Job Vacancies at International Medical Corps

JOB SUMMARY:  

• A Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining sound financial and accounting systems and controls for the Country office.
• The role entails performing day to day finance and accounting tasks including, reviewing and processing payments, filing and document retrieval, providing all transactional financial services, including but not limited to pipeline analysis, preparation of financial reports, payroll, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable. 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work on daily program-wide finance and accounting functions including timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, payroll, inventory, receivables and payables. 
• Implement financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency
• Implement systems for financial operations in the country office and in area program offices in accordance with the International Finance Manual and donor regulations, including systems for cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant management and compliance. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial/ accounting systems, transactional processing, procedures and processes
• Process incoming invoices and vouchers, ensuring that these are properly approved, stamped and coded, after being submitted to the Finance Department.
• Review Purchase Requisitions ’s and procurements steps (offers, bid summary, Purchase Orders) and collects necessary signatures. Review applicable agreements backup documentation and ensure that necessary signatures are obtained 
• Ensure that transactions are complete, accurate and within the timeframe set.
• Review estimated expenses prepared by the program team and make sure all needed supporting documentation is provided. Consolidate and provide input to monthly pipelines and ensure balances and allocations are realistic and are matching the accounting records. 
• Follows up on TM1 system entries on a monthly basis in collaboration with program team, makes sure budgets and budget amendments are duly entered and available in the system. Ensure that Variance analysis is reviewed, correct and updated and that monthly pipeline reports are completed and submitted to HQ timely. 
• Assist in preparation and planning of budgets and budget amendments. 
• Work on preparation of various supporting audit schedules to facilitate annual audit. Provide support for annual audit and designated project audits. Implement audit recommendations and work on resolving audit findings, as applicable
• Prepare internal and external financial reports, ensure that reports are reconciled with accounting records and in line with internal and external policies and rules. This includes, but is not limited to: donor financial reports, applicable reports for the submission to government bodies, internal IMC schedules and reports. 
• Work on preparation of weekly and monthly cash flow. Plans and requests cash disbursements.
• Provide support in recording employee salaries and taxes and other tax reporting.
• Responsible for VAT claims.
• Works on in the month closure on a monthly basis, and fiscal year closure in coordination with the finance team.
• Updates and reconciles analysis of Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables on a monthly basis. Keeps track on all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable balances, address all necessary adjustments with the supervisor before month close end.
• Works with the team on the accounting entries into Costpoint-Deltek. Ensures there is proper supporting documentation for all payments and other accounting entries. Preparee Monthly Cash on Hand and Bank Reconciliations, and Cash/Bank transaction journals (CTJ/BTJ) in addition to the Average Exchange Rate Calculation
• Assists senior finance staff in the preparation of monthly financial reports, and respond to any other finance related task requested by country office and/or HQ offices e.g. International Finance.
• Ensures stored finance files are listed physically and electronically and are kept up to date.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, a 4-year University Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate;
• Typically, 3+ years of relevant and progressive experience working in finance/accounting
• Knowledge of varied donor financial regulations such as USAID, DFID, ECHO, UN donors is preferred
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience using accountability and accounting practices;
• Experience in working with computerized accounting systems, experience with ERP systems preferred;
• Experience working with INGOs preferred 
• Must be able to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the organization;
• Committed to continuous learning; willingness to keep abreast of new developments. 
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
• Ability to coordinate work with others, work under pressure of tight and conflicting deadlines and handle concurrent activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnership and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Can function effectively in a loosely structured work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements;
• Fluency in English, written and oral is required. Additional ability to read, write and interpret, technical and non-technical in another language may be required according to post position and official country language, such as French and Arabic.

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JOB SUMMARY: 

• The primary function of the Nutrition Manager includes supporting the nutrition team in the assessment, planning, design, implementation, supervision, expansion/development and management of technical interventions.
• The Nutrition Manager will be in charge of the prioritization and coordination of the start-up and management of technical interventions, and contribute to the development of concept papers and proposals for interventions in close cooperation with the nutrition coordinator. In addition, the Nutrition Manager will support with the training of local staff and stakeholders in nutrition related topics.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Nutrition Manager will support and guide the nutrition team and providing technical support and capacity building of the team to successfully plan, implement and monitor International Medical Corps nutrition program activities in a country program.
• The Manager must have the ability to organize and support all aspects of the nutrition program including liaising with the Ministry of Health at sub-national level, nutrition cluster, and other nutrition actors in the field.
• He or she must be able to provide technical backstopping and conducting nutrition training, reviewing program reports, surveys and monitoring and evaluation reports.
• The Nutrition Manager will ensure the nutrition programs in a country program are implemented in line with the Ministry's guidelines and international humanitarian standards.

