Society for Youth Awareness and Health Development (SYAHD) Job Recruitment

Society for Youth Awareness and Health Development (SYAHD) was established in September 2003 as non-governmental, non-profitable and non-partisan organization, located in the ancient city of Kano State with coverage and scale-up services to neighboring states of Jigawa and Kastina state respectively.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Admin / Finance Assistant

Location: Katsina

Overview / Background

SYAHD is currently operating in two States namely Kano and Katsina state through donor funded projects. Our thematic areas are Educational services, Health, Household economic strengthening and psychosocial support to care givers, children, women, youth, and women empowerment through skills acquisition programs.
This is a Save the children International (SCI) Project funded by Canadian government through the Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Society for Youth Awareness and Health Development (SYAHD). Titled: “Reaching and Empowering Adolescents to make informed choices for their health (REACH) in Sandamu LGA, Katsina State.
Save the Children (SC) has been working in Nigeria since 2001, and is a strong, recognized and respected voice for children’s rights. Our programs currently support health and nutrition, education, child protection, food security, livelihoods and social protection in both development and humanitarian contexts. In Nigeria, the project aims to improve the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of adolescent girls and boys (aged 10-19) in hard to reach, rural communities in Gombe, Zamfara and Katsina states. To achieve this aims, the project has 3 broad objectives. (1) Improving access to high quality, gender-sensitive and adolescent- friendly SRH services for unmarried and married adolescent girls and boys; (2) Increasing the decision-making of married and unmarried adolescent girls about their own SRHR; and (3) Improving the integration of civil society contributions and evidence-based best practices in ASRHR policy design and implementation at local and state levels.

Scope of Role:

This role report to the Finance Officer.

Requirements
Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in a relevant discipline (Accounting Business Administration or any Social Sciences)
Candidates must have at least 1-2 years of progressive experience working in a similar position
Accounting professional qualification will be an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills:

Skills and experience conducting data verification, analysis, reporting and monitoring
Experience in transcribing audio data, and in data entry
Excellent IT skills
Good writing, editing, research, and presentation skills
Previous experience in facilitating trainings, workshops and events
Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
Competent and experienced in general office administration, coordination and logistics
Ability to lead on detailed logistical tasks such as those required for fieldwork or when organizing events
Excellent skills in oral and written communications both in English and Hausa languages
Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills are an advantage.

Key Areas of Accountability

Processes approval of supplier invoices and staff claims on the project
Responsible for all bank deposit and withdrawals including transfers
Maintain and issue receipts and cheques.
Make payment to vendors and meeting participants
Responsible for safe keep of financial files and records
Ensure prompt remittance of statutory deductions
Update the project fixed assets registered regularly
Prepare payment request and vouchers
Keep petty cash box and records
Arrange meeting/workshops in terms of logistics and administrative arrangement.
Responsible for handling any minor repairs in the project
Keep records of on project staff movement.
Perform any other finance/logistic and clerical duties

Job Title: Community Engagement Officer

Location: Katsina

Description
SYAHD is currently operating in two States namely Kano and Katsina state through donor funded projects. Our thematic areas are Educational services, Health, Household economic strengthening and psychosocial support to care givers, children, women, youth, and women empowerment through skills acquisition programs.

This is a Save the children International (SCI) Project funded by Canadian government through the Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Society for Youth Awareness and Health Development (SYAHD). Titled: “Reaching and Empowering Adolescents to make informed choices for their health (REACH) in Sandamu LGA, Katsina State.

Save the Children (SC) has been working in Nigeria since 2001, and is a strong, recognized and respected voice for children’s rights. Our programs currently support health and nutrition, education, child protection, food security, livelihoods and social protection in both development and humanitarian contexts. In Nigeria, the project aims to improve the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of adolescent girls and boys (aged 10-19) in hard to reach, rural communities in Gombe, Zamfara and Katsina states.

To achieve this aims, the project has 3 broad objectives:

Improving access to high quality, gender-sensitive and adolescent- friendly SRH services for unmarried and married adolescent girls and boys;
Increasing the decision-making of married and unmarried adolescent girls about their own SRHR; and
Improving the integration of civil society contributions and evidence-based best practices in ASRHR policy design and implementation at local and state levels.

Scope of Role:

This role report to the Team Lead.

Role Purpose:

The community engagement officer will Coordinate, monitor and supervise the community based promotion and mobilization activities related to “Reaching and Empowering Adolescents to make Informed Choices for their Health” (REACH) project at the community level.

