and with Government/LGAs officials as well as developing strong links with WASH and NGO actors. Actively participate in WASH meetings and other Government/UN forums at LGA level.
• Assist in the coordination and supervision of all the WASH activities in the IDP camps and community in the LGAs.
• Ensure that WASH activities are delivered as a comprehensive package at the field level.
• Conduct water quality surveillance/testing programme according to location specific water safety plans.
• Monitor WASH NFIs supply chain and stock levels in collaboration with warehouse/stores and logistics and coordinate the distribution of NFIs based on needs.
• Monitor service delivery across all WASH subsectors throughout the IDP camps in the LGA.
• Ensure appropriate and safe collection, transport, treatment and disposal of all liquid and solid wastes in the IDP camps.
• Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly plans and reports on general Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion activities . 
• This is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of this post and the post-holder may, from time to time, be required to undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as requested including supporting other sectors with WASH expertise.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of WASH and humanitarian programming in emergency situations.  
• Technical expertise especially in regard to water supply, sanitation, environmental health and hygiene promotion
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, vendors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English & Hausa communication.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• WASH related degree/qualification with at least 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Excellent understanding of WASH activities in humanitarian relief settings.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Northern Nigeria WASH context and locations 
• A sound understanding of humanitarian assistance programming is desirable.

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Basic Function:

• She/He reports to the Technical Officer Health and Nutrition. Position is responsible for providing quality Infant & Young Child Feeding in emergency (IYCF – E) services at community and facility levels.
• The incumbent will engage in and will work with other team members in the delivery of optimal infant and young child feeding in emergency.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the facilitation of community IYCF support group activities
• Identify training needs and build technical capacity of IYCF Assistants, support group promoters, community nutrition mobilizers, and Lead persons.
• Direct skilled IYCF support services including Growth Promotion and Monitoring at IYCF corners/spaces and other contact points 
• Organize and participate in food demonstration sessions periodically
• Lead micronutrient supplementation including micro-nutrient powder distribution.
• Conduct regular focus group discussions with beneficiaries to assess barriers to optimal IYCF uptake
• Support the development of IYCF multimedia messages including radio jingles
• Ensure Gender mainstreaming in nutrition, and integration of other sectors
• Collaborate, campaign and build community awareness during IYCF celebration days
• Support the development of case studies and success stories from program implementation.
• Develop network with other actors in the operational area as well as community leaders/representatives
• Engage in community dialogue, sensitize stakeholders/community on IYCF-E activities and specific humanitarian programs implemented by FHI 360.
• Take monthly physical inventory of all nutrition supplies ensuring stock levels are accounted for and adequate.
• Support M & E unit during surveys, assessments, focus group discussions, preparation and submission of timely reports.
• Support other nutrition activities as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task.
• Inform TO IYCF of any professional problems encountered.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Ability and willingness to stay at the LGA is required.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to implementation sites.
• Excellent spoken and written Local dialects and English languages.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.
• Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Nursing, or closely related field with at least 3 years’ experience.
• MBBS with 2 years’ experience can also apply
• Experience working with a humanitarian organization
• Extensive knowledge of IYCF in humanitarian context.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proven experience in working with IDPs or refugees, returnees, and host communities. 
• Familiarity with Nigerian law enforcement systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Do not apply if you have not completed the mandatory NYSC program.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
• Provides accurate diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in a primary health care setting
• Assess patients and refers them for specialized health care (as required)
• Participate in the delivery of quality health care to patients in a primary health care setting
• Adheres to relevant Code of conduct and ethics
• Participate in outreach and community health programs (as required)
• Provide health education to patients
• Maintain adequate and correct records of patient care including consumables & instruments utilized (if any)
• Work with technical and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data on the life of the project
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of Clinical Management of integrated medical services and related developments by reviewing current literature and staying alert to any implication of such experience and research to the project implementation especially the Clinical Management of integrated medical services at the facility level
• Compiles and submits periodic reports
• Ensure adequate infection prevention and control standards are maintained at all times.
• Participates in Continuing Professional Development (i.e. training, mentoring)
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings. Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding program delivery Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance. Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision. High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and Hausa. Well-developed computer skills. Ability to travel 25% time.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MB.BS, MD or its equivalent with minimum of 3 years relevant experience in emergency and constrained settings, INGO experience is most desirable.
• Must have a valid practicing license.
• 3 years relevant experience in clinical setting.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.
• Do not apply if you have not completed the mandatory NYSC program.

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Basic Function:

