Job Vacancies at Nuru Nigeria

Location: Michika/Gombi, Adamawa State

Grade Level: Administrator & Professionals

Terms and conditions: The appointment will be for a period of 18 months, renewable based on funding and performance.

Number of Job Openings: 2

Start Date: November 2022

Position Summary:

Nuru Nigeria is seeking Project Officers (PO) who will be in charge of training facilitation, farmers’ mobilization, and management of the Farmers Business School. The Project Officers will work under the supervision of the Project Coordinator of Nuru Nigeria.

Reporting and Supervision: The Project Officers will report to the Project Coordinator.

Job Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the project coordinator, the project officers are to carry out the following duties;

•  The Program Officers would deploy training to Farmers in line with pre designed curriculum.
• He/She would monitor farmers' progress in group management and enterprise development.
•  He/She would be responsible for tracking financial inclusion activities and ensure farmers save consistently.
• The PO would also support in curriculum development and review as required.
• The PO would work closely with the leaders of various farmers group/FO leaders to ensure the smooth running of various farmers group/FOs
•  He/She would support in deploying other program components in line with the Program Sequence of Nuru Nigeria.
•  He/She would be in charge of managing his/her assigned community training center side by side managing farmers’ needs.
• The PO would support in building Farmer Organization in a sustainable fashion.
• The PO would share weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates on farmers' group activities as required.
•  Support the project coordinator to ensure impact program activities are implemented effectively and efficiently with a focus on Nuru’s vision and strategic objectives.
•  Coordinate with the leadership team to train and develop the capacity of farmer associations and farmer organization (FO) and their members on best agronomic and animal husbandry practices, agribusiness, and income generation towards resilience, prosperity, and sustainability.
• Support to ensure interventions are effectively integrated and that the team works together to optimize integrated impact.
• Establish and maintain successful relationships with partner farmers, agencies, community leaders, and other key stakeholders in the host community while working in the field.
•  The PO will support the project coordinator to effectively and efficiently implement impact program interventions in a sustainable and transparent way. He/she will work in close collaboration with the leadership and M&E teams.
• Ensure all intervention areas are helping the rural community realize sustainable meaningful choices in order to lift themselves out of extreme poverty in a sustainable way.
• Prepare high-quality progress reports and ensure they are submitted on time.
• Work with the Nuru Nigeria Monitoring & Evaluation team to ensure that interventions are effectively monitored and evaluated in order to assess progress, increase impact, and guide scaling decisions.
• Collaborate with the Nuru Nigeria leadership team to build and strengthen the capacity of farmer associations/ organization and their leaders toward sustainability.
• Exemplify the servant leadership philosophy of Nuru Nigeria and work with other team members to build a company culture around a service and farmer-first mentality.
• Foster organizational development, promote Nuru’s values and servant leadership culture, promote accountability and high performance, and encourage team creativity and innovation.
• Identify learning and training needs for farmers as well as challenges among the FOs/FAs and communicate this to the project coordinator.
• Facilitate FO/FA community meetings, trainings and other engagements as required by the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirement:

• At least 4 years working experience in an agricultural intervention with a B. Sc. in Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Education or other related field.
• Fluency in Hausa language.
• Experience working in rural environment and directly working with farming communities.
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet).
• Leadership, people management and development, teamwork and cooperation.

Nuru Nigeria Offers:

•  Annual compensation range is NGN 4,800,000 - NGN 4,940,000 subject to statutory deductions
•  18 working days of paid leave, 15 Days of paternity leave and 120 calendar days of paid maternity leave.
• 13th-month remuneration up to 70% of monthly gross.
• Capacity development opportunities.
• Conducive work environment.
• Positive atmosphere of dynamism and motivated team setting.
• Atmosphere of a forefront professional and flexible NGO with a unique new development approach.
• Training and capacity building program and intensive mentorship by expat team.
• Life Insurance covering accident, disability and related benefits.
• Health Insurance covering employees and family.
• Pension benefits.
•  Atmosphere of diversity committed to providing equal employment opportunity, forbidding discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age and disability, with respect to policies and visions.
• Other Labor best practices apply.