Key Areas of Accountability
As a member of the REACH Project team, the community engagement officer will:

Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with Save the Children’s Mission, Vision and Values and ensure their broader application by staff across the programme.
Contribute to a conducive and productive work environment in a way that promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation

Duties and Responsibilities

Support in the development of communications materials, participate in their review, and comment on print and electronic media materials including scripts, posters, leaflets, video/audio recordings
This also includes working with the state team in development of programme case studies and documentaries.
Organize Stakeholders participation, sensitization and advocacy
Ensure strong link with state, local government and community stakeholders
Work closely with state ASRH coordinator and Gender equality and child welfare officer to design and deliver communications interventions that facilitate behavior change amongst target groups across the focal LGAs
Lead on planning and implementation of feedback mechanisms with leaders, communities and beneficiaries
Be responsible for the strengthening and coordination of complain and response mechanism (CRM) activities
Keep records of supervision and actions taken from own activities
Link with other organizations present in the area
Plan logistics and materials needs for the activities to be carried out
Relationship building negotiation and problem solving with authorities, communities and Mobilizers / Volunteers
Develop good knowledge of state and local government structures, parliamentary and political processes, traditional and religious structure and any other key decision making structures and how to influence them.
Undertake a range of lobbying, communications and other activities to inform and persuade policy makers, religious/traditional leaders, community members, donors and politicians, of the value of REACH project in the community.
Ensure Save the Children visibility and acceptance in the community
Prepare a monthly plan for field activities
Identify the problems in the implementation process and propose solutions
Prepare activities’ reports.

Knowledge and Skills
Essentials:

A graduate University Degree in Social Sciences with academic training in Women’s Studies, Gender and Development or a relevant field
At least 1 to 2 years of experience on community mobilization, Adolescent sexual and reproductive health programming.
Previous experience with other local and international NGOs
Experience in Adolescent sexual and reproductive health Nutrition and community based programs,
Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
Fluency in English and Hausa, spoken and written
Ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO’s staff.

Desirable:

Strong organizational skills to work effectively to support multi-tasking.
Adaptability and flexibility to adjust to changing schedules and priorities.
Effective critical information gathering to create accurate reports.
Strong written and oral communication skills, in English.
Fluency in English and Hausa, spoken and written
Good familiarity, networking and working relationships with relevant organizations.
Programming experience in community engagement.

Job Title: Gender & Child Welfare Officer

Location: Katsina
Slot: 2 Openings

Overview / Background

SYAHD is currently operating in two States namely Kano and Katsina state through donor funded projects. Our thematic areas are Educational services, Health, Household economic strengthening and psychosocial support to care givers, children, women, youth, and women empowerment through skills acquisition programs.
This is a Save the children International (SCI) Project funded by Canadian government through the Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Society for Youth Awareness and Health Development (SYAHD). Titled: “Reaching and Empowering Adolescents to make informed choices for their health (REACH) in Sandamu LGA, Katsina State.
Save the Children (SC) has been working in Nigeria since 2001, and is a strong, recognized and respected voice for children’s rights. Our programs currently support health and nutrition, education, child protection, food security, livelihoods and social protection in both development and humanitarian contexts. In Nigeria, the project aims to improve the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of adolescent girls and boys (aged 10-19) in hard to reach, rural communities in Gombe, Zamfara and Katsina states. To achieve this aims, the project has 3 broad objectives. (1) Improving access to high quality, gender-sensitive and adolescent- friendly SRH services for unmarried and married adolescent girls and boys; (2) Increasing the decision-making of married and unmarried adolescent girls about their own SRHR; and (3) Improving the integration of civil society contributions and evidence-based best practices in ASRHR policy design and implementation at local and state levels.

Role Purpose

The Gender and child welfare officer report to the Team Lead
The Gender and Child Welfare Officer with the support of the Gender Equality Advisor and the state team is responsible for supporting the integration of a strong gender equality perspective on the “Reaching and Empowering Adolescents to make Informed Choices for their Health” (REACH) project at the community level while also looking at child safeguarding and participation. This may include ensuring that gender equality is mainstreamed at the community and partner level throughout the project’s results based management frameworks, strengthening and supporting gender equality strategies and facilitating gender equality capacity strengthening for field teams via training and tool development.
The post holder also provides technical support to the REACH project on gender equality at the community level. Additionally, as part of this role, the Gender child welfare officer will work closely with the Save the Children REACH team in the state.

Key Areas of Accountability:
As a member of the REACH Project team, the Gender and child welfare officer will:

Demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with the partner’s Mission, Vision and Values and ensure their broader application by staff across the programme.
Contribute to a conducive and productive work environment in a way that promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide high quality technical assistance to local government REACH program delivery team, building a solid evidence base to support the development implementation and evaluation of gender-transformative approaches
Lead on planning and implementation of feedback mechanisms with leaders, communities and beneficiaries
Be responsible for the strengthening and coordination of complain and response mechanism (CRM) activities
Supports REACH community program staff to strategically integrate gender equality through training and knowledge sharing activities.
Supports integration and collection of appropriate gender equality indicators and collaborates to monitor and evaluate to ensure that gender equality outcomes and results are achieved and documented.
Support in the development of social and behavior change communication approaches, materials and tools.
Support REACH program teams to review project deliverables and donor reports from a technical quality control perspective
Creates high quality narrative reports and documents that are complete and timely.
Supports the development and roll out of gender sensitive program/project management tools and results-based frameworks.

