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This will be a hands-on field engineer position , with Hygiene Promotion and Community Mobilization  experience . S/he will be accountable for the technical contributions to WASH Infrastructure programming and construction project activities within the framework of the Sokoto emergency response  program in the North West. The role will work with partners and locally recruited Community Mobilisers to lead the delivery of hygiene promotion messaging and create hygiene behaviour change.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Project Design and Implementation

• Lead elements of WASH programming not limited to planning, designing, development, implementation, monitoring.  Take lead in identifying community water and sanitation requirements, including conducting needs assessments, and contributing to technical water and sanitation solutions.
• Supervise field-level WASH infrastructure works related to the project (e.g., supervision of contractors, suppliers, Partner staff, local artisans, and construction supervisors
• Oversee the drafting of technical specifications, which will include the drafting of technical documentation, designs, and drawings, as well as technical bills of engineering measurement and evaluation for all water and sanitation activities under the emergency program. 
• Work closely with construction supervisors providing technical expertise related to the planned infrastructure works to be carried for WASH, including but not limited to construction best practices and construction administration, water quality testing and treatment, and technical assessments.
• Support in trainings for ‘Community WASH Focal Points’ on WASH infrastructure monitoring, operations, and maintenance. 
• Conduct hygiene promotion sessions and HH visits and plan all field activities in communities that reduce WASH-related health risks by training and supervising Community Mobilizers 
• Create, train and organise together with Community Mobilizers, monitoring Latrine Maintenance Teams , including Water Management Committee.
• Mentor LCCs and WMC on the operation and maintenance of sanitation and water infrastructure, ensuring the prudent management of user fees generated with the support of the field engineers. 
• Set up monitoring systems for Community Mobilizers for daily inspection of community latrines, drainages, and solid waste collection points.   
• Coordinate a once-a-week Hygiene Promotion session with children, plan child-to-child hygiene sessions and organise events every two weeks with children to raise hygiene and heath awareness. 
• Liaise with partners , community leaders and other sectors and agencies working locally to coordinate within the WASH sector and between sectors such as health, nutrition and shelter. 
• Organise data collected from Community Mobilisers and prepare regular activity reports for submission to the Emergency Coordinator. 
• Document success stories, best practices and lessons learnt for sharing internally and externally. 
• Review and highlight opportunities for Protection, safeguarding and Gender mainstreaming in the proposed sector activities and follow up to ensure, protection principles are integrated during activity design and implementation.

Information Management/Reporting

• Report the daily progress of works to the Infrastructure PM.
• Ensure that all WASH infrastructure data within the staff’s portfolio of sites is well managed and provides an accurate representation of the reality on the ground.
• Submit regular reports related to the project’s WASH infrastructure to team lead.

Security management responsibilities

• Responsible of the day-to-day security management as it relates to program implementation. 
• Abide by the security procedures and policies and report any breaches.
• Participate in personal safety training as required.
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned. 

Required Languages -  English, Hausa

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must possess ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  
• Ability and desire to work well with diverse employees and customers in a cooperative and friendly manner. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience engaging with and providing capacity strengthening of partner organizations.
• Knowledge of Sphere standards as relates to Shelter and WASH Sectors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook Access). 
• Proficiency with engineering designs/mapping software applications (AutoCAD, QGIS, ArcGIS).
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where network may be limited.
• Effective inter-personal skills, consensus-building.
• Demonstrated experience of integrity and professionalism
• Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy
• Good time management skills with ability to multitask.
• Strong customer service orientation with good communication and interpersonal skills 
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.
• Hausa and Kanuri languages are added advantage.

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Cash and Asset Transfer Project Assistant is responsible for day-to-day implementation, reporting   and technical support for all CRS CAT interventions in Sokoto.  The position schedules and executes CAT activities for sector program teams, in compliance with CRS and donor requirements for accountability, transparency and data protection. Provides technical support to program, SCM and MEAL staff as required on the implementation of CAT interventions on the RedRose platform, including the generation of beneficiary lists, the printing of cards, the generation of vendor payment reports and the extraction of program performance data from the database required for mandatory MEAL target reporting.

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

• Support the timely and efficient implementation of CRS CAT interventions on the RedRose platform in compliance with CRS and donor standards and requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective communications and working relationships with MEAL, SCM and program staff for CRS and consortium partners in the planning, implementation and reporting of CAT interventions.     
• Carry out authorized e-voucher top-ups according to the approve schedule and target beneficiary list.
• Support in the extraction and reporting of program data on CAT from the Red Rose platform. Generate registration lists for program and MEAL teams as required. 
• Report any technical system, device, or data challenges with RedRose to the supervisor in a timely manner. 
• Support in the maintenance of the RedRose database records for including data on program participants, transfer amounts, and program outcomes. 
• Provide support to field staff on the use of the RedRose platform and data collection devices.  
• Assist in providing technical support and training to consortium partners and contracted CRS vendors in the use of Red Rose CAT devices. 
• Generate essential transaction reporting from RedRose to support the timely processing of financial requests/disbursements/liquidations.
• Support the day-to-day management of the RedRose CAT platform to generate reports on program beneficiaries and financial transactions.  
• Undertake the printing, activating, and tracking of CRS program beneficiary cards and assist CRS partners with this as required.
• Prepare transactional documents in support of project operations processes and support and facilitate coordination of transaction processing.
• Carry out property management processes, including property receipt and distribution, property labeling, and physical counts of RedRose devices and smart cards. Identify and report faulty equipment and manage stock levels. 
• Provide field support to CRS and partner staff conducting CAT interventions as needed.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Languages: Fluency in   both English and Hausa is essential. 

