Save the Children Recruitment For State Team Manager

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme

Job Title: State Team Manager

Location: Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara and Yobe
Contract Length: 5 years

Responsibilities
The State Team Manager will be a member of the programme Senior Management Team.
S/he takes overall responsibility for the management and coordination of the programme implementation activities within the state.
S/he will provide leadership for the Programme at state level and working in close collaboration with state counterparts, jointly facilitate planning and implementation of all programme technical activities.
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with officials in the State Ministries of Health and Local Government Authority; other key individuals in the government and other ministries relevant to the project: representatives of other aid and UN agencies, the private sector and civil society groups
Ensure that the state programme staff have clearly defined objectives, roles, and responsibilities
Ensure the provision of high quality technical assistance and capacity building to the state programme and staff by managing all internal and external technical assistance, including application of the TA protocols and tools.

Requirements
Post-graduate qualification in public health, primary health care, health management, social development, or a closely related field.
At least 10 years professional working experience.
Excellent understanding of health delivery systems in Africa, especially at primary level.
Substantial experience and knowledge of programme and implementation management, project management, budget oversight, and donor regulations.
Substantial experience of line management, effective team building, and capacity development.
Experience of working in the Northern Nigeria states of Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara and/or Yobe
Functional capacity to analyse information, evaluate options, and think and plan in an effective, strategic manner.
Strong advocacy/facilitation skills.
Good understanding of complementary roles and values of public sector, not for profit and profit making private sector.
Willingness and ability to engage with partners in an equal partnership
Computer literate (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Ability to work in a team
Willing and able to work in a challenging environment and have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and to respond with flexibility and creativity.

Remuneration
Save the children offers a competitive salary and benefits package

Application Closing Date
27th November, 2013

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs and Covering letter (explaining why you are suitable, including your salary expectations for this role) to: Nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org. state position clearly in the subject field of the mail. Please send the CV and covering letter as a single document

Jobs For An Operations Officer At Ehealth Africa

OPERATIONS OFFICER
LOCATION: Kano, Nigeria with frequent travel to the northern states

JOB ID: 6446424

SALARY: N100, 000 – N200, 000 per month depending on experience

CONTRACT PERIOD: Now – January 31, 2014 with possibility of extension

This role represents Africa eHealth to provide follow-up support for GIS vaccination campaigns against polio LGA level. The main responsibilities of a member of the operations team is to provide the equipment for monitoring functional GIS vaccination campaigns during IPD and work with partner organizations to provide feedback reports and specific progress at meetings Review of the evening LGA. This person will ensure that the mission and goals of eHealth are communicated and understood in the LGA, and they will be responsible for the following.

Create links and to establish close working relationships with the IOL, WFPS, WHO staff, LGA leaders and other partner organizations
Coordinate GIS LGA operations to ensure effective monitoring of vaccination
Provide excellent customer service to all partner organizations
Provide feedback in a timely manner at the reception, and communicate issues in a clear and concise

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and perform quality checks on all equipment and devices used for business GPS tracking
Working with partners LGA level to ensure the implementation of quality activities GIS oriented polio eradication
Effective leadership and coordination of all monitoring activities in the GIS LGA
Provide adequate training to ward focal points during training LGA level reading GIS maps / analytics
Supervise the preparation of the team monitoring activities of the LGA immunization and ensure appropriate use of all necessary equipment for these activities level;
Work with the parish focal points and volunteers WHO field to ensure that all selected to conduct immunization activities exercise fully charged and activated trackers phone before takeoff and return to the closure of vaccinators office every day for downloading information
Review of the evening LGA progress reports daily IIP at the meeting using the dashboard GIS to identify colonies missed or poorly covered, and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are taken in a timely manner
Ensure that GIS maps are updated conspicuously displayed on all heads of service and support of the focal points of the parish in their use for micro-planning
Prepare and regularly revise / update GIS maps parish with the support of GIS laboratories in regional headquarters
Provide logistical support before campaigns to ensure that all teams are deployed on time
Use all management personnel and sites of effective project management
Provide financial accounting of all monies expended during cycles
Assist in the organization and management of asset tracking
Help upgrade and installation of a new GIS software
Actively participate in training office
Other duties and tasks can be assigned, if applicable
Skills and experience required

SKILLS:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage the monitoring of activities of GIS with enthusiasm
Good critical thinking, problem solving and facilitation skills
A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning
Proficient in the use of computer systems and Microsoft Office Suite

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to speak Hausa
Completed NYSC
Achieved university degree – postgraduate or Masters preferred
At least 3 years of work experience

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
EHealth Africa focuses on improving health care in developing effective ways to implement reliable systems for managing health information. We have developed eHealth and mHealth solutions that can be deployed quickly to manage patient information, reduce clinical procedures, and provide data and analysis on the results of health programs. Provide specific health data, hospitals, NGOs and donors with access to indicators of health system timely interventions necessary to assess their health and meet basic public health needs. We bring positive change by harnessing the potential of technology, the development of the power and knowledge of the local population, and maintaining a strong emphasis on worker health. To help fill the gap in access to health care, we have developed and share a deep expertise in:

software and solutions eHealth and mHealth
 Technology Infrastructure
 Training and capacity building for sustainable health systems
 Research and analysis
 Project Management

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Latest Jobs At UNDP For Project Associate To PD

UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in 177 countries and territories, They offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.