Non-discriminatory employment clause:

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of ethnicity, colour, gender, religion, socio-economic status, age, disability or health status. The management of Nuru Nigeria reserves the right to verify all of the applicant's information and conduct background checks on shortlisted candidates including reaching out to his/her previous employer. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Location: Michika/Gombi, Adamawa State

Grade Level: Mid-Level Manager

Terms and conditions: The appointment will be for a period of 18months, renewable based on funding and performance.

Number of Job Opening: 1

Start Date: November 2022

Position Summary: Nuru Nigeria is seeking an M & E Coordinator who will work closely with NN’s M&E Manager (Specialist) in deploying Nuru Nigeria’s program strategy. The M&E focal person will be ensuring that suitable monitoring and evaluation systems are in place, implemented as intended, and reporting in a comprehensive and timely manner to facilitate program coordinators and managers deliver programs that achieve the desired outcomes/impacts.

Reporting and Supervision: The M&E Coordinator will report to the M&E Manager

Job Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the M&E Manager, the M & E Coordinator is to carry out the following duties;

• Support the M&E Manager in executing the NN M&E strategy.
• Assist in selecting respondents following a predefined selection strategy.
•  Responsible for providing technical oversight & support for the establishment and maintenance of routine monitoring systems, presentation of findings to the program team and building staff competencies in M&E.
• Work with project and support staff to determine which monitoring activities will take place and which data collection methods will be used to ensure their adequacy and appropriateness.
• Work with project and support staff to ensure that the project work plan includes monitoring activities (or that a stand-alone monitoring work plan is in place), is up-to-date and progress tracked.
• Work with project and support staff to develop, translate, pilot and finalize data collection tools as needed.
• Support in the effective design of templates and standard data tools that support efficiency and effectiveness in program delivery of M&E for all Nuru Nigeria’s projects.
• Contributing to the development and utilization of monitoring tools, including pre and post-training tests, surveys, discussion guides etc, and ensuring that the data tools are properly used.
• Support in organizing data collection and analysis for beneficiary and community selection.
• Scripting of survey questionnaires using industry-specific software e.g. xls form.
• Support in facilitating and monitoring research activities (e.g. key informant/in-depth interviews, focus group sessions, quantitative surveys, FA recruitment and registrations, etc.), working with time, budget, and high quality.
• Support in the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, interpretation and communication of learnings to relevant/key Project and Management teams, to aid strategic thinking and decision-making.
• Support M&E Manager in the preparation of data for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Support the procurement of freelancers’/data enumerators for M&E activities.
• Train and manage enumerators and other temporary M&E workers on use of monitoring and evaluation tools and ensure proper implementation.
• Ensure the accurate and timely collection of program data from the field and accurate reports for decision-making, donors, and various stakeholders. Undertake the supervision and ensure quality control/assurance of M&E fieldwork.
• Support in the design of research sampling, research instruments (e.g. discussion guides and questionnaires) and design of presentation charts.
• Undertake administrative duties to include documentation, pre-field work logistic planning and resource acquisition. As well as findings from data quality audit and store in project files to ensure collective and sustainable access.
• Support in facilitating the dissemination of information through community stakeholder’s events and NN communications outputs (fact sheets, success stories, etc.)
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Respect for Nuru Nigeria identity, rules and policies.
• Travel regularly to support the programs team to conduct site monitoring activities in respective implementation sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop Nuru Nigeria programs.

Job Requirement:

• University degree (statistics, social science, public health, development economics, or a related discipline).
• Minimum seven years of experience within the development / humanitarian sector or in the private sector - preferably in Northeast Nigeria.
• Proven technical skills in monitoring and evaluation, including experience with multi-sectoral and multi-donor funded programs and experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Proven abilities in developing monitoring plans, data collection, information management, use of databases, and analysis and performance monitoring.
• Demonstrated ability to train and build the capacity of others
•  Comprehensive knowledge of humanitarian accountability principles and their translation into practice.
• Strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, presentation, and reporting skills
•  Excellent data management and data analysis skills, with solid skills in Microsoft Office packages
•  Experience using at least one software applications amongst Tableau, SPSS, STATA, Kobo ToolBox.
• Strong commitment to NN’s mission, purpose and values.
• The M&E Coordinator will be based in Michika
• High proficiency in Hausa language is required

