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Requisition: 2020201844

Job Description

• The Country Director will be the Representative for FHI 360 activity at the country level. S/he will be responsible for direct supervision of COPs and Project Directors, as assigned and updated yearly, and the primary point of contact for Business development. In coordination with the Security team, ensures duty of care and safety for staff throughout Nigeria, including humanitarian operations in the North East of the country. Coordinates closely with FHI 360 Organization, FHI Solutions and Allied Organization, AHNi.
• Manages Country Office (CO) development and implementation process of the company's services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing projects. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the Country Office. Oversees the CO shared services platform. The shared services platform in Nigeria include: human resources, procurement, contracts management services (CMS), finance, enterprise services (facilities, travels/logistics, storage/warehousing, communication, utilities, etc.), administration, information technology (IT), security and compliance.
• Coordination with all projects present in Nigeria; oversight of all FHI 360 activities. Planning for office size and staffing changes and ensuring best shared services value to clients and donors. Leads the CO's drives for excellence in technical performance, innovation, learning and growth.
• Strong candidates will have experience in leadership and management of international NGOs. Experience will include managing diverse staff, including expatriates, multiple in-country locations, and demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a large staff. Good understanding of the local contexts associated with various parts of Nigeria as well as good relationships with high-level officials in the Nigerian government, the private sector, and international donor community in Nigeria. National locals only.

Accountabilities

• Provides leadership, ensures quality and oversees all company operations in the Country
• Manages project portfolio as detailed above
• Responsible for overall vision of Nigeria Portfolio including projects managed by other COPs/project directors.
• Oversees operation functions of Country Office/sub offices, including within the areas of management, finance, contracts and grants, security, legal and human resources to ensure the office and projects managed within the office are compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Ensures technical oversight and quality assurance for projects in which the Country Director is also designated project Director and/or COP or coordinates with primary technical supervisor within the appropriate sector(s) to ensure this technical oversight and support
• Coordinates a matrixed management approach to capacity building, support and oversight of shared services staff, and program/technical staff in specifically designated projects.
• Provides operational support to global or regional projects with systems, skills and resources to ensure the quality of the country portfolio
• Develops and monitors landscape analysis, strategic plans, proposals, protocols, papers, reports, and budget to achieve project and company goals
• Manages staff with training and operational procedures to achieve strategic goals of the project and the company.
• Ensures talent development and teambuilding
• Establishes, serves and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders on project matters
• Ensures a harmonized enterprise services platform at the country level
• As chief of safety and security for FHI360 operations in the country, ensures security and safety of all FHI360 operations, staff, consultants and related assets in the country.
• Provides direction to the overall leadership and management team in Nigeria, in particular as regards strategic program direction, managed growth and compliance with organization policies and procedures and donor regulations.
• Manages, implements, and monitors systems, services, and staff for shared services, within project budgets to achieve financial, administrative and programmatic goals.
• Provides timely and accurate financial and programmatic reports to company management and donors as required.
• Prepares and monitors approved budgets for shared services and Country managed projects.
• Approves and manages all expenditures relating to G&A budgets.
• Provides technical assistance through review or writing of proposals, protocols, papers, reports to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
• Recruits, orients and supervises (Department/unit Directors) to support country programs and ensure the completion of technical, programmatic, financial, and resource development needs are met and achieved.
• Provides supportive guidance and supervision to Technical and Program staff, and Managers who are charged to implement programs within the assigned area of expertise.
• Collaborates with Operations and cross functional groups on matters concerning staff development that leverages international staff to mentor local staff, so as to maintain project accountability and scale in the short term and fast track capacity building for the long term.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Decisions and actions have a significant impact on management and operations.
• Problems encountered are moderate to complex and highly varied.
• Exercises judgment to meet business strategies and develops objectives that align with organizational goal and corporate management priorities.

Requirements
Education:

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent
• Knowledge / Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life / Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or related field.

Experience:

• Typically requires a minimum of 12 years with project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in sector specific multi-sector project management and implementation.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national/international in scope.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language(s).
• Experience operating in challenging environments.
• Experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, and practices in project management, process development and execution.
• Excellent and demonstrated public relations, policy, representation, and diplomacy skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong consultative and negotiation skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to strategize, plan and manage resources for successful completion of projects
• Ability to motivate, influence and collaborate with others
• Ability to build positive local working relationships with local communities, local/state/federal government officials, the private sector, UN and other multilateral bodies and donor representatives.
• Deep knowledge of budgeting, financial management, human resources and compliance policies and best practices
• Ability to analyze and establish effective and supportive cross- program coordination, organizational procedures, and management systems.
• Discretion on legal and HR issues; point of contact for legal counsel in country
• Visionary leadership skills, with innovative and mission driven strategies at heart
• Proactive communication with HQ.

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Requisition: 2021201846
Location: Maiduguri, Roving the LGAs (70% LGA, 30% Maiduguri)
Employment Type: Full time
Supervisor: Primary Health Care Coordinator