Requirements, Knowledge and Skills
Essential:

A graduate University degree in Social Sciences with academic training in women’s studies, gender and development or a relevant field.
1-2 years’ work experience with an NGO or CSO, with focus on women and girl’s/gender equality and children programming.
Experience working on normative change for gender equality and adolescent sexual and reproductive health in sensitive contexts
Experience in designing, implementing and evaluating gender-transformative social and behavior change communication interventions
Experience in working with children and understanding in child participation.
Experience in implementing gender-transformative approaches to health
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting with minimal supervision
Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Specific knowledge of international development and gender equality issues; experience engaging children and other community members on gender equality issues desirable.

Desirable:

Strong organizational skills to work effectively to support multi-tasking.
Adaptability and flexibility to adjust to changing schedules and priorities.
Effective critical information gathering to create accurate reports.
Strong written and oral communication skills, in English.
Fluency in English and Hausa, spoken and written
Good familiarity, networking and working relationships with relevant organizations.
Programming experience in community engagement.

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Location: Katsina

To achieve this aims, the project has 3 broad objectives:

Improving access to high quality, gender-sensitive and adolescent- friendly SRH services for unmarried and married adolescent girls and boys;
Increasing the decision-making of married and unmarried adolescent girls about their own SRHR; and
Improving the integration of civil society contributions and evidence-based best practices in ASRHR policy design and implementation at local and state levels.

Scope of Role:

This role reports to the Team Lead.

Responsibilities

Support collection of reports and quality checks
Collects data pertaining to safe space activities in the communities
Verify the reported data by safe space facilitators to ensure accuracy
Responsible for data entry and maintenance of database
Ensure timely sharing of monthly data reported by safe space facilitators and other activities of partners with MEAL officer in save the children office
Ensure quality benchmarks are adhered to during implementation of activities by partner staff
Provide close supervision of safe space activities and also conducts periodic data verification exercises
Prepares reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content
Support the project lead in using the data for planning and decision making
Support supervision of community ASRH outreach services
Supports the logistics and coordination of field research activities
Organizes events such as workshops, meetings, seminars etc
Prepares correspondence as needed
Build the capacities of safe space facilitators on data management.
Provide on the job training and mentoring on data reporting to safe space facilitators
Support project lead and other staff on other capacity building activities
Support project lead in building the capacities of safe space facilitators on complaint and response mechanism
Support the setting up of complaint and response mechanism system in the communities
Receive and document beneficiaries’ complaints in the database
Work with project lead and other team members on complaint resolution and timely sharing of feedbacks to the beneficiaries
Maintain and share monthly CRM database with the MEAL officer in save the children office
Work with field teams to collect information on case studies and success stories
Ensure program document are properly archived
Provide other cross cutting supports when the needs arise.

Requirements, Skills and Experience
Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in a relevant discipline (Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies or other)
Candidates must have at least 1-2 years of progressive experience working in a similar position
Formal training in research methods at a graduate level is an asset

Knowledge and Skills:

Skills and experience conducting data verification, analysis, reporting and monitoring
Experience in transcribing audio data, and in data entry
Excellent IT skills
Good writing, editing, research, and presentation skills
Previous experience in facilitating trainings, workshops and events
Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
Competent and experienced in general office administration, coordination and logistics
Ability to lead on detailed logistical tasks such as those required for fieldwork or when organizing events
Excellent skills in oral and written communications both in English and Hausa languages
Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills are an advantage

Desirables:

Computer literacy (MS word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
Fluency in English and Hausa, spoken and written
Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Hausa
Effective critical information gathering to create accurate reports.

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Katsina

Overview / Background

SYAHD is currently operating in two States namely Kano and Katsina state through donor funded projects. Our thematic areas are Educational services, Health, Household economic strengthening and psychosocial support to care givers, children, women, youth, and women empowerment through skills acquisition programs.
This is a Save the children International (SCI) Project funded by Canadian government through the Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Society for Youth Awareness and Health Development (SYAHD). Titled: “Reaching and Empowering Adolescents to make informed choices for their health (REACH) in Sandamu LGA, Katsina State.
Save the Children (SC) has been working in Nigeria since 2001, and is a strong, recognized and respected voice for children’s rights. Our programs currently support health and nutrition, education, child protection, food security, livelihoods and social protection in both development and humanitarian contexts. In Nigeria, the project aims to improve the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of adolescent girls and boys (aged 10-19) in hard to reach, rural communities in Gombe, Zamfara and Katsina states. To achieve this aims, the project has 3 broad objectives. (1) Improving access to high quality, gender-sensitive and adolescent- friendly SRH services for unmarried and married adolescent girls and boys; (2) Increasing the decision-making of married and unmarried adolescent girls about their own SRHR; and (3) Improving the integration of civil society contributions and evidence-based best practices in ASRHR policy design and implementation at local and state levels.

