NGO Jobs in Nigeria at Sightsavers, 23rd May 2015
Sightsavers is a highly respected international development organization
working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equality of
opportunity for disabled people.
We work with local partners in
developing countries to tackle the main causes of avoidable blindness
including cataract, and a group at diseases that have been coined
neglected tropical diseases such as river blindness and trachoma. We
help the people who need it most - those living in poverty in some of
the world's poorest countries
The Integrated Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Control Programme is
supported by UK Department for International Development (DFID) led by
Sightsavers in partnership with other NGOs, private organizations and
the academia. The programme aims at strengthening the capacity of the
national disease programmes anti streamlining supply chains to get the
drugs to the people who need them.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Neglected Tropical Diseases Control Programme Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Location: Kaduna, Nigeria
Job Description
- The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (M&EO) will be a
member of the DFID supported Integrated NTDs Control Programme for
Kaduna NTD and will report to the Nigeria Country Office NTDs Programme
Manager.
- Will be responsible for all programme implementation monitoring
and evaluation according to a detailed plan guided by standard
protocols for NTDs control.
Overall Purpose and Responsibilities
- Guide the overall M&E strategy, managing the interventions’ use of M&E methodology.
- To meet proposed goals and providing timely and relevant information to programme management.
- Support the MDA NTDs Programme Manager to monitor and implement
appropriate actions to improve efficiency and quality of project
implementation.
- Support the NCO NTDs Programme Manager and other team members
to develop a detailed programme Monitoring plan and jointly use it to
guide programme management.
Person Specification
- Must have at least a first Degree in Social and Health Sciences or related disciplines.
- Minimum of 5-6 years working experience, ideally in an INGO setting.
- Experience with participatory methods and partnerships.
- Computer literacy including hands on experience in statistical packages.
- Experience in M & E and database management systems for art integrated programme.
Job Title: Neglected Tropical Diseases Control Programme Officer
Location: Kaduna, Nigeria
Job Description
- The Programme Officer will be a member of the OFID supported
Integrated NTDs Programme for Kaduna State NTD and will report to the
Nigeria Country Office (NCO) NTDs Programme Manager.
- The NTD Programme Officer will oversee the activities of the DFID supported Integrated NTDs Programme in Kaduna State.
Overall Purpose and Responsibilities
- Support the NCO NTDs Programme Manager to provide effective management, coordination, and technical advice to the programme.
- Ensure the delivery of the programme targets.
- Coordinate the preparation of quarterly and annual reports to Sightsavers and as required by donors
- Support the state and Local Government Areas (LGAs) programme
teams to idientify and develop innovative approaches for the
implementation of Mass Drug Administration (MDA) to ensure delivery of
programme targets.
- Support collaboration with relevant governmental,
non-governmental agencies and stakeholders where necessary for the
effective implementation of prefect activities,
- Support the NCO NTD Programme Manager in monitoring the implementation of the Kaduna State NTDs control programme.
Person Specification
- Must have at least a first Degree in Biology, Zoology and
Development Sciences and other related disciplines from a reputable
institution Computer literacy including hands on experience in
statistical packages.
- Experience in implementing NTDs programme and database management systems for an integrated programme.
- Minimum of 5-6 years working experience, ideally in an INGO setting.
- Have a good qualification in monitoring and evaluation of project/programme.
Job Title: Neglected Tropical Diseases Control Programme Finance and Logistics Officer
Location: Kaduna, Nigeria
Job Description
- The Finance & Logistics Officer will be a member of the
Kaduna State NTDs Control Programme Office and will report to the
Nigeria Country Office Finance and Support Services Manager.
- The Finance & Logistics Officer will be responsible for the
Kaduna State NTDs Control Programme office financial oversight,
maintaining consolidated programme accounts, cash flow management,
payment processes and programme logistics.
Overall Purpose and Responsibilities
- Ensure financial control and managing risk.
- Ensure conformity to the principles of the contract with specific emphasis on Financial Management &
- Controls, Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting. Financial Monitoring & Audits.
- Monitor and retain financial record(S) Verity claims by partners and recommend for payment.
Person Specification
- Relevant professional accounting qualification (ACCA) or a Master's qualification or Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Minimum of 8-10 years working experience, ideally in an INGO
environment but experience in audit and government organization would
also be advantageous.
Job Title: Neglected Tropical Diseases Control Programme Driver
Location: Kaduna, Nigeria
Job Description
- The driver will be responsible for conveying the staff of Kaduna
State NTDs supported integrated Programme for field activities and
other necessary travels.
- He will report to the Kaduna State NTDs Finance and Logistic Officer.
Overall Purpose and Responsibilities
- The driver will convey the Kaduna State DFID supported
Integrated NTDs Programme staff to the field and for other necessary
travels.
- Ensure the vehicle is clean and serviced when due.
- Comply with safety measure of the vehicle.
- Adhere to Sightsaver's rules and regulations.
Person Specification
- WASC certificate (2) Must possess a current driver's license (3)
Must have basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance (4) Minimum of 3
years driving with an NGDO.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to Download Application Form
Click here to Download Equal Opportunities Form
These 2 (Two) Separate documents should be completed and sent to:
[email protected]
Note:
- Due to the high number of applications we receive we are unable
to send out individual acknowledgements for submitted applications.
- We will therefore only be able to contact you in the event that
you are short listed for interview, if you are not contacted within two
weeks of the closing date you may assume that your application has not
been successful on this occasion.
Application Deadline 2nd June, 2015.