Nuru Nigeria Offers:

• Annual compensation range is NGN 5,880,000 - NGN 6,240,000 subject to statutory deductions.
• 18 working days of paid leave, 15 Days of paternity leave and 120 calendar days of paid maternity leave.
• 13th-month remuneration up to 70% of monthly gross.
• Capacity development opportunities.
• Conducive work environment.
• Positive atmosphere of dynamism and motivated team setting.
• Atmosphere of a forefront professional and flexible NGO with a unique new development approach.
• Training and capacity building program and intensive mentorship by expat team.
• Life Insurance covering accident, disability and related benefits.
• Health Insurance covering employees and family.
• Pension benefits.
• Atmosphere of diversity committed to providing equal employment opportunity, forbidding discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age and differently able, with respect to policies and visions.
• Other Labor best practices apply.

Non-discriminatory employment clause:

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of ethnicity, color, gender, religion, socio-economic status, age, disability or health status. The management of Nuru Nigeria reserves the right to verify all of the applicant's information and conduct background checks on shortlisted candidates including reaching out to his/her previous employer. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Location: Michika/Gombi, Adamawa State

Grade Level: Administrator & Professionals

Terms and conditions: The appointment will be for a period of 18months, renewable based on funding and performance.

Number of Job Opening: 1

Start Date: November 2022

Organization Background:

Nuru Nigeria is a local NGO with affiliates in the US, Kenya, and Ethiopia. Our mission is to build resilience corridors of strong, locally owned farmer cooperatives driving profitable livelihoods in vulnerable communities of the Northeast. Nuru Nigeria prioritizes the smallholder farmers it serves and works to cultivate lasting meaningful choices through a community led, community driven and community sustained livelihood programs across the agriculture value chain.

Position Summary:

Nuru Nigeria is seeking an Administrative Assistant (AA) who will be supporting the field offices on all general administration and logistics arrangements. The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and logistics support to the field team based on the guidance of the Project Coordinator.

Reporting and Supervision: The Administrative Assistant will report to the Project Coordinator.

Job Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the project coordinator, the administrative assistant is to carry out the following duties;

• Provide administrative support and facilitate various activities for the team.
•  Support the Procurement and Facility Officer in procurement activities for the grant and ensure that a proper inventory list is maintained and up to date.
• Support the Finance Officer with filling and documentation of all project financial activities.
• Ensure a full functional office environment in collaboration with the Field Office Manager.
• Support the team with all travel arrangements.
• Support the Program Officers during community engagements to ensure the necessary logistics arrangements are complete.
• Oversee fleet concerns that include the daily movement of the program team, mobilization of program supplies for distribution and for training/workshops, observance of safety and security protocols, management of drivers where applicable, and submission of the fleet analysis.
• Responsible for keeping track of all supplies received and dispatched.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirement:

•  HND/B.Sc in a relevant field.
• At least 4 years proven experience in a similar role preferably within a development organisation.
•  Ability to work through stringent deadlines with acute attention to detail.
• Good Interpersonal skills and ability to work well with suppliers, colleagues and NN beneficiaries.
• High standards of integrity; professionalism and impartiality.
• Must be able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.
• Well-developed organizational and file management skills.
• Knowledge on Logistics and procurement best practices.
• Working knowledge of the best practices in fleet management and general administration.
• Fluency in Hausa Language.
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet).

Nuru Nigeria Offers:

•  Annual compensation range is NGN 2,400,000 - NGN 2,800,000 subject to statutory deductions.
• 18 working days of paid annual leave, 15 Days of paternity leave, and 120 calendar days of paid maternity leave.
• 13th-month remuneration up to 70% of monthly gross.
• Capacity development opportunities.
• Conducive work environment.
• Positive atmosphere of dynamism and motivated team setting.
• Atmosphere of a forefront professional and flexible NGO with a unique new development approach.
• Training and capacity building program and intensive mentorship by expat team.
• Life Insurance covering accident, disability and related benefits.
• Health Insurance covering employees and family.
• Pension benefits.
• Atmosphere of diversity committed to providing equal employment opportunity, forbidding discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age and disability, with respect to policies and visions.
• Other Labor best practices apply.

