Latest Jobs at International Medical Corps (IMC)

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International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training, relief and development 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 underserved communities worldwide. International Medical Corps has been operating in Nigeria since November 2013. It currently has its country office in Abuja and field offices in Kano, Sokoto and Maiduguri where it is implementing emergency Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH) and Protection programs, and also building capacity of local health systems and structures, ensuring the provision of quality, accessible Nutrition and Health Care. We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of: Job Title: Finance and Administrative Assistant Location: Sokoto Job Summary

• The finance Assistant has responsibility to support payments, receipts and disbursement of funds
• He/She will provide support to the finance unit and would also take up some Administrative task.

Main Responsibility Fund disbursement:

• Ensure required preapprovals are secured in advance in incurring an expense.
• Prepare procurement request and ensure all approvals are secured and coordinate with Logistics department the delivery of service and goods.
• Account for Procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, Accuracy, and control over payments.
• Maintain proper filing and easy retrieval of finance documentation.
• Conduct weekly and month end cash counts.

Others

• Ensure all documents are filed and stamped “PAID.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or line manager.
• Delivering Results - Applying Technical and Professional expertise-Working effectively with others - Communicating with impact.
• Adhere to IMC and Donors Values: Accountability; Ambition; Collaboration; Creativity; Integrity.
• Perform other Administrative job which includes but not limited to Filling, ensure the proper running of the office, liaising with HR and Admin
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Accounting or Comparable degree.
• One year experience in similar role.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience with NGO required.
• Experience with saga will be an asset.
• Commitment to Humanitarian work in Nigeria.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft office package.
• Ability to follow procedures and work under pressure.

Job Title: Food Security and Livelihood Assistant Location: Maiduguri Job Summary

• The selected candidate will work as part of a team to implement the food security and Livelihood programme for vulnerable population in Borno State.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide assistance for the implementation of identified activities to ensure successful food distributions;
• Contribute to harmonious working relationship with partners, beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders.
• Propose solution to solve any problem faced and report them to the team lead.
• Participate actively in regular staff and program review meetings
• Work in collaboration with the Food Security and Livelihoods officer to ensure smooth implementation of program activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Support the Food Security Officer during the implementation of food assistance (identifying, screening and registering beneficiaries, distribution, monitoring, etc.)
• Evaluate the relevance and appropriateness of the intervention in view of the evolution of the context and needs.
• Propose solutions or improvements to ensure the smooth running of the project.
• Participate in post-distribution monitoring, document beneficiary feedback and lessons learned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Agriculture or any health related discipline and at least 2 years of professional experience in food assistance interventions. Experience in north east Nigeria is an added advantage
• At least two to three (2 to 3) years’ experience in humanitarian interventions focusing on food security and nutrition
• An understanding of food security interventions Good command of English and knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Required Skills:

• Good human relations and diplomacy
• Analytical capacity
• Capacity to organize work
• Attention to detail
• Computer knowledge
• Experience in problems linked with humanitarian crises
• Good knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking). Knowledge of Hausa is an added advantage
• Capacity to work under stressful situations-communication skills.

Job Title: Food Security and Livelihood Assistant Location: Maiduguri Job Summary

• The selected candidate will work as part of a team to implement the food security and Livelihood programme for vulnerable population in Borno State.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide assistance for the implementation of identified activities to ensure successful food distributions;
• Support the Food Security Officer during the implementation of food assistance (identifying, screening and registering beneficiaries, distribution, monitoring, etc.)
• Contribute to harmonious working relationship with partners, beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders.
• Propose solution to solve any problem faced and report them to the team lead.
• Participate actively in regular staff and program review meetings
• Work in collaboration with the Food Security and Livelihoods officer to ensure smooth implementation of program activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Evaluate the relevance and appropriateness of the intervention in view of the evolution of the context and needs.
• Propose solutions or improvements to ensure the smooth running of the project.
• Participate in post-distribution monitoring, document beneficiary feedback and lessons learned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Agriculture or any health related discipline and at least 2 years of professional experience in food assistance interventions. Experience in north east Nigeria is an added advantage
• At least two to three (2 to 3) years’ experience in humanitarian interventions focusing on food security and nutrition
• An understanding of food security interventions Good command of English and knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Required Skills:

• Good human relations and diplomacy
• Analytical capacity
• Computer knowledge
• Experience in problems linked with humanitarian crises
• Good knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking). Knowledge of Hausa is an added advantage
• Capacity to organize work
• Attention to detail
• Capacity to work under stressful situations-communication skills.

Job Title: Food Security and Livelihoods Officer Location: Maiduguri Candidates: Nationals only Job Summary

• Reporting to the Nutrition Coordinator, the Food Security Officer will provide leadership and management of all aspects of the food security and livelihoods activities integrated to nutrition projects in Maiduguri.
• S/he will be responsible for the implementation of food assistance programs involving cash/food voucher transfers and ensuring program quality, completion of activities within budget and project period, and identifying new needs for program expansion and improvement.
• S/he will be part of the Nutrition team based in Maiduguri and will contribute to deepening IMC Nutrition and Food Security Programs.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the management of emergency food security activities into the CMAM program in MMC.
• Support the team to define the implementing methodology, organize trainings, define and implement a realistic work plan, develop monitoring and evaluation tools, adapted to cash and voucher approaches.
• Organize and take an active part in field and rapid assessments, market mapping and analysis, beneficiary’s selection in order to collect information and data needed for the design, monitoring and evaluation of cash-based transfers.
• Plan and implement food voucher/cash transfer distribution for CMAM beneficiaries and undertake post-distribution monitoring of same.
• Develop tools and systems to facilitate the implementation of food assistance programs.
• In coordination with the Nutrition Coordinator, contribute to the management of the project team through the definition of responsibilities, evaluation of technical capacities and training, capacity building to strengthen cash/voucher transfers programming.
• Liaise with the Nutrition Coordinator, Finance and Logistics to ensure that project budget, equipment and local supply planning as well as the efficient management of financial resources (in line with donor procedures, national law and IMC procedures)
• Ensure regular project reporting in a timely manner and in compliance with donor requirements.
• Analyse the technical performance of ongoing projects and participate in food security assessments, surveys, data collection and analysis and contribute to improving the quality of food security programming.
• Supervise volunteers and field staff, and ensure effective and timely coordination of activities with the Food Security actors in Borno state.
• Represent International Medical Corps at the Food Security Cluster meeting and ensure that IMC is active and visible
• Communicate in a timely manner any changes in project implementation arising out of security concerns and liaise with the Security Manager for remedial action.
• Liaise with the Logistics Team to ensure that procurement's are timely initiated, monitored and prioritized by the logistics team;
• Assist the Nutrition Coordinator monitor and ensure spending against plan, and analyse monthly financial reports; ensure that program spending is in line with original plan and burn rate balances with implementation progress; foster linkages with partners including agriculture offices, UNICEF and private sector institutions for effective implementation of the program.
• Provide assistance for the development of new food security opportunities and advise the Nutrition Coordinator on matters pertaining to food security.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Agriculture, Nutrition, Development Studies, or other relevant certifications
• At least three to Five (3-5) years’ experience in humanitarian interventions focusing on food security and nutrition
• An understanding of food security interventions.
• Good command of English and knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Competencies and Attributes:

• Strong analytical skills (qualitative and qualitative)
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Good understanding of complex emergencies and crisis contexts
• Flexible and creative
• Strong organizational and logistical skills
• Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work and live in challenging conditions
• Must adhere to set security standards
• Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work
• Be a team player

Note

• Candidates MUST state the position and location they are applying for as the subject of their email, application letter and curriculum vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document otherwise applications will not be considered.
• Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's to: [email protected] and addressed to the "Human Resource Manager", International Medical Corps. Application Deadline: 29th May, 2017.

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