International Medical Corps (IMC) Graduate recruitment in Abuja and Maiduguri, April 2015
International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian non-profit
organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through
health care training and medical relief programs.
Established in 1984 by
volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private,
voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian organization. Its mission is to
improve the quality of life through health interventions and related
activities that build local capacity in undeserved communities
worldwide, IMC started operations in Nigeria with a focus on building
the capacity of local health system and communities and ensure the
provision of quality, accessible health and nutrition care for children
under five years.
The Government of Nigeria declared a state of emergency (S0E) in
Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states in the northeastern part of the country
in 2013. Since the SoE was declared, there has been a significant
increase of internally displaced persons in the northeast. International
Medical Corps has launched an emergency response in Northeast to assess
and address the needs of the affected populations.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Logistics Officer
Location: Maiduguri
Summary
- The Logistics Officer will be responsible to, and accountable
for assisting with the delivery of all logistics related activities in
accordance with International Medical Corps Logistics policies and
procedures.
Background and Experience
- Evidence of practical experience in logistics within the field
of supply chain management (basic procurement, clearance of cargo,
transport, warehousing, asset management, etc.)
- 2-3 years' experience in humanitarian emergency logistics
experience with an International organization V Provide some record of
experience of donor specific procedures, where possible.
- Certification in Humanitarian Logistics, B.A in Business Admin, Supply Chain Management or any other relevant field.
- Show some experience of the provision of support to supervisors
for the management of budgets and the ability to provide input to
timely, complete and accurate reporting.
- It is desirable to show some training skills to build national staff capacity, in the areas of supply chain management.
- Problem-solving skills, with an analytical approach.
- Ability to integrate and work well within multie-thnic and multicultural teams.
- Ability to work in harsh conditions,often in remote areas.
- Negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills.
- Valid driving license.
- Proficiency with MS Word and Excel (minimum requirement)
- Ability to speak English and Hausa
Job Title: Procurement Assistant
Location: Maiduguri
Summary
- The candidate will be based in Maiduguri and will provide all
necessary Logistics and Procurement assistance to project by supporting
the Logistics Officer in the delivery of Logistics and Operations
objectives of lMC in Nigeria.
Background and Experience
- HND, OND, NCE in Business Administration or related field
- 1 -3years' work experience
- Preferably NGO experience
- Fluency in English and Hausa
- Willingness to work in hardship area
- Team Player and ability to work with people of multicultural and diverse interests
Job Title: Wash Officer
Location: Maiduguri
Summary
- The WASH Officer will be responsible for designing, planning and
providing Technical guidance in the implementation of the WASH
activities in Maidugun, Borno State.
- He/She will closely work with partners, lDPs and all
stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of safe WASH services in the
assigned area.
Background and Experience
- Strong technical back ground in assessing the water supply systems.
- Technical knowledge on water quality control and management
- Experience in dealing with local contractors, Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel and power point),
- Excellent report writing, communication and analytical skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Technical design skills using AutCAD or ArchCAD, and WaterCAD or any other hydraulic modeling software
- 3 years' experience in Water, Hygiene and Sanitation with an NGO
Job Title: Cashier
Location: Maiduguri
Summary
- The Cashier is to assist the Finance and Admin Officer and
Finance Admin Director in ensuring that financial records comply with
donor regulations and IMC policies and procedures by accurately
processing and reviewing journal entries and vouchers, proper management
and control are maintained for all cash transactions and providing
support to achieve all Finance Department and audit requirements.
Background and Experience
- B.Sc/HND in Accounting or related fields
- Demonstrated capacity and willingness to learn and further an accounting career.
- Subscribe to high moral code of ethic.
- Fluency in English and Hausa.
- Willingness to work in hardship areas.
- Team player and ability to work with people of multicultural and diverse interests.
Job Title: Water and Sanitation Technician
Location: Maiduguri
Summary
- Under the supervision of the Wash officer, he/she will primarily
be responsible for supervision of rehabilitation and construction of
Water and Sanitation works in the field.
- He/she manages the day-to-day water and sanitation activities,
in collaboration with hygiene promotion assistants working in a signed
location in Maiduguri.
Background and Experience
- Diploma in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 2 years experience
- Degree with 1 year relevant work experience
- Must be well knowledgeable in Water and Sanitation implementation
- Must be fluent in English and Hausa language
- Experience and skills in supervising contractual work is an added advantage.
