Career Opportunities at Africa Youth Growth Foundation

The Project

• With financing from the World Bank the National Malaria Elimination Project aims tocarryout full scale implementation of Malaria interventions in Edo State.

Job Purpose

• The Project Director will be the primary point of contact with regards to day‐to‐day activity implementation and management matters relating to the project.
• S/He will develop, lead, monitor and evaluate the assigned malariaproject(s).
• These involves effectively managing and reporting on the projects in line with the objectives, time frame and budget with a focus on system strengthening, training and coordination.
• Providing technical support, leadership and strategic direction, other important aspects of the role include managing and trainingstaff to meet quality standards in malaria interventiondelivery, encouraging beneficiary participation, liaising with other stakeholders and managing and training staff, and anticipating, planning, and contributing to the development of new project proposals and reports.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership of the assigned project(s), working to ensure short, mid, and long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries.
• Provide coaching and technical supervision to staff to develop ownership & full responsibility for the project.
• Continuously monitor and supervise nutrition activities, evaluating progress through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data, and involving the project team in analysis and taking appropriate action.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities according to AYGF, donor, and other time frames and formats.
• Assess the training needs of project staff and ensure that appropriate training is conducted.
• Develop and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent, and supportive communication structures with the assigned project team, AYGF in-country, and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, agencies, and other NGOs), with the objective of ensuring good cooperation and partnerships.
• Participate in project coordination meetings, AYGF internal training, and other working groups or meetings as required, representing AYGF and feeding back to the project staff and field managers on relevant issues.
• Ensure that all the programming supplies are procured in time for the smooth running of the project activities.
• Ensure the project is implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with AYGF, donor, country, and international standards i.e. Sphere and HAP standards.

Education and Experience / Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Nutrition, Public Health or Equivalent, Sociology, MBA);
• At least 10 years of experience managing development projects, preferably in African countries with a strong focus on field implementation;
• Experience managing projects with a focus on behavior change would be an asset; and
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English.

Skills / Competencies:

• Ability and willingness to manage project implementation.
• Knowledge and experience of malaria intervention/ primary health care principles and management.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills. Willingness to support others and to share the workload.
• Ability to work in partnership with government and other organizations’ staff.
• Strong communications skills (both written and verbal) in English.
• Independence, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Commitment to team working and understanding of how to contribute.
• Commitment to AYGF’s mission, values, and approach (includes child protection, equal opportunities, and health and safety).
• Excellent analytical and Organisational skills;
• Excellent level of computer literacy.

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Job Purpose

• Responsible for monitoring stock levels and overseeing the movement of incoming and outgoing goods.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual project procurement plans and monitor implementation;
• Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with AYGF Organisational policies and donor rules and regulations;
• Assist the Finance Manager with establishing internal control systems;
• Set up procurement processes, monitoring systems, and mechanisms to eliminate deficiencies in procurement;
• Review and verify all purchase orders for goods and contract services;
• Maintain and update all procurement files and transaction matrices;
• Identify logistical bottlenecks and propose ways to fill in gaps;
• Direct and supervise stockroom management practices to ensure no overstocking and losses;
• Monitor and track project asset inventories;
• Plan, organise and lead the bid solicitation processes including drafting and issuing Requests for Quotes, developing bid evaluation criteria, and guiding clients on processes.

Education and Experience / Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Sciences, or Social Sciences with training in Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management
• At least 6years of experience in procurement planning and management in private sector/international organizations(preferably NGO/INGO);
• Demonstrated experience in efficiently and efficaciously completing procurement of health-sector goods and commodities;
• Knowledge and ability to work on ICT tools for inventory management, logistics, and supply chain management;
• Knowledge of completing procurement in Nigeria or FCV countries;
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English;
• Strong credibility and integrity in this domain.

Skills / Competencies:

• Knowledge of local markets and vendors;
• Strong personal, supervisory, and time management skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent analytical and Organisational skills;
• Excellent level of computer literacy.