Ongoing Recruitment at Intercommunity Development Social Organisation

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Intercommunity Development, Social Organization, formally Integrated Development Services (IDS) is a voluntary, not-for-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in 2004 by Peace-loving and law-abiding women and youth and incorporated with the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC/IT/No.60576) and was granted Special Consultative Status by the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in 2013.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

 

 

Job Title: Gender Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Specific Responsibilities
Intercommunity Development Social Organisation (IDS) has secured a grant from Save the Children International (SCI) on Education Cannot Wait (ECW) to implement in Borno. For this cause, we are recruiting a Gender Officer. The responsibilities of the Gender Officer include but are not limited to the following:

• Support the Gender Equality Coordinator to develop a gender mainstreaming strategy for IDS humanitarian programmes.
• With support from the ECW Project Manager, formulate key gender messages and targets from lessons learned, assessments, research and evidence gained through project implementation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of project objectives and initiatives, both short and long term, encompassing a wide range of issues with a gender lens.
• Support the ECW Project Manager to ensure that voices of children disaggregated by sex form the basis of all key organizational strategies.
• Acquire information and understanding of key gender issues in the country, particularly in the northeast, focusing on boys and girls and adapt strategies as necessary.
• Support to build the capacity of key program staffs and volunteers, including CVTs on gender.
• Develop a good knowledge of state and national government structures, parliamentary and political processes and key decision-making structures and how to influence them working with the ECW Project Manager and the advocacy team.
• Provide inputs into systems for research, analysis and documentation that underpin evidence for gender-based programming and influencing at state and national levels.
• Write regular progress reports for activities implemented, as well as support gender related programme reports as directed.
• Maintain a strong relationship with other Gender related staff across IDS
• Develop and maintain a network of external contacts with key individuals in the government, NGO sector, civil society and the media particularly working on gender issues and participate in gender working group meetings, which may include providing oversight.
• Perform other tasks, as required, to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.

Leadership: Action; Thinking; Self; Inspiring; Developing Others:

• Demonstrates approachability and trust by listening carefully to others and valuing their contribution, and making others feel comfortable by being open and honest about their thoughts and feelings
• Demonstrates self-development and management by taking responsibility for own development, and actively seeking out feedback to better understand their own strengths and weaknesses
• Makes positive statements about work
• Effectively influences others by understanding their interests and showing how they will be met by own preferred solution
• Gives constructive feedback to enhance capabilities and responsibilities to partners and others.

Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• An advanced University Degree (Master's Degree or higher) in Education or Economics, Psychology, Sociology or other Social Science field required.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional work experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in Education at the national and international level, some of which in a developing country and in an emergency, context is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Local language (Kanuri, Babur and Hausa) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

• IDS values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The functional competencies required for this post are:

• Relating and networking
• Applying technical expertise
• Analyzing
• Formulating strategies and concepts
• Planning and organizing
• Leading and Supervising.

Core Values:

• Commitment;
• Diversity and inclusion;
• Integrity.

 

 

 

Job Title: Logistics Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• Intercommunity Development Social Organisation (IDS) has secured a grant from Save the Children International (SCI) on Education Cannot Wait (ECW) to implement in Borno. For this cause, we are recruiting a Logistics Officer, who will Under the supervision of the Program Manager, provide a comprehensive and coherent administrative support for the IDS logistics operations in Maiduguri and other field sites in Nigeria.
• The purpose of the position is to implement logistic activities regarding the projects and the base(s) of IDS, more specifically:
  • Warehouse management
  • Stock management
  • Support procurement & supply management
  • Transportation / supply different areas of intervention of IDS.

Specific Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Logistics Officer include but are not limited to the following:

• General Logistics support
• Manage all warehousing activities of the delegation
• Manage all stocks for the delegation ensuring proper documentation and accountability
• Support procurement processes
• Support field offices with general logistics
• Ensure compliance and accountability throughout processes

Fleet management and Transport:

• Identify potential transportation company for delivery of goods to/from storehouses, to field site locations
• Draft service contracts with transportation company
• Ensure all vehicles legal documentation and procedures are updated
• Ensure that problems are reported to the logistic manager as soon as possible.
• Ensure and supervise loading/unloading operations.
• Fill all the documents needed for transportation of goods (Packing list and Waybill)
• Anticipate transportation needs and arrange shipments to IDS field sites.

