Jobs at Albarka Healthspring Foundation

Project Implementation and Justification

• Northwest Nigeria is facing a food insecurity and malnutrition situation which continues to get worse because of banditry and conflicts between herders and farmers on one hand; and on the other hand, due to a volatile economic situation defined by inflation and devaluation of the Naira among others. The result of the recently concluded March 2024 Cadre Harmonise analysis indicates that 29 per cent (6,285,032 individuals) of the estimated population in the three northwestern states are in CH phases 3-4; of which about 8 per cent are in Sokoto. Since the year 2020, WFP had implemented several activities in response to the food and nutrition insecurity ravaging the NW of Nigeria.
• WFP plans to distribute 888MT of the wheat grain received from Ukraine to assist 39,084 of the vulnerable affected population in northwest Nigeria covering Sokoto for three months starting from the onset of the 2024 lean season, the month of July. This is part of an integrated approach that the WFP initiated to combine with other WFP ongoing/planned interventions to make a maximum impact on the food needs, well-being, and resilience of the affected population.

Job Summary

• The Project Manager for the General Food Distribution (GFD) project will be responsible for the full implementation of the project in Ilella, Tangaza, and Rabah LGAs by AHSF. The Project Manager will be managed and supported by the State Coordinator. He/She will directly manage the entire GFD team in the 3 LGAs. He/She will also provide technical oversight of the food assistance program to ensure high-quality programme delivery, adherence to strong systems, compliance with all procedures, and full accountability within the framework of AHSF and donor standards and guidelines. He/She will closely collaborate and coordinate with AHSF colleagues, partners, donors, and government counterparts in the design and implementation of the GFD Programme.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible and accountable for the high-quality delivery of the GFD programme.
• Provide management, supervision, and oversight to all AHSF staff involved in the food assistance programme at the field level.
• Manage and track food assistance programming, budget, and assets at the field level. 
• Work hand in hand with the MEAL department to develop monitoring plans for all food assistance and complementary activities (Gender & Protection, disability inclusion) in the field and ensure that regular and rigorous monitoring takes place during implementation. 
• Track major trends and developments and take action to ensure project objectives are accomplished.
• Participate in the recruitment of staff that has the required knowledge, skill, and abilities to meet AHSF food assistance programming standards.
• Provide technical oversight through periodic visits to all FDPs, monitor and review all aspects of the food programming and systems as well as provide appropriate feedback and recommendations to the GFD project staff.
• Conduct unscheduled and scheduled field visits to all FDPs to observe the distribution and check compliance with set standards.
• Conduct on-spot training to correct any anomalies detected.
• Ensure submission of timely and accurate reports including daily distribution, monthly, quarterly, end-year reports, distribution summaries, etc., which reflect the true picture of the food assistance project.
• Work hand in hand with finance to ensure that donor invoices are accurate, and timely submission and that any issues arising are addressed promptly.

Staff management:

• Uphold AHSF’s code of conduct and principles of accountability.  
• Develop and implement a staff capacity-building plan in areas of commodity management, food distribution, and sensitization to meet established standards through on-the-job training and any other appropriate methods.
• Ensure incentive worker payments are processed on time and payments are made promptly.
• Cultivate a culture of high performance as per the AHSF core competencies spectrum.

Coordination and Networking:

• Organize staff meetings to discuss project implementation as well as challenges, successes, and solutions.
• Organize and document monthly management meetings.
• Participate in partner coordination meetings with donors and other stakeholders. (AHSF, and other Partners).
• Organize quarterly performance meetings with the donor to identify gaps and compliance.

Administration & Budget Management:

• Review and approve purchase requests to ensure costs are properly apportioned.
• Maintain asset register and inventory management for the project.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the project procurement plan.
• In charge of the budget, planning, monitoring, and review to ensure the project is delivered on time.
• Conduct monthly finance review meetings to ensure project costs are accurate and acceptable.
• Approval of expenditure within AHSF levels of authority.
• Ensure all compliance issues are addressed within acceptable timeframes

Experience and Technical Competencies: 

• 3-5 years experience, preferably with a (I)NGO or AHSF, in food commodities handling, tracking and accounting.
• Knowledge of AHSF/  and WFP regulations about relief food commodities tracking accounting and reporting.
• This position requires a person who is self-motivated and can accomplish the task with minimal supervision.
• He/she should be able to manage a team of staff as well as cooperate with other units. He/she must be keen on details and a well-organized individual.
• Good understanding of writing project proposals, budget management, financial management, and report writing.
• A flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload in a volatile environment
• Good management skills
• An ability to analyze information quickly and accurately.
• Clear, effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office, Excel and KoboToolBox.

