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Duration: 3 Years
Start Date: September 2022

General Position Summary

• The program aims to improve living conditions and access to inclusive humanitarian assistance for populations affected by displacement due to complex humanitarian crises (IDPs, refugees, returnees) and members of host communities. With special attention to the needs and rights of persons with disabilities, measures in the two sectors of health and protection are intended to be implemented in Borno State.
• The Finance Officer is responsible for all aspects of financial management of the program/project, ensuring compliance with WINN internal policies and procedures as well as donor regulations. S/he plays a crucial role in providing high quality financial management information necessary to support an effective humanitarian operation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all financial transactions are processed accurately, in a timely manner, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Identify problems and develop solutions for best financial practice
• Assist in writing of job descriptions for financial positions and selection of suitable applicants, where needed
• Establish banking arrangements and maintain liaison with principal bankers.
• Manage the day-to-day functioning of the finance section, including cash disbursements, cash receipts, etc.
• Establish an effective filing system which can provide easy access to information and proper documentation of all financial requirement
• Act upon any complaint raised in respect to financial issues by all staff and communicate feedback to them within 48 hours.
• Ensure daily posting of financial transactions in QuickBooks or any other financial reporting tool
• Ensure monthly reconciliations reports are prepared in line with financial policies and datelines
• Prepare financial reports in line with donor requirements and templates. Thus, continuously staying abreast with donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Settlement/payment of employee entitlements including salaries and allowances
• Ensuring that all required statutory deductions are made and subsequently paid to the appropriate authorities.
• Prepare for and support internal and external financial audits, providing all information required by local legislation, donors, HQ or other bodies.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• N/A

Accountability:

• Reports Directly to: Finance Manger
• Works Directly with: Finance, Program, MEL, and Operation Teams, partner staff

Requirements

• HND / BSc Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or relevantwith 3 years’ experience required and profesional certification is an added advantage.
• Significant experience in similar positions.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives
• Organizational skills
• Good writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities

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Duration: 3 years
Proposed Start Date: September 2022

Project Background

• Women in the New Nigeria (WINN) is a national indigenous non-governmental organization that focuses on the empowerment of women’s, girls and Persons with Disabilities.
• WINN has been in partnership with CBM International, and has implemented several CBM funded project in Borno State, Nigeria. CBM has secured funding from German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) which will be implemented by its partners WINN in Borno State.
• The program aims to improve living conditions and access to inclusive humanitarian assistance for populations affected by displacement due to complex humanitarian crises (IDPs, refugees, returnees) and members of host communities.
• With special attention to the needs and rights of persons with disabilities, measures in the two sectors of health and protection are intended to be implemented in Borno State.

General Position Summary

• The M&E Officer is responsible for supporting WINN staff to regularly collect, enter, verify and analyze data and make timely database adjustments, to measure the impact of the program.
• He/she will work closely with other project team members and will closely coordinate with other program staff to help ensure monitoring and evaluation of data is accurately incorporated into all reports and information products.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understand and maintain an M&E system database that improves WINN’s ability to inform program implementation, analyze data and represent impact to donors, government, partner organizations and communities.
• Ensure all relevant program staff are able to utilize the database to analyze program information and results.
• Regularly review data entered into the M&E system to locate and fix problems with data entry or integrity.
• Work as part of a team to facilitate and support M&E operations including baseline, annual and end line surveys, regular monitoring, data collection, analysis and reporting according to the M&E work plan.
• Generate data (tables/graphs/reports) from the M&E database at regular intervals, ensuring reports/information are available for program implementation staff when required. Facilitate data analysis with program implementation team as requested.
• Conduct regular field visits to ensure all elements of the M&E system and database are better to utilize effectively by all stakeholders, assessing and identifying breakdowns and areas that require clarifications and improvements.
• Ensure field teams always have the most recent version of all M&E tools and documents.
• Assist the team in improving the program’s M&E systems by identifying good practices, field-tested lessons learned and creative recommendations; share with and encourage staff to incorporate these in their daily work.
• Work closely with the Program team to develop and deliver staff training, improving capacities in monitoring, evaluation and database management.
• Review or edit data in reports as requested and required.
• Other duties as may be assigned to him/her.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• S/he will supervise field staff and Enumerators.

Accountability:

• Reports Directly to: Project Coordinator
• Works Directly with: Finance, Program, MEL, and Operation Teams, partner staff.

Job Requirements

• HND / B.Sc Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Management Sciences, Economics, or relevant with 3 years’ experience.
• Significant experience in similar positions.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives
• Organizational skills
• Good writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities
• Team spirit.

