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OPEN POSITION/NO: Monitoring and evaluation officer 1

POSITION CODE: LTS/UNI/BOR/21/ME

PROJECT DURATION: 3 months

PROJECT DONOR: UNICEF

PROJECT LOCATION: DIKWA (Borno state)

About LETSAI

Learning through Skills Acquisition Initiative (LETSAI) is a youth led, women and girl-child focused, non-profit organization established in June 2015 and registered in 2018 with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). LETSAI particularly targets women, youths and children, as well as the most vulnerable members of the society; it addresses protection issues through sustainable livelihoods, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention and response, provision of psychosocial support through women groups and counseling sessions, and women empowerment interventions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The “Increasing Access to Comprehensive and Gender-Responsive Services for Children and Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State” (ACCESS- G), the project is funded by UNICEF under the Small Scale Funding Agreement (SSFA) which will be for duration of three (3) months. Under the supervision of the project coordinator, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer shall be responsible for the overall collection, summarizing, compiling, dissemination, storing and timely reporting of all forms data generated from the ACCESS-G Project with a key focus on submission of timely, qualitative and quantitative reports to the Program Management Team, donors and relevant stakeholders. Specifically, the M&E Officer will be in charge of managing project data including the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS) data. He/she will conduct program assessments to support GBV prevention interventions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Program design and implementation

• Participate actively in the implementation of M&E processes by providing technical support and checking quality.
• Harness, adapt and roll out tools and technological innovations for collecting and analyzing data with an aim of improving the ACCESS-G project
• Participate in developing an M&E Plan, M&E work plan and indicator tracking matrix, in line with the project’s thematic standards and practice.
• Generate program monitoring, reporting and information management plans
• Pioneer the development, review and utilization of data collection, monitoring and reporting tools
• Participate actively in the enforcement of Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC) and Quality Improvement (QI) measures for all field program interventions
• Support fellow team members in capturing and documenting best practices and success stories for learning, reference and dissemination
• Generate programme information and dash boards for tracking and depicting progress on programmes and strategy implementation against targets and key milestones
• Initiate data analysis and action planning meeting with program teams to review data trends and overall project performance
• Maintain a tracker of key action points agreed at review meetings and disseminate progress of implementation
• Work with the field teams to ensure that program indicators are tracked through regular field visits
• Review all reports to ensure that data provided is reliable and accurate and that target indicators are met and explanations provided where indicators are not met;
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Program monitoring, reporting and evaluation

• Plan and organize Weekly, quarterly joint and participatory Routine Data Quality Assessment (RQDAs) and data analysis to guide action planning meetings.
• Develop and manage database system for monitoring and evaluation and generate periodic reports to inform and guide program.
• Ensure accurate and timely collection of program data from the field
• Participate in planed surveys, either internally or externally (through consultants) to promote own capacity building and enhance the quality of the survey reports generated
• Provide quality assurance, including data verification, on all reports and information produced by the project by editing and consolidating all reports
• Synthesize and summarize trends in program monitoring data including those generated from evaluations across programming pillars that can be used to inform programming.
• Participate in writing monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Support the development and strengthening of an effective GBV referral system and coordination mechanisms
• Support the preparation of GBViE advocacy materials.
• Conduct continuous program assessments on prevention and response to SGBV and provide constructive feedback to inform quality interventions
• Keep a schedule of internal and donor reporting and ensure teams adhere to the timelines and reporting templates
• Support evidence based learning across LETSAI through maintaining an up-to-date record of planned and on-going operations/action research, facilitating learning and reflections and ensuring documentation and dissemination.

Coordination, Representation and Advocacy

• Represent LETSAI at the field inter-agency M&E coordination forums.
• In collaboration with Communications and documentation Officer, design knowledge management products to be shared with internal and external audiences.

Staff Development

• Provide input in defining and developing and/or reviewing the M&E Standards.
• Build capacity of local stakeholders and project staff in relevant M&E topics, including data dissemination and use for program improvement.
• Build the capacity of the project staff and support them to effectively introduce and maintain effective project M&E systems and processes.
• Support the Project Coordinator in the development of new proposals and concept notes for women protection and empowerment program.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Statistics or Population Studies or Postgraduate training in Monitoring and Evaluation is essential.
• A minimum of 4 years‟ experience in a similar position involving data collection, documentation and reporting
• Demonstrable experience in producing good quality documents for different audiences and managing GBV& CP information management systems.
• Ability to collect, analyze and produce good quality data and information
• Proven skills in data management with concrete knowledge of open source tools such as ODK collect, KoBo Toolbox or CommCare platforms
• Computer literacy with possible advanced Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms PowerPoint and Ms access
• Knowledge in computer statistical packages (EPI INFO, SPSS and Stata)
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff
• Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory survey/research methods
• Experience in use of data to inform decision-making, planning, and performance monitoring
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation skills.
• Strong management skills (Managing, motivating and developing staff)
• Team player.
• Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions
• Must be flexible and culturally sensitive.
• Proficiency in the English, Hausa and kanuri

Standards of Professional Conduct:  LETSAI and LETSAI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the LETSAI Code of Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, LETSAI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality: LETSAI is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.

Nigerian nationals are encouraged to apply.  International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Nigerian NGO Sector.

LETSAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that Learning through Skills Acquisition Initiative (LETSAI) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.​​​​​​

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OPEN POSITON/NO: GBV Officer/ Case Management supervisor (1)

POSITION CODE: LTS/UNI/BOR/21/GCM

PROJECT DURATION: 3 months

PROJECT DONOR: UNICEF

PROJECT LOCATION: DIKWA (Borno state)

Job Description

The “Increasing Access to Comprehensive and Gender-Responsive Services for Children and Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State” (ACCESS- G), the project is funded by UNICEF under the Small Scale Funding Agreement (SSFA) which will be for duration of three (3) months. The GBV/ Case Worker supervisor  will supervise GBV screening services, holistic case management to survivors, while ensuring improved quality of health and psychosocial support, support in development of functional referral networks that enhances survivors’ ability to receive confidential, safe, and timely services that meets their needs.

Job Summary

The GBV Case Worker Supervisor will be responsible for the overall supervision of case management services and other response activities implemented as part of the GBV program in Dikwa Borno state.

Case Workers will directly report to the Case Workers Supervisor.

Technical Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the project Coordinator, provide technical oversight and capacity-building through training, mentorship and on-the-job support for case workers on case management and referrals
• Work closely with the project Coordinator to understand program goals and to meet expectations.
• Supervise case management of Gender Based Violence incidences and ensure proper documentation, assessment, case plan implementation, follow up and information management of all GBV cases in line with GBVIMS+.
• Organize weekly case management meetings with case workers and support staff in managing critical/complex cases.
• Represent LETSAI GBV program in case conference meetings with other service providers (Health, safety & security, protection, legal, etc.) and share experiences in managing critical cases.
• Contribute to the development of monthly outreach plans with other staff and community volunteers based on GBV case trends and ongoing needs of women and girls.
• Ensure community outreach on services available to GBV survivors.
• Contribute to proposal development activities (narrative and budget) through the provision of information and data on community feedback on ongoing projects and assessment of emerging needs.
• Contribute to the development of referral pathways to ensure a community perspective is included. Ensure referral pathways are shared and understood within the community.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Document and share relevant information that will inform the development of case studies and or success stories of the program.
• Maintain positive coordination and relationship with other partners in the field to promote holistic approach to GBV case management.
• Participate in GBVIMS taskforce working meetings and share written minutes with the GBV Coordinator.

HR Management & Administration:

• Supervise and mentor GBV Case Workers
• Support the orientation, on-going development/training and builds capacity of GBV Case Workers.
• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within LETSAI and amongst beneficiaries served by LETSAI
• Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, probations reviews and annual performance reviews.
• Provide regular performance feedback to staff and where necessary work with Human Resources to document staff performance issues and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Ensure timely submission of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports in collaboration with Case Workers and the Monitoring and Evaluation team
• Contribute to donor reports as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly and annually) on activities, indicators and achievements.
• Complete and share GBV data via GBVIMS tools and submit to the GBV Coordinator.

Finance:

• Plan procurement of case management supplies to ensure smooth and timely implementation of activities.
• Ensure that receipts are submitted in a timely manner and are properly and completely filled out with as much supporting documentation as possible.

General:

• Refrain from making false promises and commitments to the beneficiaries and work in the best interest of the LETSAI ACESS –G Project.
• Foster a team spirit among GBV staff that is conducive to all staff improving their skills and knowledge base.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop the LETSAI / ACESS-G project.
• Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within LETSAI and amongst beneficiaries served by LETSAI.

