Job Vacancies at Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International

Location: Bayelsa  Application Link

Location: Rivers State  Application Link

Location: Oyo   Application Link

Location: Ogun   Application Link
Division: Programme Delivery Africa West & Center (AFWC) - Country Office Nigeria
Reports To: Project Manager

Main Objectives of the Role

• Reviews project components
• Develops project resource profiles and timelines
• Assesses delivery issues and works with national counterparts to build common understanding
• Coordination on project activities.

Main Tasks

• Support the Project Manager in effective and efficient management of the new onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis elimination project in the assigned state in Nigeria.
• Conduct site visits as needed to project sites to support State Ministry of Health teams and other partners in project activities.
• Maintain data and reports on routine project activities and report back to Project Manager on a frequent basis.
• Support reporting requirements from donors and other stakeholders.
• Support project team in maintaining accurate information for reporting to donors and supporting other day to day operational needs.
• Support routine budget monitoring and periodic budget reviews (annual, quarterly, etc.)
• Support the project team in organizing workshops, training programmes, and related project events at the state or national level, as needs arise.  
• Provide administration and communications support to the team, under the guidance of the Project Manager.
• Ensure that the project abides by CBM procedures and requirements.
• Travel activities, yes.

Requirements

• A relevant academic Degree (Social Sciences, International Development, Project Management, Public health or Biological Sciences).
• A minimum of 3 years with an international development agency in a similar role.
• A passion to make a difference for improving the life of people with disabilities.
• Experience in project planning, budgeting, M&E and preparation of reports for institutional donors.
• Sound working knowledge of key issues surrounding NTDs in both a local and global context
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Knowledge of local language spoken in assigned state, a plus.
• Proven administrative skills
• Strong numeracy with ability to analyse and manage data
• Computer literacy (MS office)
• Identification with the values and mandate of CBM.

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Division: Programme Delivery Africa West & Center (AFWC) - Country Office Nigeria
Reports To: Country Finance Manager

Main Objective of the Role                                                                                          

• Acts in the Role of an Accountant 
• Analyzes specific accounting issues related to business development and execution
• Proposes accounting services and processes to support sound financial management and responsive servicing.

Main Tasks

• Efficiently and effectively manage the project finances for the onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis elimination projects in  Southern Nigeria.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of financial reports and practices including cash management, financial disbursements, and ledgers.
• Ensure that the project’s finances are managed in line with internal and external (including donor) policies and statutory requirements.
• Ensure that complete and accurate accounting records for the project’s transactions are maintained, and accounting software is updated and reviewed in a timely manner.
• Monitor, review and account for project procurement transactions.
• Prepare regular management accounts, including updating cashflow forecasts, and other reports required by CBM’s internal procedures.
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation and any internal/external audits
• Provide regular project finance reports to country office senior management (including the project director).
• Provide regular budget monitoring reports (budget vs. actual expenditures) and other financial reports as needed for periodical analysis and provide recommendations for budget realignments as required.
• Assess and support training needs of CBM’s project partners for compliance with CBM financial procedures and requirements.
• Regularly and pro-actively inform / update the Country Finance Manager on arising financial and administrative issues related to the project.
• In close collaboration with the Country Finance Manager, support and oversee timely external/internal audit processes and ensure satisfactory implementation of any necessary action in line with audit recommendations.
• Provide input and/or participate in any ad-hoc, or established, Finance and Administration meetings at the Country Office.
• Travel activities, yes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Management or similar required and advanced university degree in Finance, Accounting or CPA / ACA / ACCA desirable
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a similar position, preferably with an international development organisation.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and financial modelling skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (particularly advanced Excel skills).
• Strong working knowledge of accounting programmes.
• Experience working with non-profit program management, auditing, budgeting and accounting.
• Experience working with Ministries of Health; ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders within the ministries
• Knowledge of grants administration, and ability to interpret grants-related governmental documents and accurately respond to them.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organisation skills.
• A mature leader and capacity builder with sufficient self-confidence to delegate tasks and responsibilities.
• Intercultural knowledge and sensitivity.
• Proven ability to perform in a multicultural working environment.
• Team player and good communicator with a proven ability to motivate people.
• Strategic finance business partner with strong influencing skills, sharp business acumen and sound judgment
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to commit and adhere to CBM’s values and mandates.

