Massive Recruitment at Care International, 31st August, 2018

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Care International is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to saving lives and ending poverty. We work in over 94 countries around the world to provide over 1000 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Warehouse Officer Location: Rann, Borno Position Type: Regular Duration: 4 months (extendable) Key Responsibilities

• Receive and release supplies based on received authorizing documentation. Verify quantities and quality (including packing) according to goods receipt document, packing lists, waybills, pre-delivery inspection reports or purchase orders and report discrepancies if any
• Ensure that all stored materials are clearly marked with stock bins with waybill references and quantities per pallet/section & stored in a safe & appropriate manner.
• Ensure easy movement, ventilation, maintenance and systematic arrangement of stock
• Monitor the quantity and quality of the stored supplies and report on irregularities, if any, in relation to storage, receipt or dispatch & security of the warehouse
• Maintain records and ensure appropriate filing for all documentation related to movements in and out as well as monthly warehouse stocktaking reports
• Perform weekly physical inventory checks, provide monthly stock reports and data on receipts/releases, and immediately report on any variance
• Assist in regular/random physical stock taking in the warehouse;
• In coordination with the supervisor, handle administrative issues related to safety and maintenance of the warehouse. Liaise with the WH management on organizational issues, agreements signatures, etc.
• Maintain and suggest improvements of the current security systems to ensure the highest possible level of security.
• Arrange cleaning of the warehouse;
• Perform any other logistics task as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Degree in Administration, Sciences, or related discipline.
• Certificate or Diploma in Logistics or related field.
• Must have 3–5 years of experience and managing large scale NGO logistical functions.
• High computer literacy level with expected proficiency in Word, Excel, PDF, and Internet.
• Ability to work independently, take personal initiative, and multi-task including strong facilitation skills in an ever-changing dynamic operational environment
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Experience in facility management with regards to managing multiple locations at the same time.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the CARE’s values and ethical standards
• Good understanding of CARE business, operational environment and its program participants and donors
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to remain calm, in control and good humor even under pressure
• Fluency in English and Hausa is required.
• Strong customer service focus and ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in organization.
• Strong level of initiative to provide independent follow through on processing issues and concerns.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities,
• Ability to demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Ability to promote integrity and business ethics; demonstrate mature judgment, trust and open communication.
• Ability to ensure effective team work, collaborative behavior and build team spirit
• Ability to develop collaborative and harmonious relationship with external partners and clients at the senior level.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications and systems
• Excellent analytical skill, good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without supervision
• Ability to multitask and work within deadlines

Conditions By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:

• Fraud
• Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse

    Job Title: Nutrition Supervisor Location: Yusufari, Yunusari & Nguru in Yobe State Position Type: Regular Duration: 4 months (extendable) Slots: 2 per location Key Responsibilities

• S/he will be required to demonstrate strong competencies in operational leadership, coordination and management of assistance programs for (BSFP) for children under 5 and pregnant and lactating women (PLW) technical sectors as well as capacity building support in Borno State CARE project. Additionally, the Nutrition Supervisor will be tasked to monitor and evaluate nutrition Assistant on programs against CARE standards and indicators including data collection and monitoring of programme impact. In collaboration with other INGOs.
• Coordinate and provide technical support to Joint Assessment Missions (JAMs), nutrition surveys, food security assessments as well as implementation of the joint assessments (JAM) and nutrition survey recommendations.
• The Nutrition Supervisor will be required to mainstream the nutritional activities in line with CARE standards to this end, the nutrition supervisor will also provide guidance to LGA partners on policy and methodologies to enhance service delivery at the Host community and camp level.
• The Nutrition Supervisor is required to possess significant experience in inter-agency coordination in management of complex field based operations and emergencies, good knowledge of program management and solid experience in technical field of Nutrition. Proven ability to lead and coordinate the elaboration and implementation of operational plans, assistance operational frameworks, overall operational strategies and standard operating procedures are to be clearly manifested from previous work experience.
• The nutrition Supervisor is expected to have competencies of a skillful leader in guiding and supporting staff, addressing various operational challenges, along with increasing security concerns. Given the stressful nature of Yobe security situation, which remains fluid and unpredictable and its high interpersonal and communication skills demands, the nutrition Supervisor will need to be able to fit easily into a complex and highly operative team of various cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications & Experience Required Education

• University degree in any of the following disciplines: Nutrition, Public Health or related field.
• At least 2 years experience in nutrition, public health, development, or food aid support
• Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of Nutrition and/or Public Health
• Advanced computers skills at least intermediate skills in windows based word processing, spreadsheet and nutrition/public health software
• Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and organize own work plan
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity, tact, advocacy skills
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, communication and public speaking skills
• Understanding of political dynamics, foreign policy decision making procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Conditions By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:

• Fraud
• Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse.

