Helen Keller International Intern & Exp Recruitment 2023(9 Positions)

Job Responsibilities
Technical:

• Leads development of the Gender Analysis and supports development of specific gender action plans to guide gender transformative programming.
• Leads the design of gender-sensitive activities and GESI-specific tools in working planning to promote gender equity in project implementation.
• Supports development of and oversees implementation of behavior change initiatives to address ingrained genders norms that limit women and girls’ economic and social empowerment.
• Integrate gender and social inclusion considerations into the project’s strategy and activities.
• Conduct gender and social inclusion assessments to identify specific needs within the target communities.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote gender equity and social inclusion in nutrition interventions.
• Provide technical assistance and training to project staff and partners on gender and social inclusion best practices.
• Supports development of expected results and activity components.
• Works closely with the MEL team to ensure that gender issues are reflected in the MEL plan, framework, and reports to assess whether gender goals are being met.
• Conducts training on gender methodologies for partner organizations and supports them in mainstreaming gender in their policies, management systems, and programs.
• Networks and coordinates gender program strategies, as appropriate, with partner organizations.

Qualifications

•  Master’s Degree and 12 years of experience, or Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience working on issues of gender, youth, and/or social inclusion, preferably in the health sector.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships with host country government counterparts as well as NGOs, community groups, and other health sector stakeholders.
• Prior experience with USAID-funded programs or organizations is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by women and other marginalized groups throughout Nigeria.
• Experience providing training on gender and social inclusion-related issues.
• Ability to travel and work in any of the anticipated priority states.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Verbal and written English proficiency are required.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Scope of the Position

• The Strategic Learning Advisor (SLA) will ensure coordination, collaboration and learning across all activities for the nutrition project.
• The SLA will serve as the learning and knowledge-sharing lead for the project and will work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager and other technical leads of the program, as well as other colleagues at Helen Keller’s Nigeria office and headquarters.
• The position also requires close cooperation with the government of Nigeria, partner NGOs, the private sector and other key stakeholders.

Specific Responsibilities
The SLA will be responsible for the following:

• Working closely with all staff, the SLA will ensure coordination, collaboration and learning across all activities of the project.
• The SLA will also ensure that coordination and joint planning occur with other USAID investments and other donor activities in the supported states so that learning and knowledge are shared across all Activities.
• The SLA will ensure robust stakeholder coordination by project staff with entities including local partners, USAID and the host country government.
• Ensure active, intentional, and adaptive learning exercises within and across the project’s multi-sectoral activities.
• Improve peer-to-peer learning, knowledge sharing and application, activity-based capacity strengthening, evidence, and data utilization; and ensure that collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) principles are followed throughout the project.
• Build the project evidence base to support collaboration and organizational change across all stakeholders.
• Ensure that lessons learned are incorporated into project activities and shared with the larger internal and external stakeholder group.
• In collaboration with the project’s leadership team, refine the project’s theory of change, integrating the strategic approach across the work plan.
• Work with the monitoring and evaluation manager to ensure CLA principles are integrated into the project’s monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Participate in communities of practice to stay abreast of innovation and best practices within the field, identify opportunities for collaboration amongst stakeholders, and attend events or other mechanisms for dissemination and sharing of the project’s learnings.
• Create guidelines for CLA in the context of the program. Manage CLA ‘pause and reflect’ events and resulting adaptive management analysis, decision-making, program/ approach adjustments, training and follow-through.

Required Qualifications / Competencies

• An advanced Degree (Master’s) plus a minimum of 10 years directly relevant experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with USAID collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) principles.
• Demonstrated experience in food security, nutrition and resilience programs, knowledge management, organizational learning, and capacity strengthening.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organisations, and partners.
• Understanding and experience in developing and leading stakeholder engagement activities, knowledge management programs, communities of practice and social networking.
• Demonstrated abilities and track record in strategic, systems and holistic thinking, managing resistance to change, whether internal or external and an understanding of organizational cultures, learning and change management.
• Computer literate in the use of word processing and spreadsheets required, experience in statistical software, data analysis and interpretation, a plus.
• An ability to work in challenging and changing environments, and to see through challenges to find solutions; an ability to maintain balance when under stress.
• Demonstrable respect for all persons regardless of religion, ethnicity, class or gender, with a high comfort level working in a diverse environment with a demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity, Diversity, and Social Inclusion, as evidenced in previous management positions and programming.
• Ability to translate complex and complicated ideas into easily accessible and understandable concepts and/or messages.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is highly desirable

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel regularly to the project states (Bauchi, Kebbi, Ebonyi, FCT, and Sokoto) as needed.