• Position is responsible for treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) with and without complications, provide nutrition rehabilitation among admitted SAM cases and prevent further deterioration through provision of therapeutic feeds, routine and specialized medicines.
• He/She will oversee health and nutrition counseling, capacity building of CMAM assistants.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead community outreach activities, mid upper arm circumference screening/Active case finding for malnutrition in children under-5. Provision of OTP services in target communities and Internally Displaced Persons camp.
• Conduct defaulter tracing, follow-up visits and deliver key messages at the OTP site.
• Oversee timely identification of complications, non-responder, and two-way referrals to the stabilization center (SC) based on set criteria Develop Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) workplan, produce trend of malnutrition based on admission, carry-out mortality audit at the OTP Support M & E unit during assessments, focus group discussion including preparation and submission of timely reports. Support M & E unit during assessments, focus group discussion including preparation and submission of timely reports.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of services and continuously monitor OTP performance and output indicators. Support effective management of SAM children with complications at the Stabilization Centre Ensure correct clinical diagnosis, comprehensive health checks and appropriate treatment according to protocols of the patients while in the program.
• Ensure all criteria are respected and understood, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the OTP/Stabilization Center (SC). Carry-out daily ward-round and develop 24-hour call-duty roster for CMAM-SC assistant.
• Take weekly and monthly physical inventory of all nutrition supplies ensuring stock levels are accounted for, ensure adequate availability of all medical and food supplies and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistics.
• Oversee preparation of safe therapeutic milk and food for admitted SAM children and caregivers respectively. Work closely with CMAM assistants at SC to ensure all protocols are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the Out-patient therapeutic program (OTP).
• Ensure comprehensive health checks, checking Vitals, frequent medicines and feed administration and treatment according to the protocols.
• Report on progress and any problems in a timely manner Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary.
• Update patients forms and file including the critical care pathway (CCP) card, OTP follow up cards among to ensure completion, accuracy, coherence and to track patient progress. Provide key health and education messages to beneficiaries base the protocol and guidelines.
• Compile the statistical data (admission, default, cured, absent, death) and draft a report on activities
• The incumbent will support Standardized Monitoring and Assessment of Relief and Transition (SMART), Semi-Quantitative Evaluation of Access and Coverage (SQUEAC) and other nutrition surveys at LGA level Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task.
• Inform TO HNS of any professional problems encountered.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Ability and willingness to stay at the LGA is required.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to stabilization centre.
• Excellent spoken and written Local and English languages.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous experience working in clinical setting is an asset.
• Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.
• Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Nursing, or closely related field with at least 3 years’ experience.
• MBBS with 2 years’ experience can also apply
• Experience working with a humanitarian organization
• Extensive knowledge of CMAM in humanitarian context.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proven experience in working with IDPs or refugees, returnees, and host communities. 
• Familiarity with Nigerian law enforcement systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Do not apply if you have not completed the mandatory NYSC program.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working with the NACA C19RM Project Office to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; prioritizes areas to be addressed, then, working with staff on the ground, develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future. 
• Assist the Finance Manager to provide TA to the C19RM finance team to ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the project, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.
• Work with the C19RM Finance Manager to review the grant's payment process flow and update and/or design tools and/or templates to ensure timely payment and improve grant burn rate Function as support for processing cash advances, retirements, petty cash management and refunds made in favor of C19RM principal recipient (PR) and subrecipients (SRs). Work with the C19RM Finance Manager to review the grant's budget monitoring, tracking, analyzing and reporting practices; and update and/or design tools and/or templates to effectively manage grant budget implementation. Work with the C19RM finance team to prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including budget pipeline, budget variance analysis (BVA) of subrecipient (SRs) account activities with accompanying bank documentation and receipts. Assist the C19RM finance team in monitoring the principal recipient (PR) and SRs budgets in accordance with approved work plan activities.
• Support monthly monitoring of C19RM PR and SRs budgets expenditures by analyzing financial data and producing periodic and ad hoc reports; and resolve problems associated with monthly expenditures and life-of projects budgets.
• Support the C19RM finance team with the accounting workflow in the review and audit of PR and SR reports for reimbursement of expenditures. Support the C19RM Finance Manager to prepare fiscal year budgets and entry into NACA’s accounting software program.
• Support the C19RM Finance Manager in preparing reports for submission to the donor. Provide needed support before, during and after periodic audit/reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control theory and practices.
• Knowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures or the ability to comprehend them. Budget monitoring and general ledger skills.
• Relevant software skills to include automated accounting software, database spreadsheets and Management Information Systems.  Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis.
• Follow-up on requests in an efficient manner. Handle financial and quantitative information with accuracy and precision; resourceful in gathering, verifying and analyzing financial data. Ability to travel in Nigeria for minimum of 25%

Qualifications and requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 5 – 7 years relevant experience.
• MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 – 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in accounting and accounting principles sufficient to prepare complex and detailed financial and budgetary analyses.
• Familiarity with Global Fund programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage. CPA, ACA, ACCA or recognized equivalent is an advantage. Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide day to day technical and programmatic support related nutritional and integrated medical services at the facility level guided by strategies and approaches related to the implementation programs.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to nutritional and integrated medical services and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.
• Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents and work plans.
• Sensitize main stakeholders on CMAM and need for support and commitment for long term access to life saving activities for children; at this stage the overall entry/exit strategy can be shared emphasizing the vital role of the stakeholders to make this happen
• Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Build capacity of Community Health Workers (CHWs) through organized trainings.
• Serve as organization liaison at coordinated external meetings and conferences if assigned.
• Plan and deliver trainings with support capacity building team on CMAM and IYCF Develop work plan for OTP, Stabilization Centre and IYCF activities according to the expected progress of the project
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of medical and nutritional management and related developments by assessing the needs of current IDPs and staying alert to any implication of such experience and research to the project implementation

Network and coordinate with the relevant sectors:

• Establish good relationship with the Local Government Area authorities and community leaders.
• Establish a network with the other actors in the working area (I/NGO) Establish a good understanding of the program within the community Establish link and meetings with the community leaders and different group existing in the working area.
• Coordination and participation in Nutrition Cluster, and nutrition assessment/ survey groups and filing of meeting minutes Support, and actively participate the sub-Nutrition Cluster group meetings at district level constructively Represent FHI 360 nutrition programs when and if necessary vis-a-vis donors during their field visits

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of health and nutrition in humanitarian programs. Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around the integrated program. Knowledge of Nigerian clinical settings, including government and non-government settings. Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues in the communities
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and Hausa communications Ability to work in an environment where there are physical discomforts associated with change in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust or dirt.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long-distance walking to facility Ability and willingness to stay at a Local Government Area (LGA) at the field

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MB.BS/MD/Ph.D. with at least 5 years relevant experience in program management and clinical care with a sound understanding of humanitarian integrated health program delivery in resource-constrained settings.
• BSN or similar related degree with more than 8 years of program management and clinical care with a sound understanding of humanitarian integrated health program delivery in resource-constrained settings.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Basic Function:

• Under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Finance and Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the provision of accounting, administrative, and logistical support services to the State and Field offices.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial report forms which accompany executed sub project documents.
• Prepare monthly reporting/ budgets, petty cash reports, data entry into excel spreadsheets and automated MIS reports and disseminate information to country office.
• Assists the Finance Manager/Field Coordinator in arranging travel logistics for field office staff, consultants and training participants including reservations and where required, arranging airport and hotel pick-ups. Handles all photocopying assignments, development and printing of photographs including for the State and Field Offices Assists the Finance Manager/field coordinator in the provision of logistic support for workshops and trainings.
• Assists the Finance Manager/Field coordinator in the maintenance of an efficient records/storage of all office supplies.
• Serves as point of contact for logistical and administrative needs in the State /Field Office. Coordinates all administrative and secretarial support services for the State/Field office (as relevant). Records minutes of staff meetings and circulates same amongst the staff of the State/Field Office.
• Assists with production of presentation materials for staff member both at State/Field Offices Receives/sends correspondence, keeps fax log and any correspondence.
• Ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the state offices, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.
• All Filing/stamping /scanning and archiving of Daily/monthly finance files will be performed as necessary for retrievals/audit.
• Participate in all monthly
• Finance Reviews as may be required.
• Ensure accurate preparation of Community Volunteer payment schedules/timesheet and other detail Reviews on VMS and ensure all payments reach the beneficiaries as at when due.
• Perform office equipment tasks such as making needed arrangement for services for telephone and e-mail, obtaining quotations for required services, arranging for repairs of office equipment. Performs any other duties as assigned.
• This will cover other role missing.

Knowledge, skills, and attributes:

• Knowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures.
• Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis.
• Resourceful in gathering and providing information.
• Knowledge of petty cash management, budget preparation & monitoring and Volunteer Management System
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and organization skills.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• Well-developed computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft office products.

Qualifications and requirements:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with at least 3 years’ experience in a related position.
• Experience in administrative and secretarial skills is an added advantage.
• Experience with large complex organization is required, familiarity with international NGOs preferred
• Sound accounting skills & principles desired.

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Basic Function:

• Under the direction of the logistics Officer or as delegated, the driver will be responsible to Transport FHI360 staff, consultants/ equipment and programme goods to and fro Office, Guest house/Hotels/Airport/Hospital/Agency offices/warehouse etc.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use.
• Check, on taking over a vehicle, that the items listed on the vehicle check list and the items listed in the vehicle tools and materials inventory are present and in full functioning order.
• Report defects / damage immediately.
• Submit monthly mileage/ fuel consumption & Maintenance report to the head driver.
• Ensure all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance.
• Record every movement in the logbook at the start and completion of the journey.
• Ensure vehicles document including insurance is valid at all times/keep Documents folder updated.
• Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
• Ensure the use of seat belts by all on board before moving the vehicle.
• Drive fhi 360 vehicles on the approve speed limit on the different route and abide by the fleet policy.
• Report all incident/ accidents immediately including near mist.
• Always ensures the safety of passengers
• Keep to security protocol and warning.

Knowledge, skills, and attributes:

• Ability to response to emergency callout at all times.
• Able to transport all staff, equipment, and materials safely.
• Ability to Ensure visibility protocols are always adhered to
• Ability to Keep the vehicle clean in/ outside daily.
• Able to diagnose or dictate fault in vehicle and ability to carry out some minor repair.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Must have SSCE/NECO Certificate Examination
• 4 years’ experience working as a driver with a reputable organization (INGOs, Corporate, Government)
• Experience as a mechanic or auto-electrician desirable.
• Experience working in the Northeast Geographical region required.
• Possession of a valid National Driver’s License
• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• Able to communicate in English, Hausa or Kanuri
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

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Basic Function:

• The Senior Technical Officer- Child Protection and Psychosocial Support (CP & PSS)  provides technical and programmatic leadership for child protection and PSS subsector within the Protection Sector to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables in terms of outputs, outcomes, and impact to contribute to the attainment of the  SURE-SN  project’s sub-purpose for protection, which is the to improve the overall well-being of vulnerable individuals through increased access to integrated GBV, PSS and child protection services.

Job Purpose: 

• Under the direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the STO- CP& PSS will lead the effective delivery of the child protection and PSS in target locations namely Bama (Bama town and Banki), Mobbar (Damasak) and Ngala LGAs, Borno State.
• He/she will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Child protection prevention and response activities as well as PSS activities targeting adult persons including caregivers at both Safe Healing and Learning Spaces (SHLS) and community level.
• Responsibilities also include providing technical oversight for development, designing, planning, implementation, and capacity-building of ATOs- CP and ATOs-PSS Subsectors staff, Community Volunteers, and relevant stakeholders through remote and weekly field support/supervision visits across the target locations. Responsibilities include also developing draft reports, concept notes as well as project proposals.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the Senior Technical Officer- Protection CP & PSS is responsible for the following tasks:

Program implementation:

    Child Protection Subsector

• Support the planning, design and updating of  the child protection  program priorities, strategies, implementation plans.
• Keep abreast of development trends to enhance program management, efficiency, and delivery.
• In accordance with the child protection proposal and the detailed implementation plan, oversee the implementation of all child protection prevention and response activities.
• Provide  technical and management leadership to the delivery of a comprehensive child protection package including case management and PSS services to children affected or at risk of abuse, violence, neglect, child/early marriages and exploitation.
• Facilitate alternative care for unaccompanied and separated children (UASC), as well as child protection prevention services through community awareness and community -based protection initiatives.
•  Collaborate with the Protection Coordinator and  technical advisor to adapt Child Protection training modules, IEC materials and other project materials required for the implementation of quality Child Protection activities.
• Lead the development of a selection criteria for children to be enrolled in SEL classes and healing through the arts (HEART) intervention.
• Build the capacity of CP field staff (ATOs-CP) and community volunteers through trainings, workshops, on-the-job training, coaching, knowledge checklist and mentoring.
• Oversee all SHLS activities targeting children and ensure necessary tools and methodologies are updates.
•  Support the Protection Coordinator,  and ATOs- CP to recruit CP community volunteers  and train them for improved capacity.  
• Lead the development of SHLS activity schedules and support the field staff to customize the activity schedule considering security, access and other variables that may affect the schedule.
• Support the field staff in the development of games and activities that promote the cognitive and social development of children.
•  Collaborate with the Protection Coordinator to adapt key messages in SEL to the local context ensuring that they meet the social and psychological needs of crisis-affected children. Where necessary support translation of specific sessions into Hausa and other relevant local languages.
• Ensure Child Protection minimum standards in humanitarian action, Best Interest Procedures Guidelines and other core technical tools are well understood, properly used and observed.

