Latest Vacancies at The International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Requisition ID: req7082
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Sector: Monitoring & Evaluation
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No

Job Overview/Summary

• The purpose of the M&E Officer position is to coordinate the collection, compilation, consolidation and analysis of data to track programs/ projects activities, monitor progress and support impact measurement. 
• S/he will also conduct development research, engage in reflective practice and generate lessons from projects/program and prepare M&E plans for the sector or NUTRITION. 
• S/he is responsible for establishing and ensuring better data management systems for the core program s/he assigned for and coordinates the proper and timely evaluation of project objectives/impact.  S/he will supervise, coach, and mentor the NUTRITION Assistant M&E Officer/s. 
• S/he will ensure the existence of accountability mechanisms and devise a strategy for program staff participation in M&E activities. 
• The position holder will closely work with front line staff and volunteers. 
• S/he also will work closely with the M&E unit on technical matters and reports to the M&E Manager and will have dotted line report to the Senior NUTRITION manager.

Responsibilities
Program/project design and learning:

• Participate in program/ project design specially in developing log frames;
• Design, develop and continuously update project M&E, and impact measurement tools and systems on timely fashion;
• Develop and make sure all the projects in the sub-sector has tested monitoring tools that capture both program activity and indicators progresses;
• Take part in diagnostic studies, evaluations and surveys;
• Organize periodical ongoing sector level review, reflective practice, evaluation and progress monitoring events by involving communities and local partners;
• Organize panel monitoring and/or similar M&E events to ensure accountability to the target community, with relevant stakeholders including communities and ensure their dissemination to concerned parties;
• With support from the M&E Manager and M&E Coordinator, establish and maintain project level information management system;
• Design a strategy to collect filed level information required by IRC, donors and/or stakeholders;
• Proactively ensure networking and sharing of lessons from the core program with strategic partners and other stakeholder including government;
• Ensure that learning from previous projects is incorporated into project design where applicable;
• Coordinate synergy and cross-learning among different projects and programs;
• Cross fertilize learning among projects by regularly producing (compiling) summary monitoring reports and sharing to staff and partners.

Monitoring and evaluation:

• Track progress against monitoring work plans;
• Coordinate the field level community participatory monitoring and evaluation, reflective practice and impact measurement;
• Ensues the on time execution of projects major monitoring and evaluation events including but not limited to baseline survey, mid-term evaluation, final evaluation, data quality audit and field supervision;
• Provide technical assistance to staff and partner organization on information management system, proper data collection and record keeping;
• Provide consistent, supportive supervision to strengthen staff performance as necessary to meet monitoring objectives;
• Update M&E plan timely and provide feedback to program staff on status and quality of implementation.
• Assist with monthly and/or quarterly performance indicator analysis, including generation of reports as well as presentations for staff related to on-going performance;
• Conduct regular data verification exercises to ensure reporting and collection of quality data;
• Verify entered data for completeness, correctness, and consistency and follow up on any data quality issues;
• Document findings from data quality audits and store in project files to ensure collective and sustainable access;
• Actively participate in and contribute to M&E team activities, system assessments, development and implementation of new systems and/or tools aimed at strengthening overall M&E practices at IRC Nigeria;
• Closely work with staff to ensure they follow correct procedures and criteria during beneficiary registration;
• Take part in the recruitment of enumerators and survey consultants;
• Provide M&E inputs for reports written during project implementation;
• Periodically leads reflective practice forums at field office/ project level and compile lessons from project implementation processes.

Information management and reporting:

• Establish and maintain project information management system;
• Submit data set to update country office wide program database on monthly basis;
• Compile regular project monitoring report, including lessons learned, prepared by different projects and application of evaluation recommendations;
• Ensure all projects have downward/ forward accountability mechanisms and works with project staff to make sure its implementation;
• Compile quarter, biannual and annual tabular and narrative reports (as required by project stakeholders) on projects’ accomplishments by cost and alert the management for special deviations form the plan.

Capacity building and supervision:

• Assist local partners in designing monitoring and reporting tools and establishing database management systems.
• Organize orientation for front line staff, partners’ staff and volunteers on the monitoring tools and train them how to use data for decision making;
• Let the front line staff and volunteers understand IRC’s program principles and the bigger picture, in general;
• Coach, mentor and supervise Assistant M&E Officer/s,
• Assist her/his subordinate/s in completing performance management activities including: performance planning, monitoring, and annual performance appraisals;
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor
• Perform other task related assignment proposed by his/her supervisor/s

Key Working Relationships:

• Position Reports to: M&E Manager
• Indirect Reporting: Nutrition coordinator/Nutrition Managers
• Other Internal and/or external contacts: describe the nature of departments or groups the position influences or requires support from to accomplish objectives.
• Internal: M&E Coordinator, Nutrition Coordinator, Snr. M&E Manager, Nutrition Managers/Officers and M&E team

Qualifications

• Degree in Statistics, Computer Science/IT/, Public Health or any other related field;
• Excellent computer skills are required (particularly Advanced Microsoft Excel, Access and Word);
• At least two year experience working in monitoring and evaluation preferred;
• Strong data collection, analysis, and report writing skills required;
• Ability to work independently, think analytically and take initiative in solving problems;
• Ability to communicate technical issues effectively;
• Familiarity with log frame analysis and M&E plan;
• Experience in conducting assessment;
• Desirable – Nutrition background and Working with highly vulnerable and displaced people would be added advantage;
• Good verbal communication skills in local languages and working knowledge of English;
• Most importantly, commitment to IRC values and principles;
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with groups of diverse backgrounds.
• Language Skills: Must be able to communicate and write in English. Local language is an added advantage

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Requisition ID: req7044
Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Sector: Human Resources
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No

Job Overview/Summary

• The HR Intern will play an important role in supporting the HR Operations team but also have the opportunity to recommend improvements and impact real change.

