FHI 360 Recruitment 2020/2021 Application Form Portal – www.fhi360.org/careers

Requisition: 2020200217
Location: Banki, Borno
Job type: Full time
Supervisor: Technical Officer, IYCF

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
• These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
• FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno State to respond to the IDP crisis.
• FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health, Protection and Nutrition interventions

Basic Function

• S/He reports to the TO, IYCF. Position is responsible for providing quality Infant & Young Child Feeding (IYCF) – E services at community and facility levels. The incumbent will engage in and will work with other team members in the delivery of optimal infant and young child feeding in emergency.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the facilitation of community IYCF support group activities
• Identify training needs and build technical capacity of IYCF Assistants, support group promoters, Community Nutrition mobilizers (CNMs), and Lead persons.
• Direct skilled IYCF support services including Growth Promotion and Monitoring at IYCF corners/spaces and other contact points
• Organize and participate in food demonstration sessions periodically
• Lead micronutrient supplementation including Micro-nutrient powder (MNP) distribution.
• Conduct regular focus group discussions with beneficiaries to assess barriers to optimal IYCF uptake
• Support the development of IYCF multimedia messages including radio jingles
• Ensure Gender mainstreaming in nutrition, and integration of other sectors
• Collaborate, campaign and build community awareness during IYCF celebration days
• Support the development of case studies and success stories from program implementation.
• Develop network with other actors in the operational area as well as community leaders/representatives
• Engage in community dialogue, sensitize stakeholders/community on IYCF-E activities and specific humanitarian programs implemented by FHI 360.
• Take monthly physical inventory of all nutrition supplies ensuring stock levels are accounted for and adequate.
• Support M & E unit during surveys, assessments, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) including preparation and submission of timely reports.
• Support other nutrition activities as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task.
• Inform TO IYCF of any professional problems encountered.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Ability and willingness to stay at the LGA is required.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to implementation sites.
• Excellent spoken and written Local dialects and English languages.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.
• Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Nursing, or closely related field with 1-3 years’ experience.
• MBBS with 1 year experience.
• Experience working with a humanitarian organization.

Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

Core Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Group life and AD&D insurance
• Health savings account
• Long-term disability
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Dependent life insurance
• Business travel insurance
• Supplemental personal accident insurance
• Supplemental disability
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Pension plan.

Other Benefits (will vary depending on work location):

• Public transportation program
• On-site fitness center
• Local credit union membership
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
• Bicycle subsidy
• Legal assistance plan
• Pet insurance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Requisition: 2020200210
Location: Boki, Cross River
Job type: Full time
Supervisor: Director, Special Projects

Project Description

• The Integrated Health for Refugees and Vulnerable Populations is a one-year project. The project will be implemented by FHI 360 with support from Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration (BPRM) to strengthen the capacity of two primary health centers (PHCs) located in Boki and Etung LGAs in Cross River State to improve health service delivery through training of health care workers, CHEWs and community volunteers to conduct community outreach and sensitization that address gaps in health seeking behavior.
• The project will support PHCs with medical commodities provision, emergency preparedness for disease outbreaks, namely cholera and AWD, in refugee settlements and host communities through emergency preparedness training, pre-positioned stocks and materials. In addition, the project will provide sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for refugees in the identified two facilities through coordinated supportive supervision and mentoring of state primary health care development agency staff in the two local governments. Service provision in the PHCs will be gender and disability inclusive and will support the Cross River State health agencies to provide integrated primary health care services including but not limited to sexual/reproductive health, immunization, management of communicable disease and referral to secondary care by providing technical assistance to government systems and structures to strengthen quality preventive and curative health services for refugees in host communities in Cross River state.
• The project will collaborate with the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA), local government health authorities, health supervisors, community and settlement leadership to foster ownership and sustainability.

Basic Functions

• The Project Coordinator will report to Director Special Projects and responsible for providing oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of the refugee response project activities in Boki and Etung Local Government Areas.
• S/he will manage field site staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Support in project start-up and ongoing project management and administration of activities including beneficiary/community identification, refugees screening site mapping, planning and implementing of all sector activities, working with partners and facilitating monitoring.
• Leverage on current UNHCR health and nutrition project for Cameroonian refugees implemented by FHI 360 for seamless collaboration and access for referrals and services.
• Map all health facilities and other resources for identification of and access to such services for refugees.
• Support health facilities with improved skills for service delivery to Cameroonian Refugees and host communities.
• Provide technical assistance to teams in Boki and Etung LGAs on effective service delivery.
• Institute system for continuous quality improvement of delivery of quality health care services in supported facilities.
• Contribute to all field work, including working with other FHI 360 staff in Cross River state in the implementation of all planned and inclusive intervention.
• Coordinating with community leaders, stakeholders and other field-based structures.
• Ensure effective beneficiary target according to established vulnerability criteria.
• Contribute to effective program reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems for both internal and external use in coordination with other program staff.
• Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Conduct monitoring and data collection as directed by the Director, Special Projects, assisting with specific surveys or assessments as needed.
• Contribute to providing the Country Director with up-to-date information on the affected and targeted community and coordinates beneficiary lists and numbers with different stakeholders.
• Adherence to the SPHERE standard policy on Refugee Protection and Solutions
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to FHI 360 and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in the area of operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of donor (US Department of State – PRM) regulations and reporting requirements.
• Problem solver, who is adept in successfully dealing with issues of complexity.
• An active listener and contributor, working to create a strong team, share ideas and learn.
• Experience representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, other international organizations, the media and the general public.
• Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices.
• Demonstrated training and facilitation experience.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing.
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills.
• Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills.
• Fluency in English; fluency in any of the local languages is required.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working in large-scale emergency programs and conflict-affected contexts, including remote management and capacity development.
• Prior experience implementing any form of protection support is required, preferably in a camp setting.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MBBS / MD / PhD or similar Degree with 3-5 years’ relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with Health program planning and implementation at the community or state level, administration and compliance of a field-based international development or humanitarian program; general program management experience required.
• Or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 5-7 years’ relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with Health program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• Or BS/BA in social science, public health or related field, with a minimum of 7-9 years’ relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with Health program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public sector and NGO.
• Experience with providing health and non – health interventions strongly preferred.

Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

Core Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Group life and AD&D insurance
• Health savings account
• Long-term disability
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Dependent life insurance
• Business travel insurance
• Supplemental personal accident insurance
• Supplemental disability
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Pension plan.

Other Benefits (will vary depending on work location):

• Public transportation program
• On-site fitness center
• Local credit union membership
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
• Bicycle subsidy
• Legal assistance plan
• Pet insurance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Requisition: 2020200213
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full time
Supervisor: SBCC Advisor
Program Duration: January 2020 to March 2021

Position Summary

• The Officer will support the implementation of behavior change strategy, including branding and market segmentation strategies, social media campaigns, and training materials, counselling tools, job aids, and media relations.
• The applicant should demonstrate good understanding of the Nigeria Media Landscape, effective writing and communication, and be social media savvy.

Program Summary

• The Nigeria A&T IYCF social and behavior change program focuses on improving rates of early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, timely introduction of complementary feeding, and minimum dietary diversity for infants over 6 months old.
• A&T works across the public, commercial/private, and NGO sectors to improve IYCF through A&T’s four components: advocacy, interpersonal communication and community mobilization, mass communication, and strategic use of data.
• At the national level, A&T works predominantly with its public, private/commercial, and NGO sector partners (Scaling Up Nutrition and other national IYCF initiatives) to improve the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of key IYCF policies (Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes; maternity leave; work place support; breastfeeding-friendly health care and delivery facilities).
• A&T will also work in twelve states through identified national associations to apply the four components to reach households, communities, and facilities with targeted, age-appropriate social and behavior change communication (SBCC) messaging on IYCF practices.
• At both the national level and in the states, while the emphasis will be to build the capacity of the public sector to improve IYCF practices, the involvement and resources from the private and commercial sectors will be pursued to advance IYCF policies, expand the promotion of positive social norms, and extend timed and age-appropriate behavior change messaging through private and commercial facilities to households and communities.

Essential Job Functions

• Work closely with the Technical Advisors to implement A&T SBC and communications strategy. Implement A&T’s social media strategy, incorporating advocacy and mobilization plans that leverage social media outlets Maintain A&T online content to attract attention, generate interest, and share content with social networks. Establish relationships with bloggers and other members of the online community. Facilitate media buy, and negotiate for cost-efficient and budget-conscious advertising space, sponsorships, or product placements Work with SBCC Advisor to routinely update A&T’s website content Prepare detailed reports on events including workshops, seminars, conferences, study tours etc. as well as providing stories and photographs for A&T Bulletin. Develop monthly news items for A&T publications Perform any other duty as  may be  assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of health and development programming in Nigeria. Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation Proven ability to support a multisectoral development project coordination Basic budget tracking or financial management skills Training and presentation skills  Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume of workflow Cultural sensitivity and diplomacy Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance. Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision. High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication. Well-developed computer skills. Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Qualification and Requirements

• BS / BA Degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5-7 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
• MS/MA degree in public health, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant experience with international development programs.

Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

Core Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Group life and AD&D insurance
• Health savings account
• Long-term disability
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Dependent life insurance
• Business travel insurance
• Supplemental personal accident insurance
• Supplemental disability
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Pension plan.

Other Benefits (will vary depending on work location):

• Public transportation program
• On-site fitness center
• Local credit union membership
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
• Bicycle subsidy
• Legal assistance plan
• Pet insurance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Requisition: 2019202290
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job type: Full time
Supervisor: Chief of Party

Position Summary

• The Grants Manager is responsible for managing and supporting the grants activities of the Addressing Education in Northeast Nigeria (AENN) Project, a three-year, $14 million education program funded by USAID and managed by FHI 360.
• S/He will oversee and monitor the implementation of activities, reporting, communications, and other functions to ensure successful execution of AENN-awarded grants in Borno and Yobe states.
• Reporting to the project’s Chief of Party with dotted line to the C&G Manager based at Country Office, the position requires someone who is knowledgeable about USAID rules and regulations, Fixed Obligation Grant (FOG) and standard (cost reimbursable) grant structures and is able to effectively supervise and support AENN’s grant administration.

Key Objective

• To ensure a well-managed and supervised grants program, which will include working with current grantees to closely monitor activities across states, assist in program realignments as necessary to support AENN objectives, review and approve milestones and invoices, and oversee the close-out and start-up of all grants in compliance with FHI 360 and donor requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct routine monitoring and evaluation of grantee activities, validating and documenting activities, providing clear feedback in areas which may require improvement to achieve AENN program goals, and safeguarding against any potential or perceived misuse of funds.
• Organize and maintain meticulous records for each grantee, tracking and ensuring all necessary documentation (including individual grant agreements, milestones certifications, and payment requests/vouchers) are on file and are implemented on schedule.
• Act as primary contact point for all AENN grantees regarding technical inputs, progress on implementation, grant award inquiries, deliverables and milestones, budgets, payments, documentation, and compliant grant close-out.
• Serve as liaison between grantees, AENN technical/financial staff, and the FHI 360 Country Office/HQ to clearly document and address any necessary issues or challenges encountered during grant implementation.
• Work closely with individual grantees to identify and rectify any delays or problems encountered in the implementation of the grants, ensuring issues are reported immediately to the Finance and Administrative Manager and appropriate technical managers.
• Participate in the design and solicitation process for future awards as well as the selection of additional grantees; assume a lead role to ensure the process is well-managed and conducted in a timely manner so as to eliminate administrative funding gaps between each new set of grant awards.
• Ensure grantee adherence to FHI 360 and donor funding requirements and act as a mentor as needed on USAID/FHI 360 regulations.
• Assist headquarters staff (back-stop and Contracting Officer) with accurate tracking and reporting for federally-mandated reports as they relate to recipients of US Government funding.
• Manage the compliant close-out of grants awarded by the AENN Project.
• Oversee the coordination of timely payment based on approved milestones; work closely with grantees to enable CBOs to complete any delayed or incomplete milestones.
• Assist with the financial oversight and review/processing of payment documentation (receipts) for any cost reimbursable AENN grants (standard grants) as necessary.
• Collaborate with program staff to establish the program’s annual objectives and outline how to allocate the budget.
• Design and deliver assistance and training as appropriate for future (FY19/20) grants programs to educate grantees on grant mechanism-specific (ie, FOG or standard grant) US Government regulations and requirements and provide mentorship in writing grant proposals, budgets, and obtaining donor funding.
• Draft regular reports on the grantees’ progress and activities for senior and technical management as well as appropriate staff at Washington, DC headquarters.
• Contribute to project work plans, budgets, and annual/quarterly reporting.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with grant-making mechanisms and grantee management; experience administering FOGs is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of and prior experience with US Government rules, requirements, and regulations (such as familiarity with ADS 303) on solicitations and second-tier funding by prime recipients.
• Ability to effectively work independently.
• High-level organization and documentation skills, including the ability to track and manage the activities of others (grantees).
• Ability and willingness to travel outside of Maiduguri.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Excellent diplomatic and communication skills, including strong written and oral abilities in English.

Qualifications and experiences

• BSc. in Business Administration, Accounting or related field and 7 – 9 years relevant experience;
• Or MSc./MBA with 5 – 7 years relevant experience in an NGO setting.
• 4 years of experience in a managerial role required.
• Prior experience working for an international NGO strongly preferred.
• Experience and good working knowledge of USAID and other US Government organizations’ rules and regulations is required.

Remuneration
The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

Core Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Group life and AD&D insurance
• Health savings account
• Long-term disability
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Dependent life insurance
• Business travel insurance
• Supplemental personal accident insurance
• Supplemental disability
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Pension plan.

Other Benefits (will vary depending on work location):

• Public transportation program
• On-site fitness center
• Local credit union membership
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
• Bicycle subsidy
• Legal assistance plan
• Pet insurance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: The above job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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