• Actively engage in conducting needs assessments for program implementation in new areas.
• Actively collaborate with GBV sub-sector and other SURE-SN Project sectors (Health, WASH and Nutrition) to seek program synergies and opportunities for innovative integration and to ensure comprehensive assistance to the crisis-affected populations.
• Ensure CP is mainstreamed in all the sectors and CP cases are properly referred and responded to.
• Contribute to the development of concept notes and new proposals, including preparation of technical narrative and budgets for CP Subsector.
• Ensure timely and quality preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual progress and donor reports for CP Subsector.

Psychosocial Support (PSS) Subsector

• Support the planning, design and updating of   PSS intervention program priorities, strategies, and implementation plans.
• Keep abreast of development trends to enhance program management, efficiency, and delivery.
• In accordance with the PSS proposal and the detailed implementation plan, oversee the implementation of all PSS activities across the target locations.
• Oversee individual and group case management / counselling services to Persons of Concern  across the target locations to foster their   psychological and social resilience.
• Support ATO-PSS to do appropriate referrals and follow up of cases that need   specialized mental health and psycho-social support services.   
• Oversee all activities that aim to protect or promote the psychosocial well-being of the individual or community and mitigate the risk of mental illness through fostering stability and supportive social connections at community level.
• Support ATOs-PSS to design or adapt expressive activities (such as drama), sport and other traditional activities or games, social group-based and age-appropriate activities to support healing from distress and anxiety for adult people (women, men, girls, and boys) affected by the crisis.
• Provide PSS services (individual and group-canceling) to the supervised field staff (ATOs- CP and ATOs -PSS) and regularly coach them on self-care principles.
• Under the supervision of the Protection Coordinator, deliver technical training and coaching as well as mentoring to ATOs-PSS.
• Under the supervision of the Protection Coordinator, support ATOs- PSS to recruit PSS community volunteers but also to train and coach them for better performance. 
• Actively engage in conducting needs assessments for program implementation in new areas.
• Actively collaborate with GBV sub-sector and other SURE-SN sectors (Health, WASH and Nutrition) to seek program synergies and opportunities for innovative integration and to ensure comprehensive assistance to the crisis-affected populations.
• Ensure PSS is mainstreamed in all the sectors and PSS cases are properly referred and responded to.
• Contribute to the development of concept notes and new proposals, including preparation of narrative and budgets for PSS Subsector.
• Ensure timely and quality preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual progress and donor reports for PSS Subsector.

Supportive supervision:

• Support the  Protection Coordinator to develop supervision plans for the project staff (ATOs-CP & ATOs-PSS) based in the target locations.
• Conduct weekly field visits to carry out technical supportive supervision and provide with all necessary technical coaching and guidance for field staff.
• Submit field visit reports with clear action plans to improve effectiveness of program implementation to Protection Coordinator.
• In coordination with the M & E team, conduct quarterly data quality audits.

Human Resource and Administration:

• Ensure technical supervision to ATOs- CP and ATOs-PSS and build positive and collaborative working relationships in line with FHI 360’s policies. 
• Oversee capacity building activities for field teams and community volunteers (for both CP and PSS Subsectors).
• Participate in the recruitment process as occasion demands.
• Work closely with Field Coordinators to conduct annual performance appraisal for ATOs- CP and ATOs-PSS.
• Collaborate with the Protection Coordinator and HR to ensure CP and PSS field staff are well versed on the FHI 360 Code of Conduct, accountability, respectful dialogue with communities and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).
• Always adhere to the child protection guiding principles and FHI 360 Child Safeguarding policy.

Reporting:

• Share with the Protection Coordinator key updates on CP and PSS sub-sectors for SURE-SN bi-weekly meetings.
• Compile sub-sector monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports and submit to the Protection Coordinator for review.
• Work closely with the M&E team to verify and validate CP and PSS data for quality reporting.
• Input data into the CPIMS each monthly and submit to the Protection Coordinator for verification.

External Coordination:

• In the absence of the Protection Coordinator, represent FHI 360 in the CP sub sector working group, CP Case management working group as well as MHPSS working group.  
• Compile CP and PSS sub sector reporting – 5Ws, CPIMS and other related reporting as required by the Protection Coordinator for review and submission.
• Liaise with relevant partners, local authorities, and communities whenever it serves the objectives of the project.

Financial management and operational support

• Develop draft financial pipelines monthly and submit to the Protection Coordinator for review.
• Ensure CP and PSS subsectors planned activities are in line with the budget and are implemented in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in the Protection Sector budget revision.
• In collaboration with the Protection Coordinator, develop procurement plans for new projects / areas of project implementation.
• Develop sector purchase requests as per the approved procurement plans and submit to logistics for processing.
• Develop project material distribution plans and follow-up with logistics to ensure timely delivery of materials to the field sites.
• Maintain flexibility to perform other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Knowledge, skills, and attributes:

•  Vast knowledge and experience working on child protection in in emergencies (CPiE).
• Strong skills in child protection program mining (emergency recovery, and development, specifically prevention and response to family separation, case management approaches), understanding of Best Interest Procedures and community-based protection approaches.
• Proven understanding and experience applying Child protection guiding principles and approaches as well as implementing the CP minimum standards within projects.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in PSS programming for children, adolescents, and adult people in humanitarian settings.
• Proven advocacy skills and experience with engagement on protection issues within the humanitarian infrastructure; has knowledge of and experience in engaging the cluster system in IDP camps or coordination mechanisms in refugee camps.
• Experience conducting CP/PSS trainings, including individual case management.
• Experience implementing SHL program for adults and children or other participatory learning approaches.
• Experience using the CP Information Management System (CPIMS).
• Knowledge and experience in community-based protection mechanisms, especially those related to Child protection.  
• Experience in project cycle management, including proposal writing, budget management, and donor reporting.
• Solid planning, organizational and reporting skills.
• Excellent computer and IT skills, and strong protection data management skills.
• Strong oral and writing communication skills.
•  Flexible, respectful, willing to cooperate with and support project staff at different levels. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent team building and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability for rapid analysis of complex issues, strong decision-making skills, and translation of programmatic learning and priorities into operational strategies.
• Multitask with ability to meet tight deadlines.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English & Hausa communication.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or similar fields with at least 7 years relevant experience in Child Protection and PSS programming in emergencies or humanitarian settings.
• BA/BS in social work, sociology, psychology, or related fields with 10 years relevant experience in Child protection and PSS programming in emergencies or humanitarian settings.

