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Mar 9, 2021, 11:24 PM
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Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Beiersdorf

Location: Yola, Adamawa State

Role Purpose

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is to support the implementation of the Beiersdorf Project in Adamawa state of Nigeria.
The purpose of this role is to provide timely, accurate information on project implementation and ensure that monitoring and evaluation are in line with specific project FAD/donor requirements.
The role’s support is to achieve accountability, transparency and programme quality in project locations. The post holder is to ensure that project activities are in line with the Logical Framework and relevant guidelines.

Dimension of the Role

Communicates with the M&E Manager and across Plan International Nigeria and field level implementing partners. The post holder will support the establishment and utilization of a systematic Monitoring and Evaluation system for the project.
The post holder will interface and support programme team members and programme coordination.
The role requires strong facilitation and organisational skills along with the ability to analyse and communicate complex information to all staff, partners and other stakeholders.

Accountabilities
In collaboration with the Project Manager, M&E Manager and other relevant staff, the M&E officer will:

Support the development and implementation of program M&E plans to capture project performance and results, including data reporting, assessments, and all monitoring and evaluation activities
Contribute to the monthly and quarterly project target review sessions.
Support the development of data flow pattern for project that will ensure timely data collection and reporting
Support to ensure that M&E-specific elements of local partner capacity strengthening plans are successfully implemented
Report results of M&E activities by providing written documentation about progress toward achieving indicators/targets, as appropriate
Support leadership at project location level on M&E to ensure the program technical integrity to achieve program goal and corresponding objectives and targets
Ensure high-quality implementation, in close collaboration with the Field team and the M&E Manager, and consistency in protocols, information and reporting systems
Lead efforts at project location to monitor and evaluate project interventions, document results and provide feedback to stakeholders to guide decision-making
Lead efforts to utilize training monitoring systems to track and monitor trainers and participants at training events to facilitate follow-up and recordkeeping
Utilize the training data collected to inform strategic decision-making and project planning
Support targeted evaluations and operations research, including design, data collection, management and analysis
Ensure quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine data quality audit
Support field level partners staff, community-based project management committee (CBPMC) and enumerators in designing, developing and deploying tools for community-based selection criteria for the selection of beneficiaries.
Lead in the conduct of assessments, field level Market price, and post distribution monitoring, data collection, analysis and reporting of results.
Facilitate M&E capacity-building activities with project staff and implementing partners
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Human Resource Development:

Supports the orientation, on-going development/training and builds capacity of field level and community-based staff to ensure a high level of expertise in line with organisational requirements

Learning And Knowledge Management:

Shares information within the project team about M&E findings and lessons learnt in a systematic timely manner.
More specifically shares information within the project team about pre/post distribution monitoring, findings and lessons learnt in a systematic timely manner.
Shares information within the programme team about M&E approaches and supports the documentation of lessons learnt, approaches and good practices.
Facilitates processes for internal and external knowledge sharing with Donor and among Donor Cooperating Partner Agencies in the northeast and supports such processes between regions
Participates in global/regional projects/networks as requested

Resource Mobilization:

Support resource mobilisation efforts of proposal writing and related engagement.

Dealing With Problems:

Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations from internal and external stakeholders and remain calm and resilient in the face of pressure.
Manage multiple priorities and work with distant colleagues to form a virtual efficient administration team;
Use Plan procedures to settle conflicts among colleagues;
Resolve problems that are not covered by established process.
Analyse possible causes of problems and suggest solutions to get them resolved.
Refer, whenever necessary, the case to the M&E Manager for consideration

Key Relationships:

Prepare and submit relevant information for programme reports and proposals for Plan International domestic and international consumption as directed by his/her supervisor.
Provide timely responses concerning queries linked with relevant projects or programmes.
Provide advice and support to Plan International Nigeria’s programme delivery and resource mobilisation.
Work with other members of the programme the units to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelors’ degree and minimum of 3 years’ work experience in monitoring and evaluating programs, with an organization with a robust M&E component.
Prior experience with Plan International or related non-governmental organization is preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, research, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis and presentation.
Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple counterparts in private, public and NGO sectors.
Strong understanding of M&E, policy and compliance requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English including excellent facilitation skills and demonstrated technical writing skills for publication.
Ability to work effectively with diverse national and international teams.
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
Strong technical skills, including ability to process and analyse data using one or more statistical software packages
Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages (Excel/Word document)
Ability to travel nationally

Behaviours:

Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of the team and with stakeholders
Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behavior
Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organisational development.
Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
Leads by example to motivate high performance of others
Very strong commitment to continuous learning

Physical Environment:

Based in Yola, Adamawa State with travel to project intervention locations to ensure that project is effectively monitored

Level Of Contact With Children

High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have medium to high contact with children. It is expected that children and the vulnerable shall be protected at all times.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Education Officer

Location: Yola, Adamawa

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to support the implementation of the Beiersdorf education /Protection project activities in Adamawa state in North Eastern Nigeria.

