International Development Organization Job Vacancies (Over 20 Positions)

Creative Associates International is an International Development Organization is seeking applications from qualified Nigerian nationals for the vacant position in a USAID-funded project.

1. Grants Specialist – (3 Positions)
Job Description

• This position will be based at the head office, located in Abuja, with program activities expected to be carried out in the North Eastern states. Travel is expected.
• The Grants Specialist supports the project’s grant administration process and assists in ensuring financial and
administrative compliance of all activities with the relevant policies and regulations.

Skills & Qualifications

• University degree in Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management or a related field is required.
• Three years’ experience in grants management with international donor programs is required.
• Experience in negotiating budgets, reviewing financial reports, file management is required.
• Proficiency at using Microsoft office software MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
• Experience of marking in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Fluency inane or memo of the local state languages in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria is required.

2. Information Technology (IT) Officer
Job Description

• This position will be based at the head office, located in Abuja, with program activities expected to be carried out in the North Eastern states. Travel is expected.
• The incumbent is responsible for technical administration and direction of information technology functions within the organization including but not limited to general systems administration, server administration, information security, organization of oil data and vital records, and computer advisory services.
• S/he also provides all levels of IT systems support for the employees within the organization.

Skills & Qualifications:

• University degree plus 3 years work experience in server administration, PC support, and IAN infrastructure development and maintenance is required. Minimum of two years’ additional IT experience (beyond the required three) will be considered for applicants who do not meet the educational requirements for this position.
• Recent experience with firewall configuration and use,
• Windows Server, and MS Office.
• Certifications in related technologies are a plus.
• Strong analytical skills are required.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria is preferred.

3. Driver – (4 Positions)
Job Description

• Two positions are based in Abuja, Nigeria, another two positions are based at the held office location (TBD). Travel is expected throughout NE Nigeria.
• The incumbent is responsible for operating a vehicle owned by the organisation to provide the transportation services to the employees and visitors of the organization; to move expendable and non-expendable supplies, equipment and furnishings, as necessary; ensure that preventive maintenance of the vehicle is performed on a regular.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Completion of Secondary School is required.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience driving a motor vehicle is required. At least 1-2 years of experience with on International Organization is preferred.
• Excellent brawl edge of different regions in the country is required.
• Valid Nigerian Driver’s license is required.
• Excellent Communication skills are required.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Good working knowledge of English is required.
• Fluency in one or more attire local state languages in the North-Eastern portal Nigeria is required for the field office candidates.

4. Verification Officer
Job Description

• This position will be based at the head office, located in Abuja, with program activities expected to be carded out in the North Eastern states Travel is expected.
• The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Verification Manager in investigating inconsistencies in operation or project management areas and verifying the information.

Skills & Qualifications:

• University degree in Quality Management, Quality Assurance Science, Auditing, Finances, Business Administration or other related field is required.
• Three years’ work experience in a related field is required.
• A brand understanding of issues related to international development is required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• Prior experience with USAID or US Government funded projects is highly desirable.
• Proficient at using Microsoft office software: MS Ward, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North- Eastern part of Nigeria is required.

5. Procurement Director
Job Description

• This position will be based at the heart office, located in Abuja, with program activities expected to be carried out in the North Eastern states. Travel is expected.
• The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the procurement of goods and services under grants or direct implementation.
• S/he also leads and implements all logistics operations for the project strictly following all rules and regulations established by the organisation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• University Degree in Management, Business Administration, Law or related field is required.
• From five to seven years’ previous experience working in the field of procurement is required.
• Prior experience with USAID or US Government funded projects is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated management experience is required.
• Experience with budgeting amid cost analysis is required.
• Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
• Strong ability to use arid develop commodity management tracking systems is required.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria is required.

6. Program Development Manager (PDM)
Job Description

• This position will be based at the head office, located in Abuja, with program activities expected to be carried out in the North Eastern states. Travel is expected.
• The Program Development Manager identifies, articulates and proposes new areas of work both geographically and functionally.
• Additionally, the PDM proposes and manage the activity mechanisms to implement national-level activities.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven (7) years professional experience (including at least two peers of supervisory experience) working in complex and challenging field operational contents.
• University degree in Political Science, International Affairs or other related Social Sciences field is required; Master’s desired.
• Prior experience with international development organizations, particularly with transition progromming, and/or programs that have community-level engagement is required.
• Familiarity with policies and procedures in regards to financial management, financial reporting, procurement processes, systems and grants management at international organizations is required.
• Previous experience working in Nigeria is desirable.
• Prior experience working on rapid transition programs is desirable.
• Fluency in written and oral English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria is required.