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General Position Summary

• The Driver will be expected to provide driving support to the organization, while adhering to standard driving regulations. He/she will be responsible for providing a safe and reliable driving service and for transporting staff to and fro. He or she will also perform office related errands as requested, and transport staff/goods to field locations as assigned.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Transport staff and/or packages to and from destinations.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Maintain assigned vehicle in a clean and roadworthy state at all times.
• Ensure annual renewal of vehicle documents and routine maintenance are conducted as at when due are aligned with organizational SOP.
• Establishes good and considerate working relationships with all staff within and outside the organization, demonstrating respect for their own roles and responsibilities.
• Be available outside standard hours in case of any emergency.
• Ensure compliance with local administrative procedures required in the event of an accident.
• complete the pre-trip inspection checklist on a daily basis, and submit to the Logistic Officer.
• Ensure that vehicle log is completed regularly during trip and refueling of vehicle
• Perform other duties as may be assigned to him/her.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• N/A

Accountability:

• Reports Directly to: Logistics Officer
• Works Directly with: Finance, Program, MEL, and Operation Teams, partners staff, Volunteers etc.

Requirements

Education:

• SSCE, Diploma or BSc with a valid driving license.

Experiences:

• 1-2 years’ proven driving experience.
• Experience working with NGO or INGO
• Knowledge of communities of intervention

Competencies:

• Good navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications (GPS),
• Effective time management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Languages:

• Fluency in English, Hausa, Kanuri and any other local language

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General Position Summary

• The Technical Officer- Protection is responsible for assisting in the implementation of Protection sector activities including mobilization of beneficiaries, training on topics such as psychological first aid, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), and the validation of referral pathways.
• S/he will also advise and build capacity of other sector teams on gender and protection mainstreaming and best practices.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of protection activities and ensure adequate gender mainstreaming across program in field locations.
• Develop activity work plans and manage day-to-day activity implementation related to gender and protection.
• Ensure the mainstreaming of gender and protection across programs in coordination with other sectors and working groups, in-line with best practices.
• Ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to vulnerability criteria.
• Lead case workers and community-based volunteers to identify gender related priorities and protection concerns.
• The Officer play an active role in technical coordination, support during advocacy with the protection sector and other stakeholders and technical agencies relevant to the sector.
• Establish and maintain effective program reporting, and monitoring and evaluation systems (to track, analyze and report on results) for both internal and external use.
• Participates actively in cluster meetings and coordination meetings
• Integrate community approaches, protection mainstreaming, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Work closely with case workers, volunteers and health personnel across all communities of intervention.
• Adhere to all WINN policies related to security, operations and transport/ logistics information related to programming.
• Support orientation for all new staff on WINN guidelines on gender and protection mainstreaming. If necessary, organize capacity building sessions for other sector staff on gender and protection.
• Provide weekly field reports, capturing activities progress, lessons learned, success stories on the project as well as general situation and community updates and needs.
• Report on any problems encountered in the field such as project participant complaints, local authority interference, and security threats to WINN staff and activities.
• Coordinate with the Project Coordinator on any threats to WINN staff and activities.
• Conduct his/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to WINN and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned to him/her.

Job Requirements

• B.Sc Degree in Psychology or Clinical Psychologist with 3 years’ experience.
• Significant experience in similar positions.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives
• Organizational skills
• Good writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities
• Team spirit.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• S/he will supervise Psychiatric Nurses.

Accountability:

• Reports Directly to: Project Coordinator
• Works Directly with: Finance, Program, MEL, and Operation Teams, partner staff.

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Duration: 3 years
Proposed Start Date: September 2022

General Position Summary

The Technical Officer Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) supervises the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS components of the program and contribute to the development of project staff and project delivery.

Roles and Responsibilities

• He or she will support the project team and trainers during the training phase
• Communicate, provide technical guidance, and support to clinic/health facility staff
• Supports the supervision process set up for MHPSS clinic/health facility staff
• Debrief on a weekly basis with the clinic/health facility staff.
• Provides follow-up on the day-to-day progress of activities at the field level, mainly the activities implemented by the clinic staff based on a well-set plan designed by the coordinator and program manager.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with relevant partners and other project stakeholders working in the project areas.
• Ensures documents are recorded and maintained confidentially at all times.
• Ensures that confidentiality and consent processes are in place and adhered to.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the technical monitoring tools for the project’s activities for all MHPSS components, in collaboration with MHPSS.
• Supports follow up of the referred cases, with the patient and the referring counsellor.
• Supports the workshops, training, and meetings hosted as part of the project.
• Provide supervision to the team in the field
• Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
• Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor and WINN policies and procedures.
• Draft and/or review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants, including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.
• Liaise with each member of the team in the provision of health services.
• Participate in the planning of project intervention
• Participates actively in cluster meetings and coordination meetings.
• Attend stakeholder meetings on behalf of WINN when called upon
• Attend and report the meeting minutes.
• Compile the, daily and weekly activities report to submit to the Medical Supervisor.
• Participate in the weekly computerization and analysis of the medical data.
• Other duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

