Job Openings at Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR)

Purpose of the consultancy

• The objective of this consultancy is to engage suitable, qualified, and skilled experienced polio campaign personnel to support the planning, coordination, and monitoring of the campaigns. The successful consultant will play a critical role in contributing to the effectiveness and impact of the initiatives to improve the quality of campaigns by implementing robust planning and coordination systems at the national and sub-national levels, assisting in data analysis, and facilitating knowledge transfer.
• He/She will be involved in the day-to-day management of all campaign workflows with a focus on planning, coordination, and data analysis. He/she will primarily work under the leadership of the national GPEI coordinator. However, He/She can be deployed to provide support at the sub-national level under the supervision of a provincial GPEI coordinator. The Consultant will also be responsible for providing regular campaign updates to his/her line managers and supporting to improvement of the quality of the interventions and campaign deliverables.

Key responsibilities

Planning and coordination of the polio outbreak response

• Support the country Polio team to conduct a situational analysis of the coordination structures and develop an improvement plan accordingly;
• Support the GPEI coordinator to set up/boost the sub-technical Working Groups at the sub-national level;
• Provide meeting facilitation support for daily and weekly coordination meetings including preparing and sharing discussion documents with stakeholders, taking meeting notes, and tracking the implementation of action items;
• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential challenges to campaign success, proposing mitigation strategies for improved program performance;
• Support in drafting the chronogram of activities and any relevant campaign deliverables.

Data analytics and data management support, and documentation of OBR activities

• Support the data quality efforts, including data cleaning and validation for all campaign data: campaign preparedness dashboard, ODK, PowerBi, administrative coverage;
• Support to conduct daily analysis of campaign data to identify poor-performing districts, and root causes and to develop a tailored improvement plan;
• Support the country Polio team to develop, submit, and track the timely completion of the Quality Improvement Plans including the review of their accuracy and quality;
• Support the data management team to develop electronic data collection, visualization systems, and dashboards for consideration of the EOC;
• Support to conduct data analytics and GIS mapping tasks including the collection, analysis, and evaluation if required.

Education, experience, and language requirements

• Relevant graduate-level degree (International Development, Applied Sciences, and Technology, Policy and Strategy Development, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Management, or similarly relevant field;
• At least two years’ country experience with supporting planning and implementation of disease outbreak responses (Polio, Measles, Cholera, etc.);
• Proven strong project management, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven work experience in countries affected by a conflict is an advantage.

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Description and Objectives

• The Program Associate will provide technical and operational support for the execution of assigned SCIDaR programs. This will involve day-to-day execution of program workflows and provision of oversights to Program Analysts executing assigned program activities. S/he will bear responsibility for all workstream deliverables.

Technical Responsibilities – Program Support

Program implementation

• Support day-to-day execution of the program activities;
• Lead a program workstream and escalate program implementation challenges to Program Engagement Manager;
• Gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, develop and communicate recommendations;
• Ensure close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of outcomes;
• v. Lead routine technical problem-solving sessions with the primary client and relevant stakeholders to brainstorm implementation challenges and align on decisions to guide the path forward.

Program monitoring and reporting

• Regularly monitor and review program activities to ensure quality, accountability, and contractual compliance with agreed deliverables and performance indicators as per the scope of work;
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly/quarterly technical;
• Participate in structured mid-term and end-term program evaluations;
• Coordinate routine cleanup and archiving of all program documentation.

Required Competencies

Core requirements

• Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
• Demonstrated strong strategic thinking and thought leadership abilities;
• Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization;
• Reliable people manager, able to manage and promote inclusive and diverse teams within the organization;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
• Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace;
• Strong logical reasoning and creative thinking skills;
• Results-oriented performer, experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs.

Education and experience

• Academic training: Relevant graduate-level degree (International Development, Applied Sciences, and Technology, Policy and Strategy Development, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Management, or similarly relevant field;
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience implementing development programs; past effective leadership experience. In strategy, health systems strengthening in a major consulting firm is a plus;

Language requirement

• Candidates must be bilingual. Read/Write/Speak at the advanced level of English and French.

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Description and Objectives

• The Bilingual Analyst will provide technical and operational support for the execution of the OBR Project. The OBR Africa project is a project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to improve digital payment systems in the health sector beginning with polio outbreak campaigns. The objective of this project is to deploy innovative digital payment systems to improve the timely payment of frontline polio campaign workers and reduce the leakage of funds by ensuring direct payment to the campaign workers. On this project, we also provide project management and coordination support to track the progress of activities of other partners. The activities of the Bilingual Analyst will involve the day-to-day execution of all the program’s
• workflows.

Technical Responsibilities – Program Support

Program implementation

• Support day-to-day execution of the program activities;
• Contribute to a program workstream and escalate program challenges to Program Associate;
• Gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations;
• Ensure close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results;
• Participate in routine technical problem-solving sessions with the primary client and relevant stakeholders to brainstorm implementation challenges and align on decisions to guide the path forward;

Program monitoring and reporting

• Regularly monitor and review program activities to ensure quality, accountability, and contractual compliance with agreed deliverables and performance indicators as per the scope of work;
• Documenting progress reports and liaising with key stakeholders;
• Participate in structured mid-term and end-term program evaluations;

Required competencies

Core requirements

• Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
• Demonstrated strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and thought leadership abilities;
• Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytics;
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization;
• Reliable people manager, able to manage and promote inclusive and diverse teams within the organization;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
• Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace;
• Strong logical reasoning and creative thinking skills;
• Results-oriented performer, experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills – in English and Portuguese.

