Jobs in Nigeria at The International Rescue Committee (IRC), April 2nd 2015
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian
aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in
1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers emergency aid and
long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war,
persecution or natural disaster.
The IRC is currently working in over 40
countries and 22 U.S. cities where it resettles refugees and helps them
become self-sufficient.
JOB TITLE: Protection Coordinator
SCOPE OF WORK:The
IRC is implementing a protection program featuring protection
monitoring, information sharing, and referral services. The IRC will
also include a capacity building component working with selected local
partner organizations to build capacity around protection mainstreaming
and protection monitoring. Geographically, the protection program is
implemented in the NE state of Adamawa in four Local Government Areas
(LGAs) in and around the state capital of Yola.
The Protection
Coordinator will be responsible for the development and implementation
of protection programming in the Yola field office areas of operation.
He/she will lead the design of protection monitoring methodology,
M&E systems, training materials for protection and information
project staff, and Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) regarding the
sharing of data with other actors. The Protection Coordinator will
ensure the quality of protection data collection and analysis and ensure
that succinct and accurate protection reports are utilized to inform
programming and advocacy both internally and externally. The Protection
Coordinator will also be responsible in contributing to increasing the
IRC’s presence and potential leadership role in the Protection sector by
attending relevant working group meetings, networking with state and
NGO actors in the protection sector and identifying potential partners
for future programming. The Protection Coordinator will directly
supervise various Protection, Information, and Database staff who will
also support the program.
The Protection Coordinator will work
extensively with other sectors, to ensure that protection principles
are being incorporated into the Nigeria sector programs, and in
particular with the Women’s Protection and Empowerment Coordinator, the
Child Youth and Protection Development Coordinator and the Food Security
team to strengthen the integrated nature of IRC’s protection and
assistance programs in Nigeria.
The Protection Coordinator will be based in Yola. S/he reports to the Senior Program Coordinator.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Program management
- Provide strategic direction and vision to the IRC’s Protection
programming in Nigeria, with an emphasis on maintaining program quality
during a period of expansion.
- Ensure that monitoring and evaluation systems are effectively
designed and integrated into all stages of the project; that output and
impact data are captured and that data is used to optimize program
quality.
- Provide continuous support to and ensure targeted capacity building of staff.
- Participate in cross-departmental collaboration and coordination
in order to ensure that linkages between programs are made and programs
gain from protection best practice; in particular with regular contact
and coordination with Coordinators and Managers in WPE, CP, Food
Security (ERD), and Education.
- Ensure that all interventions are in compliance with the IRC’s
protection mainstreaming framework, international law and protection
standards and national policies.
- Oversee implementation of the Protection Monitoring and
Information Dissemination through managing project work plans and
budgets (budget forecasting, development of spending plans and budget
follow-up), ensuring timely recruitment, quality implementation and
accurate reporting in accordance with IRC and donor regulations.
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- Develop the Protection sector strategy for Nigeria in close
collaboration with the Protection Managers, SPC/CD, other protection
sector staff, and the Governance and Rights (Protection Team) Technical
Unit
- Identify opportunities for, design and develop concept notes and
proposals for further protection programming, including follow-on SV
and SIDA funding for 2016, and other protection programming as requested
- Develop and/or input into protection assessments and protection reporting analysis for the purpose of program development
- Provide Protection input on proposals from other sectors to ensure protection is mainstreamed across IRC programming
Representation, coordination and advocacy
- Coordinate with SPC/CD to forge connections with key government
counterparts at the ministerial level, UN, I/NGOs, human rights actors,
municipal and other sub-national government actors.
- Regularly coordinate with internal program and operational
stakeholders, the Protection/Rule of Law Technical Advisors, Women’s
Protection and Empowerment, Children’s Protection, Education and other
IRC colleagues.
- In collaboration with the SPC/CD and regional advocacy team,
ensure that the protection program delivers on advocacy goals as
articulated in the country wide advocacy strategy.
- Represent the IRC in high level and strategic meetings involving
protection actors such as protection working group meetings,
inter-agency coordination meetings, and bi-lateral meetings.
