Jobs at Vision for Inclusive Solutions and Transparency Initiative (VISTA INITIATIVE)

Purpose of the Position

• The Head of Programs provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership across all organizational programs.
• This position is responsible for, leading program design, implementation, and oversight across sectors, driving proposal development and donor engagement, ensuring compliance with donor, statutory, and organizational standards, strengthening partnerships, program quality, and staff capacity.
• The role is critical for ensuring VISTA Initiative delivers high-impact, evidence-based, and sustainable programs that meet donor expectations and community needs.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Program Leadership:

• Lead the development and execution of the organizational program strategy, ensuring alignment with national priorities and donor frameworks.
• Translate the VISTA Initiative strategic plan into actionable, high-impact programs.
• Provide strategic guidance to the Executive Director and Senior Management Team on programmatic decisions.

Proposal Development and Donor Engagement:

• Lead the development of concept notes, project proposals, budgets, and implementation plans for funding opportunities.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities, ensuring proposals are technically sound, inclusive, gender-responsive, conflict-sensitive, and results-oriented.
• Represent VISTA Initiative in donor meetings, negotiations, and funding presentations.
• Strengthen the organization’s visibility, credibility, and donor confidence.

Program Design, Implementation, and Quality Assurance:

• Oversee all program implementation to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery.
• Establish and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance mechanisms.
• Conduct field visits, program reviews, and performance assessments to ensure programs meet objectives and standards.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL):

• Oversee robust MEAL systems to track program performance, outcomes, and impact.
• Ensure data-driven decision-making and adaptive programming.
• Promote documentation of lessons learned, good practices, and success stories.
• Ensure timely and high-quality donor reporting (narrative and results-based).

Leadership and Capacity Building:

• Lead, mentor, and build the capacity of program and field staff.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, inclusiveness, and teamwork.
• Ensure staff adherence to safeguarding, PSEA, child protection, and organizational policies.

Partnerships, Coordination, and Advocacy:

• Represent VISTA Initiative in coordination forums, clusters, and stakeholder meetings.
• Strengthen partnerships with government ministries, UN agencies, INGOs, CSOs, and community structures.
• Support the development of MOUs, partnership agreements, and joint initiatives.
• Advocate for inclusive, transparent, and community-driven programming.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Identify programmatic risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, PSEA, donor regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Support audits, evaluations, and donor compliance.

Key Deliverables

• High-quality, donor-compliant proposals and concept notes submitted on time.
• Timely and accurate program reports (narrative and results-based).
• Strengthened MEAL and program management systems.
• Enhanced staff capacity and performance across programs.
• Increased visibility, impact, and credibility with donors and partners.
• Strong multi-sectoral partnerships and coordination.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business Administration, International Development, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of program management experience in NGOs/INGOs, with at least 3 years in senior leadership.
• Proven experience in multi-sectoral humanitarian and development programs.
• Demonstrated success in proposal development, donor engagement, and resource mobilization.
• Experience managing donors including UN agencies, INGOs, NHF, ECW, UK-Aid, bilateral donors, and government partner

Core Competencies and Skills:

• Strategic thinking and leadership.
• Excellent proposal writing, fundraising, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, development programming, and compliance standards.
• Effective communication, coordination, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects in fragile or insecure environments.
• High integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct:

• The Head of Programs is required to adhere to VISTA Initiative Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, and PSEA Policy. Any form of exploitation, abuse, harassment, or misconduct will not be tolerated.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

• VISTA Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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Purpose of the Position

• The MEAL Officer will lead the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems across all VISTA Initiative programs.
• The position ensures high-quality data collection, analysis, reporting, accountability to affected populations (AAP), and learning for continuous program improvement.
• The MEAL Officer will also support proposal development, donor reporting, assessments, and evidence generation to strengthen funding opportunities and program impact.

Key Responsibilities
Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Design and implement MEAL frameworks, logical frameworks, indicators, and data collection tools for all projects.
• Support baseline, midline, endline, and post-distribution monitoring (PDM) assessments.
• Ensure timely and accurate collection of quantitative and qualitative data across sectors.
• Monitor progress against targets and flag performance gaps for corrective action.

Data Management and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure data quality through regular verification, validation, and data cleaning.
• Maintain secure databases and dashboards for program performance tracking.
• Analyze data and produce clear, actionable insights for program teams and management.
• Ensure data protection, confidentiality, and ethical standards are upheld.

Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP):

• Establish and manage complaints and feedback mechanisms (CFMs) that are safe, confidential, inclusive, and accessible.
• Ensure community feedback is systematically collected, analyzed, and used to improve programming.
• Promote transparency and participation of beneficiaries, especially women, girls, and persons with disabilities.

Learning and Knowledge Management:

• Document lessons learned, best practices, success stories, and challenges.
• Facilitate learning sessions, after-action reviews, and reflection meetings.
• Support adaptive management by sharing evidence-based recommendations.

Reporting and Donor Compliance:

• Contribute to donor reports, situation reports, and internal performance updates.
• Ensure MEAL components of donor proposals and reports meet quality and compliance standards.
• Provide evidence and data visualizations to support advocacy and donor engagement.

Proposal Development and Assessments:

• Provide technical inputs for proposals and concept notes, including indicators, results frameworks, and MEAL budgets.
• Support needs assessments, evaluations, and research activities.
• Contribute to evidence-based advocacy and fundraising initiatives.

Capacity Building and Coordination:

• Train staff and partners on MEAL concepts, tools, data collection, and AAP principles.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring to field teams.
• Coordinate with sector leads, partners, and external evaluators.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Identify MEAL-related risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, humanitarian standards, and organizational policies.
• Support audits, evaluations, and learning reviews.

Key Deliverables

• Functional MEAL systems across all programs.
• High-quality data sets, dashboards, and analytical reports.
• Timely donor and internal reports supported by verified evidence.
• Operational complaints and feedback mechanisms.
• Learning products and recommendations to improve program quality.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in MEAL roles, preferably in humanitarian or fragile contexts.
• Strong experience with data collection tools (Kobo, ODK, CommCare, or similar).
• Experience conducting assessments, evaluations, and PDMs.
• Knowledge of donor reporting requirements (UN, INGOs, ECHO, USAID, etc.) is an advantage.

Core Competencies and Skills:

• Strong analytical, reporting, and data visualization skills.
• Good understanding of AAP, safeguarding, and humanitarian standards.
• Ability to work independently and in challenging field environments.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MEAL software tools.
• Fluency in English; Kanuri, Hausa, or Fulani is an advantage.

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct:

• The WASH Officer must adhere to VISTA Initiative Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, and PSEA Policy. Any form of exploitation, abuse, or misconduct will not be tolerated.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

• VISTA Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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Purpose of the Position

• The WASH Officer will provide technical and operational support for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of WASH programs.
• The officer ensures that all interventions are safe, sustainable, gender-responsive, inclusive, and aligned with humanitarian standards, national policies, and donor requirements.
• Additionally, the WASH Officer will support proposal and concept note development, donor engagement, and advocacy efforts to secure funding and strengthen partnerships for WASH programming.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Support and Implementation:

• Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of WASH activities across project sites.
• Assist in the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of water supply systems, sanitation facilities, and handwashing stations.
• Implement hygiene promotion campaigns and behavior change communication (BCC) targeting communities, schools, and health centers.
• Ensure WASH activities are gender-responsive, disability-inclusive, and climate-resilient.
• Support WASH infrastructure in Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS), health centers, and community facilities.

Monitoring, Reporting, and MEAL Support:

• Conduct regular field monitoring to ensure compliance with SPHERE standards, donor requirements, and organizational policies.
• Collect, compile, and report WASH program data to the WASH Manager.
• Document lessons learned, challenges, and best practices to inform program improvement.
• Support assessments, surveys, and evaluations of WASH interventions in collaboration with MEAL teams.

Capacity Building and Community Engagement:

• Train and mentor community volunteers, WASH committees, and local staff on technical WASH standards and hygiene promotion.
• Promote community participation and ownership of WASH facilities and services.
• Ensure women, girls, and persons with disabilities are actively engaged in WASH decision-making and maintenance.

Proposal Writing, Donor Engagement, and Advocacy:

• Support the development of concept notes, proposals, and funding applications for donors and strategic partners.
• Assist in donor engagement, reporting, and communications to maintain strong partnerships.
• Contribute to advocacy efforts to promote WASH programming at local, state, and national levels.
• Collaborate with the WASH Manager and Head of Programs to identify funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Support advocacy for funding and partnership opportunities with donors, UN Agencies, INGOs, NNGOs, Philanthropies, and government agencies.

