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Project Manager At Plan International

Plan international is an independent child-centered international development organization committed to advancing the rights of children and fight against poverty. Plan International has no religious, political and government affiliation. For over 78 years. we have supported girls and boys and their communities around the world to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights, free themselves from poverty and live positive fulfilling lives. Plan currently works in 70 countries including Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Maiduguri
Department: Program
Reports to: Humanitarian Program Manager with Technical line to Nutrition Specialist
Duration: 10 Months

Purpose

To provide overall co-ordination and management of the nutrition & Child Protection Project funded by SHO in line with International best practices and relevant guidelines.
The post holder is expected to have strong Emergency nutrition and child protection programming.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the nutrition and child protection programs in the state are implemented in line with the ministry’s guidelines and international humanitarian standards and donor guidelines.
He/ She will interface and support programme team members, programme coordination and policy engagement.
The role requires strong facilitation and organisational skills along with the ability to analyse and communicate complex information to all stakeholders.
Additionally, the project manager will work closely with the humanitarian program manager, M & E manager, nutrition Specialist and child protection in emergency specialist to provide input into proposal development as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide guidance and technical support to the implementing project team, in all phases of the project cycle
Develop an activity implementation plan, and procurement plan with the project team
Lead/organize regular monitor visits and if required project action plans revisions and modifications
Provide direct hands-on technical and managerial support to Nutrition coordinator, child protection officer and PIN partners to effectively and innovatively manage nutrition and child protection projects with focus on key technical areas including CMAM, IYCF as well as child protection
Ensure documentation of good practices in emergency nutrition, child protection and effective communication of lessons within and outside PIN with the aim to enhance learning to improve future planning and programming.
Ensure the design, implementation and impact assessment of nutrition responses are fully in compliance with SPHERE & other international standards, national guidelines and policies and also in line with humanitarian accountability principles, values and code of conduct
Review and submit weekly/monthly CMAM/IYCF and other nutrition related progress reports and child protection as well as other relevant data for stakeholders including nutrition in emergency working group, child protection working group, ministry of health and others.
Responsible for the development of all narrative and financial report (with support from Grants Officer and finance department) in line with donor and Plan’s requirements
Ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations
Monitor budget and ensure adequate burn rate with support form Humanitarian Program Manager
Working with M&E Manager, nutrition specialist and child protection specialist to ensure adequate data capturing of project beneficiaries and quality of the project

Qualifications and Experience

Master's Degree in Public Nutrition, Public Health or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years field experience in coordination position with an NGO on nutrition and child protection programmes.
At least 1 years direct experience providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation and violence, providing gender-sensitive and child-friendly counseling services, and/or developing/implementing referral pathways for nutrition services
At least 3 years’ experience in Child Protection and as well nutrition programming, experience in eg CPIE Minimum standards, Core Humanitarian Standards, SPHERE and other relevant international Child Protection and nutrition 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 excellent facilitation skills and demonstrated technical writing skills for publication.
Knowledge and skills: General knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian Principles and core standards standard for humanitarian response

Physical Environment and Demands:

Travel extensively to lead and supervise programme activities.

Level of Contact with Children:

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

Application Closing Date
16th April, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a full CV and a comprehensive cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the post and outlining the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills that you feel you can bring to the role to:
plannigeriajobs@gmail.com

Note

Indicate the Job title and location as subject of the mail, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer ad does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.
Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse.

CP/SGBV Officer At Plan International

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Child Protection and Sexual Gender Based Violence (CP/SGBV) Officer

Location: Maiduguri
Department: Program
Reports to: Field Coordinator with Technical line to Child Protection Specialist
Duration: 12 Months

Purpose

To coordinate and manage the CP and SGBV activities in line with International minimum standards in Borno state.
The post holder will manage the CP and SGBV activities interfacing with other programme team members.
The post holder will also contribute towards the capacity building of Plan Internationals implementing partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

To ensure children harmed or at risk of being harmed 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 child protection agencies on case management.
Provide technical and management leadership to the Case Management program in accordance with best practice and Plan policies, including its child-centered community-based approach.
Ensure that solid case management, referral and information management systems are in place for appropriate identification, responses and follow-up for children harmed or at risk of being harmed
Ensure regular communication with CPiE Specialist to integrate appropriate child protection in emergencies priorities in program design
Ensure regular Plan case review meetings and conferences are conducted to reflect on progress and to accommodate the lessons learned and improve case management system accordingly; [participate in Best Interest Determination as appropriate].
Ensure the [Child Protection Database] is set up, regularly updated, analysed for trends in the caseload, and efficiently and confidentially managed in collaboration with the Data
Manager [and relevant partner organizations (e.g. UNHCR, Save the Children and UNICEF)].
Provide support to Family Tracing and Reunification activities in collaboration with implementing agencies
Collaborate with other project staff to ensure referrals to other services such as psychosocial support and education/livelihoods interventions
Directly supervises partner NGO Case Workers
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.
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.

