Chabash Development and Health Initiative (CDHI) is a non-governmental organization dully registered with Nigerian government through Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC/IT NO: 85190). Existing since March 2016, CDHI focuses on improving the quality of life of vulnerable population across communities in North East Nigeria. CDHI operates both in emergency and developmental context and have its programme principally rooted in identifying gaps that affects population or increases vulnerability of population and bridging those gaps through resource base planning and implementation.
CDHI will implement Prevention and treatment of moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) amongst children 6-59 months and Pregnant and Lactating Women through integrated community-based approach using Tom Brown local solution in Affected communities of Michika and Madagali LGAs of Adamawa state, with funding from Nigerian Humanitarian Fund (NHF) – 2021 1st standard allocation.
Job Title: Human Resource Assistant
Location: Michika, Madagali – Adamawa
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 1 year
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and clerical support to HR transactions and processes. Prepare, type, photocopy, and scan employment-related documentation, such as employment contracts, termination letters, salary technical adjustments letters, materials for staff learning and development events, etc.
- Provide support to recruitment process: collecting applications, greeting candidates, setting up tests and interviews, Bridger check, etc.
- Collecting application, process advance payment and ensure all requests are as per the stated guidelines.
- Compile documentation and data perform data entry and data verification on personnel administration transactions (e.g., leave balances, staff attendance, etc.).
- Support maintenance of personnel files, compiling and updating employee records (hard and soft copies)
- Contribute to coordinating logistical arrangements for staff events, such as staff retreats, staff learning and development events (workshops, training), orientations, welcome/farewell parties
- Own the orientation program, running regular sessions throughout the year, regularly evaluate and make improvements to orientation and on-boarding processes for new hire, rehires and transfers.
- Work with the Finance and Admin team on work tool procurement process for new hires and replacement for existing hires
- Provide comprehensive and timely information, clerical, and administrative assistance to meet specific HR service needs that support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable.
- Provide responsive and high-quality service to employees with requests on personnel administration and clerical issues.
Position Requirements
- The HR Assistant WILL be based in Michika.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Development Studies, Social Science, International Studies, Public Administration, or experience in related area
- Must demonstrate a good understanding of contemporary management best practices
- Must have excellent research and facilitation skills
- Excellent people skills.
- Demonstrate high level of initiative, diplomacy, and tact
- Excellent knowledge of computer software – MS Office and Excel especially.
- Must be flexible and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be committed to Action the CDHI’s mission, values, and policies.
- Master’s degree in relevant fields; human resource management, public administration, development studies and other related fields will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 2 years relevant administrative management experience, preferably with an international/national NGO.
- Prior experience in supervising staff in a structured work environment
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: Women are strongly encouraged to Apply
Application Deadline 7th January, 2022.
Job Title: Procurement / Logistics Officer
Location: Michika, Adamawa
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 1 year
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Implement procurement processes and logistics operations for the project, including grants, strictly following all rules and regulations as well as all stipulations established by Nigerian law.
- Review and recommend changes to procurement policies and procedures as required.
- Maintain procurement processes according to CDHI procurement policies.
- Manage/maintain a registry and file system for procurements to allow for efficient document and process audits.
- Maintain the privacy of grantees and vendors.
- Maintain procurement files, including proposals, evaluations, award documents, official contracts, and correspondence on all procurements, following policies and local law.
- Provide training on procurement and delivery of goods and services to program team, grantees, and beneficiaries as it pertains to established protocols by the project and local law.
- Manage account status for all credit accounts established with vendors.
- Supervise and verify the procurement of materials according to the context and or/needs of the beneficiary, community and/or project.
- Management of fleet and logistics related contracts for quality of services offered by outsourced fleet service provider.
- Coordinate transportation, permits, authorizations, insurance, loading and unloading of goods/materials, and financial allocation or related expenses under grants.
- Prepare budgets, solicit quotations, negotiate, conduct analysis, and recommend vendors for delivery of goods and materials to grantees.
- Communicate all delivery schedules corresponding to grant and operations procurements, including the projection of related expenses.
- Verify deliverables are complete and done in a timely manner.
