Job Vacancies at iMMAP Nigeria

Background

• The RRM Capacity Building Officer will facilitate training and capacity development sessions for the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) partners on different tools.
• The Capacity Building Officer will ensure regular training for partners’ information management and non-IM personnel to guarantee that the mechanism is updated as per the partners’ vision.

Description of Duties

• Conduct training needs assessments to establish priority needs and gaps in RRM information management capacity.
• Planning and scheduling of capacity building activities in consultation with key stakeholders and under the supervision of the senior technical advisor and the RRM Emergency focal point.
• Development of training and session plans, goals and objectives for RRM field teams and RRM partners based on identified gaps and capacity building priorities.
• Design and develop capacity building curriculum, syllabus, and learning materials.
• Organize and deliver/co-facilitate core and advanced training and capacity building sessions in Humanitarian Information Management, consistent with the needs of the RRM partners.
• Research, identify and develop appropriate training packages on emerging tools and innovative technologies that enhance partner ability for effective utilization of IM tools.
• Develop or identify training content and/or supporting reference resources such as presentations, practical exercises, and handouts to facilitate learning.
• Conduct pre-training, in-training and post-training evaluations for feedback, address challenges and impediments to effective learning, document and share lessons learnt.
• Train and provide technical support to the identified staff as needed on all Information Management tools and processes.
• Provide mentorship and support within the scope of the RRM capacity building plan.
• Draft RRM capacity building success stories for inclusion in iMMAP reports, newsletters and social media platforms, as well as other technical documentation as required. 
• Any other duties as required. 

Requirements
Education:

• An Advanced University Degree or equivalent experience in the fields of Humanitarian Studies, Information Management; Computer Science, or a related field. 

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in training or Information Management, such as working with databases, mapping, visualization, and design. 
• Intermediate/Advance level of Excel, Adobe Illustrator, QGIS/ArcGIS, and Kobo is a strong asset.  
• Sound knowledge of assessment methodologies is a strong asset. 
• Sound knowledge of humanitarian standards and codes is an advantage. 
• Fluency in oral and written English is required. 
• Good communication skills. 

Soft Skills:

• Understanding of the UN cluster/sector system and how it operates. 
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; is willing to learn from others.
• Planning & Organising: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. 
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. identifies clients’ needs and matches them with appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
• Representation: Where appropriate, represent the iMMAP in various formats. Maintain effective and positive contacts with the national and local government officials, international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and donor agency officials, when required. 
• Ability to understand and adapt to complex and dynamic situations.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Takes initiatives, manages own use of time and is self-motivating.
• Proven ability to work in teams.
• Flexible and creative. 

Software:

• ArcGIS
• QGIS
• Power BI
• Advanced Excel.

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Background

• The RRM Assessment & Information Management Officer (RRM-AIMO) will support the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) methodology design and will support in development and revision of assessments tools, in close collaboration with RRM partners, the IMWG, and other stakeholders.
• The RRM-AIMO will ensure regular training to partners’ assessment team to guarantee that data collected matches the RRM and UNICEF Emergency Unit standards in terms of quality, reliability, etc.
• He/she will manage the rapid production of different products such as maps and dashboards on targeted crises and issues as well as providing required inputs for the development of technical solutions.

Description of Duties
Review of IM methodologies and tools:

• The RRM-AIMO will be responsible to review the methodologies and tools used by the RRM, as well as the information processes in place.
• This review will be closely coordinated with the RRM partners and the humanitarian clusters.
• Based on the review, the RRM-AIMO will propose improvements that allow for easy implementation and rapid data collection.
• He/she will also monitor data collection to identify inconsistencies and offering solutions and best practices to address recurring issues.

Secondary Data Analysis:

• The RRM-AIMO will be responsible to aggregate data collected by partners (multisectoral assessments, interventions, post-intervention monitoring). The RRM-AIMO will be responsible to analyse RRM data, identify and address information management gaps, and facilitate information sharing between stakeholders in the northeast of Nigeria. He/she will identify new information and data requirements to support operations and partners of RRM.
• He/she will provide a regular analysis on collected data for RRM partners and UNICEF coordination. 
• He/she will support the development/revision of assessment / strategies, reports or new proposals Where possible and methodologically sound, the RRM-AIMO will perform analyses on this data to detect trends in interventions and to identifyways to measure the performance of the RRM.
• The RRM-AIMO will explore secondary data to nourish this analysis.