Other desirable qualities:

• Leadership and management
• Coordination with partners
• Planning and prioritization
• Flexibility
• Capacity to work under stress
• Solution-oriented
• Team player.

Languages: 

• English fluency is a must
• Hausa fluency is a must.

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Project Implementation and Justification

• Northwest Nigeria is facing a food insecurity and malnutrition situation which continues to get worse because of banditry and conflicts between herders and farmers on one hand; and on the other hand, due to a volatile economic situation defined by inflation and devaluation of the Naira among others. The result of the recently concluded March 2024 Cadre Harmonise analysis indicates that 29 percent (6,285,032 individuals) of the estimated population in the three northwestern states are in CH phases 3-4; of which about 8 percent are in Sokoto. Since the year 2020, WFP had implemented several activities in response to the food and nutrition insecurity ravaging the NW of Nigeria.
• WFP plans to distribute 888MT of the wheat grain received from Ukraine to assist 39,084 of the vulnerable affected population in northwest Nigeria covering Sokoto for three months starting from the onset of the 2024 lean season, the month of July. This is part of an integrated approach that the WFP initiated to combine with other WFP ongoing/planned interventions to make a maximum impact on the food needs, well-being, and resilience of the affected population.

Job Summary

• Assists in the development and implementation of AHSF safety risk management systems, including policies, plans and procedures in areas of operation. Provide administrative assistance and technical support and ensure that programs and projects activities are implemented in a secure, safe and effective manner

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the program teams to ensure that WFP project activities are implemented in a secure, safe and effective manner, primarily through the procurement of safety items.
• Implement improvements to the Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS) under the direction of technical specialists.
• Attend regular briefings and context updates.
• Monitor staff movements and report irregularities to the appropriate focal point.
• Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place for all AHSF facilities.
• Proofread translated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Contingency Plans (CP), threat assessments, and other documents to ensure translations have been completed to the required standard.
• Update security phone trees and maintain staff contact information.
• Assist in implementing AHSF safety policies, protocols, and procedures under technical supervision.
• Oversea the procurement / issuing of safety and protective equipment under technical instruction.
• Track the location of AHSF safety assets including, but not limited to, PPE, communications equipment, first aid kits, and so on.
• Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records for the areas of concern under technical guidance.
• Any other duties related to the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor.

Responsibilities following training period:

• Assists in the implementation of AHSF safety risk management systems (SRMS) under technical supervision.
• Communicate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Contingency Plans (CP), threat assessments, and other safety policies to staff whose first language is not English with the support of technical specialists.
• Assess potential impacts of the evolving context on AHSFs programmatic activities.
• Establish a network of local contacts to develop a nuanced understanding of the context.
• Support in site safety assessments and identify new office spaces, guesthouses, warehouses, and other sites as required. This can include regular safety audits, such as checking fire extinguishers, safe room supplies, first aid kits, emergency communication equipment, and physical security elements (MOSS), and so on.
• Support in the completion of Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs).
• Deliver Pre/Post Arrival Briefs to incoming staff.
• Support incident response – particularly IMT and CMT.
• Support in the management of the AHSF safety information portal (SharePoint) ensuring that it is up to date, relevant and accessible to a range of users.
• Any other duties related to the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor.

Experience and competencies
Essential:

• Willing to learn
• Good sense of humor
• Team player
• Emotional intelligence
• Collaborative but with the ability to work independently
• An interest in politics and a keen understanding of the current situation in Ukraine
• An ability to communicate information to a range of audiences
• An understanding of personal limitations and areas for personal development
• Driven, dedicated and proactive
• 2 - 4 years professional experience
• Excellent skills in MS Office
• An interest in NGO operations and a desire to progress in the field of NGO safety

Desirable:

• Experience in security operations
• Experience working in multicultural settings
• Experience with information gathering
• Experience working in hostile or hazardous environments

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Project Implementation and Justification