Qualifications and Experience

BA or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Human Rights or related degree desired
At least 3 years’ experience in implementing child protection programs, preferable social work or case management, in humanitarian or development settings
At least 2 years direct experience providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation and violence, providing gender-sensitive and child-friendly counseling services, and/or developing/implementing referral pathways and case management systems
Previous experience supervising and managing a team in a cross-cultural setting
Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff
Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response
Experience working with case files and databases and providing regular documentation preferred
Experience in grant management and proposal writing preferred

Physical Environment and Demands:

Based in Maiduguri, Borno State with field visits to implement and supervise programme activities.

Level of Contact with Children:

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

Indicate the Job title and location as subject of the mail, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer ad does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.
Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse.

Nutrition Coordinator At Plan International

Plan international is an independent child-centered international development organization committed to advancing the rights of children and fight against poverty.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Coordinator

Location: Maiduguri
Department: Program
Reports to: Field Coordinator with Technical line to Nutrition Specialist
Duration: 10 Months

Purpose

Provide technical support and overall coordination to field based emergency response and recovery team in area of designing, planning, implementation, financial control, monitoring and evaluation of emergency nutrition related responses.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide leadership and guidance in implementation of effective nutrition projects.
Planning and implementation of Nutrition Response project activities and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to national policy, strategy and technical standards, best practices and donor and internal guidelines.
Regular participation in nutrition and related forums and nutrition coordination meetings and other nutrition related national platforms/networks and ensuring effective information sharing and flow within PIN.
To enhance understanding regarding standards and accountability in nutrition in emergencies.
To ensure effective communication and information sharing on emergency nutrition programming.
Actively participate in soliciting/unsolicited fund for emergency nutrition projects.
Ensure development of core skills and competencies in nutrition among PIN staff in the field Office.
Coordinate and lead nutrition response projects during planning, budget preparation, implementation, M&E and timely reporting ensuring quality and standards through enhanced partnership with government and non-government partners and also civic organizations including CBOs as appropriate.
Provide leadership and guidance in the design and undertaking of rapid assessments and standard nutrition surveys and subsequently in the design of nutrition responses in affected areas.
Provide direct hands-on technical support to Nutrition officer/CMAM officer and PIN partners to effectively and innovatively manage nutrition projects with focus on key technical areas including CMAM and IYCF.
Ensure that emergency nutrition and related projects are technically sound, environmentally friendly, socially and cultural acceptable.
Participate in leadership and coordination in the design of nutrition response plans and strategies and also in the development of proposals for submission to donors to raise funds.
Ensure effective partnership, networking and coordination/collaboration with government, NGOs, UN agencies and other international partners in the design and implementation of emergency nutrition projects.
Ensure documentation of good practices in emergency nutrition and effective communication of lessons within and outside PIN with the aim to enhance learning to improve future planning and programming.
Ensure the design, implementation and impact assessment of nutrition responses are fully nin compliance with SPHERE & other international standards, national guidelines and policies and also in line with humanitarian accountability principles, values and code of conduct.
Ensuring mainstreaming of cross cutting issues mainly gender, DRR, HIV&AIDS and disability in responses.
Review and submit weekly/monthly CMAM/IYCF and other nutrition related progress reports and other relevant data for stakeholders including nutrition in emergency working group, ministry of health and others.

Qualifications and Experience

Master degree in public Nutrition, Public Health or equivalent.
Minimum of two years field experience in coordination positions, with an NGO, on preventing malnutrition programmes.
At least 1 years direct experience providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation and violence, providing gender-sensitive and child-friendly counseling services, and/or developing/implementing referral pathways for nutrition services.
Extensive experience in Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) and a proven experience in nutrition programs designing.
Experiences of working in partnerships and advocate for improvements in the Nutrition Sector, as well as writing proposals, leadership, budget management and developing coherent and contextualized Nutrition Strategies.
Travel extensively to lead and supervise programme activities.

Level of Contact with Children:

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

Indicate the Job title and location as subject of the mail, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer ad does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.
Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse.

