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Christian Aid (CA) is a UK-based international NGO, partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is the transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid works in more than 30 countries and has been operating in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country programme focuses on Community Health and HIV, Accountable Governance including humanitarian response and Gender.


We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Consultant – Multimedia Content Gathering for Christian Aid Humanitarian Response in Konduga

Location: Konduga LGA, Borno

Type of Contract: Short-term

  • Background and purpose of consultancy Christian Aid Nigeria is currently implementing interventions to support the on-going humanitarian response in the Northeast. These interventions are funded by multiple donors with varying communications needs fuelled by the need to demonstrate success on each project and fundraise by evidencing action, value for money and tangible results in the lives of beneficiaries.
  • Therefore, the purpose of this consultancy is to gather on-site multimedia content; specifically, still images and audio-visual content that will showcase on-going work as well as tell the story of those who have benefitted from an ECHO funded project being implemented by Christian Aid and partners. Content gathered will showcase tangible results of the intervention in the lives of beneficiaries in Borno state.

Specific Objectives Of The Consultancy

  • To provide audio-visual and photo footage of project activities, specifically cash transfer to IDPs, water points and sanitation facilities, distribution of non-food items and hygiene kits to IDPs and Hygiene promotion activities.
  • The coverage will clearly showcase the funders of the project through the visibility materials provided by staff.
  • To produce an audio-visual case study to demonstrate tangible evidence of the success of the project and its strategy.

Deliverables:

  • Audio-visual documentary/case study (with English captions/subtitles) of 10 minutes duration showcasing the success of the project through the demonstration of an improvement in quality of life of beneficiaries because of involvement in the project. This can entail gathering content about the lives of selected beneficiaries.
  • A shorter version of the documentary with maximum 2-minute duration (with English captions/subtitles) for use in various social media platforms.
  • Audio-visual footage and photos of actual cash transfer distribution, hygiene promotion activities, distribution of non-food items and hygiene kits and water points and sanitation facilities.
  • Photos of beneficiaries receiving their cash during the cash transfer, receiving non-food items and hygiene kits and using the sanitation facilities.
  • Photos of beneficiaries demonstrating how the project has led to an improvement in their lives/situations.
  • Provide hard drive with all content gathered during the field visits
  • All footage should constantly show ECHO and Christian Aid’s support/funding through the visibility materials present at the distribution.
  • Consultant competencies Christian Aid is seeking a photo and video production outfit or individual with experience in documentary production, especially in humanitarian situations. The individual/outfit should also have experience in documenting case studies using these formats. Ability to communicate in the local language will be an added advantage.

Budget and terms of engagement

  • Christian Aid will cover only the cost of accommodation and travel to Borno state for the agreed number of days.
  • All production costs incurred will be covered from the consultancy fee.
  • 10% withholding tax will be deducted at source from the total cost of the consultancy fee for a firm, and 5% for an individual.


Deadline: 30th December, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a proposal and budget to: ngprocurement@christian-aid.org copying CEzeigwe@christian-aid.org by stating when you are available to travel. 







Job Title: Consultant – Evaluation of the ECHO Funded Humanitarian Aid Project

Location: Konduga LGA, Borno
Dates of Assignment: 3rd February to 23th February 2018 (3 weeks)
Reporting to: Project Manager, ECHO
Contract Length: 3 weeks

Project Summary

  • Christian Aid (CA) is embarking on a Project: ECHO Funded Humanitarian Support to People Affected by Armed Conflict in Borno State Location: Konduga LGA, Borno State
  • Through the ECHO funded humanitarian project, Christian Aid targets the most vulnerable people among the internally displaced population, host communities and returnees, for various supports in two sectors- Food Security and Livelihood and WASH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene).
  • Protection has been mainstreamed in the overall programme.
  • Principle Objective of the project: To contribute to reduced morbidity and suffering resulting from violent armed conflict; strengthened resilience, safety and dignity among IDPs, returnees and host communities in Borno State.

