Job Recruitment at Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries, driving changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. Plan International is registered in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Location: Sokoto, Nigeria

Role Purpose

• Support the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plan and corresponding instruments for MNCH project and implementing M&E strategies in compliance with the project management tools and donor requirements.
• Participate in project reviews, assessment including internal data quality assessments, monitoring and evaluations. Work closely with project colleagues and partners to facilitate community level data collection, analyse and present to project staff and stakeholders within catchment area.

Dimensions of the Role

• Support the designs, develops and implements the comprehensive M&E framework/strategy, system and quantitative and qualitative tools, with a focus on health management information systems strengthening and incorporating mobile technology

Key End Results and Typical Responsibilities
Programme development & Quality Management:

• Support regular monitoring data collection, verification, entry, spot checking, analysis, reporting and sharing, ensuring accurate, high quality household, community and facility level data is collected on all PMF (Performance Measurement Framework) indicators on a regular basis and as per agreed framework and timelines
• Supports, coordinates and follows the development and implementation of Baseline, Midterm, End-line and research studies in order to inform the M&E framework, tools, systems and processes
• Provides information and feedback to the M&E advisor to inform adjustments in project strategy, and to ensure that the project remains relevant and effective.
• Work with project team members to ensure community level gender disaggregated data is collected, analysed and presented for communities to make informed decisions on MNCH issues.
• Ensure timely and high-quality regular monitoring and evaluation reports are produced.
• Provide regular and timely feedback on project progress against planned activities, outputs and results.
• Ensure capacity building by regularly training and mentoring staff and partners for improved program monitoring and evaluation.
• Support all operational and programme research processes.
• Contribute to the technical support for staff and partners
• Establish linkages with, and provide support to LGA HMIS officers in the state.

Communications and Working Relationships:

• Prepare and submit relevant project reports including quarterly PMF reviews and Monitoring reports for domestic consumption.
• Provide timely responses concerning M and E queries linked with the project.
• Report to the SHOW M & E advisor;
• Work amicably with other members of the Plan International Nigeria team to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Qualifications and Experience:

•  A Degree or Higher Diploma in Statistics or Social or Health Sciences or an equivalent from a recognized higher institution.
• At least 3 years’ practical work experience in monitoring & evaluation of public health programs especially MNCH programs.
• Experience in Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation especially in community and household data collection processes.
• Experience working with the DHIS 2.0 software is critical.
• Knowledge and experience with software/ statistical packages such as Microsoft Access SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, databases (Access) and spreadsheets (Excel).
• Experience and ability to support large data collection processes and manage large datasets, including analysis, interpretation and presentation of both quantitative and qualitative data.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Ability to support large data collection processes and manage large datasets, including analysis, interpretation and presentation of both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving skills
• Communicates clearly and effectively appropriate to the audience
• Possession of good report writing skills
• Passion for learning and development.
• Good computer literacy skills.
• Team player.

Behaviours:

• Provides good and adequate Monitoring, Evaluation and Results support to enable the project meet its agreed program outcomes.
• Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Warehouse Assistant

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Role Purpose

• This role will support Plan International Nigeria Humanitarian response in Maiduguri to ensure warehouse activities are conduct in line with organisational and project objectives as well donor’s expectation and guidelines.
• The post holder will manage an array of warehouse activities including safeguarding of goods and supplies, and ensuring well-organized warehousing and storage service in compliance with Plan International warehouse and logistic guidelines.

Dimensions of the Role:

• The post holder will contribute to the effective warehouse operation in Maiduguri ensuring the interface between operations and programme team members.
• The role requires strong facilitation and organisational skills along with the ability to keep good record of items transactions in the warehouse, including receipt, storage and dispatching of all good and supplies.