Program Implementation and Development

• Collaborate with the Nutrition Coordinator to achieve program objectives and smooth implementation of the program.
• Ensure that IMC implementation of the CMAM and IYCF activities conform to internationally accepted standards and country guidelines.
• Support with the coordination and follow-up on nutrition programs implementation to review progress towards objectives through organizing regular review meetings, update and experience sharing meeting among staffs.
• In collaboration with the nutrition team, identify existing project implementation gaps and new opportunities for nutrition and nutrition-related projects and support with the development of concept note or proposal and ensure that proposed activities and programs align with best practice in the nutrition sector
• Support with the implementation of nutritional assessments and surveys in existing and in potential new areas, following the nationally approved survey protocol, for program expansion and feed assessments results into proposals if needed.
• Support with the development of a referral mechanism and communication strategies and train nutrition staff (IMC, MOH, CHVs) in case detection and referrals between health facilities adapted to the local context.
• Support the nutrition supervisors to ensure proper functioning of reporting systems data flow mechanisms for regular assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the program against its objectives and expected results. And conduct critical monitoring of all aspects of nutrition activities and identify areas of concern. Submit workable solutions for identified challenges
• Demonstrate understanding of multi-sectoral approach to malnutrition and provide support to nutrition project beneficiaries to ensure they are linked with other sector interventions and provide guidance to staff on the integration of a nutrition component into other sectors as appropriate such as food security, Health, WASH and disaster prevention and preparedness

Capacity Building

• Assess the training needs of nutrition staff; develop a training program to meet these needs; conduct nutrition training for project nutrition staff and MOH counterparts implementing nutrition programs, focusing on all aspects of community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) and IYCF
• Support with the development/adaptation of nutrition education training manuals and facilitator's guide based on existing national nutrition protocols and curricula including training follow-up

Representation

• Actively participate and represent International Medical Corps in nutrition sector coordination forums at national and sub-national level, discussions and activities, serve as an International Medical Corps nutrition resource person, and display technical and organizational leadership in sectoral activities.
• Create and maintain smooth relations and open collaboration with local government and local stakeholders and serve as the nutrition resource person

Program Finance, Logistics and Administration

• Support with the implementation of planned activities according to the work plan adhering to the budget according to IMC standards and oversee program spending per budgets and pipelines
• Support and motivate program/logistics/administrative/finance staff in their work, by ensuring appropriate training, coaching and supervision by technical leads
• Assist in staff recruitment and training, conduct performance monitoring in collaboration with HR and Nutrition Coordinator, ensure that standards and protocols are adhered to
• Coordinate very closely with logistics in order to ensure that there is no break in nutrition program supplies.
• Organize and follow-up on all other procurements needed for the projects

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Typically, 5+ years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years of experience in an emergency response setting or in humanitarian development sector.
• Proven experience managing emergency nutrition programs including CMAM, IYCF, SBC
• Experience in facilitation of trainings and workshops
• Good knowledge on budgets, logistics and Human Resources management
• Experience in writing project reports; knowledge on developing project proposals
• Fluent in written and spoken English and local language
• Ability to provide technical support for IMC staff and government staff on proper implementation of CMAM, IYCF, SBC and other nutrition activities.
• Knowledge in designing and implementing appropriate and effective holistic nutrition programs including ensuring that the nutrition program is integrated with food security, health and WASH programming where appropriate.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data and familiarity with nutrition surveys (Coverage, SMART and KAP surveys).
• Ability to work effectively with government, community leaders, international/national organizations, donors, partners and other International Medical Corps relationships.
• Strong communication skills, able to effectively present information clearly and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers, counterparts and government staff
• Strong supervisory and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience and skills in ensuring community participation and gender issues in humanitarian programming
• Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office, and other computer applications
• Ability to cope with stress; hardship; patience and flexibility and willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to travel to field sites and nutrition facilities

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JOB SUMMARY:  