Scope of Role:

This role report to the Team Lead.

Key Areas of Accountability

Ensure compliance with donor reporting requirement, timelines and templates
Communication with donors on the project budget and financial reports
Responsible for accurate Posting and coding of PVs, journals and RVs
Prepare bank reconciliations statements
Ensure security of financial information including hard copy supporting documents and data base backups.
Review activity budgets prepared by technical team
Prepare monthly financial management and reports and analysis on variances
Support with any donor audit on the project
Prepare and post payroll information
Participate in procurements meetings
Verify timesheets and hours worked by project staff
Ensure that all financial transactions have adequate and auditable supporting.

Requirements, Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree, Higher National Diploma, National Diploma, (Accounting Business Administration or any, Social Sciences)
Candidates must have at least 2-3 years of progressive experience working in a similar position

Knowledge and Skills:

Skills and experience conducting data verification, analysis, reporting and monitoring
Experience in transcribing audio data, and in data entry
Excellent IT skills
Good writing, editing, research, and presentation skills
Previous experience in facilitating trainings, workshops and events
Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
Competent and experienced in general office administration, coordination and logistics
Ability to lead on detailed logistical tasks such as those required for fieldwork or when organizing events
Excellent skills in oral and written communications both in English and Hausa languages
Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills are an advantage.

Job Title: Team Lead

Location: Katsina

To achieve this aims, the project has 3 broad objectives:

Improving access to high quality, gender-sensitive and adolescent- friendly SRH services for unmarried and married adolescent girls and boys;
Increasing the decision-making of married and unmarried adolescent girls about their own SRHR; and
Improving the integration of civil society contributions and evidence-based best practices in ASRHR policy design and implementation at local and state levels.

Scope of Role

This role reports to the Executive Director.

Role Purpose

S/He Provides overall project management oversight and ensure community-level implementation of the work-plan activities of the partner organization including progress monitoring, support and guidance to other staff members towards fostering strong relationships with women’s and girls’ rights organizations thereby improving the health outcomes of adolescent girls and boys in the project state.

Key Areas of Accountability

Ensure the day-to-day implementation of REACH work plan activities for partners and provide input into the development, on-going management and maintenance of work plan with regular support from the State Project team.
With support from the Project team in the state, provide technical assistance to the CSO staff and community members and lead relevant capacity building for them to implement REACH PIP as detailed in the work plan and to ensure that agreed targets are met.
Manage the preparation, coordination, and execution for special technical events, such as trainings and supportive supervision including outreach activities.
Participate in meetings, seminars, debriefings and other technical meetings.
Compile State CSO level reports on project results, case studies and lessons learned.
Develop CSO level annual, quarterly and monthly work-plans as agreed with REACH project team
Facilitate, draft, and participate in the development of, and/or the timely completion/review of REACH technical reports, such as: monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports; strategic plans and work plans; and other ad hoc reports, as required.
Participate in the design and implementation of assessments and evaluation studies, trainings, and workshops as at when due.
Document best practices and submit timely and analytical quarterly and annual activity report.
Establish and maintain effective working relationship with the REACH State Team. This synergy should include, regular consultation on matters such as but not limited to work-planning, review meetings and joint supportive supervision visits.
Maintain good relationship with the LGA, SMOH and line Ministries working on the project
Represent REACH project in LGA level meetings such as working groups, etc.
Perform other duties and tasks as determined by REACH Project Director including coordination of safe spaces activities.

Knowledge and Skills
Essential:

First Degree or equivalent work experience in the field of Health, or Development
Master’s Degree is an added advantage
Candidates must have at least 5-7 years of progressive experience working in a similar position
Experience working with an NGO a plus
Interest in development issues and ability to work well with people at all levels.
Strong computer skills required, especially the ability to work comfortably in the MS office package
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in team environment
Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality;
Strong organizational skills and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage various projects in a team setting, with limited supervision
Fluency in English, spoken and written Hausa language is required.
Experience working across multiple sub agreements and partners;
Strong initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness within a dynamic multi-disciplinary project.
Competent and experienced in general office administration, coordination and logistics.

Deadline: 10th May, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and Cover Letter in one document, addressing the position requirements with their locations to: syahdrecruitment2020@gmail.com

Important Information / Notice

All applicants must include the position title in the subject line
Applicant must be fluent in local language and familiar with the local cultures
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
We are equal employment opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Society for Youth Awareness and Health Development (SYAHD) Job Recruitment

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