Dimensions of the Role

Communicates with the Project Coordinator in-charge of Beiersdorf project. Supports the strengthening and training of the school-based management committees, the training of teachers working with local partners and the distribution of materials as well as follow ups and monitoring of project activities.

Accountabilities
Programme development & Quality Management:

Responsible for the direct implementation of the project activities in the selected local government areas (LGAs).
Facilitation SBMC training and support for the strengthening of the SBMCs.
Support and facilitate the training of teachers in pedagogy and in service.
Work closely with the local partners to mobilize the communities in which the project will be implemented.
Provide weekly and monthly project reports to the project coordinator.
Raise purchase requests for the project and make follow ups with the logistics team to ensure timely procurement of the project materials.
Contribute to resource mobilization through updating Plan International through the Project Coordinator by providing updates on the needs in the communities, participate in needs assessment and provide lessons learnt and feedback to improve project quality and implementation.
Support the preparation of reports for domestic consumption.
Provide timely responses concerning queries linked with relevant projects or programmes.
Report to the Beiersdorf project coordinator.
Provide support to Plan International Nigeria’s programme delivery and resource mobilization.
Work with other members of the programme units to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery.
Perform any other project related duties as specified by the supervisor.
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Human Resource Development:

Supports the orientation, on-going development/training and builds capacity of colleagues and local partner staff when required.

Learning and knowledge management:

Share relevant information within the Beiersdorf project team establishing and supporting the proper documentation of activities
Participates in global/regional projects/networks as requested.

Dealing with Problems:

Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations from internal and external stakeholders and remain calm and resilient in the face of pressure.
Manage multiple priorities and work with distant colleagues to form a virtual efficient administration team;
Use Plan procedures to settle conflicts among colleagues/stakeholders;
Resolve problems that are not covered by established process.
Analyze possible causes of problems and suggest solutions to get them resolved.
Refer, whenever necessary, the case to supervisor for consideration

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Qualifications and Experience:

University degree or equivalent in Education, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, or related fields
Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience Education in Emergencies
Experience working in emergency settings
Good knowledge and understanding of DO NO HARM principles and established international child protection standards (especially UNCRC)
Experience with participatory approaches to education, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, or other related area.
Experience working with IDPs, refugees and other vulnerable populations (ideal)
Previous experience directly providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation and violence

Skills & Knowledge:

Strong ability to work independently, organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
Community mobilizations skills.
Facilitation and training skills.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility
Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
Languages: Excellent command of English language and Hausa

Behaviours:

Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of operations and with stakeholders
Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
Provides good and adequate administrative and logistical support to enable programmes to meet meets it’s agreed financial and program outcomes.
Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.
Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organizational development.
Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
Leads by example to motivate high performance of others
Very strong commitment to continuous learning

Physical Environment:

Typical office environment with extensive travels to coordinate and lead programme activities

Level of contact with children:

High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have very frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Case Management Officer

Location: Yola, Adamawa

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to participate and assist in the implementation of (S)GBV/CP/Education Project funded by GNO Private Donor - Beiersdorf project in line with International best practices and relevant guidelines.
The post holder is expected to have strong background in GBV and Child protection programming and skills in case management.

Dimensions of the Role

Communicates within Plan International Nigeria and with partners and related government institutions.
The post holder will manage Plan International Mobile GBV Case Management activities interfacing with other programme team members.
The post holder will also contribute towards the capacity building of Plan Internationals implementing partners and community volunteers including stakeholders at LGA and community level.
S/He will ensure strong linkage between GBV and Reproductive Sexual Health Rights as well as time response to survivor in the areas of Clinical Management of Sexual Violence Survivors.