Basic Function

• The Technical Officer, Community Health Engagement (TO-CHE) will assist the Technical Officer- Health &Nutrition (TO-H&N) in leading the community health and nutrition teams and managing the Community Health program, which includes integrating other sectors like WASH, Nutrition and Protection across the four implementation locations.
• The TO-CHE, jointly with the Technical Officer (H&N), will liaise with local authority structures, particularly Ministry of Health and Locality Health Departments, as well as community management structures (Facility Health Committees) and other local partners. Quality and accountability in all health-related programme areas will be the responsibility of the Technical Officer (H&N) and the Technical 0fficer-CHE will assist in this endeavour.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Jointly with the Technical Officer Health/Nutrition, Technical Officer- Community Health Engagement develops Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) for the Community Health (CH) activities for the four implementation locations (Bama, Banki, Damasak, Dikwa, and Ngala) in close consultation and guidance from the PHC Coordinator.
• Work with Health Team in the implementation of CH activities of the health programme based on the DIP & strengthen the sectoral synergy including mainstreaming GBV and child protection.
• Assist the Technical Officer, Health & Nutrition in monitoring and evaluating all Community Health activities adapt interventions as necessary to influence behaviour change.
• Contribute to the overall community health strategy development and innovative approaches to influence behaviour and achieve short-term and long- term impact in the communities that FHI 360 is serving.
• To ensure all FHI 360 and MoH guidelines are adhered to and adapted as necessary. 
• To ensure that all volunteers are correctly selected and are functioning as planned and are receiving quality and regular supportive supervision with on-the-job training of the staff based on findings.
• To ensure that the health promotion intervention using thematic health promotion approach is properly functioning in the implementation areas.
• Provide necessary training and technical support to team leaders and volunteers on monitoring tool and reporting.
• Assist the Technical Officer, Health & Nutrition in timely compilation, analysis and distribution of all data relating to Community health activities part of the Health Information Systems (HIS) and submit weekly and monthly narrative reports in order to improve programme activities at the field level.
• Take a leading role in Community health component and engage field team in developing innovative approaches and implementation of the new community health strategies which includes integrated Community Case Management and Home Care for COVID-19 cases for elderly and disabled persons.
• Assist the Technical Officer, Health & Nutrition in organizing and implementation of health training programmes based on the DIP.
• Assist in implementation of programme surveys and assessments as needed.
• Support in Capacity building of the health team, Facility Health Committees, Locality Health Department and other local authority and NGO/CBO partners, including monitoring, support supervision and implementation of the FHI 360 training strategy.
• Provision of strategic input to BOSO for further development of the community health component which contribute to preventive health care for communicable diseases.
• Close coordination and collaboration with the Local Health Department Officials, the Ministries of Health (State level), WFP, UNICEF, UNFPA and other local partners in the areas of community health.
• Input into Donor reports, monthly reports and any additional reports as required in the areas of community health.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in Public Health or recognized equivalent with 3 - 5 years experience in the program management in the areas of Community Engagement, PHC / Community health in a humanitarian or development programme. Or M.Sc / M.A degree in Public Health or recognized equivalent with 1 - 3 years experience in the program management in the areas of Community Engagement, PHC / Community health in a humanitarian or development programme
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Experience in running community based programmes and assessments
• Emergency response experience would be an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good interpersonal, motivational and staff management skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Hausa is an added value
• Good computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good analytical skills including collection, analysis and interpretation of programme data.
• Excellent health and an ability to live and work in harsh/difficult conditions.
• Previous experience in insecure environments.
• Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical values at all times.
• Experience and good working knowledge of USAID regulations is an advantage.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Experience in liaising with government officials, communities and other local partners, donors and other international agencies.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 70% to hardship locations.

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Requisition: 2021200943
Organization: Family Health International (FHI 360)
Supervisor: Project Director

Basic Function

• Under the direction of the Project Director, the Communications & Health Infographics Officer will perform functions related to design and layout of various print and electronic materials for the project, the documentation of program reports, success stories, best practices and lessons learnt as well as internal/external communications and media monitoring.
• S/he will support the development and implementation of strategies to raise the media profile of NAHI Surge intervention, as well as help to ensure project adherence to Global Fund and FHI 360 branding and marking Policy requirements.
• This position also provides support to all key internal and external events to develop strong public relations for the program and the organization, including with key stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create the design and look of communication materials and publications for the NAHI Surge intervention and FHI 360.
• Design the layout of various print and electronic communication materials for the project, the documentation of program reports, success stories, best practices and lessons learnt as well as internal/external communications and media monitoring.
• Serve as primary liaison with external graphic designers/vendors, soliciting bids, negotiating contracts and spearheading these publications through the outside design process.
• Support production of communication materials including success stories, bulletins, brochures and other promotional material.
• Monitor implementation of the communication style guide for all external and internal communication materials (TV and radio programs, presentations, speeches and other documentation).
• Work collaboratively with the thematic unit originators of the work ensuring that all designs are appropriate for the publication.
• Design graphic materials to support other work as needed. These might include report covers, order forms, media announcements/publications and invitations to special events.
• Design and format CD-ROMs that will package FHI 360/Global Fund Project materials for wide distribution.
• Maintain a calendar of key events in close collaboration with program and technical staff members and implementing partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc / B.A Degree in Commercial / Fine Arts or Graphic Design-related field and 5 - 7 years design experience in design work in print and electronic settings Or M.Sc / M.A / M.BA, and 3 - 5 years design experience in design work in print and electronic settings.
• Skilled in word processing and graphic design software packages, preferably MAC-based software, such as Adobe Web / Design Collection, Final Cut Pro, Maya 3D, etc.
• Skilled in programming languages such as PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Initiate and implement activities with minimal supervision.
• With minimal supervision, manage high volume of workflow.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, family planning, public health, and/or social science research.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues related to reproductive health, family planning, HIV infection.
• Has written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant language skills are preferred.
• Resourceful through technology, research skills, and relationship building among several organization teams and units and professional organizations to resolve problems and initiate enhancements.
• Experience working with external print vendors is preferred. Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.
• Provide support for public events such as VIP visits, high level delegate visits, launches, disseminations, exhibitions, conferences etc.- including setting purposes and objectives, roles and responsibilities; pre-planning, briefings, logistics, schedules, presentations, posters, exhibition stands and post conference evaluation.
• Skilled in word processing and graphic design software packages, preferably PC-based software, such as Quark, Quark Express, Page Maker, and Microsoft Publisher desirable.
• Ability to travel within Nigeria at least 25 %.