Procurement:

• Identify suppliers, and collect quotations according to Line manager
• Ensure that all the needed information is filled on quotations
• Ensure a proper filing system of all procurement files and documents and constantly update the follow up tool
• Negotiate the price, delivery time and other terms with suppliers
• Ensure the quality of the purchase and the delivery deadlines
• Ensure the collected documents are compliant with the procedures: supplier stamp, signature...
• Provide invoices to the administration according to the rules of the organization
• Ensure a good communication with the program managers at all the level of the purchase process
• Report any problem with supplier to the Logistic manager
• Ensure the supply all recurrent items (Office supplies, cleaning items, drinking water,)
• Identify with the Logistic manager the new suppliers and make permanent research of new sources of supply on the benefit of the organization.

Stock Management:

• Collaboration with Logistics sector for storing of IDS goods in common storage areas
• Preparation of SRF and ROF forms for operations in common storage areas of Logistics sector

Organize the flow of merchandise:

• Take delivery of the items and check the quality & quantity
• Follow IDS stock management procedures; Put in place and update/use all relevant tools (stock cards, stock list, delivery notes, etc)
• Do regular inventories (monthly) for the different items stored within the office and activity bases (projects and logistic items), and ensure it is spread to the programs.
• Crosscheck regularly the data between deliveries from stock and programs data (donation certificates) in close relation with the program manager.
• Ensure that all items are stored in good condition and that any missing or damaged goods are reported immediately to the line manager
• Ensure proper segregation of stored goods according to donor/program
• Prepare monthly stock reports and send it timely to logistic manager.

Human Resources Management:

• Identify and mange daily workers for loading/unloading, transportation operations on sites of IDS intervention.
• Prepare and follow up payment forms for daily workers payment after completing of works.

Reporting:

• Provide the line manager a monthly Stock report
• Immediate feedback in case of incident in and around our working area to the line Manager.

Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• Master's Degree or higher Education in Education or Economics, Psychology, Sociology or other Social Science field required.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional work experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in Education at the national and international level, some of which in a developing country and in an emergency, context is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Local language (Kanuri, Baburu and Hausa) is an asset.

The functional competencies required for this post are:

• Relating and networking
• Applying technical expertise
• Analyzing
• Formulating strategies and concepts
• Planning and organizing
• Leading and Supervising.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

• IDS values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

Core Values:

• Commitment;
• Diversity and inclusion;
• Integrity.

 

 

 

Job Title: Admin / Finance Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Admin/Finance Officer position will base in Maiduguri.
• The Person will check, review, and give the green light for processing payments, booking accruals etc. in addition to a close coordination with all the cash requesters.

Specific Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Administrative and Finance Officer include but are not limited to the following:

Accounting and Finance Management:

• Provide Administrative and Financial Support to the Finance Manger
• Assist program staff with day-to-day accounting operations and financial support in accordance with donor/client and IDS internal policies and procedures
• 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.
• Ensure all documents are filled and stamped.
• Maintain proper filing and easy retrieval of finance documentation.
• Conduct Daily, weekly and month end cash counts.
• Payment of participant and other training, cash payments out of the office.
• Update and Upload on cost point cash transaction. Daily reconcile of cash and book balances.
• Complete the monthly closing operation of the cash accounts after validation of Finance Manager
• Ensure that all vouchers are scanned and uploaded into IDS Share file for Supervisor review and internal audit purpose
• Ensure compliance with internal and donor regulations and procedures; establishing finance and supporting function policies, systems and procedures, and directing or performing their development, documentation, and implementation

Administrative:

• Organizes travel and files of all staff arriving/departing, booking and purchasing plane tickets
• Ensure Staff travelling Through the Capital is picked up, has appropriate papers and a place to stay