Specific Objective

  • To provide inclusive and safe access to immediate lifesaving food and WASH assistance for the most vulnerable IDPs, returnees and host communities in Borno State, Nigeria.
  • Two result areas of the project are:
    • Result 1: Affected House Holds (HHs) have improved, safe and inclusive access to food security through unconditional e-cash transfer programme for accessing essential food supplies
    • Result 2: Affected HHs have increased safe and inclusive access to safe drinking water, sanitation facilities and increased awareness on safe hygiene practices. Over all target of the programme is to reach 40,500 people in 13 IDP communities in Konduga LGA. Ongoing conflict had reduced the livelihood opportunities and coping capacities of the affected population as well as the host communities.
  • To address the food needs, project has reached 2660 most vulnerable households in 5 IDP locations in Konduga through Unconditional unrestricted cash distribution. Four rounds of cash outs were organised through Airtel mobile money, using Segovia platform. Per house hold cash entitlement was calculated according to the house hold size, in line with the Food Security Cluster harmonization guidelines.
  • WASH intervention focussed on installation new handpumps, rehabilitation of damaged hand pumps, construction of latrines and showers, hand washing stations, and comprehensive hygiene promotion activities.
  • A total of 17 new hand pumps were installed in 6 IDP camps and 7 hand pumps were repaired in 3 locations. 110 gender segregated latrine units consisting of one compartment of shower and one compartment of latrine were constructed.
  • Hygiene promotion programmes were implemented in 13 communities through 130 community hygiene volunteers through various awareness programmes and campaigns, aimed at improved personal and environmental hygiene practices.
  • Protection and inclusion were mainstreamed in the programme where specific protection needs of vulnerable groups were addressed at various phases of the programme. Gender and disability were integrated in programme design and implementation.

Purpose and Objectives of the Evaluation

  • This end of the project evaluation aims at understanding whether the project – Humanitarian Assistance to Population Affected by Conflict in Borno State- has achieved the intended purpose and deliverables.
  • Evaluation is expected to document the process and outcome of the project with an objective analysis of the success and failures of the project which would help to improve the quality of future emergency response programming.
  • Project is expected to document the achievement of the project based on the specific objective and two result areas of the project, through a field research and desk review of the project documents. Overall objectives of the project evaluation are
  • Evaluate the project with emphasis on impact, timeliness, efficiency, effectiveness, quality and appropriateness of the project interventions
  • Document the lessons learned and best practices, which can help in future programming
  • Provide clear recommendations for improving the quality of the future humanitarian interventions 3.1 Key evaluation criteria While the evaluation will consider the following key criteria, the evaluator is expected to include additional evaluation questions to capture other quality criteria of the project Relevance:
  • Whether the action was successful in addressing the priority needs of most vulnerable population targeted through the action?
  • Whether the activities and outputs were consistent with overall objective of the project and the Humanitarian Implementation Plan?
  • Whether the activities and outputs were consistent with the intended impact and effect of the Humanitarian Implementation Plan?
  • To what extent beneficiary communities were involved in design, implementation and monitoring of the intervention?

Effectiveness:

  • Whether the project achieved intended outcome of the project with in the project time frame?
  • Whether the project output meet with international standards and quality (Sphere standards, HAP etc.)
  • What were the major factors influencing the achievement or non-achievement of the objectives?
  • Whether the monitoring mechanisms put in place were sufficient to ensure effectiveness of the programme?
  • How effective was protection and inclusion mainstreaming in the project implementation? Efficiency
  • Whether the project was cost-efficient?
  • Whether the objectives of the project were achieved on time?
  • How efficient was the project implementation compared to possible alternate modes of implementation?
  • Whether the human and financial resources were utilised efficiently to ensure value-for-money? Impact
  • What impact the project has made on the lives of targeted beneficiaries?
  • What impact the project has made on the market?
  • Whether the project has achieved the progress targeted per indicator?
  • What are the un-intentional impact of the project?
  • What are the negative impacts of Cash Based Transfer project intervention? Sustainability
  • To what extend the impact of the programme sustain after the project period?
  • What were the major factors which influenced achievement or non-achievement of sustainability of the project outcome? Accountability
  • How effective was the participation of beneficiary community in the programme design, implementation and monitoring?
  • How participatory was the monitoring mechanism that are used in the project?
  • Whether the accountability mechanism put in place were effective in ensuring the registration and resolving of beneficiary complaints? What could have been done better?
  • How effective was various downward accountability mechanisms put in place during project implementation? Lessons learned
  • Identify the lesson learned to inform the future emergency programming
  • Identify examples of best practices in ‘what has worked well’ and ‘what has not worked well’ particularly in: Finance & Administration including fund flow, Reliability, Logistics and administration, Assessments and Coordination with other humanitarian actors

Evaluation Methodology

  • The evaluation design will be developed by the consultancy and finalised based on the feedback from MEAL Manager of Christian Aid. The design should be a mix of both qualitative and quantitative methods. It will include at least the following elements
  • Desk review/Context analysis
  • Detailed discussions with Project team, ECHO, relevant government agencies, other NGO’s and key informants from communities.
  • Field visits to target areas and collection of primary information including detailed discussions with a sample of target beneficiaries – process should be participatory to the extent possible
  • Presentation of draft findings.
  • The writing of a final detailed report and submission to Christian Aid for feedback
  • Incorporation of CAID feedback in the draft report and submission of the final report Outputs Essentially, the evaluation will produce 3 sets of outputs, as follows:
  • An inception report detailing the methodology, tools and work plan for approval before starting the data collection.
  • A meeting/presentation to disseminate key (draft) findings to CAID Management.
  • A final report detailing the findings, conclusions, targeted recommendations, experiences, and lessons learned (this should also consider the feedback provided on the draft report and feedback during the presentation of findings meeting).
  • The final report should be no longer than 35 pages including a 2-5-page executive summary.

