Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition (SPRING) Job Vacancies in Nigeria

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Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition (SPRING) is a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide state-of-the-art technical support and facilities country-led,
regional, and global programs to improve the nutritional status of women and children. The SPRING implementation team consists of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., Helen Keller International (HIK), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPR), Save the Children (SC), and The Manoff Group (TMG). USAID Nigeria has provided field support funding the he SPRING Project to work in the Benue State and FCT with a focus on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) training packages and technical assistant (TA) that support development of a national Social and Behavioral Change and Communication (SBCC) strategy.

SPRING is looking to hire suitable candidates to fill the vacant position within its rapidly expanding program portfolio.

Position: Nutrition Coordinator
Location: Benue & Edo States
Job Description

• As a member of the SPRING Team, the Nutrition Officer will work under the direction of the SPRING Nigeria Nutrition Advisor in the day-to-day support of the successful implementation of the SPRING Nigeria Project.
• The Nutrition Officer provides operational and programmatic support in coordinating technical and administrative inputs for the project.
• Ensure the day-to-day implementation of the work plan activities in the State and provide input into the development, on-going management and maintenance of work plan.
• Provide technical support to the UGM partners and Government counterpart to build their capacity to implement IYCF activities and to ensure that agreed targets are met.
• Under the Supervision of Nutrition Advisor, manage the preparation, coordination, and execution for special technical events, such as trainings
• Compile State level reports on project results, case studies and lessons learned.
• Facilitate, draft, and participate in the development of, and/or the timely completion/review of SPRING technical reports, such as: monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports; strategic plans and work plans; and other ad hoc reports, as required.
• Participate in the design and implementation of assessments and evaluation studies, trainings, and workshops.

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of Masters degree in Nutrition or Public Health (with a focus on Nutrition)
• At least 5 years experience in nutrition development programs
• Fluency in at least one of the local language in the state

Position: Finance Assistant
Location: Bauchi, Benue, Edo & Kaduna States
Job Description:

• The Finance Assistant will assist in carrying out day to day financial operations under the supervision of the Accountant.
• Administration of office petty cash including vouchers and checks and ensures funds spent are adequately justified;
• Writes checks, check confirmations and deposits at the bank;
• Maintenance of a proper filing system for all records and updating soft and hard copied data base information for the office;
• Assist in posting transactions into the office accounts software;
• Assist in maintaining files and updating finance records;
• Deal with retirement of advances;
• Support any finance functions assigned by the Chief of Party, Finance Manager or Accountant. 

Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of HND or BSc in Accounting, Banking and Finance or Business Admin; or any Finance related course
• Minimum of 1 year experience.

 Position: Driver
Location: Abuja Benue and Edo
Job Description
The Driver will provide transport support services to technical program officer in assigned state;

Specific Responsibilities;

• Maintain accurate and up to date records relating to individual vehicles use i.e. log books, servicing record e.t.c.
• Purchase fuel from organisation designated commercial gas stations, reviews and verifies the accuracy of receipts/voucher and submits them to the finance
• Ensure all aspects of vehicles policy are being followed and enforced
• Willingness to travel within Nigeria regularly as required
• Experience as a qualified mechanics desired but not required

Qualifications Required:

• West African School Certificate or equivalent
• License Class E
• Minimum of 3-5 years driving experience with NGOs or corporate organisations in Nigeria

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit: cover letter and current curriculum vitae to the following email address to: [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 6th December 2013. Kindly make the position you are applying for the subject of your application. Further, for positions with multiple locations, put the position/the location as your subject e.g. Finance Assistant/Benue.

All correspondence should include physical and e-mail addresses as well as contact telephone number(s). Only E-mail applications will be accepted and only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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