- Design and prepare Terms of Reference and/or technical specifications for materials, goods, and services, for contracts, acquisitions, and procurements, in collaboration with the program team. Ensure presentation of sufficient selection that meets requirements of quality assurance, delivery, and transparency.
- Work with local, national, and international vendors of goods and services to ensure quality, maintain professional distance required to ensure high ethical standards.
- Ensure competitive procurements by attracting potential vendors for the purchase of goods or services either through direct, bid invitation, or other mechanisms that ensure high standards of transparency.
- Designate or participate in evaluation committees for proposals submitted by the various vendors, according to the solicited terms of reference and regulations.
- Verify quality and quantity of products according to the context and/or needs of the beneficiary, community, and/or project.
- Process procurements according to respective rules and regulations.
- Maintain strict control of grant budgets, and financial expenditures.
- Coordinate delivery logistics with program team and/or grantees to obtain the required permits including delivery receipts.
- Perform other tasks, as assigned by the Project manager.
Position Requirements
- The Procurement/Logistics Officer WILL be based in Michika.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement and Management or related field.
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must demonstrate a good understanding of contemporary management best practices
- Must have excellent research and facilitation skills
- Excellent people skills.
- Demonstrate high level of initiative, diplomacy, and tact
- Excellent knowledge of computer software – MS Office and Excel especially.
- Must be flexible and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be committed to Action the CDHI’s mission, values, and policies.
- Master’s degree in relevant fields; supply chain management, business administration or any related field will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience, preferably with an international/national NGO.
- Experience with budgeting and cost analysis.
- Prior donor experience is highly desirable
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to Apply
Note: Women are strongly encouraged to Apply
Application Deadline 7th January, 2022.
Job Title: Security Assistant
Location: Michika, Madagali – Adamawa
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 1 year
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Collection of information regarding safety and security situation in Adamawa states as well as on safety and security issues concerning CDHI.
- Daily tracking and recording of all CDHI vehicle field movements.
- Follow up of any distress calls made by Satellite phone and radio.
- Track staff movement.
- Identify, establish, and manage context-appropriate approaches to assure CDHI facilities are secure.
- Regular contextual updates (weekly/monthly) of staff on security situational reports.
- Work closely with CDHI field teams to ensure all incidents and accidents are followed up with an official written Incident Report, which is then shared with relevant stakeholders and filed appropriately.
- Reports on safety and security issues and fulfil reporting requirements to the Country Office in Maiduguri.
- Provide training(s) that may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Contingency Plans (CPs), Security Management, Incident Reporting, Prevention and Response Mechanisms, Communications (including satellite phones), and risk/threat analysis.
- Responding to security relevant incidents with information gathering and briefing.
- Escort field staff on outreach activities providing security support where necessary.
- Develop, consolidate, and implement security operating procedures and contingency plans.
- Conduct assessment of equipment’s (including vehicles) and organizational assets to ensure equipment integrity.
- Ensure that responsible guardians (Private Security Guards) have the capacities to perform their duties as per the SOPs.
- Conduct monthly safety inspections such as: fire extinguishers, smoke/fire detectors and inspection of CDHI facilities in the State as it pertains to health and safety to ensure staff safety and equipment integrity.
Communication:
- Provide thorough security briefings to CDHI staff and visitors upon arrival in the State.
- Initiate, review, and collate security incident reports for each field site.
- Implement, maintain, and regularly update the CDHI State staff and visitors list, Security Communications Tree and SOPs as needed
- Ensure the communication equipment always functions (HF radio, sat phone, internet, phone lines). Follow-up on any calls made by satellite phone and radio.
Staff and Vehicle Movement:
- In collaboration with the logistics unit, monitor movement and provide security guidance to international and national staff on the current situation in operational areas.
- Daily track and record all CDHI field movement within Adamawa State and Southern Borno. Maintain strong communication to report and record observations, information, and occurrences during staff movement.
- Serve as focal point with drivers during interstate movement by tracking the location of all vehicles and staff and communicate with CDHI Security Focal Points in the country office.
- Regularly conduct 30% field visits to assess field site compliance with safety and security procedure during field activities.