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Division: Programme Delivery Africa West & Center (AFWC) – Country Office Nigeria
Reports To: Project Director

Main Objective of the Role

• Assess project proposals for quality and consistency
• Identifies project delivery issues and ensures effective coordination of project resources.
• Works closely with national counterparts to build cooperative relationships
• Establish the organization as an effective partner.

Main Tasks

• Responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Oncho and LF Elimination project and its associated team.
• Effective co-ordination of the project’s activities and management of their inter-dependencies including oversight of any risks and issues arising.
• Responsible for annual planning, budgeting, reporting, managing field officers and day-to-day project operations consistent with project cycle management and achieving the project’s goal to the highest standards of quality.
• Proactively monitor the progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action.
• Ensure internal consistency of the project in accordance with CBM frameworks, and outwardly on its coherence with local health systems and NTD project standards.
• Develop and implement project plans with project staff, technical specialists and stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation.
• Manage the project implementation budget, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realised benefits as the project progresses.
• Ensure activities are completed to an appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget, in accordance with the project plan.
• Manage communications with relevant stakeholders and represent the project externally, particularly with government partners and delegates, in collaboration and consultation with the Project Director and Country Director.
• Monitor the context and managing risks arising, carrying out adjustments to project plans and management when needed.
• Provide supportive supervision to direct reports.
• Ensure that direct reports deliver to their respective targets and objectives.
• Ensure performance measurement for project staff and their teams/staff development plans implemented.
• Maintain consistency and effective performance despite pressures and changes.
• Invest in team building and ensure team cohesion as well as encourage high team performance.
• Travel Activities, Yes.

Requirements

• Post-graduate level Degree in Social Sciences, International Development, Project Management or Public Health.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience at a similar level managing NTD, health, development, research or humanitarian projects in low- and/or middle-income contexts.
• A passion to make a difference for improving the life of people with disabilities
• Experience working with Ministries of Health; ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders within the ministries
• Experience in managing projects funded by donors such as FCDO, USAID, etc.
• Experience line-managing field officers and technical staff.
• Sound working knowledge of key issues surrounding NTDs in both a local and global context.
• Commitment to international and humanitarian NGO codes, standards and practices.
• Proficiency in computer packages, especially with MS Office and other related packages.
• Ability to work as part of team across different cultures.
• Ability to solve problems and take corrective action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proven administrative skills.
• Strong numeracy with ability to analyse and manage data.
• Fluency in English.
• Identification with values and mandates of CBM.

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Responsibilities
Project Implementation:
Support implementation partners and collaborative partners in the implementation of CBiD projects. This includes:

• Supporting detailed disability-inclusive program planning with implementing partners and other key stakeholders
• Strong Advocacy and collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including the governments on disability-inclusive development
• Provide coordination, technical and capacity-building support to partners in ensuring effective, timely and accountable programming;

Manage CBID project activities and budgets for which CBM are lead, including:

• Organize model CBID training workshops for national disability actors using learnings from CBID projects
• Organize disability-inclusive development (DID) training workshops for mainstream development stakeholders
• Link mainstream developmental actors with disability actors for shared planning and implementation

Quality Management:

• Ensure that processes and procedures organizationally and at an individual project staff level, meet the project requirements for proper quality management and implementation of activities/interventions of the projects;
• Ensure that principles and practice of disability-inclusive development are woven through the design and implementation of the projects;
• Develop the capacity of Partners in various programme themes to promote CBMs programme approach and standards in child safeguarding, gender, disability and development, M&E, etc;

Relationship and Communication:

• Facilitate effective communication with CBM partners and stakeholders;
• Ensure effective representation of CBM in relevant technical forums and task forces, with donors and other key stakeholders;
• Organise visits of programmes/projects in Nigeria by CBM staff and donors;
• Ensure terms of reference for programmes/projects visits are prepared and approved;