    Job Title: Nutrition Officer Location: Damaturu, Yobe Position Type: Regular Duration: 4 months (extendable) Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager to manage, train and develop the Nutrition team on nutrition screening and distribution
• Schedule the daily activities for Nutrition Community Mobilizers regarding screening, referral and follow up of SAM and MAM child under 5 years old.
• Ensure that Nutrition Data are reliable and correct
• Implement Infant Young Child Feeding messaging and care group mother model in both LGAs
• Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules.
• Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
• Support accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
• Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
• Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor
• May represent CARE Nigeria in humanitarian coordination meetings, taskforces, clusters and technical working groups that are related to nutrition in emergency and recovery/resilience context.
• Given the stressful nature of Yobe security situation, which remains fluid and unpredictable and its high interpersonal and communication skills demands, the Nutrition Officer will need to be able to fit easily into a complex and highly operative team of various cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in any of the following disciplines: Nutrition, Public Health or related field,
• At least 4 years of postgraduate professional experience in nutrition, public health, development, or food aid support
• Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Nutrition and/or Public Health
• Advanced computers skills at least intermediate skills in windows based word processing, spreadsheet and nutrition/public health software
• Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and organize own work plan
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity, tact, advocacy skills
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, communication and public speaking skills
• Understanding of political dynamics, foreign policy decision making procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Conditions By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:

• Fraud
• Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse

    Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant Location: Dikwa & Gwoza, Borno State Position Type: Regular Slots: 2 per location Duration: 4 months (extendable) Job Summary

• The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant is responsible for monitoring operations of the relief projects’ M&E system to support programme management and accountability functions
• He/she contributes toward the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of the Design, Monitoring, & Evaluation (DME) unit as well as the overall CARE vision programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop monitoring and impact indicator for the project success
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results
• Supervise all M&E casual workers (Enumerators and Data Entry clerks)
• Conduct training for casual workers on data collection methodologies
• Provide supervision for quantitative data collection activities
• Conduct data quality checks in the field and ensure accuracy and completeness of survey questionnaires
• Provide supervision for data entry of quantitative data, clean data and conduct data analysis.
• Compile data from surveys using relevant and appropriate computer packages
• Ensure that hard copies and soft copies of data collected is kept at project sites
• Prepare informative field reports, identify shortcomings and make relevant recommendations on a regular basis
• Assist in the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities and ensure that strategies are implemented according to plan
• Monitor the sustainability of the project's results;
• Provide feedback to the MEAL Officer on project strategies and activities;
• Report monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual progress on all project activities to the program manager and Emergency Coordinator.
• Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the program manager/officer in preparing relevant reports;
• Support monitoring and evaluation of the effects and impact of the project;
• Assist the project personnel with M&E tools and in supporting them in their use.
• Assist the program manager/officer in preparing other relevant reports;
• Assist project manager/officer in the preparation of reports on the findings and lessons learned from project innovations;

Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc or HND in related Development Studies, Social Sciences, etc, with at least 1 year working experience in similar role
• Demonstrate excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Have a high level of computer literacy.
• Have advanced quantitative skills, including knowledge of statistical programs.
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Have an ability to manage diverse activities and to meet deadlines required; flexibility to changing situations and priorities desired.
• Demonstrate an understanding of international development issues.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and/or lead the efforts to effectively meet M&E needs.

