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Job Description

• The Community Mobilization and Capacity Building Adviser will provide technical assistance in the mobilization of women into affinity groups ensuring that the process is inclusive, and the capacities of the women are built in accordance with the Project Development Objective and in accordance with the characteristics of the LGAs in the respective states.
• This adviser will also support staff at LGA and community level to engage a broad range of actors, such as Government Institutions, (NGOs) etc. to partner with them for project implementation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of capacity building strategy for the project detailing the approach, processes at each level, methodologies and quality assurance mechanism
• Support the development of capacity building strategy for WAGs detailing the approach, processes at each level, methodologies and quality assurance mechanism
• Support development of the training plan including budget and logistics requirements as per timelines detailed in the project workplan
• Support the development and finalization of training materials in consultation with subject matter experts and other team members, as required
• Organize ToTs for LGA staff and Ward Facilitators
• Support the identification of existing women groups in the community, assess their practices/mode of operation, and existing interventions beneficial to the women groups
• Advice LGA staff and Ward Facilitators on the use of participatory and informed social mobilization strategies to identify excluded women
• Support LGA relevant staff to mobilize women into Women Affinity Groups at the community level
• Advise and collaborate with the State Behavioural Chance Adviser in identifying and developing partnership with key stakeholders at the State level such as Learning Institutions, CSOs, FBOs and other relevant Institutions for WAGs capacity building
• Assist in the development and delivery of training modules on life skills and psycho-social training to trainers to WAGs members
• Advise and support the implementation of strategies to avoid elite capture and exclusion as part of project formation
• Develop and design the strategy for systematic tracking of the WAGs members in various communities
• Support the project in the area of knowledge transfer and institutionalization
• Assist and advise in the preparation of state workplans
• Ensure quality control of all Social mobilization activities and at all levels
• Assist the Communications Adviser in promoting the project by providing substantive input for stories, articles and other PR activities
• Perform any other task that may be assigned by the project

Requirements

• Master's in Social Sciences (Sociology, Anthropology) or a related field. Combination of Bachelor’s degree and experience is also acceptable
• 5 to 7 years of experience in social mobilization, and organising trainings for groups and individuals at all levels. Knowledge of the corresponding project State social characteristics.
• Ability to work with communities from various social, religious and cultural backgrounds, have good communication skill (both written and oral). He/she should have the ability to work as part of a team.

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Job Description

• The Community Mobilization and Capacity Building Adviser will provide technical assistance in the mobilization of women into affinity groups ensuring that the process is inclusive, and the capacities of the women are built in accordance with the Project Development Objective and in accordance with the characteristics of the LGAs in the respective states.
• This adviser will also support staff at LGA and community level to engage a broad range of actors, such as Government Institutions, (NGOs) etc. to partner with them for project implementation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of capacity building strategy for the project detailing the approach, processes at each level, methodologies and quality assurance mechanism
• Support the development of capacity building strategy for WAGs detailing the approach, processes at each level, methodologies and quality assurance mechanism
• Support development of the training plan including budget and logistics requirements as per timelines detailed in the project workplan
• Support the development and finalization of training materials in consultation with subject matter experts and other team members, as required
• Organize ToTs for LGA staff and Ward Facilitators
• Support the identification of existing women groups in the community, assess their practices/mode of operation, and existing interventions beneficial to the women groups
• Advice LGA staff and Ward Facilitators on the use of participatory and informed social mobilization strategies to identify excluded women
• Support LGA relevant staff to mobilize women into Women Affinity Groups at the community level
• Advise and collaborate with the State Behavioural Chance Adviser in identifying and developing partnership with key stakeholders at the State level such as Learning Institutions, CSOs, FBOs and other relevant Institutions for WAGs capacity building
• Assist in the development and delivery of training modules on life skills and psycho-social training to trainers to WAGs members
• Advise and support the implementation of strategies to avoid elite capture and exclusion as part of project formation
• Develop and design the strategy for systematic tracking of the WAGs members in various communities
• Support the project in the area of knowledge transfer and institutionalization
• Assist and advise in the preparation of state workplans
• Ensure quality control of all Social mobilization activities and at all levels
• Assist the Communications Adviser in promoting the project by providing substantive input for stories, articles and other PR activities
• Perform any other task that may be assigned by the project

Requirements

• Master in Social Sciences (Sociology, Anthropology) or a related field. Combination of Bachelor’s degree and experience is also acceptable
• 5 to 7 years of experience in social mobilization, and organising trainings for groups and individuals at all levels. Knowledge of the corresponding project State social characteristics.
• Ability to work with communities from various social, religious and cultural backgrounds, have good communication skill (both written and oral). He/she should have the ability to work as part of a team