Accountabilities
In collaboration with the Field Team, Project Coordinator and GBV Technical Advisor, the case management Officer will be responsible:

To ensure GBV survivors including child survivors and those at risk of GBV are identified and receive individual case management support by ensuring standard tools and procedures are in place and adhered to by case management team members.
To manage, provide training and technical support to, and build the capacity of the full case management team.
To coordinate with other GBV service providers on case management
Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Provide technical and management leadership to Case Managers in accordance with best practice and Plan policies, including its survivor and child-centred community-based approach.
Ensure that solid case management, referral and information management systems are in place for appropriate identification, responses and follow-up for survivors of GBV.
Ensure regular communication with Project Coordinator and GBV Technical Advisor to integrate appropriate GBV in emergencies priorities in program design
Ensure regular individual supervision, case review meetings with Case Managers and case conferences are conducted to reflect on progress and to accommodate the lessons learned and improve case management system accordingly.
Ensure the [GBV IMS Database] is set up, regularly updated, analyzed for trends in the caseload, and efficiently and confidentially managed in collaboration with the GBV IMS Officer [and relevant partner organizations (e.g. Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, UNFPA and UNICEF)].
Provide support to reintegration activities especially for women, girls and boys formerly associated with armed groups in collaboration with humanitarian agencies
Conduct regular capacity assessment and capacity building including coaching and mentoring of Case Managers to improve on the quality of Case Management.
Collaborate with other project staff to ensure referrals to other services such as psychosocial support, Mental health and education/livelihoods interventions
Ensure the immediate needs of women and adolescent girls are identified during rapid assessment and are immediately responded to
Facilitate the identification of vulnerable women and adolescent girls, profile and provide them with dignity kits
Facilitate life skills training sessions for adolescent boys and girls
Develop and roll-out RSHR information and education with adolescent girls
Train GBV service providers (Health Workers) on Clinical Management of Sexual Assault Survivors
Identify gaps in service provision to adolescents identified and documented, with a special attention to UASC and proactively referring and advocate for those gaps to relevant in coordination with the Project Coordinator.
Together with the case workers, ensure vulnerability of the identified and registered children are responded to involvement of the community where appropriate ensuring the best interest of the child.
Establish/maintain a regular system of project evaluation and progress monitoring, using both qualitative and quantitative indicators, data collection, feeding into program adjustments and regular reporting as well as advocacy and new program development
Coordinate with the GBV sub sector (Coordination at the field level) in order to assure that adequate and survivor cantered solutions are taken in consideration in the strategic planning of activities

Staff Supervision & Development:

Directly supervises GBV Case Managers
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Ensure timely completion and submission of regular program and staff reporting and annual performance reviews, as appropriate
Assist with the recruitment of Case Managers.
Ensure training, support and ongoing capacity building opportunities for Case Managers
Provide evaluations on Case Managers performance in accordance with Plan Policies and Guidelines.
Ensure that all Plan policies are upheld, as well as Emergency Gender Based Violence Guidelines, Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, GBV Case Management Standard Operating Procedure and Core Humanitarian Standards

Grant Planning & Implementation:

Produce weekly and monthly data and regular narrative reports for different stakeholders and information to feed into donor narrative report
Supports implementation and ensure adherence to monitoring and evaluation plans.

Monitoring & Reporting:

Initiate regular, participatory assessments/feedback surveys with client communities.
Provide inputs into and consolidate weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports on the Case Management activities; Submit reports for all field activities, trainings and meetings.
Maintain effective and efficient oversight, quality control and reporting systems and processes that ensure regular field monitoring and modifications as required.
Contribute to high-quality Plan International and donor reports on activities, indicators and achievements, as well as best practices and lessons learned.
Coordination & Representation
Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors.
Regularly attend LGA level GBV sub-working group meetings, Case Management meetings at appropriate levels to contribute to coordinator of case management responses across agencies.
Program Development
Contribute to the development of the CP/GBV program strategic direction for responding to in need of women, girls, boys and men.
Contribute to proposal development activities (narrative and budget) through providing information from the ground and participation in rapid assessments.

Dealing With Challenges:

Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations from internal and external stakeholders and remain calm and resilient in the face of pressure.
Manage multiple priorities and work with distant colleagues to form a virtual efficient administration team;
Use Plan procedures to settle conflicts among colleagues and external stakeholders;
Resolve problems that are not covered by established process.
Analyse possible causes of problems and suggest solutions to get them resolved.

Human Resource Development:

Supports the orientation, on-going development/training and builds capacity of local partner staff when required.