Nutrition Officer At Plan International

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Nutrition Officer

Location: Borno
Department: Program
Reports to: Field Coordinator with Technical line to Nutrition Specialist
Duration: 7 Months

Purpose

Implement the Nutrition intervention such as CMAM, SAM and IYCF activities implemented in Southern Borno. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the day to day management of Nutrition activities (Infant and Young Child Feeding, SAM treatment, establishment and supervision of stabilization center) for Plan International in Adamawa and Southern Borno
Working closely with the Community Engagement Officer and other project team help in the identification and recruitment of community mobilisers and/or project volunteers (care group leaders)
Monitor and provide support to community level activities such as Care group and Lead
Mothers for the success of the intervention
Provide technical support to Plan staff staff, MoH and other humanitarian actors as necessary to promote consistent good practice
With technical support from Nutrition in Emergency Specialist conduct trainings to build the capacity of staff/volunteers, MoH staff and the community at large
Ensure appropriate and consistent education messaging to mothers and other carers at Child Friendly Spaces and in the community
Ensure project implementation to ensure timely delivery of project activities (for example, monitoring against log frames, individual performance management work plans).
Facilitate the development and scheduling of volunteer outreach activities
With the Breastfeeding Counsellors and Child Protection staff, develop monthly work plans for the Child Friendly Spaces and mobile units
Facilitate cross sectoral programming, particularly to promote excellent communication and referral between IYCF CP and emergency relief programming
Under the guidance of the Field Coordinator, undertake local level advocacy targeting other humanitarian actors, local authorities, ministries and the military as appropriate, on assessment and appropriate response to support infant and young child feeding
At field sites, liaise with other humanitarian actors, local authorities, ministries and the military as appropriate, to maximize collaboration and ensure proper coordination of activities.
With support from the Monitoring & Evaluation team support the M & E plan implementation within the Nutrition projects, ensuring this links to reporting requirements.
Work closely with partners and their staff to ensure project activities are implemented in time and within the stipulated quality.
To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.

Qualifications and Experience

BA or equivalent in Nursing, Nutrition, Biology, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or related degree desired
At least 3 years’ experience in implementing Infant and Young Child Feeding programs
At least 2 years direct experience providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation and violence, providing gender-sensitive and child-friendly counseling services, and/or developing/implementing referral pathways for nutrition services
Previous experience supervising and managing a team in a cross-cultural setting
Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff
Previous experience in emergency preparedness and response
Experience in grant management and proposal writing preferred

Physical Environment and Demands:

Travel extensively to lead and supervise 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.

Application Closing Date
16th April, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a full CV and a comprehensive cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the post and outlining the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills that you feel you can bring to the role to:
plannigeriajobs@gmail.com

Note

Indicate the Job title and location as subject of the mail, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer ad does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.
Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse

Community Engagement Officer at Plan International

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Engagement Officer

Location: Maiduguri
Department: Program
Reports to: Field Coordinator with Technical line to Child Protection Specialist
Duration: 10 Months

Purpose

To coordinate and lead community engagement and mobilization activities for the response programmes in line with International minimum standards in Northeast Adamawa and Southern Borno states.
The post holder will coordinate psychosocial support and community based protection programming interfacing with other programme team members. The post holder will also contribute towards the capacity building of Plan Internationals implementing partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the strengthening of child protection community-based systems inclusive of developing trainings, supervision/coaching tools, monitoring and tracking tools and improve referral systems;
Provide support in the development of alternative care systems in accordance with international policies and national procedures/norms;
Conduct and supervise training with men and boys, women and girls on social norms change and CP prevention and response using agreed methodology;
Support the establishment and strengthening of self-help groups for informal foster carers, male and female youth, GBV survivors and women’s groups to work on CP and GBV issues;
Support community advocates and children to develop participatory media and other IEC materials to use in the community to raise awareness;
Conduct training and follow-up with teachers, government and partner staff and other stakeholders in community based protection
Design and facilitate community mobilization/sensitization campaigns in collaboration with Community Engagement Workers, Community Based Protection Mechanisms, and children/adolescents
Supervise the CFS staff members/volunteers on location to ensure quality implementation of activities;
Provide ongoing support and ensure child participation and safeguarding practices are strictly adhered to;
Identify, report and provide on-the-job training to staff members related to child participation and child protection;
Report general protection issues present in the CFS locations to the Child Protection Officers
Ensure the UASC Database is set up, regularly updated and efficiently managed in collaboration with partner organizations
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 Program Quality Assurance Officer)
Build the capacity of partners, project team in case management, and strengthen child protection case management activities
Ensure project staff safety and security, and ensure all Plan International policies and principles are upheld as well as International Minimum Standards for Child Protection, Case Management, and UNHCR’s guidelines

Qualifications and Experience

University Degree or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or related fields
Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in child protection prevention and response programming, humanitarian affairs or human rights.
Experience working in emergency settings
Experience working with refugees and other vulnerable populations (ideal)
Experience in Community Based programming and Child Friendly Spaces
Previous experience directly providing services to children at risk and victims of abuse, exploitation and violence and developing/implementing referral pathways and case management systems.
Strong experience providing counseling services that are gender-sensitive and child friendly.

Physical Environment and Demands:

Travel extensively to lead and supervise programme activities.

Level of Contact with Children:

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

Indicate the Job title and location as subject of the mail, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer ad does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.
Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse.