This job holder is responsible for operating the vehicle and ensures general safety of assigned vehicle.

Scope of work

The driver would be responsible for picking up and driving the programme officials, pickups and other scheduled appointments. And also will be responsible for performing minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles to assure the functionality of the vehicle.

Key working... relationships

Due to the nature of this role, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Qualified female candidates, indigenes and residents of Kebbi State are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key accountabilities (100%)


Operates (drive) the project vehicle safely and efficiently
Ensure a daily or interval checks in the case of long journey of the vehicle using the acronym POWER: petrol/diesel, hydraulic oil, water (radiator, screen wash), electrical (lights, horn, battery, wipes) and the rubbers (tyres, seat belts)
Performs daily pick of the project officials other officers as advised by the office manager
Manages the pick-up itinerary of programme officials and other scheduled appointments as directed by the office manager
Carries out safety inspection before embarking on a journey
Ensures the official vehicles are safely parked within the office environment and approved sites at all times
Ensure that vehicle security are alert when parked at all times


Qualifications and experience:

Essential


Minimum Qualification of O’ Level Certificate
Honest, hardworking and pleasant personality with effective interpersonal skills
Fluent in English


Desirable


Three years’ driving experience


Work-based skills and competencies:

Essential


Honest, hardworking and pleasant personality with effective interpersonal skills more

This job holder is responsible for operating the vehicle and ensures general safety of assigned vehicle.

Scope of work

The driver would be responsible for picking up and driving the programme officials, pickups and other scheduled appointments. And also will be responsible for performing minor maintenance tasks on the vehicles to assure the functionality of the vehicle.

Key working... relationships

Due to the nature of this role, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Qualified female candidates, indigenes and residents of Kebbi State are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key accountabilities (100%)


Operates (drive) the project vehicle safely and efficiently
Ensure a daily or interval checks in the case of long journey of the vehicle using the acronym POWER: petrol/diesel, hydraulic oil, water (radiator, screen wash), electrical (lights, horn, battery, wipes) and the rubbers (tyres, seat belts)
Performs daily pick of the project officials other officers as advised by the office manager
Manages the pick-up itinerary of programme officials and other scheduled appointments as directed by the office manager
Carries out safety inspection before embarking on a journey
Ensures the official vehicles are safely parked within the office environment and approved sites at all times
Ensure that vehicle security are alert when parked at all times


Qualifications and experience:

Essential


Minimum Qualification of O’ Level Certificate
Honest, hardworking and pleasant personality with effective interpersonal skills
Fluent in English


Desirable


Three years’ driving experience


Work-based skills and competencies:

Essential


Honest, hardworking and pleasant personality with effective interpersonal skills more

The job purpose is to work with State Programme Manager (SPM) to effectively manage project activities and resources. top provide leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintain collaborative links with the project’s key stakeholders at the LGA level.

Scope of work

The project officer will support the SPM in the implementation of the MDA-AZM project across the state. S/he will... work with LGA Field Assistants and will be responsible for liaising with the focal persons at the Local Government Level. 

Key working relationships

The PO would be line managed by the SPM and would work with the LGA Field Assistants in-charge of the assigned LGAs (presumably within a specific senatorial zone of a state). S/he would also maintain relationships with the country office departments, including Finance and Logistics. Key external relationships would be with staff at the LGA and State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP), LGA health staff and leading community members and gatekeepers. S/he would lead micro-planning, training and coordination, through drug administration and supportive supervision, to reporting of activities at the LGA level. S/he would maintain close communication with stakeholders and influential persons in the assigned LGAs through the agreed frameworks.

Key accountabilities

Programme Management (70%)

Support the SPM and the state management team to lead activities for smooth programme management in the assigned LGAs in the following areas:


Liaise and work with the  SMC project team in the assigned LGAs;
Be conversant with and guided by Malaria Consortium, policies, guidelines and the SMC Handbook towards the delivery of MDA-AZM in assigned LGAs;
Planning (microplanning, selection of implementers at the local levels, training, database finalization, last mile distribution, MDA-AZM and reverse logistics);
Engagement of stakeholders including government, communities and beneficiaries;
Implementation (MDA-AZM) including QA and innovations, including the use of technology;
General management including security, HR including line management, risk management, work planning and budgeting, VFM, optimization of grant, etc.;
Risk Free operations including ensuring that all staff comply with MC values and start-to-finish (SFG) policies; and
Coordination with other levels of government and internally, all MC functions.