Key relationships:

Plan Nigeria Humanitarian Response Unit
Various departments within Plan Nigeria (HR, Finance, Admin, Programmes etc)
Coordination with GBV and CP subsector

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

Bachelors' degree or equivalent with experience in INGO with at least 2 years of work experience in humanitarian response in the North East is preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

At least 2 years’ experience in Child Protection programming, experience in Child Protection in Emergency (CPIE) programming will be an added experience
Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple counterparts in private, public and NGO sectors.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English including understanding of local language as an added advantage.
Knowledge and skills: General knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian Principles and core standards e.g. CPIE Minimum standards, Core Humanitarian Standards, SPHERE and other relevant international standard for humanitarian response.
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office
Ability to travel frequently to deep field locations in Pulka- Gwoza LGA and Rann- Kala Balge LGA for at least 70% of your time (Two weeks in and one week out).

Desirable:

Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to Plan International management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for Plan programs
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop Plan programs.

Behaviours:

Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of operations and with stakeholders
Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
Provides good and adequate administrative and logistical support to enable programmes to meet meets it’s agreed financial and program outcomes.
Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.
Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organisational development.
Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
Leads by example to motivate high performance of others
Very strong commitment to continuous learning

Physical Environment:
Based in Yola Adamawa State with field visits to places or locations for implementation and supervision of project activities.

Level of contact with children:

High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have very frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Information Management Assistant

Location: Yola, Adamawa

Role Purpose

The Information Management assistant is to support the implementation of the Project in the context of north-eastern Nigeria.
The purpose of this role is to provide timely, accurate information on project implementation and ensure that monitoring and evaluation are in line with specific project FAD/donor requirements.
The role’s support is to achieve accountability, transparency and program quality in project locations.
The post holder is to ensure that project activities are in line with the Logical Framework and relevant guidelines.

Dimension of the Role

Communicates with the M&E officer and across Plan International, and field level implementing partners.
The post holder will support the establishment of a systematic Information Management system.
The post holder will interface and support program team members and program coordinator.
The role requires strong facilitation and organizational skills along with the ability to analyse and communicate complex information to all staff, partners and other stakeholders.

Accountabilities
In collaboration with the M&E Officer and other relevant staff, the information management assistant will:

Provide support in ensuring facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
Support the documentation of the outcomes of trainings, workshops, meetings and events.
Support to ensure that M&E-specific elements of local partner capacity strengthening plans are successfully implemented
Report results of M&E activities by providing written documentation about progress toward achieving indicators/targets, as appropriate
Ensure high-quality implementation, in close collaboration with the Field based team, sector Specialists and the M&E coordinator, and consistency in protocols, information and reporting systems
Support efforts to utilize training monitoring systems to track and monitor trainers and participants at training events to facilitate follow-up and recordkeeping
Utilize the training data collected to inform strategic decision-making and project planning
Support targeted evaluations and operations research, including design, data collection, management and analysis
Ensure quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine data quality audits
Support to ensure that relevant data are entered into organization-wide data management system designed to capture, analyze, and disseminate project data
Support field level partners staff, community-based project management committee (CBPMC) and enumerators in designing, developing and deploying tools for community-based selection criteria for the selection of beneficiaries.
Support the production information and knowledge management products for the project
Perform any other support functions as directed

Human Resource Development:

Supports the orientation, on-going development/training and builds capacity of field level and community-based staff to ensure a high level of expertise in line with organisational requirements

Learning And Knowledge Management:

Shares information within the project team about M&E findings and lessons learnt in a systematic timely manner.
More specifically shares information within the project team about pre/post distribution monitoring, findings and lessons learnt in a systematic timely manner.
Shares information within the programme team about M&E approaches and supports the documentation of lessons learnt, approaches and good practices.

Key Relationships:

Prepare and submit relevant information for programme reports and proposals for Plan International domestic and international consumption as directed by his/her supervisor.
Provide timely responses concerning queries linked with relevant projects or programmes.
Provide advice and support to Plan International Nigeria’s programme delivery and resource mobilisation.
Work with other members of the programme the units to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in related field.
Excellent command of computer skills and MS Office.
Minimum of 1-year experience in information management role.
Strong technical skills, including ability to process and analyse data using one or more statistical software packages
Excellent English language writing and speaking skills, ability to speak Hausa is an added advantage
Ability to identify diverse, relevant external actors to work with and understand the purpose and implications of working with them
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Ability to organize ideas in a logical and structured manner.
Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Behaviours:

Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of the team and with stakeholders
Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behavior
Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organisational development.
Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
Leads by example to motivate high performance of others
Very strong commitment to continuous learning

Physical Environment:

Based in Adamawa State with travel to project intervention locations to ensure that project is effectively monitored

Level of Contact With Children:

High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have medium to high contact with children. It is expected that children and the vulnerable shall be protected at all times.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Project Coordinator - Beiersdorf

Location: Yola, Adamawa State

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to coordinate and manage Child Protection and GBV project funded by GNO Private partner -Beiersdorf in line with best practices and relevant guidelines.
The post holder is expected to have strong GBV/Child protection and education programming background, knowledge and skills.

Dimensions of the Role

Communicates within Plan International Nigeria and with partners and related government institutions. The post holder will directly implement the GBV and child protection activities interfacing with other programme team members. The post holder will also contribute towards the capacity building of Plan Internationals implementing partners, Case Workers and community mobilizers.
With support from the M&E unit, ensure the establishment of a systematic M&E system for the project. Support project team and support coordination and implementation of the project. Ensure project is implemented according to time line and budget.
The role requires a strong management skill including facilitation and organizational skills along with ability to analyse and communicate complex information to stakeholders.

Accountabilities
In collaboration with the Field Team and CP/GBV/Nurse officer, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

Provide guidance and support to implementing project team in all phases of the project cycle.
Develop an activity implementation plan with the project team
Lead and organize regular monitoring visit and if required, project action plans, revisions and modifications
Responsible for the development of all narrative and financial report (with support from grants officer, and finance department and technical reviews by the CPiE specialist in line with donor and Plan requirements
Ensure compliance with donor regulations
Monitor budget and ensure adequate burn rate with support from ERM and CPiE specialist
Working with and in coordination with M&E manager, ensure adequate data capturing of project beneficiaries.
Design and participate in awareness raising activities aimed at promoting changes in attitudes and behaviors regarding to COVID-19.

Staff Supervision & Development:

Directly supervises project officers
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Ensure timely completion and submission of regular program and staff reporting and annual performance reviews, as appropriate
Assist with the recruitment and the identification of community mobilizers
Ensure training, support and ongoing capacity building opportunities for project officers, Case Workers and community mobilizers on technical and project management skills.
Provide evaluations on project officers performance in accordance with Plan Policies and Guidelines.
Ensure that all Plan policies are upheld, as well as the IASC guidelines on Gender Based Violence

Information and coordination:

Liaise and provide updates and reports on a frequent bases and whenever required and agreed as per FAD to the manager.
Organize and attend regular meetings with project stakeholders (OCHA, sector coordinators, government) as deemed necessary by line manager
Represent Plan international Nigeria in coordinating meetings as designated by the line manager.

Grant Planning & Implementation:

Produce monthly data and regular narrative reports for different stakeholders as well as donor narrative reports of high quality (in collaboration with line manager and the M&E Officer).
Supports implementation and ensure adherence to monitoring and evaluation plans.

Monitoring & Reporting:

Initiate regular, participatory assessments/feedback surveys with client communities.
Provide inputs into and consolidate bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports on the Case Management activities; Submit reports for all field activities, trainings and meetings.
Maintain effective and efficient oversight, quality control and reporting systems and processes that ensure regular field monitoring and modifications as required.
Contribute to high-quality Plan and donor reports on activities, indicators and achievements, as well as best practices and lessons learned.

Coordination & Representation:

Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key community stakeholders, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors.
Regularly attend GBV/CP sub-cluster and MHPSS Working group meetings at LGA levels to contribute to coordinator of case management responses and Psychosocial support across agencies.

Program Development:

Contribute to proposal development activities (narrative and budget) through the provision of information and data on community feedback on ongoing projects and assessment of emerging needs.
Provide information on needs of women and children based on knowledge and understanding of the beneficiaries and communities.
Facilitate dialogue and Focus Group Discussions with community-based protection mechanisms and assess capacity gap and need

Other:

Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to Plan management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for Plan programs
Design and participate in awareness raising activities aimed at promoting changes in attitudes and behaviors regarding to COVID-19.
Ensure all prevention and response protocols to COVID-19 are in place before project activities implementation
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop Plan programs

Dealing With Challenges:

Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations from internal and external stakeholders and remain calm and resilient in the face of pressure.
Manage multiple and work with distant colleagues to form a virtual efficient administration team;
Use Plan procedures to settle conflicts among colleagues and external stakeholders;
Resolve problems that are not covered by established process.
Analyse possible causes of problems and suggest solutions to get them resolved.

Human Resource Development:

Supports the orientation, on-going development/training and builds capacity of local partner staff when required.

Key relationships:

Work with Plan Nigeria Humanitarian Response unit.
Various departments within Plan Nigeria (HR, Admin & Log, M&E, Finance, Programmes) etc
Project coordinators of projects considered to be part of Lake Chad programmes.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

Bachelor of Science degree in development studies, social studies, project management or related field and experience in INGO with at least 5 years work experience in humanitarian response and managing pf protection projects.
MSc is preferred
Minimum 2 years of direct psychosocial/counselling experience with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence in emergency preferred.
Strong ability to lead women centres and child friendly spaces preferred
Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for clients at all times. Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization
Strong ability to lead, train, facilitates and motivates others in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
Knowledge and ability to speak Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage
Experience working with case files and databases and providing regular documentation preferred

Skills & Knowledge:

Demonstrated understanding of the skills necessary to work with children and adolescents particularly vulnerable children
At least 3-year experience in gender-based violence and child protection programming
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, think and plan strategically, and communicate with key actors in a dynamic and unpredictable operating environment
Strong skills in monitoring, evaluation, research and conducting participatory, community-led assessments.
Knowledge of Sphere and established international child protection/GBV standards, methodology and tools
Knowledge of community mobilization and facilitation techniques
Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability and willingness to work in a participatory manner with a diverse range of client communities
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple task and tight deadlines.
Personal qualities: Team player, clear communicator, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well under minimal supervision, and a commitment to child rights and gender equality
Languages: Fluency in English Kanuri and or Hausa is an added advantage
Ability to travel to LGA of implementation at 70% of the time
Ability to function effectively with diverse international teams

Behaviours:

Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of operations and with stakeholders
Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
Provides good and adequate administrative and logistical support to enable programmes to meet meets it’s agreed financial and program outcomes.
Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.
Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organisational development.
Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
Leads by example to motivate high performance of others
Very strong commitment to continuous learning

Physical Environment:

Based in Yola Adamawa State with field visits to places of locations for implementation and supervision of project activities.

Level of contact with children:

High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have very frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: GBV Nurse Officer

Location: Yola, Adamawa State

Role Purpose

The GBV officer/Nurse is to support the implementation of the Beiersdorf project in Adamawa state.
The purpose of this role is to provide health and medical information to (S)GBV survivors and programme participants on the project funded by GNO Private partner -Beiersdorf in line with donor requirements, best practices and relevant guiding principles.
The post holder is expected to have strong knowledge and skills on healthcare and health information management of Adolescent Reproductive Health Programming, referrals and linkages of survivors.

Dimensions of the Role

The Post Holder will through specialized health centers, provide quality health care, assessments, support, information, and follow up services at all times to all survivors. Communicates within Plan International Nigeria and with partners and related government institutions.
The post holder will also contribute towards the capacity building of Plan Internationals implementing partners and community volunteers including stakeholders at LGA and community level. S/He will ensure strong linkage between GBV and Reproductive Sexual Health Rights as well as time response to survivor in the areas of Clinical Management of Sexual Violence Survivors.

Accountabilities
In collaboration with the Field Team, Project Coordinator and CPiE/GBV Specialist, the GBV/Nurse Officer will be responsible to:

Provide all immediate assessments, First Aid, health care support to survivors as needed and requested. Provide referrals and follow-up medical care, treatment, and support as needed.
Help refer and support survivors to access additional health care/ examination that may not be provided at the primary clinic and safe spaces
Provide information and instruction to survivors on the medical treatment regimen that has been prescribed for them, ensuring that they understand the regimen (dose, schedule, etc). and adherence. In the case of children, ensure that the parents/caregivers understand this regimen.
Through follow up, monitor and help ensure the survivor continues to follow the treatment regimen. These may be done through home visits, to be coordinated through the case workers and volunteers Workers/ PFAs.
Provide health/medical information to survivors as needed and requested, for example the potential health consequences of GBV, and options for assistance.

Technical responsibilities:

Ensure regular communication with Project Coordinator to integrate appropriate SRHR/SGVB in emergencies priorities in program design.
Support case management officers in conducting case management supervision and monitoring
Provide support to reintegration activities especially for women, girls and boys formerly associated with armed groups in collaboration with humanitarian agencies
Conduct regular capacity assessment and capacity building including coaching and mentoring of Case Managers and Government Health Workers to improve on the quality of Case Management.
Collaborate with other project staff to ensure referrals to other services such as psychosocial support, Mental health and education/livelihoods interventions
Ensure the immediate needs of women and adolescent girls are identified during rapid assessment and are immediately responded to
Facilitate the identification of vulnerable women and adolescent girls, profile and provide them with dignity kits
Facilitate life skills training sessions for adolescent boys and girls
Develop and roll-out SRHR information and education with adolescent girls
Train GBV service providers (Health Workers) on Clinical Management of Sexual Assault Survivors

Program implementation and development:

External: The Nurse will have external working relationships primarily in the context of the specific job responsibilities outlined above. This includes: line ministries, District Authorities, Traditional and Religious leaders, GBV service providers, and other stakeholders as relevant. The GBV/Nurse Officer will also assist in maintaining those external relationships specific to service provision and referrals for survivor support.
Internal: The Nurse will work in collaboration with Project Coordinator, Case Management Supervisors staff in both program and support sectors.

Staff Supervision & Development:

Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
Ensure timely completion and submission of regular program and staff reporting and annual performance reviews, as appropriate
Assist with the recruitment of Case Managers.
Ensure training, support and ongoing capacity building opportunities for Case Managers
Provide evaluations on Case Managers performance in accordance with Plan Policies and Guidelines.
Ensure that all Plan policies are upheld, as well as Emergency Gender Based Violence Guidelines, Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, GBV Case Management Standard Operating Procedure and Core Humanitarian Standards

Grant Planning & Implementation:

Produce weekly and monthly data and regular narrative reports for different stakeholders and information to feed into donor narrative report
Support implementation and ensure adherence to monitoring and evaluation plans.

Monitoring & Reporting:

Initiate regular, participatory assessments/feedback surveys with client communities.
Provide inputs into and consolidate weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports on the Case Management activities; Submit reports for all field activities, trainings and meetings.
Maintain effective and efficient oversight, quality control and reporting systems and processes that ensure regular field monitoring and modifications as required.
Contribute to high-quality Plan International and donor reports on activities, indicators and achievements, as well as best practices and lessons learned.
Coordination & Representation
Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors.
Regularly attend LGA level GBV sub-working group meetings, Case Management meetings at appropriate levels to contribute to coordinator of case management responses across agencies.
Program Development
Contribute to the development of the CP/GBV program strategic direction for responding to in need of women, girls, boys and men.
Contribute to proposal development activities (narrative and budget) through providing information from the ground and participation in rapid assessments.

Dealing With Challenges:

Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations from internal and external stakeholders and remain calm and resilient in the face of pressure.
Manage multiple priorities and work with distant colleagues to form a virtual efficient administration team;
Use Plan procedures to settle conflicts among colleagues and external stakeholders;
Resolve problems that are not covered by established process.
Analyse possible causes of problems and suggest solutions to get them resolved.

Human Resource Development:

Supports the orientation, on-going development/training and build capacity of local partner staff when required.

Key relationships:
Work with Plan Nigeria Humanitarian Response unit.

Various departments within Plan Nigeria (HR, Admin & Log, M&E, Finance, Programmes) etc.
Network and linkages with health facilities

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or midwifery with project management or related field and experience in INGO with at least 3 years work experience in humanitarian response and managing of SRH, GBV and Child projects.
Certified serving or retired nurse, midwife or Community Health Extension Workers
Minimum of 2 years direct psychosocial/counselling experience with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence in emergency preferred.
Strong ability to lead women centres and child friendly spaces preferred
Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for clients at all times. Experience in participatory techniques and community mobilization
Strong ability to lead, train, facilitates and motivates others in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and supportive manner.
Knowledge and ability to speak Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage

Desirable:

Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to Plan International management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for Plan programs
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop Plan programs.

Behaviours:

Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of operations and with stakeholders
Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity
Provides good and adequate administrative and logistical support to enable programmes to meet meets it’s agreed financial and program outcomes.
Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.
Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organisational development.
Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations
Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
Leads by example to motivate high performance of others
Very strong commitment to continuous learning

Physical Environment:

Typical office environment with extensive travels to coordinate and lead programme activities

Level of contact with children

High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have very frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Application Deadline 23rd March, 2021.

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Yola, Adamawa State

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