Job Vacancies at Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is a public-sector focused philanthropic organisation founded to improve the lives of Africans through transformed public-service delivery and access to quality primary healthcare. The Foundation is currently working with the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) to develop the Aig-Imoukhuede Public Sector Index which seeks to measure the impact of public sector activities on the overall productivity and economic growth of the Nigerian economy and on the wellbeing of its citizens.
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As part of its work to facilitate the transformation of the Nigerian public sector, the Measuring Performance Thematic Working Group (MPTG) of Governance and Institutions Policy Commission (GIPC) of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in conjunction with the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, seeks to create a Nigerian public sector index.
Public sector activities influence a country’s performance via two means - directly, through the level and changes of productivity within the public sector, and indirectly, by enabling enhanced productivity in the private sector. Public sector activities therefore have a direct influence on a country’s key economic and social indicators with research establishing a positive causal relationship between the efficiency of a country’s public sector and its economic and social development (OECD, 2001).
One of the ways increased efficiency in a country’s public sector can be facilitated is via the provision of information about public sector activities to stakeholders. Access to the right data can inform policy, stimulate research, and encourage informed debate. Indicator reports and indices are indispensable tools in information dissemination as they can present complex data in an accessible format, and they are useful in identifying trends in performance and policies and drawing attention to issues (OECD, 2008).

This assignment is a short-term consultancy to provide research assistance to the lead consultant engaged to conceptualise, design and develop the Aig-Imoukhuede Public Sector Index (APSI) being developed to measure the performance of public sector entities in Nigeria.

Overall Responsibilities

• Support in the research design, methodology, data collection and analysis tools to be best employed for the construction of the index.
• Assist in defining the scope and the sampling size as it relates to MDA coverage necessary for the attainment of the goals and objectives of the performance index.
• Work with the lead researcher to coordinate primary and secondary research methods in data collection activities while working with the project team and volunteers to ensure timely and robust data collection and in line with international best practices.
• Work with the project team to design and conduct baseline surveys
• Design experiments, trials or surveys to produce the required data
• Compile and organise analysis datasets and provide detailed interpretations of results.
• Assist in report writing - full and synthesized report, presentation summaries, research reference and records.
• Collaborate with project team and wide range of stakeholders to test the validity, reliability and robustness of methodology, sample size, dataset, indicators and metrics and recommend improvements the next phase of project.
• Validate the performance index findings.
• Carry out other activities assigned by the lead research consultant

Required Skills and Qualification
The Research Analyst must be a qualified expert, with a demonstrated track record in policy research, public policy analysis, understanding of governance and public administration issues, construction of index methodologies, survey design, data analysis and index development with strong ability to translate raw data into index scores and ranking.

• In addition to this, the consultant will be expected to meet the minimum requirements described below (please demonstrate qualifications by means of CVs, cover letter, references, and work samples):
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in executing academic, public policy and/or business research, data analysis, modelling and report writing.
• Demonstrated research experience working in an international development context.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a research project from ideation to evidence dissemination
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in designing and developing indices and adept at translating raw data into index scores and ranking.
• Proven work experience in the design of monitoring and evaluation tools and frameworks for a governance project is desirable.
• Demonstration of good understanding of governance issues and public sector performance in human development index, regulatory environment, and other key sectors.
• Proven work experience in public policymaking and social impact is desirable
• Must possess strong analytical and conceptual skills with proven experience working on development research projects in Nigeria.
• Strong project management ability and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and flexibility.
• High level of proficiency in the use of statistical software such as STATA, SPSS etc
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
• Ability to communicate well with diverse groups.
• The selected candidate must be available to commence work from January 2022.
   

The successful candidate will be expected to work for up to 80 days from January 2022 to November 2022 when the final research is validated based on the approved Lead consultant’s workplan. The selected candidate will be paid a daily rate based on a schedule that will be agreed upon hiring.

The research assistant will carry out this assignment using the hybrid work model. Travels, accommodation, and other incidental expenses incurred exclusively for the project will be reimbursed.

