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Location: Dikwa, Borno
Department: International
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Contracted Hours: 35
Contract Length: Till 9th June 2019 (six months)
Reports to: Senior Programme Coordinator - WASH

Role Purpose

• The PHP officer would lead and support Christian Aid partnerships and programmes and to support the effective implementation of CA funded humanitarian response with local partners implementing the programme.
• To contribute towards the smooth administration of the programme working mainly within the local office team but may have frequent contact with external partners during work      

Role Context

• The role works within the International Programmes role family positioned in Dikwa, the role is part of the wider Nigeria Country Humanitarian Response Team. The PHP Officer will work closely with the SPC WASH and the country team on humanitarian program.
• The position will be based in Dikwa field office with frequent trips to project communities in Borno and other Northeast states (Gombe and Adamawa). The role holder will lead on the assessment and analysis of WASH situations of households and communities, the design of response mechanisms and the high-quality implementation of programmes in an emergency. He/she is responsible for conducting       
• hygiene promotion across all project locations. He is saddled with the responsibilities of supervising hygiene promotion activities through the conduct of community hygiene volunteers. In coordination with the emergency response team, he/she provides technical assistance to the field staff and partners, designs and rolls out capacity building activities on WASH and oversees the successful programme implementation.
• The person is also responsible for monitoring WASH programmes, working in collaboration with other civil society organisations, local government and UN agencies (including active participation in the WASH Hygiene Promotion Technical Working Group), and in sharing and incorporating learning into the programming cycle.       

Key Outcomes:

• The Christian Aid project is successfully managed following Christian Aid’s humanitarian policies and procedures.
• Manage the PHP aspect of the WASH Projects in North East Nigeria giving support to the Christian Aid WASH team during planning, designing and implementation of WASH Activities. Support other WASH interventions as required.
• Provide support and implement WASH projects with particular focus on PHP of WASH interventions, and links to Hygiene Promotion
• Provide support and guidance to the Hygiene Promotion campaigns in different humanitarian projects.
• Actively participate in interagency WASH coordination with relevant WASH actors at different levels.
• Participate and ensure adequate reporting of sector meetings and other relevant information sharing mechanism for the purpose of coordination
• Support in assessment of WASH needs especially PHP based on a variety of sources, including assessments, technical data, early warning information, and reports from NGOs, the UN and other actors,
• As a PHP expert, coordinate on the general humanitarian response with all stakeholders including humanitarian actors, Missions, Embassies, host governments, NGOs, and donors.
• Ensure effective implementation of the M&E plan, ensuring accurate information is collected and analysed for all programme components. Ensure that impacts or problems are identified clearly discussed in the team and community and fed back into the programming.
• Robust humanitarian practice and minimum standards in disaster response, as reflected in policies and procedures, are successfully implemented.
• Emergency staff performing to high standards and meeting objectives as a result of effective management. Effective capacity building is in place for staff and volunteers on PHP in humanitarian response.
• All programmes are accountable to donors and beneficiaries.
• Christian Aid is represented at all levels, national and internationally.
• Humanitarian and financial policies and procedures complied with, in particular, reporting requirements.
• Support in project proposals development based on strong planning and evaluation procedures using Christian Aid’s internal systems. Funds used for designated purposes

Role Requirements
Relationships:

• External: Represents Christian Aid with external actors including donors and government
• Liaise with other actors in emergency response for the region (UN, NGO, national and local authorities, incl. through established coordination mechanisms       
• Internal: Works with the country team in Nigeria, and staff in the Humanitarian division.       

Decision Making:

• Make decisions to ensure the PHP of WASH projects are managed effectively and effectively linked to the wider Nigeria programme.
• Proposes action Christian Aid should take in its response to the emergency and makes day-to-day decisions to guide the implementation and smooth running of the project.
• Supporting the preparation of Christian Aid’s plans for effective utilisation of funds
• Liaison with other implementing partners

Analytical Skills:

• The post holder is responsible for overall lead of the PHP of WASH projects of Christian Aid in North-East Nigeria and is expected to work with initiative and innovation, using analytical skills and their own judgement to recommend humanitarian programme decisions for the organisation in consultation with a wide range of country team and humanitarian colleagues and partner organisations. S/He has to look beyond the challenges as situation is complex. Detailed risk assessment may be required. S/He seeks for and initiates new and diverse sources of information to test solutions and direction.       
• Developing self and others       
• The post holder is expected to work independently under the supervision of SPC WASH and support from the / Humanitarian Response Manager / Regional Emergency Manager providing leadership and influencing strategies within the country and ensuring upholding of humanitarian standards and principles by Christian Aid staff and partners.
• Key skills required are being able to effectively manage from a distance as well as be able to influence decisions of colleagues at a range of seniority levels.       

Person Specification
Applied skills/knowledge and expertise:

Essential:

• Qualifications (BA/B.Sc Degree) in a discipline related to development /WASH /or related field
• At least two years' INGO experience and managing WASH programmes in emergencies
• Minimum of two-year aid-related International NGO experience in North-East Nigeria
• A thorough understanding of and ability to apply the SPHERE standards on WASH
• Understanding of partnership approach to emergency/humanitarian work and experience of working with local partners
• Working under own initiative with a variety of different stakeholders especially within the cluster systems
• Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and facilitating capacity building skills.
• Strong report writing, analytical and documentation skills with Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skill.
• A solid understanding of the behavioural change approach will be an asset.
• Team management (if applicable): Experience in working with a team as a strong team player with positive attitude.
• Good knowledge of and experience working with IDPs in Nigeria.
• Good understanding of gender-sensitive programming.
• Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of capacity building tools; of Sphere and Red Cross Code of Conduct; of HAP standards.
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable:

• Specialised qualification in emergency and/or development work.
• Ability to speak and understand Hausa
• Understanding of the political, social and economic context of the region and the humanitarian/development issues and challenges it faces of peace building and conflict resolution
• Experience of organisational development
• Experience in WASH projects in humanitarian responses

IT Competency Required:

• Intermediate.

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Locations: Shani, Dikwa & Mongunu, Borno
Department: International
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Contracted Hours: 35
Contract Length: 2 Months
Reports to: Finance Officer
Slot: 3 Openings

Role Purpose

• To support CA financial management functions at the field offices and ensure that adequate financial records are kept at field offices and payment requests are processed on a timely basis.
• The finance associates will be responsible for preparing financial documentation, petty cash reimbursement, petty cash advances and for coordinating payment to volunteers etc
• The role is required to be familiar with CA and donor financial compliance requirements and to ensure that these are operationalised in the field office they are responsible for.

Role Context:

• The finance team leads on all financial reporting in the country program and is responsible for managing the financial grants secured from donors.
• This role sits in the various field offices in the humanitarian team and links up strongly with the Maiduguri Field Office.

Key Outcomes:

• Cash, bank books and other financial documentation is maintained and reconciled on a monthly basis.
• Stock is reviewed and valued and submitted to Finance officer on a monthly basis for posting to SUN.
• Coordinates payments to volunteers, casual workers etc.
• Ensures Christian Aid and donor financial policies and procedures are complied with.
• Timely submission of reports to line manager to enable final reports to be prepared on a timely

Role Requirements
Relationships:

• (Key relationships, frequency of contact, purpose of contact (liaison/influencing/negotiating etc.).

External:

• Maintains and builds relationships with donors, third parties, suppliers and other relevant external agencies.

Internal:

• The position is line managed by the Finance Officer who is in turn managed by the Finance Coordinator. However, for day to day operational issues, the Associate will report to the most senior CA staff in the field office.
• The role links up strongly with the Maiduguri Finance Team,particularly the Finance Coordinator as well as the Program leads.

Decision Making:

• Make decisions to assist in the smooth running of financial processing. Providing advice on financial policies and procedures to local Christian Aid staff. Support the maintenance of all financial records.

Analytical Skills:

• Ability to apply logical thinking and common sense to routine work in a specific area. Occasionally providing analysis or advice on financial matters.

Developing Self and Others:

• Will familiarise self with CA policies to ensure that field office and staff based there are complying.

Person Specification
Applied skills/knowledge and Expertise:

Essential:

• First Degree in Accounting
• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience working with institutional donors, particularly WFP, FAO etc
• Experience working with an Accounting software, preferably SUN

Desirable:

• At the early stages of an IFAC accountancy qualification.
• IT competency required Basic.

Competency Profile
Level 1: You are expected to be able to:

Build partnerships:

• Work in a reliable, helpful and cooperative way with all colleagues and provide help to others without needing to be asked. Willingly participate in team work and contribute ideas, including those that may be beyond your own or your team’s role. Keep others informed about what is going on in your own work area.
• Treat everyone with courteousness, dignity and respect, accepting that people are different and have different views.
• Act and behave consistently with what you say.

Communicate Effectively:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing. Pass on a clear message or information promptly and accurately.
• Ask additional questions to clarify when needed.
• Explain things simply and in a different way if someone appears not to have understood. Be aware of how your actions and words impact on others and adapt if necessary.

Steward Resources:

• Use resources economically, whether these are Christian Aid resources or wider environmental resources. Recognise that time is a resource and take responsibility for managing your time effectively.

Deliver Results:

• Agree your work plan, keep track of your own progress and keep others informed.
• Check the quality of your own work and deliver to expectations.
• Seek clarification and support from your manager when needed and to ensure appropriate sign-off.
• Respond promptly to the requests of others, seeking guidance on priorities and workload when needed. Consider the consequences of your actions, including the impact on your work and colleagues.
• Take personal responsibility for your actions.

Realise Potential:

• Question and ask for information and advice to address your own knowledge and skills gaps in order to learn.
• Regularly ask for and act on feedback on own performance.
• Assist others by showing how to complete tasks.
• Demonstrate concern for the wellbeing of others.
• Act and behave consistently in line with Christian Aid’s values.

Strive for Improvement:

• Demonstrate openness to change.
• Respond quickly and helpfully to new initiatives.
• Find ways to make improvements in your work.
• Show initiative when faced with problems. Willingly share knowledge and information that may help others.

Full Time Salary
N3,187,627 per year.