Fresh Job Openings at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

About the job

• The Food Security Nutrition Assistant is responsible to assist the Food Security Nutrition Officer in the implementation of DRC activities within the scope WFP programme in Borno State.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Assist in all the Nutrition activities including nutrition screening and distribution.
• Supervise Nutrition Workers.
• Conduct training and sensitisation activities related to food distributions and nutrition.
• Assist in Planning, supervising and monitoring training, awareness and sensitisation activities, including maintenance and verification of all supporting documentation and activities (e.g. pre- and post-tests).
• Assist in Maintaining records of all activities, in order to complete timely reports for DRC and for external actors, including donors.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor all nutrition-related activities, including screening, referrals and follow up.
• Assist the Nutrition Officer in project documentation.
• Promote the rights of displaced people and affected populations, and explore and assess new and better ways to provide timely, effective and appropriate assistance.
• Assist in gap analysis, needs assessment, conducting registration, receiving commodities and distributing to beneficiaries in locations adversely affected by the conflict.
• Ensuring quality MUAC screening takes place at all team registrations: children are accurately recorded in terms of their nutrition status;
• Assist in Ensuring appropriate implementation of Blanket Supplementary Feeding Programme (BSFP) for children 6- 59 months and the Pregnant and Lactating Women

• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to DRC and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

And any other duties assigned to him/her by the Food Security Manager

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to. All employees should master DRC's core competencies:

• Prepare and share work plan with the CPT Officer according to the programme detail and implementation plan
• Provide the CTP Officer with relevant documents, and channel issues.
• Communicating
• Taking the lead
• Collaborating
• Striving for excellence and
• Demonstrating integrity.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• BA/B.Sc/HND in health or nutrition related field;
• 1 year of experience working on the implementation of a nutrition program
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders to identify beneficiaries according to criteria required.
• Experience with carrying out assessments, nutrition case management, monitoring and evaluation required.
• Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing

  Desirable

• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Fluency in English and Hausa; fluency in other languages spoken in Borno will be a plus.

We offer

Contract length: 3 Months with possible extension.

Level:SB4

Designation of Duty Station: Maiduguri

Start date: 15th  APRIL 2018

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.

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About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to provide support to the programme by undertaking technical and practical operational tasks to ensure smooth, safe and efficient operation of logistical activities in accordance with the Operations Handbook and Program Manual with adherence to the donor guidelines. All employees should master DRC's core competencies: Communicating, Taking the lead, Collaborating, striving for excellence and Demonstrating integrity. 

Under the supervision and direction of the Logistics Officer, the incumbent (the Logistics Assistant Inventory) shall provide support to the program by undertaking technical and practical operational tasks to ensure smooth, safe and efficient operation of logistical activities regarding inventory, warehouse, commodity accounting and tracking, in accordance with the Operations Handbook and Program Manual

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Logistics Officer - Support Assets Management

• Maintain the records of Assets, Equipment for Maiduguri Office, including all Borno field bases, in line with the Assets recording system for the country program.
• Ensure that the assets that are issued to staff are authorized, recorded and necessary paper work exists as per the DRC policy.
• Ensure that all assets are properly maintained and looked after. Any misuse and abuse are reported to the Logistics Officer, Logistics Manager and to the Maiduguri Area Manager.

  Manage Inventories and Stock Managements

• Ensure that all stock items (food, non-food) are properly stored and correctly recorded as per the guidelines.
• Ensure that the movement of inventories To-and-Fro the warehouse & stores are correctly documented; authorized and file as per procedures.
• Through the Logistics Officer, inform the relevant Programme staff/managers upon receipts and dispatches of assets. Allow requesters inspection of items upon delivery for quality
• Through the Logistics Officer, ensure monthly inventory and stock reports are collated and circulated to all Program Managers.
• Undertake stock inventory and update stock report on a regular basis

  Support Base and Guesthouse Management - Under the supervision of the Logistics Officer

• Ensure Base and Guest Houses are well maintained. Cover all Electricity, Plumbing and Carpentry needs
• Organizing Dislodging and Waste disposal in all locations
• Engage and Supervise work of suppliers
• Maintenance and repair of A/Cs

  Support Transportation- Under the supervision of the Logistics Officer

• Arrange for transportation of goods as required and ensure accurate documentation maintained.
• Arrange for the distribution of program supplies as per plan and coordinate with program teams.

Experience and technical competencies:

Essential:

• 1-2 years’ experience in logistics, including procurement, supply chain, fleet management & inventory.
• Knowledge & experience of dealing with service providers.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Word & Excel.

  Desirable:

• Resourceful in Inventory Management & Commodity Accounting and Tracking
• Flexible & willing to work in a remote setting & to travel to other field locations.
• Understanding and experience of security management.
• Experience in working with an (I)NGO in similar function

Method of Application

Conditions

Availability: May 2nd 2018

Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment;

The income will be subject to statutory deductions as per applicable Nigeria laws. The employee is responsible for the tax returns.

How to apply

The position is for NIGERIAN NATIONALS ONLY.

DRC Nigeria does not charge any fees for recruitment and does not use any employment mediator.

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Location: Madagali, Adamawa
Slots: 6
Level: SB4
Contract length: 10 Months with possible extension
Start Date: 15th April 2018

About the Job

• The successful candidate’s main duties and responsibilities will be Facilitating the implementation of the early recovery cash transfer programme through liaising with local stakeholders and community to improve the food security and livelihoods of communities.

Responsibilities
Implementation of the Cash Transfer Programme:

• Ensure beneficiaries are screened, selected and verified through use of developed targeting criteria in operational areas
• Participate in the data collection of food security and livelihood related assessments
• Provide livelihood guidance, on an individual or group basis, to increase beneficiaries’ awareness of different business options based on market assessment and beneficiary interests
• Facilitate the implementation of Cash Transfer programmes and ward level; Unconditional/Conditional Cash Grants and Cash for Work
• Work with line manager to plan for cash distributions
• Business advisory, support and monitoring through guidance from line manager
• Work closely with government line ministries in the implementation of project activities
• Support the organization of trainings and other events related to the project
• Receive and distribute goods dispatched from warehouse and ensure all documentation is accurately completed in an accountable manner
• Provide administrative support if required
• Submit weekly reports and contribute to compilation of the monthly report and submit to line manager.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Coordination of Ward level stakeholders in consultation with line manager
• Keep abreast of all ward level stakeholders and NGOs working in DRC operational locations
• Ensure that protocol is followed through stakeholder consultation at all stages of project implementation.

Social Cohesion Programming:

• Assess the relevance of potential intercommunal dialogue activities linked to livelihoods to improve the dialogue and cooperation between these fields (e.g. joint workshops, peer-to-peer activities, language exchanges, etc.)
• Select beneficiaries who will participate in the activities through youth empowerment and community safety planning in coordination with AVR teams where possible
• Maintain Excel tracking sheet to ensure that data are collected on a timely basis
• Contribute to regular reporting on achievements and challenges related to the project as requested by the Livelihoods Officer.

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Work closely with the monitoring team and the Livelihood Officer on the timely monitoring and evaluation of all components – information, beneficiary selection, beneficiary feedback about activities, etc.
• Facilitate the qualitative and quantitative monitoring of the project through team meetings, visits to selected beneficiaries, regular reporting and any other monitoring tools
• Participate in the internal evaluation of the program
• Participate in Post Distribution Monitoring excersises
• The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.

About You

• To be successful in this role we expect you Experience in Cash Transfer Programming and an understanding of humanitarian/civil society issues in the North East of Nigeria.
• At least 1 year working experience, in the field of cash transfer programming is required.
• All employees should master DRC's core competencies: Communicating, Taking the lead, Collaborating, striving for excellence and Demonstrating integrity.

Required:

• University Degree or advanced training/course in Economics, Agriculture, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Humanitarian or any other related field plus.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in local spoken languages.
• At least 1 year working experience, in the field of cash transfer programming is required.

Desirable:

• Previous working experience with humanitarian agencies
• Experience working with displaced populations.
• Experience with case management protocols desirable

Salary

• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment; please refer to drc.ngo  under Vacancies.