Job Openings at Delight Affection Foundation (DAF)

Job Summary

• The WASH Technical Officer is responsible for the implementation of the program activities in the whole area of responsibility.
• S/he coordinates and oversees the HP volunteers, provides updates to the project manager, ensures timely and effective implementation of activities, including identification of financial, logistics and security needs in the deep field and sharing with his/her supervisor.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Based on project documentation, develop, and submit to the supervisor the monthly activity planning in coordination with contractor’s teams from the specific field location.
• Develop and submit to the supervisor the monthly staff movement planning and coordinate respective staff movement requests.
• Provide his/her supervisor with regular updates on procurement needs and supporting documents for the request to the Logistics Department.
• Develop and submit advance requests related to the activities in the specific location and ensure timely clearance of advances.
• Designs training modules for local leaders and contributes to the improvement of the existing ones.
• Ensure that water and sanitation activities are implemented in a timely and professional manner and in line with the needs of beneficiaries
• Maintain a close link and collaborate with implementation partners and other sectors in a particular area.
• Ensure hierarchical management of the project staff at the level of its area.
• Implement the portfolio of project activities delegated to it following the action plan and the logical framework.
• Monitoring project implementation and progress.
• Ensure compliance with DAF policies, manuals, and directives.
• Directly manage the day-to-day hygiene promotion activities in the field.
• Ensure that hygiene promotion activities achieve their objectives within the set timeframe.
• Provide technical support and training to hygiene promoters and community volunteers.
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries with the greatest needs and propose efficient ways of delivering assistance.
• Encourage and promote technical improvement of partners.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and other technical documents or tools.
• Contributes to capacity building of project staff.
• Ensure the daily supervision of contractors and regularly assess the quality of their work by ensuring their suitability with DAF technical prescriptions.
• Help team members to identify their needs in capacity building and share them with the supervisor.
• Train the beneficiaries (operators and technicians) on the O&M of WASH facilities.
• Trains and supports team members, providers, and local and technical partners.
• Ensure DAF’s representation and visibility in relevant deep-field location coordination structures.
• Ensure DAF’s role as an active humanitarian actor.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess an OND, HND, or B.Sc Degree with 1-10 years experience

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Job Description

• Forming and maintaining employee records. Updating databases internally, such as sick and maternity leave.
• Preparing and amending where necessary HR documents, i.e. employment contracts and recruitment guides. Reviewing and renewing company policies and legal compliance.

Job Brief

• We are looking for an HR & Admin Officer to join our team and support the day-to-day activities of our Human Resources department.
• HR & Admin Officer responsibilities include processing employee data, updating company policies and assisting in the hiring process. To be successful in this role, you should have solid organizational skills and be familiar with HR functions.
• Ultimately, you will make sure all HR operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining physical and digital personnel records like employment contracts and PTO requests
• Update internal databases with new hire information
• Create and distribute guidelines and FAQ documents about company policies
• Gather payroll data like bank accounts and working days
• Publish and remove job ads
• Schedule job interviews and contact candidates as needed
• Prepare reports and presentations on HR-related metrics like total number of hires by department
• Develop training and onboarding material
• Respond to employees’ questions about benefits (for example, the number of vacation days they’re eligible for).

Requirements

• B.Sc Degree in Human Resources Management or relevant field
• 1 – 2 years’ Experience.
• Work experience as an HR & Admin Officer, HR Administrative Assistant or similar role
• Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
• Basic knowledge of labour legislation
• Experience using spreadsheets
• Organizational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

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Main Duties & Responsibilities

• The Finance and Administrative Officer will provide direct supervision to the admin support assistant and will keep the Head of Operations briefed on the status of all ongoing activities under his/her purview. The Finance and Administrative Officer will also be available to represent, support and consult on issues being handled by the Head of Operations.

Finance / Accounting:

• Ensure that the financial accounting environment in the Office follows DAF policies and procedures, donor regulations and local legal requirements.
• Work with the Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure the disbursement Requests are in line with the authorization matrix and process them at the appropriate level.
• Assist with the review of liquidation requests submitted by partners and ensure the liquidation documentation conforms with generally accepted accounting principles and compliance with DAF and donor requirements.
• Keep informed about local fiscal and other financial laws related to taxes and exemptions; inform the Head of Operations and Finance Manager as appropriate.
• Ensure that the financial accounting environment in the Local Office follows DAF policies and procedures, donor regulations and local legal requirements.
• Prepare Disbursement Requests for next-level authority approvals and process them at the appropriate level.
• Keep informed about local fiscal and other financial laws related to taxes and exemptions; inform the Head of Operations and Finance Manager as appropriate.
• Prepare requests and send requests for Operation staff and for the sub-office for approval

Inventory/Asset Management:

• He/She will work with the Warehouse officer/assistant to:
  • Maintain and update the office's equipment inventory register. Physically mark all items. Add or delete items as required according to the DAF/Nigeria and the Agency’s Inventory Policy after due consultation with the Operations Manager
  • Responsible for receiving procured items in collaboration with the Administrative and HR Assistant.
  • Will be responsible for the items in the administration store and maintain an up-to-date list of all items.

Office Administration and Management:

• Facilitate effective Coordination, understanding and cooperation between the Operations Department and Program Department
• Develop strategies to ensure the efficient application of agency resources, minimize wastage and achieve the highest standards of stewardship
• Directly supervise the building maintenance and repair for the office and residences
• Provide supervision on couriers to ensure that item documentation (for sent and received items) is carried out properly.
• Conduct due diligence for vendors as part of the DAF procurement committee.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or any Management related course.
• A Master’s Degree in relevant fields; Accounting, or any Management course will be an added advantage.
• Must have 1-10 years work experience
• Prior experience in supervising staff in a structured work environment
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must demonstrate a good understanding of contemporary management best practices
• Must have excellent research and facilitation skills
• Excellent people skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative, diplomacy, and tact
• Excellent knowledge of computer software – MS Office and Excel especially.
• Must be flexible and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be committed to Action the DAF’s mission, values, and policies.

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Job Description

• The Program Officer will support and guide program implementation of project activities in the state.
• The Program Officer will work to ensure that all program activities are implemented efficiently, timely and in line with the values of the organization.
• S/he will work as part of the organization's program team and assist in developing program strategy, drafting program proposals and reports, supporting the monitoring and evaluation efforts, and overseeing activity budgets.
• The Program Officer performs these functions according to direction provided by the ED Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordination and implementation of the Foundation's program activities trainings, meetings, workshops, conferences, seminars and other events according to program requirements.
• Conceptualize, research, and design new program interventions consistent with the Foundation's program objectives and tailored to that region.
• Provide efficient and timely action on administrative and financial matters, written assignments and submission of reports.
• Build, manage relationships and communicate with civil society organizations, relevant government parastatals, local partners, and members of the public on behalf of the organization
• Mobilize program participants, the media and stakeholders for events and program
• Update and maintain program files and program participants' contacts for monitoring and evaluation activities for internal reporting.
• Travel independently and/or as part of a team, to various locations throughout Nigeria to support and represent the organization.
• Other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or on behalf of the organization
• The Program Officer will be assigned to tasks related to the implementation of project activities, including coordinating technical assistance, supporting the deployment of assessments and surveys, and organizing workshops and special events.
• S/he will be responsible for providing timely weekly and monthly reporting of intervention activities to the ED.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess an OND, HND, B.Sc or M.Sc Degree with 1-10 years experience

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Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate the delivery of nutrition activities at the field level and provide technical support to HWs, Nutrition Assistants and CNMs
• Ensure quality engagement of community leaders / their delegates for the organization of beneficiaries in each project location.
• Carry out weekly supervisory visits to all project locations assigned
• Ensure adequate availability of food and material supplies for distribution in all project locations and share monthly distribution plan with the Nutrition Manager
• Attend regular nutrition meetings and assist in any other tasks when required
• Respect the dignity and culture of beneficiaries and other members of the community
• He/she will support the implementation and sensitization activities for targeted communities about MAM/IYCF in collaboration with the state Ministry of Health, State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Partners, community leaders and other key stakeholders at the local government level.
• Conduct rapid appraisal/assessment of nutrition situation including IYCF practices, GBV risk analysis and MUAC screening
• He/she will support the delivery of IYCF counselling sessions to pregnant women for the preparation of breastfeeding and colostrum feeding and all mothers with children under 59 months.
• Plan and conduct mass MUAC screening of the under-fives in collaboration with the Community Health volunteers
• Document’s findings and recommendations of field visits for follow-up of beneficiaries
• Prepare and submit program reports including 5Ws to NE Nutrition sector, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness per the responsibility areas.
• Documents lessons learned in specific technical areas.
• Perform any other task as may be directed by the Project Manager

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess an OND, HND, B.Sc or M.Sc Degree with 1-10 years experience

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Job Description

• The Food Security and Livelihood Officer is responsible for the implementation of the complementary livelihood activities in the Life-saving Assistance project.
• The role will focus on providing skills building, financial literacy sessions, VSLAs, and support to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to improve food and nutrition security for communities affected by the crisis.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with community leaders and other relevant stakeholders to support the identification and selection of vulnerable communities and beneficiaries for cash or food voucher support;
• Support the identification, contracting, and management of vendors through regular engagement, documentation of vendors’ activities and provision of timely support throughout the project;
• Ensure accountability, fairness and transparency in the cash or voucher transfer activities by ensuring community-level stakeholders (IDPs and host community members) are well informed and provide regular information through available channels;
• Follow-ups on the program activities to ensure that program objectives and outputs are achieved – and activities are implemented following standard rules, regulations and operational procedures, agreed strategies, implementation plans and requirements;
• Contribute to organizational and sector-wide Learning through proper documentation of lessons learned, best practices, success stories, case studies, etc. on the cash-based intervention in emergency and early recovery context;
• Plan and oversee regular program monitoring and evaluation activities, like Baseline, PDMs, Market Price Monitoring, end line, etc. in collaboration with relevant units/departments;
• Implement the livelihood component of the Life-saving assistance project including financial literacy sessions, VSLAs and support to MSMEs.
• Provide targeted beneficiaries with inputs and support them with technical support during program implementation.
• Arrange a conducive venue for the training of beneficiaries and ensure training materials and tools are adequate to deliver the training.
• Conduct financial literacy, bookkeeping and business management training for the identified beneficiaries.
• Promote nutrition-sensitive and/or climate-smart agriculture interventions at the household level, including the provision of non-food items for small vegetable gardens to improve households' nutrition and self-sufficiency.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all activities and provide regular reports.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess an OND, HND, B.Sc or M.Sc Degree with 1-10 years experience