• Familiarity with Nigerian law enforcement systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Job Purpose: 

• The Senior Technical Officer WASH will monitor all WASH activities including coordinating water quality monitoring, groundwater levels monitoring reporting and household water quality sampling at FHI360 field sites.
• S/He will support WASH field staff to monitor infrastructure maintenance, hygiene promotion activities and capacity building of Community based WASH management structures. S/He will train volunteers and community/camp leaders on safe waste management practices and providing support on activities related to environmental health at the healthcare facilities. 
• Development of context specific IEC materials and contributing to WASH behavior change communication strategy.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct WASH needs assessment, WASH surveys, in the field and produce assessment reports.
• Produce Civil Engineering designs, detailed drawings, and bills of quantities for all WASH and other infrastructural works.
• Submit engineering designs to relevant authorities for approval following established professional regulations and protocols
• Supervise implementation of all construction activities in the field to ensure they are executed according to detailed specifications.
• Supervise hygiene promotion activities including the recruitment, and training of Community based Hygiene Promotion Volunteers  
• Support field teams in profiling and registration of   WASH NFIs beneficiaries as well as distribution of WASH NFIs to vulnerable people following WASH sector guidance and FHI360 protocols.  
• Produce detailed progress reports on WASH activities in the field as measured against work plan in collaboration with the WASH Coordinator, he/she shall be responsible to design, plan, implement and follow-up hygiene promotion activities such as training of trainers in hygiene promotion for community volunteers, WASH committee members and other stakeholders in LGAs in line with agreed work plan and WASH sector strategic plan.
• Plan and implement regular hygiene promotion activities in targeted locations/IDP camps.
• Developing and evaluating the most appropriate IEC tools/materials for hygiene and health promotion activities.
• Participate to the monitoring of all the hygiene and health promotion, and community mobilization activities to ensure behavior change and project ownership by project recipients.

Monitoring and Supervision

• Effective supervision of contractors to execute works in accordance with the technical specifications
• Be responsible for directing contractors to identified beneficiary locations for new construction projects
• Work with the contractor’s Hydrogeologist in siting wells and conducting pump tests for drilled wells
• Carry out assessments on existing boreholes for rehabilitation
• Perform oversight function to WASH field staff in ensuring that all WASH activities by FHI 360 are executed according to the project technical design
• Maintain and update detailed implementation plan for all WASH activities highlighting progress against key milestones
• Ensure community participation and conduct stakeholder consultations in all WASH infrastructure design and s activities.
• Ensure all WASH infrastructure activities are well coordinated with local authorities, RUWASSA, BOSEPA, MOWR, WASH Sector coordination, beneficiaries  and all stakeholders,  ensuring the delivery of a comprehensive WASH package wherever services are provided
• Regular planned visits to field locations to supervise all WASH sector activities and ensuring all WASH infrastructures meet specified standards.
• Ensure that the drilling contractor collects and submits required technical data in a timely manner
• Conduct frequent field-level monitoring and provide feedback to the WASH Coordinator

Reporting and Learning

• Provide activity, weekly, monthly, quarterly and progress reports
• Collect and document all snags on the works and ensure their rectification as per the contract terms
• Ensure that communities are involved in the monitoring of the construction
• Update the water points database
• Conducting water quality sampling in the field locations and consolidate water quality monitoring reports
• Consolidate weekly activity implementation reports from field locations tracking key sector indicators
• Consolidation of weekly work plan for WASH team and sharing with the WASH Coordinator
• Ensure that WASH and Public Health infrastructure construction and rehabilitation works are carried out according to contract provisions, detailed BoQs, drawings and standard specifications as established by FHI 360 through quality checklists.
• Maintain and update   proper records for all WASH infrastructure activities including inventory of assets and equipment in field location.

Program strategic development support

• Be involved in field assessments for proposed projects
• Provide capacity building to local community management structures and volunteers implementing FHI 360’s programs.

Procurement and finance

• Aid the procurement of WASH supplies and construction projects and observe compliance on all procurement procedures
• Certifying completion certificates for WASH and Public Health infrastructure works
• Be involved in the planning of budget activities and their periodic review

Safeguarding

• Ensure WASH team at community level understand and adhere to FHI 360’s Code of Conduct including observing the safeguarding principle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and attributes:

• Knowledge of WASH and humanitarian programming in emergency situations. 
• WASH technical expertise in engineering design of Water Supply, sanitation, and public health infrastructure.  
• Proficiency in office and designing software skills (AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Ability to work professionally, develop and maintain good working relationships with project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English & Hausa communication.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• HND/BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience working  in the Water Sanitation and Hygiene Sector  in humanitarian relief contexts.
• Demonstrable experience design WASH and Public health infrastructure works
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple, simultaneous demands and able to work in a fluid environment and adhere to deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Finance in the supervision of the finance/accounting staff in the Country Office (CO) and state field offices.
• With the Director of Finance, provide support with problem resolution on cash accounts, bank resolutions, accounting software, resolution of audited questioned costs, and financial close outs.
• Provide support with the accounting workflow in the review and audit of FHI360 and sub-recipient reports for reimbursement of expenditures.
• Analyse, develop and monitor accounting/fiscal control procedures and program budgets including monitoring cash flows and requesting for fund transfers from FHI/360HQ.
• Prepare financial reports for FHI360 Nigeria to monitor and track obligations and expenditures.
• Provide training and backstopping on the accounting software. Provide technical assistance on accounting and financial matters. Identify areas needing improvement and provide necessary staff development and training.
• Assist FHI360/Nigeria Program staff in monitoring sub-project budgets in accordance with approved work plan activities.
• Prepare written and verbal responses to inquiries and requests for budgetary information.
• In collaboration with the Director of Finance, prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of sub-projects account activities, with accompanying backup documentation and receipts.
• Serve as a resource person to FHI360/Nigeria on funder financial regulations and FHI360/Nigeria accounting policies and procedures.
• Supervise finance/accounting staff to ensure that duties are carried out according to schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Proven ability in the management of large, multifaceted programs
• Proven ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience
• Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors and recipients of assistance
• Proven ability in building capacity of organizations in financial management
• Ability to represent FHI/Nigeria to donors, government officials and the NGO community in financial matters
• Proven ability in supervising staff
• Well-developed computer spread sheet skills
• Familiarity with multiple program (i.e. donor) regulations on financial reporting
• Ability to execute detail-oriented work rapidly and with a high level of accuracy.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of relevant accounting software packages
• Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 50%

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and a minimum of 10 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in international development programs. 
• or MS/MA in Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field and a minimum of 8 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in international development programs. 
• Possession of CPA, ACA, ICAN, or recognized equivalent is required.
• Expert knowledge of USAID and other donor regulations is required.

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Job Purpose: 

• The Security Manager will provide support in development, implementation of safety & security strategy for projects based in the Northeast and day-to-day security management.
• He/She will also provide support to the Security Director on management of staff safety and security issues which will strive to support FHI 360 program implementation. He/she will work across existing and new programs in Northeast and may be called to support other regions as may be necessary.

Duties and responsibilities:

a. Security Management

• Assist the State offices in developing and overseeing the day-to-day conduct of office security program, ensuring adequate responses to security incidents both natural and man-made.
• Provide technical security advice in consultation with the Security Manager on the existing and any new potential FHI 360 offices including site selection and establishment of effective physical and procedural security measures.
• Conduct security risk assessments for FHI 360 program expansion areas in the Northeast Manage physical security, fire safety and office evacuation drills periodically. Conduct Hotel assessments in liaison with travel office for a safety and security approval process  
• Establish a network with other key security players for information sharing and joint lobbying on security matters where possible.
• Attend security meetings such as INSO, OSAC, UNDSS, INGO forum etc.
• Conduct onsite training for staff in the field of safety including personal safety, emergency evacuations, travel safety, relocation and evacuation Work with program staff in seeking security clearance for asset movements to operational areas
• Supervise and regularly appraise security contractors and Guard Companies as per agreement ensuring that all company policies and practices related to these are adhered to.

b. Security Awareness

• Provide advance security advice, security briefing to staff and visitors to respective States, ensure plans for tracking arrival, departure and accommodation Draft security advisories with advice on mitigation for circulation by the Security Manager or designee and general situation, specific incidents and periods of heightened threat.
• Conduct periodic briefing to Managers/Managers and all staff keeping them up-dated on security developments and/or risks that may affect FHI 360 operations and make recommendations to minimize risks. In conjunction with the Security Manager, deliver relevant security trainings. Ensure FHI 360 staff and visitors understand and behave in accordance to the Standard operating procedures, contingency plans and security briefings

c. Incident & Crisis management

• Serve as the part of the Nigeria security unit, Manager emergency/staff incidents involving FHI 360 Nigeria staff and assets, inform the Security Manager and recommend response actions. Coordinate the updating of FHI 360 Security management plan, develop specific contingency plans for review by the Security manager as required or directed Maintain and periodically test the security tree for the States in region covered Organize safety & security awareness, fire and life safety training for all staff Maintain and enhance the State’s travel management system to track the location and contact information for all visiting staff and consultants.
• Be part of the security management Team (SMT) and head the State Security team in crisis situation

d. Briefing and De-Brief

• Visitors – Develop and deliver location specific safety and security briefings for all visitors on operating context New Employee Briefing – Deliver security orientation on personal safety, organizations security management framework, use of communication equipment (VHF, HF, Satellite phone) Post-incident debriefs – de-briefing staff /visitors involved in security incidents and help in psychosocial support as well as identifying medical help.

e. Relocation & Evacuation

• Plan for both security and medical evacuation for all locations and develop evacuation plan including roles, relocated staff, collection points, routes etc.

Knowledge, skills, and attributes:

• Experience working for international organization(s) and an understanding of security strategies for humanitarian operations, previous security experience preferred. Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis and strategic planning skills
• High level of experience, ready to learn developing security related technical tools guidelines and systems as well as able to work under minimal supervision Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to speak several local languages (Hausa, Kanuri) as well North East work experience Demonstrated ability to manage and work under stressful conditions Ability to travel (50%demands) on regular basis throughout assigned States on short notice.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Degree level or relevant certification in security management.
• A formal security qualification or security management training/work experience in complex environments (minimum of 10 years post graduate experience). A Master’s degree in related field will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multiethnic team and knowledge of personnel and organizational security issues, threat/risk assessment, security management and security awareness in complex context.
• An ex-service man either from the Nigeria military or Police context or related field work in the Northeast. Prior experience with the UN system or international NGO is desirable.
• Experience in incident reporting, incident mapping, compilation of security reports and assessments
• Experience in training and coaching national and international staff in safety and security.
• Technical competency and training experience in field-based communication systems, Thuraya and internet systems.
• Sound knowledge of humanitarian principals of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence
• Strong report writing, analytical and interpersonal skills, competency in internet and Microsoft office systems including word, excel, power point, access, and other database mapping systems

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Job Purpose: 