.Interested candidates should submit the following:
a. Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information including how the candidate’s previous experience matches the project objectives as well as their interest for the position (no longer than two pages).
b. CV with professional references
c. Sample(s) of recent similar assignments - online portfolios and links.
Applications not meeting the above criteria and not including all the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Interested parties must submit, their applications to kachi.nwachukwu@aigafrica.org  copying olowookere.afolabi@aigafrica.org and jeremiah.enoch@aigafrica.org no later than 21st January 2022

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As part of its work to facilitate the transformation of the Nigerian public sector, the Measuring Performance Thematic Working Group (MPTG) of Governance and Institutions Policy Commission (GIPC) of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in conjunction with the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, seeks to create a Nigerian public sector index.
Public sector activities influence a country’s performance via two means - directly, through the level and changes of productivity within the public sector, and indirectly, by enabling enhanced productivity in the private sector. Public sector activities therefore have a direct influence on a country’s key economic and social indicators with research establishing a positive causal relationship between the efficiency of a country’s public sector and its economic and social development (OECD, 2001).
One of the ways increased efficiency in a country’s public sector can be facilitated is via the provision of information about public sector activities to stakeholders. Access to the right data can inform policy, stimulate research, and encourage informed debate. Indicator reports and indices are indispensable tools in information dissemination as they can present complex data in an accessible format, and they are useful in identifying trends in performance and policies and drawing attention to issues (OECD, 2008).

This role is a short-term consultancy to provide to build, optimize and maintain conceptual and logical database models for the Aig-Imoukhuede Public Sector Index.
Under the supervision of the Research Manager, the successful candidate be responsible for data modelling and analysis; data loading and delivery security for the index. and data delivery. The ideal candidate should be familiar with predictive analysis and data visualization techniques using relevant tools (e.g. Tableau, D3.js and R.)

Overall Responsibilities

• Support the Research Manager in the design and development of the research design, methodology, data collection and analysis tools to be best employed for the construction of the index.
• Assist in defining the scope and the sampling size as it relates to MDA coverage necessary for the attainment of the goals and objectives of the performance index.
• Work with the Research Manager to coordinate primary and secondary research methods in data collection activities while working with the project team and volunteers to ensure timely and robust data collection and in line with international best practices.
• Design and implement effective database solutions and models to legally acquire (collect) primary and secondary data.
• Design a digital infrastructure/platform to store and retain data obtained through surveys and other data collection methods.
• Build a data dictionary using extract, transform and load (ETL) techniques to curate the index.
• Design and implement effective database solutions to store and secure repository to hold the aggregated data.
• Conduct the data analysis by using data science techniques to generate reports and visualisations.
• Conduct expert review of data to provide insights that will guide economic policies and decisions.
• Monitor the system performance by performing regular tests, troubleshooting, and integrating new features in line with the index project objectives.
• Recommend solutions to improve new and existing database systems.
• Offer support by responding to system problems in a timely manner.
• The Data Architect will carry out this assignment using the hybrid work model. Travel, accommodation, and other incidental expenses incurred exclusively for the project will be reimbursed.

The Data Architect must be a qualified expert, with a demonstrated track record in policy research, public policy analysis, understanding of governance and public administration issues, construction of index methodologies, survey design, data analysis and index development with strong ability to translate raw data into index scores and ranking.
In addition to this, the Data Architect will be expected to meet the minimum requirements described below (please demonstrate qualifications by means of CVs, cover letter, references, and work samples):

• Demonstrated experience in data modeling and design.
• Design and implement effective database solutions and models to store and retrieve company data.
• Proven work experience as a Data Architect, Data Scientist, Data Analyst or similar role
• In-depth understanding of database structure principles
• Experience gathering and analyzing system requirements
• Knowledge of data mining and segmentation techniques
• Expertise in SQL and Oracle
• Proficiency in MS Excel  Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, D3.js and R)
• Proven analytical skills
• Problem-solving attitude
• BSc in Computer Science or relevant field with a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a data analyst or architect.

The selected candidate must be available to commence work from late January 2022.

The successful candidate will be expected to work for up to 80 days from January 2022 to December 2022 when the final project is validated based on the approved Research Manager’s work plan. The selected candidate will be paid a daily rate based on a schedule that will be agreed upon hiring.