Duration

  • A total of 21 days in January/ February 2018
  • Activity Number of Days Preparation – 3; In country meetings and data collection/field work – 10; Report writing – 8. Total 21days

Evaluator (S) Expertise

  • Solid experience and knowledge on humanitarian response mechanism and sound understanding of humanitarian response in North East Nigeria
  • Post-graduate Degree in Humanitarian Studies, Disaster Management, Social Sciences and/or related field.
  • At least 10 years’ experience of conducting evaluations of emergency/ humanitarian programmes.
  • Previous experience of conducting evaluations of humanitarian response projects in conflict context. Specific experience of evaluating ECHO funded projects is an advantage
  • Familiarity with WASH, emergency food security and livelihoods issues and Protection
  • Familiarity with International quality and accountability standards applied in emergencies
  • Experience in the use of participatory methodologies and developing gender sensitive evaluation methodologies
  • Competency in Equality & Gender issues
  • Excellent written and spoken communications skills in English.
  • Experience in assessing organizational capacity and gaps and ability to recommend the corrective measures.

Evaluation Report Format

  • Following structure is suggested for the evaluation report
  • Cover Page
  • Table of Contents
  • List of Acronyms
  • Executive summary
  • Detailed Report
  • Background
  • Methodology
  • Analysis and findings
  • Lessons learned/ Best Practices
  • Recommendation
  • Conclusion
  • Annexes

Deadline:5th January, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send the following documentation below to: ngprocurement@christian-aid.org copying VChemmacherik@christian-aid.org

  • Cover Letter
  • Technical proposal
  • Budget
  • CV(s) of Consultant (s)
  • At least two examples of previous evaluations carried out.

Job Title: Humanitarian Response Manager

Location: Maiduguri, Borno  
Type of contract: Fixed Term
Contracted hours: 35
Contract length: 1 year
Reports to: Country Director        
Matrix manager: Regional Emergency Manager        
Direct reports: 4      

Role Purpose

  • To take responsibility for the development, management, and coordination of Christian Aid’s response strategy to an emergency situation/appeal in Nigeria.
  • To be responsible for day to day management of the emergency programme, the Rolling plan, grant management, liaison with ACT Alliance and other donors (ECHO, DFID, USAID, etc) including project reporting, monitoring, advocacy and policy work and, representing Christian Aid at external meetings and to the media.

Role Context

  • The key function of the role is to manage emergency programmes and ensure high quality implementation while building and maintaining sound relationships with key stakeholders.
  • The post-holder works with partner organisations to ensure the emergency response is coordinated effectively in line with country strategy and humanitarian policies. The post holder would be responsible for leading a team in delivering humanitarian interventions in Nigeria.
  • The post holder will be a member of the Christian Aid Nigeria Programme and contribute to driving the strategy for the Nigeria country programme.

Key Outcomes

  • Effective emergency projects and programmes delivered with high impact, in line with agreed aims and with funds used for designated purposes.
  • Emergency programmes supervised and managed successfully in compliance with minimum humanitarian standards and in line with financial policies and procedures.
  • Positive relationships maintained and developed with donors, ACT sister agencies and partners through effective communication.
  • Staff recruited, inducted and managed to perform to a high standard and meeting their performance objectives.
  • Strong linkages maintained between partners work and advocacy, communications and fundraising activities in the UK and elsewhere.
  • Emergency and disaster programmes managed and planned and handed over to country programme staff at the appropriate time.

Key Relationships
External:

  • The post-holder will liaise with Donors (ACT, DEC, ECHO, DFID etc). Expected to represent the organization at external meetings and also to the media as and when required. Close relationships with partner organizations developed and maintained.

Internal:

  • As well as working closely with colleagues in the Humanitarian division and Country / Geographic teams, the post-holder will have strong cross organizational relationships with various work groups including advocacy & policy staff.

Decision making:

  • Makes decisions regarding CA appeal funds within agreed parameters and in agreement with line / matrix managers. Leads on recruitment and management of staff in team. Authorisation and signing of payments under the general supervision of the Country Manager, in line with policy and procedures.
  • Proposes action CA should take in its response to the humanitarian crisis or recovery, and makes day-to-day decisions to guide the implementation and smooth running of the humanitarian programme they are managing.
  • This includes making programmatic and administrative adjustments, ensuring rolling plans and budgets are written and presented for agreement, overseeing DEC, ACT and other Christian Aid reporting, and agreeing necessary support to partners.

