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Requisition ID: req5153
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Sector: Education
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: Yes

Job Description

• The Education Coordinator will be responsible for the overall strategy, management, coordination, and implementation of education activities across three states in northeast Nigeria.
• S/he will be responsible for monitoring and assuring technical quality, overseeing budget and grants management, the creation and dissemination of training materials, and managing relationships with external actors including government authorities, humanitarian working groups, and project partners.
• S/he will report to the Senior Program Coordinator (SPC) and will receive technical guidance from the IRC’s Education Technical Unit.

Responsibilities
Program Development and Design:

• Provide strategic direction, leadership and overall technical and management support to education programs in Nigeria
• Lead and/or contribute to project design processes for new or adapted education programming, including the development of budgets, proposal narratives, log frames, and other supporting documents
• Utilize the IRC’s Outcomes and Evidence Framework (OEF) and related theories of change in project design and promote understanding of OEF tools among education staff
• Coordinate closely and liaise regularly with the SPC, Deputy Director of Programs, and grants unit to ensure quality grant management
• Support the technical project team to produce high-quality reports and ensure timely submission.
• Coordinate with the M&E unit to produce a robust M&E system for the sector.
• Ensure that key learnings are extracted from education implementation, and incorporate them in program and staff development processes
• Coordinate education program activities with other IRC sectors to ensure program integration

Program Implementation and Management:

• Lead the education team to implement timely, effective, and high-quality project activities in line with identified needs, donor requirements, and strategic objectives and indicators
• In close coordination with the Senior Education Manager, SPC and Deputy Director of Field Management (DDFM), ensure all education projects have detailed implementation plans, detailed spending plans, monitoring plans, and procurement plans which are reviewed and updated periodically.
• Manage the projects budget in coordination with SPC and Assistant Finance Controller
• Monitor and oversee project budgets and performance and ensure that projects implementation is on course as per the detailed implementation plans and phased budgets.
• In coordination with the SPC and DDFM, conduct budget monitoring, suggest necessary revisions and prepare draft reports.
• Ensure that the budget monitoring reports are responded to in time and with accurate information.

Technical Quality:

• Ensure that all projects are implemented in accordance with global technical guidelines and best practices in the education sector
• Liaise with Education Technical Advisors regularly and proactively, and pursue technical guidance as needed
• Stay abreast of developments in the IRC Education Technical Unit and global working groups related to new tools and guidelines
• Identify, monitor and report on unmet needs and make informed recommendations to senior management on the capacity of the IRC to address identified needs
• Provide technical assistance including supportive supervision to IRC and partner education staff.
• Contribute to the technical interpretation of M&E data and apply output and outcome indicator findings to improve program quality
• Support the development and maintenance of a coherent education strategy across IRC’s areas of intervention in Nigeria

HR & Team Management:

• Supervise and provide technical support to Senior Education Manager and education managers,  and other education staff to implement IRC education programs to a high-quality standard
• Ensure timely recruitment, comprehensive onboarding, and the general growth and wellbeing of team members
• Maintain open and professional relations with colleagues, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to perform in their positions successfully
• Ensure team members are aware of job expectations and have clear performance objectives; regularly review performance and initiate corrective action as needed
• Identify training needs and develop specific capacity building plans for education staff to promote progressive levels of management responsibility
• Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures

Coordination:

• Regularly attend technical working group meetings and other relevant coordination structures to ensure harmonized implementation approaches
• Represent IRC in relevant forums/clusters, including with national authorities and donors
• Coordinate with the SPC, Deputy Director of Field Management (DDFM) and Field Coordinator to ensure field concerns and challenges are brought to relevant stakeholders for the development of improved standards and procedures
• Proactively collaborate with other sector technical leads to promote program integration and an outcome-based approach
• Play an active role in the execution of the country Strategic Action Plan

Other:

• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in the management of education programs in emergencies
• Masters degree in Education or other relevant areas
• Strong knowledge of technical tools, resources, and standards related to education in emergencies and post-conflict settings
• Competency in literacy, numeracy, and social and emotional learning methods for children affected by crisis, familiarity with the Healing Classrooms model an advantage
• Demonstrated experience developing training materials and facilitating workshops and training for adult learners
• Excellent budget planning and management skills, previous experience developing and effectively managing multi-million, multi-donor grants required
• Previous experience managing diverse teams to deliver results on short timelines, including the development of spending plans, procurement plans, and work plans
• Strong verbal communication skills and effective in representation and liaison with external actors
• Proven technical writing ability in English including skills in proposal and report writing
• Capable of applying skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including direct implementation, advisory functions, training and the transfer of technical knowledge and management skills to others
• Promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle stress and pressure with professional grace
• Previous experience in an insecure or conflict-affected setting preferred
• Experience with remote management preferred

Working Environment:

• The position will be based in Maiduguri, Nigeria with frequent travel throughout Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states. The situation in northeast Nigeria continues to be volatile, and the security phase is orange or red depending on location. The Education Coordinator will be provided shared housing in a comfortable guesthouse with electricity and internet. This is a non-accompanied position.

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Requisition ID: req5154
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Sector: Program Administration
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: Yes

Job Description

• The Deputy Director of Operations (DDO) is a member of the senior management team (SMT) (along with the deputy Director of Programs (DDP), Deputy Director of Field Management (DDFM) and Financial Controller (FC)).
• She/he is responsible for leading and managing the operations teams in the Country Program ensuring they are fit-for-purpose and respond to the needs of IRC’s programs.
• The DDO is expected to contribute to high levels of teamwork and inter-departmental and cross-sectoral collaboration. 
• Through her/his leadership, operations teams will be supportive of program delivery, results driven and guided by data analysis, problem identification and problem solving. The position is based in Abuja with frequent travel to all field locations.

Major Responsibilities
Ethics and Integrity:

• Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Way (code of conduct) and other Global HR Policies and Procedures, and communicate through word and example a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.

Management and Strategy:

• Actively contribute to and participate in management and leadership platforms such as the senior management team, the country leadership team and the country management team. Be a champion for the implementation of the Nigeria Strategic Action Plan and ensure quality and meaningful participation of operations teams in strategy related activities.

Security:

• Ensure the highest possible standard of security management through participatory threat and risk analysis and the development and implementation of standard operating procedures.
• Guarantee widespread and cross-departmental understanding and ownership of security management.
• Oversee ongoing contextual and risk analysis ensuring all necessary teams have access to relevant security information.

Human Resources and Administration:

• Provide leadership to the human resources and administration team and ensuring the application of best practices and adherence to national and state level NGO and other relevant compliance regulations.
• Ensure proper functioning of the HR department and necessary support to all sectors and teams. Oversee the development/review of HR policies, guidelines and processes.
• Ensure recruitment, staff planning, training needs assessments and plans are carried out to meet the needs of all departments. Oversee the administration functions especially as they relate to rental agreements, visas and registration.

Supply Chain and Warehousing:

• Lead an efficient and responsive supply chain system that meets the needs of program teams. Ensure that all processes from procurement to warehousing meet IRC and donor compliance requirements.
• Working closely with the DDP and DDFM, ensure that program and field staff are jointly preparing, implementing and monitoring appropriate tools such as procurement and distribution plans.

Information Communications Technology:

• Based on comprehensive needs assessments ensure that all digital data and information needs of operations and program teams are catered for. This will involve the provisioning hardware, software and ongoing training.
• Given the remote and insecure location of field sites, particular attention should be paid to ensuring robust connectivity and communication channels both between field teams and offices and between offices.

Fleet Management:

• Ensure the adequate provision of reliable and safe transport for all departments and particularly programs to allow the effective and efficient delivery of programs in sometimes remote locations with varied terrain.
• Lead assessments of fleet capacity and ensure proper fleet management including servicing, driver training etc.

Finance and Compliance:

• In close collaboration with the FC and the DDP, ensure operating costs are included in operating budgets and funding proposals and that programmatic growth or scale downs are factored into operations planning.
• In cooperation with the Compliance Coordinator, ensure that all support systems and operations teams are operating in accordance with IRC and donor compliance regulations and have necessary risk mitigation strategies in place.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required (management-related or general operations preferred);
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing operations and/or projects in fragile and insecure locations, preferably in Africa;
• Demonstrated ability to manage field staff and remote field offices;
• Experience in logistics, HR/Admin, and security management
• Experience having managed operations (including security)  in conflict-impacted setting
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills
• Excellent staff capacity building and training skills
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills;
• Strong computer skills;
• Flexibility, ability to work independently and meet deadlines

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Sector: Nutrition

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria

Job Description

BACKGROUND:  The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in 42 countries. The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.

IRC entered Nigeria in October 2012 in response to a widespread flood disaster. IRC’s Emergency Response Team, with local partner CISCOPE (Civil Society Coalition for Poverty Eradication), implemented a project to support livelihoods and improve WASH in Kogi State from February to May 2013. This was followed by a 3-month nutrition and food security program in the same location from October 2013 to January 2014. The IRC is now in the process of establishing long term presence in Nigeria.  An office has been established in Adamawa State, North East Nigeria and are providing critical humanitarian assistance to conflict affected people. 

Job Purpose / Objective: Under the direct supervision of the Stabilization center Manager, the Matron will be overall responsible for the day to day administrative and clinical running of the IRC Stabilization center.

Key Responsibilities

Program management: In coordination with the Manager, formulate program goals, objectives and intervention strategies and participate in the budgeting process.

• Ensure that all center activities are implemented as outlined in the project documents
• Review the program activities and priorities on a regular basis updating the stabilization center Manager on gaps and/or provide recommendations on how to improve quality of services
• Participate in planning and implementing health assessments, surveys and campaigns

Human Resource: Overall supervision of all staff Nurses working at the center, both IRC and MOH as well as the Help-mothers/ Dietitians, Nurses Assistants, Registrars, Watchmen / Security guards and Cleaners in both centers.

• Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner.
• Manage leave and OFF Duty plans for staff working in the hospital to ensure adequate coverage of the hospital, including nights and weekends. Compile and submit the roster to the stabilization center Manager at the end of every month for the beginning of the next month
• Convene and attend monthly meetings with the Nutrition/stabilization Manager, IRC staff and with MOH staff to exchange information and problem solving, mortality review, duty shift change r
• Handle all disciplinary issues as they arise with support of the Nutrition Manager and HR Manager
• Participate in the recruitment process of all nursing positions, including participating in the interview process.
• The matron will work in close coordination with the stabilization center doctor in the daily running and planning of the centers.

Program activities: Ensure all stabilization center activities run smoothly and services are provided timely and efficiently; Ensure quality of care is given to all patients accessing the stabilization center; Ensure universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are followed in service provision; Organize and conduct regular in-service training and refresher courses for the nursing staff, both IRC staff and MOH; Ensure all the centers have written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that guide the day to day activities; Ensure quality of care is maintained through sharing of updated guidelines and protocols in line with MOH, WHO, UNICEF guidelines; Assist in ordering of medical supplies on a trimester basis, in line with the projected consumption and available funding; and follow up on delivery of the same through the logistics department; Ensure all medical items for the centers use in the warehouse are released in a timely manner with proper documentation of the same; Keep an inventory of all of the IRC stabilization center assets, and update this on a monthly basis. Share the same with the stabilization center manager and logistics manager on a monthly basis; Attend and participate in weekly Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions at the stabilization center; Attend and chair the daily morning stabilization center handover meetings; Co-ordinate referrals of in-patients in a timely manner, through the referral officer and Stabilization/ Nutrition Manager; Identify and follow up on center facility and equipment repairs, with the assistance of the Stabilization/ Nutrition Manager.

Reporting and Coordination:

• Review, authorize and keep accurate records of all requisitions, duty rosters and applications for leave
• Ensure that all HIS statistical reports are accurate and submitted on a weekly basis
• Evaluation of services through monitoring morbidity and mortality rates through monthly statistical reports.
• Forward hospital daily categorized patients bed occupancy to the Stabilization/ Nutrition Manager,
• Keep the Nutrition Manager informed of major issues at the stabilization center,
• Maintain an updated record and submit regular inventory reports of center equipment and furniture,

Others:

Carry out other relevant duties as may be required or assigned by your supervisor.