Coordination and Partnerships:

• Represent VISTA Initiative in local WASH coordination forums and technical working groups.
• Support collaboration with government agencies, NGOs, and community structures for effective WASH service delivery.
• Assist in establishing MOUs, partnership agreements, and joint initiatives related to WASH programming.

Risk Management and Safeguarding:

• Identify technical, operational, and protection risks related to WASH activities.
• Ensure adherence to VISTA Initiative’s safeguarding, child protection, and PSEA policies.
• Support audits, donor compliance checks, and internal program reviews.

Key Deliverables

• Timely and high-quality implementation of WASH interventions.
• Accurate monitoring reports, assessments, and field documentation.
• Strengthened community participation in WASH programs.
• Completed proposals, concept notes, and donor engagement reports to support funding opportunities.
• Compliance with humanitarian standards, donor requirements, and organizational policies.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Water Engineering, Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in WASH programming, preferably in humanitarian or fragile contexts.
• Knowledge of SPHERE standards, WASH in Emergencies, and hygiene promotion techniques.
• Experience in community mobilization and participatory approaches.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, AutoCAD and data collection tools) and basic GIS knowledge is an advantage.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Water Engineering, Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in WASH programming, preferably in humanitarian or fragile contexts.
• Knowledge of SPHERE standards, WASH in Emergencies, and hygiene promotion techniques.
• Experience in proposal development, donor engagement, and advocacy is required.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, AutoCAD, data collection tools); basic GIS knowledge is an advantage.

Core Competencies and Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of WASH programming.
• Good communication, coordination, reporting, and proposal writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in challenging field conditions.
• Commitment to accountability, safeguarding, and ethical conduct.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Kanuri, Hausa, or Fulani is an advantage.

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct:

• The WASH Officer must adhere to VISTA Initiative Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, and PSEA Policy.
• Any form of exploitation, abuse, or misconduct will not be tolerated.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

• VISTA Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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Purpose of the Position

• The Gender and Protection Officer will strengthen gender- and protection-sensitive programming across sectors, ensuring that all interventions adhere to humanitarian standards, safeguarding policies, and inclusion principles.
• Additionally, the Officer will support proposal and concept note development, donor engagement, and advocacy activities to secure funding, build partnerships, and strengthen organizational capacity for gender and protection programming.

Key Responsibilities
Gender and Protection Mainstreaming;

• Mainstream gender equality, protection, and inclusion across all VISTA Initiative programs.
• Conduct gender and protection risk analyses to inform program design and implementation.
• Ensure programs are gender-responsive, conflict-sensitive, and disability-inclusive.
• Support integration of protection principles (safety, dignity, meaningful access, do-no-harm).

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Child Protection:

• Support implementation of GBV risk mitigation measures across all sectors.
• Strengthen child protection systems, including safe referral pathways.
• Support identification, safe referral, and follow-up of protection cases in line with survivor-centered and child-sensitive approaches.
• Coordinate with GBV and Child Protection service providers and referral partners.

Safeguarding, PSEA, and Accountability:

• Support implementation of PSEA, safeguarding, and Code of Conduct policies.
• Conduct staff and community sensitization on PSEA and reporting mechanisms.
• Support functioning complaints and feedback mechanisms (CFM) that are safe, confidential, and accessible.
• Ensure Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) principles are integrated into programs.

Proposal Development, Donor Engagement, and Advocacy:

• Provide technical inputs for proposals, concept notes, and donor submissions.
• Assist in drafting program descriptions, objectives, and implementation plans for funding applications.
• Support advocacy initiatives with donors, government agencies, and partners to strengthen funding opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with potential and current donors to enhance organizational visibility and resource mobilization.

Capacity Building and Community Engagement:

• Train staff, partners, community volunteers, and committees on gender, protection, safeguarding, and inclusion.
• Support establishment and strengthening of community-based protection mechanisms, including women’s and girls’ groups.
• Promote women’s participation, leadership, and decision-making at community level.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL):

• Support development and tracking of gender and protection indicators.
• Collect and analyze sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data (SADD).
• Contribute to donor reports, protection updates, and learning documentation.
• Document lessons learned, good practices, and case studies.

