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  • Posted: Jul 30, 2019
    Deadline: Aug 9, 2019
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    As the leading advocacy group of all youth bodies working to end all forms of harmful traditional practices in Nigeria, the Youth Network for Community and Sustainable Development is a movement catalyzing social change by engaging young people and amplifying their voices to speak for Human Rights, through targeted advocacy to key players, capacity building and development, communications and media engagements, partnerships and program implementation. We also work on other sexual and reproductive health and rights issues, Governance and Environment.
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    Short Term Technical Assistant- Education Curriculum Review

    Situation Analysis
    Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting remains widespread in Nigeria with regional and ethnic variations in prevalence. According to the MICS 2016 -2017, 18.4% of women aged 15-49 years had undergone
    FGM/C which is a decrease from 27% in 2011 (NBS & UNICEF 2011; NBS & UNICEF 2017). Sadly though, the prevalence among daughters aged 0-14 years has increased from 19.2% in 2011 to 25.3% in
    2016. In the UNFPA/UNICEF intervention states, the overall FGM prevalence among women aged 15-49 years ranged from 43.2% in Ebonyi to 67.8% in Osun state (NBS & UNICEF 2017). Decreases in FGM
    prevalence among women aged 15-49 years have occurred across the UNFPA/UNICEF intervention states with the highest drop seen in Oyo state(Ebonyi: 62.3 % to 43.2%; Ekiti: 66.2% to 62.6%; Imo: 58.4% to
    51.6%; Osun: 73.4% to 67.8 %; and Oyo: 71% to 55%). The highest decreases were observed in Imo (33.4% to 22.2%) and Oyo states (32.9% to 29.6%). A slight increase was seen in Ekiti from 40.3% to
    41.7% and Osun from 33.4 to 34.6%. Although the prevalence among girls 0-14 years is lowest in Ebonyi, several Ebonyi communities cut girls from adolescence and above so this indicator might not give a true picture of FGM/C for that state (Ebonyi – 6.4% to 5.2%).
    The MICS 2016 -2017 has revealed new hot spots for FGM/C in Nigeria. States such as Zamfara, Kaduna, and Jigawa all had FGM/C prevalence less than 20% during the last MICS conducted in 2011. The recent
    survey however reveals a disturbing trend with very significant increase in prevalence among women aged 15 -49 years. Part of our intervention is now to engage with community-based organizations in these
    locations to provide preventive mechanisms to prevent having more girls from being cut and given off into early marriage.
    Purpose of the Consultancy
    Youth Network for Community & Sustainable Development is seeking to hire a consultant with experience in curriculum review & development to deliver a consultancy in two parts: Firstly, to
    take stock and review existing formal and non- formal curriculums being used by development partners, primary and secondary schools particularly related to Gender Based Violence issues such
    as Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, and provide recommendations through a comprehensive desk review report submitted to Youth Network for Community and Sustainable Development.
    Secondly, based on the findings and recommendations, work with Youth Network for Community & Sustainable Development and all other relevant stakeholders at the state level to develop a rigorous Curriculum Advisory/Guideline submitted to State Ministries of Education across Ebonyi,
    Enugu, Osun and Oyo states.

    Methodology:

    • Desk review of the existing Formal and Non Formal Education programme curricula in Ebonyi,Enugu, Osun & Oyo states.
    • Key informant interviews with the relevant stakeholders at federal and state level including selected relevant development partners as well as Activists.
    • Co- facilitate workshops with YNCSD technical staff including but not limited to item selection and condensing, writing, critique and editorial and finalization workshop with key stakeholders at the state level.

    Key deliverables:

    • Report on the review of existing formal and non-formal education curricula, which includes detailed recommendations on the next steps and requirement needs for the inclusion or
    • implementation of FGM/C and GBV related teaching in state curriculum.
    • In collaboration with State Ministries of Education and other development partners, produce a final State-specific curriculum Guideline/Advisory on the inclusion of FGM/C and GBV into the
    • education curriculum to be submitted for review and approval by the relevant authority. It is expected that this curriculum is finalized and refined at Regional Stakeholder Meetings to be
    • organized by YNCSD in partnership with the Consultant. Furthermore, the successful consultant will lead in the preparation and facilitation of the workshops at the state level.
    • Fully developed teacher Guideline and Advisory with clear follow up plan for YNCSD’s further action and knowledge management.

