New Vacancies at Action Against Hunger, 1st August, 2017

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Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Deputy Project Manager Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job Summary

• The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Deputy Project Manager will report to the Project Manager (M & E) and based in Maiduguri with frequent travel to the field.
• He/she will play a key role in supporting the Project Manager in the accountability and quality control of Action Against Hunger WASH, Nutrition, and Food Security projects in North-east Nigeria.
• The specific objectives to be achieved includes but are not limited to; leading the implementation of M&E systems for Action Against Hunger programs to ensure donor compliance in accordance with the mission's M&E standards, ensuring proper and timely implementation of the mission's monitoring and evaluation tools, activities and reporting as well as utilization and learning from M&E systems at the project and mission level.

Requirements The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have a Bachelors or Masters degree (preferred) in Humanitarian Affairs, International Development, Public health, Epidemiology, Economics, or other Social / Developmental Sciences.
• Have at least 2 years of proven experience in the Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability of humanitarian or development programs and activities
• Be professional, motivated, flexible, culturally sensitive have the ability to work independently.
• Have excellent communication, writing and analytical skills including ability to transcribe evaluated results into learning strategies.
• Have excellent knowledge on statistics and other software (MS Excel, SPSS, SPHINX, STATA, EPI Info, ENA for SMART, GIS, etc.)
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word) and Management Information Systems including GIS.
• Have experience in designing and leading internal and external evaluation as well as building the capacity of the team.
• Have demonstrated knowledge of M&E concepts and international humanitarian quality standards including project management.
• Have previous experience with nutrition, WASH, food security, cash based intervention and livelihoods programming including mobile data collection processes and platforms.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply     Job Title: Base HR and Administrative Officer Location: Damaturu, Yobe Job Type: Full Time Job Summary

• The Human Resources and Administrative Officer will be based in Damaturu, Yobe state and work under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager.
• The Base HR&Admin Officer will provide overall support to the HR department which includes but not limited to; overseeing the recruitment process at the base and various aspects of the training and development of staff, administer HR-related documentation such as contracts of employment, ensuring the relevant HR database is up to date, accurate and complies with legislation.
• He/she will also ensure the proper management of the international staff guesthouse and all visitors  and assist in the circulation of HR department communications.
• In liaison with the Resourcing Manager, ensure that each step of the recruitment process is followed at base level according to the mission recruitment process. Liaise with the HR Officer in Abuja to provide all information and documentation needed to ensure the timely processing of the monthly payroll.
• Ensure that all staff receive proper induction and briefing with HR and the relevant departments. Facilitate staff trainings on HR policy and procedure as assigned.
• Manage the practical organization of trainings as requested. Liaise with logistics to ensure that the guesthouse is running effectively.
• Arrange the guesthouse or book hotel rooms, to accommodation all visitors as needed.
• Support in the implementation and application of the HR policy in the base and provide advice and support to employees and managers.

Requirements The successful candidate will;

• Have a minimum of Bachelor's Degree in HR and Administrative related field with relevant experience. Master's Degree will be an added advantage.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be approachable, diplomatic, able to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural teams in a complex, multi-site work environment.
• Be computer literate including all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Possess excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently.
• Be able to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Have previous experience working for INGOs an asset, particularly health related INGOs.
• Be fluent in one or more national/regional language.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply     Job Title: Logistics Assistant Location: Damasak, Borno Job Summary

• The Logistics assistant will be based in Damasak and will support the Logistics Officer. He/she will manage the delivery process of items ordered from suppliers.
• The Logistics Assistant will manage and supervise the security guards and daily workers at the base.
• He/she will be in charge of stock and premises management according to Action Against Hunger best pratices.
• The Logistics Assistant will be in charge of archiving and scanning all purchase documents at the base.

Requirements The Successful Candidate will have:

• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain or any other equivalent course.
• A minimum of 1 year working experience in logistics or procurement.
• Proven knowledge and experience of logistics core competencies
• Strong computer skills including all Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience in the International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) and Humanitarian context.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Fluency in English, Hausa and Kanuri.
• Sound knowledge of Action Against Hunger Logistics procedures and kitlog
• To be  an inhabitant of Mobbar LGA or nearby LGAs
• High level of flexibility and self-motivation.
• Commitment to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply     Job Title: Finance Archivist Location: Maiduguri, Borno State, Job Summary

• The Finance Archivist will be based in Maiduguri, Borno State and to the Base Finance Officer.
• He/she will support the Finance Officer in ensuring quality control of invoices, improving the quality of the documents, file and archive the documents.
• The Finance Archivist will also send monthly accountancy file to the Capital Office. Certain aspects of the duties include but are not limited to; confirming all received invoice and ensure its coherence with the base account. record all errors and confirm the budget line for each contract.
• Send monthly financial report the the Capital for documentation.
• Confirm all invoices are present for each transaction as well as the accounting codes, project codes and budget codes are in line with the budgets.

Requirements The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of National Diploma in Accounting, Management, Finance, or related field with minimum of 1 year experience in a finance and administration-related role.
• Possess exceptional organization and planning skills, ability to manage and follow work plans.
• Have strong interpersonal, communication skills and ability to negotiate, influence, give effective feedback.
• Be an effective team player and have the ability to manage stress effectively, juggle competing priorities, balance various programmatic, logistic and team needs.
• Have experience with donor funded programs preferably

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply     Job Title: Complaint Response Mechanism Assistant Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job Type: Full Time Job Summary

• The Complaint Response Mechanism Assistant will be based in Maiduguri, Borno state and report to the Complaint Response Mechanism Officer.
• The CRM Assistant will be responsible for the establishment and management of the feedback mechanism for all Action Against Hunger humanitarian project.
• He/she will be responsible for reporting and management of the hotline system. The CRM Assistant's responsibilities include but are not limited to;
• Building staff awareness and commitment to a complaints mechanism, ensuring the compliance of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Action Against Hunger core policies.
• Regular maintenance of complaints and feedback database/information system, and share information on a regular basis.
• Addressing the queries of callers using setup hotline while respecting ethical and professional behavior in accordance with the Action Against Hunger standard operating procedures and HAP guidelines.
• Ensure complaints are closed within the appropriate time frame and also ensure CRM report is submitted to the CRM officer on monthly basis and important complaints on toll free line reported immediately.
• Submit internal and accurate reports to the concerned programs/projects weekly, or daily according to the urgency of the call.
• Include monthly recommendations, if needed, to projects/programs and program managers as received and refer internal cases with the support of the CRM Officer.

Requirements The successful candidate will:

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Management, Social Research, Development Studies or a related field with at least with 1 year relevant experience in developing and maintaining accountability and learning activities.
• Have excellent knowledge of accountability especially feedback mechanisms concepts and international humanitarian quality standards.
• Be fluent in English and local languages especially Hausa and Kanuri (both written and spoken skills).
• Have strong understanding of HAP, Do No Harm and other relevant global standards.
• Have experience of carrying out design and implementation of accountability and complaints reporting mechanisms in Nigeria.
• Have experience of developing and/or managing complaints reporting mechanisms for cash transfer programme.
• Be ethical, focused on treating complainants/ community fairly and culturally sensitive.
• Have excellent computer skills especially developing databases.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in local languages (Hausa and Kanuri)
• Have sound analytical and conceptual skills.
• Have excellent communication skills and experience in report writing.
• Have previous experience in handling feedback mechanism and also working with an NGO preferably.
• Have proven interest and commitment to humanitarian and development principles and demonstrable understanding of conflict/post conflict development contexts.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply     Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job Type: Full Time Job Summary

• The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer be based in Maiduguri, Borno State and report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Deputy Project Manager.
• The M & E Officer will be primarily be responsible for data gathering, collation and reporting activities to ensure the quality and accountability of the programs implemented by Action Against Hunger in Northern Nigeria.
• Under the direction of the M&E Deputy Project Manager and in collaboration with the Project Manager, the M&E Officer will develop and implement clear and practical M&E plans for the program by ensuring program indicators, monitoring formats, databases, data analysis, and reporting are maintained and harmonized.
• He/she will also track progress of key indicators and provide timely report to his/her manager.

Responsibilities The task and responsibilities include but are not limited to;

• Supporting the M&E team in the pilot data collection and integration of findings by providing feedback to the M & E Deputy Project Manager.
• Review and develop M & E systems for new projects, lead on the implementation of qualitative and participatory tools, including focus group discussions.
• Working closely with the team and other project team to ensure timely and quality data entry, analysis and interpretation.
• Under take regular field visits and monitor the design and execution of surveys with other assessments.
• Representation of Action Against Hunger activities relating to monitoring, evaluation, accountability and reporting when required.

Requirements The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of Bachelors degree in Economics, International Development, Statistics, Public Health, Demography or related subject, with previous experience working in humanitarian projects.
• Have a minimum 2 years of proven experience in monitoring, evaluation and accountability of humanitarian or development programs.
• Have experience in data collection, collation, analysis, and report writing.
• Have strong experience in community development programming, preferably in nutrition, food security, livelihoods or WASH
• Be professional, motivated, flexible and culturally sensitive.
• Have strong organizational and analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Have excellent team, budget, project management and representation competencies
• Have excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel, spreadsheets, Sphere standard, SPSS, SPHINX, or other statistical packages
• Be willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited
• Be fluent in English and Hausa (both written and spoken skills).
• Have experience in statistical analysis with participatory fieldwork methodologies.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply     Application Deadline: 4th August, 2017.

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