Employer: Chemonics International Inc
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Working at Chemonics is about striving to fulfill our mission of promoting meaningful change and helping people live healthier and more productive lives. We design, implement, and support projects in more than 60 countries worldwide.
Our Client,
Chemonics International Inc., a leading international development firm based in Washington, D.C (www.chemonics.com), seeks qualified candidates for both professional and support positions for a five-year civil society strengthening project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The positions will be based in Abuja.
In addition, we look for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around Nigeria and demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work.
We require the services of resourceful, experienced, and dynamic candidates for these following position:
VACANCY - DRIVER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safely drive project staff to various destination4 as assigned, and observe general traffic rules and regulations.
Clean and check the assigned project vehicle daily to ensure smooth operation of the vehicle.
Check the vehicle oil gauge, radiator, brake fluid, tires, lights and signals regularly.
Maintain proper and accurate records on vehicle movement.
Drive project vehicles carefully and safely at all times and observe general traffic rules and safety regulations.
Dispatch mail/correspondences for the project, and pick up procurements/project equipment, when necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
Minimum qualification for this position:
Valid driver’s license.
Five years experience as a professional driver.
Three years experience as a driver for an international donor or project, preferred.
Successful completion of primary-level schooling to ensure the functional literacy required for proper documentation of movement records
Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair
Good character, reliability, and timeliness.
General Requirements for All Position:
All positions require candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of computer applications and internet/ emails.
VACANCY - LOGISTICS ASSISTANT
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Make hotel reservations for all travelers coming to Abuja and coordinate or make hotel reservations for all Abuja based staff traveling outside of Abuja.
Book air tickets and hotel stays for all staff and review invoices from airlines and hotels.
Coordinate road travel for Abuja-based staff by communicating travel needs to the office management team who assigns drivers.
Coordinate with office management team to ensure drivers check in when they reach their destination.
Together with the Security Coordinator and Operations Manager, assist as needed in implementing the security procedures of the project.
Handle all issues related to immigration and customs.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or his/her designee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
Interested candidates must possess:
Degree or certificate is preferred
Three years experience working in an administrative role
Excellent working capabilities with MS Office and Internet
Good interpersonal skills, honesty, and commitment to excellence
Ability to establish and maintain effective, sustainable relationships with project staff, bank and tax officials, USAID Mission personnel, and the general development and business community
Experience with donors and USAID is preferred
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
All positions require candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of computer applications and internet/ emails.
VACANCY - CLEANER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clean the interior office space daily, and ensure that the office and rest rooms remain clean throughout the day.
Ensure the exterior of the office maintains a tidy and professional appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or his/her designee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
Candidates applying for this position must possess:
Previous experience as an office cleaner and ability to complete administrative tasks,
Understanding of proper cleaning techniques.
Ability to accomplish various light office maintenance and repair tasks.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
All positions require candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of computer applications and internet/ emails.
VACANCY - STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES FUND (SAF) MANAGER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review and edit Terms of Reference for technical activities to be funded by the SAF.
Identify potential SAF grantees and work with them to design and develop grant concepts and activities, through networking and outreach.
Assists, along with senior technical staff, which activities will be funded by the SAF.
Draft and manage subcontracts and purchase orders.
Serve as main point of communication for both internal SACE staff from Abuja and the Niger Delta region, as well as beneficiaries, regarding all issues concerning the SAF.
Maintain a transparent and auditable filing system for SAF paperwork.
Train project staff on the purpose, policies, and procedures of the SAF.
Keep a--- of all USAID and internal contracting actions and policies that are relevant to the SAF.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as finance, accounting, required. Master’s degree preferred.
Three to five years demonstrated experience in contracting, budgeting, and administrative skills, and working with grants programs and subcontracts.
Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, attention to detail.
Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with staff, implementing and cooperating partners, and relevant NGO5 and government agencies.
Demonstrated experience in grants management and budgeting, specifically in assuring procurement, disbursements, logistics, and programmatic aspects are implemented on time and according to approved specifications.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
All positions require candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of computer applications and internet/ emails.
VACANCY - DELTA ADVISOR
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate closely with the project team to ensure smooth program operations across all core programming areas and organize, develop, and provide the response to all USAID requests for specific technical activities and deliverables in the Delta.
Manage Delta technical implementation, as well as the coaches and capacity building agents that will provide support to the project teams.
Follow the COP’s technical direction regarding assignments and ensure that the team has the resources needed to work together and to successfully complete the assignments.
Assist with development of annual work plans according to contract specifications, deliverables, and budget needs.
Develop suitable scopes of work for review by the COP and DCOP for local consultants and local subcontractors.
Provide overall relationship management and coordination with all project donors throughout the Niger Delta.
Work with the monitoring and evaluation advisor to assess performance of grantees and inform impact assessment of projects.
SUPERVISE THE DELTA PROGRAM OFFICER AND DRIVER.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, law, and development studies etc. A bachelor’s degree and five additional years of relevant international development experience can be substituted for the Masters degree.
At least seven years of demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of international development activities, with preference given to democracy and governance activities under a U.S. government contract instrument three years of which shall have been in senior program management including direct supervision of professional and support staff.
Possess an in-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development and demonstrated capabilities in institutional capacity development, high-level strategic visioning and leadership, and experience civil society organization and networks/coalition strengthening
Demonstrated experience in mobilizing and expanding networks of business membership organizations.
Prior experience in policy advocacy, government monitoring and oversight, or capacity development.
Must have demonstrated experience in awarding and managing grants to local organizations to promote democracy and governance goals.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
All positions require candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of computer applications and internet/ emails.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should apply by email with CV and a suitability statement as Microsoft Word attachments to: nigeriasace@gmail.com
DUE DATE: 26 January, 2014