Key Result Areas

• Overall supervision and coordination of nursing activities at the stabilization center
• Ensuring quality of care is given to all patients accessing the stabilization center
• Ensuring proper coverage of all the departments through proper off duty/ leave management

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Nursing (BSNC or Diploma in nursing)
• Registered with the Nigerian Nursing Council
• At least 3years professional experience preferably in a supervisory/in-charge position
• Postgraduate training in public health, health services management or any relevant field is an added advantage
• Required Experience & Competencies:
• Good clinical knowledge and skills
• Ability to write clear, concise reports and well developed communication skills
• Excellent organizational, communication, inter-personal, writing, and communication skills required
• Good computer skills (Complete MS Office package and any database management and analysis)
• Must be a team player, flexible and culturally sensitive
• Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions with displaced communities
• Ability to accept the possibility of insecurity in the project areas and obey security rules and standard operating procedures
• Nigerian nationals are encouraged to apply.
• International allowances are not available for this position.

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Sector: Health

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Mubi, Nigeria

Job Description

Job Overview/Summary: The Health Clinical Officer services is responsible for overseeing health care activities for IRC supported health facilities in Asikra Uba Borno state and Selected LGAs in Adamawa State.  Responsibilities will include day to day support to health facilities, monitoring of activities, report making, coordination with other sectors and government authorities as well as close collaboration with health facility staff and managers. The Health Clinical Officer Services will have no line management responsibilities and reports to the Senior Health Clinical Officer.  The position is based in Mubi with regular trips to IRC’s health programs throughout Askira Uba and other parts of Nigeria as needed.

Major Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Health Manager, ensure that health programs utilize standardized protocols, policies and guidelines, as outlined by the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and WHO. Ensure that all health activities are consistent with established best practices.
• In collaboration with the other health program staff in Nigeria, oversee the implementation of health projects implemented by IRC Nigeria.
• Promote the quality of the IRC’s health programs by following the measures put in place in collaboration with other staff and the IRC health unit.
• Ensure sound data collection and information management systems are in place for ongoing monitoring of health programme activities
• Participate in the design of robust M&E plans and design/adapt health information systems including surveillance systems for the IRC health programs in Nigeria
• Contribute to the growth of the IRC health programme in Nigeria through quality implementation of project activities, adequate monitoring and timely reporting as needed, working in conjunction with other colleagues in the IRC Nigeria program.
• Conduct regular supportive supervision to all supported health facilities, provide mentoring and technical support and appropriate feedback as needed.
• Work with the Health Manager to ensure appropriate use of programme resources
• Organise planned trainings for health staff and ensure that FMOH and WHO guidelines are used for all trainings which should be delivered in a quality manner.
• Support the setup of use of FMOH clinical guidelines in all health facilities, providing mentoring as required to improve compliance.
• and discuss implications of the results.
• Follow all IRC guidelines, programme and budget management tools
• Ensure a good working relationship with all stakeholders involved in service provision to supported health facilities in Adamawa State.
• Ensure the consistent use of the IRC grant management guidelines during programme implementation.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Health Manager
Position directly supervises: Health Clinical Assistant  

Indirect Reporting:  Snr Health Clinical Officer
Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Required to be a good team player, works effectively within the team

External: Close coordination and collaboration with line ministries (PHCDA, MoH), partners (ALIMA, WHO) and stakeholders (Community leaders, community structures and Clients)

Qualifications

• Education: College Diploma in Nursing /midwifery/clinical medicine
• Work Experience:  At least 5 Years work experience in health programs both at clinical and community based programs, working in maternal and child health, drugs and medical supplies management  and other primary Health care components is preferable 
• Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
• Thorough knowledge and understanding Health Policy of Nigeria
• Previous experience working in Northern Nigeria, willingness to work in Northern Nigeria
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Experience delivering MCH and related trainings to health staff using national or WHO guidelines
• NGO work experience is an advantage
• Should be able to use Microsoft Office especially MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate in English language (written and spoken);
• Knowledge of local languages is a plus    

Certificates or Licenses:

Diploma in Nursing /midwifery/clinical medicine

Working Environment:

 The position is based in Mubi Adamawa state with frequent travel to other IRC field sites. Successful candidate will be required to work 8 hours daily and 6 hours on Fridays.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l’Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l’exploitation et les abus, la protection de l’enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l’intégrité financière, et les représailles.