Job Requirements

• B.Sc Degree in Psychology or Clinical Psychologist with 3 years’ experience.
• Significant experience in similar positions.
• Ability to manage a team.
• Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives
• Organizational skills
• Good writing and communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities
• Team spirit.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• S/he will supervise Psychiatric Nurses.

Accountability:

• Reports Directly to: Project Coordinator
• Works Directly with: Finance, Program, MEL, and Operation Teams, partner staff.

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Duration: 3 years
Proposed Start Date: September 2022
Slot: 20

General Position Summary

• The Community Case Worker will be responsibility for the individualized case management;
• Under the supervision of the Technical Officer - Protection, s/he will ensure that project activities are implemented on a timely manner according to the project timeline, budget and adhering to WINN policy and do no harm principle.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, document, refer (to relevant services) and follow-up of at-risk beneficiaries and families.
• Provide information and advice on existing social services and how to access them.
• Responsible for the management of safe spaces in project locations
• Work closely with community volunteers and community health personnel.
• Work as a member of a team ensuring fluid communication of relevant information in order to make sure that a proper management of the case is preserved.
• Work in close collaboration with the community members to strengthen our relationship with the community and to strengthen the referral system.
• Facilitate, collect and report information regarding the overall situation of vulnerable/at-risk individuals
• Submit weekly reports concerning implemented outreach activities and cases.
• Maintain files, registers, computer databases and records in paper or electronic format based on principle of confidentiality.
• Support in the Implementation of all activities as required.
• Provide timely and appropriate data on program activities to his/her line manager.
• Contribute to the preparation of internal and external reports.
• Participate in team reviews of results and program progress.
• Represent WINN in different forums when necessary.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an SSCE / NCE / HND qualification with a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.
• Must know how to read and write
• Must be currently living in the community of intervention
• Females are preferred for this position
• Eligible applicant must be 18 years and above.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• PFA Volunteers.

Accountability:

• Reports Directly to: Technical Officer - Protection & MHPSS
• Works Directly with: Finance, Program, MEL, and Operation Teams, partner staff.

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Duration: 3 years
Proposed Start Date: September 2022

Project Background

• WINN has been in partnership with CBM International, and has implemented several CBM funded project in Borno State, Nigeria.
• CBM has secured funding from German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) which will be implemented by its partners WINN in Borno State.
• The project aims to improve living conditions and access to inclusive humanitarian assistance for populations affected by displacement due to complex humanitarian crises (IDPs, refugees, returnees) and members of host communities.
• With special attention to the needs and rights of persons with disabilities, measures in the two sectors of health and protection are intended to be implemented in Borno State.

General Position Summary

• The Project Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day implementation of General Protection/MHPSS sector activities to ensure quality implementation.
• The position includes the daily management of program staff, whilst working closely with CBM International focal point.
• The Project Coordinator will report directly to Program Manager.
• He will work closely with the Program Manager, Protection / MHPSS Officers, Case Workers, and support staff (including finance, operations, and administration) to ensure that activities are implemented according to schedule, budget and required quality.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Strategy & Vision:

• Responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the project portfolio (Programmatic & Financial).
• Develop protection strategy, harmonize activity work plans, and manage all field activity implementation related to protection/GBV and MHPSS.
• Ensure that program implementation mainstreams protection in coordination with other sectors in line with best practices.
• Ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to vulnerability criteria.
• Lead where necessary community meetings to identify gender-related priorities and protection concerns.
• Establish and maintain effective program reporting, and monitoring and evaluation systems (to track, analyze and report on results) for both internal and external use.
• Integrate community approaches, protection mainstreaming, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Ensure program filing system is in place, adheres to internal and donor regulation and filing is regularly maintained.
• Adhere to all WINN policies related to security, operations and transport/ logistics information related to programming.
• Support orientation for all new staff on WINN guidelines on gender and protection mainstreaming. If necessary, organize capacity building sessions for other sector staff on gender and protection.
• Provide weekly field reports, capturing activities progress, lessons learned, success stories on the project as well as the general situation and community updates and needs.
• Report on any problems encountered in the field such as project participant complaints, local authority interference, and security threats to WINN staff and activities.
• Coordinate with WINN Security and safety Officer and line manager on any threats to WINN staff and activities.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to WINN and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Perform other related special projects and duties as determined and assigned by supervisor.