Analytical skills:

  • The post holder is responsible for overall lead of humanitarian work in a particular country and is expected to work with initiative and innovation, using analytical skills and their own judgement to recommend high level humanitarian programme and funding decisions for the organisation in consultation with a wide range of country team and humanitarian colleagues and partner organisations.

Developing self and others:

  • The post holder is expected to work independently with limited supervision, providing leadership and influencing strategies within the region and ensuring upholding of humanitarian standards and principles by Christian Aid staff and partners.
  • Key skills required are being able to effectively manage from a distance as well as be able to influence decisions of colleagues at a range of seniority levels.

Person Specification
Applied skills/knowledge and expertise:

Essential:

  • Degree or equivalent in relevant technical discipline.
  • Knowledge and experience of emergency relief, rehabilitation and recovery programme issues.
  • Knowledge of global development issues, including policy and advocacy topics and familiarity with emergency problems relevant to country or region.
  • Knowledge of the political, social and economic context of the region and the development issues and challenges it faces.
  • Knowledge of capacity building tools and techniques.
  • Knowledge of Sphere and Red Cross Code of Conduct, awareness of HAP.
  • Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, gender and the livelihoods approaches in relief and recovery.
  • Professional experience living and working in a disaster affected country.
  • Experience of strategic planning and management of large and complex budgets.
  • Relevant experience of emergency project/programme management working with and through local partners.
  • Experience on Public speaking and/or working with the media.
  • Experience of distance management of staff.

Desirable:

  • Relevant post-graduate degree in development or humanitarian discipline.
  • Knowledge of the role of churches and ecumenical organizations in relief and development.
  • Experience of advocacy on development and humanitarian issues.

IT competency required:

  • Intermediate

Competency Profile
LEVEL 3: You are expected to be able to:

Build partnerships:

  • Manage teams or lead projects supportively, involving others in discussing how to take work forward, helping people feel part of the team and treating everyone equally.
  • Influence others to develop shared understanding and work cooperatively and collaboratively towards common goals where there are different personal or organisational agendas.
  • Develop and maintain new relationships with individuals and organisations to further organization’s aim
  • Recognise and value differences in people; be ready to challenge assumptions, beliefs or attitudes in self or others.
  • Manage expectations and adhere to what’s agreed, by doing what you say you’re going to do.

Communicate Effectively:

  • Reflect the needs of different audiences, adapting style, media, timing and pace to communicate effectively.
  • Show understanding of how personal and external factors affect others’ communication style and needs and seek to manage these differences to ensure that all voices are heard.
  • Clarify expectations and anticipate others’ interests and potential issues, to help them get involved in debate and dialogue.

Steward Resources:

  • Accept accountability internally and externally for the effective use of resources.
  • Before using or commissioning new resources, look for ways to achieve more effective outcomes by using existing resources in a new or different way.
  • Manage resources and workloads to ensure your own and others’ goals are achieved.

Deliver Results:

  • Create plans with key milestones and measurable outcomes: track progress and adjust to meet the objectives, ensuring others are aware of changes and reasons for them.
  • Ensure individuals and teams understand and agree to work to the overall goals, specific objectives and quality standards.
  • Make recommendations or decisions in the best interest of the organization, involving others as needed both within and beyond your work area.
  • Be willing to take action or make recommendations or decisions in difficult or ambiguous situations.
  • Commit to your decisions and be accountable for them.
  • Show willingness to adapt if your initial decision did not produce the expected result.

Realise Potential:

  • Demonstrate continuing commitment to your own professional and personal development.
  • Use coaching and mentoring skills to support others to develop.
  • Encourage others to give their best by discussing goals and aspirations and recognising achievement.
  • Provide an appropriate level of supervision according to need; know when to provide help and when to give others space to learn.
  • Give constructive and timely feedback to others on difficult or contentious issues.
  • Deal with poor performance directly and sensitively, seeking appropriate and timely advice and support if needed.

Strive for Improvement:

  • Be open to radical suggestions.
  • Evaluate the benefits and risks of new ideas and ways of working and identify ways to reduce risk.
  • Find and implement ways to better support internal knowledge- and information-sharing.
  • Coach others on dealing with resistance to change.
  • Seek and evaluate a range of viewpoints, internal and external, about how could do things better.

Remuneration
Salary (full time):$55,000





Interview Date
17th January, 2018.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Deadline: 11th January, 2018.

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