Coordination and Representation:

• Represent VISTA Initiative in Protection, GBV, Child Protection, and Gender coordination forums and clusters.
• Strengthen collaboration with government ministries, UN agencies, INGOs, CSOs, and community actors.
• Support joint assessments, referrals, and advocacy initiatives.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Identify protection, gender, and safeguarding risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, humanitarian standards, and national policies.
• Support audits, evaluations, and safeguarding reviews.

Key Deliverables

• Gender- and protection-sensitive program implementation across sectors.
• Functioning safeguarding, PSEA, and referral mechanisms.
• Capacity-building sessions delivered to staff and community actors.
• Timely inputs for donor reports and advocacy submissions.
• Successful technical contributions to proposals, concept notes, and funding applications.
• Strengthened community-based protection systems.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Development Studies, or related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
• 3-5 years experience in gender, protection, GBV, or child protection programming.
• Experience working in humanitarian or conflict-affected contexts.
• Knowledge of GBV, Child Protection, PSEA, AAP, and safeguarding standards.
• Experience in proposal writing, donor engagement, and advocacy is highly desirable.
• Experience working with UN agencies and INGOs is an advantage.

Core Competencies and Skills:

• Strong understanding of gender equality, protection principles, and humanitarian standards.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, reporting, and proposal-writing skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong coordination and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English; Kanuri, Hausa, or Fulani is an advantage

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct:

• The Gender and Protection Officer must adhere strictly to VISTA Initiative Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, and PSEA Policy. Any form of exploitation, abuse, harassment, or misconduct will not be tolerated.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

• VISTA Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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Purpose of the Position

• The Education Officer will support the implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance of VISTA Initiative education programs across multiple field locations.
• The role ensures high-quality, inclusive, and innovative learning interventions while promoting digital and blended learning tools, supporting livelihoods-linked education, and contributing to proposal development, donor engagement, and advocacy for funding and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities
Program Implementation:

• Support delivery of education interventions, including TaRL, RANA/KARI, ABEP, NFE, and blended learning programs.
• Facilitate learner-centered, safe, inclusive, and gender-responsive educational activities.
• Promote girl-child education and inclusion of children with disabilities.
• Support establishment and monitoring of Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS), ABEP centers, and digital learning hubs.
• Integrate livelihood linkages into education programming where relevant, including skills-building and vocational training support.

Digital and Innovative Learning:

• Assist in integrating Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP), blended learning, and AI-supported tools into programs.
• Support digital literacy development for teachers, facilitators, and learners.
• Contribute to adaptive, data-driven learning interventions.

Proposal Writing, Donor Engagement, and Advocacy:

• Provide technical inputs for proposals, concept notes, and donor submissions.
• Assist in drafting program descriptions, outcomes, and implementation plans for funding applications.
• Support advocacy for funding and partnership opportunities with donors, UN Agencies, INGOs, NNGOs, Philanthropies, and government agencies.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Conduct field monitoring and support collection of programs and learning data.
• Assist with TaRL and RANA/KARI assessments and reporting.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.

Capacity Building and Community Engagement:

• Support training of teachers, facilitators, and community volunteers on inclusive teaching, blended learning, safeguarding, child protection, and livelihood integration.
• Assist community mobilization to increase enrollment, retention, and participation.
• Support community education committees and learner support structures.

Coordination and Compliance:

• Support coordination with government agencies, SUBEBs, UNICEF, INGOs, CSOs, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to child safeguarding, PSEA, and code of conduct policies.
• Identify risks in education programming and propose mitigation measures.

Key Deliverables

• Effective implementation of education programs across assigned locations.
• Improved learning outcomes through TaRL, RANA/KARI, blended learning, AI-assisted, and livelihoods-linked interventions.
• Contribution to funding proposals, concept notes, and donor engagement initiatives.
• Timely and accurate data collection, reporting, and program documentation.
• Strengthened community engagement, capacity-building outcomes, and inclusion of girls and children with disabilities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in education program implementation, preferably in humanitarian or fragile contexts.
• Experience with TaRL, ABEP, RANA/KARI, NFE, or remedial education programs.
• Familiarity with Nigeria Learning Passport, blended learning, AI-supported education tools, and livelihoods integration is an advantage.
• Experience in proposal development, donor engagement, advocacy, and field-based program monitoring.

