NATIONAL COSTING EXPERT – MDGS NEEDS ASSESSMENT
LOCATION: Abuja, NIGERIA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 09-Aug-11
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Service Contract
POST LEVEL: SC-10
LANGUAGES REQUIRED: English
STARTING DATE: (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 22-Aug-2011
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: Six months REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
The candidate for the job will be required to have at least a Masters University Degree or its equivalent in Economics, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
Practical experience in needs assessment/costing, poverty programming and development management. Given the policy, programming and technical orientation of the key deliverables, the candidate should have not less than 15 years in costing, policy formulation, and project/programme management and implementation.
Proficiency in English Language is required.
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=24595
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Marie Stopes Nigeria Job Vacancy: Recruitment for Head of project
Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSN) is a results-orientated non-profit Social Enterprise, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to meet the needs of the underserved and dramatically improve access to high quality family planning and other reproductive health services in Nigeria. MSN is part of Marie Stopes International’s Global Partnership, which operates in over 42 countries worldwide.
The core responsibility of this post is to use your:
* initiative * energy * persistence * results orientation
* drive * integrity * enthusiasm * commitment to personal development
To further MSI’s partnership mission of: empowering individuals to have children by choice not chance
POSITION: HEAD OF PROJECT
Oversee all aspects of donor funded project implementation including:
• drafting and implementing workplans in consultation and co-ordination with other departments
• ensuring all project activities are implemented on time and within budget,
• overseeing project budget management,
• writing reports, position papers, and updates as required
• communicating and coordinating with project partners
• communicating and coordinating inputs from teams within MSN
• line management of Project Managers
RESEARCH, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
• Oversee MSN’s Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (RME) function
EXTERNAL RELATIONS
• Ensure relationships and networks with stakeholders, and relevant private, public and not-for-profit organisations are created and maintained with a view to strengthening MSN’s impact and future funding opportunities
• Ensure MSN is represented in all relevant health forums, and meetings
• Ensure MSN is well represented and respected among key groups including the government, multilateral organisations, donors, relevant academic institutions, and other non-profit organizations Compliance
• Ensure compliance with relevant donor rules and requirements for all projects
• Ensure compliance with MSI policies related to fundraising and project management Fundraising
• Identify and discuss with the Country Director, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) relevant to MSN,
• Ensure at the project planning stage that all MSN teams are included and consulted,
• Write concept notes and proposals,
• Identify opportunities for partnerships or alliances that will lead to new funding Leadership
• As a member of the senior management team, demonstrate a strong commitment to MSN’s mission and goals and encourage a similar commitment from all team members
• Actively contribute to the strategic direction and planning of the organisation
• Encourage a positive culture, work environment and attitude among all team members
• From time to time represent the organisation at meetings, workshops, press conferences, or other forums
• Any other duty reasonably assigned by the Country Director
QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT:
• A degree or diploma in development or a related field
• At least ten years experience in a project management role for a non-governmental development organisations, at least five of which must be in a senior management role
• A strong self drive, excellent leadership skills, together with the ability to develop and build relationships and above all get results.
• Highly proficient in the English language, particularly in written work
• Excellent writing skills including the ability to create clear concise arguments and motivations
• Ability to work to deadlines and motivate other to do the same
• Excellent team building and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills – both oral and written
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong negotiation and selling skills
• Strong personal commitment to the mission and goals of MSI
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your application and CV (as a single document) to recruitment@mariestopes.org.ng, quoting the position applied for as the subject of the email.
Closing date: 14th August 2011.
The core responsibility of this post is to use your:
* initiative * energy * persistence * results orientation
* drive * integrity * enthusiasm * commitment to personal development
To further MSI’s partnership mission of: empowering individuals to have children by choice not chance
POSITION: HEAD OF PROJECT
Oversee all aspects of donor funded project implementation including:
• drafting and implementing workplans in consultation and co-ordination with other departments
• ensuring all project activities are implemented on time and within budget,
• overseeing project budget management,
• writing reports, position papers, and updates as required
• communicating and coordinating with project partners
• communicating and coordinating inputs from teams within MSN
• line management of Project Managers
RESEARCH, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
• Oversee MSN’s Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (RME) function
EXTERNAL RELATIONS
• Ensure relationships and networks with stakeholders, and relevant private, public and not-for-profit organisations are created and maintained with a view to strengthening MSN’s impact and future funding opportunities
• Ensure MSN is represented in all relevant health forums, and meetings
• Ensure MSN is well represented and respected among key groups including the government, multilateral organisations, donors, relevant academic institutions, and other non-profit organizations Compliance
• Ensure compliance with relevant donor rules and requirements for all projects
• Ensure compliance with MSI policies related to fundraising and project management Fundraising
• Identify and discuss with the Country Director, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) relevant to MSN,
• Ensure at the project planning stage that all MSN teams are included and consulted,
• Write concept notes and proposals,
• Identify opportunities for partnerships or alliances that will lead to new funding Leadership
• As a member of the senior management team, demonstrate a strong commitment to MSN’s mission and goals and encourage a similar commitment from all team members
• Actively contribute to the strategic direction and planning of the organisation
• Encourage a positive culture, work environment and attitude among all team members
• From time to time represent the organisation at meetings, workshops, press conferences, or other forums
• Any other duty reasonably assigned by the Country Director
QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECRUITMENT:
• A degree or diploma in development or a related field
• At least ten years experience in a project management role for a non-governmental development organisations, at least five of which must be in a senior management role
• A strong self drive, excellent leadership skills, together with the ability to develop and build relationships and above all get results.
