Savings Internal Lending Committee (SILC) Specialist at Catholic relief services

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Savings Internal Lending Committee (SILC) Specialist
Job Ref Code: SILC181018
Job Location: Yola, Adamawa
Band: 7
Department: Agriculture
Reports To: Agriculture and Livelihoods Adviser

Project Background

• With donor support from USAID, Catholic Relief Services (CRS/Nigeria), as subgrantees to International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) and in partnership with the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Development Derivative, Borno State Agricultural Development program and Adamawa State Agricultural Development Program will implement the Feed the Future Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity Project; a sustainable agriculture-led economic growth; strengthened resilience among people and systems; and a well-nourished population, especially among women and children in targeted locations of Borno and Adamawa states.

Job Summary

• The SILC Specialist will be responsible for supporting the SILC component of the project in Adamawa and Borno states. S/he will also manage the SILC component of the project with a focus on mentoring and coaching of the SILC field agents and supervisors. S/he will ensure that all activities related to SILC in the northeast are implemented according to agreed standards and protocols. S/he will also provide general support to recovery and resilience programming in the northeast. S/he will report to the Agriculture and Livelihoods Adviser but maintain dotted line relationship with the Program Manager, Adamawa state.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Proactively contribute to strategic thinking on SILC issues for Feed the Future Nigeria Integrated Agriculture Activity program implementation.
• Oversee the development/review and timely implementation of SILC project work plans and activities, by ensuring the active engagement of all partner organizations
• Provide direct technical assistance to implementing partners to ensure technical soundness and high quality SILC programming.
• Develop technical tools and materials to support SILC projects in the early recovery and resilience programs portfolio.
• Promote the project and the SILC PSPs (Paid Service Providers) to community stakeholders
• Lead the recruitment/replacement process for field agents in the northeast
• Lead the training of field agents on SILC methodology
• Monitor, coach and provide feedback to FAs to develop their skills
• Ensure the quality of SILC groups through regular field visits and spot checks
• Organize and facilitate project events with local leaders, agents and groups, as needed
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of agent reporting
• Review data collection forms and MIS reports and act to improve project performance.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in Business Management, Cooperative Management, Agricultural Economics or development studies
• Three years of working experience in development or savings and loans programs – including focus on at least one of the following sectors – income generation and livelihoods
• Previous experience with working with local partners (capacity building)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent training and facilitation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with participatory methods and partnerships
• Excellent English language oral and written communication skills
• Fluency in Hausa language as well as experience with northern Nigerian communities.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: Agriculture and Livelihoods Adviser, Ag-Livelihoods Program Manager, MEAL team, Integrated Agriculture Activity component 2 team lead, and other team leads
• External: Project consortium staff, government workers, community leaders.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should download the "Application Form" below and send with a detailed Resume as one document in PDF to: vacancies.ne.nigeria@crs.org indicating position being applied for and the Job Ref Code as the subject of the application.

Click here to download Application Form (MS Word)

Note: These positions are contingent upon the availability of funding

Job Position: Psychosocial Support (PSS) Worker
Job Location: Mafa, Borno State

General Objective

• The primary function of the position is to carry out an array of age and gender appropriate psychosocial support group activities for children and adolescent whose life skill and social skills will be developed through appliance of participatory non-formal and informal educaton methodologies, creative and artistic activities, movement, games and sports.
• The activities will be well-integrated into Northeastern Nigerian protection system and humanitarian coordination practices and guidelines.
• The activities will be carried out in Borno State areas according to the evolving needs of the project.
• Therefore the post holder is required to accept workplace flexibility.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Conduct supportive and relevant non-formal and informal education activities to promote leaners mental health and psychosocial well-being while simultaneosly promoting effective learning
• Encourage boys and girls of different ages to establish school-based child club and youth club and provide support in the process
• Engaging children and adolescent in activities and functuioning of child clubs and youth clubs
• Conduct specific child-focused activities for psychosocial well-being and building resiliency by ensuring a variety of activities that include active games, sports, expressive/creative activities, life skills, educational activities;
• Mobilize children, adolescent boys and girls from the child clubs and youth clubs to launch community service project that suit their interest, promote their psychosocial well-being and create an opportunity for their direct social engagement at community level;
• Conduct emotional group support sessions for caregivers;
• Under the supervision of the PSS team leader, support identification, training and mentoring of focal points teachers for safe identification and referral of cases of children in psychosocial distress and/or at risk.
• Conduct awareness sessions and events on child protection issues and issues affecting the protection and well-being of children;
• Support and empower children and caregivers in accessing and benefitting from services and activities that enhance their integration within the host community;
• Provide basic counseling sessions to support children and their caregivers to better cope with difficulties, distress and enhance their resiliency;
• Identify vulnerable children and adults in a need of protection or support and conduct referral to the case management team;
• Establish and maintain positive and efficient relations with target beneficiaries, community members, partner’s staffers and all the other key actors;
• Make sure to have material available for the activities at all times and ensure that at the end of the day the material is securely stored;
• Seek for synergies to optimize resources and time and strengthening services for the beneficiaries whenever possible;
• Prepare weekly activity schedule, keep record of newly registered beneficiaries, fill beneficiaries daily’s attendance lists and other reports as required by the line manager/PSS Officer and ensure accuracy and timely submission;
• Under the guidance of the PSS Team Leader, conduct participatory monitoring activities to collect beneficiaries’ feedback and opinions on the quality and satisfaction of activities;
• Provide supervision, mentorship and guidance to PSS volunteers and animator volunteers;
• Participate in surveys and data collection when required;
• Perform any other job-related duties as requested by the line manager.