Technical (20%)


Support M&E activities, including reporting of MDA-AZM and lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS); and
Support programme review including end of cycle (EoC) reviews, end of round (EoR) reviews and EoR coverage survey.


Representations & Knowledge Management (10%)


Lesson identification and use including adaptive management;
Harmonization with other partners; and
Representation especially at the LGA levels.


Person specification

Qualifications and experience:

Essential          


Training in Nursing or Public Health;
Five years’ experience of working in the Public Health sector;
Experience in programme management at the LGA/state level;
Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills.
Experience managing project budgets;
Experience in using digital data collection tools in SMC campaigns and other health programmes; 
Some practical experience in Health Information and Disease Surveillance Systems, interoperability, and international standards; open Global Health Information System software and open data sources, such as, but not limited to, DHIS2, ODK, KoboCollect;
Experience working at the LGA and community levels;
Experience working on campaign style interventions (delivery of integrated interventions or social mobilization and SMC would be an added advantage).


Work-based skills and competencies:

Essential


Good understanding of the Nigeria health system;
Understanding of communication for behaviour change and social mobilisation;
Team player and demonstrated ability to work within a team as well as individually;
Ability to travel to LGAs outside of state capital at least 80% of the time;
Ability to perform under pressure;
Excellent communication skills in English and the dominant local language in assigned state;
Evidence of being resident in state of assignment. more

The job purpose is to work with State Programme Manager (SPM) to effectively manage project activities and resources. top provide leadership and stewardship to the project team and maintain collaborative links with the project’s key stakeholders at the LGA level.

Scope of work

The project officer will support the SPM in the implementation of the MDA-AZM project across the state. S/he will... work with LGA Field Assistants and will be responsible for liaising with the focal persons at the Local Government Level. 

Key working relationships

The PO would be line managed by the SPM and would work with the LGA Field Assistants in-charge of the assigned LGAs (presumably within a specific senatorial zone of a state). S/he would also maintain relationships with the country office departments, including Finance and Logistics. Key external relationships would be with staff at the LGA and State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP), LGA health staff and leading community members and gatekeepers. S/he would lead micro-planning, training and coordination, through drug administration and supportive supervision, to reporting of activities at the LGA level. S/he would maintain close communication with stakeholders and influential persons in the assigned LGAs through the agreed frameworks.

Key accountabilities

Programme Management (70%)

Support the SPM and the state management team to lead activities for smooth programme management in the assigned LGAs in the following areas:


Liaise and work with the  SMC project team in the assigned LGAs;
Be conversant with and guided by Malaria Consortium, policies, guidelines and the SMC Handbook towards the delivery of MDA-AZM in assigned LGAs;
Planning (microplanning, selection of implementers at the local levels, training, database finalization, last mile distribution, MDA-AZM and reverse logistics);
Engagement of stakeholders including government, communities and beneficiaries;
Implementation (MDA-AZM) including QA and innovations, including the use of technology;
General management including security, HR including line management, risk management, work planning and budgeting, VFM, optimization of grant, etc.;
Risk Free operations including ensuring that all staff comply with MC values and start-to-finish (SFG) policies; and
Coordination with other levels of government and internally, all MC functions.


Technical (20%)


Support M&E activities, including reporting of MDA-AZM and lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS); and
Support programme review including end of cycle (EoC) reviews, end of round (EoR) reviews and EoR coverage survey.


Representations & Knowledge Management (10%)


Lesson identification and use including adaptive management;
Harmonization with other partners; and
Representation especially at the LGA levels.


Person specification

Qualifications and experience:

Essential          


Training in Nursing or Public Health;
Five years’ experience of working in the Public Health sector;
Experience in programme management at the LGA/state level;
Excellent project planning, management and monitoring & evaluation skills.
Experience managing project budgets;
Experience in using digital data collection tools in SMC campaigns and other health programmes; 
Some practical experience in Health Information and Disease Surveillance Systems, interoperability, and international standards; open Global Health Information System software and open data sources, such as, but not limited to, DHIS2, ODK, KoboCollect;
Experience working at the LGA and community levels;
Experience working on campaign style interventions (delivery of integrated interventions or social mobilization and SMC would be an added advantage).