Education and Experience

• Academic training: Minimum of a Second-Class upper Bachelor's degree in International Development, Applied Sciences and Technology, Policy and Strategy Development, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Management, or a similarly relevant field;
• Experience: 2 – 4 years of progressive experience implementing development programs, with a good understanding of data analytics and stakeholder management.

Equal employment opportunity statement

• Solina is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

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Description and Objectives

• The Bilingual Associate will provide technical and operational support for the execution of assigned SCIDaR programs. This will involve day-to-day execution of program workflows and provision of oversights to Program Analysts executing assigned program activities. S/he will bear responsibility for all workstream deliverables. The Bilingual Associate will be based in Abuja, Nigeria, and will support the implementation of the OBR Africa project in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin.

Technical Responsibilities – Program Support

Program implementation

• Support day-to-day execution of the program activities;
• Lead a program workstream and escalate program implementation challenges to Program Engagement Manager;
• Gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypotheses, develop and communicate recommendations;
• Ensure close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of outcomes;
• Lead routine technical problem-solving sessions with the primary client and relevant stakeholders to brainstorm implementation challenges and align on decisions to guide the path forward.

Program monitoring and reporting

• Regularly monitor and review program activities to ensure quality, accountability, and contractual compliance with agreed deliverables and performance indicators as per the scope of work;
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly/quarterly technical;
• Participate in structured mid-term and end-term program evaluations;
• Coordinate routine cleanup and archiving of all program documentation.

Required Competencies

Core requirements

• Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
• Demonstrated strong strategic thinking and thought leadership abilities;
• Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization;
• Reliable people manager, able to manage and promote inclusive and diverse teams within the organization;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
• Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace;
• Strong logical reasoning and creative thinking skills;
• Results-oriented performer, experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs.

Education and experience

• Academic training: Relevant graduate-level degree (International Development, Applied Sciences, and Technology, Policy and Strategy Development, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Management, or similarly relevant field;
• Experience: Minimum of 3 - 5 years of progressive experience implementing development programs; past effective leadership experience. In strategy, health systems strengthening in a major consulting firm is a plus

Language requirement

• Candidates must be bilingual. Read/Write/Speak at the advanced level of English and French

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Description and Objectives

• The Bilingual Analyst will provide technical and operational support for the execution of the OBR Project. The OBR Africa project is a project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to improve digital payment systems in the health sector beginning with polio outbreak campaigns. The objective of this project is to deploy innovative digital payment systems to improve the timely payment of frontline polio campaign workers and reduce the leakage of funds by ensuring direct payment to the campaign workers. On this project, we also provide project management and coordination support to track the progress of the activities of other partners.
• The Bilingual Analyst will be based in Abuja, Nigeria, and will support the implementation of the OBR Africa project in Angola & Mozambique.

Technical Responsibilities – Program Support

Program implementation

• Support day-to-day execution of the program activities;
• Contribute to a program workstream and escalate program challenges to Program Associate;
• Gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations;
• Ensure close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results;
• Participate in routine technical problem-solving sessions with the primary client and relevant stakeholders to brainstorm implementation challenges and align on decisions to guide the path forward;

Program monitoring and reporting

• Regularly monitor and review program activities to ensure quality, accountability, and contractual compliance with agreed deliverables and performance indicators as per the scope of work;
• Documenting progress reports and liaising with key stakeholders;
• Participate in structured mid-term and end-term program evaluations;

Required competencies

Core requirements

• Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
• Demonstrated strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and thought leadership abilities;
• Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytics;
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization;
• Reliable people manager, able to manage and promote inclusive and diverse teams within the organization;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
• Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace;
• Strong logical reasoning and creative thinking skills;
• Results-oriented performer, experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills – Read/Write/Speak at the advanced level in English and Portuguese languages.

Education and Experience

• Academic training: Minimum of a Second-Class upper Bachelor's degree in International Development, Applied Sciences and Technology, Policy and Strategy Development, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Management, or a similarly relevant field;
• Experience: 2 – 4 years of progressive experience implementing development programs, with a good understanding of data analytics and stakeholder management.

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Role summary

• The IT audit & Compliance officer will manage the execution of the audit and compliance functions, communicate with the internal audit lead and management on findings, monitor, and report the progress of compliance of staff and departments.

Education & Experience

• Proven experience (2-5 years) in IT auditing, risk management, or IT governance
• Outstanding record of academic achievement with a minimum of a Second-Class Upper degree in Accounting, Finance, and any other related field.
• Professional certifications such as (ACCA, ACA, CISA, and CISSP) are an added advantage
• Demonstrated strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and thought leadership abilities;
• Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Strong understanding of IT frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001) and compliance regulations (e.g. GDPR)
• Demonstrated aptitude for analytics;

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Role summary

• The Internal audit intern will be supervised by the officers and manager to execute the audit and compliance functions, communicate with the internal audit lead and management on findings, and monitor and report the progress of compliance of staff and departments.

Education & Experience

•  Academic training: Outstanding record of academic achievement with a minimum of a First-Class degree in Accounting, Finance, and any other related field;
• Experience of (0-2 years) in audit or accounting-related field;
• Professional certifications such as (ACCA, and ACA) are an added advantage;
• Intermediate computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• Demonstrated strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and thought leadership abilities.