LGA TEAM LEAD
Jireh Doo Foundation
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Yobe
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General information
Title: LGA TEAM LEAD
Location: YOBE
Duration: 10 MONTHS
Application deadline 4th March 2023
Number of positions 8
Advert Status Internal and external
Background information
Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a National Non-government organization with over 19 years’ existence and actively intervening in the humanitarian response in the Northeast and other parts of the country since 2013. JDF works in the following thematic areas.
1. Improved response to the humanitarian needs of vulnerable people.
2. Improved gender equality and livelihood support for persons at the community level of young persons, men, and women.
3. Promotion of prevention and treatment in HIV and other health disease burden (Malaria, TB and Diarrhea).
4. Promotion of protection programs for children and youth in Communities that encourages child development and Adolescent empowerment.
5. Promoting good governance and policies
6. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability learning and sharing of information on protection, livelihood support accessible through knowledge and information management.
Jireh Doo Foundation is therefore seeking candidates with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a team lead or project coordinator. Candidates with proven experience in leading Monitoring and evaluation teams are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. The LGA Team lead is responsible for analyzing the situation pertaining to their area and sector of work (in terms of the geopolitical, humanitarian, socio-economic, cultural, legal and protection landscape) by identifying the various entities in operation there, along with the principal issues.
It is therefore his/her responsibility to put forward and develop an operational strategy consistent with people’s needs and using JDF,s standard of operation.
2. Ensure that all activities are properly implemented and monitored.
3. He/she coordinates the actions to be implemented, oversees risk control and is responsible for ensuring the internal reports reach the relevant teams.
4. LGA team lead must liaise with local authorities, civil society in the area where they are working
5. It is also the LGA team lead job to help strengthen relations between JDF, communities of implementation and donor representatives.
6. Supervise and report all JDF’s activity being implemented in the area
7. Prepare the projects work plans, technical and monthly progress reports and any problem in the field and present them to the Programme Manager.
8. Provides general support, guidance, and serves as focal point between the field and the office during project implementation.
9. Ensures that procedures and donor regulations applicable to projects implemented with regards to program, logistics, security, HR, and administration are closely followed.
Qualification and experience
Essential:
1. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
2. Advance computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft office products, email and internet.
3. Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues or projects and use judgements to execute duties and responsibilities.
4. Sensitive of cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections subcontractors, and recipients of assistance
5. Fluency in English and Local languages (written & spoken).
6. Ability to travel within Nigeria
7. Knowledge of health and humanitarian program
8. Team player
9. Ability to work under pressure
10.Demonstrate fairness and impartiality.
11.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
12.Strong commitments to gender equality and social justice, including to the aims and objectives of JDF
13.Ability to work under pressure and commitments to meet deadlines
14.Potential and flexibility of attitude to learn and take on new tasks
Preferable
• Female candidates are preferred.
• Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation of projects in the BAY states.
• Candidates from Yobe state with proven experience and understanding of the local languages and context.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
2. Advanced computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products, email, and the internet.
3. Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues or projects and use judgement to execute duties and responsibilities.
4. Sensitive to cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues
5. Fluency in English and Hausa (written & spoken).
6. Knowledge of health programs.
How to apply
Applications should be in English and include the following attachment:
1. An application letter in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria.
2. Concise and accurate CV. The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
3. State the position for which you are applying as the subject of your application.
Please send your application letter, CV and Academic certificates all in a zip folder by email to apply4jdfjobs@gmail.com by 4th March 2023, clearly indicating position name in the subject line.
We thank applicants for their interest in the position, however; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NOTE: Candidates applying for the above position must note that Reference checks will be done especially on PSEA, Safeguarding and Job qualification/suitability.
THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF DONOR FUNDING