Compliance & Ethics:

• Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout LETSAI
• As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of LETSAI’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards
• Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Qualifications & Experiences

• University Degree in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, etc.
• Two to three years of experience in GBV case management including providing psychosocial counselling for survivors of Gender Based Violence.
• Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls.
• Strong background of human rights and familiarity with practical challenges faced by displaced and other vulnerable persons.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times.
• Experience conducting assessments and a willingness to help plan assessments;
• Interest in building staff capacity through trainings, coaching, mentoring, etc.;
• Ability and willingness to work during irregular working hours when needed
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) Hausa and Kanuri is a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff and other stakeholders.

Standards of Professional Conduct:  LETSAI and LETSAI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the LETSAI Code of Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, LETSAI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality: LETSAI is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.

Nigerian nationals are encouraged to apply.  International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Nigerian NGO Sector.

LETSAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that Learning through Skills Acquisition Initiative (LETSAI) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.

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OPEN POSITON/NO: PROJECT COORDINATOR

POSITION CODE: LTS/UNI/BOR/21/PC

PROJECT DURATION: 3 months

PROJECT DONOR: UNICEF

PROJECT LOCATION: DIKWA (Borno state)

Job Description

The “Increasing Access to Comprehensive and Gender-Responsive Services for Children and Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State” (ACCESS- G), project is funded by UNICEF under the Small Scale Funding Agreement (SSFA) which will be for duration of three (3) months. The Project Coordinator will ensure holistic coordination between the different services provided, working and managing all staffs and consultants and reporting back to the Executive director while ensuring improved quality of health and psychosocial support, support in development of functional referral networks that enhances survivors’ ability to receive confidential, safe, and timely services that meets their needs.

Key responsibilities

• In Collaboration with LETSAI Staff Field Team and Other Stakeholders of CP/GBV Specialists, the CP/GBV Coordinator will be responsible for the following
• Support in Programme Design, Development and Implementation:
• To support in leading rapid and detailed child-led CP/risk mapping and GBV safety audit assessments in project target areas; identify barriers and risk faced by children and women and determine priorities, immediate activities, and required resources;
• Leads the preparation of ongoing situation reports, periodic updates and analyses, by compiling and analyzing data, and related information in overall IDP and Host communities, with a specific focus on child protection/GBV, and prepare written inputs accordingly to inform effective program planning, development and management. Support efforts to ensure gender/sex disaggregated data and inputs relevant to LETSAI program are collected, analyzed and reported on in a regular manner.
• Undertakes field visits to project areas, to assess local conditions and monitor progress. Establishes contact with community groups and partners to keep abreast of emergency situation. Collect information, identify problems and constraints in order to ensure effective project delivery.
• Design, prepare, monitor and evaluate projects in the GBV and child protection in partnership with civil society, Partners, Donors and government actors.
• Establish effective leadership for the GBV and child protection sub-working groups, map existing activities and undertake protection gap analysis, support the elaboration of Standard Operation Procedures and standardized tools, promote data collection and management, build capacity of LETSAI staff.
• To provide timely feedback on the ongoing activities and propose amendments as needed and way forward/mitigation measures to challenges faced;
• To contribute to proposal development (narrative and budget) by providing relevant inputs on CP/ GBV related aspects in close coordination with the technical unit and project management team as well as engaging in resource mobilization efforts to support joint programming;
• To contribute to the development of the CP/GBV program strategic direction for responding to the needs of women, girls, boys and men;
• To provide technical support to revise and develop contextualized training and IEC materials and coordinate/facilitate the use of these materials during training and community awareness sessions on CP/GBV;
• To perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop Plan programs;

Monitoring, Implementation and Reporting:

• To work closely with LETSAI MEL Unit to ensure that implementation and monitoring of activities are implemented in a coordinated and phased manner, in accordance with agreed guide lines, best practices and policy;
• To ensure that ethical, confidential and sound data collection and information management systems are in place for appropriate CP/GBV analysis, planning, evaluation, and advocacy in accordance to LETSAI´s Data Security Policies;
• To identify and raise technical challenges staffs face in the delivery of GBV/CP relevant activities and services and propose tools and mechanisms to overcome them in a timely manner;
• To lead the development and facilitation of trainings/workshops as well as Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and reporting systems and approaches focusing on GBV related topics;
• As required, to provide technical support through developing sessions to support the implementation of the project’s activities including adaptation and upgrading of GBV/CP evidence-based tools and systems;
• To lead and support the development of M&E Framework and monitoring & evaluation plan for CP/GBV related activities and indicators and ensure adherence to the plans and systems;
• To develop and roll out training plans and facilitate trainings for the community GBV/CP service providers/ Staff on monitoring, referring and reporting GBV related cases based on the assessed needs in collaboration with the Advocacy and Data management units;
• To support and monitor the referrals of cases as per the inter agency SOPs and referral pathways;
• To plan and undertake regular monitoring visits and meetings with relevant stakeholders in the targeted areas in assessing the protection trends, patterns and advise on the prevention and response strategies;
• To support the analysis and reporting on programme and project progress and trends in terms of achieving results, using existing monitoring and evaluation tools and introducing new mechanisms and systems; identify constraints and resource deficiencies, and recommend corrective action;
• To consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to Relevant units as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for Plan programs;
• To coordinate and support timely delivery of quality project and financial reporting and ensures adequacy with finance and activities;
• To lead the development and implementation of regular, participatory assessments/feedback and complaint surveys and mechanism with and for affected communities in accordance to LETSAI regulations, GBV/ Child Protection in Emergency Minimum Standards, Core Humanitarian Standards as well ensuring the alignment with already established systems and policies available;
• To provide inputs and consolidate weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports on the protection related activities, training and meetings and contribute thigh-quality LETSAI and donor reports on activities, indicators and achievements, as well as best practices and lessons learned;
• To maintain effective and efficient oversight, quality control and reporting systems and processes that ensure regular field monitoring and modifications as required.

Coordination and Communication:

• To attend regular calls, meetings, etc. as required by LETSAI;
• To coordinate with the Communication and Advocacy officer to ensure that all media related activities are in line with the Do No Harm approach and interagency guidelines and to support resource mobilization efforts by contributing to proposal preparation and development of communication and advocacy materials and related engagements;
• Through advocacy and policy dialogue, including through GBV, Child Protection, Protection coordination frameworks, work to facilitate the understanding of the importance of addressing issues indicate above by all stakeholders, including through national and local level planning and investment frameworks.
• Promote knowledge management including through drafting/finalizing inputs into LETSAI Protection programme documents and reports, including donor reports, sharing good practices, lessons learned, and knowledge/information exchange with all partners on response, and harnessing knowledge institutions resources and partnerships as appropriate.
• Build and maintain for overall project tasks on planning, budgeting, and staffing requirements on achievement by Ensuring project goals and Outputs achieved and met
• To share relevant information with the teams in accordance with confidentiality regulations and policies; establishing and supporting the development and revision of the proper and sound documentation and data filing system;
• To regularly attend relevant meetings, Case Management meetings at appropriate levels to contribute to the coordinate of case management responses across agencies at field level;
• Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including donors (if required), government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors.
• In line with Child protection and GBV SOP for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Gender based Violence in Emergencies, consolidate existing assessments on the GBV situation and/or work with relevant agencies and the displaced and host populations to conduct relevant participatory analyses of GBV.

Human Resources – Staff supervision and Development

• To maintain open and professional relations with all the team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions and different task assigned to them;
• To coordinate and/or implement training and briefing of LETSAI Work in Host communities, and other key stakeholders on CP/GBV and/or related issues;
• To lead and support the orientation, on-going development/ refresher training and capacity building of CP/GBV Staff when required on CP/GBV referrals and gender responsive services on GBV related activities;
• To ensure refreshers and learning sessions are carried out as needed;
• To ensure that all LETSAI policies are upheld including Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Guidelines for Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Settings, Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, GBV Case Management Standard Operating Procedure and Core Humanitarian Standards Grant Planning & Implementation;
• Ensure timely completion and submission of regular program and staff reporting and annual performance reviews, as appropriate