Non-discriminatory employment clause:

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of ethnicity, colour, gender, religion, socio-economic status, age, disability or health status. The management of Nuru Nigeria reserves the right to verify all of the applicant's information and conduct background checks on shortlisted candidates including reaching out to his/her previous employer. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Location: Michika/Gombi, Adamawa State

Grade Level: Administrator & Professionals

Terms and conditions: The appointment will be for a period of 18 months, renewable based on funding and performance.

Number of Job Openings: 4

Start Date: November 2022

Position Summary:

Nuru Nigeria is seeking Project Assistants who will be assisting the Project Officers in carrying out training facilitation, farmers’ mobilization and management of the Farmers' Business School. The Project Assistants will work under the supervision of the Project Coordinator of Nuru Nigeria.

Reporting and Supervision: The Project Assistants will report to the Project Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the project coordinator, the project assistants are to carry out the following duties;
• The Project Assistants will support the impact team to effectively and efficiently implement impact programs in a sustainable and transparent way. He/she will work in close collaboration with the leadership and M&E teams in implementing all impact programs
• Actively Support the implementation of all impact programs in an effective and efficient fashion with a focus on Nuru’s vision and strategic objectives.
• Ensure interventions are effectively integrated and that the team works together to optimize the integrated impact.
• Coordinate with the leadership team to train and develop the capacity of farmer associations and farmer organization (FO) and their members on best agronomic and animal husbandry practices, agribusiness, and income generation towards resilience, prosperity, and sustainability.
• Work very closely with leaders of the farmer associations and farmer organizations to develop their capacities, promote social cohesion and learning, and adoption of best practices among the farmers.
• Maintain successful relationships with farmer organizations/association leaders and members, partner agencies, community leaders, and other key stakeholders in the host community while working in the field.
• Ensure all intervention areas are helping the rural community realize sustainable meaningful choices in order to lift themselves out of extreme poverty in a sustainable way.
• Work with the Nuru Nigeria Monitoring & Evaluation to ensure that interventions are effectively monitored and evaluated in order to assess progress, increase impact, and guide scaling decisions.
• Collaborate with the Nuru Nigeria leadership team to build and strengthen the capacity of farmer associations/ organization and their leaders toward sustainability.
• Exemplify the servant leadership philosophy of Nuru Nigeria and work with other team members to build a company culture around a service and farmer-first mentality.
• Foster organizational development, promote Nuru’s values and servant leadership culture, promote accountability and high performance, and encourage team creativity and innovation.
• Assist in the facilitation of FA community meetings, training, and other engagements as required by the program.
• Provide regular field reports, capturing activities progress, lessons learned as well as the general situation and community updates and needs.
• Proper record and document lessons learned and success stories on all impact program areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirement:

• At least 3 years of working experience in an agricultural intervention with a B. Sc. in Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Education, or other related fields.
• Fluency in Hausa language.
• Experience working in rural environments and directly working with farming communities.
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, and internet).
• Leadership, people management, development, teamwork, and cooperation.

Nuru Nigeria Offers:

• Annual compensation range is NGN 2,400,000 - NGN 2,800,000 subject to statutory deductions.
• 18 working days of paid leave, 15 Days of paternity leave, and 120 calendar days of paid maternity leave.
• 13th-month remuneration of up to 70% of monthly gross.
• Capacity development opportunities.
• Conducive work environment.
• Positive atmosphere of dynamism and motivated team setting.
•  Atmosphere of a forefront professional and flexible NGO with a unique new development approach.
• Training and capacity building program and intensive mentorship by the expat team.
• Life Insurance covering accident, disability, and related benefits.
• Health Insurance covering employees and family.

Pension benefits.

Atmosphere of diversity committed to providing equal employment opportunity, forbidding discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, and disability, with respect to policies and visions.

Other Labour best practices apply.

Non-discriminatory employment clause:

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of ethnicity, color, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, age, disability, or health status. The management of Nuru Nigeria reserves the right to verify all of the applicant's information and conduct background checks on shortlisted candidates including reaching out to his/her previous employer. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.