Ongoing recruitment at The Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health (PACFaH), Abuja
The Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health (PACFaH) project
is a social accountability project implemented through the strategy of
partnership building of indigenous CSO’s, champions and activists to
ensure the government at national and state levels in Nigeria fulfill
commitments to child and family health.
PACFaH is recruiting for suitably qualified candidates for immediate employment into the job positions in Abuja below:
Job Title: Communications Officer (Long term Consultancy)
Location: Abuja
Slot: 4
Job Description
- Under the direction of the Program Manager, the ideal candidate
will work within PAcFaH teams to develop and operationalize the health
advocacy communication plan and social media strategy of PACFaH partner
NGOs.
- S/he will develop and maintain relationships with journalists
and media outlets, monitor media; advise on reactive media
opportunities, develop and pitch proactive media opportunities; arid
write and distribute media releases and op-eds.
- The ideal candidate will also develop online communication
materials including video content, maintain oversight of Partners
website, including updating relevant information; contribute to the
development and delivery of communication strategies for events, forums
and policy submissions; and develop and implement PACFaH’s advocacy
strategies campaigns, in consultation with the Manager Policy and
Communications.
Description:
- Successful candidates will be engaged on a consultancy basis for
a 6 month renewable period. Experts with relevant experience in
confirmed positions are encouraged to take up this opportunity on
secondment, sabbatical or no-paid leave for the Initial 6 month period.
Duty post - Abuja with 10%-15% travel.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a first degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, English Language.
- For one of the four available positions, Pharmacists with
relevant communication skills and related experience are also invited to
apply.
- A minimum of 3 years experience Copywriting, proofreading,
developing and communicating the core messages of a public health,
social sector or gender programs in past projects, Post graduate
qualifications in the social sector will be a distinct advantage.
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Location: Abuja
Job Description
- The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for
developing systems for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the
project such as setting up procedures for data collection and analysis
as well as creating mechanisms and formats for both internal and
external M&E.
- S/he will develop and administer toots that enable the
organization to measure the impact of its work. S/he will also be
responsible for training staff arid partners and to work with
documentation experts to ensure that M&E outputs are published and
disseminated.
- S/he will ensure that all reports and related deliverables
including work plans and performance monitoring plans are produced and
delivered on time and are of consistently high quality.
- Oversee data collection to ensure quality and consistency and
compile and disseminate information in appropriate formats as needed for
project planning and progress reviews.
Description:
- Successful candidates will be engaged on a consultancy basis for
a 6 month renewable period. Experts with relevant experience in
confirmed positions are encouraged to take up this opportunity on
secondment, sabbatical or no-paid leave for the Initial 6 month period.
Duty post - Abuja with 10%-15% travel.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a post-graduate degree in
relevant field such as Sociology, Demography or Public health; a
minimum 3 years experience designing and implementing monitoring and
evaluation systems for a Muslim FBO implementing internationally funded
health projects; demonstrated experience in training and
capacity-building of FBOs; strong research skills, including ability to
evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources; excellent
communications (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to
draft variety of written reports and communications.
- This position is based in Abuja with travel to focal states.
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Abuja
Slot: 4
Job Description
- The purpose of this position is to support the Finance Officer
in providing financial management support to PACFaH Project.
Specifically, to manage cash advances and disbursements in line with
PACFaH financial management guidelines, support the funds management of
the state level sub grantees CSO and assist in generating relevant
financial and management reports.
- Main responsibilities include performing the role of petty
cashier and ensuring the proper management, advance retirement and
recording of all the project funds disbursement in accordance with the
PACFaH Financial Management guidelines.
- Tasks include support the implementation of all relevant
financial and operational policies and procedures of the PACFAH Project;
maintain PACFAH’S books of accounts and documentation processes for
essential transaction documents, preparation of payment vouchers and
receipts; post authorized financial transactions into the computerized
accounting systems (Spreadsheet & QuickBooks); undertake the
processing of cash co1lecton from the bank and subsequent disbursements
as authorized by the management
Description:
- Successful candidates will be engaged on a consultancy basis for
a 6 month renewable period. Experts with relevant experience in
confirmed positions are encouraged to take up this opportunity on
secondment, sabbatical or no-paid leave for the Initial 6 month period.
Duty post - Abuja with 10%-15% travel.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate should have a university degree or HND in
Accounting or Finance; 1 - 2 years of post-National Youth Service
experience; a sound understanding or experience in accounting related
to NGO programs as well as excellent computer skills; and experience in
accounting software will bean added advantage.
Job Title: Accountant
Locations: Abuja and Kano
Job Type: Full-time
Slot: 2
Job Description
- Under the direction of the Director Finance and Admin, the
Accountant will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the
contractual financial requirements of donor funded projects.
- S/he will assist the Director F&A to ensure the accurate
keeping of all books of account for the project, including chequing
account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records, work
with the Director, F&A to ensure compliance with the contractual
financial requirements of the project. S/he will be required to assist
the Director F&A to provide support with the accounting workflow of
the office.
- The position holder will also be required to prepare financial
reports to monitor and track obligations and expenditure as well as
provide training and backstopping on the accounting system, function as
support for fiscal year end adjustment and other related financial
benchmark cites.
- Assist in contractual modification necessary for existing
business/programs, and develops costing strategy to provide assistance
in the preparation of cost proposals.
Description:
- Successful candidates will be engaged on a consultancy basis for
a 6 month renewable period. Experts with relevant experience in
confirmed positions are encouraged to take up this opportunity on
secondment, sabbatical or no-paid leave for the Initial 6 month period.
Duty post - Abuja with 10%-15% travel.
Requirements
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business
Administration or any other relevant field with 2-5 years of post
National Youth Service experience, of which 2 years must be in similar
role. Possession of CPA, ACA, or ACCA will be an added advantage.
- Candidate must have sound understanding or experience in
accounting related to NGOs and community level programs, proven ability
in the management of small to medium, social programs, excellent
computer skills with specialty in spread sheet, accounting software and
other relevant programs.
Job Title: Legislative Advocacy Officer (Long term Consultancy)
Location: Abuja
Slot: 4
Job Description
- Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the ideal
candidate will work within PACFaH teams to develop and operationalize
legislative advocacy plans for the partnering NGOs targeting legislators
in the project at national and state level.
- S/he will coordinate retreats, dialogue, and other forums for
Legislators in focal states (Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna, Nassarawa, Niger,
Lagos and Oyo).
- S/he will contribute to the development of Policy and
Information Briefs for the Legislator, provide timely online
communications, notices, updates, and calls to action regarding
significant policy actions affecting child and family health in states.
- S/he will participate in training workshops for CSOs on
Legislative Advocacy, map and track Legislators’ commitments to
improving child and family health.
Description:
- Successful candidates will be engaged on a consultancy basis for
a 6 month renewable period. Experts with relevant experience in
confirmed positions are encouraged to take up this opportunity on
secondment, sabbatical or no-paid leave for the Initial 6 month period.
Duty post - Abuja with 10%-15% travel.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will possess first degree in Political
Sciences, Public Policy with Postgraduate qualifications in similar
areas. For the position, a first degree in Pharmacy is a decided
advantage.
- S/he must have a minimum of 2-3 years experience working with
political office holders in voice and social accountability projects.
- S/he will knowledge of the legislative process and of issues
affecting child and family health; ability to communicate effectively
both orally and in writing, including public speaking and presentations
and must possess a focused and disciplined work ethic, be detail
oriented and comfortable working in a team-oriented environment.
- Candidates from the focal states (Bauchi, Kano, Kaduria, Nassarawa, Niger, Lagos and Oyo) are particularly encouraged to apply.
Job Title: CSO Engagement Officer (Long term Consultancy)
Location: Abuja
Slot: 4
Job Description
- Under the direction of the Program Manager, the ideal candidate
will work within 4 PACFaH NGOs to support and coordinate advocacy
engagements of CSOs and FBOs at the state and national level.
- S/he will strengthen partnerships, facilitate the coordination
of advocacy visits, meetings and engagements of civil society and faith
based organization in the project’s focal states (Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna,
Nassarawa, Niger, Lagos and Oyo).
- S/he will develop and operationalize strategic approaches to
capacity building of CSOs as the PACFaH project enters the
sustainability period.
Description:
- Successful candidates will be engaged on a consultancy basis for
a 6 month renewable period. Experts with relevant experience in
confirmed positions are encouraged to take up this opportunity on
secondment, sabbatical or no-paid leave for the Initial 6 month period.
Duty post - Abuja with 10%-15% travel.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a first degree in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Sociology, or Management Studies.
- S/he must have a minimum of 2 years experience developing
training programs, building partnerships; and/or conducting pre-award
assessments for indigenous CSOs and FBOs working in public health.
- Postgraduate qualifications in the social sector will be a distinct advantage.
Remuneration
Salary are competitive and women are especially encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s and application letters to:
[email protected]
Application Deadline 30th October, 2016.