• The purpose of this role is to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of food security projects in country mission. The implementation of early recovery program will facilitate the ground for transitions to development programs.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct rapid assessment to identify locations of operational and food security needs.
• Lead the process of beneficiary selection as per the criteria set by the project in collaboration with local administrations and community representatives.
• Implement FSL project as per the timeframe, budget and resources set and implement the project within the specified parameters.
• Actively participate in conducting the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in collaboration with the M&E Staff.
• Actively engage in formation of local committees and community mobilization.
• Facilitate and provide community training in collaboration with relevant line requirements of authorities, donors, and internal guidelines.
• Involve in planning and providing capacity building activities with nutrition team.
• Maximize the nutritional sensitivity of the project by working closely with nutrition program team where applicable.
• Provide capacity building and backstopping to field assistants/volunteers. 
• Prepare and submit regular internal reports on all food security/livelihood activities and prepare external reports as per the donor format.
• Implement seed and tools voucher and fair programs, beekeeping, livestock, high value fruit tree as early recovery means for food security and livelihoods. 
• Build capacity of beneficiaries of food security related activities, advise backyard gardening beneficiaries and conduct scheduled regular visits to their farms.
• Conduct market assessment and identify potential vendors for voucher fair program.
• Participate in food security & livelihoods related assessment missions with other stakeholders in the area representing International Medical Corps.
• Actively represent International Medical Corps in food security and livelihoods cluster and early recovery coordination meetings as directed.
• Capture lessons learnt from monitoring and evaluations, document success stories, replicate successful projects and scale up. 
• Understand the gaps in food security and come up with project ideas, write concept notes and share with technical supervisor and base manager. 
• If required, support HR and FLS team the process of national staff recruitment and induction of new hires.
• Work with M&E team to develop monitoring tool, sending weekly updates to FSL Advisor, follow up closely and update the team if the situation in the ground is changing quickly.
• Mentor and support FSL Assistants as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
• Code of Conduct
• As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear, or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.
• If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.
• Safeguarding
• It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, or adults at risk; and any form of trafficking in persons. 
• Equal Opportunities
• International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, Veterinary degree or BSc in Agriculture. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• An up-to-date understanding of food security, emergency response, early recovery, food security and livelihoods concepts. 
• Familiarity with design and programming processes of different donors 
• Proficient analytical skills that demonstrate an understanding of the current concepts, priorities, and issues in program monitoring, data collection and evaluation. 
• Skills in technical proposal writing, designing, and implementing food security programs.
• Ability to exhibit tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness in dealing with high level officials from donor agencies, international organizations, and other foreign and domestic government officials and partners.  
• Must have excellent English written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments within International Medical Corps, donors, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.

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JOB SUMMARY:

• This role is responsible for  overall day-to-day implementation  of all Nutrition programming at duty designation and state as applicable, participate in defining intervention priorities, develop necessary contacts and relationships with government, non-government, donors, and UN agencies at the field level; Contribute to the development of strategies and manage existing programs and resources, and provide day to day mentoring, support, advise and coaching to a wide team of Nutrition & Food Security in the operation areas.
• Ensure that the International Medical Corps program is delivering the highest level of quality of nutrition services in line with the national and international guidelines.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In Charge of the CMAM & MIYCN Components of the entire Nutrition Program implementation 
• Support, advice, mentor, and coach assigned nutrition team as required in the Nutrition Program 
• Support and work in strict collaboration with the nutrition team in the screening activities of severely malnourished children. 
• Identify training gaps for the incentive staff and beneficiaries within nutrition program and communicate the same to the program manager. Effective implementation of IMC's Emergency Nutrition Projects within the framework of pertinent national policy, strategy, and guidelines 
• Ensure observance, and always respect the dignity of beneficiaries and members of the community.  
• Participate in any nutrition sector-specific assessments and make technical recommendations for appropriate activities, both for initial disaster response phase and for the longer-term disaster risk reduction and transition phase. 
• Determine the cause of malnutrition in the emergency response and formulate appropriate responses that Will address the cause. 
• Assess the immediate lifesaving nutrition interventions needed (such as CMAM) in addition to the. Prevention activities (ENA, 'FE) that need to be implemented at the same time. 
• Provide direct hands-on technical support to Nutrition Staffs and IMC partners to manage emergency nutrition projects effectively and innovatively with focus on key technical areas. 
• Ensure that emergency nutrition and related projects are technically sound, environmentally friendly, and socially and culturally acceptable. 
• Actively represent International Medical Corps in nutrition sector discussions and activities, serve as an International Medical Corps nutrition sector resource person, and display technical and organizational leadership in sectorial activity commensurate with the role as a primary resource person for International Medical Corps as required.
• Update the nutrition manager on the implementation of the CMAM/IYCF-E on weekly basis, 
• Assign tasks among the staff according to the variation in workload, holidays, unplanned absences, or illness. 
• Work with State MOH, and other officials to ensure all aspects of program understood and agreed to implement the program. 
• Conduct Joint supportive supervision and capacity assessment of the OTP sites on monthly basis with State and I-GA nutrition focal person and incorporate the finding to the monthly progress report. 
• Ensure referrals to the SC are monitored smoothly. 
• Follow up management of stocks with the storekeeper; monitor rates of consumption and ensure supplies are ordered in a timely manner in liaison with the Nutrition Manager. 
• Ensure all criteria are understood by the teams, including admission, discharge, and transfer to and from the various components of the program. 
• Responsible for International Medical Corps' nutrition response and recovery activities across a wide range of actors within international Medical Corps, donors, host governments, UN, and NGO partners to ensure consistency of programming as directed. 
• Strong negotiation skills with partners, host community and government officials. 
• Actively participate and represent IMC in LGA nutrition Cluster meetings. 
• Assist in the development of, or provide technical review for, emergency response proposals to be submitted by International Medical Corps to ensure that proposed activities and programs align with best practices in the nutrition sector. As appropriate, suggest new developments in the nutrition sector to International Medical Corps programming. 
• Be fully aware of national policies, strategies and other initiatives and developments by the government and other stakeholders in nutrition. Regularly assess the implications for IMC's program and priorities of any changes in the operating environment in this sector and report on these to the Nutrition Manager and Nutrition Coordinator as required. 
• Actively participate in surveys done at the Community level (KAP, SMART, Causal Analysis, Barriers, Coverage) 
• Provide technical support and training where required to all team members and partners. 
• Build the capacity of Technical, Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) and committees to deliver quality service and undertake participatory monitoring of the implementation of the project works and record lessons and reports. 
• Prepare biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to line manager as well as feed into donor reports. 
• Strengthen partnerships, institutional linkages and working relationships. 
• Ensure that all staff fully complete and sign time sheets monthly for submission to Maiduguri office. 
• Timely raise PRs and regularly update departmental Procurement tracking sheet (PTS) 
• Ensure payments made locally are compliant with the Procurement & Authorization Chart with appropriate supporting documentation. 
• Compile and consolidate weekly and monthly reports of the MIYCN & OTP Program in the mission. 
• Supports the Stabilization Centre Program
• Carries out MIYCN & OTP program Monitoring and Supervision and monitor program gaps and report them to the Nutrition Program 
• Facilitate and strengthen referral mechanism of the entire nutrition program.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, nursing, or another medical related course; master’s in public health is an added advantage. 
• Minimum 2 years' experience in nutrition work and implementation of nutrition intervention programs, including community mobilization, monitoring and evaluation aspects. 
• Significant experience on community management of acute malnutrition and Infant feeding in Emergency in host communities/ IDP camp setting; Understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems. 
• Proven ability and experience in planning and conducting formal training session on nutrition including CMAM and IYCF 
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach local staff and community workers.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with children and their care takers. 
• A willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions. 
• Ability to deal with relations with local authorities as a Nutrition representative of IMC in the working areas. 
• Ability to integrate into the local environment including awareness of political, religious, and economic aspects of the community. 
• Excellent inter and intra-personal skills to ensure consistent positive relations with key stakeholders. 
• Strong report writing and computer skills. 
• Fluent in written and spoken English and local language. 
• Commitment to and understanding of IMC's aims, values, and principles.

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Job Summary:

• The Cleaner ensures that Office and residential facilities are clean and in proper working order (e.g. washrooms are cleaned and stocked, garbage is collected). Frequently cleans and disinfects commonly touched surfaces. Maintaining good hygiene on site.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Daily wiping and cleaning of furniture & fixtures, equipment.  
• Daily dusting and moping of the floors
• Collecting Kitchenware from offices & meeting rooms and washing dishes (daily and continuous checkup)
• Toilets cleaning and disinfecting (Daily and continuous checkup)
• Ensuring that toilets are equipped with toilet paper, soap, hand towels (daily and continuous checkup)
• Housekeeping all Guesthouse rooms and premises
• Cleaning window and doors
• Inform office manager when short of office and guesthouse supplies.
• On daily basis, clean site entry area, public areas, meeting rooms, clinics, reception area and halls.
• At least Five times a day to clean toilets including toilet bowls, washing basins, mirror, walls and floor; keep available toilet paper, lotion and soap and so on. Note completion on Toilet Check Sheet.
• Clean and wipe building entrance glass doors and frames. 
• Frequently clean all desks and chairs
• Provide tea/Mineral water service to visitors if required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Typically, 1 year of relevant experience in providing package of cleaning Services.
• Possess sound physical, stamina and health to perform duties assigned
• Be able to have good hygiene practice.
• Previous experience with International Medical Corps is a plus
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task in a fast- paced environment with shifting priorities
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area.
• Fluency in written and spoken language as required