Current Job Opportunities at FHI 360, 14th March, 2019

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

 

Job Title: Field Coordinator

Requisition: 2019200491
Location: Damasak, Borno
Job Type: Full time
Supervisor: Response Coordinator

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. FHI360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
  • FHI360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions.

Basic Functions:

  • The Field Coordinator will be responsible for managing and coordinating field site operations, facilities, supplies and support services and ensuring the public and staff areas of the office premises are kept in good order so as to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency and the optimal use of facilities.
  • S/he will manage field site staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate all field site operations including all logistical support for program activities and ensure that all facilities at the field site run efficiently.
  • Supervise field site staff.
  • Update the Response Coordinator & Maiduguri Response Team on all program activities.
  • Contribute to planning and coordination of field activities.
  • Plan and organize ordering and stocking of program materials.
  • Coordinate and ensure effective and smooth management of the car parking space at the field site.
  • Oversee the upkeep, rehabilitation and maintenance of facilities including the physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, and related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventive maintenance programs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Logistics or related field with 5-7 years of relevant experience.
  • Or MS/MA degree in Business Administration, Logistics or related field with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
  • Familiarity with donor-funded procurement rules and regulations is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff and recipients of assistance.
  • Good analytical, numerical and problem solving skills.
  • Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
  • Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
  • Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.
  • Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical values at all times.
  • Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
  • Written and oral fluent communication in Hausa and English.

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.


Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 

Job Title: Technical Officer, Media & Communications

Requisition: 2018202540
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full time
Supervisor: Communications & Reporting Coordinator

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, Nutrition and Protection interventions

Basic Function

  • The Technical Officer-Media and Communications will work closely with the Communications & Reporting Coordinator in the creation and delivery of memorandums, organizational materials and announcements, donor and external success stories, events and other deliverables pertaining to organizational communications.
  • Focuses on developing and delivering clear, concise and coordinated organizational messaging across multiple communications vehicles and on fostering opportunities for dialogue between staff and leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Works with Communications & Reporting Coordinator in researching and writing a broad range of communications that promote the activities of the organization such as success stories, press releases, photo journals, videos and donor presentations.
  • Provides publicity and promotional support for special events and community outreach activities.
  • Works with Communications & Reporting Coordinator to develop and implement communications and public relations strategies to promote and publicize a variety of humanitarian projects, services and programs.
  • Prepares a variety of promotional and informational materials including articles, blog posts, bulletins, pamphlets, video and other related media material.
  • Provides photography support for all reports and communications materials.
  • Lay out Hausa and Kanuri versions of program publications and IEC materials.
  • Work collaboratively with the in-house originators of the work ensuring that all designs are appropriate for the publication.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • BS/BA in Journalism and/or graphic design-related field with 5 – 7 years of relevant experience in design work in print and electronic settings.
  • Or MS/MA degree in graphic design-related field with 3 – 5 years relevant experience in design work in print and electronic settings.
  • Skilled in word processing and graphic design software packages, preferably MAC-based software, such as Adobe Web/Design Collection, Final Cut Pro, Maya 3D
  • Skilled in programming languages such as PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
  • Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
  • Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) is required.
  • Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is desired.
  • A sound understanding of humanitarian assistance programming is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

  • Knowledge of principles, theories and methods of communications, public relations, and journalism.
  • Strong understanding of FHI 360 and donor IEC and branding policies.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent video and photography skills.
  • Ability to write, edit, and develop all facets of a publication.
  • Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff and recipients of assistance.
  • Ability to regularly travel to field sites to document program activities.
  • Ability to write effectively for the appropriate audience.
  • Well-developed computer skills.
  • With minimal supervision, manage high volume of workflow.
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues related to emergency response programs.
  • Relevant local language skills are preferred.
  • Experience working with external print vendors is preferred.
  • Skilled in word processing and graphic design software packages, preferably PC-based software, such as Quark, Quark Express, Page Maker, and Microsoft Publisher desirable.

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.

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

 

Job Title: Technical Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation

Requisition: 2018202540
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Full time
Supervisor: Technical Advisor, M&E

Basic Function

  • The Technical Officer (M&E), under the supervision of the Technical Advisor, M&E, is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for the state offices.
  • The Technical Officer (M&E) will work with others in the country office and field offices to ensure that field monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate, of high quality, and meet the donor and project’s M&E needs.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • PH.D degree in public health, nutrition, demography, statistics, or related field, with emphasis on quantitative analysis, with 1 to 3 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for IYCF/Nutrition and other Global Health Initiatives.
  • Or MPH or MS/MA in public health, nutrition, demography, statistics, or relevant degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for IYCF/Nutrition and other Global Health Initiatives.
  • Or BS/BA in statistics, pharmacy, microbiology, monitoring and evaluation or in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for IYCF/Nutrition and other Global Health Initiatives.
  • Familiarity with Nigerian public and private sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

  • Knowledge of nutrition, health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
  • Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for IYCF/Nutrition and other Global Health Initiatives.
  • Knowledge of nutrition, health, or reproductive and sexual health programming in developing countries.
  • Knowledge of Nigerian community and clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding IYCF/Nutrition
  • 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.
  • Well developed report writing skills
  • High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
  • Well-developed computer skills.
  • Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work with the country office, zonal-level M&E staff and government counterparts to provide support and guidance on program/project monitoring and evaluation activities and on the donor and Government of Nigeria reporting requirements.
  • Provide support to the sites in the zones and state offices, including interacting with site and State Program Managers, M&E focal points, M&E officers of FMOH/SMOH, NHMIS/SHMIS, LGA M&E and Nutrition Officers, and other Implementing Agencies/subgrantees and local research groups on needs and ensuring that these parties understand and can support these requirements.
  • Support the A&T Nigeria team to integrate IYCF into programs across the supported states, support sub-grantees and the states in their indicator reporting and data collection strategies, activities, analysis and reporting formats.
  • Work with state offices and local partners to support implementation researches, community monitoring rapid assessment and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, and adherence to complete, correct and timely reporting.
  • Help interpret and disseminate data on IYCF from supported states and ensure the results are reported to clients and partners in alignment with the overall A&T and GON M&E system.
  • Contribute to the design and technical development of monitoring and evaluation initiatives at national and state level. Provide related capacity building support (TA and training) in strategic collection and used of IYCF data at zonal and state level.
  • Conduct routine monitoring visits to state offices and project sites, including the conduct of data quality assessments (DQAs) using official tools; assist in the preparation of monthly reports, and provide supportive supervision.
  • Help ensure that the quality of program/project activities adheres to SOPs by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to ensure quality of all program interventions, including M&E tools logistics and management.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of the computerized data capture of program activities, including DHIS2.0 and provides technical assistance and training to the staff at the state offices responsible for data entry and management. Provide technical assistance to M&E officers of FMOH/SMOH, NHMIS/SHMIS, LGA M&E and Nutrition Officers, and other Implementing Agencies/subgrantees in integrating IYCF data into the national HMIS.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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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