Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) Job Vacancies in Nigeria today
Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a non-governmental organization founded in
2003 and became operational in the same year. JDF’s uniqueness lies in
her interventions including advocacy and services to single women and
their children, orphans and vulnerable children with special
considerations for those orphaned by HIV. JDF is located in Makurdi,
Benue State.
JDF is about to start the implementation of an integrated community case
management of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhea (iCCM) in partnership
with Christian Aid and funding from DFID/UKAid subject to signing of
contract agreement. In view of this, the organization is requesting
applications from only qualified candidates for the vacant position
below:
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Knowledge Management Officer
Location: Benue
Job Description
- The role will be responsible to develop, promote effective and
efficient monitoring and evaluation of programme activities, centered on
impact and outcomes; create conditions so that learning is fed into
programme decision-making across the 2 LGAs.
- Use participatory approaches to monitoring and evaluation for
effective project implementation and results. Encourage active knowledge
management and organizational learning needs using Monitoring and
Evaluation findings.
- The role will develop and strengthen Monitoring and Evaluation
systems to allow for effective, accurate reporting for decision making
and project implementation, encourage active knowledge management and
organizational learning needs using Monitoring and Evaluation findings,
communicate project successes and learning through traditional and
innovative approaches.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Degree, preferably in Statistics or the Social Sciences.
- At least 3 years NGO experience and knowledge of monitoring and
evaluation with good knowledge of public health management challenges in
Nigeria, particularly in the areas of research, implementation, project
management and community development programmes, as well as health
policy.
- Experience of monitoring, evaluation, research and Learning and
project/programme-cycle management approaches and tools - including
participatory planning.
- Understanding of reporting requirements of institutional donors such as DFID, Global Fund, EU and USAID.
- Hands-on experience supporting community based development
programmes. Experience of building the M&E skills and capacity of
others
- Knowledge and experience using statistical software such as
SPSS, Epi-info; STATA) and handheld digital data collection platform e.g
KoBo collect.
- Ability to use data management and information systems such as
DHIS and digital data platforms for real time data entry, analysis and
reporting.
- Ability to produce quality reports, case studies and health
advocacy briefs from analysis conducted on data sets and gathered
qualitative information.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent organization at state and local levels
Desirable Criteria:
- Ability to incorporate gender analysis and inclusion and community health work.
- Familiarity with DFID/UKAid funding and reporting requirements
- Experience working with government institutions and agencies in Nigeria
- Ability to produce case studies and advocacy briefs from analysis conducted on data sets and gathered qualitative information.
- Local language knowledge a plus.
- Remains energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change or strenuous demands.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate and work well in a team.
Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Benue
Job Description
- The role is responsible for financial record keeping and general
banking of project funds in JDF office. Monthly accounts and returns
are produced in a timely manner; reports are extracted from the
financial and administration systems to review the status of the budget
and the adherence to financial policies.
- The role will ensure that financial reports are of high
standard, in the right format and timely, policies and procedure are
strictly adhered in all procurement.
- The role will ensure compliance with financial policies and
procedures including reporting requirements and contribution made to
other team members in the development and implementation of community
based volunteers’ capacity development and training.
- The role will maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders through positive communication.
Requirements
Essential Criteria:
- Degree in Accounting or its equivalent
- Knowledge of financial standards required by donors, local financial standards and legal framework
- Experience in working with financial accounting procedures and
reviewing financial reports, creating and monitoring budgets and working
with compliance regulations.
- Considerable experience in delivering financial training using different methodologies.
- Experience in using Excel spread sheet and word processing packages and other account reporting tools.
- 1-2 years working experience in similar post for a local NGO or an INGO
Desirable Criteria:
- Knowledge of institutional donor requirements.
- Experience in dealing with institutional donor fund accounting.
- Experience in using computerised financial reporting tools.
- Qualified Accountant- professional certification
Job Title: Project /Logistics Officer
Location: Benue
Job Description
- The post holder will be responsible for ensuring effective
project implementation and management of ICCM commodities at community
and LGA levels.
- The post will manage collaborations with focal persons in the
LGA (CORPs, LLHFWs etc) and State CMS. S/he will provide technical
support on effective management of commodities including tracking of
commodities, compliance with storage and distribution, utilization and
reporting of logistics data. H/She will work with Christian Aid’s State
Programme Coordinator to ensure timely distribution of commodities to
health facilities.
- The role will be responsible for effective management of
commodities including tracking of commodities, compliance with storage
and distribution, utilization and reporting of logistics data, ensure
project activities are delivered on time, within approved budget and in
compliance with standard protocols, policies and national guidelines.
- The role will maintain strong relationships through effective
communication between organization, partners (donors and funders), LGAs
and Central Medical Store (CMS).
- The role will ensure compliance with financial policies and
procedures including reporting requirements and contribution made to
other team members in the development and implementation of community
based volunteers’ capacity development and training.
Requirements
Essential criteria:
- Degree in Basic Health or any related field. S/he must have at
least 3 years’ experience of working with an indigenous or international
NGO.
- Experience in strengthening health commodities logistics management systems at local and state level.
- Extensive understanding of the national response to health care
delivery and health policies, integrated community case management of
childhood illnesses and maternal health.
- Knowledge and competency in gender-sensitive and inclusive programming
- Experience of managing donor-funded projects
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate project progress reports to a wide audience
- English fluency and ability to write clearly and concisely.
- Local language knowledge a plus.
- Familiarity with ICCM national guidelines desirable
Desirable Criteria:
- Skills and experience in state and local advocacy and lobbying processes
- Familiarity with Donor funding and reporting requirements
- Experience working with government institutions and agencies in Nigeria
- Remains energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change or strenuous demands.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate and work well in a team.
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Benue
Job Description
- The role is responsible for delivery of the iCCM project;
planning for activities, finalization of programme reports and ensuring
ICCM activities are implemented in accordance with agreed standards and
budgets.
- S/he will work in close collaboration and coordination with the
State Ministry of Health and Christian Aid State Programme Coordinator.
- The role will be responsible for timely project delivery, within
approved budget and in compliance with standard protocols, policies and
guidelines as prescribed by the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH).
- The role will build and manage strong relationships developed
through effective communication between organization, partners (donors
and funders) and other stakeholders in the state.
- The role will ensure compliance with financial policies and
procedures including reporting requirements and contribution made to
other team members in the development and implementation of community
based volunteers’ capacity development and training.
- The role will ensure efficient management of all project
activities to ensure effective service delivery in the supported
communities and health facilities through availability of health
commodities, proper utilization and timely reporting.
- The role will line manage project officers, logistics officer and M&E Officer.
Requirements
Essential Criteria:
- Degree in Basic Health or any related field. S/he must have at
least 3 years’ experience of working with an indigenous or international
NGO and strengthening health system.
- Extensive understanding of the national response to health care
delivery and broader health policies, integrated community case
management of childhood illnesses and maternal health.
- Knowledge and competency in gender-sensitive and inclusive programming
- Experience of managing donor-funded projects
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate project progress reports to a wide audience
- English fluency and ability to write clearly and concisely.
- Local language knowledge a plus.
- Familiarity with iCCM national guidelines desirable.
Desirable Criteria:
- Skills and experience in state and local advocacy and lobbying processes
- Familiarity with Donor and reporting requirements
- Experience working with government institutions and agencies in Nigeria
- Remains energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change or strenuous demands.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate and work well in a team
Salary
Attractive
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application letters and CV's to:
[email protected] stating the position as subject of the mail.
Application Deadline 10th October, 2016.