- Ensure vehicle and personal tracking systems are appropriate, fully resourced, and operational
Monitoring and Analysis:
- Collect information regarding politics and security in Adamawa State as well as on safety and security issues concerning CDHI.
- Respond to security relevant incidents with information gathering and inform the Head of Office.
- Undertake continual assessments of equipment (including vehicles) and organizational assets to ensure that minimal conditions for security are met. Prevent loss and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures.
- Ensure that perimeter security staff (guards) have the capacities to perform their duties as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Position Requirements
- The Security Assistant WILL be based in Michika.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Peace & Security Studies, Political Sciences, retired military / Paramilitary Personnel, or related field.
- Stable, moral, reliable, and robust character and a good team-player.
- Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of humor.
- Proven commitment to accountability practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Emails, Skype, Web searches).
- Demonstrable training and capacity building experience.
- Fluency in oral and written English and Hausa (Kanuri Speaking).
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field of community engagement, risk management, safety, and security management in International or National NGO context.
- Professional Certification in security studies an added advantage
- Be a Nigerian National.
- Ability to plan and organize work and write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively (both in writing and verbally).
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: Women are strongly encouraged to Apply
Application Deadline 7th January, 2022.
Job Title: Finance and Admin Officer
Location: Michika, Madagali – Adamawa
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 1 year
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- The Finance and Administrative Officer will provide direct supervision to the admin support assistant and will keep the Head of Operations briefed on the status of all ongoing activities under his/her purview. The Finance and Administrative Officer will also be available to represent, support and consult on issues being handled by the Head of Operations.
Finance / Accounting:
- Ensure that the financial accounting environment in the Office follows CDHI policies and procedures, donor regulations and local legal requirements.
- Work with the Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure the disbursement Requests are in line with the authorization matrix and process them at appropriate level.
- Ensure that the financial accounting environment in the Local Office follows CDHI policies and procedures, donor regulations and local legal requirements.
- Prepare Disbursement Requests for next level authority approvals and process them at appropriate level.
- Keep informed about local fiscal and other financial laws related to taxes and exemptions; inform the Head of Operations and Finance Manager as appropriate.
- Prepare request and send request for Operation staff and for the sub-office for approval
- Assist with the review liquidation requests submitted by partners and ensure the liquidation documentation is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with CDHI and donor requirements.
- Keep informed about local fiscal and other financial laws related to taxes and exemptions; inform the Head of Operations and Finance Manager as appropriate.
Asset Management:
- Develop standards on the efficient use of office equipments including office and telecommunication equipment and overseeing the maintenance contracts for this equipment.
- Provide guidance on the use and maintenance of office equipment (generators, photocopiers etc.) to maximize use and functionality.
- Will make recommendations to the head of admin on items to be disposed of and prepare list of items for auctioning when directed.
Inventory/Asset Management:
He/She will work with the Warehouse officer/assistant to:
- Maintain and update the office’s equipment inventory register. Physically mark all items. Add or delete items as required according to the CDHI/Nigeria and the Agency’s Inventory Policy after due consultation with the Operations Manager
- Send an updated Inventory report on assets over $5000 to Head of Operations every quarter
- Responsible for receiving procured items in collaboration with the Administrative and HR Assistant.
- Will be responsible for the items in the administration store and maintain an up-to-date list of all items.
Office Administration and Management:
- Facilitate effective Coordination, understanding and cooperation between the Operations department and Program Department
- Develop strategies to ensure efficient application of agency resources, minimize wastage and achieve highest standards of stewardship
- Directly supervise the building maintenance and repair for the office and residences
- Provide supervision on couriers to ensure that items documentation (for sent and received items) is carried out properly.
- Conduct due diligence for vendors as part of CDHI procurement committee.
Position Requirements
- The Finance and Admin Officer WILL be based in Michika.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or any Management related course.
- Must have excellent research and facilitation skills
- Excellent people skills.
- Demonstrate high level of initiative, diplomacy, and tact
- Excellent knowledge of computer software – MS Office and Excel especially.
- Must be flexible and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Be committed to Action the CDHI’s mission, values, and policies.
- Master’s Degree in relevant fields; Accounting, any Management course will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant administrative management experience, preferably with an international/national NGO.