Travel - The post is based in Sokoto and includes 40% travel to field locations in Kebbi and also other CRS program locations in Nigeria.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Good time management skills with ability to work on multiple tasks
• Strong customer service orientation with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Key Working Relationships:  

Internal – Sector Leads, MEAL Manager, EC, SCM team

External – Partners , Vendors 

Basic Qualifications 

• HND or BSc degree in information management, information technology, or any other relevant field. 
• Experience in using the RedRose platform for CAT interventions.
• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems. 

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The Senior Nutrition Project Officer is responsible for the overall management and technical direction of Sokoto Emergency response program (MAMI ,CMAM and MIYCN- E) activities, targeting vulnerable IDPs and host communities. Reporting to the Emergency Coordinator with accountability to the  partner's Nutrition Officers, and Nutrition Community Mobilizers, MiYCN counsellors.  The Nutrition SPO will undertake the following responsibilities related to project cycle management, technical direction, and program development:

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Technical/Administrative, Program Quality and Implementation

• Ensure quality and timely field level implementation of the Nutrition program against set objectives, targets, and work plans
• Advise and assist CRS nutrition team in developing project specific strategies, tools, systems, and plans.
• Develop activity workplans for the Nutrition programme and ensure proposed activities are developed in coordination with other sectors-internally and externally with other implementing partners.
• Ensure that nutrition programs utilize international best practices, policies, and guidelines, in line with Ministry of Health and WHO/UNICEF
• Oversee the collection and timely reporting of data and statistics for all nutrition programs in line with CRS guidelines and according to donor requirements.
• Actively monitor programs/projects through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of information with partners to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
• With support from the line supervisor, and MEAL department and nutrition team, lead the development of routine monitoring tools for tracking project progress, as well as necessary IEC materials to strengthen MIYCN-E and SBCC activities advocacies in the community.

Program Development and Strategic Planning

• Contribute to and support in carrying out the situation analysis for the nutrition sector to ensure timely and current data on maternal and child nutrition are available for the designing, development, and management of nutrition projects.
• Identify opportunities for program and proposal development in line with the CRS's and donor guidelines.
• Work in coordination with Procurement and Admin units to track Nutrition programme procurements, delivery and distribution at the field level.
• Participate in proposal writing and budget development processes for nutrition program
• Lead technical assessments as a basis for nutrition program development when necessary to monitor evolving needs of the target communities and adjust the programmatic priorities as necessary.

Capacity Building and Supervision

• Ensure the capacity building of CRS nutrition team and partner staff through on-the-job training, technical guidance and coaching sessions while ensuring staff performance evaluation plans are developed
• Ensure appropriate support to the nutrition team by regular field visits and provide targeted technical feedback 
• Develop capacity building plans and strategies and identify relevant training opportunities for CRS and partner staff to advance knowledge and skills in nutrition.
• Monitor staffing needs and assist the recruitment of local staff and support staff development through mentoring to enhance the capacity of project and partner staff
• Develop a process for ensuring quality and safety of nutrition related activities and products

Coordination and Representation

• Represent CRS at nutrition sector working group meetings and coordination forums UN, international and national NGOs for nutrition coordination as needed at the LGA and state level
• Ensure good coordination with other CRS partners staff, nutrition field teams and provide frequent feedback and updates
• Develop new and manage existing relationships with key stakeholders and potential collaborators for nutrition programs.
• Good understanding of Nutrition sector reporting requirements, templates and timelines.
• Review and highlight opportunities for Protection, safeguarding and Gender mainstreaming in the proposed Nutrition activities; And follow up to ensure, nutrition team integrate the protection principles during activity design and implementation.

Reporting

• Support the development of field-based reports to CRS, Nutrition sector and/or external donors, as necessary.
• Develop reporting templates for supervisees to aid in tracking progress of programme activities and key indicators
• Conduct any other programming responsibility delegated by the supervisor.

Required Languages – English and Hausa required. Kanuri strongly preferred.  

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 40 %.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
• Solid analytical, writing skills, and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge and skills in training and facilitation.
• Team spirit and excellent interpersonal relations 
• Good coordination, creative and innovative skills.
• Should be very adaptive and responsive, due to the fragile nature of Programme context.
• Great writing and review skills to develop and review high quality success stories.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Project Nutrition officers

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Head of Office, Emergency Coordinator, Nutrition Program Manager, Nutrition Project Officers, Accountability Officer, procurement, Fleet, Finance Officers, Enumerators, Protection Officer

External: Partner staff, Contractors, Volunteers, CNMs, lead mothers, Promoters, Care group Volunteers, and Vendors

Basic Qualifications

• B.Sc. Nutrition / Public Health / BSc or equivalent required. Masters preferred.  
• 6 o 8 years of work experience in community development, mobilization and management of CMAM and MIYCN-E projects in emergencies, preferably Northeast, Borno state.
• Experience in conducting nutrition assessments and an understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with all beneficiaries
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
• Demonstrable ability at report writing, budget review and concept note development.
• Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).