Terms & Conditions:

• This is a local posting in Nigeria, and as such, is subject to local terms and conditions.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Job Responsibilities
Technical:

• The Grant and Compliance Manager will manage the Subaward relationships between Helen Keller and its subrecipients.
• The Manager interprets all subawards to ensure compliance with USAID policies within legal and statutory requirements and prepares monthly summary reports tracking monthly revenue and expenditure for all subawards and supports the integration of Helen Keller procedures to ensure a strong internal control system for subrecipients.
• Implement the Helen Keller subaward management system for selection, approvals, awarding, monitoring and closing program subawards, including designing and providing templates for expressions of interest, request for applications, and selection evaluation tools.
• Document the process by which organizations are selected for subawards and notify applicants and other stakeholders of subawards granted.
• S/he interprets USG regulations to the Helen Keller Nigeria program team, local partners and Helen Keller CBOs/subgrantees. including working knowledge of relevant USAID Regulations and local laws.
• Working with Helen Keller Global Grants & Contract team, the Manager will assist with subaward training on compliance, work with finance on financial reviews and follow-up of recommendations, identifies training needs, and develop site-specific curriculum to address the needs of subrecipients.
• Provide senior-level technical support to the CBOs/local partners to finalize their budgets, conduct a review of budgets against project targets, budget notes, and justification, make recommendations, and follow-up implementation.
• Guide and advise subrecipients on the interpretation of subaward terms and conditions and donor rules and regulations as well and training, guiding and mentoring grantee counterparts as needed in coordination with the Technical Leads.
• Provides guidance to technical staff in the development of SOWs, EOIs and RFAs for subawards, including the development of program technical description, reporting, milestones, deliverables and selection criteria.

Management & Compliance:

• Supervise and mentor the Grant and Compliance Officers.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Ensure all subaward activities are implemented in compliance with Helen Keller Intl and Donor policies and Guidelines.
• Ensuring that grant recipients comply with safeguarding policies and standards. This includes the ability to develop and implement effective monitoring systems to track compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or any other relevant field. Bachelor’s Degree with at least 8 years of experience in grant, business, finance, accounting, or any other relevant field can be substituted for an advanced degree
• Specific experience in Nutrition program strongly desired.
• Experience working on a USAID funded project is required, preferably under Assistance.
• Past experience working with partners such as Ministries of Health, local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and CBOs.
• Experience working with and providing technical assistance to NGOs and/or CBOs in internal controls and compliance systems design, implementation and review, and capacity building in other functional areas such as human resources, policies & standard operating procedures (SOPs) development.
• It is preferred that the candidate has experience conducting training and other capacity building work both one-on-one and with larger audiences.
•  Good knowledge of using Microsoft Office especially word, excel and powerpoint.
• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken with strong presentation skills. Ability to prepare and disseminate project findings, success stories, and other documents effectively.
• Willingness and ability to undertake travel outside Abuja (up to 40%)
• Demonstrable respect for all persons regardless of religion, ethnicity, class or gender, with a high comfort level working in a diverse environment with a demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Experience working effectively in partnership with staff, collaborating organizations, international donors and agencies, U.S. Government agencies, host country governments and ministries, and other relevant stakeholders.

Required Competencies:

• Strong experience and knowledge of USAID regulations including regarding compliance requirements, 2 CFR 200, and subawarding instrument types.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively in teams and cross-cultural settings. Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and personal organization skills.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, integrated work environment.
• Confident giving and receiving feedback in a direct, professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively with CBOs and NGO stakeholders.
• Skilled in developing and managing new and effective partnerships facilitating meetings, and effectively participating in technical working groups.
• Ability to apply monitoring and evaluation plans to determine activity results and monitor impact.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel regularly to the project states (Bauchi, Kebbi, Ebonyi, FCT, and Sokoto) as needed.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and guidance on nutrition interventions, assessments, and program design. Conduct training and capacity-building activities for project staff and community health workers on nutrition-related topics.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of nutrition programs, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
• Develop and adapt nutrition-specific strategies and protocols based on evidence-based practices and guidelines.
• Raise community awareness and consumption of diversified, nutrient dense, fortified and nutritionally adequate foods.
• Improve nutritional status and intervention outcome through increasing production of diverse and safe foods, increased household food availability and gender sensitive interventions.
• Coordinate capacity building and technical support for beneficiaries on nutrition-Specific and sensitive agriculture issues including dietary diversification and nutrient dense diets, food preparation and utilization; best practices; and energy and time saving technologies for women.
• Work with the M&E officer to monitor beneficiary adoption of the new nutrition targeted agricultural practices and food consumption methodologies.
• Promote food safety including appropriate methods of handling, preservation, processing, storage, and utilization of foods.
• Establish linkages and facilitate collaboration across relevant sectors, agencies and public and private sector stakeholders working with the targeted communities.
• Promote water and sanitation activities in the targeted communities.
• Strengthen and promote community engagement processes in the project areas, particularly identifying project beneficiaries, assessing their needs, and addressing and resolving community issues.
• Perform and document regular monitoring of all project activities in close coordination with the project team.
• Any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications / Competencies

• Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in nutrition program management, implementation, and technical support.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing evidence-based nutrition interventions.
• Strong technical knowledge of nutrition and public health principles and practices.
• Excellent training and capacity-building skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities with a focus on program quality and impact.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills In English Language, as well as the ability to report to and advise the State Coordinator on emerging issues.
• Able to work on own initiative with a creative approach to problem-solving.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Specific Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition programs within the assigned state.
• Manage project personnel in the state, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations.
• Provides clear documentation of programmatic achievements as well as required data and keep project senior management informed of state activities on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Take responsibility for management of the state project budget and all other resources under the direction of the Program Advisor.
• Ensure that project partners execute the project according to their respective project plans.
• Document project activities and ensure that all project information is appropriately secured.
• Monitor the progress of the project implementation and adjust as necessary to ensure the project remains on track and is successfully completed.
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of state project activities
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures and ensure that all financial records for the projects are up to date.
• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of international standards as set by donor.
• Internally and when requested, support project research activities as required.
• Disseminate findings from research to support organizational learning and contribute to policy processing or development.
• Liaise and network with relevant partners and collaborators in the state to improve project visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda.
• Build and maintain meaningful working relationships with both government and key project stakeholders at all levels to strengthen opportunities for advocacy and higher visibility.
• Represent the project at the state level.
• Effectively manage project resources and processes
• Cost effectiveness (Judicious use of available resources in the State)
• Responsiveness (Timeliness in delivering on internal processes such as reporting, request for information, promptness for meetings etc.).

Required Qualifications / Competencies

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management or a relevant field, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Familiarity with the local context and dynamics within the assigned state is desirable.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities with a demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships.
• Prior experience with USAID-funded programs or organizations strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, integrated work environment.
• Proven experience in project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to program effectiveness and impact
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement community service programs and activities in collaboration with local stakeholders and community leaders.
• Engage with community members to identify their needs, concerns, and priorities, and develop targeted strategies to address them.
• Coordinate and lead outreach efforts to promote community participation and involvement in various initiatives.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with community members, local authorities, and partner organizations.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of community service programs, collecting feedback and data to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement community development plans that align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Prepare reports and documentation on community service activities, progress, and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications / Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Community Development, Nutrition, Sociology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in community service, community development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing community programs and initiatives.
• Prior experience with USAID-funded programs or organizations strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working in a matrixed, integrated work environment.
• Skilled in developing and managing new and effective partnerships facilitating meetings, and effectively participating in technical working groups.
• Ability to apply monitoring and evaluation plans to determine activity results and monitor impact.
• Familiarity with local community resources, services, and support networks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications for documentation and reporting purposes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse community members.
• Proven experience in community engagement, development, or social work.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics needs assessment, and program development.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently, demonstrating initiative and leadership when necessary.
• Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine interest in serving the needs of the community.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Specific Responsibilities
Procurement Management:

• Support to develop and oversee timely procurement plans for the project, ensuring its effective execution. This includes managing processes such as receiving requisitions, organizing RFQs, and handling quotations, bids, and proposals while fully adhering to procurement policies and procedures.
• Manage and supervise sourcing processes, encompassing evaluation, contracting, contract management, legal considerations, payment conditions, performance assessment, and risk analysis.
• Secure the requisite approvals in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures.
• Efficiently procure goods and services, consistently striving to surpass compliance standards while seeking optimal value for resources.
• Ensure strict compliance with organizational and donor policies.
• Coordinate the preparation, evaluation, analysis, and approval of bids and tenders in conjunction with the supervisor, program, and finance teams.
• Record minutes and coordinate the agenda and meetings of the Procurement Evaluation Committee.
• Maintain contact with vendors to ensure punctual deliveries.
• Liaise with requestors to guarantee proper delivery, including conducting technical pre-delivery inspections as needed.
• Issue purchase orders promptly, liaising with vendors and internal stakeholders to confirm orders.
• Maintain copies of procurement-related documents and ensure proper filing procedures are adhered to.
• Keep procurement and contract trackers for the project updated, retaining and filing records as required.
• Generate monthly procurement and contract reports for the project.
• Act as the point of contact for the filing and retrieval of procurement documents.
• Continuously monitor requisitions to ensure adherence to proper procedures and policy enforcement.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned.