• Northwest Nigeria is facing a food insecurity and malnutrition situation which continues to get worse because of banditry and conflicts between herders and farmers on one hand; and on the other hand, due to a volatile economic situation defined by inflation and devaluation of the Naira among others.
• The result of the recently concluded March 2024 Cadre Harmonise analysis indicates that 29 percent (6,285,032 individuals) of the estimated population in the three northwestern states are in CH phases 3-4; of which about 8 percent are in Sokoto. Since the year 2020, WFP had implemented several activities in response to the food and nutrition insecurity ravaging the NW of Nigeria.
• WFP plans to distribute 888MT of the wheat grain received from Ukraine to assist 39,084 of the vulnerable affected population in northwest Nigeria covering Sokoto for three months starting from the onset of the 2024 lean season, the month of July. This is part of an integrated approach that the WFP initiated to combine with other WFP ongoing/planned interventions to make a maximum impact on the food needs, well-being, and resilience of the affected population.

Job Summary

• The GFD Distribution Assistants will be responsible for the implementation of General Food Distribution focusing on vulnerable host communities.
• He/She must ensures equitable distribution, monitoring, and mobilization of the community to encourage their participation in the distribution activities.
• He/She will ensure proper verification of beneficiaries, taking full accountability for receiving and distributing commodities, ensuring each beneficiary receives appropriate entitlement/ration, and ensuring that the distribution is implemented according to the standards and best practices.

Main Duties / Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the GFD Officer, and in collaboration with the Project Manager, and other collaborators of the projects, he/she will:

• Arrange and organize distributions according to the SOP defined by WFP and AHSF. Make proper requests following the established process to make sure the right quantity of food is requested. Supervise loading of the food that is left over after distributions. Ensure a waybill is prepared for food to be returned to the warehouse.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly distribution reports and ensure proper accounting of all quantities of commodities received and distributed at each distribution point.
• Ensure proper completion and safe return of all tally documents and beneficiary lists to the office for safe storage.
• Overseeing the entire distribution site, ensuring safety for the beneficiaries, AHSF distribution team, and food items.
• Organizing beneficiaries in straight lines at the distribution and maintaining order through strong and positive communication and a gracious attitude.
• Verifying required head of household identification cards at the gate or entry point to ensure the family is entitled to receive a ration.
• Identifying vulnerable beneficiaries (widows, pregnant women, elderly) to ensure they are prioritized in receiving their rations.
• Distribution of food commodities to eligible beneficiaries by strictly following the verification process and methodology and standards defined by WFP and AHSF.
• To foresee crowd control, verification of beneficiary, and receipt of entitled commodities by the beneficiary in the exact amount as entitled in methodology.
• Ensure that all commodities entrusted to AHSF arriving at the food distribution point are properly accounted for.
• Scrutinize all waybills for commodities arriving at the distribution points. Ensure the commodities are of correct quantities and quality as manifested on the waybill. Immediately record all quantities delivered, missing, quantities lost in transit, and damaged (In the field and FDP). All observations must be recorded immediately.
• Ensure Commodities are carefully counted during off-loading and loading.
• Take an active role in registering and verifying beneficiaries to ensure the process is fair and smooth.
• Making sure that food distribution points are properly organized and secured with ropes/caution tape or demarcated and cordoned and crowd control measures are taken to ensure smooth distribution and flow of beneficiaries.
• Responsible for ensuring all necessary distribution equipment are available at the distribution point, including forms, ropes, banners, plastic sheets, measuring devices, etc.
• Conduct sensitization, mobilization, registration and delivering technical support and oversight to targeted communities / groups to ensure that food items are timely distributed to the deserving beneficiaries.
• Represent AHSF in the field and ensure no fraud or irregularities occur.
• Lead community sensitization/training on project activities on food utilization.
• Work with program teams to ensure AHSF information on program activities is shared within LGAs and provide beneficiary feedback in line with relevant guidelines and framework.
• Collaborate with government and humanitarian partners to ensure the smooth sharing of information in consultation with the GFD Officer/Project Manager.

Code of Conduct and Associated Policies:

• Treat beneficiaries with dignity and apply AHSF’s Code of Ethics and Conduct, the UN Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in the field, including sensitizing Field Monitors and vendors/agents on such principles.
• Promote the zero-tolerance policy regarding corruption and ensure adherence to AHSF Code of Conduct and Anti-Fraud policy.

Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Experience, Competences, Skills) Minimum Requirements
Education:

• University Degree, HND, or OND in Humanities, Social Science, Art or other relevant field with additional years of related work experience and/or specialized training/courses. At least 3 years working with INGO in general food assistance.

Experience:

• At least 1-2 years working in general food assistance with an INGO.
• Experience working in North West or North East Nigeria will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Sound understanding of general food assistance concepts and principles with a broad knowledge of best practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of conditional and un-conditional general food distribution processes and possesses the ability to quickly assimilate AHSF and donors’ processes and systems;
• Ability to rapidly analyse and integrate diverse information.

Competencies:

• Good communication and negotiation skills with the ability to persuade, influence and adapts quickly to different situations;
• Excellent oral, and writing skills.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented;
• Ability to work independently and in a team with other departments and units
• Be professional, motivated, flexible, and culturally sensitive
• Be excellent in communication skills and proficient in report writing.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office programming (Access, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relationships with people from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and simultaneously manage multiple tasks in an autonomous manner.
• Previous work experience with Ngo,  (I)NGOs and UN Organization is desirable

Languages:

• English fluency is a must
• Hausa fluency is a must

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Project Implementation and Justification

• Northwest Nigeria is facing a food insecurity and malnutrition situation which continues to get worse because of banditry and conflicts between herders and farmers on one hand; and on the other hand, due to a volatile economic situation defined by inflation and devaluation of the Naira among others.
• The result of the recently concluded March 2024 Cadre Harmonise analysis indicates that 29 percent (6,285,032 individuals) of the estimated population in the three northwestern states are in CH phases 3-4; of which about 8 percent are in Sokoto. Since the year 2020, WFP had implemented several activities in response to the food and nutrition insecurity ravaging the NW of Nigeria.
• WFP plans to distribute 888MT of the wheat grain received from Ukraine to assist 39,084 of the vulnerable affected population in northwest Nigeria covering Sokoto for three months starting from the onset of the 2024 lean season, the month of July.
• This is part of an integrated approach that the WFP initiated to combine with other WFP ongoing/planned interventions to make a maximum impact on the food needs, well-being, and resilience of the affected population.

Job Summary

• The Protection Assistant will support the implementation of protection activities within the general food distribution/assistance project.
• This role involves ensuring the protection of vulnerable populations, identifying protection concerns, and providing support and referrals to those in need.
• The Protection Assistant will work closely with the project team, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders to ensure the safety and dignity of all beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities
Protection Monitoring and Assessment:

• Conduct regular protection assessments to identify the needs and vulnerabilities of beneficiaries.
• Monitor the protection environment and report any concerns or incidents to the Protection Officer.
• Collect and analyze data to inform protection strategies and interventions.

Support and Referrals:

•  Provide direct support to individuals and families with protection concerns.
•  Facilitate referrals to appropriate services, including health, legal, psychosocial, and other support services.
•  Follow up on referrals to ensure beneficiaries receive the necessary assistance.

Awareness and Training:

• Conduct awareness-raising sessions on protection issues, including gender-based violence (GBV), child and human rights.
• Train staff and volunteers on protection principles and protocols.
•  Promote a culture of protection and respect within the project and community.

Case Management:

• Assist in managing protection cases, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to ethical standards.
• Document and maintain accurate records of protection cases with confidentiality.
• Work with the Protection Officer to develop and implement individual protection plans.

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Coordinate with local authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders to address protection concerns.
• Participate in protection coordination meetings and forums.
• Collaborate with other project teams to ensure integrated and holistic support for beneficiaries.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and submit regular reports on protection activities and trends.
• Document best practices and lessons learned to improve protection interventions.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of protection activities.

Emergency Response:

• Support the implementation of protection activities during emergencies.
• Provide immediate assistance and referrals to those affected by emergencies.
• Participate in emergency assessments and response planning.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Human Rights, Law, or related discipline).

Experience:

•  At least 2-3 years of experience in protection or related fields, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
•  Experience in case management, psychosocial support, or GBV is highly desirable.
•  Previous experience in working with international NGOs or UN agencies is an asset

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of protection principles and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis.
• Ability to work under pressure and in challenging environments.

Languages:

• Proficiency in English and Hausa is required.
• Knowledge of the local language(s) is an asset.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel to remote and insecure areas as required.
• Commitment to the principles of humanitarianism and the mission of the organization.