UNDP  call for applications from qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

JOB  TITLE: PROJECT ASSOCIATE TO PD
LOCATION: Abuja, NIGERIA

LANGUAGES REQUIRED: English
STARTING DATE:
(Date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Sep-2013
DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: 1 year, with possibility of renewal

Background
The Democratic Governance for Development (DGD) project is managed by UNDP in support of elections and more broadly, the deepening of democracy in Nigeria. It is funded with contributions from The European Union, the UK Department for International Development (DfID), UNDP, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). The project duration is 2010-2015. It aims to consolidate and advance democratic governance and accountability in Nigeria to achieve the country’s stated development priorities and outcomes as specified in the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP).

These objectives are pursued through four components:
Promoting Credible, Transparent and Sustainable Electoral Processes
Improving the Democratic Quality of Political Engagement
Enhancing Participation by Women, Youth and other marginalized groups
Strengthening Channels of Civic Engagement.
The Project is headed by a Project director who manages the project technically and liaises with the donors and UNDP in the implementation project activities and pursuit of the Project goals. The project Associate position is located within the office of the Project Director. Hence, the Project Associate directly reports to the DGD Project Director, for general guidance and supervision and is responsible for providing a variety of executive administrative support to the Director and, in close coordination with the Programme and Operations staff, in managing the efficient flow of information and communication to ensure expeditious dissemination of information and timely action. In general, she/he is required to ensure effective and efficient functioning of the PD office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.

The Project Associate to PD works in close collaboration with the DGD project staff, UNDP CO, Development partners and national Partners to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas.

Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key Functions

Ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the Project director office;
Provide effective communications support to the office;
Support the programme activities of the Project;
Provides support to external relations activities:

Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the PD office focusing on achievement of the following results:
Manage the Project Director’s calendar of activities, events and travels. Schedule requests for meetings from DGD staff and UNDP/CO and other agency partners, external partners, e.g. government officials, INEC and other delegations. Follow appropriate protocol procedures in scheduling meetings and events.
Arrange travel, hotel accommodations and other logistics for the Director in collaboration with PMU Operations staff.
Draft routine correspondence for the Director.
Prepare high quality briefing materials for supervisor for appointments, meetings, missions.
Collect, review and organize briefing materials for the Director for appointments, meetings, official missions and other critical and key events.
Maintain the roster of Project Director’s contacts for easy access and reference.
Arrange coverage and backstopping for the Project Director as at when required.
Provide any other ad-hoc support to the Director, as needed.
Use of automated office management systems for effective functioning of the PD office.

Ensures provision of effective communications support to the office focusing on achievement of the following results:

Maintain the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials including use of automated filing system.
Coordinate the information flow in the office, review, prioritize and route correspondence to and from the Office of the Director. Take proactive follow-up action and keep the Director informed.
Review correspondence for proper internal clearances prior to the Director’s signature.
Respond and/or direct inquiries to the appropriate PMU Unit for timely action and/or response.
Maintain and organize up to date hard and electronic files for easy access and retrieval and organize the share drive. Ensure safekeeping of confidential materials.
Establish efficient communications systems and streamline procedures to enhance the flow of information/communication between DGD Project Director and other units within and outside the PMU.
Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordinate the collection and submission of reports to the Project Director.

Ensures the support to the activities of the UNDP/DGD focusing on achievement of the following results:
Coordinate the timely preparation and communication of invitations/documentation for all meetings/activities of programme team, donor partners including Steering committee and Technical Committee meetings. Perform follow-up with relevant partners and stakeholders.
Coordinate and oversee meeting logistics, including venue, and video/teleconferencing for donors and key stakeholders in collaboration with the Operations Unit.
Ensure briefing materials are compiled and made available to Project Director in advance of UNDP/DGD-related meetings with donor partners, MDAs and/or other key stakeholders (both internal and external).
Keep up to date the lists of UNDP/DGD donor partners, MDAs and other agencies.
Assist in managing and maintaining up-to-date templates of email groups of internal and external contacts and stakeholders.
Assist the Communications Specialist in updating the content management system, post documents related to DGD events and list of members on the DGD web site and perform revisions to posted documents when required.

Ensure Support to external relations activities:
Keep abreast of activities in DGD and keep the Director informed for his/her attention, action or intervention.
Schedule and facilitate the Director’s interaction with various external partners such as donor partner agencies, INEC and government counterparts, parliamentarians and other high-level senior officials.
Build and maintain strong collaborative and proactive relationship with personal assistants and Executive Secretary of key partners and counterparts.
Organize official events/hospitality for the Director.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Director;

Competencies
Functional Competencies:

Ability to perform a broad range of specialized activities aimed at effective and efficient functioning of the Director’s office, including data/schedule management, maintenance of protocol, information flow;
Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding the position;
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion;
Ability to provide input to business process re-engineering, elaboration and implementation of new data management systems.
Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions
Provides inputs to the development of simple system components
Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
Good understanding of international affairs and donors community
Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities.
Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints.

Knowledge Management and Learning                              

Shares knowledge and experience
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Leadership and Self-Management

Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients
Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

Secondary education. First University Degree desirable, but it is not a requirement. Specialized secretarial training desirable.

Experience:

A minimum of 6 years working experience in providing project support and/or coordination of activities with NGOs, UN agencies and/or other donor or international organizations required
Previous experience of supporting donor projects
Experience in managing an executive office
Must have excellent IT skills especially in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
Experience in preparing presentations at stakeholders meetings e.g steering committee
Familiarity with online resources on democratic governance
Demonstrable writing skills
Additional experience of research is an added advantage

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence

DUE DATE: 11-Jul-13

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