IMPACT Initiatives Country Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

IMPACT Initiatives Country Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

Functions

Under the management of IMPACT’s regional coordinator in Geneva, the CC is responsible for representing IMPACT and managing and developing IMPACT’s programs in Nigeria. At present IMPACT programmes comprise an FCDO-funded TPM project, where IMPACT serves in a Consortium with CLEAR Global and FACT Foundation. The CC will serve as the Consortium Assessment Manager, devoting 50% of his or her time to the management of the project, while devoting 50% on stakeholder engagement and fundraising within the wider response.

The CC is furthermore in regular contact with HQ, ensuring that organizational risks are promptly and clearly communicated to the ED, the Director of Country Programs and Operations, and other relevant HQ Senior Management. She/he will promote organizational vision and core values across the mission and will actively link with HQ to contribute to the implementation of IMPACT’s global strategies.

Responsibilities

The CC responsibilities include the following:

Strategy Development & Implementation

Ensure IMPACT has an up-to-date understanding of the country’s socio-economic situation, the impact of the crisis, as well as the aid/humanitarian coordination mechanisms. Operationalise this understanding through (i) an up-to-date research gaps analysis, (ii) and up-to-date IMPACT Portfolio Strategy, and (iii) an up-to-date Country Strategy.

For IMPACT writ large, develop and oversee the implementation of this Country Strategy for the mission, and take a lead role in identifying strategic opportunities for strengthening IMPACT’s work in the country, including identify funding opportunities to strengthen the research portfolio.

Fundraising

In close coordination with IMPACT HQ, approach donors to identify funding to support IMPACT’s programmes (including, as relevant, REACH, PANDA, and AGORA).

Once donor funding has been identified for IMPACT programmes, oversee project proposal conceptualisation (problem statement, logframe) within the framework of the Nigeria Country Strategy, ferry proposals through HQ Grant Management Unit for validation, and submit them to the donors.

Project Cycle Management

Grant and Project management

For the TPM Project, supply Clear Global with all the documentation that they would require for the narrative and financial reporting to FCDO.

While Clear Global leads on grant management for the TPM Project, for prospective alternative IMPACT programming, organize project kick-offs, review/updates, and end of Project meetings. Likewise, monitor output and cash burn rates to meet narrative and financial reporting requirements in a timely manner in close coordination with HQ Grants Management and HQ Finance departments.

Financial Management

Anticipate financial risks and gaps in funding.

In collaboration with HQ Finance, control project budgets to avoid under/overspending.

Perform forecasting and ensure timely and accurate finance reporting to HQ Finance, including monthly submission to HQ of updated Budget Follow Up tables (BFUs) for all programmes, as well as staff allocation tables.

Assets and IT Management

Oversee the organisation of all data back-ups in Nigeria, including the implementation and maintenance of country server for internal information and documentation and the HQ server for data originating from the field.

Ensure and regularly monitor use of server by all team members as per IMPACT guidelines.

Oversee the management of all assets in Nigeria.

External Audit follow-up

Support HQ Finance with the preparations for external audits.

Team management and leadership

Provide leadership across the Mission, both within the purview of the TPM Project and prospective alternative Projects.

Transmit IMPACT’s values and vision across the mission and support managers to do the same.

Staff Management

Ensure that all staff members understand and are ale to perform their roles and responsibilities, as well as their reporting and validation duties to HQ.

Ensure that all staff members have clear and regularly updated ToRs, Workplans, and Key performance Indicators (KPIs) against which their performance will be appraised.

Promote team building, productivity, and staff welfare.

Mentor and support the team to build capacities, improve efficiency and performance.

Promote the growth and development of staff within the organisation, actively linking with HQ to provide feedback and

support retention and internal mobility. Identify capacity building opportunities for growth, proactively provide high-performing staff with opportunities to surge (a short-term deployment to another mission) and develop pathways for junior staff to grow and move into management or specialist positions.

Manage interpersonal conflicts (internal and external)

Ensure communication and linkages with HQ are made immediately in case of the occurrence of an HR-related problem.

Ensure new staff receive appropriate induction and training upon arrival.

Ensure that in-country staff receive regular training on IMPACT code of conduct and policies.

Administration and HR Management

In coordination with IMPACT HQ (and for national staff with hosting partners) proactively adapt the staffing structure to needs and funding.

Ensure timely and accurate HR reporting to IMPACT HQ.

Ensure regular performance appraisals of staff.

Internal Coordination and Communication

Ensure regular reporting to IMPACT HQ through the Monthly Coordination Report, as well as direct reporting to HQ grants management, finance, HR and program departments.

Ensure that any risk to IMPACT programming, projects or staff is as soon as possible communicated to and understood by IMPACT regional coordinators and relevant HQ head of department, including, when relevant, the Executive Director.

External Engagement

Establish, maintain, and where possible, improve active and regular working relationships with coordination platforms (sectors, working groups, INGO Forum (NIF), ISWG, AAWG, etc).

Promote a regular and pro-active contribution of IMPACT and its programmes in key aid decision-making forums and documents.

Ensure that IMPACT and its programs are well understood by key aid stakeholders and that potential partnerships options have been explored when relevant.

Requirements

Academic Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Research, Economics, Development Studies, or similar)

Management experience Previous experience in a senior management role in a INGO at field level. Proven track record in successful management of international and national teams in humanitarian contexts

Familiarity aid system Familiarity with the aid system, and the research community.

Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting, including proven experience in contributing to high level presentations/briefings.

Years of work experience At least 5 years of relevant working experience or proven progression within IMPACT.

Research skills: Excellent research and analytical skills an asset. Experience in assessments. M&E, field research, evaluations an asset.

Software skills: Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software an asset.

Multi-tasking skills Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles in complex environment.

Level of independence A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently.

Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility.

Experience in geographical region Past experience in Sub-Saharan Africa is desirable.

Language skills Fluency in English required.
Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; IMPACT Initiatives Country Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

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