Child Protection:

• Promote inclusion and equal access for every child, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and at-risk children;
• Identify potential cases of children victims and/or at heightened risk of violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect and any other child protection concern or threat and report to the Case Worker;
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding information and data of beneficiaries at all times;
• Ensure Tdh Child Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection Minimum Standards are mainstreamed through all the programmatic activities;
• Report serious cases of abuse committed against children to the Child Protection Project Manager. Strict confidentiality must be respected.

Coordination & Representation:

• Coordinates with other Tdh sectors to ensure implementation of standardized activities and with other departments (programme and support) of Tdh Nigeria as necessary
• Represent Tdh project in fora and meetings held at site level in her/his field of expertise.

Other:

• Fully comply with Tdh Code of Conduct and ensure Child Safeguarding Policy is upheld at all times
• Ensure adherence to Tdh standards and quality requirements in all the project activities.

Mandatory Requirements

• Language Skills: Fluent in local languages and in English (speaking/reading/writing).
• Education Degree: University degree In Social Work, Social Studies, Psychology, Education or any other related discipline
• Work experience: Minimum 1 year experience in the field of child protection / protection/education/SGBV/ PSS
• Knowledge & skills: Excellent analytical and writing skills, creative thinking
• Computer skills: Good knowledge of the MS office software.
• Other: Knowledge of protection systems in Northeastern Nigeria/ Excellent knowledge of protection issues and best practices / Previous experience in drafting PSS activity plans and structured plans of recreational activities is highly desirable / Previous experience in working with youth target groups is of a benefit.

Assets:

• Other knowledge: Acquaintance with NGO' rules, procedures and regulations; Acquaintance with the Child Protection Minumim Standards

Interest:

• Work in relief or development sector
• Strong motivation to help people in needs
• Transversal skills
• Honest and trustworthy
• Reliable, rigorous and well organized
• Motivated and dedicated to his/her job
• Ability to take initiative to deal with difficulties encountered in daily work
• Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation
• Autonomy, neutrality, hard worker
• Able to manage stress and pressure
• Able and willing to learn to extend his/her scope of work
• Able to manage priorities, take initiatives and work without constant supervision

Interested and qualified candidates should submit copies of updated CV, Letter of Motivation and National ID card and reference contacts to: tdh.jobs.nigeria@gmail.com

Note

• The position must be clearly indicated on the application.
• Only candidates who meet the selection criteria will be conducted.
• This position is open to Nigerian national only.

values of Integrity, Efficiency and Fairness. Adherence to stringent ethical standards, make Riddle capable of optimally satisfying the needs of its clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Executive Personal Assistant
Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The position of executive pa to the Managing direction is primarily responsible for planning and co-ordination of the MD’s activities, documentation and record keeping and ensuring effective liaison and communications with internal and external stakeholders as necessary.
• This role is key to the effectiveness of the office of the Managing Director.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain current database of key business contacts, employees and other stakeholders following business documentation policy
• Documentation and archiving of information
• Record keeping and information maintenance
• Report writing, updates minutes of all key meetings attended by the MD
• Ordering of parts, items as recommended by the MD
• Liaison correspondence on behalf of the MD
• Management of the MD’s calendar and appointments
• Support resource for Sales development and marketing activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration
• Very competent in enterprise resource planning tools, preferably SAP and MS Office packages
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
• Ability to work under pressure and very flexible working conditions
• Targeted, independent working method
• Excellent communication skills.
• Competence (in order of importance):
• Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Computer Literacy - competent in the use of Microsoft tools e.g. MS project, word, Power point and Excel
• Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
• Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.