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Posted on: 9 January, 2018Deadline: Not Specified

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

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• Open Jobs
  1. Technical Officer, Protection
  2. Logistics & Warehouse Assistant
  3. Assistant Technical Officer-Monitoring & Evaluation
  4. Technical Officer (Health & Nutrition Services)
  5. Technical Officer, Media & Communications
  6. Technical Officer, WASH
  7. Technical Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation

Technical Officer, Protection

• Job TypeFull Time  
• QualificationMBA/MSc/MA  
• Experience3 - 7 years
• LocationBorno
• Job FieldMedical / Health   NGO/Non-Profit  

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
• FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions

Basic Function

• The Technical Officer, Protection under the supervision of the Field Manager will oversee psychosocial support program activities at all three field sites’ health facilities and safe spaces. S/He will manage all activities related to Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and Psychosocial Support (PSS) at LGA level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct robust analysis of Protection constraints within the target beneficiary population; recommend protection initiatives needed to meet program targets.
• Establish and grow relationships with FH I360s protection partners in Nigeria.
• Work with FHI 360 staff and partners to ensure that protection considerations are fully integrated into the program design and activities, including monitoring and evaluation
• Support in designing indicators for assessing progress with Protection and case management programs, adapted to the various types of work in various portfolios
• Conduct periodic protection and case management evaluations; recommend and implement corrections, as necessary.
• Design and conduct protection sensitization training for FHI 360 staff, implementation partners and beneficiaries.
• Responsible for SGBV psychosocial support activities to support social cohesion at field level.
• Manage and mentor ATO, Case Management on GBV related cases.
• Supervise and mentor community volunteers to monitor the applications of their training knowledge.
• Coordinate with a range of actors to ensure that safe and confidential services are made available and accessible to survivors of GBV and vulnerable individuals.
• Facilitate group PSS activities at safe spaces and in the community.
• Conduct quarterly activity review sessions with beneficiaries to identify what activities are working and what activities need to be improved.
• Serves as organizational liaison to external organizations at coordination meetings and conference as assigned.
• Oversees all aspects of Protection at assigned field site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master's Degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Social Works, Gender Studies, Sociology, Anthropology or related discipline with 3-5 years working experience in gender integration at the national or international level.
• Or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Social Works, Gender Studies, Sociology, Anthropology or related discipline with 5-7 years working experience in gender integration at the national or international level.
• Experience in dealing with issues of women's rights and Social Development within public institutions and/or international organizations required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian law enforcement systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of SGBV and PSS in crisis situations.
• Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around SGBV.
• Experience working as or with government policy makers.
• Strong analytic and economic research skills
• Knowledge of Nigerian security and law enforcement, in regards to SGBV reporting and response.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding protection.
• Experience in social work.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English & Hausa communications.
• Well-developed computer skills.

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Logistics & Warehouse Assistant

• Job TypeFull Time  
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
• Experience1 - 3 years
• LocationBorno
• Job FieldLogistics   Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain  

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Basic Function

• Under the direction of the Senior Procurement & Logistics Officer, the Logistics & Warehouse Assistant will be responsible for the provision logistical services and operating the warehouse containing a wide variety of project materials and equipment for the field site.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists field coordinator in the arranging travel for field site staff and program beneficiaries.
• Assist the field coordinator in procurement and deliveries of materials to the warehouse and field sites.
• Verify quantities of goods delivered, inspect for damage; and sign delivery tags.
• Prepare and maintain records concerning the receipt and issuance of materials.
• Assists field coordinator in provision of logistic support to trainings delivered to community volunteers.
• Update computer inventory control records.
• Perform periodic physical inventory spot checks and reconciles with inventory records.
• Assist in determining proper inventory levels, ordering points, and ordering quantities.
• Confer with user departments and provide cost information for budgeting purposes.
• Advise on methods to improve receiving, storing, and distributing materials and supplies; and maintain stock control records.
• Liaises with Field Coordinator & Senior Procurement and Logistics Officer to minimize inventory and eliminate obsolete items.
• Track usage of supplies and report on any incidence of abuse.
• Serves as point of call for logistical and administrative needs at the field site.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Estate Management or related field with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with donor-funded procurement rules and regulations is an advantage.
• Experience using inventory management software is an advantage.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to comprehend and make inferences from technical materials and equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge in pricing, contracts negotiations, policies and procedures.
• Technical understanding of office and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Good analytical, numerical and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
• Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical values at all times.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.