Working Relationships:

• Maintain frequent communication with Finance Manager to ensure finance activities and objectives are communicated
• Work with HR, program and logistics staff to ensure the coordination of activities met

Requirements

• National Diploma (ND), NCE, HND, B.Sc or any other relevant equivalent qualifications in Management, Finance, Business Administration or Computer Science.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in administration and financial management in the humanitarian sector, including extensive experience in the financial management aspect of international donor agencies.
• Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, preferably Excel (Costpoint)
• Experience in working within a large departmental team.
• Ability to carry-out responsibilities independently with minimal technical support from within the organization.
• Knowledge of varied donor financial regulations.
• Experience in enforcing the compliance of internal control procedures and policies relating to different departments and activities.

Competency:

• Proven leadership qualities required.
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills.
• Can function effectively in a loosely structured work environment and to set appropriate priorities and deal effectively with numerous simultaneous requirements
• Ability to work under pressure and manage workload effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in participatory manner with staff to assess needs, implement and monitor activities.
• Ability to integrate and work well within multiethnic and multicultural team.
• Ability to work in harsh conditions, often in remote areas.
• Some record of experience with donor (especially: USAID, OFDA, ECHO, DFID, BPRM, UN-Agencies) specific procedures.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Fluent English written and oral.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

• IDS values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

Core Values:

• Commitment.
• Diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity.

 

 

 

Job Title: MEAL Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of the MEAL Team Lead, the MEAL Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education programs/projects within the three areas of the Program from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate program development, implementation, program progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.

General Objective
ECW Education Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (M&E Officer) will be assigned the following key duties and responsibilities:

• He/she develops a MEAL plan, proposes relevant tools and techniques to monitor IDS Education projects in Borno State areas and supports the projects teams in their implementation;
• He/she consolidates data from the field in order to produce evidence-based, analytical and quality internal and donor reports within the deadlines; He/she ensures that data is transmitted on time from the field to the coordination;
• He/she represents IDS at Protection coordination meetings at different levels and ensures linkages between the projects and the child protection sub-sectors are effective by sharing and communicating achievements of the projects;
• He/she has a leading role in Protection needs assessments in various Borno State areas: drafting ToRs, consolidating quantitative & qualitative data, writing assessment reports etc.
• He/she effectively contributes to the capacity building of the local partner in the domain of M&E by providing continuous technical support, implementing formal training and conducting monitoring visits.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting:
• Develop, share and implement a MEAL plan for all the Education projects implemented by IDS
• Develop specific monitoring tools adapted to the project
• Ensure that the monitoring tools are duly filled with reliable data
• Consolidate qualitative and quantitative projects data and produce evidence-based and quality internal and donor reports within the deadlines
• Consolidate the monthly sitrep
• Draft questionnaires and take a lead in data collection
• Participate in writing assessments and survey reports
• Report any identified technical challenge, or question to the Child Protection Project Manager
• Maintain and ensure a culture of strict confidentiality inter IDS staff and between IDS staff and non-IDS employees.

Database:

• Design clear formats for data collection and treatment and train the Protection team accordingly
• Supervise the development and management of a database management system
• Supervise data protection procedures and filing

Internal Coordination:

• Ensure regular communication with the ECW Project Manager about updates, achievements and challenges through meetings, reports and ad hoc communication upon request and upcoming needs
• Carry out all the procedures connected with the accomplishment of the planned activities (administrative and logistical) through timely communication and collaboration with support departments
• Deliver any other tasks as assigned by the ECW Project Manager

Capacity Building:

• Closely collaborate with the local partner for capacity building purposes by the provision of ongoing technical support in the domain of M&E, implementing formal training and conducting field monitoring visits to various locations in Borno State areas
• Lead the process of identification of capacity building needs in the domain of M&E and designing a tailored training plan
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to various locations of Borno State areas, organize technical follow up meetings, draft field visits reports, suggest the necessary improvements and monitor its translation into reality
• Support the local partner in designing a MEAL plan providing high-quality expertise and assisting in the development of the M&E tools

External Coordination and Representation:

• Coordinate with other Education/Child protection actors on the ground to effectively contribute to the service mapping exercise, establishment of well-functional referral pathways, and information sharing
• Represent IDS Education project in meetings held at location level in her/his field of expertise, including sharing of information and reporting
• Contribute to the development of a community network to facilitate the project acceptance and stake holder’s contribution and ownership.

Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• National Diploma (ND), HND or University Degree in Education or Economics, Psychology, Sociology or other Social Science field required.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional work experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education at the national and international level, some of which is a developing country and in an emergency, context is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of the Local language (Kanuri, Baburu and Hausa) is an asset.

The functional competencies required for this post are:

• Relating and networking
• Applying technical expertise
• Analyzing
• Formulating strategies and concepts
• Planning and organizing
• Leading and Supervising.

Core Values:

• Commitment;
• Diversity and inclusion;
• Integrity.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

• IDS values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

 

 

 

Job Title: ECW Project Manager

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Specific Responsibilities
Intercommunity Development Social Organisation (IDS) has secured a grant from Save the Children International (SCI) on Education Cannot Wait (ECW) to implement in Borno. For this cause, we are recruiting a Project Manager. The responsibilities of the ECW Project Manager include but are not limited to the following:

Management and Advisory Support:

• Provide advice in establishing the annual work plan including developing strategies and determining priorities/targets and performance measurements for Humanitarian and Development Programming. Coordinate work progress monitoring and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards and report to Supervisor critical issues for timely action.
• Provide technical advice to colleagues in the Section on all aspects of programming and implementation to enable colleagues to achieve program/performance objectives

Program Development and Planning:

• Plan and/or provide technical assistance and operational support to the preparation/design and conduct/update of situation analysis to ensure that current comprehensive and evidence-based data on education issues in the North East are available to guide IDS strategic policy advocacy, intervention and development efforts on education and to set program priorities, strategies, design and implementation plans.
• Keep abreast of national development priorities on Education in Emergencies, recovery and development to enhance program management and delivery.
• Participate in strategic program discussion on the planning of education programs/projects. Formulate, design and prepare programs/projects proposal for the sector, ensuring alignment with the overall NE Strategy Plans national priorities, plans and competencies.
• Establish specific goals, objectives and strategies and implementation plans for the sector/s using on results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for program review and approval.
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies and to determine national priorities/competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
• Provide authoritative technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programs/projects with other IDS sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.

Program Management, Monitoring and Quality Control of Results:

• Plan and/or collaborate with monitoring and evaluation initiatives to establish benchmarks, performance indicators, to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results in education programs.
• Participate in major monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to engage stakeholders to take required action/interventions to achieve results.
• Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses in program and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
• Monitor programs/projects to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
• Plan, monitor and control the use of program resources (financial, human, administrative and other assets) certifying/verifying compliance with organizational rules, regulations and procedures, donor commitments and standards of accountability and integrity. Ensure timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
• Submit/prepare program/project reports to donors and other partners to keep them informed on program progress and critical issues.

Advisory Services and Technical Support:

• Provide technical advice to key government officials, NGO, partners on policies, strategies, best practices and approaches on equity in education, learning and skills, and governance in education and other related issues to support program development planning, implementation and delivery of results.
• Coordinate/ensure the availability of technical experts to ensure timely support throughout all stages of programming/project processes.
• Participate in strategic discussions to influence policy and agenda setting for combating poverty and all forms of discrimination against women/children by advising on and advocating strategies and approaches to promote universal access to and equitable and inclusive education for children in the North East.
• Prepare policy papers, briefs and other strategic program materials for management use, information and consideration.
• Participate in discussions on education emergency preparedness, programming and contingency planning to ensure proactive and appropriate response are in place to meet onset of emergencies nationally or other designated locations.