Core Competencies and Skills:

• Knowledge of Education in Emergencies (EiE), inclusive education principles, and livelihoods linkages.
• Strong coordination, facilitation, communication, and proposal-writing skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and digital learning platforms.
• Ability to travel extensively and work in field-based, often insecure environments.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Kanuri, Hausa, or Fulani is an advantage.

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct:

• The Roving Education Officer must adhere to VISTA Initiative Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, and PSEA Policy. Any form of exploitation, abuse, or misconduct will not be tolerated.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

• VISTA Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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Purpose of the Position

• To strengthen financial accountability, ensure donor and statutory compliance, and support effective financial management across all programs.
• In addition, the Finance and Compliance Officer will support proposal and concept note development, donor engagement, and program budgeting to improve funding opportunities and program sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management and Accounting:

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records using accrual accounting in line with NGO standards.
• Record, classify, and reconcile all financial transactions in QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or similar systems.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and ensure discrepancies are resolved.
• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Budget Management and Cost Control:

• Support development, review, and monitoring of project and operational budgets.
• Track expenditures against approved budgets and ensure proper allocation across projects.
• Identify budget variances and support corrective actions with program teams.

Donor Compliance and Financial Reporting:

• Ensure financial compliance with donor rules and regulations (UN agencies, ECW, bilateral donors, foundations).
• Prepare donor-compliant financial reports on time.
• Maintain donor financial documentation in line with audit requirements.
• Support grant financial close-out processes and reconciliations.

Proposal and Concept Note Support:

• Provide financial and compliance inputs for proposals, concept notes, and funding applications.
• Assist in developing costed project budgets and financial narratives for donor submissions.
• Collaborate with program and MEAL teams to ensure realistic and compliant project costing.
• Support donor engagement, financial clarifications, and follow-up on funding submissions.

Internal Controls, Risk, and Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.
• Support fraud prevention, risk mitigation, and compliance monitoring.
• Ensure segregation of duties and authorization controls.
• Support compliance with Nigerian statutory requirements (tax, pension, regulatory filings).

Audit, Procurement, and Asset Management:

• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, ledgers, and supporting documents.
• Ensure procurement transactions are accurately recorded and compliant with policy.
• Maintain and regularly update the asset register.

Coordination and Capacity Support:

• Work closely with program, MEAL, and operations teams to strengthen financial compliance.
• Provide guidance and basic training to staff on financial procedures and documentation.
• Support partner organizations on financial compliance when applicable.

Key Deliverables

• Accurate accrual-based financial records maintained in QuickBooks/Zoho.
• Timely donor-compliant financial reports.
• Up-to-date bank reconciliations and financial statements.
• Audit-ready financial documentation.
• Input and support for proposals, concept notes, and donor engagement.
• Strengthened financial systems and compliance practices.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, CPA) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3–5 years experience in finance and compliance roles within NGOs/INGOs.
• Proven experience using accrual accounting methods.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks, Zoho Books, or similar accounting software.
• Experience managing donor-funded projects and supporting proposals is highly desirable.

Core Competencies and Skills:

• Strong understanding of accrual accounting principles.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and/or Zoho Books.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and budgeting skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong integrity, accountability, and ethical standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English; Kanuri, Hausa, or Fulani is an advantage

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct:

• The Finance and Compliance Officer must adhere to VISTA Initiative Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, and PSEA Policy. Any form of fraud, exploitation, abuse, or misconduct will not be tolerated.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

• VISTA Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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Purpose of the Position

• The Human Resources & Administration Officer will support effective human resource management, administrative systems, and organizational efficiency at VISTA Initiative.
• The position ensures compliance with Nigerian labor laws, donor requirements, and organizational policies, while also contributing to proposal development through HR staffing inputs, costed positions, and compliance documentation.

Key Responsibilities
Human Resources Management:

• Support recruitment processes including job advertisements, shortlisting, interview coordination, reference checks, and staff onboarding.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel files (physical and electronic) for all staff and consultants.
• Manage staff contracts, renewals, leave records, probation tracking, and exit procedures.
• Support performance management processes, including probation reviews and annual appraisals.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws, internal HR policies, and donor requirements.
• Support staff welfare, disciplinary procedures, and grievance handling in line with organizational policies.