Technical qualification and Expertise Requirements

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology, Public/Community Health, Human Rights or another related field;
• Minimum of 3 years (GBV And CP) of progressively responsible experience in implementing child protection and/or Gender Based Violence and/or Women´s Empowerment and/or, preferable social work and/or case management in humanitarian, post-conflict recovery and/or development settings;
• Sound knowledge of gender issues in humanitarian and/or development settings, particularly GBV, including relevant international human rights, principles and established international standards (ex: CPMS, GBVIMS, SGBV, etc.);
• At least 2 years of direct experience in working with and providing services to children at risk of abuse, exploitation and violence, providing gender-sensitive and child-friendly counseling services, and/or developing/implementing referral pathways and case management systems;
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building trainings
• Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response as well as prior trainings in gender and GBV issues and their application in humanitarian, conflict, recovery and development settings;
• Experience working with case files and databases and providing regular documentation preferred
• Strong experience in CP and GBV in humanitarian or refugee settings, community-based child protection and child and youth participation required;
• Strong understanding of gender and ability to engage on gender equality issues;
• Good Experience in utilizing internationals tools such as: GBV Standard Operating Procedures; GBV Information Management System; IASC GBV Guidelines; IASC Gender Handbook; GBV Coordination Handbook; Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies;
• Prior experience in counselling and psychosocial support will be an asset;
• Experience in developing methods, tools and programs/interventions in collaboration with government agencies, civil society, and private organizations/institutions.
• Experience of conducting assessments in emergency contexts.
• Experience of training on relevant technical areas with a variety of audiences.
• Experience of multiple managing grants and donor’ reporting requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviors Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Excellent understanding of Protection/Child Protection and GBV in emergencies programming
• Experience designing and rolling our trainings to diverse audiences;
• Experience working with partners, Donors and government to implement programming desired;
• Strong knowledge and experience in training with good facilitation skills and ability to organize and implement trainings on sensitive topics;
• Strong knowledge in planning, monitoring, evaluating Project/programs and ongoing developments in evaluation tools and processes for protection projects;
• Knowledge and experience in M&E and participatory learning approaches.

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with very good command of spoken and written English and Somali
• Excellent interpersonal qualities and the ability to work with people from a range of backgrounds, promote teamwork, flexible and able to handle pressure and conflict well in a calm and constructive manner;
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision from Executive Director and under pressure with competing priorities and deadlines and communicate clearly and effectively at all levels;
• Excellent negotiation, representation, and facilitation skills and the ability to work comfortably in a very sensitive environment;
• Strong organizational and work prioritization skills and attention to detail;
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively.
• Proven facilitation skills and demonstrated experience in leading joint group efforts;
• A passion for mission driven work and personal values aligned with those of LETSAI’s purpose and values;
• Behaviors (LETSAI’s Values in Practice)
• Strong commitment and adherence to humanitarian values and standards;
• Focused and striving for the delivery of programme;
• Cross-culturally agile;
• Aware of own strengths, weaknesses and pro-active in using feedback and self-development;
• Aware of impact on others and uses impact to create positive climate at work;
• Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to LETSAI’s core values and humanitarian principles;
• Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility: ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner;
• Awareness and sensitivity of self and others: demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner. Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress contexts and situations;
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive under pressure.
• Preparedness to work in uncertain security environments

Language Requirement:

Excellent Spoken and written fluency in English and Hausa.

Standards of Professional Conduct:  LETSAI and LETSAI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the LETSAI Code of Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, LETSAI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality: LETSAI is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.

Nigerian nationals are encouraged to apply.  International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Nigerian NGO Sector.

LETSAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that Learning through Skills Acquisition Initiative (LETSAI) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.

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OPEN POSITION/NO: Livelihood Officer/ one (1) position

POSITION CODE: LTS/UNI/BOR/21/LIV

PROJECT DURATION: 3 months

PROJECT DONOR: UNICEF

PROJECT LOCATION: DIKWA (Borno state)

JOB DESCRIPTION
The “Increasing Access to Comprehensive and Gender-Responsive Services for Children and Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State” (ACCESS- G), project is funded by UNICEF under the Small Scale Funding Agreement (SSFA) which will be for duration of three (3) months. The program seeks to recruit a Livelihood Officer (LO) to support the project with livelihood program activities at a local level government and community level in the target geography. The livelihood program activities shall strengthen early economic recovery activities and foster sustainable development while promoting protection and women's economic empowerment efforts in the target location.

