Jobs at Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• S/he will lead the development of the security platform.
• S/he will develop comprehensive and realistic security protocols for program operations to ensure that they are in compliant with WEWE’s safety and security policies and procedures.
• S/he will work closely with the project technical and operations teams to create tailored processes to protect project staff and assets
• S/he will supervise and manage direct-line security advisors and ensure appropriate professional standards, growth, and performance.
• S/he will build and enhance security relationships.
• S/he will establish relationships with local law enforcement, civil authorities, and development organizations to obtain the most current information affecting the security of the program.
• S/he will liaise with local security forces, beneficiaries, and members of the team and establish a network of contacts who can provide information regularly.
• S/he will coordinate with the management, continue rigorous liaising and networking with appropriate international security sources other donors, and their projects.
• S/he will make recommendations for security enhancements and modifications and ensure that approved recommendations are implemented.
• S/he will conduct incident and situation reporting. Reach out to staff and contacts for local and regional updates on security.
• S/he will transmit security alerts for emerging situations and report all security-related incidents involving WEWE staff.
• S/he will provide reports as requested to the senior management team that capture major events and any impact on staff or program delivery.
• S/he will be guided with threat information and recommendations on travel before any field trips outside of the station, including providing area-specific emergency contact information (local hospitals, police stations, etc.).
• S/he will manage and continuously upgrade the WEWE’s security management program.
• S/he will conduct scenario training and test exercises and ensure emergency continuity.
• S/he will facilitate training as required, and periodic drills at each project office.
• S/he will strengthen project staff security skills and habits.
• S/he will recommend staff training programs and monitor completion and compliance. This includes regular briefings, security guidelines, communication procedures, travel precautions, emergency procedures, and movement restrictions (as needed).
• Perform other functions assigned by the supervisor

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Strong contextual knowledge of the security environment in Nigeria.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in security management and oversight of security platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and leverage network connections to promote an accurate understanding of risk and strengthen knowledge of country context.
• Proven effectiveness in conducting liaison activities in complex and high-risk environments.
• Prior professional experience working in law enforcement or the military coupled with private sector work experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. government and USAID processes and regulations is preferred.
• Well-connected with local Nigerian authorities and international NGOs operating in Nigeria, as well as possessing a high ability to build strategic relationships and expand network.
• Proven expertise in Nigerian security issues, including current threat environment, security policy, key actors, risk assessment, and best practices.
• Experience providing security oversight to an international donor program is desirable.
• Ability to report to and coordinate with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Experience in training civilians on safety and security measures.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Good interpersonal skills: must function well in a team setting.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Training facilitation skill is a plus.

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Key Duties & Responsibilities

• S/he will conduct organizational assessments for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) with a focus on organizational sustainability
• S/he must be knowledgeable of how to use the Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool (OCAT), particularly in the sustainability capacity domain.
• S/he must be knowledgeable of how to write a capacity development plan for local civil society in sustainability
• S/he will develop a resource mobilization strategy
• S/he must carry out Resource Mobilization Planning, and be knowledgeable of the Theory of Change (ToC)/Value for Money
• S/he must be proficient in proposal writing and development, project costing, and budget development

Minimum Qualification / Requirements

• A graduate with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma or its equivalent in any Social Science or related fields.
• A Postgraduate Degree will be an added advantage

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Evidence of carrying out organizational capacity assessments for civil society organizations (CSOs)
• Evidence of developing capacity development plans
• Three (3) to Five (5) years experience in Organizational Development duties
• Well-organized, with the ability to track multiple activities and deadlines
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of strong report writing skills
• Must have leadership and governance experience.

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To implement robust, dynamic, and effective Strategic Information and procedures that capture relevant, high quality, timely, and evidence-based data that measure performance against target, and quality of services, and are used for program decision-making.