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Description

• Support the mobilization of women into affinity groups, ensuring that the process is inclusive and engages a broad range of actors, such as Government Institutions, (NGOs), Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) etc., to collaborate with them for project implementation

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct training on community development and empowerment to the Ward Facilitation Staff working with the project as required
• Mobilize and encourage the community leaders to improve community involvement in the project
• Establish and maintain and a project grievance mechanism that is accessible to members of all communities that are targeted by the project
• Prepare semi-annual (six month) progress reports in the area under his/her responsibility
• Contribute towards the analysis of general socio-economic conditions of the selected wards, as well as in the formulation of methodology for replication of lessons learned
• Support the identification of existing women groups in the community, assess their practices/mode of operation, and existing interventions beneficial to the women groups
• Advice Ward Facilitators on the use of participatory and informed social mobilization strategies to identify excluded women to facilitate mobilization of women into Women Affinity Groups at the community level
• Assist in the development and delivery of training modules on life skills and psycho-social training to trainers to WAGs members
• Advise and support the implementation of strategies to avoid elite capture and exclusion as part of project formation
• Develop and design the strategy for systematic tracking of the WAGs members in various communities
• Support the project in the area of knowledge transfer and institutionalization
• Assist and advise in the preparation of state workplans
• Perform any other task that may be assigned by the project

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience in Social and community Mobilization and organising trainings for groups and individuals at all levels.
• Experience working at the grassroots level
• Knowledge of project LGAs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences (Sociology, Anthropology) or in a related field is recommended but can be substituted for added experience working on community mobilization and social issues at the grassroots level
• Ability to work with communities from various social, religious and cultural backgrounds
• Good communication written and oral skills.
• Ability to work with communities from various social, religious and cultural backgrounds

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Job Description

• This Project requires individuals with a passion to work with the poor and potential to become development leaders.
• The candidate will work under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator and directly reporting to the relevant Adviser/Specialist, the Young Professional will provide support for activities relating to the subject matter.
• Candidates for the Young Professionals Programme will be selected on a competitive basis.

Requirements

• Minimum of first degree or postgraduate degree in the following fields: Social sciences, Law, Agriculture , Public Health, Development Studies, Agriculture, Public health, MBBS, Nutrition or other relevant programmes
• 0-3 years experience. NYSC corp members serving in listed locations are encouraged to apply
• Excellent knowledge of English with fluency in speaking, reading and writing
• Understanding of local language is an asset for candidates applying to state level position
• Strong interest in working in the development, particularly on women’s empowerment
• General IT competence and command of microsoft office software packages
• Internet communication and research skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and a strong team working capacity; and
• S/he should not be more than 30 years of age as at March 30, 2019

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Description

• The Gender Adviser will ensure that gender issues are analysed and are informing project interventions at the state level.
• This Specialist will also ensure that project activities and implementation are done in accordance with the Policies both environmental and social.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of gender and gender-based violence (GBV - prevention and mitigation) strategies to address GBV issues across the project. This will include supporting the State Project Coordination Unit on all aspects of GBV and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) risk identification, mitigation and management under the project.
• Support the design and implementation of project gender analysis
• Ensure that all project activities across the various project components are gender sensitive and are designed to benefit women at the community level, increasing their economic and social empowerment
• Facilitate gender trainings with project staff and program stakeholders for project staff and community stakeholders at the State level
• In collaboration with the BC Advisers at the State level, support addressing social norms with champions including traditional, religious and community leaders
• Review and provide input to project work plans, with attention to gender and safeguards dimensions
• Liaise with technical component leaders to ensure that gender considerations are assessed and accounted for
• Ensure that the Consultations/ Stakeholders Engagement Plan includes provisions or a communication strategy to inform potential risks and impacts on local communities related to GBV and the existing mitigation measures
• Based on the project’s initial GBV risk assessment, prepare internal guidelines defining the approach for the preparation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of SEA/GBV prevention and response on the project that could be used as a framework

Requirements

• Post graduate degree in Gender Studies, Development Studies, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology or other related fields.
• Five to seven years of experience in programme management of gender equality, gender mainstreaming or women empowerment policies/projects/programmes.
• Well-versed with working in MS office environment
• Good communication skill in English (both written and oral)
• Ability to work as part of a team