Accountabilities

• Coordinate the receipt/dispatch of goods, materials and consumables to ensure accurate recording, accounting and reporting is available at all times to support decision-making.
• Responsible for the accuracy of warehouse transaction records including identification of discrepancies, to ensure immediate and accurate reporting on items movements in line with the corporate requirements.
• Responsible for inventory management (e.g. physical stock verification, reporting, etc.), to ensure any existing and developing issues with regards to proper stocks management are timely addressed and Plan International standard procedures for items and goods handling and storage are strictly followed.
• Supervise preparation and/or prepare regular and ad hoc reports and statistics on warehouse operations, to support informed planning and decision-making.
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols
• Scan delivered items and ensure quality and report damaged or missing inventory to supervisors
• Review on periodic basis warehouse/storage space availability, plan and implement new design layouts to support business needs and ensure cost-efficiency.
• Work in collaboration line, technical and matrix supervisors including partners in order to deliver aligned and coherent warehouse/store services.
• Supervise warehouse staff, to ensure high performance standards.
• Update computer inventory control records through performance of periodic physical inventory spot checks and reconciles with inventory records.
• Assist in determining proper inventory levels, ordering points, ordering quantities and provide cost information for budgeting purposes.
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and work stations neat. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times
• Perform any other project related duties as specified by the Admin & Logistics Specialist and other dotted line management.

Key Relationships:

• Working contacts inside and outside the organization
• Provide timely responses concerning queries linked with relevant projects or programmes.
• Report to the Admin & Logistics Officer
• Provide support to Plan International Nigeria’s programme delivery
• Work with other members of the programme units to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery. 

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

• A Degree in Business/Public Administration or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working in administration and logistics generalist role
• Relevant experience in warehouse management
• Fluency in English with excellent writing and speaking skills is required.
• Excellent and demonstrable experience in procurement processes and logistics management.
• Demonstrable experience in office management and staff coordination.
• Knowledge and understanding of Nigeria’s policy environment
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including good listening skills, influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Capacity to build and maintain relationships and to work effectively in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Ability to carry strenuous warehouse duties of lifting heavy items
• Familiarity with commodity and material stock management procedures in either the humanitarian or development context

Desirable:

• Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver PLAN’s strategic objectives.
• Experience in use of SAP
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
• Facilitate the development and scheduling of volunteer outreach activities.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Front Desk Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Role Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to provide administrative and logistical support for the Maiduguri field office in line with policies of Plan International Nigeria, donor requirements and Nigerian laws.
• The post holder will be supervised by the Admin Assistant and expected to work very closely with other members of the field offices and Country office.

Dimensions of the Role:

• Communicates within Plan International Nigeria and externally with vendors, service providers, consultants etc.
• The post holder will contribute to the effective administration and logistics management in Maiduguri field office.

Accountabilities

• Receive all Plan International Nigeria Maiduguri visitors at the front desk and ensure that the desk is covered at all times
• Ensure timely welcome services, information’s sharing and other support services for staff and visitors
• Receive, keep record and dispatch office correspondences
• Receive and redirect all service provider’s queries
• Support the Procurement Committee by receiving and registering all bidder submissions and ensure the offers are dropped in the tender box
• Circulate all internal communication as assigned
• Ensure extension lines in the office are working and that staff are aware of the extension numbers of each office
• Ensure smooth operations in the reception, conference rooms and waiting lobby, and support the Admin Assistant to ensure that the venue for booked meeting rooms are made ready and conducive as requested
• Support the planning and organization of meetings and workshops in the office
• Liaise with activities planners to ensure that PIN visitors lists are provided in advance
• Take minutes of meetings where needed
• Support payment to suppliers and utility bills
• Receive invoices from suppliers, keep record and dispatch accordingly to logistics department
• Support Admin, HR and Finance processes
• Support and ensure adherence compliance with security regulations and visitor management for PIN
• Ensure compliance with Plan International administration and logistics standards and regulations
• Perform any other related duties as specified by the Supervisor

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business / Public Administration or related field.
• A minimum of College Diploma in Business/Public Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in administration and logistics generalist role.
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software application
• Fluency in English with excellent writing and speaking skills is required.
• Demonstrable experience in office management and staff coordination.
• Knowledge and understanding of Nigeria’s policy environment
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including good listening skills, influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Capacity to build and maintain relationships and to work effectively in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Application Deadline 13th May, 2021.

Note

• Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.
• Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.