Administration and Office Management:

• Oversee day-to-day office administration to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Manage office assets, inventory, and supplies with proper documentation and tracking systems.
• Coordinate office logistics including utilities, maintenance, travel arrangements, and accommodation for staff and visitors.
• Support organization of meetings, workshops, trainings, and official events.
• Maintain structured filing systems for administrative and operational documents.

Proposal Development and Donor Support (HR Focus):

• Contribute to proposal and concept note development by providing HR inputs, including staffing structures, organograms, job descriptions, and recruitment plans.
• Support preparation of HR-related budget components, including salary scales, benefits, and staffing cost projections in line with donor guidelines.
• Ensure HR staffing plans are aligned with project objectives, organizational policies, and labor regulations.
• Provide HR documentation and compliance inputs during donor engagement, due diligence processes, audits, and grant negotiations.

Policy Compliance, Safeguarding, and PSEA:

• Support implementation and dissemination of HR, Administrative, Safeguarding, PSEA, Child Protection, and Code of Conduct policies.
• Ensure all staff sign and adhere to the Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies.
• Support staff orientation and induction on organizational policies and procedures.
• Promote safe, confidential, and accessible reporting mechanisms for staff complaints and concerns.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring availability of HR and administrative documentation.

Coordination and Reporting:

• Coordinate closely with Finance, Programs, and Field Teams to support operational effectiveness.
• Prepare and submit periodic HR and administrative reports to management.
• Support donor compliance reporting related to staffing and HR management as required.

Key Deliverables

• Well-maintained, compliant, and up-to-date personnel files.
• Timely recruitment and onboarding of staff.
• Effective office administration and asset management systems.
• HR staffing inputs and costed positions contributed to proposals and concept notes.
• Regular HR and administrative reports submitted on time.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
• Must have 3-5 years’ experience in HR and administrative roles, preferably within NGOs or humanitarian organizations.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labor laws and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting recruitment, staff administration, and HR compliance.
• Experience supporting proposal development or donor-funded projects is an advantage.

Core Competencies and Skills:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, coordination, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience working in fragile or conflict-affected settings is an advantage.
• Fluency in English; Kanuri, Hausa, or Fulani is an advantage

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct:

• The HR & Administration Officer must adhere to VISTA Initiative Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, Child Protection Policy, and PSEA Policy. Any form of exploitation, abuse, harassment, or misconduct will not be tolerated.

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Purpose of the Position

• The Health Officer will strengthen the planning, delivery, and monitoring of health interventions in line with organizational strategies, national health policies, and donor requirements.
• The role ensures quality, equitable, and accessible health services, including referral pathways, while contributing to proposals, health market assessments, donor reporting, and technical program support.

Key Responsibilities
Health Program Implementation:

• Support planning, coordination, and delivery of primary health care (PHC) services, including maternal and child health, immunization, disease prevention, and outpatient care.
• Assist in the management of mobile health clinics, outreach services, and health campaigns.
• Ensure adherence to national health guidelines, protocols, and standards.
• Integrate health interventions with Nutrition, WASH, Protection, and Education programs.

Health Surveillance, Monitoring, and Reporting:

• Monitor and report health indicators, morbidity, mortality, and outbreak trends.
• Support health data collection, analysis, and reporting using approved tools.
• Conduct site visits, supportive supervision, and quality checks for health service delivery.

Referrals and Case Management:

• Establish and maintain effective referral pathways for patients requiring specialized care.
• Coordinate with local health facilities, hospitals, and community health actors to ensure timely referrals.
• Support follow-up of referred cases and document outcomes.
• Ensure referral services are safe, accessible, and inclusive for women, children, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups.

Proposal Development:

• Provide technical inputs for health-related proposals, concept notes, and funding applications.
• Support costed health budgets, program narratives, and activity plans for donors.
• Support health assessments to identify service gaps, community needs, and resource requirements.
• Contribute to donor engagement, technical reviews, and program design.

Health Education and Community Engagement:

• Promote community health awareness, hygiene practices, and disease prevention measures.
• Conduct health education sessions, community mobilization, and sensitization campaigns.
• Strengthen community participation in health programs, including women, youth, and marginalized groups.

Coordination and Capacity Building:

• Coordinate with local health authorities, UN agencies, INGOs, and community actors.
• Support capacity building of health staff, volunteers, and community health workers.
• Represent VISTA Initiative in health coordination forums, technical working groups, and clusters.

