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Job Title: Media Development Specialist (x2)
GRM Job Reference: IP-05348-PRJ
Region: Africa
Country: Nigeria
Location: Kaduna, Lagos
Date Posted: 5/30/2013
Closing Date: 6/14/2013
Location/s: Kaduna (x1) and Lagos (x1)
Technical member of team, working together with the team in all aspects of programme development (planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, communications, etc) related to ‘Media-relations’ and ‘Media development’.
Direct support to select Media Houses, to improve quality of coverage on governance-related issues. To improve Voice & Accountability (V&A) from a variety of angles (relational, technical, institutional and legal), within the time-frame, budget and capacity of each state team’s programme.
Facilitation of joint working relations with ENABLE and other DFID/donor funded programmes at state level on ‘Media development’.
Technical support to the state team on M&E of Media.
Technical support to the federal team on direct dealings with the Media and on strengthening ‘Media relations’ and supporting ‘Media development’ in line with the strategic objectives of the federal team’s programme.
Liaison with Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), National Union of Journalists (NUJ), National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Correspondents Chapel (CC), etc.
Candidates must be able to provide experience of the following essential criteria.
Minimum of 5 years experience in Media Development
Minimum of 3 years work experience with State and / or National Media organsiations
Degree in Communications Media development or other relevant educational background
Experience working to improve Voice & Accountability, including relational, technical, institutional and legal with an International Donor Organisation or Int. NGO
Ability to develop Media relations
Provide either the North or Southern cluster of States a supporting role in up to 5 SAVI States
Understanding of all aspects of programme development, planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and communications
Job Title: Result & Communications Specialist
GRM Job Reference: IP-05347-PRJ
Region: Africa
Country: Nigeria
Location: Abuja
Development of communication materials in line with SAVI’s knowledge management and communications needs, with support and guidance from SAVI’s Communications Adviser (Deputy Team Leader-Technical) and key core Short Term-Technical Assistance: i.e. UK-based SAVI Results team.
Compilation of the programmes quarterly progress reports (QPRs), from information generated by the national team during quarterly reflection meetings and by the state teams through quarterly updating of their M&E databases.
Provide technical advice and mentoring, on the development of appropriate communications materials from knowledge gained by the programme. This will be for use in advocacy based on the requirements of various target audiences.
Collaboration with the M&E & Learning Adviser to validate the content of communications materials and with the M&E/Knowledge Management ICT Systems Specialist, on the use of appropriate information management systems.
Technical liaison, with the UK-based SAVI Results team, to provide an exchange of information and communications materials for further development and use in higher-level advocacy, targeting Abuja-based, UK and global audiences.
Candidates must be able to provide experience of the following essential criteria.
Minimum 5 years experience working in programme development and delivery
Degree in Communications/PR or similar discipline
Expertise in various IT Graphics and publishing programmes
Development of communications materials including editing and publishing reports/papers
3-5 years experience working with and alongside CSOs / The Media and State Legislature
Able to travel out of Abuja
GRM Job Reference: IP-05346-PRJ
Region: Africa
Country: Nigeria
Location: Abuja
Support the M&E & Learning Adviser in the establishment of state team M&E plans and databases in 5 states for generating the required data through interactions between the national team and state teams, between state teams and their local partners, and between local partners and stakeholders/state citizens.
Oversight of state teams’ practical application and adaptation of SAVI’s monitoring, evaluation and learning systems, in line with their state M&E plans, to ensure effective utilisation of state log-frames, monitoring, evaluation and learning tools/processes and M&E databases (i.e. compliance with systems developed).
Support the designated M&E focal person in each state (i.e. the state team member responsible for overseeing development and implementation of their M&E plan) to populate their M&E database.
Facilitation of feedback to the M&E & Learning Adviser on possible modifications and improvements to SAVI’s monitoring, evaluation and learning systems, to make them more user-friendly and fit for purpose.
Candidates must be able to provide experience of the following essential criteria.
Minimum 3 years experience working in Programme Development and Delivery
Degree in Social Development, Knowledge, IT Programming or similar discipline
Experience working with an International Donor Organisation or Int. NGO
Excel expertise and Data Base Management / Development
Able to travel out of Abuja in a supporting role into 5 SAVI states
GRM Job Reference: IP-05350-PRJ
Region: Africa
Country: Nigeria
Location: Niger
Assist the State Team Leader in programme implementation and support relations between SAVI management, State House of Assembly (SHoA) and Civil Society Organisation (CSOs), handling output 1, 2 & 3 as directed by the State Team Leader.
Support the Team Leader to implement the state agreed work-plan. Mentor and monitor working relations between the CSOs, SHoA and Media, involved in each component of the programme. Co-ordinate with other key partners working on the same/related issues in other DFID Programmes and other donor programmes in the State.
Candidates must be able to provide experience of the following essential criteria.
Minimum of 3 years experience working in Programme Development and Delivery
Degree in Social Development, Community mobilization, Political Science or similar discipline
Experience working with an International Donor Organisation or Int. NGO
Good interpersonal skills worked with CSOs / the Media and State Legislature
Proven experience of relationship management with key partners
Has worked in Niger (and its environ) and has commitment to the State’s development
Locations: Anambra (x1), Niger (x1), Katsina (x1)
Assist the programme with financial/administration by providing monthly returns to the National office.
Undertake all banking transactions in the state, including the management of petty cash and bank accounts.
Deduct (with-holding tax) WHT as prescribed by law and maintain a control account, also distribute WHT certificates to staff and contractors.
Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts and interest statements and request for top-up from Abuja.
Prepare monthly financial reports for the Finance and Operations manager.
Liaise with state team on financial procedures in accordance with SAVI financial guidelines
Facilitate capacity building of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on grant fund management when necessary.
Candidates must be able to provide experience of the following essential criteria.
Minimum 3 years experience as a Finance Officer or equivalent post
3-5 years experience in book keeping and management of imprest account
Degree in Finance, Accountancy or Professional Qualification
Experience working on similar sized Donor programmes
Has worked in Anambra, Niger & Katsina States and FCT Abuja
Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial forecasts
Minimum of 3 years experience working as an administrator with an International Donor Organization or Int. NGOMinimum of 3 years managing a busy office
Degree in Management or similar discipline
2 years experience working with logistics and procurement
Experience working with financial systems
Hands on experience of asset management and record keeping
Previous experience working Katsina state and has commitment to the State's development
Independent, self driven and able to multitask while maintaining the required level of attention to detail
Fluency in Hausa
Candidates applying without the following information will not be considered:
To apply for any of these role, candidates MUST send an A4 CV with the above essential information to christopher.morgan@grminternational.com on or before Friday 14 June, 2013.
Applicants who are to be considered will be contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date.
There is NO cost or charge levied for ANY SAVI application process
SAVI is Equal Opportunity Employer (which includes people living with disability). The Terms and Conditions of employment are commensurate with the levels of responsibility and experience
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