Key Working Relationship:

• Position Reports to:  Admin/HR Officer

Major Responsibilities

• Filing of NHF, Health Insurance form, Time sheet, leave request and all staff document to their respective files.
• Assist in updating files, scanning of document and scanning and photo copy of payroll document, labeling of all staff files accordingly.
• Assist in hotel and accommodation tracking and payments
• Assist with onboarding and orientation of new hires
• Tracking of leave request form, staff movement, timesheet, contract tracking and travel document and document for payment.
• Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures, and communicates through word and example a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.
• Support recruitment exercise including sorting, long and shortlisting of applications
• Support in creation of new staff personal files
• Updating the existing personal files, ensuring that they all have the necessary information
• General organization of HR Office documents/paperwork
• Arrangement of hotel bookings and reservations for national and international staff to the field office after receipt of approved /filled Travel Authorization Forms(TAF’s)
• Ensure that all hotels booking’s are made in writing and copies of booking/accompanying TAF’s are available in Admin Office for record/tracking purposes.
• Processing and reconciliation of accommodation and  hotels bookings related payments by COB every Friday.
• Track and monitor all IRC offices and homes administration and maintenance
• Assure that all facilities are well functioning, including housekeeping, office supplies, electricity, maintenance and repair, internet and other communications functions in the field office.
• Assure proper use and functionality of office equipment.
• Maintain proper records of all correspondence.
• Assist in procurement and distribution of monthly airtime by 30 of each month for new month distribution.
• Regular supervision of Cleaners and Cooks in the GH and Offices.
• Any other official duties assigned by the supervisor

Learning Outcomes:

• Opportunity for an understanding and inner-working of Global HR in an international non-profit setting
• Strengthen communication skills and understanding cultural sensitivities
• Demonstrate leadership skills while working in a team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Good understanding of full-cycle recruiting
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Candidate should have the desire to learn about all aspects of HR
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills, including ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to communicate fluently and effectively in English, Hausa and or Kanuri
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills: the ability to multi-task, learn quickly, and work independently and productively in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment
• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s program in Human Resource Management, Public Administration or recent graduate

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Sector: Protection and rule of law

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria

SCOPE OF WORK:

The IRC is implementing a protection program featuring strengthening of community based protection structures, capacity building, protection monitoring, information dissemination and referral services. The IRC is also building capacity of government authorities, local organizations and local communities around protection mainstreaming and protection monitoring. The protection program is currently implemented in the NE states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe 

Under the supervision of the Protection Officer, the Community Engagement and Information Assistant will work closely with the Protection Assistants to ensure the smooth implementation of protection programming in the areas of operation. The Community Engagement and Information Assistant will have the lead role of mobilizing local communities and conducting awareness raising sessions and other community engagement activities. The Community Engagement and Information will be the focal points in the establishment and oversight of community based feedback and complaint mechanisms in target communities. 

The Community Engagement and Information Assistant will be based in Maiduguri. S/he reports to the Protecttion Officer.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Protection Officer in planning, coordination, execution and monitoring of the capacity building and information dissemination activities such as training, production of IEC materials, information dissemination planning etc.
• Take lead in mobilizing target communities for protection and other IRC related activities.
• Engage community members in design, planning, executing, and monitoring of community based protection activities.
• Work closely with other IRC staff to create awareness and conduct information dissemination activities.
• Participate in the design, planning, and execution of protection activities in the area of jurisdiction.
• In coordination with other Protection staff, take part in identification of new target locations.
• Participate in data collection, vulnerability screening and assessment such as community needs assessment including identification of beneficiaries in need of assistance.
• Be the link between IRC Protection staff and the target local communities.
• Establish, oversee and manage community feedback mechanisms in target locations.
• Hold community meetings with key stakeholders to identify community needs and concerns
• Take lead in budgeting of all community engagement related activities in consultation with the Protection Manager.
• Support Protection Officers in identifying and selecting most vulnerable individuals.
• Support referral process by notifying Protection Officers of key Protection issues and concerns identified in target areas.
• Establish good working relationship with relevant stakeholders such as camp officials, local community leaders, traditional leaders etc.
• Ensure that information collected on target beneficiaries is disaggregated by age and sex.
• Keep record of all community engagement activities implemented and relevant stakeholders in target communities.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly work plans as well as preparation and submission of weekly and monthly reports. 
• Attend regular internal Protection sector meetings.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• University degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field.
• 2 years’ experience implementing protection programming including experience in emergency or post-conflict project management
• Demonstrated experience using international human rights standards in protection programming
• Excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, flexibility, ability to improvise, team player.
• Experience in using community based and participatory approaches.
• Experience in community mobilization and awareness creation.
• Experience in working in remote and hard to reach areas with limited amenities
• Ability to live and productively work under stress and in insecure and harsh environments while maintaining a sense of humor.
• Must be female with knowledge of the local language (Kanuri and Hausa)

Standards of Professional Conduct

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

Working Environment

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.