Conditions

• By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:
  • Fraud
  • Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse

    Job Title: Food Distribution Supervisor Location: Yusufari, Yunusari & Nguru in Yobe State Slots: 4 per location Position Type: Regular Duration: 4 months (extendable) Overall Responsibility

• The Food Distribution Supervisor will be responsible of supervising, reporting, planning and organizing the processes of food distribution in the assigned LGAs.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate with supervisors in developing action plans of food distribution and introduce proper alternatives and adjustments of processes in accordance with minimum requirements for food distribution.
• Train, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
• Supervise the daily flow of food commodities to programme participants.
• Supervise the maintaining of sanitary and orderly warehouse and storage facilities.
• Ensure that all equipment, food, and supplies are available for the assigned period/daily operation/s on the FDP Warehouse.
• Review, prepare, and submit daily reports as supplies and food delivered.
• Manage crowd and ensure proper alignment of beneficiaries especially women and those of special needs
• Ensure the existence of food distribution equipment's
• Ensure food items are stored in good conditions.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisors.

Qualifications And Requirements

• University degree in related field.
• Minimum 2 year of work experience.
• Previous experience in food distribution supervisory field is preferable.
• Ability to write reports.
• Able to work outside of regular working hours as required, including evenings and weekends if required.
• Patience, good personal organization, good communication and ability to work in teams, seriously, rigorously and personal accountability.
• Initiative, flexibility and willing to learn.

Conditions

• By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:
  • Fraud
  • Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse

    Job Title: Logistics Officer Location: Damaturu, Yobe State Position Type: Regular Duration: 4 months (extendable) Job Summary

• S/he will handle contracting, transport, shipping, requisitions, inventory, and other logistics tasks and provides support to the sub-offices’ and projects’ administration on procurement related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Support inventory management of all expendable and non-expendable items under the projects
• Initiate regular warehouse physical inventory counting and prepare reports on it
• Provide regular submission of logistics and assets, in particular fleet management reports
• Follow up pre-shipment inspection waiver, etc. from the relevant shippers and authorities
• Follow up tax exemptions from the relevant authorities
• Inspect goods received to ensure their quantity and quality and approved acceptance
• Follow-up the payment of goods and services invoices and bills, and advise Accounts on terms and conditions of contract relating to supply of goods and services to ensure that payments are made as agreed
• Ensure the completeness and chronological filling of L.P. O’s and Request for Payments
• Ensure 24 hours’ feedback to staff on completeness of PR’s submitted and prompt feedback on delivery of items,
• Maintain and update individual vendor files and update the Manual Procurement Status Report,
• Ensuring new vendors and Consultant’s fill vendor questionnaires with all the required documentations attached and do Bridger checks on them
• Request for Quotations, ensure vendor’s sign L.P. O’s and follow up with the prompt delivery of items
• Manage travel requirements of staff
• Ensure the effectiveness of the supply system and appropriate assets management
• Execute necessary contracting, transport, shipping, requisitions, inventory, monitoring and other logistics tasks in strong coordination with other respective units.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
• Initiate assets tagging, verification, maintenance, monitoring and write-off/disposal as may be appropriate in compliance with established rules and procedures
• Initiate customs clearance of imported supplies, materials, equipment and/or vehicles for all CARE’S assets held by projects
• Monitor life-cycle/shelf-life of assets and equipment
• Monitor all sub-equipment accounts to ensure there is no waste, fraud or misuse of equipment or materials and that surplus or excessive stocks of equipment are not being held
• Support function of warehousing within CARE Maiduguri operations and produce official release and receiving documents

Qualifications

• Minimum of First degree in Administration, Supply Chain Management, Management or Business or equivalent experience or a combination of education and work experience
• Familiarity with basic finance or accounting practices will be an added advantage

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the CARE’s values and ethical standards
• Good understanding of CARE business, operational environment and its program participants and donors
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to remain calm, in control and good humor even under pressure
• Proficient in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook (or similar software); Good knowledge of Administrative systems, practice, policies and procedures.
• Fluency in English and Hausa is required.
• Familiar with donor rules and regulations (EU, USAID, ECHO, CIDA etc.)
• Strong customer service focus and ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in organization.
• Strong level of initiative to provide independent follow through on processing issues and concerns.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities,
• Ability to demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Ability to promote integrity and business ethics; demonstrate mature judgment, trust and open communication.
• Ability to ensure effective team work, collaborative behavior and build team spirit
• Ability to develop collaborative and harmonious relationship with external partners and clients at the senior level.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications and systems
• Previous experience working with an INGO or a Development organization.
• Excellent analytical skill, good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without supervision
• Ability to multitask and work within deadlines