Compliance, Risk Management, and Safeguarding:

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and national health regulations.
• Promote safeguarding, PSEA, gender equality, and disability inclusion in health interventions.
• Identify and mitigate health-related risks and ensure ethical and safe service delivery.

Key Deliverables:

• Health services delivered according to organizational standards, national protocols, and donor expectations.
• Functional referral systems established and operational, with documented follow-ups.
• Accurate and timely health data, reports, and monitoring outputs.
• Technical inputs provided for proposals, concept notes, and donor reporting.
• Health market assessments conducted, with actionable recommendations.
• Health staff and community workers trained and supported.
• Strengthened linkages with government, partners, and communities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Community Health, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in health program implementation, preferably in humanitarian or crisis-affected contexts.
• Knowledge of Nigerian health systems, primary health care, and referral mechanisms.
• Experience in data collection, monitoring, and health market assessments.
• Experience with donor-funded programs is an advantage.

Core Competencies and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of health program implementation, maternal and child health, and disease prevention.
• Familiarity with referral systems and patient case management.
• Experience contributing to proposals, concept notes, and donor reporting.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in remote, fragile, and conflict-affected settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and health information systems.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Fluency in English; local languages (Kanuri, Hausa, Fulani) is an advantage.

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct:

• The WASH Officer must adhere to VISTA Initiative Code of Conduct, Child Safeguarding Policy, and PSEA Policy. Any form of exploitation, abuse, or misconduct will not be tolerated.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

• VISTA Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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Purpose of the Position

• To strengthen efficient, transparent, and compliant supply chain operations, VISTA Initiative seeks to recruit a competent Logistics and Procurement Officer to support procurement, logistics, warehousing, asset management, and fleet operations in line with organizational policies and donor requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Procurement Management, Market Assessment & Program Support:

• Conduct procurement processes in line with VISTA Initiative procurement policies and donor regulations.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, tenders, bid analysis, and procurement evaluation reports.
• Support vendor sourcing, prequalification, and supplier database management.
• Ensure value for money, transparency, fairness, and accountability in all procurement activities.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure proper authorization and documentation.
• Support market assessments to inform procurement planning, costing, and program feasibility.
• Analyze local market trends, supplier availability, and pricing to optimize program implementation.
• Contribute to operational decisions based on financial and market data.

Logistics and Supply Chain Operations:

• Coordinate transportation, delivery, and distribution of program supplies and equipment.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services to project locations.
• Track shipments, waybills, and delivery notes.
• Support customs clearance and movement of goods where applicable.

Warehouse and Inventory Management:

• Support proper management of warehouses and storage facilities.
• Maintain accurate stock records, bin cards, and inventory tracking systems.
• Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile variances.
• Ensure proper storage conditions, safety, and security of items.

Asset and Fleet Management:

• Maintain and update asset registers in coordination with the Supply Chain Manager and Finance team.
• Support tagging, tracking, and disposal of organizational assets.
• Monitor fleet usage, vehicle logs, fuel consumption, and maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with fleet management and safety procedures.

Compliance, Documentation, and Reporting:

• Ensure procurement and logistics documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Support donor compliance and internal/external audits.
• Prepare regular logistics and procurement reports.
• Ensure adherence to organizational SOPs and donor regulations.

Coordination and Support:

• Work closely with program, finance, and field teams to support timely implementation of activities.
• Liaise with suppliers, transporters, and service providers.
• Support capacity building of staff on procurement and logistics procedures when required.

Risk Management and Safeguarding:

• Identify logistics and procurement risks and propose mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, PSEA, anti-fraud, and ethical procurement standards.
• Report suspected fraud, misconduct, or supply chain irregularities.

Proposal & Donor Support:

• Provide financial and compliance inputs for proposals, concept notes, and funding applications.
• Collaborate with program teams to develop costed budgets, financial narratives, and project plans.
• Support donor engagement, reporting, and follow-up on funding commitments.
• Assist in grant management, including financial monitoring and reporting for active projects.

