Latest Vacancies at Center for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative (CATAI)

No. of positions: 2

(3 months probation period)

Job Description:

• Support the Protection and education officer in the Identification, Registration, and prioritization of protection concerns, conduct follow-up visits, create and implement action plans to address protection concerns affecting children
• Identify and address protection-related emergency needs of at-risk children promptly.
• Use appropriate questioning techniques, reflective listening, and suitable exploratory activities to identify needs, issues, and aspirations.
•  Assist children in gaining and utilizing necessary skills to participate in community and society, through academic support, behavioral control, social skills, communication skills, successful interpersonal behavior, and coping skills
• Design the appropriate activities for children benefiting from case management respecting the characteristics of each case.
• Design the appropriate activities for children benefiting from case management respecting the characteristics of each case.
• Ensure that a high level of confidentiality is maintained and comply with data protection policies and procedures.
• Prepare precise and accurate weekly and monthly reports on activities and conduct follow up site visits to verify and assess activity implementation.
• Identify and report gaps in the availability of services and quality of service provision for beneficiaries in the target areas.
• Participate and conduct other child protection services when needed.
• Any other activity as requested by the supervisor and project manager.   

Job Competencies:

• Good command of verbal and written English and any local language of the community
• Computer literate
• Strong listening and empathy skills, as well as commitment to support the well-being of vulnerable children;
• Good cooperation skills, ability to work well independently and in a team;
• Good problem solving and social skills; creative, able to think of alternative solutions;
• Stress-resilient to be able to cope with deadlines and complex problems;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills;
• Willing to work extra hours and available at the weekend for emergency cases as required

Job Essentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social sciences, or another relevant field.
• Social work, community development, or other relevant major or minimum 2 years of previous experience as a social worker/caseworker with I/NGO;

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity and Accountability.
• Demonstrating commitment to CATAI.
• Embracing Cultural diversity.
• Embracing change and a strong commitment to result.

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Job Description:   

• Participate in planning, and implementation activities on the project including surveys, and rapid assessments, as well as in the monitoring and evaluation of the program activities. 
• In collaboration with relevant stakeholders (MOE, EiE, and SUBEB)  ensure accurate data collection, compilation, and timely reporting.
• Ensure tracking of activities using the Indicator Tracking Table to ensure that indicators progress according to the logical framework.
• Support the program team with feedback from community meetings.
• Support the MEAL Coordinator to conduct data quality Assessments.
• Monitoring of all project activities progress towards achieving the project output and outcomes.
• Reports monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the MEAL Coordinator in line with indicators.
• Contributes towards review, revision and development of data collection tools, methodologies, and standardized reporting templates.
• Participate in planning and undertaking surveys, rapid assessments, as well as in the monitoring and evaluation of the program activities especially in relation to Education, Livelihood and Protection.
• Regularly collecting and compiling data to PSNE activity info platform and Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS), and producing summary monitoring reports.
• Conduct regular data verification exercises to ensure reporting and collection of quality data.
• Support the MEAL Coordinator to monitor Education and Child Protection projects across all target communities and communicate findings and progress to Program Managers
• Support the dissemination and use of evaluation and research reports and propose changes for improvement to the education and protection activities.
• Support in capacity training to field staff regarding monitoring tools.
• Update shared drive and project team space with program monitoring documents regularly.
• Perform other duties as delegated.

Key competency:

• Proficiency in the use of MS Excel or other statistical packages e.g SPSS, STATA-12, PowerBI, etc)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a team setting
• Independence, adaptability, and flexibility
• Demonstrated experience in database management
• Strong group process design and facilitation skills, including developing and leading workshops
• Strong data collection, analysis, and report writing using visualization is required.
• Ability to work independently, think analytically and take initiative in solving problems.
• Experience in design and development of M&E plan, logical framework and Indicator tracking tables
• Excellent communication skills.

Job Essential:

A bachelor’s degree in statistics, demographics, Computer science, IT, or any other relevant equivalent degree is required. A Master’s degree is an added advantage

• Minimum of 4 years previous experience working with National and international NGOs.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Accountability in the humanitarian context.
• Experience in implementing NHF-funded projects is desirable.
• The ability to develop Maps and infographics is an added advantage.

Values

• Exemplifying integrity and Accountability.
• Demonstrating commitment to CATAI.
•  Embracing Cultural diversity.
• Embracing change and a strong commitment to result.

