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They invited applications from a suitably qualified Nigerian for the 2023/2024 Creative Associates International Limited recruitment exercise. INTERESTED AND SUITABLY QUALIFIED members of the public can apply for any of the positions available at Creative Associates International Limited.
Therefore, all Interested and qualified applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth with no criminal record. Possess a first Degree, not below a Second Class Lower from an accredited university in a related field. … Age of 21 and not more than 35 years by 31st December 2023.
Creative Associates International Limited Recruitment 2023/2024
1. Job Title: Monitoring Evaluation Research Learning and Adapting Officer (MERLA Officer)
Job ID: 2023-2801
Location: Sokoto
Category: Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning
Program Description
- Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development and in close partnership with federal partners and select Nigeria States (designated as legacy [Bauchi and Sokoto], launching and technical assistance), the five-year Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) project will support sustainable improvements in reading outcomes for first and second-grade pupils.
- The goal of LEARN is to strengthen and scale early grade reading (EGR) best practices by ensuring that standards-based, context-appropriate assessment, materials, training, and administrative supports needed to improve literacy skills for P1-2 pupils are embedded within the federal policy, funding, and monitoring frameworks, and state and local authorities have the implementation protocols, capacity, and resources to carry out and sustain standards-based, data-driven EGR reform.
- The project objective is to instill ownership in and build the capacity of school-community, local, state, and federal systems to establish a base for adequate, consistent data-driven funding, monitoring and performance that increase the equity, inclusion, and well-being necessary to achieve sustained EGR gains. LEARN will therefore be building on lessons learned from prior Nigeria reading programs to introduce a flexible, cost-efficient EGR intervention model that can be tailored to state contexts.
Position Summary
- Support MERLA implementation, data collection, and reporting. Support data collection and entry. Support CLA activities
Reporting & Supervision:
- The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will report to the Regional Advisor with dotted reporting line to the Sr. MERLA Advisor.
Primary Responsibilities
- Based on project results and standards, develop appropriate models and tools for data collection, analysis, and synthesis.
- Train staff in the use of these M&E models and tools.
- Develop and implement project level performance monitoring plans for gathering, reporting, and analyzing performance data.
- Ensure the timely production, coordination, and reporting of all state-level data: quarterly reports, M&E data, financial information, etc.
- Support and coordinate all project research and assessment activities in the state.
- Participate in regular meetings and maintain regular communication with state level team counterparts, and with the Chief of Party, to ensure coherent planning, M&E practices, and project troubleshooting.
- Represent the project in major state meetings and events as appropriate.
- Work closely with the management team to ensure that plans capture the scope and content of LEARN to Read results and objectives.
- Ensure technical coordination of state-level M&E activities and obtain support from directorates and local government authorities as needed.
- Work closely with the Chief of Party and M&E Advisor to manage support staff and consultants as needed to ensure the feasibility, appropriateness and timelines of all M&E plans and interventions.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Undergraduate Degree in Data Systems, Statistics, or related field preferred, Master’s required.
- At least three years’ experience relevant to this position required, with at least two years designing and delivering
- education monitoring / assessment systems.
- Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills with a dynamic, engaging facilitation style.
- Prior experience with supporting civil society-based monitoring of literacy outcomes is required.
- Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
- Proficiency in Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba is preferred.
- At least six months of supervised experience is required if supervising employees.
- International development experience, particularly in monitoring and evaluation
- Strong planning, organization, critical and strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Experience & Skills:
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Strong ability to deploy and use various forms of tracking tools.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Excellent record-keeping and documentation skills are required.
- Proven experience, directly and indirectly, supervising and managing staff and teams.
- Experience with a USAID-funded or other international organization implementing a program operating in insecure areas is desired.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please
2. Job Title: Officer, Strategic Engagement and Partnerships at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Position: Officer, Strategic Engagement and Partnerships
Job Number: S02462
Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Employee
Duration: 12 Openings
Job Purpose
- To provide grant management and coordination of funding in Abuja Country Cluster Delegation (Nigeria, Benin, Togo and Ghana). Support the IFRC’s on resource mobilization, development of quality proposals and research of funding opportunities, and grant management.
- Support the National Societies with resource mobilization and grant management.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinating engagement and relationships strategy with targeted partners across multiple income streams (NS/governments, private sector, and multilateral):
- Work proactively with COs/ACCDs and technical/thematic leads to ensure coordinated partnership engagement based on common targets and longer-term priorities.
- Develop, broaden and strengthen the network of national societies, private sector, and multilateral influencers and advocates in support of IFRC’s mission.
- Lead on regular engagement of, discussion with, strategic partners with a view to ensuring donor care on the implementation of IFRC Africa plans and for forward-looking purposes.
- Contribute to the analysis of relevant government policies, decisions and funding trends to help develop funding targets and identify opportunities for partnership to match future IFRC needs.