Advocacy, Networking and Partnership Building:

• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships through networking and advocacy with all Ministries providing Education in the North East, local/national governments, partners, donors, internationally recognized institutions, NGOs, funding organization, research institutes and private sector to reinforce cooperation and/or pursue opportunities to promote goals and achieve sustainable and broad results on education.
• Prepare communication strategies and implementation plans and activities for maximum communication impact and outreach to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances for sustainable results and support fund raising for IDS and education programmes and emergency interventions.
• Participate and/or represent IDS in North East inter-agency discussions and planning on education in emergencies. Collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues in preparation of programs/projects including emergency preparedness.

Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building:

• Promote critical thinking and innovative approaches and good practices for sustainable education programs/projects initiatives through advocacy and technical advisory services.
• Keep abreast, research, benchmark, introduce and implement best and cutting-edge practices on education management and information systems. Institutionalize and disseminate best practices and knowledge learned.
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures and introduce innovation and best practices to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programs and projects.
• Organize/plan/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on education and related programs/projects.

Requirements
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• An advanced University Degree (Master's Degree or higher) in Education or Economics, Psychology, Sociology or other Social Science field required.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional work experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in Education at the national and international level, some of which in a developing country and in an emergency, context is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Local language (Kanuri, Baburu and Hausa) is an asset.

The functional competencies required for this post are:

• Relating and networking
• Applying technical expertise
• Analyzing
• Formulating strategies and concepts
• Planning and organizing
• Leading and Supervising.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

• IDS values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

Core Values:

• Commitment;
• Diversity and inclusion;
• Integrity.

 

 

 

Job Title: ECW Project Officer
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• Under the supervision of the ECW Project Manager, the Education Project Officer(s) provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for education programs/projects within the three areas of the Program from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate program development, implementation, program progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
• To be based either in Biu, Hawul or Damboa LGA of Borno State with a regular visit to Maiduguri.

Specific Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Education Project Officer(s) include but are not limited to the following:
Community Outreach:

• Conduct an initial assessment of the protection risks and concerns in his/her area of responsibility with an aim of defining contextually relevant community mobilization strategy.
• Under the supervision of the line manager and based on the assessment’s findings, design an array of age and gender appropriate social events, educational programmes, awareness-raising sessions.
• Ensure close supervision of daily community outreach activities, support the staff in prioritizing interventions if needed, overcoming challenges and seeking synergies with other actors.
• Provide daily guidance and support to the staff, suggest changes, updates and improvements of relevant awareness-raising, psychosocial, educational activities when needed.

Child Protection:

• Promote and ensure project activities are in line with child protection and humanitarian principles.
• Ensure the project activities are well-integrated into the North-eastern Nigeria child protection system and humanitarian coordination practices and guidelines.
• Ensure IDS Child Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection Minimum Standards are mainstreamed through all the programmatic activities.
• Report serious cases of abuse committed against children to the ECW Project Manager with respect to confidentiality.

Education in Emergencies:

• Liaise with humanitarian actors and government authorities for coordinated and harmonized education programming in the project areas.
• Supervise and provide technical support to the project team members for the quality implementation of the educational activities.
• Manage and update the monitoring tools used for the project on a regular and timely basis.

Coordination & Representation:

• Work in close collaboration with IDS partners and other key actors.
• Coordinates with other IDS sectors to ensure implementation of standardized activities and with other departments (programme and support) of IDS.
• Participate in meetings held at site level in her/his field of expertise, when relevant and necessary.

Requirements
Education:
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) or University Degree (BSc or Higher) in Education or Economics, Psychology, Sociology or other Social Science field required
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional work experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in Education at the national and international level, some of which in a developing country and in an emergency, context is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Local language (Kanuri, Babur and Hausa) is an asset.

Competencies:
The functional competencies required for this post are:

• Relating and networking
• Applying technical expertise
• Analyzing
• Formulating strategies and concepts
• Planning and organizing
• Leading and Supervising.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

• IDS values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

Core Values:

• Commitment;
• Diversity and inclusion;
• Integrity.

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline  23rd September, 2021.

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