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Description

• The Livelihood Adviser will provide advice and guidance to strengthen the quality of implementation of livelihood components of the project.
• The Consultants will provide strategic technical leadership in developing livelihood sector strategies, implementation plans, knowledge products and other documents as required. In addition, the adviser will ensure that project interventions are performed as planned.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing existing livelihoods activities and value chains beneficial to the women in the corresponding project state
• Assist to research existing agricultural systems at the State level and establishing partnerships with corresponding MDAs in the project state to identify available value chain programs and establish links with Agricultural extension workers
• Support the use of LGA assessments to design interventions related to component 2 of the project, specifically, to identify existing value chains, areas of intervention and scope of work of the Barefoot Business Councillors (BBCs)
• Assist Federal Advisers and Anchors to Identify and facilitate the recruitment of agency/CSO/university/individual with credentials on Business Advisory Services related background and experience to train the BBCs
• Support and facilitate in the creation of the cadre of Barefoot Business Counsellors (BBCs) under the supervision of the LPIUs and the development of eligibility criteria to guide the selection of BBCs
• Facilitate the development of BBCs Training manual in collaboration with the Federal and LGA Project Units that BBC’s are properly trained to provide knowledge and technical input for preparation of business plan by WAG members
• Support the evaluation of livelihood grant proposals and assist LGA evaluation committees in this process.
• Provide guidance on approaches to enhance the quality of existing livelihoods programs
• Assist in overseeing training of livelihood groups on the relevant livelihood sectors and skills needed to be successful
• Guide the development of monitoring tools to assist the field teams in monitoring the progress of the livelihood groups at the state level
• Assist in the development of state work plans
• Any other technical tasks as assigned by the Project

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Economics or related field
• Minimum of five to seven years relevant experience in the field of livelihoods support, food security and economic strengthening programming in context of development and recovery. Such experience should cover both urban and rural settings
• Knowledge of the state livelihoods characteristics and experience working in the corresponding project state
• Skills in project design, proposal writing, needs assessment surveys, monitoring and evaluation plans, and gender equality strategies and action plans
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (speaking/writing) in English and the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and achieve results through collaboration
• Strong analytical skills, including experience leading economic & livelihood assessments in a recovery context
• Proven skills in providing capacity development support to local partners.
• The person should be well versed with working in MS office environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

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Description

• The Livelihood officer will support the implementation of project activities. They would also be required to assist in assessing existing livelihoods activities and value chains beneficial to the women in the corresponding project LGA.

Responsibilities

• Assist to research existing agricultural systems at the LGA level and establish links with Agricultural extension workers
• Support Barefoot Business Councillors (BBCs) roles in supporting WAG members to implement business plans
• Support the evaluation of livelihood grant proposals and assist LGA evaluation committees in this process.
• Support implementation of business plans created by WAG members
• Provide guidance on approaches to enhance the quality of existing livelihoods by WAG members
• Assist in overseeing training of livelihood groups on the relevant livelihood sectors and skills needed to be successful
• Guide the development of monitoring tools to assist the field teams in monitoring the progress of the livelihood groups at the state level
• Assist in the development of state work plans
• Any other technical tasks as assigned by the Project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Economics or related field is recommended but can be substituted for added experience working on livelihood issues at the grassroots level.
• Three to five years relevant experience in the field of livelihoods support, food security and economic strengthening programming in context of development and recovery. Such experience should cover both urban and rural settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and achieve results through collaboration.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience leading economic & livelihood assessments in a recovery context.
• Proven skills in providing capacity development support to local partners.
• Good use of Microsoft office tools
• He/she should have the ability to work as part of a team.

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Job Description

• The Livelihood Adviser will provide advice and guidance to strengthen the quality of implementation of livelihood components of the project.
• The Consultants will provide strategic technical leadership in developing livelihood sector strategies, implementation plans, knowledge products and other documents as required. In addition, the adviser will ensure that project interventions are performed as planned.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing existing livelihoods activities and value chains beneficial to the women in the corresponding project state
• Assist to research existing agricultural systems at the State level and establishing partnerships with corresponding MDAs in the project state to identify available value chain programs and establish links with Agricultural extension workers
• Support the use of LGA assessments to design interventions related to component 2 of the project, specifically, to identify existing value chains, areas of intervention and scope of work of the Barefoot Business Councillors (BBCs)
• Assist Federal Advisers and Anchors to Identify and facilitate the recruitment of agency/CSO/university/individual with credentials on Business Advisory Services related background and experience to train the BBCs
• Support and facilitate in the creation of the cadre of Barefoot Business Counsellors (BBCs) under the supervision of the LPIUs and the development of eligibility criteria to guide the selection of BBCs
• Facilitate the development of BBCs Training manual in collaboration with the Federal and LGA Project Units that BBC’s are properly trained to provide knowledge and technical input for preparation of business plan by WAG members
• Support the evaluation of livelihood grant proposals and assist LGA evaluation committees in this process.
• Provide guidance on approaches to enhance the quality of existing livelihoods programs
• Assist in overseeing training of livelihood groups on the relevant livelihood sectors and skills needed to be successful
• Guide the development of monitoring tools to assist the field teams in monitoring the progress of the livelihood groups at the state level
• Assist in the development of state work plans
• Any other technical tasks as assigned by the Project

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Economics or related field
• Minimum of five to seven years relevant experience in the field of livelihoods support, food security and economic strengthening programming in context of development and recovery. Such experience should cover both urban and rural settings
• Knowledge of the state livelihoods characteristics and experience working in the corresponding project state
• Skills in project design, proposal writing, needs assessment surveys, monitoring and evaluation plans, and gender equality strategies and action plans
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (speaking/writing) in English and the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and achieve results through collaboration
• Strong analytical skills, including experience leading economic & livelihood assessments in a recovery context
• Proven skills in providing capacity development support to local partners.
• The person should be well versed with working in MS office environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team

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Our client is one of Nigeria’s leading Insurance institutions is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Description
The job duties include and not limited to:

Business Strategy:

• Contributes to the formation of the Business Strategy and ensures that all financial policies, procedures and systems are sound.
• Oversees the preparation of Annual Operating Plan, Business Financial Plan and Analytics.
• Using appropriate forecasting tool, ensures that adequate measures are factored in to achieve business objectives.
• Provides financial direction, planning and accounting to the business, covering short term and long-term financial goals.

Liquidity & Treasury Management:

• Ensures that optimal liquidity is available to deliver business plan.
• Negotiates/arranges external finance, if and when necessary.
• Reviews working capital/cash flow requirement on a regular basis
• Monitors banking activities for the Company for proper running and ensures regular reconciliations of all banking transactions.

Budgeting and Financial Forecast:

• Develops plans, budgets, forecasts and financial results to guide management decisions by forecasting requirements; analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
• Presents operating and capital expenditure budgets for review and approval.

Financial Analysis & Interpretation:

• Monitors financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
• Responsible for presenting and reporting accurate and timely historical financial information of the Company.
• Responsible for capital planning and allocation as well as balance sheet optimization.
• Reports financial status by developing forecasts; reporting results; analyzing variances; developing improvements.
• Coordination of financial reports within the Company.
• Demonstrates an excellent understanding of Insurance financials as well as advanced business finance and performance analysis.

Regulatory & Statutory Relationship:

• Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors (Internal and External Auditors).
• Coordinates regulatory and supervisory functions.
• Manages relationship with regulatory and statutory bodies, i.e. NAICOM, FIRS, LIRS, etc.
• Reviews and manages the Financial Risks undertaken by the business, and demonstrates a good understanding of the risk profile of the company whilst reporting risk issues, and mitigating all identified risks.

Internal Control & Monitoring:

• Ensures adequate controls are instituted and maintained to cover all financial transactions, and safeguard financial assets.
• Possesses versatile ability to handle various business applications within the Group.

People Management:

• Oversees activities of employees and teams (i.e. hires, coaches, appraises rewards, motivates, discipline, etc).
• Works in conjunction with other senior management team members to set standards, priorities and schedules.
• Responsible for employee engagement within the Finance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a Finance related field.
• Must be a Qualified/ Certified Accountant ACA/ACCA/CFA.
• Possession of MBA is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 12 years’ financial experience, with at least 5 years in Senior Financial Management capacity spanning Corporate, Business Planning, Revenue Assurance, Treasury Management and Accounting.
• Experience and knowledge of Insurance Business Landscape.
• Experience in working in one of the big 4's (Deloitte, PWC, KPMG & EY).