Requirements
Education:

• An Advanced University Degree or equivalent experience in the fields of Humanitarian Studies, Information Management; Computer Science or related field. 

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in Information Management, such as working with databases, mapping, visualization and design. 
• Intermediate/Advance level of Excel, Adobe Illustrator, QGIS/ArcGIS, and Kobo is a strong asset.  
• Sound knowledge of assessment methodologies is required. 
• Sound knowledge of humanitarian standards and codes is an advantage. 
• Fluency in oral and written English is required. 
• Good communication skills. 

Soft Skills:

• Understanding of the UN cluster/sector system and how it operates. 
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailor’s language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; is willing to learn from others.
• Planning & Organising: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. 
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. identifies clients’ needs and matches them with appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
• Representation: Where appropriate, represent the iMMAP in various formats. Maintain effective and positive contacts with the national and local government officials, international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and donor agency officials, when required. 
• Ability to understand and adapt to complex and dynamic situations.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Takes initiatives, manages own use of time and is self-motivating.
• Proven ability to work in teams.
• Flexible and creative. 

Programmes:

• ArcGIS
• QGIS
• PowerBI
• Advanced Excel

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Background

• PLRCAP “Promoting Local Response Capacities and Partnerships” is an initiative of the INGO Forum Nigeria (NIF), a hosted project of iMMAP.
• The initiative brings on board capacity strengthening experts sourced internationally and from the Nigerian private, development and humanitarian sectors to create and roll out an integrated training, mentorship and partnership program for Nigerian local and national NGOs working in its humanitarian contexts.
• With its partners and donors, including the Swiss and US governments, PLRCAP is developing an "NGO Support Hub" to provide holistic capacity strengthening support to Nigerian NGOs, including facilitated self -assessments and strategic action planning, tailor made training and mentorship, partnership and networking opportunities as well as finance, HR, Communications and Legal Services.
• The Hub is in its design stage currently, and looks forward to launching in 6 to 8 months.
•  NIF is an interagency network of international NGOs, established in 2014 to facilitate the coordination and cooperation of humanitarian aid and development between INGOs and among INGOs and external stakeholders including the Government of Nigeria, Nigerian civil society, UN agencies, diplomatic actors, and donors. specific
• PLRCAP is seeking an expert in NGO capacity strengthening and development, who has either worked for or with a Nigerian NGO, or who has supported or work in start social enterprises.
• The candidate would join a small team to help design and launch the hub, bringing both a strategic vision and business expertise to help ensure the relevance, effectiveness and sustainability of the hub.

Description of Duties

• The incumbent will support and effectively contribute to the initiation, planning, design, development and implementation of the PLRCAP Support Hub and the roll out of its services.
• The role also involves support to the effective partnership building and supporting the outreach and communication needs of the initiative with the support of the NIF communications team.
• Guided by PLRCAP Technical Lead and under the day-to-day supervision of the project manager, the Strategic Development and Partnership Coordinator will:

Provide leadership and strategic expertise to design and launch of the NGO Support Hub in Nigeria:

• Conduct background research, including understanding the needs of Nigerian NGOs, INGOs, and identification and
• Ensure the reach out to other similar initiatives for lessons learned and potential synergies/partnerships
• Develop the business and operational plans for the hub.
• Develop partnership terms and conditions, identify potential partners and conclude partnership agreements
• Design the capacity strengthening approaches and design with experts learning approaches and course offerings

Design and lead on the Hub Services, including pro-bono service offerings and paid training requests:

• Identify with partners/clients the training needs and required approaches,
• Source trainers, mentors and partners to meet these needs
• Ensure the planning and scheduling of capacity strengthening activities in consultation with key stakeholders
• Development of training and session plans, goals and objectives based on identified gaps and capacity strengthening priorities. 
• Design and develop capacity strengthening curricula, syllabi, and learning materials.
• Organize and deliver/co-facilitate core and advanced training and capacity strengthening activities consistent to the needs of the humanitarian partners. 
• Conduct pre-training, in-training and post-training evaluations for feedback, address challenges and impediments to effective learning, document and share lessons learnt.

Develop with the NIF communications team a PLRCAP communications strategy for the next two years and roll it out. 

• Create presentations, outwards facing communications tools, keep the website updated, etc.
• Ensure effective project and donor updates and reports
• Develop case studies, social media fields and think pieces/blogs to showcase the work of PLRCAP

Support the project manager in the development of the NGO World “Resource Center”.