Responsibilities:

• Collect baseline data, assess, identify and inform implementing partners on opportunity and gaps in livelihoods programs;
• Assist development of livelihoods programs in consultation with implementing partners and communities in the target geography;
• Ensure project activities target beneficiaries most effectively and identify new and better ways of livelihood assistance;
• Coordinate with the ACESS-G Project Coordinator, GBV/CP Officer, to integrate livelihoods activities and to add value to other project activity goals;
• Identify supply chain and markets for products produced as a result of the ACESS-G Project;
• Identify and develop opportunities for employment with emphases on gender equality and social inclusion;
• Support beneficiaries in setting up small businesses and incorporate them co-operative associations.
• · Assist in obtaining appropriate association certificates and business certificates/licenses, and assist with the opening of bank accounts for local communities in the project target geography;
• Identify existing private and public sector organizations working within the target geography to foster relationship and collaboration to achieve common goals and results;
• Foster partnership with the private sector to enhance livelihood program activities;
• Organize, facilitate, and supervise community mobilization activities in collaboration with implementing partners;
• Ensure participation with emphases on women’s economic empowerment programs for community training and capacity building needs;
• Identify arts and crafts opportunities and ensure access/linkage to supply chains and marketing;
• Identify skills and knowledge gaps in financial literacy and ensure necessary corrective measures are taken to fill the knowledge gaps;
• Identify potential conflicts and ensure appropriate conflict resolution training is in place to educate and create awareness on benefit-sharing associated with the livelihood programs as opposed to traditions and cultural values especially in dealing with gender equity;
• Formulate project proposals on cash-based intervention and help assist with writing work plans for cash-based interventions;
• Identifying weakness and strengths in the livelihoods activities and help assist to map the best way forward to enhance strengths and mitigate adverse impacts or weaknesses;
• Replicate successful livelihood activities in other projects sites as well as facilitating educational trips to learning sites;
• Keep track of baseline data, progressively update, monitor, evaluate and report the trend of livelihood activities;
• Write timely quality; weekly, monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual reports to management and the project t coordinator; and

Any other duties as directed by the project management team.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION: University degree in agriculture, economics, social sciences, development studies, or related fields.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: : 3 years of experience in agriculture and economic extension programs; Experience in working with remote communities familiar with the culture, norms, and beliefs; Familiar with appropriate community entry, community engagement process and is sensitive to diverse cultural settings; Experience in working in livelihoods, gender equity and social inclusion or related project implementation activities; Previous experience working in community affairs programs; Experience in public relations with the private and public sector.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proactive and creative approach in managing dynamic situations;
• Superb interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
• Excellent team orientation and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize;
• Proven experience managing community dialogues and working directly with beneficiaries;
• High integrity and willingness to conduct her/himself transparently and open to constructive criticism;
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality;
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to determine priorities and attention to detail a must;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, sound judgment, planning, team building, and group facilitation skills;
• Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player;
• Willingness and capacity to work in the field and travel frequently to project sites when needed;
• Proven experience in data collection, data input, and output systems, and data management systems;
• Strong programming experience in statistical analysis;
• Proven success in a collaborative, team-oriented environment;
• Proven experience in public relations, partnership, and liaison at different levels of government in dealing with diverse groups of stakeholders working toward shared goals and objectives;
• Sound knowledge of participatory program planning, stakeholder engagement, and participation;
• Familiarity with the importance of gender equality and social inclusion and demonstrated ability in the integration of gender equality and social inclusion in biodiversity conservation efforts;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and adherence to cultural sensitivity and diplomacy;
• Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision to deliver deliverable on time;
• Excellent conceptual, oral, and written communication skills; and
• Proficiency in English, Hausa, and Kanuri

Standards of Professional Conduct:  LETSAI and LETSAI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the LETSAI Code of Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  Following these values, LETSAI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and several others.

Gender Equality: LETSAI is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowance.

Nigerian nationals are encouraged to apply.  International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant with the Nigerian NGO Sector.

LETSAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Disclaimer:

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POSITION CODE: LTS/UNI/BO/21/CMW

PROJECT DURATION: 3 months

PROJECT DONOR: UNICEF

PROJECT LOCATION: DIKWA (Borno state)