Key Deliverables:

• Timely and compliant procurement processes.
• Accurate logistics, inventory, and asset records.
• Efficient and cost-effective supply chain support to programs.
• Audit-ready procurement and logistics documentation.
• Improved coordination and supply chain efficiency.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in logistics and procurement within NGOs/INGOs.
• Strong knowledge of humanitarian procurement and logistics standards.
• Experience working with donor-funded projects (UN agencies, INGOs) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with procurement software, inventory systems, and Microsoft Office.

Core Competencies and Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and documentation.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in insecure and complex environments.
• High integrity, transparency, and accountability
• Fluency in English; Kanuri, Hausa, or Fulani is an advantage

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct:

• The Logistics and Procurement Officer must adhere to VISTA Initiative Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, PSEA Policy, and Anti-Fraud Policy. Any form of misconduct, corruption, or abuse will not be tolerated.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

• VISTA Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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Job Summary

• The Nutrition Officer will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of nutrition programs in line with international standards, and donor requirements.
• The officer will also ensure referral pathways, support proposal development, support nutrition assessments, and contribute to the design of evidence-based interventions.

Key Responsibilities
Nutrition Program Implementation:

• Support the delivery of nutrition programs including Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), micronutrient supplementation, and nutrition counseling.
• Provide technical support for nutrition screening, assessment, and treatment of malnutrition cases.
• Ensure nutrition interventions are integrated with Health, WASH, Protection, and Food Security programs.
• Promote community nutrition education and behavior change communication.

Referrals and Case Management:

• Establish and maintain functional referral pathways for malnourished children, PLWs, and other high-risk individuals.
• Coordinate with health facilities, hospitals, and community health actors for timely referrals.
• Track referred cases and ensure follow-up, maintaining proper documentation.
• Ensure referral services are safe, accessible, and inclusive for women, children, PWDs, and other vulnerable groups.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Data Management:

• Monitor nutrition program indicators and ensure timely reporting.
• Conduct regular field visits, supervision, and quality assurance checks.
• Collect, analyze, and report data using standard tools and Nutrition Information Systems (NIS).
• Contribute to donor reporting, internal reports, and program reviews.

Proposal Support and Nutrition Assessment:

• Provide technical inputs for nutrition-related proposals, concept notes, and funding applications.
• Assist in budgeting, costings, and program planning for nutrition projects.
• Conduct nutrition assessments to identify food availability, access, gaps, and community needs.
• Contribute to program design and evidence-based advocacy.

Capacity Building and Community Engagement:

• Train staff, community health workers, and volunteers on nutrition protocols, guidelines, and referral systems.
• Conduct awareness sessions on nutrition, health, and hygiene for communities.
• Strengthen community engagement in nutrition program implementation.

Coordination and Partnership:

• Represent VISTA Initiative in Nutrition, Health, and Food Security coordination forums.
• Liaise with government ministries, UN agencies, INGOs, CSOs, and community actors.
• Support joint assessments, monitoring, and advocacy initiatives.

Compliance, Risk Management, and Safeguarding:

• Ensure nutrition programs comply with organizational, donor, and national standards.
• Support safeguarding, PSEA, and inclusion in all nutrition activities.
• Identify risks related to nutrition programs and propose mitigation measures.

Key Deliverables

• Nutrition programs implemented according to organizational and national protocols.
• Functional referral systems established and monitored, with documented follow-ups.
• Timely, accurate nutrition data and reports submitted to management and donors.
• Technical inputs provided for proposals, concept notes, and program design.
• Nutrition market assessments conducted, with actionable recommendations.
• Staff and community health workers trained and supported.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Food Science, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in nutrition program implementation, preferably in humanitarian or crisis-affected contexts.
• Knowledge of CMAM, IYCF, micronutrient supplementation, and nutrition assessment tools.
• Experience in establishing referral pathways and managing malnutrition cases.
• Experience contributing to proposals, donor reporting, and program design is an advantage.

Core Competencies and Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of nutrition programs and guidelines.
• Experience in referral systems and case management for malnutrition.
• Ability to conduct nutrition market assessments and program design support.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in fragile, remote, and conflict-affected settings.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with nutrition information systems is an advantage.
• Fluency in English; local languages (Kanuri, Hausa, Fulani) is an advantage.

Safeguarding and Code of Conduct:

• The Nutrition Officer must adhere to VISTA Initiative Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, Child Protection Policy, and PSEA Policy.
• Any form of exploitation, abuse, harassment, or misconduct will not be tolerated.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

• VISTA Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from diverse backgrounds.