- In collaboration with the Operations Coordinator and the IFRC Africa Head of PRD, ensure the overall monitoring and overview of partnership development as part of the IFRC Africa strategy map and PRD operational plan.
- Support the organization of partnerships and cooperation meetings at all levels.
- Develop a knowledge base on IFRC Africa’s private sector and multilateral partners as a shared resource for maintaining and developing partnership engagement across the cluster.
- Serve as the focal point for the assigned portfolio of partners and provide guidance to COs/ACCDs for partnership engagement and coordination.
Funding and resourcing plans, especially for Abuja Country Cluster Support Team:
- Support the development, and monitor the implementation, of funding plans together with relevant IFRC offices, technical leads and Finance focal points.
- Track and analyse emergency appeal and operational plan coverage, lead and coordinate actions to be taken to increase coverage, and provide regular updates and recommendations to management.
- Process all pledges properly and in a timely manner, ensuring pledges reflecting agreed criteria are shared with donors and understood by relevant budget holders.
- Ensure quality control and partner stewardship for pledge management, coordination with PRD team members as well as Finance focal points.
- Develop an engagement strategy for IFRC Abuja Country Cluster programs and projects.
- Work with budget holders and Finance to ensure that donor reports are prepared to quality standards; in compliance with donor conditions and requirements, and that all deadlines are met.
- Support the programme coordinators to ensure IFRC reporting standards are upheld.
- Take the lead in the coordination and writing of specific funding proposals, including acting as a close liaison with National Societies, technical teams and delegations to ensure quality.
- Contribute to funding gaps by monitoring, analyzing, and proposing / implementing corrective measures.
- Ensure proactive negotiation of pledges together with IFRC budget holder in relation to assigned portfolio of partners.
National Society Development in partnerships and resource mobilization:
- Provide technical guidance and support to our member National Societies in all matters related to partnerships and resource mobilisation.
- Lead and contribute to the Cluster office and Regional office efforts to develop the domestic resource mobilisation capacities of our member National Societies, with a particular focus on the Abuja Country Cluster countries.
- Promote and facilitate a sub-regional network of PRD focal points from each National Society to promote networking, collaboration and learning.
- Travel when required to support the National Societies, facilitate donor visits and events and attend meetings.
Planning support and coordination for Abuja Country Cluster:
- Ensure effective coordination with COs, Regional office’s technical units and PRD focal points to be involved in performing tasks;
- Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
- Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
- Oversee the development of the plan of action (PoA) and subsequent updates that help operationalize the IFRC Secretariat strategy.
- Lead IFRC Secretariat inputs as needed to Federation-wide strategic planning efforts. • Support programme coordinators and other staff in the design of project proposals, meeting IFRC and international project design standards. Duties applicable to all staff
- Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager
Requirements
Education:
- University Degree in a relevant discipline (eg. International Relations, Marketing, Humanitarian Affairs, Business Administration, Economics, Finance). Required
- Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline (eg. International Relations, Marketing, Humanitarian Affairs, Business Administration, Economics, Finance). Preferred
- Relevant professional training courses (Red Cross/Red Crescent related, humanitarian and development sector, management). Preferred
Experience:
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in managing relations with donors and partners. Required.
- Experience of working with multilateral partners e.g. European Commission, development banks, and specialized funds. Required.
- Experience of managing complex, major grants. Required.
- Experience of developing and implementing funding plans. Required.
- Work experience with Red Cross Red Crescent, other international organizations, large NGOs, and/or governmental development agencies. Preferred
- Experience of developing winning funding proposals and grant applications. Required.
Knowledge, Skills and Languages:
- Proven grant management skills.
- Excellent project management and coordination skills.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate funding agreements, structure financial instruments, and navigate complex funding mechanisms.
- Ability to navigate complex funding instruments and requirements.
- High degree of discretion, tact, and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels.
- Highly organized, with the ability to work as a strong team player.
- Strong budgeting and financial management skills.
- Demonstrated skills in analytical and strategic thinking.
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English.
- Fluently spoken and written English. Required
- Good command of French. Preferred
- Ability to coordinate with teams based in different geographic locations.
- Ability to work in a multicultural, multilingual, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Excellent communication, presentation, diplomacy and negotiation skills.
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
- Outstanding networking, representational, communication, and negotiation skills contributing to a client-focused culture.
- Experience in identifying and articulating issues, risks, and priorities that need to be brought to the attention of senior management.
- Proven ability in donor communications, proposals and reporting.
- Track record in producing high-quality work within short deadlines, managing competing priorities and ability to make effective timely decisions.
Competencies, Values and Comments:
- Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability.
- Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust.
- Functional competencies: Strategic orientation; Building alliances; Leadership; Empowering others.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 4th December 2023.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
- Creative Associates International Limited DO NOT demand or accept gifts or gratification to offer employment.
- Do not offer money to anyone before, during or after the recruitment exercise. Any candidate found doing either of these would be summarily disqualified and prosecuted.
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