Program Management:

• Oversee program startup and ongoing program management and administration of teams across various field locations.
• Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and consistent with WINN’ relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan.
• Undertakes regular (weekly, bi-weekly) field monitoring visits to assess progress and identify technical quality and/or other implementation issues, flag these to PM, provide solutions and implement modifications as required
• Guides and support implementation of all project activities (including overseeing case management, PSS, Skills acquisition, age-appropriate engagement, prevention, and risk mitigation), providing affirming feedback, highlighting strengths and weaknesses, and making recommendations for improvement
• Supports WINN in adapting case management tools and implementing the GBVIMS/ Primero, ensuring strict compliance with confidentiality policy and guidelines for information sharing of GBV and MHPSS data
• Ensure that program implementation mainstreams protection in coordination with other sectors in line with best practices.
• Ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to established vulnerability criteria.
• Develop program implementation strategies, including partnership frameworks, beneficiary targeting and distribution process as well as psychosocial and capacity building of staff.
• Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Ensure program implementation is on time, target, and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
• Create and maintain systems in ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor and WINN policies and procedures.
• Ensure all interventions adhere to WINN’ Gender and social inclusion Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards.

Team Management:

• Develop the capacity of the team, deepen understanding of their roles and assist with career development.
• Providing technical assistance to the field staff, by designing and rolling out capacity building activities and training on all MHPSS and GBV/protection issues through coaching and mentoring
• Support project staff to assess training needs and develop a training and capacity development plan to ensure successful transfer of skills, knowledge, and attitudes to improve GBV responses.
• Assist team members with information, tools, and resources to improve performance & reach objectives.
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations, and provide constructive feedback informally and formally via regular one on one meeting and through performance reviews.
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
• Hire, orient and lead team members as necessary.

Knowledge and Experience

• B.A / B.Sc. Degree in Social Science, Law or Arts is required.
• He/She should have experience in project designs, budget management and leadership
• 5 years of experience working on the development, implementation, administration and compliance of a field-based humanitarian program; gender and protection mainstreaming experience & knowledge required.
• Experience with conducting gender analysis, protection assessments, monitoring and evaluation and other learning efforts required.
• Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
• Fluency in English, Hausa and any local language is an added advantage.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• S/he will supervise Technical Officer Protection, Technical Officer MHPSS and MEL Officer.

Accountability:

• Reports Directly to: Program Manager
• Works Directly with: Finance, Program, MEL, and Operation Teams, partner staff.

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Duration: 3 years
Proposed Start Date: September 2022
Slot: 20

Project Background

• WINN has been in partnership with CBM International, and has implemented several CBM funded project in Borno State, Nigeria. CBM has secured funding from German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) which will be implemented by its partners WINN in Borno State.
• The program aims to improve living conditions and access to inclusive humanitarian assistance for populations affected by displacement due to complex humanitarian crises (IDPs, refugees, returnees) and members of host communities. With special attention to the needs and rights of persons with disabilities, measures in the two sectors of health and protection are intended to be implemented in Borno State.

General Position Summary

• During and after an emergency, volunteers provide Psychological First Aid to people affected by a disaster and conflict.
• They help to reduce their initial distress, ascertain needs; assist the meeting of basic human needs, and support coping and adjustment. They can also register affected people.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understand the changing nature of the event and its impact on affected people especially PWDs.
• Provide Psychological First Aid to affected people visiting Centre (Look, Listen, Link)
• Work closely with Case workers and medical personnel to provide required support to survivors.
• Support in conducting door to door and mass awareness campaign.
• Support in mobilization of community members.
• Communicate in a caring, sensitive and courteous manner, ensuring appropriate personal boundaries are maintained and respected.
• Work cooperatively at all times and actively contribute towards team effectiveness.
• Practice self-care and encourage self-care of others.
• Participate in team briefings and debriefings, providing updates as required.
• Sensitivity to survivor’s reactions due to trauma and stress.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a minimum of FSLC qualification with at least 15 years relevant work experience.
• Applicants must know how to read and write
• Applicant must be currently living in the community of intervention
• Females are preferred to apply for this position
• Eligible applicant must be 18 years and above.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• N/A.

Accountability:

• Reports Directly to: Community Case Workers, Psychiatric Nurses
• Works Directly with: Finance, Program, MEL, and Operation Teams, partner staff.