• The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer will be responsible for the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for the State Office. S/he will work with others in the country office and state offices to ensure that monitoring, evaluation and accountability activities are appropriate and meet the donor and project’s MEAL needs.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide technical oversight for design, development, planning, implementation of surveillance, monitoring and evaluation components.
• Support the development of quality management system and ensure that the quality of project activities adheres to SOPs by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate quality and improvement mechanisms.
• Work with the state-level staff and government counterparts to provide support and guidance on program/project MEAL activities and on donor and Government of Nigeria reporting requirements.
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites and provide support to field implementation teams, including Program Managers, M&E focal points, state government M&E officers, other implementing partners and local research groups as necessary.
• Conduct structured Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) using official tools and oversee preparation of high quality DQA reports.
• Ensure that the quality of program/project activities adheres to SOPs by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to ensure quality.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of data capture tools and provide technical assistance and training to field staff responsible for data entry.
• On a monthly basis, analyze state-level data and provide validated data to State Office, National Office and local partners or other relevant parties; and support the use of program/project monitoring data to modify existing programs and design new programs.
• Support the correct implementation and use of M&E tools, and adherence to complete, correct and timely reporting.
• Document lessons learned and best practices in monitoring and evaluation, according to donor guidelines.
• Represent FHI 360 and makes presentations at professional meetings and conferences related to Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Remain informed of current issues regarding M&E of integrated programs in the fields by review of current literature; be alert to any implication of such research for project and program activities.
• Support implementation of project evaluation activities (including drafting ToRs, oversight of implementation of evaluations, working with sector leads to develop management responses to evaluation recommendations etc.).

Accountability:

• Work with the M&E coordinator and HQ team to develop accountability framework for the FHI 360 Humanitarian projects and ensure accountability plans are well-coordinated with project staff.
• Ensure that FHI 360 CFM system is implemented according to guidelines, tools and SoPs developed.
• Lead in setting up a functional complaint and feedback mechanism across project sites and in managing CFM data and information for all Core Competencies in FHI 360 in line with Humanitarian Accountability Framework and Core Humanitarian Standards
• Provide capacity building for staff and partners on the concept of accountability and coordinate, consolidate and document lessons learned and best practices and share with relevant stakeholders.
• Serve as primary contact for all CFM related issues within the office and with CO.
• Design and support dissemination of information related to CFM in beneficiary, host communities, and relevant partners specifically in relation to confidential complaints mechanisms i.e. complaints boxes, toll-free lines, help desk log all complaints received through complaint boxes and refer to relevant focal point for processing.
• Produce regular internal (and external) reports on complaint trends, response procedures, and relevant issues and contribute to documentation and sharing of M&E reports that facilitate evidence-based decision-making, internally as well as with partners and donors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Team management and capacity building:

• Provide supportive supervision to M&E teams by reviewing information across projects, to ensure that feedback and complaints are considered in programme management decisions.
• Provide regular support and technical backstopping on MEAL aspects to M&E team and regularly brief team members to receive feedback on their progress.
• Prepare and follow up work plans with each staff member under direct supervision.
• Support line manager in the development and implementation of capacity training of M&E team members.
• Ensure that project/field staff are given required MEAL training and resources to achieve their tasks in line with FHI 360 and project requirements,
• In close consultation with M&E coordinator, conduct appraisals, provide regular feedback, and participate in career management for staff under his/her responsibility.

Knowledge, skills, and attributes:

• Knowledge of humanitarian programs in North-East Nigeria specifically.
• Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around integrated program including WASH and Nutrition.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues within the communities
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and Hausa communication. Well-developed computer skills. Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of humanitarian integrated health program delivery in resource constrained settings.
• MPH or MS/MA in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of humanitarian integrated health program delivery in resource constrained settings.
• BS/BA in statistics, pharmacy, microbiology, monitoring and evaluation or in relevant degree with 7 to 9 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of humanitarian integrated health program delivery in resource constrained settings.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Basic Functions:

• The Field Coordinator will be responsible for managing and coordinating field site operations, facilities, supplies and support services and ensuring the public and staff areas of the office premises are kept in good order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency and the optimal use of facilities. S/he will manage field site staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate all field site operations including all logistical support for program activities and ensure that all facilities at the field site run efficiently.
• Supervise field site staff. Ensure all operations, administrative and contractual activities and expenditures are consistent with project’s work plan and budget.
• Update the Response Coordinator & Maiduguri Response Team on all program activities.
• Contribute to planning and coordination of field activities. Assist Corporate with the coordination of country and regional field presence, whether in the
  form of new offices or as a supplement of staff, equipment, and infrastructure to an existing office.
• Plan and organize ordering and stocking of program materials.  Work with project staff to formalize Statements of Work (SOW) into contracts (e.g.,
  consultancy/volunteers work orders, and purchase orders, etc.).
• Coordinate and ensure effective and smooth management of the car parking space at the field site.    
• Oversee the upkeep, rehabilitation and maintenance of facilities including the physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, and related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor and enforce compliance to organization and/or donor’s policies and regulations for procurement, completion of contractual deliverables, and other areas: monitor concerns and address technical staff's questions regarding contracts and client compliance; advise and take corrective action.
• Ensure that all deliverables for all volunteer/contractual arrangements are tracked, monitored, and delivered; includes developing and managing an appropriate tracking mechanism.
• Coordinate and monitor program activities with respective project staff and field staff, to perform the necessary field office startup procedures, office operations and activities.
• Oversee administrative activities related to fiscal management, human resources, logistics and other administrative activities.
• Serve as a specialist responsible for gathering facts, analyzing findings, reaching logical conclusions, recommending solutions, and coordinating projects.
• Manage the project’s filing system for all contracts and agreements, and other
  documentation, materials, and deliverables.
• Maintain frequent contacts with management and staff and external clients to plan and coordinate activities and to serve as a resource regarding administrative policies and procedures.
• Responsible for helping to ensure that projects are staying within the established scope and budget parameters through analysis and consultation with management.
• Performs other duties assigned by Supervisor.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to initiate and implement activities with minimal oversight and supervision, assess priorities, and competently complete a variety of activities with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Good analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills. Ability to plan and coordinate business operations or administrative and support services.
• Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
• Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical values at all times.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques. Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates project and personnel management skills. Influences, motivate, and collaborate with others.
• Knowledge of U.S. government regulations, procedures, and contracting requirements. Knowledge of financial and contractual management of USAID contracts and cooperative agreements including budget design, financial oversight, and expenditure projections.
• Ability to work in teams and build consensus with individuals at all levels.
  Effective writing, editorial, and communication skills; excellent command of English grammar and native Hausa language.
• Effective interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  High degree of computer literacy with excellent knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software applications.

