Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Community Mobilization Officer
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Programmes – Health and Nutrition
Starting date: As Soon As Possible
Direct Line Manager: Nutrition and Health Sector Manager
Objective 1
- Provide support to the Project Manager to implement mobilization activities throughout the project implementation stages.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop a community mobilization and sensitization strategy document for effective program delivery.
- Responsible for the implementation of mobilization activities at the LGA level in line with the work plan to adhere to the deadlines.
- To coordinate with LGA officials to share plan and implementation of the Health and WASH activities.
- Provide training and orientation to the target communities regarding the HeRoN project ( Health and WASH) and other mobilization activities part of the project.
- Provide guidelines and training to assistants for effective community mobilization at the LGA level.
- Contribute to detailed planning and implementation of mobilization on Nutrition, Health & WASH in collaboration and assistance of the Sector Managers.
- Help to identify methods of community mobilization that enhance partnership & coordination with government official and local communities, internal integration within sectors and programs (Health, Nutrition, WASH, etc.)
- Identify areas of cross-program linkages within AAH programs in assigned LGA to ensure program quality and adherence to program objectives, including respect of AAH technical guidelines, systems, and established deadlines.
- Support the reinforcement and coordination of regular project monitoring activities, i.e. baseline, PDM, end line, etc.
- Provide support to line manager in budget forecasting, detailed work planning, monthly and quarterly reporting.
- Assist the Sector Managers and PM in preparing internal and external reports for AAH and the community, including case studies and success stories.
Objective 2
- Manage community mobilization Assistants within the project to ensure compliance, technical quality, and coherence in all AAH mobilization, training, and IEC material Building.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop the project exit strategy procedure and properly communicate the content to all the stakeholders.
- Establish a good community relationship that will facilitate project acceptability and community participation in relevant activities as required by the project design.
- Follow up with the local traditional leaders and community volunteers to ensure compliance with the set action plans and rules for the community work.
- Ensure constant engagement with community volunteers and give them necessary support in the field and report this to the office.
- Follow up the community volunteers and be sure that they are conducting the agreed activities.
- In close coordination with community mobilization field assistant and Nutrition/Health and WASH team in the review and lead technical assessments, training manuals and design IEC material for AAH program.
- Provide regular support to the project manager to implement the filed activities at the community level.
- Provide regular input for the tools based on findings at field level to ensure that technical standards, guidelines, and methodologies are communicated and understood.
Objective 3
- Ensure tracking and reporting of activities under community mobilization of all components of the project (Health and WASH).
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Share reports and finding on a weekly basis to provide help in the compilation of quality reports with an overview of activities and contextual updates, and quantitative indicator follow-up and submit to supervisor for consolidation.
- Share day to day challenges and will suggest mitigation to the project team.
- Assist the Project Manager in reviewing community mobilization activities, budget and then follow up with Logistics and field assistants to ensure adherence to work plan.
- Support Project Manager through the Sector Manager to ensure timely submission of PRs, car/ staff movement plans on a weekly basis.
- Ensure that all project-related data and information shared are correct, updated, organized, properly documented and accessible to the supervisor.
- Facilitate and support systematic monitoring and evaluation of the Project activities.
- Contribute to developing monthly updates on activities for the project team as well as contribute to the development of donor reports.
Objective 4
- Participate in regular internal and external coordination for the project at LGA level and at the state level when required.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with AAH support departments and AAH sector departments with the help of PM to ensure a common approach and sharing of information.
- Represent AAH with local authorities, partners and other program stakeholders at LGA level with the consent of CM supervisor.
- Undertake additional coordination as requested by the PM.
- Area mapping through PRA tool.
- List of villages preparation with population/village (triangulation of secondary data on demography)
- Preparation of list of intervention locations within the project axis
Position Requirements
Qualifications:
- HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health Extension, Public Health and other related qualifications.
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in humanitarian contexts, with at least 2 years in conflict/insecure contexts.
- He/she must have experience in Nutrition/Health and WASH programming and community engagement.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long-distance walking to screening sites
- Capacity to supervise and coach.
- Ability to work in an environment where there are physical discomforts associated with a change in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust or dirt
- Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive.
- Excellent team, budget and project management, and representation competencies
Preferred:
- Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
- Fluency in English and Hausa
- Commitment to AAH mission, values, and policy.
- A resident of community area (LGA) of work, networks within the community)
- Proficiency with local languages
- Previous NGO experience managing mobilization in different interventions (i.e.FSL, WASH, and Nutrition).
- Report writing skills
Basic Salary
- 211,441 per month
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Nutrition and Health Sector Manager
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Programmes – Health and Nutrition
Starting date: As Soon As Possible
Direct Line Manager: Project Manager
Objective 1
- Ensure an effective management of planned nutrition and health activities under the HeRoN grant
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Support the implementation of the short and long range plans for delivery of project services, and provide guidance to AAH’s Nutrition and Health staff in the management of project interventions and/or activities for effective project impact.
- Work with project team to develop overall detailed project implementation plan for nutrition and health component in line with predefined project implementation work plan.
- Manage the assigned Nutrition and Health project interventions in order to meet the project objectives within budget and the allotted time frame and report promptly any operational concerns (e.g. projected failure to meet objectives; increased beneficiary needs; projected over or under spending on project budget).
- Provide day to day supervision for the SMoH staff and AAH Nutrition and Health team in a manner that supports the growth of internal leadership and adequate program management.
- Provide strong leadership of the assigned Nutrition and Health project, working to ensure both short and long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries, local health authorities at LGA level and for the seconded SMoH staff
- Set clear objectives and indicators for the accomplishment of planned nutrition and health activities.
- Continuously monitor and supervise nutrition and health activities, evaluating progress through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data, and involving the Nutrition and health team.
- Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation in all aspects of the project.
- Ensure accurate reporting of activities according to AAH and donors expectations.
- Support the development of new concept notes and proposals, linked to the assessed needs and gaps and the AAH country strategy.
Objective 2
- Ensure appropriate staff management including staff development programmes for the AAH teams
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Line-manage the Health, Nutrition and SC Officer and assistants assigned to the projects, including day-to-day management, development and training, appraisals, etc.
- Facilitate regular meetings to assist information sharing between project staff, to ensure all staff members are aware of current work plans and to provide the opportunity for feedback.
- Provide coaching and training to AAH staff in collaboration with the Regional Health and nutrition Coordinator in order to develop ownership and full responsibility for activities.
- Evaluation of the technical skill level of the AAH teams, identification of training needs, Propose training plan to the Deputy head of department for health and nutrition , direct line Manager as well as with other supportive departments
- Support the Deputy head of department for health and nutrition in ensuring the quality and pertinence of training programmes established for the AAH teams
Objective 3
- Ensure effective logistic support as well as quality management.
Tasks and Responsibilities :
- Support the logistics activities of health staff, particularly in relation to the purchasing of medicines, supplies and equipment for the assigned health facilities and activities.
- Review overall project logistic plans and budgeting for field activities associated donor requirements and provide guidance to the Nutrition and Health team and seconded SMoH field staffs in their delivery of those requirements.
- Promote and use the AAH intranet and other operating procedures.
- Ensure projects are implemented in line with donor requirements and in accordance with AAH, country and international standards i.e. Sphere and HAP standards.
- Support the implementation of the AAH Health and Nutrition monitoring systems and record keeping methods that support routine data collection, analysis and reporting in line with the organization and donor expectations.
Objective 4
- Ensure appropriate financial management, coordination and effective communication
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop budget forecast in reference to the detailed nutrition and health implementation work plan
- Develop monthly budget forecast and quarterly budget forecast with support from ERR PM and Deputy Managers.
- Develop appropriate and supportive communication structures with relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs) in line with AAH procedures and communication policy.
- Support the regional Nutrition and Health coordination team to advance existing partnerships with Key UN agencies (UNFPA, WHO), NGOs and INGOS as well as the SMoH/SPHCDA at both national and LGA level.
- Participate in Nutrition and Health coordination meetings, AAH internal trainings, and other working groups, representing AAH and feeding back on relevant issues.
Objective 5
- Performance Management
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Communicate with HR for necessary staff meeting, performance review, appraisals.
- Communicate Action Against Hunger performance standards and expectations to team members which includes ; 10 minutes monthly conversation, 3 months/end of probation performance appraisal and annual/ end of contract appraisal.
- Establish performance objectives, provide feedback, identify strengths and areas for professional improvement.
- Contribute to the professional development and improvement of team members by providing support.
Position Requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine/Public Health/Nursing or related field
- Certificate in Project Management for development will be an added advantage
Skills And Experience
Essential:
- 3 years’ experience in the Primary Health Care system
- Good understanding of Nigerian health system structure
- The previous role at coordination/supervisory level is required
- Fluency in spoken and written English language and Hausa language will be added advantage
- Working knowledge of MS office
Preferred:
- Work experience in humanitarian settings
- Work experience with government health care system is an added advantage
- Experience of working in partnership with or directly with the Ministry of Health is preferable
- Ability to plan and organize work independently with appropriate follow-through while paying close attention to detail and can read and abstract information from a variety of formats.
- Ability to delegate and follow up of task among teams
- Ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders for collaboration, coordination, and consultation
Basic Salary
- NGN 308,589 per month
Deadline: 29th July, 2020.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note: Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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