Interested candidates should submit the following:
a. Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information including how the candidate’s previous experience matches the project objectives as well as their interest for the position (no longer than two pages).
b. CV with professional references.
c. Samples of recent similar assignments- online portfolios and links.

Applications not meeting the above criteria and not including all the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Interested parties must submit, their applications to kachi.nwachukwu@aigafrica.org copying olowookere.afolabi@aigafrica.org and jeremiah.enoch@aigafrica.org no later than 21st January 2022.

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The Programs Associate will manage the execution of projects and programmes under the consulting unit of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation and report to the Head, Consulting Unit. The ideal candidate will be a person with exceptionally proficient writing and oratory skills, interested in working on civil service-related projects and has ability to brainstorm ideas.

The Programme Associate would normally receive guidance from more senior staff in the consulting unit and other units. However, s/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to his role such as administrative, financial/budgetary rules and regulations that will guide the work of the Programme Associate. S/he is expected to have contacts within the organization and outside the duty station, as well as with partners and other stakeholders to collect information, monitor programme and project activities and implement administrative requirements and other programme management related activities.

Responsibilities

Programmes Support & Research

• Assist with the design, implementation, and adaptation of the Consulting Unit’s programmes.
• Plan and execute planning needed to carry out programs including coordinating of guest speakers, program venues (off site), and timely & friendly communication with programme stakeholders and partners.
• Support and contribute to the Unit’s strategic vision, and the continued evolution of its programmes.
• Facilitate or assist with the facilitation of programmes, including teaching workshops, leading discussions, and moderating panels.
• Assist with designing and maintaining systems to track important programme metrics for data driven decision making, continuous learning and program evolution based on results.
• Pro-actively contribute to day-to-day project implementation and ensure conformity to expected results and project work-plans.
• Liaise with other staff within the organization and contribute to the organization’s overall effectiveness.
• Support proposal development processes as needed.

Administrative Support

• Assist in organizing and documenting the selection of partners in accordance with the policy on selection and retention of partners, ensuring due diligence to meet the requirements of projects.
• Provide support to the Unit with technical advice to ensure partnership agreements are established in a timely manner, regularly monitored and reported on in compliance with established guidelines and procedures included in the framework for implementing with partners.
• Support the implementation and performance of partnership agreements through field visits and appropriate physical monitoring if applicable, reviewing performance and financial reports.
• Maintain all programme files, database and documentation.
• Contribute to the review and analysis of projects and programmes, mid-year and year-end reports ensuring compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards.
• Generate and maintain records of implementation rate (performance progress and expenditures) on a regular basis.
• Prepare and issue contracts.
• Make pertinent logistical arrangements for the prompt and effective implementation of activities and arrange external and internal meetings where necessary.

Financial Management

• Prepare requests for advance of funds and/or direct payments.
• Monitor budget expenditures and maintain a proper record of budgets and spending.
• Prepare proposals for budget revisions.
• Prepare and submit expenditure and budget status reports.
• Liaise with internal or external auditors wherever required.
• Prepare reports as scheduled and special reports as required for budget preparations and audit.
• Advise and assist international and national consultants and others on all aspects of allowances, travel claims and other financial matters and calculate payments due for claims and services.
• Undertake other financial and administrative tasks on an ad hoc basis.

Procurement

• Arrange for procurement of equipment, supplies and services
• Arrange for equipment maintenance and insurance as required;
• Physically clear and ensure delivery of equipment and supplies procured
• Maintain an equipment and spare inventory including verification and transfer when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements & Relevant Job Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Relations or similar field.
• At least three years of previous experience in project administrative and financial management or related work for a donor organization, consulting company, or NGO is an advantage.
• Experience in administrative work, accounting/finance, economics, or other substantive area is required.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling web-based management systems.

Functional Skills

• Computer Literacy – Information Technology
• Programme Management (project formulation, project cycles and reporting standards)
• Results-Based Management
• Database Management
• Research
• Project Analysis
• Assessments and Surveys

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Communication (Written and Oral)
• Organizational Awareness
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Time Management
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies

• Empowering and Building Trust
• Managing Resources

Cross-Functional Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Planning and Organizing
• Stakeholder Management

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter, addressing the position requirement to: hr@Aigafrica.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.