Qualifications and requirements:

• MB.BS/MD/Ph.D. with at least 8 years relevant experience in program management and clinical care with a sound understanding of humanitarian integrated health program delivery in resource-constrained settings.
• BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Logistics or similar/related degree with more than 10 years of program management experience with a sound understanding of humanitarian integrated health program delivery in resource-constrained settings.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with donor-funded program and procurement guidelines is an advantage.

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Job Purpose: 

• To take overall responsibility for the implementation of community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) and Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) related activities in line with FHI360 policies and programme proposals intended to bring positive changes in the lives of the target population.
• Ensuring the design and planning of Nutrition activities is made in such a way to guarantee the efficient and effective integration of all subsectors of Nutrition programme, conducting assessment of current CMAM interventions and practices in the target population, community mobilization, training, and promotion of best CMAM and IYCF practices, thereby delivering the objectives of the nutrition interventions.

Duties and responsibilities:

• With the support and under the supervision of Nutrition Coordinator, the Senior Technical Officer - Nutrition will have the following key responsibilities:

Program Planning and Implementation

• Provide technical and programmatic leadership/support/facilitation in designing and implementation of nutrition intervention in all the implementation sites
• Provide technical input regarding design, implementation, data analysis, report writing and developing research and policy briefs of research projects.
• Provide management support and oversight on planning and execution of nutrition activities at different levels, monitoring, and evaluation, including leading the development of project technical reports on nutrition
• Lead in the review of the planned nutrition activities and propose /plan new appropriate activity in Nutrition sector based on the actual problems of the community
• Design appropriate implementation modalities and program approach to strengthening sustainability factors
• Prepare technical and supportive supervision plan based on the need assessment for staff under her/his supervision and implement and report on time.
• Maintain regular communication and conduct field visits to support district teams in performing regular tasks by providing technical knowledge and guidance.
• Capacity building of Health and Nutrition Team based identified gaps for Staff and government health workers
• With the support of the Nutrition Coordinator take full responsibility of risk management by analyzing malnutrition trends and data, anticipating, identifying, and mitigating risk factors.
• Support the Nutrition Coordinator to ensure efficient project management by ensuring value for money.
• Support M&E team in compilation and analysis of Nutrition M&E data and in developing M&E reports.
• Ensure timely requisition and distribution of key nutrition commodities such as RUTF and therapeutic milk.
• Lead the validation of Nutrition assessment and survey and develop plan of action to address identified gaps.
• Advocate for the inclusion of nutrition indicators in multi-sectorial assessments through engagement with various sectors such as protection, WASH, Health and Education.
• He/She will support other nutrition program activities not limited to Community Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) and IYCF.

Reporting

• Prepare and submit periodic quality progress reports on Nutrition sector from all operation sites (monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, annually and donor reports);
• Collect and document all progress in the implementation of activities (at activity, output, and impact level) and maintain project data, record, and documents.
• Collect and document appropriate data using Database on time and prepare and share report at State level within time specified.
• Support Nutrition Surveys, case studies and share findings.

Financial Management

• Prepare detailed budget and support Nutrition sector budget plan and implementation in line with FHI360 Finance policies on time.
• Responsible for ensuring proper, efficient, and timely utilization of allocated sector’s budget, including purchased materials.
• Participate and give appropriate input for Nutrition Sector in Budget Revision time.

Team Management

• Properly manage, administer, and guide staff under her/his supervision in line with the FHI360 policies and program implementation
• Provide technical guidance and supportive supervision and mentoring staffs under his/her supervision to build their capacity to perform their assigned roles and responsibilities.
• Support the nutrition coordinator to develop work plans, SOP, budgets, program reports, document findings and lessons learned and prepare success stories in specific technical areas
• Prepare and conduct training for both FHI360 staff and government health workers to build their capacities in program implementation, M&E and sustainability.
• Liaise with nutrition team to identify technical support needs of projects and staff, and jointly agree on specific and time-bound support needs of projects and staff in relevant technical areas
• Participate in the recruitment process as occasion demands

Networking and Integration

• Establish strong linkage and collaboration with Northeast Nutrition cluster, Ministry of Health, Primary Health Care Board and LGA health authorities in the implementation of IYCF Nutrition activities.
• Actively participate in the Nutrition cluster activities including the CMAM, IYCF and AIMTWG work groups for which FHI 360 are members.
• Represent FHI 360 at all relevant technical external task forces, working groups, seminars and where possible forge alliances to influence key actors around advocacy objectives.

Monitoring & Evaluation (M & E)

• Facilitate and participate in quarterly based monitoring sessions in the implementation of the Nutrition Sector interventions
• Co-lead nutrition surveys such as SQUEAC, KAP and SMART survey, assessments, including preparation and submission of survey reports.
• Conduct, document and present annual learning reviews.

Additional Responsibilities

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task.
• Inform Nutrition Coordinator of any professional problems encountered.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Nursing, MBBS, Public Health, or other medical related field with minimum of 10 years post graduate experience. A Master’s degree in related field will be an added advantage.
• Experience of implementing nutrition-related programs including monitoring and evaluation 
• Demonstrated ability to foster partnerships with community and/or Government agencies/organizations and groups
• Strong experience in Networking, Report writing skills
• Strong group facilitation and training skills
• Knowledge of community development, empowerment, and mentoring approaches
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff and working with community members
• Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization developing effective working relationships to deliver outstanding results for children.
• Good oral & written communication skills of both English and local languages will be an advantage