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: Programme Manager, Livelihood
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Role Purpose
- The Programme Manager-Livelihood is to oversee all activities of Plan Livelihood project.
- Ensure all livelihood Projects implementation is following the Country Strategy and Humanitarian Response Strategy, Livelihood strategic plan, objectives, outcomes and targets, which is the contractual & programmatic basis.
- Project Cycle Management is on track in line with expected expenditure and work plane
- That the programme activities are following minimum quality standards related to Livelihood in Emergencies interventions.
- That programmatic and financial progress reporting is done on time
- Donor communications are done in line with the Plan Nigeria internal regulations.
Dimension of Role
- The Programme Manger role will be to support the coordination and implementation of Livelihood projects in the north east of Nigeria.
- He / she will be supported by livelihood specialist, Deputy Emergency Response Manager and Emergency Response Manager.
- The main objective of this position is to support the smooth implementation of livelihood projects and act as interface between the key projects intervention stakeholders such as donors, government, civil society and PLAN international Nigeria.
Key Roles/Responsibilities
- Provide pro-actively guidance and technical support to the implementing livelihood project teams in Nigeria in all phases of Project Cycle (from start-up to project closure) where required.
- Support livelihood project coordinators in pre-assembling and preparing narrative reports and financial updates on expenditures in line with donor, Plan’s requirements and rules and regulations.
- Ensure all sitrep reports are reported
- Monitor the submission of 5W data to the Early recovery and livelihood sector and Food security sector.
- Ensure all cash and NFI of livelihood projected are deliver as scheduled
- Monitor the production of success stories of livelihood interventions
- Support all livelihood assessments
- Track BVA and performance of livelihood project
- Draw attention of Livelihood specialists to all technical challenges of the livelihood projects
- Facilitate lessons learnt across all livelihood projects
- Support livelihood specialist in proposal development
- Facilitate networking of government and partners on livelihood interventions
- Participate in regular monitoring and if required programme/action plans, revisions and modifications at country level and facilitate with the relevant stakeholders.
- Organize/facilitate/accompany start-up and closing workshops as well as all relevant mid-term reviews and evaluations.
Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:
- Bachelor Degree preferably in a discipline such as Agriculture, Environmental Study, International Development, Economics or any other discipline relevant to development.
- A master degree in development and disaster management will be an added advantage
- Experience in Food Security and livelihood.
- Previous experience in a related position for at least 3 years.
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Ability to speak Hausa language will be an advantage
- Commitment to and understanding of PLAN’S aims, values and principles.
Desirable:
- Experience in working in Cash, Food security and livelihood sector.
- Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver PLAN’s strategic objectives.
- Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
- Facilitate the development and scheduling of volunteer outreach activities
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Admin Assistant
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Role Purpose
- To provide support to sound administrative, office and logistics support to the Maiduguri office in line with policies of Plan International.
- The role will contribute to effective office management including support to store management, inventory / asset management and supervision of janitorial services.
- The incumbent will employ the use of general office practices and administrative procedures to carry out assigned tasks.
Dimension of Role
- Implementation of administrative processes, protocols and systems for the Maiduguri Office.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for staff
- Supervision of Office Assistants / cleaners.
Key Roles / Responsibilities
- Supports in maintenance of general office systems including filing; sending, receiving and distributing documents; and’ photocopying/Scanning.
- Coordinate and prepare mailings, including production, photocopying, assembling, posting and courier/shipping.
- Sends out RFQ to pre-qualified and solicited vendors
- Support program activities in the Maiduguri office where necessary in terms of getting vendors and ensuring venues are ready for activities
- Keep and maintain store records and materials to ensure prompt supply of materials to staff for the effective discharge of their work without any disruptions of work-flow
- Use systems and processes to assure smooth and timely flow of work.
- Assist with organization of meetings and special events.
- Maintain good and professional relationship with relevant vendors and visitors to the Maiduguri Office
- Knowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures.
- Resourceful in gathering and providing information.
- Ensure the regular price survey is carried out twice a year while interfacing with Admin and the M&E team for the training of the enumerators.
- Ensure that the Maiduguri office is tidy at all times through effective supervision of the cleaners
- Receives and signs for fixed asset items and maintains physical inventory
- Generates purchase requisition- PR creation and maintenance in SAP for the Admin team and ensure the PR is properly filled.
- Responsible for posting good receipt in SAP supported by a delivery note
- Perform additional and miscellaneous job-related duties for the office as assigned by manager.
Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
Essential:
- A BA / BSc or HND in related Business Administration or related field.
- At least 2 years practical work experience in supporting administrative systems in a similar organization
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook a must
- Knowledge of operating standard office equipment
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
- Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem solving skills
- Good research skills and attention to detail.
Deadline: 3rd April, 2020.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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