Job Description

The “Increasing Access to Comprehensive and Gender-Responsive Services for Children and Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State” (ACCESS- G), project is funded by UNICEF under the Small Scale Funding Agreement (SSFA) which will be for duration of three (3) months. The Case Worker (CW) will offer GBV screening services, holistic case management to survivors while ensuring improved quality of health and psychosocial support, support in the development of functional referral networks that enhance survivors’ ability to receive confidential, safe, and timely services that meet their needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and care for survivors of GBV and age-appropriate specialized support and care for adolescents, male and child survivors of GBV, including counseling and case management.
• Ensure proper documentation of reported GBV incidences through the utilization of GBVIMS tools.
• Ensure the safety of survivors is guaranteed by adhering to GBV guiding principles and use of survivor-centered approach.
• Support in developing and strengthening referral networks and monitoring the referral pathway to improve survivors’ access to GBV.
• In consultations with women and girls, develop and support the implementation of a series of age-appropriate and group emotional and social support activities for women and girls, with an emphasis on meeting the needs of survivors of GBV and strengthening support networks among women and girls.
• In consultations with the GBV officer, develop and implement/share monthly response plan and GBV key issues based on case trends to disseminate information on services available and referral pathways.
• Make routine follow-up of GBV cases referred to ascertain their wellbeing and services received.
• Prepare and submit weekly & monthly reports as required and incorporate supervisors’ feedback promptly.
• Participate in awareness creation and prevention activities on GBV.
• Participate in the development of procurement and spending plans and work plans to ensure the successful implementation of programs.
• Ensure supplies/resources are requested promptly for timely implementation of program activities including manage/prepare contingency program stock supplies where necessary.
• Monitor and track utilization of program supplies and resources to ensure efficient use of available resources.
• Ensure tracking of key program indicators and progress through the utilization of GBVIMS, M&E data collection, and indicator tracking tools.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification

• Diploma in Social Work / Social Sciences / Counseling/psychology / health or other related field preferred. A degree in similar fields would be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years experience in the direct provision of counseling and psychosocial support to survivors of GBV, including child survivors.
• Clear understanding, including demonstrated positive attitudes on gender inequality, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls STRONGLY preferred.
• Excellent listening  and observation skills, including the ability to create trust, support, respect, and interact with survivors of all ages, background, and diversity
• Ability to lead, train, supervise, and motivate other GBV staff and local partners in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
• Has a positive and professional attitude ability to work with minimal supervision and in a hardship area.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal working hours when necessary.
• Knowledge of English and Hausa is a must (knowledge of Kanuri will be an added advantage)
• Clear understanding of GBVIMS will be an added advantage

Standards of Professional Conduct:  LETSAI and LETSAI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the LETSAI Code of Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  By these values, LETSAI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and several others.

Gender Equality: LETSAI is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowance.

Nigerian nationals are encouraged to apply.  International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant with the Nigerian NGO Sector.

LETSAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that the Learning through Skills Acquisition Initiative (LETSAI) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.

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POSITION CODE: LTS/UNI/BO/21/FPO

PROJECT DURATION: 3 months

PROJECT DONOR: UNICEF

PROJECT LOCATION: DIKWA/ MAIDUGURI (Borno state)

Job Description

The “Increasing Access to Comprehensive and Gender-Responsive Services for Children and Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State” (ACCESS- G), the project is funded by UNICEF under the Small Scale Funding Agreement (SSFA) which will be for duration of three (3) months

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

• Provision of project support services;
• Provision of support to financial monitoring and reporting;
• Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
• Under the supervision of the Project Coordination, The Project Procurement and Finance Officer has overall responsibility for planning, organizing, executing and reporting on all financial and procurement transactions of the project. Specifically, she/he will:
• Manage project cash controls as well as maintain book keeping up-to-date;
• Ensure maintenance of the general and subsidiary ledgers;
• Track expenditure and maintain relevant cash reserves;
• Ensure all expenses of the project are within assigned project budget;
• Oversee the preparation of all financial statements, invoices, proposals, etc., of the project as required;
• Ensure account receivables and payables activities are performed accurately and timely;
• Ensure that financial transactions of the project are properly updated and recorded;
• Manage the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, expense reports, etc.;
• Ensure data integrity in all financial reporting;
• Update financial records of the project with recent transactions and changes;
• Perform finance analysis, reporting and management tasks of the project;
• Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues;
• Review financial paperwork and procedures and make appropriate changes;
• Ensures the timely delivery of quality project products at the lowest possible cost;
• Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with UNICEF and LETSAI rules, procedures and regulations;
• Elaborate proposals and implementation of cost saving and reduction strategies in consultation with Project Coordination Unit;
• Conduct a comparative analysis on supplier prices;
• Review and evaluates the performance of the suppliers;
• Carry out all necessary procurement activities and ensure proper processing of assigned customer orders;
• Verifies that the required quantity of order is within the agreed budget;
• Collaborate with Project Coordination Unit when processing the orders;
• Submits final invoices to the Project Coordination Unit;

Perform other duties as required.