Performance Management:

• S/he will oversee all the activities of strategic information, monitoring evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) in the organization.
• S/he will provide leadership for the strategic information and MEAL team
• S/he will develop organizational and project performance
• S/he will ensure high-quality data reporting that is valid and reliable for accountability, management
• S/he will create an evidence-based and effective feedback mechanism
• S/he will conduct Data Collection, Collation, Analysis and Reporting
• S/he will be responsible for the review of data entered into Databases
• S/he will conduct routine monitoring of program CSO activities
• S/he will compile and submit monthly, quarterly, and Annual SI reports to the Director of SI
• S/he will lead and supervise period Quarterly Data Quality Assessment (DQA)
• S/he will lead and supervise Site Improvement Monitoring System (SIMS) exercises
• S/he will develop and manage the project database
• S/he will conduct routine mentoring and support supervision to the Strategic Information team in WEWE and CSOs
• S/he will mentor the CSO SI team on MER Custom Indicators and other data collection tools
• S/he will ensure the mentoring of the CSO SI team on DQA procedures
• S/he will supervise the collection, verification, collation, and submission of IR to the Ministry of Social Welfare and rehabilitation
• S/he will support the generation and sharing of data analysis of achievement to stakeholders during a Review meeting
• S/he will supervise the Joint Monitoring of CSO program activities with Ministry M&E to ensure quality services are being provided
• S/he will generate a Database of WEWE beneficiaries

Structures and Systems:

• S/he will assist in ensuring that WEWE standard operation procedures on strategic information and MEAL are up-to-date
• S/he will assist in ensuring that the Information Technology team has internal and external capacity for information management and regularly back up staff data in hard and electronic systems.

Organizational Management:

• S/he will assist in ensuring that the strategic plan is fully implemented in the area of the resulting framework.
• S/he will assist in ensuring that management meets, discusses, and reflects on strategic issues, proceedings are documented, and decisions taken are fully implemented.

Resource Mobilization:

• S/he will assist in resource mobilization strategies, develop the plan, and engage, and supervise the resource mobilization team, especially in the area of writing the narrative of the strategic information and MEAL sections.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Work, Monitoring & Evaluation, Demography, Biostatistics, Statistics, Analytics or a related field is required. A Master’s degree will be added advantage.
• Five (5) years of experience in USG-funded programs designing, establishing, and managing M&E systems, ensuring data quality, and managing data intensive, performance-based programs or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Experience submitting reports on USAID and CDC databases e.g. Data Import and Exchange Resources (DATIM)
• Experience in using data collection tools especially electronic data collection tools e.g.
• Data entry software programs e.g phones and tablets
• Experience setting up and managing staff of a Strategic Information and MERL team
• Experience in analyzing data is required.
• Experience carrying out simple or operational research.
• Knowledge of quality improvement approaches is strongly desired.
• Ability to develop monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Excellent ability to prepare presentations on PowerPoint and PREZI presentation software
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Good analytical skills.
• A high proficiency in the use of computers, particularly in MS Excel, MS Word, and Excel

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Key Duties & Responsibilities

• S/he will coordinate logistics management, and support meetings, workshops, seminars conferences, etc.
• S/he will organize periodic training/meetings for drivers.
• S/he will supervise the receiving and dispatching of mail to outstation and within the station.
• S/he will ensure that all project vehicles have complete vehicle license papers and ensure that the papers are renewed regularly.
• S/he will ensure tracking device services are installed and regularly renewed in all project vehicles both in State offices and Abuja.
• S/he will ensure drivers comply with all relevant policies and codes of conduct.
• S/he will review the office vehicles log book and ensure regular updates.
• S/he will oversee the day-to-day logistics operational activities, and as directed by the supervisor
• Perform other functions assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• A Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply or its equivalent, or any social science-related field.
• A master’s degree or Post-graduate diploma in store management or any related field will be an added advantage
• Being a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or any other professional body will be an added advantage.
• Must have a minimum of 4 to 5 years post-NYSC experience in a reputable Organization in a similar role.
• Must have supply chain experience within a local or international NGO
• Must have experience with or knowledge of logistics planning and scheduling processes
• Ability to use self-initiative and able to work well under pressure
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and a problem-solver
• Extremely strong computer skills, with knowledge of relevant Microsoft applications such as but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Superior oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on creative approaches, attention to detail, and efficient delivery methods.