Benefits
Negotiable

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Description

• The Environmental Safeguards Adviser will ensure that sub-projects of the project are properly prepared and implemented in compliance with safeguard policies and other relevant social and environmental regulations and procedures. More specifically, the primary responsibility of the Environmental Safeguard Adviser will include:
• Provide oversight on the compliance of social and environmental safeguards policies in project preparation and implementation
• Providing recommendations and guidance on measures to enhance the effectiveness of the project implementation and achievement of the project development objectives through appropriately addressing the social and environmental issues of the project
• Predict the likely negative impacts of social and environmental problems and recommend appropriate safeguard measures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safeguard related plans
• Monitor progress in development/implementation of the project’s safeguards instruments
• Work with the SPCU and LPIU staff to ensure reporting, monitoring and evaluation fully address the safeguard issues of the project; providing a well-documented, evidence-based compliance reports to be incorporated into the project annual reports
• Ensure that negative social and environmental impacts of the project are minimized and where possible promote positive social and environmental impacts particularly for marginalized and vulnerable groups
• Ensure a strong pro-active Grievance Redress Mechanism and smooth relationship with communities
• Organize environmental, social orientation, awareness, and training for relevant staff of SPCUs
• Ensure that subprojects are screened as provided by the Project Environmental Social Management Framework (ESMF) and Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) process and procedures
• Review Environmental and Social Impacts Assessments (ESIAs) and or Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) and other environmental and social safeguards documents prepared by consultants to ensure compliance with World Bank Safeguards Policies and Government’s environmental regulations
• Support in the review of documentation pertaining to environmental and social compliance (including bidding documents, review on-site reports from contractors etc.)
• Contribute to project progress reports pertaining to overall implementation of environmental and social requirements of the project
• Coordinate with relevant Federal and States Governments for licenses and permits
• Advise project implementation on environmental and social implications and other crosscutting issues;
• Support development of social and environmental mitigation measures to incorporate social and environmental safeguards in all subprojects;
• Monitor implementation of mitigation measures, prepare and submit safeguards reports to SPECU and FPCU;
• Undertake other duties as directed by Project National Coordinator or as per the requirement of the project

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies or related discipline
• At least 5- years of relevant experience in conducting Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Resettlement Action Plans (ESIA, RAPss) and working knowledge of World Bank safeguards policies
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Good communication skill in English (both written and oral)
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of institutions systems for the environmental review and approval of development projects in the country
• Knowledge/experience in gender equality and women’s empowerment will be an added advantage.

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Description

The Environmental Safeguards Adviser will ensure that sub-projects of the project are properly prepared and implemented in compliance with safeguard policies and other relevant social and environmental regulations and procedures. More specifically, the primary responsibility of the Environmental Safeguard Adviser will include:

• Provide oversight on the compliance of social and environmental safeguards policies in project preparation and implementation
• Providing recommendations and guidance on measures to enhance the effectiveness of the project implementation and achievement of the project development objectives through appropriately addressing the social and environmental issues of the project
• Predict the likely negative impacts of social and environmental problems and recommend appropriate safeguard measures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safeguard related plans
• Monitor progress in development/implementation of the project’s safeguards instruments
• Work with the SPCU and LPIU staff to ensure reporting, monitoring and evaluation fully address the safeguard issues of the project; providing a well-documented, evidence-based compliance reports to be incorporated into the project annual reports
• Ensure that negative social and environmental impacts of the project are minimized and where possible promote positive social and environmental impacts particularly for marginalized and vulnerable groups
• Ensure a strong pro-active Grievance Redress Mechanism and smooth relationship with communities
• Organize environmental, social orientation, awareness, and training for relevant staff of SPCUs
• Ensure that subprojects are screened as provided by the Project Environmental Social Management Framework (ESMF) and Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) process and procedures
• Review Environmental and Social Impacts Assessments (ESIAs) and or Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) and other environmental and social safeguards documents prepared by consultants to ensure compliance with World Bank Safeguards Policies and Government’s environmental regulations
• Support in the review of documentation pertaining to environmental and social compliance (including bidding documents, review on-site reports from contractors etc.)
• Contribute to project progress reports pertaining to overall implementation of environmental and social requirements of the project
• Coordinate with relevant Federal and States Governments for licenses and permits
• Advise project implementation on environmental and social implications and other crosscutting issues;
• Support development of social and environmental mitigation measures to incorporate social and environmental safeguards in all subprojects;
• Monitor implementation of mitigation measures, prepare and submit safeguards reports to SPECU and FPCU;
• Undertake other duties as directed by Project National Coordinator or as per the requirement of the project

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies or related discipline
• At least 5- years of relevant experience in conducting Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Resettlement Action Plans (ESIA, RAPss) and working knowledge of World Bank safeguards policies
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Good communication skill (both written and oral) in English
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of institutions systems for the environmental review and approval of development projects in the country
• Knowledge/experience in gender equality and women’s empowerment will be an added advantage