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Assistant Technical Officer-Monitoring & Evaluation

• Job TypeFull Time  
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
• Experience1 - 2 years
• LocationBorno
• Job FieldNGO/Non-Profit  

Location: Banki, Borno

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
• These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
• FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.

Job Summary

• The Assistant Technical Officer-M&E will assist in monitoring and evaluating and coordination of media and communication related activities at the assigned field site.
• Primary responsibilities include collecting information on project activities in each sector for proper documentation and reporting of activities.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with Field Coordinator to support the correct implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, and adherence to complete, correct and timely reporting.
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to field site, including collecting data on program activities and assist in the preparation of weekly/monthly and quarterly reports.
• Provide direct technical assistance and capacity building in the design and implementation of the program/project Monitoring and Evaluation components of the activities in the field site served.
• Support all media and communication related activities including documentation and preparation of success stores and articles for publication
• Responsible for data entry of program inputs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or similar degree with 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of humanitarian assistance programming.

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Technical Officer (Health & Nutrition Services)

• Job TypeFull Time  
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND   MBA/MSc/MA   PhD/Fellowship  
• Experience1 - 3 years
• LocationBorno
• Job FieldMedical / Health   NGO/Non-Profit  

Requisition: 2017200453
Location: Gamboru Ngala Application Link

                  Dikwa Application Link

                  Banki Application Link

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
• These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
• FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.

Basic Function

• The Technical Officer (Health & Nutrition Services) will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality care and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of integrated medical services at the LGA level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day to day technical and programmatic support related nutritional and integrated medical services at the facility level guided by strategies and approaches related to the implementation programs.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to nutritional and integrated medical services and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.
• Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents and work plans.
• Sensitize main stakeholders on CMAM and need for support and commitment for long term access to life saving activities for children; at this stage the overall entry/exit strategy can be shared emphasizing the vital role of the stakeholders to make this happen
• Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Build capacity of Community Health Workers (CHWs) through organized trainings.
• Serve as organization liaison at coordinated external meetings and conferences if assigned.
• Plan and deliver trainings with support capacity building team on CMAM and IYCF
• Develop work plan for OTP, Stabilization Centre and IYCF activities according to the expected progress of the project
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of medical and nutritional management and related developments by assessing the needs of current IDPs and staying alert to any implication of such experience and research to the project implementation
• Network and coordinate with the relevant sectors:
• Establish good relationship with the Local Government Area authorities and community leaders. Establish a network with the other actors in the working area (I/NGO) Establish a good understanding of the program within the community Establish link and meetings with the community leaders and different group existing in the working area. Coordination and participation in Nutrition Cluster, and nutrition assessment/ survey groups and filing of meeting minutes Support, and actively participate the sub-Nutrition Cluster group meetings at district level constructively Represent FHI 360 nutrition programs when and if necessary vis-a-vis donors during their field visits
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 1 to 3 years relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of humanitarian integrated health program delivery in resource constrained settings.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of health and nutrition in humanitarian programs.
• Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around integrated health program.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues in the communities
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and Hausa communications
• Ability to work in an environment where there are physical discomforts associated with change in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust or dirt.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to facility
• Ability and willingness to stay at Local Government Area (LGA) at the field
• Well-developed computer skills.

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Technical Officer, Media & Communications

• Job TypeFull Time  
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
• Experience5 - 7 years
• LocationBorno
• Job FieldMedia / Advertising / Branding  

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Basic Function

• The Technical Officer-M&E will assist the M&E/Reporting Coordinator in the creation and delivery of memorandums, organizational materials and announcements, donor and external success stories, events and other deliverables pertaining to organizational communications.
• Focuses on developing and delivering clear, concise and coordinated organizational messaging across multiple communications vehicles and on fostering opportunities for dialogue between staff and leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the M&E/Reporting Coordinator in researching and writing a broad range of communications that promote the activities of the organization such as success stories, press releases, photo journals, videos and donor presentations.
• Provides publicity and promotional support for special events and community outreach activities.
• Works with M&E/Reporting Coordinator to develop and implement communications and public relations strategies to promote and publicize a variety of humanitarian projects, services and programs.
• Prepares a variety of promotional and informational materials including articles, blog posts, bulletins, pamphlets and other related media material.
• Provides photography support for all reports and communications materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BS/BA in English, Journalism, Public Relations or related field.
• 5-7 years of writing, editing, and publications experience.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is desired.
• A sound understanding of humanitarian assistance programming is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of principles, theories and methods of communications, public relations, and journalism.
• Strong understanding of company policies and communications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent video and photography skills.
• Ability to write, edit, and develop all facets of a publication.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to regularly travel to field sites to document activities.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines, write effectively for the appropriate audience and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English & Hausa communication.
• Well-developed computer skills.