Qualifications

• University Degree in Disability Studies, Rehabilitation Science, Psychology, Sociology, Development or other related Social Sciences field is required;
• A Master's Degree/Relevant certifications will be an added advantage;
• Minimum of five (5) years of specific professional experience working in the area of disability inclusion; experience in CBID programming is an advantage;
• Prior project experience with international development organizations, particularly with transition programming, and/or programs that have both national and community-level engagement;
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding of children and adults at risk;
• Excellent writing skills and an ability to communicate clearly and respectfully  
• Fluency in oral and written communication skills; particularly in the English language is a must.
• Understanding of Hausa is added advantage.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and other relevant project software.
• Developing Others
• Managing Performance
• Building Collaborative relationships
• Personal credibility
• Initiative
• Results Orientation.

What we offer

• A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
• A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for
• An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit.

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Location: Rivers   Application Link

Location: Bayelsa  Application Link

Location: Ogun    Application Link

Location: Oyo  Application Link

Division: Programme Delivery Africa West & Center (AFWC) – Country Office Nigeria
Reports To:  Senior Officer Admin & HR

Main Objective of the Role

• Provides chauffeur services at the representational level including knowledge of travel, customs and protocol issues.

Main Tasks

• Provides Mechanical operations support to the Project office in assigned state. Proactively manage all State logistics support and assigned transportation schedule in line with best practice in safety and security while driving.

Fleet Management:  

• Assist in the preparation of a weekly travel schedule for staff in consultation with the administration team; ensure all vehicles have all accessories, submission of status reports, maintenance, fuel, vehicle cleanliness and general observation of SOPs.
• Ensure that the Licenses are up-to date and that vehicles are well maintained and serviced on time as the need arises.
• Ensure that all vehicles are fitted with the necessary security apparatus
• Be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, and perform minor repairs, arranges for other repairs, and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean
• Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including insurance, vehicle logs, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts are in each CBM vehicle
• Ensure that all vehicles assigned are serviced and properly checked before undertaking a long drive.
• Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and tidy always.
• Drive staff members and official visitors for project-related trips, activities and assignments as requested
• Facilitate the transfer of project visitors to/from their respective hotels to the office as well as airport transfers upon request

Logistics Support:  

• Maintain an up-date record of the logbook (mileage, destinations, times & passengers, maintenance, fuel) for each trip in the book provided
• Acts as interpreter when carrying passengers who do not understand the local languages and whenever required
• Uphold and abide by all relevant travel policy, vehicle policy and local traffic rules and standards
• Induct staff on vehicle SOPs before embarking on field mission
• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident
• Follow all security and safety protocols to always ensure the protection of passengers and vehicles
• Present proper receipts on any expenditure incurred on their vehicle to the Officer in charge
• Ensure that the line manager is immediately informed of any incidents and that the incident report form is filled immediately and reported to the police where necessary

Additional Duties:  

• In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the incumbent will upon instruction by his / her superior (s), perform ad hoc activities which are either by their nature related to his / her normal duties or evolve from operational requirements
• During office events and field visits, conduct other tasks as may be required from time to time in support of programme activities
• Travel actives, yes.

Requirements

• Minimum of Secondary School Leaving Certificate or equivalent
• A valid driving license (class B, C, E preferrable)/ certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
• At least four (4) years of related work experience, with minimum of one (1) year working with international NGO preferred and at least three (3) years being in the Project State.
• Basic Computer appreciation skill and knowledge of Microsoft office packages will be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of local driving rules and regulations, traffic laws, a good knowledge of the city and alternate routes to enable quick access.
• Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguisher)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Basic skills to assist in case of emergency, knowledge of basic first aid methods
• Experience working in insecure areas and adhering to strict safety, security and safeguarding policies required
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Understanding of local language is an added advantage
• Ability to cope under pressure and meet deadlines and efficiently manage a range of tasks concurrently to meet diverse needs
• Ability to integrate into a multi-cultural environment and willingness to learn
• Able to work independently, and as a member of a team with a high level of integrity.
• Willingness to travel, within and outside the capital city, and other field locations where CBM has its operations
• A self-starter who takes initiative and consistently seeks to improve quality in their work.