Impact of results:

The key results have an impact on the execution of the ACCESS-G project, support services management in terms of quality and accuracy of work completed.  Accurate data entry, presentation of information and client-oriented approach enhances LETSAI capability in provision of project support services.

Competencies

Communicating information and ideas:

Communicating clearly and effectively. Seeking to understand the ideas of others. Facilitating and encouraging open communication. Creating an environment for open communication. Inspiring and persuading others.

Ethics and values:

Taking actions that are congruent with what he/she says. Reliably delivering on promises and honoring commitments made. Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UNICEF /LETSAI in actions and decisions. Demonstrating an appreciation of differences in values and learning from cultural diversity. Moves from demonstrating sensitivity to encouraging full participation, to leveraging diversity. 

Knowledge sharing/continuous learning:

Taking responsibility for self-learning and development. Actively seeking learning and career development opportunities. Promoting organizational learning and knowledge management. Building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.

Organizational awareness:

Understanding, building and using formal/ informal systems and contacts in a complex organizational and global environment to obtain results. Moves from an ability to use organizational services to assist others, to applying corporate thinking and applying judgment, to building support and finally, demonstrating political acumen.

Self-management and emotional intelligence:

Managing moods, responding effectively to stress, situations of ambiguity or crisis. Managing relationships with others to achieve mutual benefits. Building an emotionally intelligent organization.

Working in teams:

Working effectively with colleagues in ways that allow the achievement of shared objectives. Building teams both within existing organizational structures and outside of them. Creating team spirit and unity of purpose across the business unit. 

Functional competencies:

• Building strategic partnerships: Establishing, maintaining, and utilizing a broad network of contacts. Building partnerships and strategic alliances. Leveraging the resources of national governments and other development partners;
• Client orientation: Understanding and meeting or exceeding client needs. Anticipating and addressing client needs and concerns. Developing innovative approaches to meeting client needs. Ensuring overall provision of quality services to clients;
• Job knowledge and technical expertise: Demonstrating and applying professional and/or technical expertise/knowledge of the post or discipline. Focusing on the knowledge and skill areas necessary to effectively perform the functions of the post. Identifying and seeking to expand knowledge and improve work processes;
• Conceptual innovation in the provision of technical expertise: Supporting LETSAI’s advocacy by developing innovative and creative approaches to the provision of technical expertise. Moves from research to analysis to developing innovative and creative approach to conceptual leadership and championing conceptual innovation;
• Creating visibility for LETSAI/supporting LETSAI’s capacity to advocate: Ensuring that LETSAI has the visibility and corporate image it requires as the key development actor;
• Design and implementation of management systems: Ensuring that LETSAI has the internal management systems it requires as the key development actor; 
• Innovation and marketing new approaches: Enhance existing processes or products. Developing original and innovative ideas and approaches;
• Integration in a multi-disciplinary environment;    
• Promoting accountability and results-based management: Monitoring and promoting practices, procedures and systems that support accountability and results-based management, while also influencing change in the organizational culture;
• Results-based programme development and management. Effectively managing core and non-core resources to achieve LETSAI development results.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business/financial management or a related discipline with a recognized accounting certification or is working towards an accounting certification.

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant work experience that demonstrates increasing levels of responsibility and includes at least two (2) years of experience in a similar setup;
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word software is required, and computerized accounting systems (e.g. the TOMPRO, FINEXPP) is desirable;
• Familiarity with contract and financial procedures of LETSAI/UNICEF is preferred, and knowledge of Government of Ghana administrative procedures is desirable;
• Possess good organizational skills and able to work independently;
• Good writing and speaking skills in English are required; and the ability to communicate in a local language would be beneficial;
• Good interpersonal skills, proficient in interacting with Government officials, with international organizations and grassroots level community members;
• Experience in working and collaborating within governments is an asset.

Language Requirements:

Excellent knowledge of English including writing and communication skills and knowledge of one local language of the project implementation areas would be an asset.

Technology Proficiency:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Power point, Excel, Outlook, etc).

Standards of Professional Conduct:  LETSAI and LETSAI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the LETSAI Code of Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.  In accordance with these values, LETSAI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality: LETSAI is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowance.

Nigerian nationals are encouraged to apply.  International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Nigerian NGO Sector.

LETSAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that Learning through Skills Acquisition Initiative (LETSAI) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.