    Selection Criteria
    Required competencies:

    • Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of the YNCSD.
    • Solid people manager, able to manage and promote inclusive and diverse teams within the organization
    • Excellent writing and analytical skills
    • Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint
    • Expertise on gender equality and equity
    • Ability to work with minimum supervision and engage relevant stakeholders.
    • Ability to work well with government agencies and coordinate with other development partners.
    • Proficiency in English
    • Evidence of ability to deliver on all institutional and technical requirements above.

    Education and Experience

    • Academic training: Master's degree or higher in education preferably in curriculum design and development especially accelerated education program or any other social science degree.
    • Experience: At least five years relevant professional experience developing educational curriculum, including research or similar related topics preferably for accelerated learning programmes.
    • Consulting experience: in strategy, research, international development in reputable consulting firms a major plus.

     

    Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV, Consultancy Proposal including payment rates to
    Kelechukwu Nwachukwu – k.nwachukwu@yncsd.org

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    Programme Assistant

    Main Purpose of the Job
    YNCSD is seeking to hire a Programme Assistant who will provide administrative and logistical support for Project INSPIRE. She/he will provide initiatives, and programs within an
    NGO environment. Assists assigned managers and team members by maintaining calendars, receiving and composing communications as correspondence, and replies to inquiries.
    She/he will handles preparations, scheduling, logistics, and other various requirements for domestic and international travel. Drafts contracts, budgets, and donor reports with direction from manager. Processes financial documents including contracts, expense reports, invoices, etc. Writes routine reports and correspondence, and assists with the development
    of project/program materials. Organizes meetings and events. She/he will work with and maintain data management and filing for projects/program. Serves as an administrator of
    work product with other programs/departments, i.e. finance, program development, public information, etc. Liaises and communicates with project consultants and field officers, providing logistical and administrative support, as directed. Conducts research and provides support to one or more staff members in regards to project and programmatic efforts. May supervise volunteers. Performs other related duties as required.

    Tasks and Responsibilities

    • Building relationships with strategic partners for policy and programme (15% of time)
    • Identify and build relationships with development agencies, policy, an local CBO’s that are critical to TSON II delivering its objectives and programme
    • Establish and maintain relationships with key contacts in strategic partner organizations
    • Represent TSON II at relevant networks, workshops, seminars and policy events
    • Develop ideas and projects for formal collaboration with targeted development agencies, policy, and research organisations.
    • Securing project funding from institutional funders (40% of time)
    • Identify and track emerging opportunities through the fund raising strategy and action plan
    • Contribute to design and development of project proposals
    • Draft technical and financial proposals to secure funding
    • Manage associate consultant contributions to proposal development Contract management and reporting (15% of time)
    • Manage contracts with institutional funders
    • Support the development of state level programming, including servicing and supporting contracts
    • Manage and coordinate scheduled reporting to meet institutional donor reporting requirements
    • Work with the Finance and Admin staff to ensure financial information is up to date, variances are identified and recommendations for action made
    • Learning, sustainability and impact (15% of time)
    • Coordinate lesson learning from monitoring and evaluation of the TSON II programme portfolio and support sharing of best practice and policy insights
    • Develop and manage specifically commissioned and funded monitoring and evaluation initiatives both qualitative and quantitative
    • Coordinate overall programme portfolio to ensure key performance indicators are met and programme impact is in line with strategy
    • Supporting information and communications needs (5% of time)
    • Work closely with communications team to share information about programme portfolio, pipeline, specific projects and programme impact
    • Support sharing of information between Abuja based Team and field offices Programme policy development (10% of time)
    • Contribute to strategic planning within the Programme Team, including annual and medium term planning and monitoring
    • Detailed specifications for each individual assignment will be given to the selected Programme Officer as and when the Officer’s services are requested.

    Qualification and Expertise
    The successful entity is required to meet the following criteria:
    E = Essential D = Desirable Experience
    Developing budgets and grant monitoring system
    Experience of working in an NGO (national or international)
    Facilitation of organizational learning D

    Qualifications
    Degree level in development or related subject, High school with 3 years’ experience
    can be accepted E

    Knowledge/Skills

    • Good IT skills and report writing E
    • Demonstrable understanding of issues related to international development and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights E
    • Knowledge of SRHR and adolescent health D


    Personal Qualities

    • Capacity to conceptualize programme interventions E
    • Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict E
    • deadlines and high levels of precision
    • Able to communicate complex issues in a concise, accessible and engaging way E
    • Able to work as part of a team in a co-operative and supportive way.

     

    This application is open for all individuals and shall be based at the
    Abuja Office
    Individuals should provide the following:
    CV;
    Motivation letter;
    References list;
    Please send application to Ojimadu Olachi via email at ojimadupeaceola@gmail.com

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