REQUIREMENTS
- Advanced university degree in Law, Human Rights or a related field.
- 3-5 years experience implementing protection programming
including experience in emergency or post-conflict project management
- Demonstrated experience using international human rights standards in protection programming
- Demonstrated experience implementing M&E programs
- Strong strategic thinking and proposal writing skills
- Strong leadership, staff and budget management and capacity building skills.
- Excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, flexibility, ability to improvise, team player.
- Ability to live and productively work under stress and in
insecure and harsh environments while maintaining a sense of humor.
DESIRED
- Experience implementing integrated programming which focuses on
meeting the unique needs of children, women and girls is desired.
- Experience in implementing programming that utilizes ICT, including in the management and monitoring of SMS based systems.
- Regional experience and fluency in English
SPECIFIC SECURITY SITUATION /HOUSINGThe
Protection Coordinator will be based in Yola, Nigeria with travel
throughout the country. The security situation in Nigeria continues to
be volatile in the NE with Adamawa state on level 3 (orange) security
level as it’s one of the three states of emergency (SoE) in the NE of
the country. The candidate should be prepared to implement programming
in insecure environments. This is a non-accompanied position. The
Coordinator will live in shared housing.
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JOB TITLE: Health and Nutrition Coordinator
SCOPE OF WORK:The
Health & Nutrition Coordinator (HNC) will be responsible for the
vision, strategy, design, implementation and management of IRC’s health
program in Nigeria, working in collaboration with the senior management
team in Abuja, and directly with the team in the field. As the focal
point for health programs in Nigeria, the HNC will ensure the
implementation of quality primary health care including nutrition
programing in Adamawa state and other IRC locations in Nigeria. The HNC
will provide technical support to the health and nutrition program for
project design, proposal development and reporting, ensuring that IRC
programs are of high quality and that programs are driven by data and
learning, working in conjunction with other colleagues in the IRC
Nigeria program. The HNC will be responsible for maintaining regular
contact with all partners, including the Federal Ministry of Health, the
State Primary Health care Development Agency (PHCDA), UN agencies and
other NGOs, and will also be responsible for fulfilling IRC strategic
objectives for the health sector.
RELATIONSHIPS:The
position is based in Yola with regular trips to IRC’s health programs
throughout Nigeria, with up to 50% of time spent in project sites. The
HNC supervises other health staff as per the Nigeria health sector
organigram, and reports to the Adamawa Field Coordinator. The HNC will
receive technical support from the Technical Advisor Health Programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Management
- Provide technical supervision and guidance of all IRC primary
health care and nutrition projects. Extend technical support and
supervision to the IRC’s implementing partners as the need arises.
- Ensure that the health and nutrition projects in Nigeria utilize
standardized protocols, policies and guidelines, as outlined by the
Federal Ministry of Health and WHO. Ensure that all activities are
consistent with established best practices.
- In collaboration with the other health program staff in Nigeria,
oversee the implementation of health and nutrition projects implemented
by IRC Nigeria, including grant management and budget forecasting and
spending in collaboration with other departments.
- Promote the quality of the IRC’s health programs by setting up
quality assurance mechanisms and checks in collaboration with other
staff.
- Prepare all necessary documentation for Grant Opening, Review and Closing meetings
Technical Monitoring and Program Quality
- Provide technical supervision of, and technical support to IRC Nigeria health and nutrition programming activities;
- Ensure sound data collection and information management systems
are in place for ongoing performance analysis and programmatic action
based on data and identified needs.
- Lead technical assessments as a basis for primary health care and nutrition program development;
- Monitor evolving needs of the target communities and adjust the programmatic priorities as necessary;
- Coordinate and develop project proposals (logical frameworks and
appropriate, realistic and measurable indicators) for the IRC Nigeria
Health & Nutrition Program under the supervision of the Field
Coordinator and Country Director.