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Duty Station: Roving (Gwoza & Ngala)

Job Description:

• ·       Lead and provide technical guidance and support (Planning, Implementation, and reporting of all protection activities of the project.
• Stay abreast of and report as relevant on legal, social, economic, and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment.
• Engage relevant national authorities and structures in identifying and expanding opportunities in view of developing or strengthening national
• Facilitate a consultative process with government counterparts, partners and persons of concern to develop and implement a comprehensive protection and solutions strategy addressing the specific protection needs and concerns of vulnerable women and men, children (OVC), youths and older persons, persons with disabilities, persons living with HIV/AIDS; gender equality and Gender Based Violence (GBV) priorities with regard to these persons.
• In operations applying the Cluster Approach, seek to ensure the response of the Protection Cluster is grounded in a strategy which covers all assessed and prioritized protection needs of the affected populations.
• Support senior management to ensure the protection strategy is fully integrated into the CATAI strategic plans
• Promote relevant International, Regional and National Law and applicable CATAI policy, standards and codes of conduct and ensure that all sectors and /or in clusters in applicable operations fulfill their responsibilities in mainstreaming protection.
• Promote the implementation of the policies, including CATAI’s policies and commitments to women and girls, and, design, deliver I and monitor programmes to address identified protection needs.
• Develop, implement and monitor community-based protection strategies and ensure systematic application and integration of participatory and community-based approaches in protection and solutions planning, programming and strategies.
• Support the establishment and management of feedback and response systems and the incorporation of feedback received from persons of concern into programme design and adaptation.
• Develop and implement robust prevention, identification, and responses to fraud within protection processes and procedures, including registration, resettlement and referral pathways, ensuring the integrity of interventions across all protection activities.
• Oversee and manage individual protection cases including those on GBV and child protection.
• Ensure ethical and confidential data collection during, case management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Monitor the progress of the program and identify any delays that have been or may be expected.
• Ensure linkage, coordination and sharing of information on activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and the government.
• Participate in Protection Cluster (including GBV and CP AoRs) meetings and other humanitarian coordination meetings.
• Ensure completion of 5 Ws of the Protection Cluster, contribute to the development and implementation of an education plan as part of protection strategy within the AoR as relevant.
• Participate and contribute to the development and implementation of a child protection plan as part of the protection strategy within the AoR ensuring programmes use a child protection systems approach.
• Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
• Perform other related duties as required.

Key Competencies:

• Managing Performance
• Strategic Planning and Vision
• Managing Resources
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Planning and Organizing
• Political Awareness.
• PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards, and indicators
• PR-Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD).

Job Essentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology and equivalent in any social sciences-related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in the area of general protection with an NGO, displacement, including experience in working directly with Field Offices.
• Good knowledge and understanding of DO NO HARM principles and established international child protection standards.
• Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks, and maintain attention to details.
• Experience working in emergency settings (deep field), particularly in Northeast Nigeria, and good knowledge of key stakeholders in the area are desirable.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Good knowledge of protection and Human Rights Law and ability to apply the relevant protection principles. Excellent legal research, analytical skills, and drafting.

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Duty Station: Roving (Gwoza & Ngala)
Contract Term: 1-year fixed term
(3 months probation period)

Position overview. 

With the direct supervision of the Education Manager, the Education Officer is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of NHF-funded projects that focus on formal and non-formal education. The education officer is responsible for accurate data collection and documentation, teacher training, liaising with local government education authorities, and school Heads and principals, drafting reports, following up on the maintenance of the school together with the construction foreman and regularly communicating with the education manager. 

• Ensures the quality day-to-day implementation of teaching and learning activities at the learning centers.
• Ensure proper records of enrollment data and learner retention in schools/Learning centers.
• Works closely with the school head, SBMC’s CVTS, and Community Stakeholders to ensure enrollment of learners back to school and deliver the project activities on time.
• Support the Facilitation of accelerated education programs and distribution of scholastic material aligned with needs on the ground.
• Monitor the learning progress at the spaces.
• Support the consultant in conducting in-service teachers/facilitators training based on teachers' training needs.
•  Ensures effective budget management based on existing tools (PR tracking and BvA) to avoid under or overspending. Tracks the PR on regular basis to ensure quality budget management.
• Conduct weekly review meetings with field staff and be responsible for sharing progress report updates promptly.
• Represents CATAI in all coordination meetings both at the state and local level.
• Work closely with the M & E team to ensure timely submission of the 5Ws and capture all necessary documents and MOVs are stored.

Key Competencies:

Understanding the education context in north-eastern Nigeria, with specific experience in Borno state preferred.

• Good knowledge and understanding of Do-No Harm principles and established International child protection standards.
• Experience mobilizing communities and interacting with government, coordination, and LGEAs.
• Experience with non-formal and formal education and mainstreaming.
• Experience implementing NHF/ECHO project is an added advantage.
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Fluency in English, and local language both written and oral is required.

Job Essentials:

• B.Sc / BA /B.Ed HND/NCE in Education, Social Sciences, or equivalent field experience
• At least 3 years of progressive experience in Education, and humanitarian education programs.
• Previous experience in capacity building/training facilitation is desirable.
• Ability to adapt and work effectively in remote areas, and a challenging work environment with minimal direct supervision.

Willingness to work flexibly and professionally in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.

Values

• Exemplifying integrity and Accountability.
• Demonstrating commitment to CATAI.
• Embracing Cultural diversity.
• Embracing change and strong commitment to result.