- Prior experience in supervising staff in a structured work environment
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
- Must demonstrate a good understanding of contemporary management best practices
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to Apply
Note: Women are strongly encouraged to Apply
Application Deadline 7th January, 2022.
Job Title: Nutrition Assistant
Location: Michika, Madagali – Adamawa
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 1 year
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Facilitate the delivery of the nutrition activities at the field level and provide technical support to HWs and CNMs
- Supporting targeting of beneficiaries; formation and establishment of Care groups; selection of community volunteers and members of community structures.
- Through liaison with the community volunteers provide effective follow up of all cases: particularly tracing of children who are absent from the program, sick children, long stay children, children not gaining weight, and children with social problems… etc.
- Provide key health and nutrition education messages to beneficiaries based on the protocol and guidelines.
- Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission.
- Follow-up and ensure CNMs interact with the beneficiaries properly.
- Provide a daily and weekly CMAM report to the nutrition officer.
- Documents lessons learned in specific technical areas.
- Work closely with care group promoters and lead mothers to ensure all aspects of the program are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the community to health facilities.
- Work closely with CNMs to ensure all children are screened correctly.
- Ensure comprehensive health checks and correct clinical diagnosis at the time of assessment according to the CMAM protocols so that the patient receives appropriate treatment in the relevant program.
- Ensure timely identification of complications, non-responders, and referrals to the SC.
- Ensure correctness, consistence, and completeness of the information in the nutrition registers.
- Ensure adequate availability of all medical and food supplies and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistics.
Position Requirements
- The Nutrition Assistant WILL be based in Michika/Madagali.
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Community Health or other relevant field.
- 1-2 years’ work experience in implementing CMAM, IYCF, and other community-based nutrition activities. Experience in MAM treatment using Tom Brown approach is desirable.
- Ability to speak local languages in Michika and Madagali LGAs will be an added advantage.
- Have previous NGO experience managing mobilization in different interventions (i.e. CBT, WASH, Nutrition) preferably.
- Be committed to Action the CDHI’s mission, values, and policies.
- Master’s degree in relevant fields; Nutrition, Public Health, Community Health will be an added advantage
- Be proficient in the use of computer applications (Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Have excellent team, project management and representation competencies.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to Apply
Note: Women are strongly encouraged to Apply
Application Deadline 7th January, 2022.
Job Title: Nutrition Project Manager
Location: Michika, Madagali – Adamawa
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 1 year
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct/update situation analysis of the nutrition situation for the development, design, and management of nutrition related programs/projects.
- Update tracking tool to monitor programme screening based data on acute malnutrition, collect health facility-based disease surveillance reports and update morbidity reporting tool for assigned health facilities/LGAs.
- Participate with M&E team in supervision of data collection for nutrition and health assessments.
- Liaise with nutrition and health assistants for accessing community support group database, health facility database on a regular basis and updating overall health facility-based activities.
- Facilitate quarterly review meetings/workshops with respective government health managers at State/LGA level.
- Regularly report and coordinate with line supervisor regarding challenges, issues faced in the field for timely and appropriate decision-making.
- Ensure regular contact with SMoH service providers and LGA health authorities to receive service delivery report in a timely manner.
- Conduct ongoing capacity assessment of health workers on CMAM services delivery, reproductive health service delivery, vaccination etc. and review the training needs and/or coaching needs.
- Support the SNO/NE Nutrition sector in organizing LGA based coordination meeting.
Position Requirements
- The Nutrition Project Manager WILL be based in Michika.
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, community health or other relevant field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in implementing CMAM, IYCF, and other community-based nutrition activities. Experience in MAM treatment using Tom Brown approach is desirable.
- Fluent in English and Hausa languages.
- Have previous NGO experience managing mobilization in different interventions (i.e. CBT, WASH, Nutrition) preferably.
- Be committed to Action the CDHI’s mission, values, and policies.
- Master’s degree in relevant fields; Nutrition, Public Health, Community Health will be an added advantage
- Be proficient in the use of computer applications (Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Have excellent leadership, coordination, team, budget, project management and representation competencies.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to Apply
Note: Women are strongly encouraged to Apply
Application Deadline 7th January, 2022.
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