- Oversee the collection and timely reporting of data and
statistics for all health and nutrition programs in line with IRC’s REL
(Research, Evaluation & Learning) guidelines and according to
internal and donor requirements;
- Ensure that the stated goals and objectives of all health
projects are met with strong monitoring and evaluation (M&E) follow
up, including any required operational research, with technical support
from the Health Information Management team in New York Health Unit and
the Country Technical Advisors for health and nutrition as needed.
- Participate in the design of robust M&E plans and
design/adapt health information systems including surveillance systems
for the IRC health and nutrition programs in Nigeria
Strategic Planning and Program Development
- Provide supportive supervison to the other health staff to
develop work plans that guide implementation of approved grants. Support
the Field teams in the implementation and monitoring of the work plans
ensuring that activities reflect the commitments IRC made to the donor
and community.
- In collaboration with the Health Technical Advisor, Nutrition
Technical Advisor , Field Coordinator and the Country Director, lead the
development of an IRC Health & Nutrition Program strategy in line
with IRC Nigeria Strategy Action Plan.
- Oversee the implementation of health sector priorities, ensuring
that program growth is in line with country strategy action plans
Staff development
- Participate in the development of staff development plans for
health staff based on performance reviews in collaboration with the
human resources department and contribute to the training of health
staff (mentoring, on-the-job sessions as well as formal trainings).
Review performance evaluation of all health and nutrition staff in
collaboration with their line managers.
- Develop/organize training opportunities to build the capacity of
the health staff and local partners in order to transfer skills. This
includes staff training in program management areas such as reporting,
budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, and supervision.
- Ensure respect for IRC HR policies during the recruitment process.
- Promote the IRC Way with all supervises
Coordination, Representation AND ADVOCACY
- In coordination with the Country Director and the Field
Coordinator, actively develop and maintain effective working
relationships with key stakeholders in Nigeria including donors,
government actors such as the PHCDA and LGAs, UN agencies, international
and local NGOs, and other relevant actors. Establish and maintain
effective, professional relationships with relevant stakeholders.
- Upon request by the Senior Management in Nigeria, assist in
organizing donor site visits by supporting field staff in the smooth
design and implementation of agendas and visit activities.
- Participate in the national and State level Health and Nutrition Cluster Coordination Mechanisms as needed;
- Participate in internal coordination and management meetings to
promote effective and efficient information sharing, problem-solving and
decision making.
- Develop strategic partnerships with local organizations, wherever possible.
- Represent IRC to local communities, government departments,
international agencies, local partners and donors as required. Establish
and maintain effective, professional relationships with relevant
stakeholders.
Reporting:
- Review Budget vs. Actual expenditure for health programs on a monthly basis with staff.
- Review all reports prepared by the health staff and provide
appropriate feedback to the concerned staff, and ensure that reports are
written and submitted to concerned bodies in a timely manner.
- Submit timely and accurate reports to the CD as required
- Security:
- Ensure health and nutrition staff are trained on, aware of and in compliance with IRC security policies and the local SMP.
- Other
- Other relevant duties as assigned..
EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS
- · Degree in Health, Nutrition or related field e.g. MBChB, Public Health, B.Sc Nutrition etc
- Minimum 5 years experience in primary health and nutrition
programs in resource poor settings with at least 3 years in project
management position, experience managing nutrition programs;
specifically in the Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition
(CMAM), Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and nutrition BCC
approaches.
- Experience and competency in proposal development, report writing and grant management.
- Competent in Windows, MS office programs (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint), email and database (HMIS, DHIS, EPI-Info) experience.
- Experience implementing health programming in hard to reach areas/displaced communities
- Experience in capacity building and mentoring of health staff
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and facilitation skills;
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills; Excellent
coordination and networking skills; Excellent written and oral English
skills
- Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle
pressure well, ability to improvise, be flexible , and adaptability to
transitions.
- Experience working in Nigeria/West Africa a plus. Willingness to travel extensively in Nigeria
- Background in conducting situation analysis, health and
nutrition assessments. Training and competency in LQAS, SPSS, SQUEAC
and SMART methodology for conducting surveys is an added advantage.
Demonstrated skills in quantitative and qualitative research
methodologies; Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory
methods, community development and partnership.
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