Latest Vacancies at Learning Through Skills Acquisition Initiative-LETSAI

Job Code  LTS/UNI/BOR/21/PRC 

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.

Contract duration: 12 months 

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 SWDC´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, 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 LETAI 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 5 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: demonstrate 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-assessments 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.

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Job Code  LTS/UNI/BOR/22/HR. 

/DUTIES

1.      Recruitment:

•  Maintain a database of budgeted positions viz-a-viz current status, number of vacant positions, and work towards providing suitable manpower for vacant positions.
• Get directions from the AM - HR and Admin about the new positions, contribute actively in planning the recruitment cycle of such new requirements and implement them.
• Completely responsible for recruiting the positions of Block Officers, Field Coordinators, Data Entry Operators, Office Assistant, Guest House Assistant, Tele Callers, and Help Desk Executives.
• Generate offer letters; contract letters for the selected candidates issue them.
• Collect documents from employees as per standard checklist
• Maintain the personal files of the positions mentioned above at the district level and update them regularly.

2.      Onboarding and Induction:

• Responsible for planning and ensuring systematic induction for all new employees of the designations.
• Ensure that the induction plan is signed off and filed in the personal file of all employees.

3.       Attendance and Leave management:

•  Track the attendance of all staff day-wise in provided excel format (or) in the Spine Software as per organization requirement and communication.
• Track leave database, eligibility, availed and closing balances of leaves for the district in excel format (or) Spine Software
• Provide this information on a monthly basis to the Manager for payroll input.

4.      Salary Processing / Payroll

• Provide payroll inputs such as attendance summary, leave summary, other deductions to payroll employee-wise in the specified format for processing payroll.
• Review and updating of data in software on a regular basis

5.      Employee data

• Maintain the complete database of all employees in payroll in specified excel sheet / Spine Software and update them regularly with any changes
• Maintain and update the organograms for the district along with the master data of employees

6.       Performance Management

• Track Probation reviews with timelines and ensures outcomes are communicated formally through letters.
• Communicate the process of annual / midyear appraisals, receive, verify the forms and share the consolidated outcome in specified formats.
• Ensure that contract renewals are done in a timely manner.

7.      Employee Separation

• Ensure resignation letters are received for employees who intend to leave.
• Conduct exit interviews in specified formats and share with Manager HR and admin on a monthly basis.
• Follow up on the clearance certificate and ensure the final settlement is done within the standard agreed timeline.

8.      Data Management

Maintain the HR files such as employee personal files, recruitment files, PF related documents at the district level

9.       Employee Engagement

• Coordinate and manage a wide range of employee engagement activities on a regular basis
• Collaborate with Manger on programs/activities that will maximize employee engagement and satisfaction
• Organize and facilitate the monthly – quarterly – half-yearly – yearly staffing reviews
• Support the various functions during the onboarding of new joiners to ensure the orientation process is properly completed.

Preferred Education Background:

Bachelors or Masters in Human Resources, or Social Sciences,

Preferred Work Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in HR/compliance for GBV, Admin 
• A career in a non-profit organization will be an asset

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Job Code  LTS/UNI/BOR/22/SNF

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintaining financial records.
• Handling accounts payable and receivable.
• Contacting clients about transactions and invoices.
• Handling queries related to accounts.
• Checking invoices.
• Resolving accounts to the general ledger
• The Finance Officer duties will also include processing of financial transactions
• Ensure that financial transactions and reconciliations are processed in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensure financial reports are timely provided according to financial guidelines i.e. monthly.
• Maintain financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements, and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports.
• Select and enter data from a wide variety of documents, verifying accuracy by checking sources, making necessary calculations, and assuring inclusion of all relevant data.
• Advice and assist staff members on all aspects of travel claims and other financial matters, calculate and paid after authorization of due for claims and services.
• Keeping inventory for office consumables
• Support program activities such as vendors selection processes, quotes, etc
• Assist in signing and collection of program attendance sheet
• Making photocopies of transactions and storing for office use.
• Oversee stationeries usages
• Record all assets and liabilities in the cash book on a weekly/monthly basis and follow properly their settlement.
• Ensure that all payments of suppliers are cleared on time
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of all assets/liabilities in the assigned state.
• Ensure that the withholding taxes are well calculated, recorded in the cash book, and paid monthly.
• Follow up on the staff statutory and taxes payment on a monthly basis and ensure that all receipts are collected and archived.
• Collect the tax clearance certificate or credit notes when the payment is done.
• Other duties as assigned. Participate in audits preparation/execution (compilation of audit requirements)
• Provide feedback and enhance internal controls to satisfy audit requirements; take part in providing data and records during the audit process; reports immediately on irregular spending
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting
• Must possess a second class upper/upper credit
• Candidates with ICAN or ACCA qualification or its equivalent is preferred
• Additional professional certifications or postgraduate qualification is an added advantage
• 2-3 years experience in finance-related roles
• Proficient in the use of Quick book accounting software
• Ability to develop financial budgets for donors
• Strong computer skills.
• Experience in an NGO on a UN government-funded project is required.

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OPEN POSITION/NO: GBV Officer/ Case Management supervisor (2)

POSITION CODE: LTS/UNI/BOR/22/GCM

PROJECT DURATION: 12 months

PROJECT LOCATION: DIKWA AND SHANI

Addressed to the Human resources Manager and include the position code and position on the subject of your mail.

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 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 caseworkers 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.

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POSITION CODE: LTS/UNI/BO/22/MHP

PROJECT DURATION: 12 months

PROJECT LOCATION: DIKWA AND SHANI (Borno state)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 18th February 2021

Addressed to the Human resources Manager and include the position code and position on the subject of your mail.

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.
Duties / Responsibilities

• Support the timely rollout of MHPSS activities, overseeing project planning, and implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting in the area of responsibility under supervision of MHPSS program coordinator.
• Ensure compliance with LETSAI and donor requirements, including those related to procurement, budget utilization, and human resources, maintaining close contact with relevant LETSAI support units.
• Support the mapping of MHPSS services in Dikwa, focusing on the vulnerable groups.
• Support the design and implementation of MHPSS assessments, analyze problems/gaps, and propose/prioritize timely programmatic responses to mental health and psychosocial issues identified.
• Apply for MHPSS program standard operating procedures (SoPs), to strengthen and systematize LETSAI MHPSS activities.
• In coordination with the Program Coordinator and other relevant colleagues/units, recruit, train, and ensure the close technical supervision of LETSAI MHPSS staff.
• Support the development of strategies and curricula to strengthen the MHPSS capacity of governmental and non-governmental service providers and implementing partners of LETSAI.
• Ensure coherence between MHPSS activities, programming, and the overall LETSAI response in the area of responsibility, proposing adjustments when needed to maximize the collective strategic impact of different activities.
• Represent LETSAI at MHPSS working group meetings and other relevant fora, developing partnerships with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to ensure strong coordination, information sharing, and government involvement in the area of responsibility.
• Implementing psychosocial activities and providing psychological consultations on regular basis.
• Ensure all work with clients is confidential and that ethical practices are observed.
• Document client data accurately in the intake forms and ensure they are under lock and key.
• Ensure that the MH Data Tool is accurately updated on a regular basis.
• Participate in the interpretation of the analyzed data on trends.
• Participate in the preparation of accurate reports for all Psycho-social related activities.
• Assess the beneficiaries’ psychological condition by using psychological tools to detect the vulnerable cases and ensure psychological follow-up.
• Actively participate in weekly supervision meetings.
• Assist in the development of referral networks between partners implementing GBV and implementation of referral pathways.
• Ensure gender and protection mainstreaming within all project activities.
• Undertake duty travel as required.
• Producing timely progress reports, including both quantitative and qualitative information, on MHPSS activities and clinical case studies
• Submitting timely MHPSS data to program coordinator.
• Being in charge of the MHPSS materials and making the liaise with the Supply Chain for the procurement of the needed activities items

 Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Education:

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Counselling, Social Science, Mental Health, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience. or
• University degree in the above fields with 4 years of relevant professional experience

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in project management and reporting (required).
• Experience in the design and/or implementation of MHPSS interventions in conflict and/or post-conflict settings (required).
• Proven ability to supervise, train, and direct staff and manage operations in complex post-conflict contexts (required).
• Experience in liaising and building effective partnerships with donors, government authorities, and/or other national/international institutions, such as research institutions and local and international NGOs (required).
• Experience in capacity building of local organizations and/or government partners (desired).
• Advanced knowledge of MHPSS provision in community-based programs (desired).
• Demonstrable knowledge of political and humanitarian issues and/or work experience in Iraq or the middle-east is an advantage (desired).

Languages:

Excellent command of English, Kanuri and Hausa is required.

Working knowledge of Kanuri 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.