Conditions By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:

• Fraud
• Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse

    Job Title: Food Distribution Agent Location: Yusufari, Yunusari & Nguru in Yobe State. Dikwa & Gwoza in Borno State Slots: 4 per location Position Type: Regular Duration: 4 months (extendable) Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the distribution of commodities including timely planning and supervision of the distribution.
• Mobilize and sensitize project participants to actively participate in the implementation of field activities.
• Timely prepare and submit field reports.
• Properly engage with stakeholders in conformity with CARE core value.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor or her/his designate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ordinary National Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to deal well with a diverse population.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Cooperative, friendly, and helpful attitude with clients and co-workers.
• Ability to work closely with other employees to ensure positive, constructive environment within the program or department, and throughout the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a flexible, fast-paced and growth-oriented environment, while maintaining a sense of humor and a positive, solution-oriented approach.
• Passion and enthusiasm for the mission of CARE International.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different cultural backgrounds.
• Must be able to speak local language(s)

Conditions By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:

• Fraud
• Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse

    Job Title: Cash Base Transfer Agent Location: Yusufari & Nguru, Yobe Slots: 1 per location Position Type: Short term Duration: 1 month Job Summary

• Ensures high quality cash transfer programming in line with generally accepted standards, supports the operation and implementation of cash transfer programming

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the selection and verification of project beneficiaries in coordination with community committee and authorities and the use of selection criteria
• Ensure a realistic project implementation plan and develop project implementation tools.
• Actively engage and support to develop community sensitization activities on selection criteria, cash redemption process and feedback mechanism.
• Develop distribution plans for cash and share with Program Manager for final approval.
• Organize cash distributions considering safety and security of staff engaged and beneficiaries and in a dignified manner for beneficiaries.
• External - day to day coordination of activities with community leaders, local government officials and security officials.

Qualifications & Experience Required Education

• Minimum 1 year in similar positions/experience (programme support, field experience) including a variety of cash modalities, i.e., cash for work, vouchers and large scale cash distributions.
• Experience in conducting assessments and supporting analysis of results
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relations with multicultural and multi ethnic teams, including working with partner organizations.
• Good communication skills, ability to convey complex information in a straightforward manner.
• A sound understanding of the importance of integrating gender and diversity into emergency response programmes.
• Attention to detail and critical analysis.
• Fluency in English and local languages of the communities to be served

Conditions

• By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:
  • Fraud
  • Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse

    Job Title: Complaint and Feedback GED & Protection Agent Location: Yunusari, Yobe Position Type: Regular Duration: 4 months (extendable) Key Responsibilities

• Ensure complaints are recorded carefully during CARE activities and submitted on time.
• Provide training to community volunteers on best practices during program implementation.
• Provide support to maintain high quality program inputs and outputs in the Protection / GBV in program implementation
• Provide support to new program development, including assistance in conducting assessments, etc.
• Assist program Officer to ensure that all programs are gender-sensitive
• Collect data and figures from field team and compile and submit monthly quarterly and annual reports of ongoing projects.
• Supervise GBV and protection related field activities (Current & future) under the directions of Gender & Protection Manager.
• Assign tasks & duties to Protection / GBV field staff regarding monthly work plans.
• Manage and assist in implementation of work plans for GBV and protection related activities in coordination with the Gender and protection Officer.
• Ensure proper documentation of Protection / GBV activities.
• Prepare reports on GBV/Protection activities.
• Attend any meeting / training / workshop / conference as suggested by the Supervisor/manager.
• Contribute practically and by bringing new ideas for improvement of service delivery at field.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Social Sciences or Humanities
• Proven interest & commitment to humanitarian and development principles and a demonstrable understanding of conflict/post conflict development contexts.

Essential Skills Needed:

• Experience in data collection, collation, analysis, and report writing
• Ability to plan and organize work and write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively (both in writing and verbally)
• Commitment to CARE’s Core Values of Transformation, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence and Equality
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Stable, moral, reliable and robust character and a good team-player
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven commitment to accountability practices
• Excellent Microsoft Office & statistical soft wares skills

Preferred:

• Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local context
• Previous humanitarian programming experience
• Knowledge of the local language (Hausa, Kanuri)

Conditions

• By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:
  • Fraud
  • Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse

    Job Title: Assistant Project Manager Location: Gwoza & Dikwa, Borno State Position Type: Regular Slots: 1 per location Duration: 4 months (extendable) Job Summary

• The Assistant Project is responsible for managing a team of Food Livelihood and Nutrition Security (FLNS at a Local Government Area (LGA). This team will work very closely with the community, project participants (beneficiaries), State Authorities, LGA Authorities, national and International NGOs, national partners, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to ensure effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of FLNS interventions.
• The incumbent will ensure that projects are implemented as per the approved proposals and CARE’s programming approach. The incumbent is responsible for preparation of high quality reports in a timely manner.

Scope of Work

• Assist the Project Manager and act in his/her absence.
• Overall supervision of FLNS activities
• Supervise FLNS staff at the LGA
• Provide technical input to FLNS encompassing Agriculture, Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA)
• Supervise field studies, assessments etc.
• Prepare high quality timely project field reports at
• Identify training needs for staff and inform project manager
• Prepare monthly project implementation plans
• Prepare monthly budget of the FLNS activities in the LGA and submit to the Project manager
• Carry out direct reports performance appraisals as required in a timely manner.
• Effectively represent CARE at the LGA before the LGA authorities, communities, national and
• Participate in workshops, trainings and meetings organized by CARE and other agencies and contribute effectively to the success of the events.
• Perform any other tasks assigned to by project manager or his/her designate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Food Security, Livelihoods, Nutrition, Community Development or relevant field with minimum 3 years working experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in emergency, relief and development.

Technical Skills:

• Experience in Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, Livelihoods, Micro and medium women businesses, gender and nutrition.
• Solid experience of community mobilization approaches and coordination with governments
• Experience in emergency response and / or development projects
• Specific experience of application of relevant approaches, methodologies, practices.
• Experience working with international NGOs
• Strong supervisory and communication skills.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines yet effectively coordinate program activities with other CARE projects and other similar interventions being implemented in the same operational area.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Microsoft Office Package skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Conditions By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:

• Fraud
• Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse

    Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Officer Locations: Damaturu, Yobe State & Maiduguri, Borno Position Type: Regular Slot: 2 Openings Duration: 4 months (extendable) Job Summary

• Responsible for Food Livelihood and Nutrition Security (FLNS) Project Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL).
• The MEAL Officer will design implement cost effective, innovative robust MEAL system. The MEAL will continually review the practicality and effectiveness and suggest modifications as necessary of the MEAL system.

Responsibilities and Tasks Develop an appropriate MEAL system in line with the FLNS Sector design and objectives:

• Continually examine specific FLNS Sector and project output components to be monitored and evaluated.
• Develop monitoring, accountability and reporting tools for the respective projects’ and programs’ outputs, suggest modifications and develop new and appropriate tools as necessary.
• Provide routine guidance to FLNS Sector on field testing and use of new innovative monitoring tools as they are developed and refine them for FLNS Sector use.

Facilitate the implementation of FLNS Sector MEAL system and ensure accuracy of data and information collected:

• Take the lead in training all FLNS Sector staff in understanding and use of all monitoring and reporting tools.
• Review field reports to ensure that they respond to the FLNS Sector objectives and comply with sector indicators.

Ensure FLNS Sector data and information collected are analyzed and made accessible to the management in a form usable for decision-making:

• Establish a filing system for various program activities to ensure easy retrieval of information as and when needed.
• Develop an appropriate project data base of the sector to facilitate processing of required information.
• Continually analyze FLNS Sector field data to verify status as and when necessary, and produce daily, weekly, monthly/quarterly data computation and analysis reports for use by project/project management.
• Verify the validity of field data by making routine field visits to check adherence to agreed data collection methods and authenticity of collected information.
• Documentations of lessons learnt, good practices and support the FLNS writing refereed papers for publication