Job Title: Logistics Manager
Location: Abuja
Summary
- The Logistics Manager will be responsible for the management and
delivery of all Logistics related activities, in accordance with
International Medical Corps Logistics policies and procedures.
- Fundamental to this role is the ability to manage and motivate
assigned logistics team and engage with other mission or response staff,
external contractors and organizations therefore you are required to
have the skills to communicate dearly verbally and in writing, plan for
and deliver quality presentations and training, and produce timely
written reports.
Background and Experience
- 5 years practical experience in logistics within the field of
supply chain management (procurement, tendering, contracting, clearance,
transport, warehousing, asset management, etc.)
- Evidence of management of logistics systems.
- 3-4 field deployments; 2 to 3 humanitarian emergency deployments
and 3 to 4 international deployments; minimum 6 weeks in length
desirable but not mandatory.
- 3-4 years logistics humanitarian emergency logistics management with an International organization ( INGO, UN agency, etc...)
- Ability to plan for, and conduct training in all areas of
logistics for national and international staff (suitable to staff
knowledge level).
- Some record of experience with donor specific procedures.
- Certification in Humanitarian Logistics, Masters in Business Admin or any related field
- Experience of the provision of support to the management of
budgets and the ability to provide input to the timely, complete and
accurate reports.
- The commitment and some demonstrated training skills to build national staff capacity, in the areas of supply chain management.
- Good organizational and problem-solving skills, with an analytical approach
- Good interpersonal, management and leadership skills Evidence of
ability to work in a participatory manner with staff to assess needs,
implement and monitor activities
- Ability to integrate and work well within multie-thnic and multicultural teams
- Ability to work in harsh conditions, often in remote areas.
- Negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills
- Valid driving license
- Proficiency with MS Word and Excel (minimum requirement)
- Ability to speak fluently Hausa and knowledge of any other local language is strong advantage.
- Must be able to travel.
- Must be able to work in hardship environments.
Job Title: Hygiene Promotion Assistant
Location: Maiduguri
Summary
- Under the supervision of the hygiene promotion officer, he/she
will primarily be responsible for Hygiene Promotion activities in the
community.
- He(she manages the day-today Hygiene Promotion activities, with a
group of hygiene promotion volunteers working in a signed location in
Maiduguri.
Background and Experience
- Diploma in Public Health with 2 years experience
- Degree in Public health with 1 year experience
- Candidate should be experienced and conversant in Hygiene promotion at field
- Fluent in Hausa and English Language.
- Experience & skills in community mobilization is an added advantage
Job Title: GBV Manager
Location: Abuja
Summary
- The GBV Program Manager will lead the recruitment and training
of a new GBV staff Provide technical support to GBV staff and lead close
coordination with a community- based organization (CBO) partner to
ensure program quality and the achievement of program targets.
- The Manager reports to the Emergency Program Coordinator works
closely with GBV Technical advisor CBO Partner and supervises the Deputy
Program Officer and the Program Officer.
Background and Experience
- Bachelor of Arts and M.Sc in Social Science, Public Health, Human Rights or other related field
- 2-3 years professional management experience in community-based
Protection or GBV programming, preferably in an emergency context
- At least one year of experience supervising a large team providing direct services and/or working at the community level.
- Clear understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating trainings and workshops on Gender/GBV issues
- Familiarity with M&E system design and implementation.
- Experience writing reports for donors, governments, and the general public.
- Excellent drafting and oral communication skills in English.
- Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting.
- Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain
composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and
maintain attention to detail.
- Fluency in English and Hausa.
- Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with program design, including log frames, budgeting and grants/report-writing.
- Successful advocacy experience and strong presentation skills.
Job Title: GBV Program Officer
Location: Maiduguri
Summary
- Under the technical supervision of the GBV Program Manager and
day to day supervision of the Maiduguri team leader, the GBV program
Officer will lead on direct GBV program implementation in close
coordination with the local implementing partner and community
volunteers.
- The program Officer will directly liaise with the support
services in Maiduguri (Finance/logistics) to ensure GBV program supplies
are delivered in a timely manner to meet beneficiary needs.
- The program officer will also line- manage the deputy program Officer, also based in Maiduguri.
- The Program Officer is also expected to lead on coordination
with relevant key actors in Maiduguri including INGO, ministry of
health, and other community based organizations involved in GBV/human
rights work within his/her area of responsibility.
Background and Experience
- Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science, Social Work, Business, Public Health, Gender Studies, or other related field
- 3-5 years professional experience in social services sector
experience working with international non- government organizations in
sectors focusing on gender, women's empowerment, and/or violence
prevention
- Minimum 1-2 years program management level experience and/or professional experience
- Demonstrated experience in partnerships coordination and management of local sub granted organizations
- Demonstrated experience in capacity building for local organizations
- Strong understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women arid girls
- Demonstrated experience in developing and facilitating trainings
and workshops tailored for individuals from a variety of professional
and educational backgrounds; understanding of appropriate evaluation
approaches, metrics, and tools to determine the effectiveness of the
training in meeting target objectives essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Job Title: Hygiene Promotion Officer
Location: Maiduguri
Summary
Under the supervision of Team Leader, the Hygiene Promotion Officer will
be responsible to plan, implement and participate in hygiene campaigns,
to participate in the implementation of house to house Hygiene
promotion, and to prepare written material for the field, elaborate
clear and adapted messages for beneficiaries in the assigned area of
responsibility.
Background and Experience
- Strong communication skills, used to speaking in public and work with people from different backgrounds.
- Experience in hygiene promotion, work with local communities, children and vulnerable people.
- Experience in community mobilization and participation
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office), Fluent English language
(written, reading and writing), knowledge of Hausa will be a strong
advantage
- 2 to 3 years of experience working with an NGO.
Job Title: GBV Deputy Program Officer
Location: Maiduguri
Summary
- In close collaboration with the GBV Program Manager and GBV
Program Officer, the GBV Deputy Program Officer will lead the design and
delivery of targeted trainings for IMC staff; local partners and
community members based on assessment of gaps and needs within the
teams.
- The GBV Deputy Program Officer will also lead the assessment and
development of targeted capacity building plans for a community-based
organization (CBO). partner in Maiduguri, Borno State.
- He/She would be working closely with GBV Focal Point/Team
Leader, Community Mobilizers, community Outreach Workers, GBV Program
Manager and reporting to the Program Officer
Background and Experience
- Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science, Social Work, Business, Public Health. Gender Studies, or other related field
- 2-3 years professional experience in social services sector;
experience working with international non- government organizations in
sectors focusing on gender, women's empowerment, and/or violence
prevention
- Minimum 1-2 years program management level experience and/or professional experience
- Strong understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls
- Demonstrated experience in developing and facilitating trainings
and workshops tailored for individuals from a variety of professional
and educational backgrounds; understanding of appropriate evaluation
approaches, metrics, and tools to determine the effectiveness of the
training in meeting target objectives essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated experience in resources/needs assessment design and
facilitation, and/or development coaching for middle management and
field level staff are strongly preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of project management and monitoring
and evaluation tools; experience building capacity of local organization
in technical and organizational development areas strongly preferred
- Experience in working in partnership with or as part of a
network of local organizations, preferably women's rights organizations
Job Title: Finance and Admin Officer
Location: Maiduguri
Summary
- Finance and Admin Officer provides day-to-day financial and
administrative support on one or more pmgramslgranis, including the
processing transactions, adhere to donor regulations and IMC policies
and procedures, reporting, and assisting in financial analysis. Finance
and Admin Officer reports directly to Finance arid Admin Director
Background and Experience
- Minimum 2 years of relevant financial and admin experience in a non-profit organizations
- Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems.
- Experience in working with a large national staff team
- Must be able to carry out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the organization
- Knowledge of varied donor financial regulations is advantage.
- Experience in managing procurement and logistical procedures and policies
- Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills
- Can function effectively in a loosely structured work
environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with
numerous simultaneous requirements
- ICAN or any other related professional Certificate.
- Ability to speak in clear English and Hausa language is an additional advantage
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and
CV's with 3 referees that include current or former employers to:
[email protected] copy to:
[email protected]
Or
A hard copy address to:
Admin/Human Resources Officer
International Medical Corps,
Plot 3 Tsafe Road,
Off Sama Road,
Sokoto State,
Nigeria.
State position clearly in the subject field as applications without
appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received
after the above stated closing date will not be considered.
Note: This Position is Subject to Funding. Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted; female candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline Thursday 23rd April, 2015.