• Highly proficient in the English language, particularly in written work
• Excellent writing skills including the ability to create clear concise arguments and motivations
• Ability to work to deadlines and motivate other to do the same
• Excellent team building and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills – both oral and written
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong negotiation and selling skills
• Strong personal commitment to the mission and goals of MSI
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your application and CV (as a single document) to recruitment@mariestopes.org.ng, quoting the position applied for as the subject of the email.
Closing date: 14th August 2011.
Expanding Tissue Paper Job Vacancies: Recruitment for Production Engineers, Technicians, Mechanical Engineers and Electrical Engineers
Our client, an Expanding Tissue Paper Recycling/Manufacturing Plant, based in Lagos requires the services of dynamic,result-oriented, industrious and competent Engineers willing to work with expatriates for immediate employment:
1. Position: Production Engineers:
Qualification for Recruitment:
* Applicants should have a minimum of B.Sc./HND with rich cognate experience in Manufacturing or Recycling Plant.
2. Position: Technicians:
In the following area:
Electricians, Mechanical Artisans, Production Artisans
Qualifications for Recruitment:
* Applicants should have a minimum of OND with five years cognate working experience.
3. Position: Mechanical Engineers:
Qualifications for Recruitment:
* Applicants should have a minimum of B.Sc./HND with at least four years of maintenance on shop floor with different types of gear and belt drives, centrifugal and receprocating pumps.
* The experience on boilers and compressors will be preferable.
4. Position: Electrical Engineers:
Qualifications Recruitment:
* Applicants should have a minimum of B.Sc./HND with at least four years of maintenance on shop floor with AC and DC motors, Control and Power panels and electrical side of generators.
5. Position: Chemical Engineers:
Qualifications for Recruitment:
* Applicants should have a minimum of B.Sc./HND with bias in Industrial Chemistry with at least five years experience in the Chemical Industry, Cognate experience in a Recycling Plant or Production Company will be an advantage.
Interview for all categories will be both written and practical.
How to Apply:
Applications should be sent to.
Head of Human Resources/Administration
P.O. Box 241, Lagos.
Application Deadline: 11th August 2011
Only candidates with relevant experience need apply
1. Position: Production Engineers:
Qualification for Recruitment:
* Applicants should have a minimum of B.Sc./HND with rich cognate experience in Manufacturing or Recycling Plant.
2. Position: Technicians:
In the following area:
Electricians, Mechanical Artisans, Production Artisans
Qualifications for Recruitment:
* Applicants should have a minimum of OND with five years cognate working experience.
3. Position: Mechanical Engineers:
Qualifications for Recruitment:
* Applicants should have a minimum of B.Sc./HND with at least four years of maintenance on shop floor with different types of gear and belt drives, centrifugal and receprocating pumps.
* The experience on boilers and compressors will be preferable.
4. Position: Electrical Engineers:
Qualifications Recruitment:
* Applicants should have a minimum of B.Sc./HND with at least four years of maintenance on shop floor with AC and DC motors, Control and Power panels and electrical side of generators.
5. Position: Chemical Engineers:
Qualifications for Recruitment:
* Applicants should have a minimum of B.Sc./HND with bias in Industrial Chemistry with at least five years experience in the Chemical Industry, Cognate experience in a Recycling Plant or Production Company will be an advantage.
Interview for all categories will be both written and practical.
How to Apply:
Applications should be sent to.
Head of Human Resources/Administration
P.O. Box 241, Lagos.
Application Deadline: 11th August 2011
Only candidates with relevant experience need apply
NGO Recruitment: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job Vacancy
Save the Children has been working in Nigeria since 2001. We are currently working in several states: Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano Bauchi, Kaduna and others -focusing on child survival, nutrition, education and protecting children As the world’s leading independent children’s charity. Save the Children inspires dramatic change for children around the globe. And Nigeria is one of five priority countries for the Alliance popular campaign in child survival. We are looking for experienced staff to support the implementation of the organization’s programme across the country.
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Abuja
* The candidate will assume a lead technical advisory role in developing, implementing and maintaining effective and appropriate Monitoring and Evaluation systems for all project activities in coordination with the project management and state teams, and in line with the child survival and EVERYONE campaign reporting requirement and with SC guidelines and best practices.
* She must possess substantial training and experience in designing ME systems, in particular working with consortium, and involvement in projects utilizing grass-roots approaches and addressing Issues of power diversity, exclusion, participation, and gender.
* Based on the programme, implementation plan, and donor reporting requirements, develop a system for capturing and documenting data and relevant information on programme activities, beneficiaries outputs , outcomes, and impacts, which is feasible, practical, and “user friendly”, and will obtain valid and reliable information.
The candidate will:
* Ensure that systems developed capture both quantitative and qualitative information.
* Produce quarterly report on SCI global indicators on the following.
-Curative health: interventions related to nutrition and malaria, pneumonia and diarrhea related interventions.
-Preventive health: such as no. of live births attended by a skilled birth attendant through SC supported activities of facilities
-Health Worker: trained through SC supported programmes
-Total reach: no of boys and girls reached directly through SC health and nutrition programs
-Other Indicators, as identified by the programme.
* Ensure an effective roll-out of ME collection and reporting systems to all staff and partners through training, site visits, manuals, and other technical support as needed.
* Ensure systems are well understood and properly implemented by staff and partners.
* Ensure that all tools are practical to use and accommodate Different levels of expertise and computer literacy, from community groups, to partners, to programme staff.
* Works with PRRI/NN/MNCHstate teams and Katsina to establish reporting processes to ensure that all Information and data is collected, documented, and collated in an accurate and timely manner.
* Create a system for ensuring that information obtained is also shared with communities, children and other stakeholders through a regular feedback mechanism.
Provide ongoing support to state teams, partners, and communes to maintain ME systems; identify skill gaps that can be addressed in subsequent refresher trainings.
* Help coordinate overall programme review and evaluation activities as required. This includes coordinating mid-term and final evaluations, and supporting donor and external reviews as required.
* Ensure regular reviews of the ME system itself making improvements as needed and recommended, in consultation with managers, staff, and partners.
* Work with other Nigeria program managers and effective programs team to ensure that the child survival ME system is well linked and/or integrated with overall ME systems and tools they can use for other related projects if they are successful in obtaining external funding.
Qualification
* The candidate must be a graduate with excellent spoken and written English language
* Excellent IT expertise and excellent presentation and communication skills to large audience.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, applicants should send their CV and covering letter in only one attached document explaining their suitability to vacancy@scuknigeria.org . The subject field must clearly state the position you are applying for (e.g Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Abuja) otherwise your application will be rejected.
Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: 11th August 2011.
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Abuja
* The candidate will assume a lead technical advisory role in developing, implementing and maintaining effective and appropriate Monitoring and Evaluation systems for all project activities in coordination with the project management and state teams, and in line with the child survival and EVERYONE campaign reporting requirement and with SC guidelines and best practices.
* She must possess substantial training and experience in designing ME systems, in particular working with consortium, and involvement in projects utilizing grass-roots approaches and addressing Issues of power diversity, exclusion, participation, and gender.
* Based on the programme, implementation plan, and donor reporting requirements, develop a system for capturing and documenting data and relevant information on programme activities, beneficiaries outputs , outcomes, and impacts, which is feasible, practical, and “user friendly”, and will obtain valid and reliable information.
The candidate will:
* Ensure that systems developed capture both quantitative and qualitative information.
* Produce quarterly report on SCI global indicators on the following.
-Curative health: interventions related to nutrition and malaria, pneumonia and diarrhea related interventions.
-Preventive health: such as no. of live births attended by a skilled birth attendant through SC supported activities of facilities
-Health Worker: trained through SC supported programmes
-Total reach: no of boys and girls reached directly through SC health and nutrition programs
-Other Indicators, as identified by the programme.
* Ensure an effective roll-out of ME collection and reporting systems to all staff and partners through training, site visits, manuals, and other technical support as needed.
* Ensure systems are well understood and properly implemented by staff and partners.
* Ensure that all tools are practical to use and accommodate Different levels of expertise and computer literacy, from community groups, to partners, to programme staff.
* Works with PRRI/NN/MNCHstate teams and Katsina to establish reporting processes to ensure that all Information and data is collected, documented, and collated in an accurate and timely manner.
* Create a system for ensuring that information obtained is also shared with communities, children and other stakeholders through a regular feedback mechanism.
Provide ongoing support to state teams, partners, and communes to maintain ME systems; identify skill gaps that can be addressed in subsequent refresher trainings.
* Help coordinate overall programme review and evaluation activities as required. This includes coordinating mid-term and final evaluations, and supporting donor and external reviews as required.
* Ensure regular reviews of the ME system itself making improvements as needed and recommended, in consultation with managers, staff, and partners.
* Work with other Nigeria program managers and effective programs team to ensure that the child survival ME system is well linked and/or integrated with overall ME systems and tools they can use for other related projects if they are successful in obtaining external funding.
Qualification
* The candidate must be a graduate with excellent spoken and written English language
* Excellent IT expertise and excellent presentation and communication skills to large audience.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, applicants should send their CV and covering letter in only one attached document explaining their suitability to vacancy@scuknigeria.org . The subject field must clearly state the position you are applying for (e.g Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Abuja) otherwise your application will be rejected.
Our selection processes reflect our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: 11th August 2011.
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