The Center for Community and Health Development International (CHAD) Job Recruitment

The Center for Community and Health Development International Job Recruitment

The Center for Community and Health Development International is a non-discriminatory, non-governmental organization with a mandate to improve the health and quality of life of Nigeria’s rural children and women. CHAD was established in 2002 by a group of women from different religious and ethnic background in Gombe state, North East Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Project Assistant

Location: Borno (Hawul / Shani)
Job Type: Contract
Job Field: NGO / Non-Profit
Contract Duration: 10 Months with possibility for extension
Slot: 2 Openings

Job Description

• S/he will work with other teams including with the finance, operations and monitoring and evaluation teams, as well as liaise with relevant stakeholders, including security forces like Nigerian Police Force, Military, CJTF, NSCDC, government, traditional and other NGOs.
• S/he will ensure the project is executed in compliance with donor and government regulations.
• The Project Assistant will assist on managing a project on Public Safety and Security in 2 LGAs in Borno State, under the supervision of the North East Programme Manager.
• S/he will manage the day-to-day implementation of the project from a programme and financial perspective, including ensuring adequate monitoring mechanisms.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Reconciliation and Social Cohesion Officer and in close collaboration with the Project Team in the CO and Sub-Office, the Project Assistant will perform the following functions:

• Supporting other programme-related activities as required by the programme management.
• Undertake and support project implementation and procurement activities according to CHAD workflows including contracting consultants, institutional contracts and organization of workshops and travel, etc.
• Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system including timely corrective actions on budget check errors, match exceptions, as well as cost-sharing deficit and PDR errors;
• Undertake budget checks for requisitions, POs and vouchers.
• Satisfactory outputs based on activities listed under scope of work.
• Focuses on result for the beneficiaries and responds positively to feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Providing daily support on timely execution of project approved work plans;
• Assisting in monitoring the progress throughout the programme;
• Assisting the program officer in coordinating the exchange of information among the programme partners;
• Providing required support in organizing/conducting programme activities;
• Provision of administrative services to meetings, seminars, workshops;
• Efficient travel arrangements provided for the team as required, ensuring proper use of CHAD resources and client satisfaction;

Requirements, Skills and Experience
Education and Certificate:

• Bachelor’s Degree / HND in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and / or Social Sciences or related field is desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

• Experience in computer and MS Office package, particularly proficiency in Excel;
• Knowledge of CHAD procurement and financial rules and regulation is preferable.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of work experiences in or administrative work and/or logistics support;
• Excellent organizational skill, service-mind, punctual, self-motivated, and proactive; experience in handling of web based management systems;

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. The ability to communicate effectively in Kanuri, Hausa, or any other local language spoken in the NE region is an asset.

Job Title: Programme Officer

Location: (Hawul / Shani) Borno
Job Type: Contract
Job Field NGO / Non-profit
Duration: 10 Months

Role and Purpose

• S/he will supervise project Assistant and coordinate work with the finance, operations and monitoring and evaluation teams, as well as liaise with relevant stakeholders, including security forces like Nigerian Police Force, Military, CJTF, NSCDC, government, traditional and other NGOs.
• S/he will ensure the project is executed in compliance with donor and government regulations.
• The Project Manager will be responsible for managing a project on Public Safety and Security in 59 centers in Maiduguri, under the supervision of the North East Programme Manager.
• S/he will manage the day-to-day implementation of the project from a programme and financial perspective, including ensuring adequate monitoring mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities
Project manager:

• Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation plan in collaboration with North East M&E Officer
• Identify appropriate fora for the dissemination of project information and materials, and organize appropriate dissemination activities
• Participate actively in the management processes of the team, including team meetings, sharing of information, context analysis, and strategy development
• Participate actively in State level forums on issues related to the project, particularly the North East Peace and Security
• Network, to promote cross-learning and collaboration with other organizations
• Any other reasonable activities as determined by the line manager and/or Country Director.
• Take overall management responsibility for the project, including developing and updating work plans and implementation strategies
• Ensure activities implemented in line with project objectives, on time and with quality
• Ensure clarity about roles and responsibilities among project stakeholders.
• Monitor and continuously assess the operating context and the project activities, and recommend changes in approach accordingly
• Ensure compliance with CHAD operational policies
• Liaise and coordinate with relevant stakeholders, particularly security stakeholders and community leaders
• Oversee the production of project reports in a variety of formats (written, audio, video) as required by Alert and the donor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Good writing skills and good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work under pressure and in a high-risk security Environment.
• English (oral and written) and Hausa fluency; Knowledge of Kanuri and other languages prevalent in Borno State would be an advantage.
• University degree / HND in relevant field
• At least 4 years of work experience
• Experience working with or on security sector would be a strong asset
• Experience directly supervising other staff
• At least 2 years working in Northeast Nigeria or other emergency environment

Application Deadline 3rd March, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in not more than 3 pages, addressed to the “Human Resource Officer, Center for Community Health and Development (CHAD) International, Behind Bulunkutu Primary school Maiduguri, Borno State”, via the email: recruitment@chadintl.orgKindly indicates your name, position and location you applying for as the subject of your email.

Note: All employees of CHAD International will adhere to our Code of Conduct and the organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.