Asset Management:

• Maintain up-to-date inventory of the project assets and ensure assets are managed according to Helen Keller and donor standard Policies and procedures.
• Ensure all items purchased and received from donors are captured in Asset Panda and tagged before handing over to the end users.
• Ensure asset issue forms are prepared and signed by the end users and file maintained.
• Ensure tags are removed from assets prior to disposal.
• Ensure assets that are approved for disposal are disposed in a timely manner. Maintain a disposition file.
• Ensure transfer of assets from holding location to assigned location has the relevant approval and the process is documented through the use of Asset Transfer Forms.
• Conduct regular physical verification of asset items on quarterly and semi-annual basis before the general annual verification to confirm availability.
• Support the Supply operations unit in compiling a list of assets for disposal.
• Draft incident reports for stolen items for review by Supervisor and Ops Manager
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor in line with Helen Keller line of duty.

Success Factor

• The successful Procurement Associate possesses the ability to learn quickly, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, maintain excellent organizational skills, adhere to procedures and deadlines, and pay meticulous attention to detail.
• She/he upholds high professional work ethics, collaborates effectively with diverse individuals, and ensures compliance with Helen Keller and donor policies.
• She/he also demonstrates proactivity, creative problem-solving, and a strong commitment to teamwork.

Qualifications Required

• University Degree in Purchasing or related field.
• 2 years’ experience in procurement.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Planning and scheduling skills.
• Experience in a USG or donor funded project or NGO preferred.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV along with a Cover Letter to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Scope of the position

• The HR Officer operates under the direct supervision of the HR/Ops Manager, tasked with executing the practices and activities relevant to Human Resources management within Helen Keller Nigeria.
• In close collaboration with the HR/Ops Manager, the HR Officer is dedicated to supporting the attainment of organizational and project goals and objectives.
• This is accomplished through strategic development, implementation, and effective management of HR and operations initiatives.

Human Resources:

• Collaborate closely with the HR/Ops Manager to ensure strict adherence to recruitment policies and procedures, while also identifying and recommending improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with hiring managers to review and prepare recruitment materials, encompassing job descriptions, job specifications, advertisements, and interview questions for open positions.
• Undertake the initial shortlisting of candidates, as well as coordinate and actively participate in the interview process, contributing to the selection of qualified individuals.
• Conduct comprehensive reference checks on prospective hires and oversee the management of bio-data forms, maintaining a record-keeping system.
• Play a pivotal role in the onboarding process for new hires by assisting in the management of new hire employment forms and providing essential information related to policies, job duties, working conditions, and employee benefits.
• Assist to oversee the administration of health benefits and pension program, ensuring the seamless provision of these crucial employee benefits.
• Actively support initiatives aimed at fostering a safe, healthy, and contented workplace environment. This includes promoting an open-door policy, embracing the One Helen Keller principle, organizing relevant training programs, and implementing safeguards that enhance safety and security at the workplace.
• Collaborate closely with Supervisors and Managers to ensure that all new staff members have clearly defined objectives for the probationary period. Manage due dates and contribute to decisions regarding the confirmation of further employment based on performance.
• Assume responsibility for the comprehensive management of staff exits, including the conduct of exit interviews to gather valuable insights and feedback from departing employees.

Safeguarding:

• Support in promoting and building a ‘Child Safe Organization’, and zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) of adult beneficiaries by working closely with field officers through awareness-raising and sensitization focusing on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) by staff and representatives as well as facilitating confidential reporting of child safeguarding and PSEA concerns/incidents through appropriate channels.
• Lead safeguarding capacity building and ensure that project staff, partners, volunteers and other stakeholders undergo annual training in Safeguarding and PSEA through formal and informal refresher sessions, discussion of case studies, quizzes etc.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess Bachelor’s Degrees with 3 – 5 years relevant work experience.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV along with a Cover Letter to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Key Qualifications

• University Degree in Accounting or equivalent certification from a Business Technical School.
• Experience as an Accountant or understanding of key aspects of accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets
• Specific qualification in management of a large and busy office
• Familiarity with the PEPFAR or interest in learning about public health issues
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multitask
• Ability to respond to new challenges in a flexible and thoughtful manner.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Cover Letter to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.