Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) Employment opportunities in Nigeria

Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2003 and became operational in the same year. JDF’s uniqueness lies in her interventions including advocacy and services to single women and their children, orphans and vulnerable children with special
considerations for those orphaned by HIV.

Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is located in Makurdi, Benue State. JDF is about to start the implementation of an integrated community case management of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea (ICCM) in partnership with Christian Aid and funding from DFID/UKAid subject to signing of contract agreement. In view of this, the organization is requesting applications from only qualified candidates for the following job positions.


Job Title:  Project /Logistics Officer
Job Description

• The post holder will be responsible for ensuring effective project implementation and management of ICCM commodities at community and LGA levels.
• The post will manage collaborations with focal persons in the LGA (CORPs, LLHFWs etc) and State CMS. S/he will provide technical support on effective management of commodities including tracking of commodities, compliance with storage and distribution, utilization and reporting of logistics data.
• H/She will work with Christian Aid’s State Programme Coordinator to ensure timely distribution of commodities to health facilities.

• The role will support the M&E officer in promoting effective and efficient monitoring and evaluation of programme activities, centred on impact and outcomes; create conditions so that learning feeds into programme decision-making in each LGA.
• Strengthen the capacity of community based volunteers (CORPs and others).
• The role is responsible for ensuring that monitoring and evaluation systems to allow for effective, accurate reporting for decision making and project implementation in his/her assigned LGA.

• The role will be responsible to develop, promote effective and efficient monitoring and evaluation of programme activities, centred on impact and outcomes; create conditions so that learning is fed into programme decision-making across the 2 LGAs. Use participatory approaches to monitoring and evaluation for effective project implementation and results.
• Encourage active knowledge management and organizational learning needs using Monitoring and Evaluation findings.

• The role is responsible for delivery of the ICCM project; planning for activities, finalization of programme reports and ensuring ICCM activities are implemented in accordance with agreed standards and budgets.
• S/he will work in close collaboration and coordination with the State Ministry of Health and Christian Aid State Programme Coordinator.

• The role is responsible for financial record keeping and general banking of project funds in JDF office. Monthly accounts and returns are produced in a timely manner; reports are extracted from the financial and administration systems to review the status of the budget and the adherence to financial policies

• The role is responsible for ensuring staff, visitors and goods are taken to their required destination safely. 
• The post holder will maintain all vehicles, including safety equipment, ensure regular maintenance of the project vehicle and where required, ensure any complex vehicle repairs are carried out by the appropriate service provider.