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Chemonics seeks a regional food security specialist - livelihoods (RFSS/L) for the ongoing USAID-funded Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) project in West Africa. FEWS NET is a leading global provider of objective, evidence-based information and analysis of food security, early warning of threats to food security, and food assistance decision-support involving the understanding of livelihoods and household economies. The project uses the household economy approach to provide a basic context for integrated food security analysis.
The RFSS/L will work in close collaboration with FEWS NET's home-office technical team and regional and country teams, as well as with national, regional, and global partners, to design, execute, coordinate, and support livelihoods and household economy approach related activities in the region.

Job Title: Regional food security specialist - livelihoods

Location
Abuja

Job Field
NGO, Non-Profit

Job Summary
The RFSS/L will work under the direct supervision of the regional technical manager RTM and in close collaboration with the livelihood advisor based in Washington, D.C., and may be required to supervise technical assistants and short-term consultants and act as interim RTM when delegated by the RTM. The RFSS/L will assist the RTM in providing technical oversight for national technical managers of the region. The RFSS/L will travel intensively within the West Africa region; some international travel in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the United States may be required. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report on the status of food security and livelihoods
• Support the FEWS NET national office to maintain a knowledge base composed of, at a minimum, livelihood zone profiles, subnational seasonal monitoring calendars, and technical databases relevant to maintain livelihoods profiles and/or baselines
• Assist the RTM in maintaining relevant regional technical databases built from input from national offices and from regional partners
• Provide technical coverage according to the regional seasonal monitoring plans
• Collaborate with the RTM to provide high-quality and effective early warning of threats to food security and mitigate food insecurity and prevent food crises through the effective communication of actionable food security analysis
• Fulfill monthly reporting requirements including drafting food security outlooks and updates and providing regular briefings to the U.S. government and other partners
• Contribute to remote monitoring of non-presence countries in the region, including directly carrying out remote monitoring activities
• Work with the RTM to ensure current and accurate information on the regional page of the FEWS NET website
• Collaborate with relevant partners working on livelihood issues to build and strengthen a network of livelihoods monitoring and analysis in the context of FEWS NET's network development strategy
• Provide guidance and ad hoc technical assistance to the region and to the project in livelihoods, household economy approach, and food security analysis
• Design, coordinate, and implement technical activities to maintain and update the livelihoods knowledge base for the region
• Support national offices to collect, archive, analyze, and share food security data and information
• Assist the RTM in executing technical activities including regional scenario development, livelihoods analyses, and other areas of food security analysis
• Collaborate with regional and international partners in food security monitoring and analysis through the implementation of the Integrated Phase Classification (IPC) protocols and other IPC compatible tools that include the Cadre Harmonisé, vulnerability assessments, and chronic food insecurity assessments
• Coordinate with the RTM to design and implement capacity strengthening activities in the region, focusing on building livelihoods analysis skills
• Collaborate with the Washington, D.C.-based team and the RTM to transfer knowledge and provide short-term training to strengthen the capacity of country teams to understand the livelihoods context and functioning of household economies and to monitor, analyze, and report on livelihoods changes or coping that influence food security outcomes
• Contribute to other FEWS NET information products required regionally and by the Washington, D.C.-based technical team
• Contribute to FEWS NET methods development and testing
• Participate in strategic planning for the region, assist the RTM in coordinating regional activities, and oversee livelihoods activities in the region
• Contribute to the identification of priority country and areas where updates to the livelihoods knowledge base is needed to improve food security analysis, and work with the Washington, D.C.-based team and the RTM to implement the needed updates
• Coordinate with the RTM to develop and maintain strong collaborative relations, both formal and informal, with USAID missions, representatives, U.S. Embassy technical contacts, U.N. agency representatives, government ministries, and key international NGOs to facilitate technical exchanges, promote consensus building, and resolve any potential conflicts
• Liaise with regional partners in exchange of information and promote a dialogue on livelihoods issues pertaining to food security, early warning, and preparedness
• Contribute to activities undertaken outside FEWS NET that aim to enhance capabilities in livelihoods monitoring and analysis, early warning, and food assistance decision support
• Collaborate with regional partners to enhance the quality and impact of livelihoods work
• Work with USAID missions to support broad food security efforts including Feed the Future programs

1. Master's degree in a discipline relevant to the work of FEWS NET, such as agricultural economics, agronomy, nutrition, climatology, anthropology, or social geography required
2. Minimum five years of relevant experience required in early warning, food security information systems and food security analysis, as well as other related fields such as markets and trade, agroclimatology, nutrition, agricultural sciences, field assessments, and IPC, Cadre Harmonisé
3. Minimum two years of experience required in application of livelihoods and household economy approach analytical frameworks
4. Excellent computer skills required
5. West Africa national citizenship, residency required
6. GIS applications and mapping skills preferred
7. Experience working in a regional capacity preferred
8. Experience working with the IPC or Cadre Harmonisé preferred
9. Quantitative research methods skills preferred
10. Presentation or training skills preferred
11. Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
12. Intermediate professional spoken and written communication skills in English​ and excellent spoken and written communication skills in French required

The Economic Community of West US States-ECOWAS is a regional grouping with 15 Member States in West Africa three landlocked and one island with a population of about 300 million with an annual economic growth rate of around 6%. The ECOWAS Commission is one of the eight Regional Economic Communities supporting the US Union to coordinate the implementation of continental and regional integration and development programmes in the West US region.

