Current Openings at ZOA Nigeria, 14th July, 2017

ZOA is an international NGO with its Head Quarters in The Netherlands. ZOA offer RELIEF to people who are affected by conflict or natural disasters. ZOA want to contribute to a new perspective of HOPE in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the RECOVERY until they can provide to take care of their livelihoods. ZOA works in fifteen countries in Africa, Middle East Region and Asia and has approximately 1000 employees worldwide. ZOA Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the vacant position below:   Job Title: Project Officer Location: Maiduguri, Borno Slot: 3 ZOA’s Programme

• ZOA started setting up operations in Nigeria recently and are supporting IDPs and vulnerable people in Borno state with WaSH and Food Assistance. ZOA operates from its office in Maiduguri.
• In the selection of the beneficiaries, we pay careful attention to include the most vulnerable households.
• Continuously promoting community governance, inclusion, peace and stability in these fragmented and traumatized communities is a challenging but essential part of ZOA's Programme.

• The Project Officer supports the Project Manager in the implementation of cash based Food assistance project in Maiduguri, Nigeria.
• He/She will report to the Project Manager on the progress of the Food assistance project.
• He/she is the main interface between ZOA and the targeted communities. The position is based in Maiduguri, ZOA Nigeria

• Develop and maintain strong understanding of the situation in each target community;
• Be ZOA’s first contact point for each community, including for any complaints or concerns raised by community and acting as liaison between communities and technical project staff;
• Liaising with key community stakeholders;
• Monitor and report on progress of activities in accordance with ZOA reporting and monitoring system;
• Arrange the logistics of project activities;
• Provide (technical) input into the development and implementation of ZOA’s programme plan;
• Ensure all (vulnerable) groups within the communities are represented and heard;
• Pro-actively detect and resolve potential obstacles in project implementation;
• Contribute in field research, needs assessments, evaluations etc, from time to time, as directed;
• Any other duty that is reasonably consistent with the key tasks of the function.

• Community members, community leaders and community-based organizations;
• Relevant government authorities on a provincial/district and local level;
• National and international NGOs working in ZOA’s target areas;
• Any other stakeholders in project implementation at community level;

• Project staff
• ZOA field office / country office staff

• The candidate is expected to support the identity, vision, and mission of ZOA

• Relevant university Degree;
• Proven working experience of 1 year in project implementation;
• Project cycle management (PCM);
• Excellent in English in reading, writing and speaking;
• Excellent spoken and written command of Hausa and Kanuri;
• Affinity with relief work and International NGO’s;
• Ability to write clear and concise reports;
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word);

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
• Pioneering qualities (taking initiative);
• Result-oriented in a team approach;
• Good planning and organizational skills;
• Accuracy;
• Ability to work individual as well as in a team;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting;

• ZOA recently started setting up operations in Nigeria, supporting IDPs of Boko Haram affected states. ZOA starts up operations from Maiduguri. In the selection of the beneficiaries, we pay careful attention to include the most vulnerable households. Continuously promoting community governance, inclusion, peace and stability in these fragmented and traumatized communities is a challenging but essential part of

• Assist the Program Officer by implementing of the WaSH, Food Aid and psychosocial;
• Oversee and report the monthly post distribution monitoring;
• Monitor and report progress of contractors;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at community level;
• Ensure clear communication between management staff and key stakeholders at community level;
• Provide translation between expatriate staff and community members;
• Develop and maintain strong understanding of the situation in the target area;
• Assist in field research, needs assessments, evaluations etc, from time to time, as directed;
• Any other duty that is reasonably consistent with the key tasks of the function.

• Community members and community leaders;
• Any other stakeholders in project implementation at community level;

• Program Officer;
• Project staff;
• ZOA office staff;

• The candidate is expected to support the identity, vision, and mission of ZOA

• Relevant university degree or diploma ;
• Proven working experience of 2 years in community mobilisation;
• Affinity with relief work and International NGO’s;
• Excellent spoken and written command of Hausa and Kanuri;
• Good knowledge of English in reading, writing and speaking;
• Computer skills (Excel, Word);

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong networking skills;
• Strong listening skills;
• Strong participatory attitude;
• Strong relationship building skills;
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting;

• Starting Date: as soon as possible
• Salary/conditions: ZOA offers you a challenging job, an inspiring and motivated team and good benefits and remuneration which suits the charities sector.

• ZOA recently started setting up operations in Nigeria, supporting IDPs of Boko Haram affected states. ZOA starts up operations from Maiduguri. In the selection of the beneficiaries, we pay careful attention to include the most vulnerable households.
• Continuously promoting community governance, inclusion, peace and stability in these fragmented and traumatized communities is a challenging but essential part of ZOA's programme.

• The Finance & Admin Assistant supports the Finance & Admin Officer in executing financial processes for ZOA Nigeria in order to support smooth organisational functioning and effective project implementation.
• The position is based in Maiduguri, therefore we prefer to hire someone who lives in Maiduguri.

• Facilitate cash payments;
• Ensure that cash books are always up to date;
• Support in the administration of financial transactions;
• Assist in completion of proper documentation for all financial transactions;
• Assist in office logistics and small procurements;
• Execute administrative tasks for other staff, such as scanning, printing and documenting

• Diploma in relevant field;
• Proven working experience of at least 2 years in the relevant field with at least 1 year in staff management;
• Excellent in English in reading, writing and speaking;
• Excellent in Hausa in reading, writing and speaking;
• Excellent computer skills (accounting systems, Excel, Word).
• Affinity with development work and International NGO’s;

• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Good planning and organizational skills;
• Good numerical skills;
• Able to work under pressures;
• Result-oriented;
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team;
• Accurately;
• Service oriented attitude but strict when it comes to keeping up to the ZOA policies and procedures;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting;

• Starting date: as soon as possible
• Salary/conditions: ZOA offers you a challenging job, an inspiring and motivated team and good benefits and remuneration which suits the charities sector.