• Identify user needs
• Assist in the sourcing and oversight of wireframe development and the building of the platforms.
• Actively fundraise for the initiative in cooperation with the PLRCAP Technical advisor and NIF Director, identifying potentially interested donors and develop the donor approach and effective follow up.
• Any other duties as required.

Requirements
Education:

• An Advanced University Degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields.

Experience:

• At least 8 years of relevant work experience and a background in non-profit, internationally-focused organisations;
• A prior experience and/or in depth understanding of capacity strengthening or advisory services to not-for profit or small and medium enterprises is required
• Experience in development, humanitarian, crisis recovery and resilience aspects is highly desirable;
• Experience working for or in an NGO or social enterprise is highly desirable;
• An appreciation of considerations on the needs of adult learners;
• Business and/or strategic planning experience is highly desirable;

Soft Skills:

• Understanding of the UN cluster/sector system and how it operates.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailor’s language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed;
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; is willing to learn from others; 
• Planning & Organising: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them with appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client;
• Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology;
• Representation: Where appropriate, represent the PLRCAP and/or NIF in various fora. Maintain effective and positive contacts with the national and local government officials, international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and donor agency officials, when required.
• Ability to understand and adapt to complex and dynamic situations;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Takes initiatives, manages own use of time and is self-motivating;
• Proven ability to work in teams;
• Flexible and creative.
• Languages: English.

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Background

• The RRM IM Officer will support and effectively contribute to the information management support to the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) in Northeast Nigeria.

Presentation

• The IMO is tasked to improve the accuracy of the data held by the RRM and to improve and effectiveness the distribution of materials.
• The IMO will support all goals and strategies of the RRM in its work with national partners, international partners, and applicable donor agencies.
• The IMO will develop and maintain constant and good contacts with RRM and humanitarian partners.

Operational:

• Manage the requests from partners coming to the RRM
• Provide the technical requested support to partners.

Technical activities may include:

• Map assistance coverage in specified area, analyze and report the potential gaps.
• Ensure timely preparation and generation of information products, and support on information sharing and dissemination.
• Create and/or adapt appropriate IM tools. As appropriate, design of data collection forms, ensuring that the purpose and use of all data collected is clear and easily collectable, highlighting where potential problems might arise; organise and manage the data input and initial analysis and presentation of data for the sector.
• Develop standard formats for, and regular output of publication of materials and statistics;
• Facilitate mobile data collection, form development and data management;
• Generate statistical reports, graphs, maps ;
• Manage, analyse, document data and information from other partners;
• Produce, share maps illustrating scale/coverage of assistance;
• Support the implementation of remote data collection exercises in support to the humanitarian community;
• Maintain data bases, provide data entry if required;
• Prepare relevant data analysis;
• Design and implement analysis methodology;
• Proactively analyze information from sector partners, government authorities, academia and other actors;
• Provide high quality research and analysis following an evidence-based approach and ensure thorough documentation of the methodology;
• Contribute to production of regular written reports and dashboards;
• Support new and ongoing needs assessments;
• Follow iMMAP's branding regulations required for marketing or branding of all iMMAP products and correspondence;
• Any other tasks related to information management that may be requested.
• Ensure close collaboration with the RRM partners, the IMWG partners and other intersectoral partners, working groups and sectors’ teams;
• Conduct any other activities as requested by the Senior IM Technical Advisor and the RRM focal point.

Requirements
Education:

• University Degree (Bachelor's Degree or Higher) in Information Science, Geographical Information Systems, Computer Science or other relevant field.

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of work experience in the field of Information Management is essential;
• Experience in data processing and analysis, creation of reports;
• Experience in the use of software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Adobe suites, PowerBI, Tableau;
• Experience in data collection process using XLSForm, Kobocollect, ODK or any other similar platform;
• Excellent command of Office suite applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint);
• Very good experience and skills in mapping;
• Solid demonstrated experience in database management development and administration;
• Fluency in English is required.

Soft Skills:

• Relevant experience in working with a UN agency or another humanitarian agency is desirable.
• A strong client service orientation.
• Experience in the area of emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, humanitarian/development environment, field coordination is an asset.
• Excellent inter-personal and general communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with local administrators, government, NGOs working with community projects and agencies involved in humanitarian or development activities.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision in a multi-cultural environment.