Job Title: Operations Specialist

Location
Lome, Togo

Functional
Admin, Secretary

Job Detail
ECOWAS has studied the feasibility of a regional food security reserve ASSR, intended only for emergency operations in the event of cyclical food crises.
The proposal to create an ASSR was adopted by the ECOWAS Agriculture Ministers in September 2012 and by the Heads of State in February 2013; thus, the 42nd regular session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS held in Yamoussoukro, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, adopted an additional act establishing a regional food security reserve, and instructed the Commission to take the suitable measures to its actual start.
On this basis, the Commission has worked to mobilize its international financial partners to supplement this allocation.
The European Union was willing to support ECOWAS in the implementation of the reserve and to consider the support to be implemented as part of a project in line with the region's decisions.
The proposed project aims to support ECOWAS in the implementation of its regional food security strategy storage, based on complementarity, subsidiarity between three lines of defence to address these repetitive food crises: Stocks close, national stocks, and finally, a regional food security reserve for regional solidarity to play in a major food crisis.
The goal is to help respond effectively to food crises and strengthening the resilience of households in a perspective of sustainable regional security and food sovereignty, through the promotion of food reserve systems at different levels of urgency.
The project is funded by the European Union and will be implemented through centralized management with the French Development Agency, the Spanish Agency of International Cooperation for Development.

Functional Responsibilities

• Under the command responsibility of the Head of UTGR, it will coordinate its procurement activities, quality control, storage, retrieval with the objectives set through the mission and principles governing the reserve, the technical and administrative monitoring of the Reserve activities, planning and programming activities.
• Technically, these tasks entrusted to it:

• Ensuring the proper management of the reserves stored in the different basins
• Ensure the preparation of inventory purchase contracts
• Ensure magazining through local control cabinets
• Ensure the good quality of products purchased by requiring all required certificates
• Ensure the payment of suppliers and service providers, logistics and storage
• Ensure stock rotation by identical replacement procedure
• Provide periodic reports production activities
• Make a watch on the prices suppliers
• Organize periodic audits of stored stocks and storage conditions in the identified basins
• Maintain an inventory accounting system, input-output, inventory values.

• Prepare the organization of purchasing and storage plan
• To approve the plan by the governance bodies
• Ensure the selection of local control cabinets
• Ensure the implementation of the annual plan of control and the availability of reports
• Ensure the preparation of purchase contracts, storage and logistics

• To experience the prevention and management of food crises devices and early warning systems for collecting and analyzing data from national statistical services and international
• A experience with intersectoral approach to vulnerable populations resilience issues
• Good knowledge of sector policies implemented in Sahelian Africa and in coastal countries, and excellent analytical information on all topics related to resilience, agriculture, livestock and food, health, education, water and sanitation, social protection
• A proven ability animation and teamwork
• A experience in purchasing, procurement and inventory management
• A good knowledge of ECOWAS purchasing procedures, or any other organization of international scope

• Higher diploma equivalent to a BAC,4 in Finance, Logistics Management, Audit or Business Management or related field with 5 years experience
• Higher diploma equivalent to a BAC +5 in Finance, Logistics Management, Audit or Business Management or related field with 3 years of professional experience

• Having 5 years of professional experience and a first experience in security or food chains
• Have a good knowledge of food safety and nutrition policies

• Being fluently bilingual in French and English, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of Portuguese would be an asset

• Have the nationality of a member state of ECOWAS or CILSS member States not members of ECOWAS
• Enjoy their civic rights and be of good character.

College Planning:
How many colleges should I apply to?

Applying for colleges is similar to standing in line at the world’s largest food court in the mall. There are so many choices. One place may serve your favorite food, but it’s incredibly pricey. You can afford this one, but the food isn’t what you’re hungry for. And there’s a lot of generic burger joints in between the two. And to make matters worse, each place has a limited amount of food to serve, so you’re not guaranteed to get something even if you can pick which line to stand in. So you wait there with your tray, lost in a sea of choices…

How many colleges should you apply to? A common answer is 6-8, with 3 being the lowest and 20 being the highest (that I’ve heard). The truth is, there really isn’t a set answer. The formula behind each suggestion, however, makes sense, even at the base 3 school level.

Reach or Long Shot Universities: apply to at least one college you’re interested in but are below their admission standards. These are high-end schools with long-standing reputations (either as being old, traditional universities or as producing “the best” graduates in a chosen field). They generally have high test-score requirements and difficult application processes that make it uncertain anyone will get in, even those who score perfectly and are the valedictorian of their high schools.

Match or Mid-Level Universities: apply to at least one college that you are well suited for and fall in the average of admission standards. These schools are ones that fit what you want to do with your degree, they fit your personality and lifestyle; they have high standards and strong reputations, but they’re not impossible to afford or get into.

Safety or Assured Universities: apply to at least one college that you are almost guaranteed to be accepted into because you are above their aver
age admission standards. These are usually basic level state schools. They’ll generally have low tuition and be on the lower end of the admission standards, meaning people with low test scores can get in. There is no shame in attending these Safety Schools. In fact, sometimes, it’s the best option, especially for first-generation college students because it allows them to experience college life. If you have low grades that hinder you from going to a higher-level school or earning scholarships and loans to help you pay for higher level schools, then go to a safety school for a year or so and consider transferring later.

Some students have known their whole lives that they would go to college – money wasn’t an option, there’s family history of it occurring, etc, so perhaps a 3 school application process works for them. But more and more students are graduating high school and going off to college as first-generation college students, so they don’t necessarily have the same familiarity with colleges and applications. If this is you, then consider the 6-8 option, with 2-3 schools in each level of Reach, Match and Safety universities. Applying to more schools lets you see the diversity of affordability, enrollment options and financial aid so that you can make a better decision.

Applying to 10 or more schools, however, can be overkill. Yes, statistically the more schools you apply to, the better your odds of getting accepted, but it also means the harder your decision may be on which one to attend. Being able to narrow down your options means that you are critically looking at each school to decide which one will be the best fit for your personality, abilities and desires in terms of what you plan to do with your degree. Limiting the number of applications you send by careful choice and consideration of the universities also means that you become familiar with those institutions. You understand what they require, expect and cost so you know that, if accepted, you could attend that university.

Applying to a large number of schools also has other problems than just repeating that feeling of standing in the buffet line and not knowing which to choose when you get to the counter. There is a cost involved. Safety schools generally don’t have application fees, but several colleges do. Some universities have application fees of $60 or more. There may also be extra testing costs –different schools may require you to take something beyond the ACT/SAT to apply (such as the GRE or Single-Subject GRE). And these tests usually allow you to freely report your scores to 5 schools – after that, an extra-reporting fee is charged.

You also have to take into account the time involved. Even with streamlined, online application processes, or application services, like The Common Application (to be discussed below), you have to commit a great deal of time to applications. Several universities want personal essays or communication about why you feel you’d be a good match for the school or what made you want to apply to their institution. To truly make an impact in these essays/letters, you need to know the schools. You need to be able to speak in specifics. That level of personalization takes time and, when dealing with 10 or more applications, can become exhausting. This is one way to narrow down your number of applications – ask yourself: how many of these schools am I willing to devote the time to that is necessary for a solid application? If some of the schools don’t merit your time, then don’t apply to them.

I mentioned application services, like The Common Application. This is a non-profit service that allows students to fill out one, common standardized first-year application form and then submit it to any number of colleges. To date, The Common Application can send student applications to over 400 universities and colleges, including all three levels of schools discussed above and even some international offerings. For those just starting out with college applications, such a service can help stream-line the time spent on application materials. If you’re interested, you can check them out at: https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Default.aspx.

Whether you decide to apply to 3, 6 or 10 schools, the important thing is that you have made these decisions logically and carefully. Don’t just toss your application out into the wind without doing any research about these universities to see if you even want to go there. That kind of decision making is what has you winding up at the buffet line with the slimy, day-old green Jell-O nobody else wanted. That’s not how you want to start your college career.

We are a leading Group of Schools full boarding located on the outskirts of Lagos State looking for focused, energetic, results-driven, committed and experienced individuals, who are willing to live around Mowe/Ofada axis, to fill the following full-time positions;

Job Title: Catering Kitchen Supervisor

Location
Lagos

Job Field
Catering, Confectionery, Hospitality, Hotel, Restaurant

Minimum Requirements
Work experience in college/university environment

Ability to multitask

• Above secondary school graduation and 7 years of experience in catering or related food service area, degree, NCE or combination of experience and higher education or a diploma in a catering subject. Health and safety or food hygiene qualifications are crucial
• Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral format.
• Knowledge of food preparation, presentation and customer service
• Must not be above 45 years

At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

Job Title: Senior Scientist

Location
Lagos

Job Field
Agriculture, Agro-Allied, Manufacturing, Medical, Health, Safety

Job Summary
This position will be responsible for developing the functional excellence in the area of technical consumer research with strong skills in the area of exploration to assess and translate the unarticulated needs of the consumer into sustainable solutions for the future. They need to possess a solid understanding of the macro-drivers and consumer trends that that are impacting the US consumer in order to help shape the future of TCCC as well as a understanding of beverages and beverage product development.
In the future, this position will be responsible for the project management of sensory and consumer research including the design, test preparation and execution of studies in support of research and development. Specifically, the senior scientist will determine appropriate research methodologies, coordinate tests, interpret results and provide recommendations, reporting results orally and in written documentation.

Skills
This individual should possess the ability to speak the language of Big Data by leveraging insights from multiple data sources (Social, Technological, Economic, Environmental and Political forces) to help connect facts that will drive future innovation for that region.
Demonstrate the ability to leverage exploratory research to tap into consumers at a much deeper level and quantify those learnings for action.
Exhibit a curiosity for people and what motivates their behavior and the ability to link those insight to business and technology
Good communication skills including ability to write concise, informative reports and verbally present complex technical information and unarticulated consumer needs to non-technical audiences. Ability to listen and identify project objective and influence research plan.
Must be an effective influence manager capable of getting the clients and/or business to do the right research at the right time thereby increasing the client’s success rate.
Must be proficient at working with numbers from surveys and data in the form of statistics.
Possess the skills necessary to look beyond the obvious to see how data and facts can be linked together to create more meaningful conclusions.

Functional Competencies

• Proficient knowledge in the area of quantitative research which involves the design and implementation of quantitative sensory and consumer research studies, including creation of the research design, implementation and data gathering, data analysis, and trend analysis, interpretation, implications and next steps.
• Sound knowledge of product development and the R&D process associated with the food and beverage industry.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical risk assessment used to identify, evaluate and mitigate project risks with a strong working knowledge of franchise and opportunity risk profiles.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of experimental designs including two-level factorials and optimization strategies, data management, qualitative research techniques and research-on-research applications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the process of leading others as a result of expertise in specific area of discipline. This includes serving as a technical mentor and resources for others.
• Sound knowledge of sensory and consumer testing techniques and principles including a deep understanding of descriptive analysis DA and the relationship to consumer data to identify sensory drivers of consumer liking.
• Working knowledge of statistics including the appropriate use of statistical techniques to analyze and interpret data including parametric and non-parametric methods, ANOVA, and modeling tools and the design of experiments DOE.

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or equivalent with either a major in sensory science, behavioral psychology or social sciences.
• Minimum of 8 years of work experience
• Drives Innovative Business Improvements: Develops new insights into solutions that result in organizational improvements; promotes a work environment that fosters creative thinking, innovation and rational risk-taking.

As we enter the new year, everyone is thinking about how they can live better…including college students. You don’t have to create a difficult,multi-tiered resolution to see the results of living healthier. With a bit of planning and determination, college students can start the springsemester off on the right foot, enjoying more energy and clearer focus when classes resume.
Eat Better
Everyone has heard of the dreaded Freshman 15, but if you did put on a few pounds last semester, you don’t need to just be resigned to living with them and maybe adding to them. Universities are wising up about supplying nutritional, healthy food options for students. Plan to belly up to the salad bar more often next semester and skip the fried food steam tables. Use that little fridge for storing pre-cut veggies and fruits instead of left-over Chinese and Hot Pockets. Planning ahead by keeping easy-to-grab healthy snacks around will make eating better much easier once the semester really gears up.
Sleep Better
Pulling all-nighters is not a badge of honor, like some college students believe. Studies show that being consistently sleep deprived affects your brain and body even more than having several beers. It slows reaction times and blurs your ability to make good choices. Make an action plan for next semester now. Pull out that planner and prepare it for the upcoming semester. Block out your class and work schedules and then section off times for studying so that it isn’t left to the last minute, meaning that you will have to live on just a few hours of sleep a night.
Exercise Better
When you think of exercise, you may think of hours spent in the student rec center sweating away. And, while accessing the gym that you already pay for in your college fees is a smart idea, you can easily build more exercise into your day doing things you already do. Take the stairs instead of the elevator and walk to that class across campus instead of taking the bus. Find other ways to add steps to your daily life. Once you do this and recognize how much better you feel with those endorphins flying around in your system, you may find yourself scheduling time to get to the student rec center more often too.
Drink Better
No, I don’t mean switching to micro-brews. I mean, drink more water. Many students have switched from soda to energy drinks, thinking they are healthier, and that they will make up for the lack of sleep they get. But nothing can replace the benefits of drinking more water. It keeps you hydrated, which helps you think and feel better, since hydration is required to keep all of the cells of your body work at their optimum. It provides you with quality energy and mental clarity—the exact opposite of what caffeine offers in the form of jittery, spastic energy with a big crash at the end of it. Invest in a reusable water bottle that you can carry with you everywhere this coming semester. Fill it up at water fountains so that you are never without that life-giving H2O. An added benefit: you will save bucks that can be better spent on more important things.
Decompress Better
So, maybe you bought into the belief last semester that college students party to decompress. But that doesn’t mean you have to continue on that track in the coming months. In fact, partying isn’t decompressing…it’s hiding from the stress that has built up. Make a plan for decompressing in a healthier way in the New Year. Attend yoga classes at the rec center, take walks to clear your head, make time for friends who care about more than just clubbing. Learn to meditate. Once you engage in a different, smarter form of relaxation, you will soon realize how last semester’s form of decompression actually added stress to your life.
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Honestly, there is no formula to determining which college will be ideal for a student. And, just because you hear that a particular university rocks doesn’t mean it will suite your needs and interests. It’s important for each individual student to decide for themselves where they will be happy, since, after all, it will be their home for 4 years.

Though there are no set rules for making this important decision, in general it is a bad idea to choose a college based on only one factor. Because humans are multidimensional, you should take into consideration all of the things that are likely to be important to you. This will require some hard work and careful research on your part, but it will be well worth it. Consider making a pro and con list of all of the important aspects you want to consider for each college. To help get you started, make sure you aren’t using these bad ways to choose your college.

1. The ____ friend
This one may be cliché, but it is so for a reason…because it happens so frequently. But consider that what is a great college for one person isn’t for another. And even if your boyfriend/girlfriend/best friend is attending school there, keep in mind that one of the great things about college is the opportunity to meet new people and experience new things. If you and your ____ friend are truly committed to the relationship, not being on the same campus won’t matter in the long run.

2. The location
Regardless of whether you can’t wait to get away from home or you want to stay as close to home as possible, choosing a college simply because of its location is a bad idea. If the location is truly important to you, at least do your research into several college options that meet that requirement. Then you can pick the one that is truly best for you while still being in a location that suites you.

3. The program
If the program you want to go into is stellar, but you don’t like much else about the university, reconsider. There are typically several universities that offer top programs, no matter what degree you are considering. By examining several colleges that have top-rated programs of interest, you can determine which one really fits best with all of your interests. Remember that college is about more than academics. Though you want to choose a quality program that will prepare you for a successful career, you don’t want to be totally miserable for 4 years while you earn your degree.

4. The sports/dorms/food/parties
No matter who you are, you are not one-dimensional. And while the quality of the college’s sports teams, dorms, food or parties might be important to you, that one thing alone will not make you happy while on your own for the first time. Make sure that the college you choose to attend has multiple pros for you, not just one. Believe it or not, students cannot live by football alone.

5. The only one
Going to a college just because it is the only one that accepted you means one thing: you didn’t apply to enough. It’s rare that a student only gets one offer. Make sure that you spend the time to investigate lots of different colleges, attend college visits, talk to heads of departments, check out the town atmosphere, learn the important college statistics and then apply to several that have lots to offer you. That way, even if your first pick doesn’t come through, you will still have a great chance of attendingone that you will be proud to call your alma mater.

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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. CRS re-established presence in USA m 2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, HIV and health extractives and governance, and peace building
programming.
Call For Expression Of Interest - Conduct A Baseline Survey In Two Communities In The FCT As Part Of An Operations Research Study For The Smile Project

Job Tittle; Consultant - Technical Assistance

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; MBA/MSc/MA

Experience; 10 years

Location; Abuja

Job Field; Medical / Health / Safety

RESPONSIBILITIESThe Consultant will work closely with key staff of SMILE and Feed the Future USA Livelihoods projects and will report to the Technical Program Director of the SMILE project

OUTPUTS:
1. A clearly written and concise research proposal that adequately documents sampling and research methodology
2. Report of the baseline study: well-written and formatted, not more than 100 pages including an e e
3. Training materials and training report
4. Database of all study respondents with demographic characteristics and essential information
5. PowerPoint presentation of research findings and recommendations
6. Electronic and physical data sets and tools used forthe study
7. Draft tools for routine monitoring of respondents after the baseline
8. Brief report of the consultancy focusing on processes involved and challenges experienced

PROFILE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER
1. Advanced University degree (Master Level minimum) in Nutrition, Economics, Public Health or related disciplines. PhD preferred.
2. Minimum of 10 years of relevant practical field experience In food security and livelihoods
3. Demonstrated experience in conducting high level research in food security and livelihoods
4. Familiaritywith community-based and participatory approaches
5. Fluency in English required with excellent analytical and communication skills in English; fluency in Gbagyi or Hausa is a plus
6. Deep knowledge of statistical and data analysis packages

Method of Application
Intending consultants should submit an updated CV detailing personal profile, skills, competencies and suitability for the assignment as well as readiness for immediate short-term consultancy plus a copy of such previous work before 29th April, 2015 to NG_HR@global.crs.org

COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale is an humanitarian, non confessional and independent Foundation NGO that fights against all kinds of poverty to make the world a better place. Founded in 1965, COOPI is based in Milan and it has 24 headquarters in the South of the World.

Job Title: Programme Manager

Location
Abuja, Yobe

Job Field
Administration, Secretarial, NGO, Non-Profit

Job Summary
USA is the country with the largest GDP of the whole US continent and it is currently living strong internal crisis due to several factors. In the coastal area, tensions are still ongoing, sometimes in a very violent way, and are related to environmental associations and to the kidnapping of several technicians who were working for oil extraction. In the south and in the centre of the country tensions are very strong too, and really violent, especially between farmers and breeders. But the two main issues that are really concerning the humanitarian community are the persistence of malnutrition and food insecurity in the Sahel area in the north of the country and the considerable increase in the fresh wave of attacks of the terrorist movement, the Islamic fundamentalist Boko Aram. In all the states of the North and Centre, but especially in the three states of the North East Yobe, Borno and Adamawa where the state of emergency has been declared, there are ongoing attacks in schools, churches, shopping centres, markets and any crowded place. The IDPs are fleeing from the most insecure areas and they are about 700.000, while there are several thousand of refugees in the neighboring countries Cameroon, Niger and Chad.

Requirement
COOPI is working in USA since July 2014, in order to respond to the humanitarian crisis due to the presence of the terrorist group of Boko Haram.
After an assessment mission, COOPI began its intervention in the State of Bauchi, bordering two of the states directly declared in emergency. In this state the flux of IDPs from the most affected areas is constant and, according to the conflict, use to record sudden increasing.

Summary
The Programme Manager manages the implementation and coordination of the designated field projects within a multi-sectorial programme WASH, Food Security, Shelter and NFI, Child Protection and provides leadership for the field staff. He or she manages and evaluates all aspects of the COOPI projects, and facilitates the flow of information from the field to the capital, supporting the Head of Mission in defining strategic direction.

Role
Oversees the overall implementation of the designated projects in accordance with the project proposals ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget. Is responsible to assure that projects are implemented according to COOPI and donors’ procedures and where necessary ensures preventative and corrective action is taken.
Follows the direction of the relevant sectorial offices at HQ regarding quality, strategy and technical guidelines.
Manages the field staff and ensure that all personnel related issues for the staff of the designated projects are carried out in accordance with COOPI procedures and guidelines.
Oversee the procurement process of the projects in accordance with COOPI procedures
Develops in consultation with the Head of Mission, an implementation strategy appropriate to the country context and strategy.
Ensures complete and timely reporting of activities to the Head of Mission.
Develops and maintains relationships with relevant stakeholders e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, donors, UN agencies and other NGOs and represent COOPI at relevant state level meetings e.g. state and local government, sector-coordination and security in order to facilitate and ensure cooperation and partnerships.
Supervises the expenditures related to the designated projects and contributes to budget design for future projects, in collaboration with the Head of Mission and the Country Administrator in accordance with COOPI procedures and donor guidelines.
Monitors and reviews the security status of the area(s) of operation on a regular basis, liaising as applicable with local authorities, other NGOs, the UN or other relevant security bodies and keep the Head of Mission updated on relevant developments.

Minimum Requirements

• At least five years working experience, out of which three involved in Humanitarian projects
• Strong managerial skills, use of frame work, and detailed working plan.
• Good knowledge of humanitarian standard and background ex. Sphere standard
• Good report writing skills;
• Good knowledge and use of the English Language;
• Proactive aptitude in terms of planning and coordination with different bodies, institutions and Reference Points;
• Target oriented and problem solving aptitude;
• Good leadership skills, aimed at managing and motivating a team;
• Positive ability to bear stressful and complicated situations;
• Diplomatic and confidentiality skills;
• Advanced IT skills
• Previous experience in the Region is an asset
• Preferably US

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ACF International New Job Vacancies
Action Against Hunger | ACF International, a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger, works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.

Job Title: CASH Program Manager

Qualification
BA, BSc, HND
Experience2 years

Location
Jigawa

Job Field
Administration, Secretarial, NGO, Non-Profit

Job Detail
Carry out the cash voucher program according to ACF strategy and market assessments and training your team. Promote an integrated approach to program design.
Provide support and leadership to all parts of the program while keeping in mind the deadlines and that the quality must be high. Support learning and application of innovative approaches.
Represent ACF externally in both the Humanitarian Community and with Government officials as well as developing strong links with FSL and NGO actors. Actively collaborate and exchange information in FSL cluster meetings and other Government, UN forums.
Motivate, coordinate and supervise teams, providing continuous technical and organizational support to staff and conducting trainings in cash and voucher program implementation.

Role
You have earned a Bachelor of Arts or Science/Bac+4 in International Development, Economics, Humanitarian Assistance, Rural Development, Geography, Agriculture, Livestock or related studies
You have 2 years’ work experience in similar setting and responsibility working with cash, market based, food assistance, agriculture, livestock or other livelihood based programs.
You have experience in humanitarian settings delivering agriculture, livestock, cash or other livelihoods based programming in complex emergency and conflict/post conflict settings.
You have experience working with colleagues who do not speak your language. You are used to explaining your work in non-technical terms.
You are comfortable explaining policies & procedures to a team.
You stay calm & like talking to colleagues to find solutions to their problems.
You contribute to team reports & are able to succinctly summarize & analyze current field activities.
Your work style builds trust within your team
You are highly organized & pay attention to small details. You are calm under pressure, & able to easily adapt to changing circumstances.
You identify training needs and work with the HR dept to develop and implement relevant trainings.
You are goal-oriented while also being genuinely committed to helping others succeed.

Method of Application
All interested persons should click here in order to apply online.

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.
Job Tittle; Data Analyst

Job Type; Full Time

Qualification; BA/BSc/HND

Location; Jigawa

Job Field
The Data Analystunder supervision and close working relationship with LGA supervisor will implement information management tools and assist in report writing (weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly Quantitative and Qualitative reports). Support PQA and MIS officers in the verification and validation of data/ analysis as well as coordinating the various stages of data generation and management at LGAs level. He/She is also responsible for data collection and organizing it in a useful manner. To find, collect, collet and organize primary data from different location(s) and transmit the data in a systematic manner to the state office.

Summary of Key Objectives:

• To Contribute to the definition and the implementation of ACF policies, positioning and strategies in the mission
• To Contribute to the identification, definition, formulation of WASH projects.
• To support projects implementation, monitoring and reporting
• To Support in local ACF representation and coordination with other stakeholders within the intervention area.
• Contribute to evaluation (internal and external) of project’s effect/impact.
• Contribute pro-actively to HR management (including staff career plan development)
• Contribute to the mission’s capitalization and to ACF communication.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office programming (Access, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and Word)
• Knowledge and experience in using database specific software
• Experience designing and leading capacity building and training for LGA team.
• Commitment to ACF mission, values and policy

• Preferred
• Fluent in Hausa
• Previous experience in M&E
• IT troubleshooting capabilities
• Previous experience with NGOs or INGOs

Note: Please do not attach your certificates to the application email. Any application received after Sunday, 26th April, 2015 will not be considered.

About Norwegian Refugee Council NRC USA
The Norwegian Refugee Council NRC is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location Borno

Job Field Finance, Accounting, Audit

Responsibilities That Is Required
Implement financial systems and procedures according to Financial Handbook and other NRC policies at office level
Prepare bank accounts and cashbox reconciliations
Verify that vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment
Ensure timely payment of staff salaries, contractors, suppliers and other expenditures
Ensure sufficient cash in the bank and in the cash boxes
Prepare monthly financial reports and send all relevant documents to country office
Ensure filing of all financial documents according to NRC standards
Supervise, train and develop financial staff
Support project staff in financial matters

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience from working with finance management in a humanitarian, recovery context
• Relevant university degree, preferably business administration/financial management, or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills, profile
• Managing resources to optimize results
• High-level competency in computer skills Microsoft Office applications
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages

• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Communicating with impact and respect
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

• As soon as possible
• 31st December 2015 with possibility of extension
• According to NRC’s directions
• Maiduguri, Borno State

I wish you all the best in your application

Save the Children uses a holistic approach to help us achieve more for children, and to use our resources in an efficient and sustainable way. Save the Children comprises Save the Children International and 30 member organisations working to deliver change for children in 120 countries.

Job Title:
National Programme Manager-Child Grants Development Programme

Location
Abuja

Job Field
Agriculture, Agro-Allied, Medical, Health, Safety

Job Detail
The incumbent will strategically lead and manage the Child Development Grant Programme in Northern USA; accountable for the achievement of programme deliverables and delivery of the joint log-frame within the consortium of Save the Children and Action Against Hunger.

Qualifications

• Prior experience of designing and delivering large scale in excess of £10m cash transfer programmes
• Proven ability to manage large consortiums with a minimum of 4 years experience managing multi-regional or multi-country programmes
• Demonstrable track record of meeting or exceeding programme targets, while maintaining technical quality.
• Ability to represent the cash transfer programme at a strategic level and engage and influence key stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience of working with national and/or regional level government structures to strengthen the capacity of the state to take ownership for and deliver services.
• Self-motivated and results orientated.
• Highly numerically articulate with a track record of data manipulation and use of spreadsheets and reporting systems.
• Experience in management of finance and budget monitoring and risk management.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop others
• Highly diplomatic and emotionally intelligent with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong communication, and interpersonal skills in English, with substantial experience in managing multicultural teams
• Experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles

• Post-graduate qualification in Public Health, Nutrition Food Security or any related relevant discipline
• Substantial experience of working and living in Africa, ideally with professional experience in USA
• Demonstrable understanding of Value for Money and DFID results agenda.
• Ability to coach and mentor multi-sectoral partners.

Inter Continental Lagos comprises of 358 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club Inter Continental floor. Guests will have access to an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, room service and the pool bar for lighter meal choices and snacks. The lobby lounge and cocktail bar will be the perfect setting for casual meetings over coffee or drinks.