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Technical Officer, WASH

• Job TypeFull Time  
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND   MBA/MSc/MA  
• Experience3 - 7 years
• LocationBorno
• Job FieldEngineering / Technical  

Location: Dikwa, Borno

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
• These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
• FHI360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
• FHI360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions

Basic Function

• The TO WASH will provide technical and programmatic support in the three field sites. Under the supervision of the Field Manager with technical oversight from the WASH Coordinator, S/He will supervise contracts to provide upgrades to water systems, latrines, showers and water points.
• Other responsibilities will include conducting water quality testing for all water points rehabilitated under the program and working with Community Volunteers and latrine users to develop cleaning and maintenance schedules for latrines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate day to day operational and programmatic support to all WASH activities.
• Supervise the environmental health component of the program and ensure effective service delivery
• Support in designing frameworks and indicators to monitor WASH and environmental health components of the program
• Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Build capacity of Community Volunteers (CHWs) through trainings and hygiene promotion.
• Oversee activities related to hygiene and environmental health promotion at field site and additionally, at the health facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc/BEng. in Engineering with 5 to 7 years’ relevant experience in WASH with a sound understanding of hygiene in humanitarian relief settings.
• Or MPH or MS/MA in relevant degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in WASH with a sound understanding of hygiene in humanitarian relief settings.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of WASH and humanitarian programming in emergency situations. 
• WASH technical expertise especially in regards to engineering latrines, showers and water points.  
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English & Hausa communication.

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Technical Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation

• Job TypeFull Time  
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND   MBA/MSc/MA   PhD/Fellowship  
• Experience1 - 7 years
• LocationBorno
• Job FieldMedical / Health   NGO/Non-Profit  

Requisition: 2017200445
Location: Banki

Basic Function

• The Technical Officer (M&E), under the supervision of the Field Manager, and with technical oversight from the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, is responsible for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for the LGA office.
• The Technical Officer (M&E) will work with others in the LGA including local implementing partners to ensure that monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate and meet the donor and project’s M&E needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the state-level staff and government counterparts to provide support and guidance on program/project monitoring and evaluation activities and on donor and Government of Nigeria reporting requirements.
• Provide support to sites at LGA, including interacting with site Program Managers, M&E focal points, state government M&E officers, other Implementing Agencies and local research groups on needs and ensuring that these parties understand and can support these requirements.
• Work with local partners to support the correct implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, and adherence to complete, correct and timely reporting.
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, including the conduct of data quality assessments (DQAs) using official tools, oversee the preparation of monthly reports, and provide supportive supervision.
• Ensure that the quality of program/project activities adheres to SOPs by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to ensure quality.
• Provide direct technical assistance and capacity building in the design and implementation of the program/project Monitoring and Enhanced Evaluation components of the activities in the communities served.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of computerized and mobile data capture of the program and provide technical assistance and training to the staff at the sites responsible for data entry.
• Provide technical assistance to M&E officers at LGA level in integrating FHI 360 data into the national Management Information System.
• On a monthly basis, analyze state-level data and provide approved reports to State Office, National Office and local partners or other relevant parties.
• Build capacity of local partners in project monitoring and with program staff and local partners, use program/project monitoring data to modify existing programs and design new programs.
• Document lessons learned and best practices in monitoring and evaluation, according to donor guidelines.
• Represent FHI 360 and makes presentations at professional meetings and conferences related to Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Remain informed of current issues regarding Monitoring and Evaluation of integrated programs in the fields by review of current literature; be alert to any implication of such research for project and program activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MBBS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 1 to 3 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of humanitarian integrated health program delivery in resource constrained settings.
• Or MPH or MS/MA in relevant degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of humanitarian integrated health program delivery in resource constrained settings.
• Or BS/BA in statistics, pharmacy, microbiology, monitoring and evaluation or in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of humanitarian integrated health program delivery in resource constrained settings.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of humanitarian programs in North East Nigeria specifically.
• Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation
• Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around integrated program including WASH and Nutrition.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues within the communities Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and Hausa communication.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time

Method of Application

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• Technical Officer, Protection
• Logistics & Warehouse Assistant
• Assistant Technical Officer-Monitoring & Evaluation
• Technical Officer, Media & Communications
• Technical Officer, WASH
• Technical Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation