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Current Vacancies at INTERSOS, 20th September, 2018

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INTERSOS, is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: MHPSS/GBV Specialist Code: SR-49-552 Location: Maiduguri, with frequent mission on the ground Ngala, Bama, Dikwa and Magumeri (LGA), Borno State Reporting to: (hierarchical) Project Manager; (Technical) Protection Coordinator Supervision of: Direct supervision of 5 staff (nationals) Starting date: 15th October, 2018 Contract duration:12 months General Context of the Project General context of the project Since 2009, the Boko Haram driven crisis (herein, Armed Opposition Groups [AOGs]) has crippled north eastern Nigeria. The Borno State continues to be most the affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 26 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional. In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is proposing to continue provide services through a one-year integrated project that will address critical gaps in health, nutrition, protection and WASH services for a highly vulnerable population in host communities and IDPs camps in the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Ngala (Ngala-Gambaru), Bama (Bama), Dikwa (Dikwa), Magumeri and Kukawua LGAs, Borno State, Nigeria. In terms of health sector, INTERSOS intervention is articulated around two pillar:

• Reinforce the Health Systems, through train for health facilities staff including community health workers, nurses, nurse aids, and midwives on integrated management of childhood illnesses but also on screening for common outbreak prone diseases, case investigation and reporting mechanisms. INTERSOS will intervene for rehabilitation of health facilities structures and procurement of equipment for designated health activities as per the Basic Package of Essential Health Services. Mobile clinics will be organized to reach remote Wards of each targeted LGA.
• Improve reproductive health through provision of training and materials on GBV (included case management at heath facilities level), HIV counselling and testing and family planning

For what concern the nutrition sector of intervention, health facilities will be supported to introduce OTP services as part of a comprehensive CMAM program. In addition, INTERSOS will provide furniture; equipment and anthropometric tools according to caseload requirements to the identified health facilities, included mobile clinics ensuring that all identified SAM cases receive the required monitoring and therapeutic care. Both fixed health facilities and mobile clinics will benefit from the RUTF supply In terms of WASH, the action plan to enhance hygiene promotion and increased knowledge on safe hygiene and sanitation at health facilities level, but also to improve the environment health through the implementation of a solid waste management at health facilities level, introducing the necessary knowledge, materials and infrastructures for it. At community level, clean-up campaigns will be organized and supported through the provision of materials encouraging communities to actively participate to maintain a healthy environment and identify safe locations for waste management. Finally, concerning protection sector, the focus of the intervention will be on GBV identification, documentation and case management through individual and group PSS activities, while promoting awareness within the community and strengthening stakeholders knowledge and capacity in GBV prevention and response. General Purpose of the Position

• The MHPSS/GBV Specialist oversees the technical side of protection activities, carries out the project’s framework, ensuring compliance and operational quality

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• Develop, and supervise protection activities implementation in a timely manner
• Ensure adherence to workplans and M&E plans
• Contribute to timely submission of relevant reports to the leading agency as per the agreed reporting schedule
• Ensure data is collected regularly to respond to agreed indicators
• Contribute to project proposals development for the GBV sector in Borno State, in close coordination with the technical team, protection focal points, under the supervision of the Coordination of INTERSOS Nigeria;
• Carry out rapid assessments to investigate programming opportunities inside Borno State;

Programme Quality:

• In close collaboration and under the supervision of the Protection Coordinator (PC), capacity building of INTERSOS in PSS and GBV sector to meet GBV and PSS minimum standards in emergency programs. This includes training and mentoring of INTERSOS staff with technical assistance from the SME advisors.
• Provide technical support, insights for PSS and GBV activities and standards including via tools and methodologies to national and international staff.
• Guides the implementation of PSS programming with a focus on technical aspects and quality assurance through close monitoring, supervision, and training for national staff.
• Provide technical support to GBV cases documentation through GBVIMS forms/system.
• Contribute, under PC guidance, to strengthening INTERSOS Nigeria in the protection sector

Coordination:

• In close collaboration and under the supervision of the Protection Coordinator; Ensure 5W matrices are submitted to the State Clusters per the agreed reporting schedule
• In close collaboration and under the supervision of the Protection Coordinator; Represent the program with national authorities, non-state actors, UN agencies, NGOs, donors in Borno State and in Abuja;

Management:

• Execute managerial duties for national staff direct reports related to their employment life cycle (i.e hiring, training, performance management, coaching, ..)

Requirements Education:

• Relevant Degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender and/or women’s studies or other related field and/or or equivalent MHPSS/GBV working experience.

Professional experience:

• Relevant working experience of at least 3 years and previous humanitarian experience.
• Previous experience in Nigeria and/or Western and Central Africa is an asset

Professional requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in technical GBV case management and gender analysis. (including MHPSS PFA, GBVIMS)
• Good knowledge of the international standard on GBV and Protection
• Strong Leadership and inter personal skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills in highly complex emergency operations
• Knowledge of communication strategies and techniques
• Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Languages:

• Proficiency in English (conversation, reading and writing) required

Personal requirements:

• Willingness to accept basic living standard and frequent field missions
• Ability to deal with stress and demanding working environment
• Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: PSS/GBV Specialist Code: SR-49-672 Location: Maiduguri, with frequent mission on the ground Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Kukawa and Magumeri (LGA), Borno State Reporting to: Project Manager (Hierarchical), Protection Coordinator (Technical) Starting date: 1st April, 2019 Contract duration: 24 months General Context of the Project Since 2009, the Boko Haram driven crisis (herein, Armed Opposition Groups [AOGs]) has crippled north eastern Nigeria. The Borno State continues to be most the affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) . Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 26 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional. In response to DFID strategy of protection and transition to development in North East Nigeria, INTERSOS is partner in an NGOs Consortium, lead by Street Child, to respond to the urgent protection need of the most vulnerable population. The project will provide integrated community-based protection services in 14 LGAs Northeast Nigeria for 45,000 women, men and children with acute protection needs, and build resilience through the development of more inclusive and sustainable national protection mechanisms. In particular INTERSOS will focus on GBV prevention and response programme component, through a direct implementation approach of prevention and response, included PSS and case management in Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Kukawa and Magumeri (LGA), while it will be working with NNGO for capacity building , mentoring and monitoring to implement GBV survivors/GBV at risks identification, case management, prevention and awareness. General Purpose of the Position

• The PSS/GBV Specialist oversees the technical side of protection activities, carries out the project’s framework, ensuring compliance and operational quality.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• Develop, and supervise protection activities implementation in a timely manner
• Ensure adherence to workplans and M&E plans
• Contribute to timely submission of relevant reports to the leading agency as per the agreed reporting schedule
• Ensure data is collected regularly to respond to agreed indicators
• Contribute to project proposals development for the GBV sector in Borno State, in close coordination with the technical team, protection focal points, under the supervision of the Coordination of INTERSOS Nigeria;
• Carry out rapid assessments to investigate programming opportunities inside Borno State;

Programme Quality:

• In close collaboration and under the supervision of the Protection Coordinator (PC), capacity building of INTERSOS in PSS and GBV sector to meet GBV and PSS minimum standards in emergency programs. This includes training and mentoring of INTERSOS staff with technical assistance from the SME advisors.
• Provide technical support, insights for PSS and GBV activities and standards including via tools and methodologies to national and international staff.
• Guides the implementation of PSS programming with a focus on technical aspects and quality assurance through close monitoring, supervision, and training for national staff.
• Provide technical support to GBV cases documentation through GBVIMS forms/system.
• Contribute, under PC guidance, to strengthening INTERSOS Nigeria in the protection sector

Coordination:

• In close collaboration and under the supervision of the Protection Coordinator; Ensure 5W matrices are submitted to the State Clusters per the agreed reporting schedule
• In close collaboration and under the supervision of the Protection Coordinator; Represent the program with national authorities, non-state actors, UN agencies, NGOs, donors in Borno State and in Abuja;

Management:

• Execute managerial duties for national staff direct reports related to their employment life cycle (i.e hiring, training, performance management, coaching, ..)

Requirements Education:

• Relevant degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender and/or women’s studies or other related field and/or or equivalent PSS/GBV working experience.

Professional experience:

• Relevant working experience of at least 3 years and previous humanitarian experience.
• Previous experience in Nigeria and/or Western and Central Africa is an asset

Professional requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency in technical GBV case management and gender analysis. (including PSS PFA, GBVIMS)
• Good knowledge of the international standard on GBV and Protection
• Strong Leadership and inter personal skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills in highly complex emergency operations
• Knowledge of communication strategies and techniques
• Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Languages:

• Proficiency in English (conversation, reading and writing) required

Personal requirements:

• Willingness to accept basic living standard and frequent field missions
• Ability to deal with stress and demanding working environment
• Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply     Job Title: Project Manager (Protection/GBV) Code: SR-49-671 Location: Maiduguri, with frequent mission on the ground in Borno - Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Kukawa and Magumeri (LGA) - Yobe and Adamawa, Nigeria Starting date: 01/04/2019 Contract duration: 24 months Reporting to: Head of Base Supervision of: 55 staff (1 international) General Context of the Project

• Since 2009, the Boko Haram driven crisis (herein, Armed Opposition Groups [AOGs]) has crippled north eastern Nigeria. The Borno State continues to be most the affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 26 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno but have also revealed the extent of the crisis. In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional.
• In response to DFID strategy of protection and transition to development in North East Nigeria, INTERSOS is partner in an NGOs Consortium, lead by Street Child, to respond to the urgent protection need of the most vulnerable population. The project will provide integrated community-based protection services in 14 LGAs Northeast Nigeria for 45,000 women, men and children with acute protection needs, and build resilience through the development of more inclusive and sustainable national protection mechanisms.
• In particular INTERSOS will focus on GBV prevention and response programme component, through a direct implementation approach of prevention and response, included PSS and case management in
• Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Kukawa and Magumeri (LGA), while it will be working with NNGO for capacity building, mentoring and monitoring to implement GBV survivors/GBV at risks identification, case management, prevention and awareness.

General Purpose of the Position

• Full managerial and technical responsibility of the project implementation, including procurement, selection of staff, monitoring and financial supervision of expenditures against target activities.
• S/he will support trainings and will supervise all the activities in the field locations.
• S/he is responsible of regular donor reporting and attends technical coordination meetings.
• The incumbent work under overall supervision of the Head of Base and coordinate with the Senior Protection Advisor, who will ensure mentoring and monitoring for the project implementation.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• The PM manages, coordinates and supervises the project staff for the implementation of activities and services, ensuring timely and quality implementation and monitoring in compliance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures, International Principles and Guidelines as well as INTERSOS Fundamental Charter and Code of Ethics.

Project Management:

• Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the project, ensuring timely and quality delivery of services as per approved project's proposal,
• Ensure, in line with INTERSOS internal rules and regulations, Consortium lead and donor regulations and international humanitarian standard (such as SPHERE) the management of the project,
• Conduct regular field visits to assess program quality and progress toward objectives, facilitate collective problem solving with staff and other stakeholders to address challenges,
• Liaising with project consortium lead and consortium partners,
• Liaising with sector appropriate local government and authorities, non-state actors, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors at field site level, in coordination with the HoM;
• Plan and distribute tasks and workload among the teams, guiding their understanding of the issues linked to the Project and the Mission through regular working meetings and feedback, in order to ensure an efficient deployment of the resources and the achievement of the expected goals.
• Inform the field team on the instructions given by the Coordination Office promoting fluent, smooth written and oral communication and information flow and ensuring confidentiality and full compliance with security rules and medical ethics.
• Supervise the project material resources put at INTERSOS disposition in order to ensure a correct use and its longevity;
• Supervise all orders (medical and logistical) and the Project’s purchases as well as the financial indicators, with the support of the capital referents, in order ensure efficiency, adequate supply at the intervention sites and early detect deviations and its causes.
• Ensure appropriate budget management
• Monitor the risks and threats around the project(s), documenting the situation and analyzing the consequences of political decisions or negotiations in course;
• Proactively participate in relevant technical coordination meetings and working groups.

Staff Supervision:

• Provide technical supervision and guidance to medical team, both for the Mobile Team and the staff in the static facilities;
• Be responsible of the proper application of HR policies and associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, potential, detection, staff’s development and internal communication) in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activities s/he is accountable for.
• Identify training needs, provide individual follow up and coaching, carry out end of mission evaluation of the team members and lead internal communication initiatives in order to facilitate people’s integration and professional development and to maximize their capabilities and commitment to project’s goals.

Reporting:

• Developing regular reports, including Consortium lead reporting, donor reporting and the Project Appraisal Tool, ensuring accurate data collection and timely submission.
• Ensuring accurate data collection and reporting are submitted in a timely manner for all activities within the project.
• Elaborate the Project’s institutional memory, keeping written records (and file them) on its development, and updating INTERSOS Management Platform (IMP).

Requirements Education:

• University degree or equivalent level in Economics, Social Sciences or similar. Desirable degree in Project Management.

Professional Experience:

• At least 5 years of significant international experience in similar positions or in humanitarian sector;
• Extensive working experiences in Project Management
• Sound knowledge of PCM
• Robust knowledge of financial monitoring and reporting tools;
• Proficient knowledge of sectorial international guidelines and standards
• Experience in working with IDPs or refugees
• Essential computer literacy knowledge (word, excel and internet)
• Previous experience in management of protection/GBV projects
• Previous experience in Nigeria and/or Western and Central Africa is an asset

Professional Requirements:

• Sound personal organizational skills, including time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-tasking, prioritization of tasks, and working under pressure
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international multiethnic and multicultural environment
• Proven management and leadership skills;
• Ability to deliver high quality work in short periods of time
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility to respond to changing nature of humanitarian context and operational difficulties in the field;

Languages:

• Proficiency in English (conversation, reading and writing) required.

Personal Requirements:

• Willingness to accept basic living standard and frequent field missions
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders
• Strong attitude to take initiative, work autonomously and achieve effectively results
• Respect of INTERSOS mission and values.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply   Application Deadline 4th October, 2018.

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