Work-based skills and competencies:

Essential


Good understanding of the Nigeria health system;
Understanding of communication for behaviour change and social mobilisation;
Team player and demonstrated ability to work within a team as well as individually;
Ability to travel to LGAs outside of state capital at least 80% of the time;
Ability to perform under pressure;
Excellent communication skills in English and the dominant local language in assigned state;
Evidence of being resident in state of assignment. more

The Finance Officer will provide a cashier function and Finance work of maintaining proper financial records of all transactions in accordance with MC financial procedures to the respective field office.

Scope of work

The Finance Officer will be responsible for timely posting of all Invoices approved and paid, petty cash management and banking, filing of field office monthly financial... information inclusive of payment vouchers, bank information, financial correspondence etc. S/he will also ensure orderliness within the finance department.

The Finance officer will deal with all cash receipts and payments as well as advising the Project Manager, Technical Officer and Financial Accountant on the arising financial matters and sharing area of concern with suggested solution.

Key working relationships

The finance officer (FO) will be a staff in the state and will report to the State Programme Manager or Technical Officer as applicable while interacting directly with other staff including operations officer, administrative officer and other technical staff in the field office. S/he will also work with stakeholders, Local government and communities in the state. Indirectly report to the Finance Manager or Country Finance Manager as applicable.

Key accountabilities

Finance work (40%)


Prepare monthly financial reports to the State Project Manager as per finance timetable which comprises the following:

Bank reconciliation statement including copy of bank statement
Aged list of outstanding Advances and Other ledger balances
Fixed asset register update and Spot Check reports
Authorised Petty Cash Count Certificate and reconciliations
Monthly timesheet update
End of Month Checklist
Accurate and timely reconcile all ledgers and sub ledgers including, petty cash, staff, purchase and other required ledgers.
Prepare monthly reconciliation report of above.





Calculate and request the office’s monthly cash needs with the State Programme Manager /Technical officer with the objective to minimise month end cash and bank balances, whilst at the same time having adequate funds available for operational needs.

Making Payments of all meetings, workshop and training participants and consultants.





Liaise with Country office, internal and external auditors, bank and other supplier.

Safeguarding the organisation resources by scrutinising all payment requests, TAFs, PRFs by adhering to the MC Manual, Policies and Procedures
Advising the State Project Manager and Accountant on the arising financial matters and sharing areas of concern with suggested solutions
Follow up on the stock balance of financial documents (forms, vouchers, receipts etc.) and make a timely order before stock outs occurs.
Remittance of Statutory deduction to Government; WHT, PAYE, Annual Tax filing etc as per timeline set by the Nigeria Government.


Assist Accountant with queries relating to project accounts.
Act as the first point of contract for all payment queries.
Other occasional tasks as required by State Project Manager, Accountant, Country Finance Manager and delegate.


Suppliers Invoice (25%)


Receive all invoices from suppliers & vendors and prepare the Invoice authorisation forms
Review and post all Non-NAV Procurement invoices directly onto PSF ledger ensuring the accuracy of codes, support documentation, budget availability and necessary approval from the authorised personnel.
Review and post all NAV procurement invoices on NAV.
Prepare all payments – cash, cheque, bank transfers and obtain approval from the authorised personnel
Post payments onto PSF general ledger ensuring the accuracy of all the required codes.


Operations related work (25%)


Be responsible for issuing travel and activity advances to project managers, consultants and/or any other staff travels, including reconciliation of the same on return
Filing System:
Ensure all supporting documents and financial filing system is organised, authentic and complete.
In charge of archiving and filling all finance documents and ensuring that they are in safe custody and easily accessible by the finance team.
Ensure all field office staff submit Timesheet as per set MC timeline.


Petty Cash (10%)


In charge of keeping the Petty cash impress system and records, making requisitions and issues as approved by the authorised personnel. Take collections after issuing proper receipts and make a deposit of all cash collections in a timely, honest and trust worthy manner
Count Petty Cash on a minimum of a monthly basis with the Financial Accountant
Post all petty cash invoices and vouchers into the General Ledger with accurate codes


Person specification

Qualifications and experience:        

Essential


HND or Bachelors in Accounting
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance team, with at least one year in an Accounts Officer position


Desirable


Experience in working in INGO an added advantage
Member of Accounting Professional body is an added advantage


Work-based skills and competencies:

Essential


Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Knowledge of NGO donors and their financial reporting requirements
Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft excel
Good analytical and reporting skills
Strong ability to be able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
Willingness to learn at all times


Desirable


Working knowledge of accounting software is an added advantage
Trustworthiness, Stress tolerance and operational decision making skills is an added advantage more

Job purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the Malaria Consortium office in the state. The officer will lead the everyday administration of the office with support from the project staff

Scope of work

The Administrative Officer will provide general administrative and logistics support to the State office and ensure efficient use, functioning and... management of the office. This will include to have an updated data bank of consultants, vendors and stakeholders. The officer will ensure an effective maintenance system of all office equipment, including generator, photocopiers, computers and its networks, printers and other office assets.

Key working relationships

The AO will support the state office and will report to the State Project Manager and dotted line reporting to the Country Office Manager. S/He will work together with the state team and country office staff in planning, budget, scheduling and coordination of project activities. He will also liaise with relevant country office staff to ensure resources for scheduled activities are available on time and to required standard, this will include quantification of printed materials ensure logistics are put in place.

Key accountabilities

Office Administration - 70%


Coordinate the day-to-day administration of the office with support from staff
Oversee the management and maintenance of the office assets, utilities, office equipment, consumables and supplies;
Responsible for recording and updating of office assets in the asset register;
Providing monthly reports on state activities as it relates to the admin, procurement and logistics to the office manager at the country office;
Lead in setting up a filling system for the office, ensuring ease of storage and retrieval of documents;
Develop and maintain effective maintenance procedure for all IT equipment and computer in the office
Responsible for overseeing all logistic arrangements including maintaining an updated record of events, travel itineraries of staff and short term consultants (as applicable) to ensure proper delivery and satisfaction of service to the projects;
Responsible for procurements of assets to the state offices in line with MC procurement policies as well as vendor management and other service providers contracting (including security and IT);
Will ensure updated records and valid documentation all of vendors. And other service providers and consultants are registered on NAV;
Responsible for negotiations with hotels, travel and transport services and oversee general logistics for field/state activities;
Liaises with Country Office on administrative and logistics difficulties and other office maintenance issues;
Line manages the officer driver, by providing supervision, coaching and mentoring support in developing vehicle movement plan, implementation and review;
The officer will check the vehicle log sheet and driver’s time sheet and sign off on them monthly;


Programme Activities – 30%


Coordinate internal and external stakeholder or technical meetings, workshops, seminars, including all travel and accommodations arrangements;
Lead the compilation of participants list (i.e. CHWs, health facility staff, team supervisors, ward supervisors, state, and LGA supervisors), during MDA and other project events
Responsible for contracting short term consultants in state office in close communication with the HR manager at the country office and in line with the procurement policy;
Responsible for coordinating the administration and logistics support for the programme office on all field related activities in the state;
In line with the programme budget and working closely with the finance officer, ensure value for money of all procurements for programme activities carried out in the state;


Qualifications and experience:        

Essential


Bachelor Degree in Administration, Social Sciences, Project Management or similar
A minimum of 3-years’ experience in a related role
Previous experience within the INGO sector and in a related role


Desirable


Person resident in and working experience in the State of Assignment
An in-depth experience in similar positions/assignment
Ability to work independently in an organized manner but within an integrated team


Work-based skills and competencies:

Essential


Highly numerate and analytical
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Ability to multi-task
 Strong Microsoft office suite skill
Superior attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Budget development, work-plan Implementation and Expense reporting
Proven writing skills in English
Excellent computer skills in MS Word and Excel


Desirable


Demonstrable passion for Malaria Consortium’s mission; a strategic manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model
Ability to work effectively in a culturally sensitive setting
A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality
Knowledge of use of database tools will be an added advantage
Skill in MS Access will be an added advantage
Proven team-building and representational skills more

Job purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the Malaria Consortium office in the state. The officer will lead the everyday administration of the office with support from the project staff

Scope of work

The Administrative Officer will provide general administrative and logistics support to the State office and ensure efficient use, functioning and... management of the office. This will include to have an updated data bank of consultants, vendors and stakeholders. The officer will ensure an effective maintenance system of all office equipment, including generator, photocopiers, computers and its networks, printers and other office assets.

Key working relationships

The AO will support the state office and will report to the State Project Manager and dotted line reporting to the Country Office Manager. S/He will work together with the state team and country office staff in planning, budget, scheduling and coordination of project activities. He will also liaise with relevant country office staff to ensure resources for scheduled activities are available on time and to required standard, this will include quantification of printed materials ensure logistics are put in place.

Key accountabilities

Office Administration - 70%


Coordinate the day-to-day administration of the office with support from staff
Oversee the management and maintenance of the office assets, utilities, office equipment, consumables and supplies;
Responsible for recording and updating of office assets in the asset register;
Providing monthly reports on state activities as it relates to the admin, procurement and logistics to the office manager at the country office;
Lead in setting up a filling system for the office, ensuring ease of storage and retrieval of documents;
Develop and maintain effective maintenance procedure for all IT equipment and computer in the office
Responsible for overseeing all logistic arrangements including maintaining an updated record of events, travel itineraries of staff and short term consultants (as applicable) to ensure proper delivery and satisfaction of service to the projects;
Responsible for procurements of assets to the state offices in line with MC procurement policies as well as vendor management and other service providers contracting (including security and IT);
Will ensure updated records and valid documentation all of vendors. And other service providers and consultants are registered on NAV;
Responsible for negotiations with hotels, travel and transport services and oversee general logistics for field/state activities;
Liaises with Country Office on administrative and logistics difficulties and other office maintenance issues;
Line manages the officer driver, by providing supervision, coaching and mentoring support in developing vehicle movement plan, implementation and review;
The officer will check the vehicle log sheet and driver’s time sheet and sign off on them monthly;


Programme Activities – 30%


Coordinate internal and external stakeholder or technical meetings, workshops, seminars, including all travel and accommodations arrangements;
Lead the compilation of participants list (i.e. CHWs, health facility staff, team supervisors, ward supervisors, state, and LGA supervisors), during MDA and other project events
Responsible for contracting short term consultants in state office in close communication with the HR manager at the country office and in line with the procurement policy;
Responsible for coordinating the administration and logistics support for the programme office on all field related activities in the state;
In line with the programme budget and working closely with the finance officer, ensure value for money of all procurements for programme activities carried out in the state;


Qualifications and experience:        

Essential


Bachelor Degree in Administration, Social Sciences, Project Management or similar
A minimum of 3-years’ experience in a related role
Previous experience within the INGO sector and in a related role


Desirable


Person resident in and working experience in the State of Assignment
An in-depth experience in similar positions/assignment
Ability to work independently in an organized manner but within an integrated team


Work-based skills and competencies:

Essential


Highly numerate and analytical
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Ability to multi-task
 Strong Microsoft office suite skill
Superior attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Budget development, work-plan Implementation and Expense reporting
Proven writing skills in English
Excellent computer skills in MS Word and Excel


Desirable


Demonstrable passion for Malaria Consortium’s mission; a strategic manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model
Ability to work effectively in a culturally sensitive setting
A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality
Knowledge of use of database tools will be an added advantage
Skill in MS Access will be an added advantage
Proven team-building and representational skills more

The Senior M&E Officer will serve as the main focal person for all Research, MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) activity which include data validation, DQA, coordination meetings, capacity building in data quality and supportive supervisory visit to strengthen health management information system in SARMAAN II project in the state. S/he will assist and report to the M&E... manager regarding the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.

Scope of work

The incumbent will work as part of the project team under the direct supervision and guidance of the M&E Manager and indirectly through the SARMAAN II project Director for the attainment of the project goal.

Key working relationships

The officer working under the line-management of the M & E Manager and in close collaboration with the state, LGA, community actors, stakeholders and partners would deliver aspects of the project as per the specified job tasks and expected deliverables.

Key accountabilities

Technical contributions 50%


Plan and implement M&E activities related to SARMAAN II in the approved work plan under the guidance of the Project Director and SCTC
Ensure high quality data are available on a regular and timely basis for programmatic decision making
Manage the information-gathering process for results and performance reports, in addition to other briefings, summaries, papers, presentations, etc. for various audiences as needed. (I suggest ‘manage the data collection and management processes before, during and after each round of mass SARMAAN II drug administration, including sentinel site monitoring)
Coordinate the documentation of SARMAAN II activities in form of reports and ensure proper archiving of such for easy access and reference
Assist State project managers to develop robust monitoring plans for quantitative and qualitative reporting on project performance indicators.
Adapt and maintain a high-quality database for the project in line with the regional standards.
Contribute to work plans, sub agreements, budgets, pipelines, technical reports, and deliverables.
Routinely monitor project performance against targets and prepare periodic reports on M&E activities for SARMAAN II Project.
Participate in project assessments, evaluations and design including development of survey protocols


Program Management (10%)


Support State senior M & E officers with coordinating program management activities, by ensuring that the staff provide the needed technical support and ensure coordination meetings hold at the LGA and state levels.
Work with state Senior M & E officers’ staff to ensure that reports are obtained from all health facilities within the state through appropriate state-specific mechanisms.
Ensure and support State M & E officers undertake monitoring and supervisory visits to health facilities and ensure that action plans are developed for identified gaps.
Support state Senior M & E officers with ensuring that all items in the action plans from health facilities are addressed and all outstanding gaps are closed.


Accountability (10%)


Support programming staff to engage key populations in monitoring and evaluating program’s performance and to incorporate participatory methods into M&E systems in Nigeria.
Orient program staff and partners on the basic principles and practices of beneficiary accountability in Nigeria.
Support the development and implementation of feedback and response channels to reflect the preferences of community members and beneficiaries.
Ensure that beneficiary feedback is adequately documented, addressed, analysed, and utilized by program teams.


Knowledge Management and Learning (20%)


Ensure that state M&E and program teams regularly review and accordingly adjust M&E plans and tools in the light of changes and needs in the field context based on monitoring data and reflection sessions.
Support learning-to-action events and reflection sessions to systematically analyse data for programmatic use for the state, and to document and incorporate lessons learned into program design and implementation.
Conduct regular data review and analysis for feedback to states for program improvement, and for updates to national level (MC and government).
Support program staff in key activities including development of a learning agenda, organizing regular learning events, supporting operations research, and reflecting, documentation, and communication of learning initiatives.
Support knowledge management systems and practices to gather, document and share best practices with project team, MC country office, government and technical partners. Collaborate with M&E and program staff to develop learning briefs, project bulletins and other materials for dissemination.
Promote adoption of the best practices in knowledge management by other project staff and government partners.


Representation (10%):


Liaise with technical counterparts in the State Ministry of Health, and other local stakeholders engaged in malaria activities in Nigeria.
Participate in events/ meetings related to Monitoring, Evaluation and research, including quarterly Principal Recipient and Sub-recipients quarterly review meetings.
Actively participate in the M&E Community of Practice and government M&E staff.


Person specification

Qualifications and experience:        

Essential:      


Degree in statistics, demography, mathematics or any other relevant quantitative relevant discipline
Minimum of 5-years’ experience
Demonstrable contextual knowledge of local issues, community priorities, social and cultural constraints and realities related to community assessment, project design, evaluation and implementation
Cognate experience in monitoring and evaluation of community-based interventions is highly desirable
Experience in managing HMIS and CLMS as well as familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems will be added advantages.
Experience in survey design and implementation, development of data bases and analysis and write up of survey results
Demonstrated skills in data management and quantitative data analysis


Desirable: 


Fluency in written and spoken English


Work-based skills and competencies:           

Essential:      


A solid understanding of health systems strengthening
Proficiency in database management especially DHIS; Excel, Word, PowerPoint and demonstrable experience with statistical software packages (Stata, SPSS, Epi Info)
Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model
Proven writing, communication and presentation skills in English
A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality
Facilitation and coordination skills
The ideal candidate must be attentive to detail, highly organised, flexible and self-motivated with excellent communication skills in written and oral communication
He/she must clearly display the ability to effectively prioritise and perform tasks to meet tight deadlines


Desirable: 


Skills in qualitative research more

The Senior M&E Officer will serve as the main focal person for all Research, MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) activity which include data validation, DQA, coordination meetings, capacity building in data quality and supportive supervisory visit to strengthen health management information system in SARMAAN II project in the state. S/he will assist and report to the M&E... manager regarding the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.

Scope of work

The incumbent will work as part of the project team under the direct supervision and guidance of the M&E Manager and indirectly through the SARMAAN II project Director for the attainment of the project goal.

Key working relationships

The officer working under the line-management of the M & E Manager and in close collaboration with the state, LGA, community actors, stakeholders and partners would deliver aspects of the project as per the specified job tasks and expected deliverables.

Key accountabilities

Technical contributions 50%


Plan and implement M&E activities related to SARMAAN II in the approved work plan under the guidance of the Project Director and SCTC
Ensure high quality data are available on a regular and timely basis for programmatic decision making
Manage the information-gathering process for results and performance reports, in addition to other briefings, summaries, papers, presentations, etc. for various audiences as needed. (I suggest ‘manage the data collection and management processes before, during and after each round of mass SARMAAN II drug administration, including sentinel site monitoring)
Coordinate the documentation of SARMAAN II activities in form of reports and ensure proper archiving of such for easy access and reference
Assist State project managers to develop robust monitoring plans for quantitative and qualitative reporting on project performance indicators.
Adapt and maintain a high-quality database for the project in line with the regional standards.
Contribute to work plans, sub agreements, budgets, pipelines, technical reports, and deliverables.
Routinely monitor project performance against targets and prepare periodic reports on M&E activities for SARMAAN II Project.
Participate in project assessments, evaluations and design including development of survey protocols


Program Management (10%)


Support State senior M & E officers with coordinating program management activities, by ensuring that the staff provide the needed technical support and ensure coordination meetings hold at the LGA and state levels.
Work with state Senior M & E officers’ staff to ensure that reports are obtained from all health facilities within the state through appropriate state-specific mechanisms.
Ensure and support State M & E officers undertake monitoring and supervisory visits to health facilities and ensure that action plans are developed for identified gaps.
Support state Senior M & E officers with ensuring that all items in the action plans from health facilities are addressed and all outstanding gaps are closed.


Accountability (10%)


Support programming staff to engage key populations in monitoring and evaluating program’s performance and to incorporate participatory methods into M&E systems in Nigeria.
Orient program staff and partners on the basic principles and practices of beneficiary accountability in Nigeria.
Support the development and implementation of feedback and response channels to reflect the preferences of community members and beneficiaries.
Ensure that beneficiary feedback is adequately documented, addressed, analysed, and utilized by program teams.


Knowledge Management and Learning (20%)


Ensure that state M&E and program teams regularly review and accordingly adjust M&E plans and tools in the light of changes and needs in the field context based on monitoring data and reflection sessions.
Support learning-to-action events and reflection sessions to systematically analyse data for programmatic use for the state, and to document and incorporate lessons learned into program design and implementation.
Conduct regular data review and analysis for feedback to states for program improvement, and for updates to national level (MC and government).
Support program staff in key activities including development of a learning agenda, organizing regular learning events, supporting operations research, and reflecting, documentation, and communication of learning initiatives.
Support knowledge management systems and practices to gather, document and share best practices with project team, MC country office, government and technical partners. Collaborate with M&E and program staff to develop learning briefs, project bulletins and other materials for dissemination.
Promote adoption of the best practices in knowledge management by other project staff and government partners.


Representation (10%):


Liaise with technical counterparts in the State Ministry of Health, and other local stakeholders engaged in malaria activities in Nigeria.
Participate in events/ meetings related to Monitoring, Evaluation and research, including quarterly Principal Recipient and Sub-recipients quarterly review meetings.
Actively participate in the M&E Community of Practice and government M&E staff.


Person specification

Qualifications and experience:        

Essential:      


Degree in statistics, demography, mathematics or any other relevant quantitative relevant discipline
Minimum of 5-years’ experience
Demonstrable contextual knowledge of local issues, community priorities, social and cultural constraints and realities related to community assessment, project design, evaluation and implementation
Cognate experience in monitoring and evaluation of community-based interventions is highly desirable
Experience in managing HMIS and CLMS as well as familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems will be added advantages.
Experience in survey design and implementation, development of data bases and analysis and write up of survey results
Demonstrated skills in data management and quantitative data analysis


Desirable: 


Fluency in written and spoken English


Work-based skills and competencies:           

Essential:      


A solid understanding of health systems strengthening
Proficiency in database management especially DHIS; Excel, Word, PowerPoint and demonstrable experience with statistical software packages (Stata, SPSS, Epi Info)
Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model
Proven writing, communication and presentation skills in English
A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality
Facilitation and coordination skills
The ideal candidate must be attentive to detail, highly organised, flexible and self-motivated with excellent communication skills in written and oral communication
He/she must clearly display the ability to effectively prioritise and perform tasks to meet tight deadlines


Desirable: 


Skills in qualitative research more

The Finance Assistant will provide finance functions including clerical work and accounting services of maintaining proper financial records of all transactions in accordance with MC financial procedures to the respective field offices in the zone.

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for timely filing of field/country office monthly financial information inclusive of payment vouchers,... bank information, financial correspondence etc. S/he will also ensure orderliness within the finance department.

The Finance Assistant will deal with all payments documentation as well as advising the Project Manager, Technical Officer and Financial Accountant on the arising financial matters and sharing area of concern with suggested solution within he/her capacity.

The Finance Assistant will be a staff in the state or Abuja and will report to the project manager while interacting directly with other staff including operations officer, administrative officer and other technical staff in the field office. S/he will also work with stakeholders, Local government and communities in the state. Indirectly report to the country finance officer.

Finance work (50%):


Review all transactions and ensure completeness of documentation and approvals.
Review attendance using the approved Database and prepare payment schedules for participants of SMC personnel to ensure names in attendance sheet tally with Database and Schedules.
Prepare payment vouchers, ensure correctness of cost classification and coding
Receive payment advise and attached to relevant documents to file
Preparing Payment schedule of all meetings, workshop and training participants and consultants
Safeguarding the organisation resources by scrutinising all payment requests, TAFs, PRFs by adhering to the MC Manual, Policies and Procedures
Follow up on the stock balance of financial documents (forms, vouchers, receipts etc.) and make a timely order before stock outs occurs.
Work with Finance Officer to ensure PV is raised with all supporting documents for every payment made and filed.
Advising the Finance Officer on the arising financial matters and sharing areas of concern with suggested solutions.
Maintain an excel journal template for recording of all payments completed and share with Finance Officer weekly for posting.


Suppliers Invoice (15%):


Track and receive all invoices from suppliers & vendors and prepare the Invoice authorisation forms
Prepare all invoice payments and obtain approval from the authorised personnel.


​Operations related work (30%):


In charge of archiving, scanning and filling all finance documents and ensuring that they are in safe custody and easily accessible by the finance team.
Ensure Finance Documents (PVs) are filled as per Malaria Consortium Finance Manual filing requirement.
In-charge of collating timesheets of all field office staff.
Keep tracker for all payment documents to ensure they are sent/ received to/in Abuja.


Perform other duties as require by Finance Officer, Accountant and Finance Manager. This will include but not limited to (5%):


Support audit by making documents available.
Support in Asset spot check and physical verification.


Qualifications and experience:

Essential


OND/HND or Bachelors in Accounting
Minimum of 2 year experience in a finance team, with at least one year in an Accounts Officer position


Desirable


Experience in working in INGO an added advantage
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other software skills.


Essential:


Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of NGO donors and their financial reporting requirements
Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft excel
Good analytical and reporting skills
Strong ability to be able to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
Willingness to learn at all times
A self-starter


Desirable:


Working knowledge of accounting software is an added advantage
Trustworthiness, Stress tolerance and operational decision-making skills is an added advantage more