Job Title: Executive Pastry Chef

Location
Lagos

Job Field
Catering, Confectionery, Hospitality, Hotel, Restaurant

Job Role
As Executive Pastry Chef, you will Supervise the day-to-day activities of the Pastry Kitchen, communicate objectives, and assign, schedule work. Develop, test and cost our new recipes and menu items for the Pastry Shop, Bakery. You will oversee and participate in the preparation of, and check and approve, all food items prepared in the pastry shop and bakery. Regularly inspection of the quality and quantity of pastry, croissants, breads and other bakery goods for the buffets and for all outside orders.
In return we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which can include uniform and free meals on duty. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount schemes and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

Qualifications Required

• 2 years experience as Pastry Chef
• English Speaking fluent
• Proven culinary education
• Proven tracking record working in Pastry Kitchen and previous experience as Pastry Chef
• 5 Star Hotel Experience in international branded hotel
• Hands on approach
• Excellent Team player
• Able to work with multicultural environment at the Hotel
• Independent Working
• Self motivated
• Flexible open minded
• Able to work under pressure
• Strong in Training and development
• Strong knowledge and able to train in sugar art work
• Strong knowledge and able to train in Chocolate art work

You may be one of the many college students who are working at least part-time during their winter break. Since most students have up to five weeks off between fall and spring semesters, many use this time to put bucks in the bank.
It’s easy to go a little nuts spending when you finally have a healthy bank balance again after living on Raman for the last few weeks. But you can make sure that your hard-earned cash and college fundslast for the whole upcoming semester if you plan ahead.
Don’t Impulse Shop
This is tough not to do, especially when every store is having pre and post-holiday sales! But impulse shopping gets many people, not just college students, in trouble. If possible, when you see an item you think you can’t live without, wait a week to see if you really still think it is important to own. You may be surprised at how many “got to have that” items you totally forget about within a week’s time.

Do Stash your Cash
Open a new savings account—one that is not connected to your checkingand that pays interest. It’s so easy now to transfer funds from savings to checking that even the most thrifty college student can find themselves totally broke by week 10. Consider getting a savings account set up through a different bank than the one you use for your checking or debt access. This makes transferring funds just difficult enough to make you stop and rethink a desired purchase.

Even though you probably won’t begin the new semester with thousands and thousands of dollars, every little bit helps. There are several trustworthy online banks that offer better interest rates on savings accounts than your average brick and mortar bank because of their low overhead. Let your cash work for you by investing some time into setting up a new higher-interest savings account.
Do Make a Budget
Yeah, I hear you. This is boring, right? But deciding on a budget before you get back to school is a big step towards your financial independence during the college semester. Determine how much money you can spend each week and still have your funds last the whole semester. If you overspend one week, just make sure to spend less the next. There are lots of great free apps out there that can help you keep track of your spending.

Do Take it with You
Sometimes it’s worth it to pay for convenient, but grabbing a coffee, water bottle and snack several times each day can easily send you running back to mom and dad for a loan before midterms. Consider investing in a small coffeemaker, reusable to-go cups and on-the-go snacks. It will only take a few minutes in the morning to prepare these things so that you don’t give into temptation later. Then, when your schedule is crammed with studying for midterms and finals, you will still have some extra cash stashed to pay for the convenience of grabbing food and drink on the go…the higher price you pay for accessibility will be worth it then.

Jacqueline Myers has been guiding college students through the murky waters of writing and research for many years. And she can be your personal English instructor if you visit her on her blog Nitty-Gritty English: The complete site for tips, tricks and techniques for the UN-enthusiastic English student. Jacqueline is a proud member of the AEGC writing staff.

Action Against Hunger-ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Job Title: Data Analyst

Location
Jigawa

Job Field
ICT, Computer

Job Summary
The Data Analyst under supervision and close working relationship with LGA supervisor will implement information management tools and assist in report writing (weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly Quantitative and Qualitative reports). Support PQA and MIS officers in the verification and validation of data/ analysis as well as coordinating the various stages of data generation and management at LGAs level. He/She is also responsible for data collection and organizing it in a useful manner. To find, collect, collet and organize primary data from different location and transmit the data in a systematic manner to the state office.

Key Objectives

• To Contribute to the definition and the implementation of ACF policies, positioning and strategies in the mission
• To Contribute to the identification, definition, formulation of WASH projects
• To support projects implementation, monitoring and reporting
• To Support in local ACF representation and coordination with other stakeholders within the intervention area.
• Contribute to evaluation internal and external of project’s effect/impact.
• Contribute pro-actively to HR management
• Contribute to the mission’s capitalization and to ACF communication.

• Bachelor degree and HND in Computer Science, Information Management, Statistics or Other relevant qualifications
• Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and culturally sensitive
• Minimum two years’ experience working with donor funded programming
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office programming Access, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, and Word
• Knowledge and experience in using database specific software
• Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills
• Fluent in English
• Experience designing and leading capacity building and training for LGA team.
• Commitment to ACF mission, values and policy Fluency in English
• Fluent in Hausa
• Previous experience in M&E
• IT troubleshooting capabilities
• Previous experience with NGOs or INGOs