Supervision, Liaison and collaboration with other projects, and agencies (e.g. UN, INGOs, State and Local Government Area (LGA):

• Supervise, review and coordinate contracted consultants and any other persons assigned to MEAL officer
• Facilitate collaboration on MEAL with other agencies in the region to ensure uniformity in tracking of FLNS Sector indicators.
• Promote good PR and enhance CARE’s positive image during presentations
• Perform any other monitoring and evaluation duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Sector Manager or her/his designate.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum 1st degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Agricultural economics
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in M&E
• Competent in use and application of SPSS
• Excellent experience on conducting quantitative and qualitative research, studies, assessment from start to end including dissemination of findings to a wide range of diverse audience

Conditions By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:

• Fraud
• Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse.

    Job Title: Administrative & Human Resources Assistant Location: Maiduguri, Borno Position Type: Regular Duration: 4 months (extendable) Job Summary

• Under general supervision of the HR Officer and working closely with the Admin Officer, performs a variety of clerical duties related to the HR functions.
• S/he shall ensure that the overall day to day running of the office administration is conducted in an efficient and cost effective manner while keeping in mind legal considerations and donor requirements where necessary.

Key Responsibilities Human Resources:

• Assist in the administering recruitment process by receiving and opening applications letters/mails, file in accordance of title of positions for shortlist by HR Officer. Prepare matrix of shortlisted candidates as required.
• Coordinate recruitment of Casual/Daily workers and send report to HR Officer
• Prepare contracts for Casual/Daily workers and send to HR Officer
• Contact candidates for writing test and interview. Assist in administering computers for the writing test.
• Maintain the consultant roster and translators/interpreters roster. Be responsible for filing of consultants files.
• Record and maintain attendance records of all staff to ensure the accuracy of all records
• Compile and assist with the shortlist of the candidates and invite short listed candidates for interviews.
• Liaise with recruiting managers to prepare interview questions and prepare interview summaries after each interview.
• Participate in Interviews as and when necessary.
• Ensure reference checks are carried out before offer letters are issued out.
• Ensure timely submission of recruitment information to the HR Manager or designate
• Performs other HR related duties, as required.

Administrative:

• Ensure correct use of office equipment, servicing, repairs and ensure controls are maintained
• Organizing supplies needed for the events such as trainings, workshops, seminars, meetings etc. (stationary, refreshments, lunch, etc.)
• Ensure administrative policies and procedures are followed.
• Provide back-up support to the program support staff in general office work
• Maintain petty cash operation and ensure internal controls and petty cash policy are followed adequately.
• Keep record of stationary usage for monthly orders (photocopy paper, flipchart paper, stationary for workshops and for the office)
• Type documents and input data as required
• Photocopy and bind documents as required

Qualifications

• Good education background, additional training in administrative/ human resources field is an advantage.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the CARE’s values and ethical standards
• Good understanding of CARE business, operational environment and its program participants and donors
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to remain calm, in control and good humor even under pressure
• Proficient in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook (or similar software); Good knowledge of Administrative systems, practice, policies and procedures.
• Fluency in English and Hausa is required.
• Strong customer service focus and ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in organization.
• Strong level of initiative to provide independent follow through on processing issues and concerns.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities,
• Ability to demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Ability to promote integrity and business ethics; demonstrate mature judgment, trust and open communication.
• Ability to ensure effective team work, collaborative behavior and build team spirit
• Ability to develop collaborative and harmonious relationship with external partners and clients at the senior level.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications and systems
• Ability to work closely and harmoniously with a team
• Good organizational and communication skills, highly disciplined and responsible
• Fluency in English and Hausa
• Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
• Previous experience working with an INGO or a Development organization.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without supervision
• Ability to multitask and work within deadlines.

Conditions By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:

• Fraud
• Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse.

    Job Title: Nutrition Screener/Register Location: Yusufari, Yunusari & Nguru - Yobe &  Dikwa, Rann & Gwoza - Borno Position Type: Regular Duration: 4 months (extendable) Slots: 4 per location in Yobe, 1 per location in Borno Key Responsibilities

• S/he will be required to conduct sensitization and MUAC (middle upper arm circumference) screening of Pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and children under 5 years.
• The nutrition screener/register will screen, tally, register and coordinate the screening of children to verify their age at the distribution point, the nutrition screener/register Additionally is required to train the Nutrition volunteers.
• S/he will be tasked to report to the nutrition Assistant on BSFP distribution update.
• The nutrition screener/register will collaborate with other INGOs on nutrition activities and to refer children identified with SAM and provide technical support to the nutrition assistant.
• S/he the will be required to mainstream the nutritional activities in line with CARE/ standards in his or her LGA with regards to Infant and Young Child feeding (IYCF) programs.
• The nutrition screener/register will also provide guidance to LGA partners (IYCF Groups) on policy and methodologies to enhance service delivery at the Host community and camp level.
• The Nutrition Screener/register is required to possess significant experience in inter-agency coordination in management of complex field based operations and emergencies, good knowledge of program management and solid experience in technical field of BSFP.
• The nutrition screener/register is expected to have competencies of a skillful leader in guiding and supporting staff, addressing various operational challenges, along with increasing security concerns. Given the stressful nature of Yobe security situation, which remains fluid and unpredictable and its high interpersonal and communication skills demands, the nutrition Supervisor will need to be able to fit easily into a complex and highly operative team of various cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications & Experience Required Education

• University degree in any of the following disciplines: Nutrition, Public Health or related field,
• At least 2 years experience in nutrition, public health, development, or food aid support
• Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of Nutrition and/or Public Health
• Advanced computers skills at least intermediate skills in windows based word processing, spreadsheet and nutrition/public health software
• Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and organize own work plan
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity, tact, advocacy skills
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, communication and public speaking skills
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Conditions By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:

• Fraud
• Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse

    Job Title: Project Manager Location: Maiduguri, Borno Position Type: Regular Duration: 4 months (extendable) Job Summary Responsible for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Food Livelihood and Nutrition Security (FLNS) sector projects at State level under the direct supervision of FLNS Sector Manager. Key Responsibilities

• Planning, Implementation, Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Prepare and supervise implementation of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual plans.
• Participate in the design, implementation and review of project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) tools.
• Utilize MEAL information and other reports to improve on the efficiency and effectiveness of project performance and address any variances as may be necessary
• Identify necessary technical assistance and prepare Terms of Reference (TORs) as necessary.
• Prepare timely narrative and financial reports that meet donor and CARE standards schedules for submission to sector manager.
• Ensure compliance with contract provisions regarding all project matters: administration, procurement or general management etc.

Resource mobilization:

• Actively participate in the preparation of project concept notes, proposals and resource mobilization in general, both technical and financial parts.
• Working in a teamwork in the Country Office, actively mobilize resources in line with the Country Office motto of “everyone is a resource mobilizer”
• Carry out project technical and financial review of concept notes and proposals
• Competently and timely address technical and financial review comments/remarks from internal and external reviewers of project concept notes and proposals.

Supervision and Management of Direct:

• Supervise Assistant Project Managers in the Local Government Areas in a state, MEAL officer and Nutrition Officer.
• Identify direct reports capacity development needs and in consultation with the FLNS Manager and Human Resources develop their capacity.
• Guide direct reports prepare performance plans and appraise them in consultation with FLNS Sector Manager and HR staff.
• Support HR and FLNS sector staff recruitment

Management of Project Resources:

• Prepare realistic monthly and annual budgets
• Monitor monthly project expenses in coordination with sector manager and maintain adherence to CARE's financial policy to ensure that spending is within budgetary guidance.
• Authorize Advance request, travel request, liquidations and any other financial documents of direct reports as directed by supervisor or senior.
• Ensure that all moveable and non-moveable CARE property and assets are judiciously managed.

Administration:

• Support procurement and administrative tasks at the State and LGAs levels.
• Support safety and security tasks at state and LGAs levels.

Representation, Liaison and Networking:

• Ensure good public relations and enhances CARE's image and effective representation at all levels including community, donor agencies, federal, state and LGA.
• Identify and prepare issues/topics for presentation in workshops, seminars, conference, meetings etc.
• Promote dissemination, internally and extremely, of projects results
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the sector manager or her/his designate.

Skills and Qualifications

• At least a Bachelors level degree in a Food Livelihood and Nutrition Security fields (e.g. Agriculture, food security, Agribusiness).
• Proficiency in MS office package

Experience:

• At least 5 years working in food livelihood security sector with experience in emergency, early recovery and development.

Desired and Technical Skills:

• Solid experience of community mobilization approaches and coordination with governments / local authorities.
• Experience of application of standards, new approaches, methodologies. High quality report writing, budgets and tracking of project resources.
• Good leadership qualities and ability to interact effectively with donors, counterparts and organizations.
• Experienced problem solver and decision maker.
• Experience in gender, civil society strengthening, working through partnership, national NGOs, working with IDPs, returnees and host communities in hard-to-reach areas.
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent inter-personal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines yet effectively coordinate program activities with other CARE projects and other similar interventions being implemented in the same operational area.
• Advanced computer skills - MS office package.

Conditions

• By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:
  • Fraud
  • Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse

    Job Title: Administrative & Finance Assistant Location: Damaturu, Yobe State Position Type: Regular Duration: 4 months (extendable) Job Summary

• The Administrative & Finance Assistant’s overall responsibility is to ensure that the day to day running of the office administration is conducted in an efficient and cost effective manner while keeping in mind legal considerations and donor requirements where necessary.
• Also acting as focal person on all financial issues related to the Damaturu office, cash and treasury management, and General Ledger.

Key Responsibilities Administrative:

• Ensure correct use of office equipment, servicing, repairs and ensure controls are maintained
• Organizing supplies needed for the events such as trainings, workshops, seminars, meetings etc. (stationary, refreshments, lunch, etc.)
• Ensure administrative policies and procedures are followed.
• Provide back-up support to the program support staff in general office work
• Maintain petty cash operation and ensure internal controls and petty cash policy are followed adequately.
• Keep record of stationary usage for monthly orders (photocopy paper, flipchart paper, stationary for workshops and for the office)
• Type documents and input data as required
• Photocopy and bind documents as required

Finance:

• Record all accruals in the GL module of PeopleSoft.
• Ensure all adjustments are recorded in the system on time.
• Petty cash uploads are properly recorded in the system with the correct charging details.
• Month end entries are done timely.
• Perform all treasury management duties in the sub office
• Record all deposits received in the sub office timely.
• Manage the sub office cash to maximize gains and minimize losses
• Participate in the internal control and review of the sub office books and accounts:
• Prepare monthly sub ledgers for balance sheet account and prepare appropriate correction.
• Review Travel Expense Reports (TERs) of staff and other project advances before they are posted in the system.
• Assist Logistics Officer to reconcile the sub office Inventories with the asset account
• Ensure timely preparation of month end and other reports
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of First Degree in Business Administration, Finance & Accounting or equivalent experience or a combination of education and work experience
• Familiarity with basic finance or accounting practices will be an added advantage

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the CARE’s values and ethical standards
• Good understanding of CARE business, operational environment and its program participants and donors
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to remain calm, in control and good humor even under pressure
• Proficient in use of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook (or similar software); Good knowledge of Administrative systems, practice, policies and procedures.
• Fluency in English and Hausa is required.
• Familiar with donor rules and regulations (EU, USAID, ECHO, CIDA etc.)
• Strong customer service focus and ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in organization.
• Strong level of initiative to provide independent follow through on processing issues and concerns.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, operational, and coordinating abilities,
• Ability to demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Ability to promote integrity and business ethics; demonstrate mature judgment, trust and open communication.
• Ability to ensure effective team work, collaborative behavior and build team spirit
• Ability to develop collaborative and harmonious relationship with external partners and clients at the senior level.
• Proficient in the use of computer applications and systems
• Previous experience working with an INGO or a Development organization.
• Excellent analytical skill, good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without supervision
• Ability to multitask and work within deadlines.

Conditions

• By submitting your Application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:
  • Fraud
  • Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse

    How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and detailed CV's as a single document to: [email protected]   Application Deadline 7th September, 2018.   Note

• Indicate clearly in the subject line of the email the position you are applying for and the location (in Caps)
• Save your Application and CV with your name before attaching it
• CARE strongly encourage women to apply
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CARE considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, color, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.

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