7. Verification Manager
Job Description

• This position will be based at the head office, located in Abuja, with program activities expected to be carried out in the North Eastern states. Travel is expected.
• The incumbent will ensure the integrity and financial compliance for the project.
• Additional, the Verification Manager will be responsible for reviewing the financial and budgeting components of the program, identifying and investigating inconsistencies in operation or project management areas, verifying the information and assisting in raising overall performance and integrity at the organization.

Skills & Qualifications:

• University degree in Quality Management, Quality Assurance Science, Auditing, Finances, Business Administration or other related field is required.
• From five to seven years’ work experience in a related field is required.
• A broad understanding of issues related to international development is required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• Management experience is required.
• Proficient at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.
• Prior experience with USAID or Government funded projects is highly desirable.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local slate languages in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria is highly preferred.

8. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist
Job Description

• This position will be based at the head office, located in Abuja, with program activities expected to be carted out in the North Eastern state. Travel is expected.
• The M&E Specialist provides support in the design, development and implementation of monitoring activities.
• S/he assists in gathering, analyzing, and processing complex information related to all aspects of program activity implementation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• University degree in International Development, Social Science, Economics, or related field is required.
• Three years’ experience in tire held monitoring, empirical and statistical analysis, management information systems and/or information management design.
• Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
• Strong analytical skills are required.
• Prior experience with USAD or US Government funded projects is highly desirable.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow on tasks to completion is required.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in one at more of the local state languages in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria is required.

9. Cashier
Job Description

• Initially, this position will be based at the head office, located in Abuja, with program activities expected lobe carried out in the North Eastern states. Travel is expected.
• The cashier carries out a full range all cushier and cash management duties, including employee payroll, vender payment processing, receipt of collections and the reconciliation of financial transactions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School, with some collegiate or equivalent study in Accounting and Financing is required.
• Three years of experience in clerical accounting, bookkeeping and/or cashiering work is required.
• Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Ward, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required
• Experience of working mo conflict environment is a plus.
• Fluency in oral arid written English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria is required.

10. Grants Officer
Job Description

• This position will be based at the haed office, located in Abuja, with program activities expected to be carried out in the North Fastens states travel is expected.
• The Grants Officer assists the Grants Manager in managing the project’s grant administration process in compliance with home office policies and procedures; anti implement the online activity management system.

Skills & Qualifications

• University degree in Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management or a related field is required.
• Five years’ experience in grants management with international donor programs is required.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating budgets, reviewing financial reports, preparing for and monitoring audits of grantees, and file management.
• Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus. Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria is required.

11. Accountant
Job Description

• Initially, this position will be based at the head office, located in Abuja, with program activities expected to be coated out in the North Eastern states. Travel is expected.
• The incumbent is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyzing financial information, preparing accurate and timely financial reports and ensuring appropriate accounting control
procedures.

Skills & Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in accounting is required.
• Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook, etc. is required.
• Experience with computerized accounting systems is required.
• Strong analytical skills ore required.
• Multi-tasking with positive attitude is required.
• Experience of working ma conflict environment is a plus.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North-Eastern port of Nigeria is required.

12. Cleaner – 2 Position
Job Description

• One position is hosed in Abuja, Nigeria, another position is based at the field office location (TBD). The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the assigned Office area by performing various cleaning duties.
• These duties include but are not limited to: removing all trash each working day, vacuuming of offices and common space, cleaning windows, dusting and cleaning of desks and equipment, making ready office space following renovations or change of personnel.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Completion of Secondary School is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of cleaning experience is required.
• General knowledge on the proper use of cleaning materials and equipment in a safe working environment is required.
• Ability to work independently in accomplishing duties is required.
• Must be able to dean thoroughly and be willing to learn new ways of cleaning as may be directed.
• Good Working knowledge of English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria is required for the field office candidate.

12. Human Resources & Administration Manager
Job Description

• This position will be based at the head office, located in Abuja, with program activities expected to be carried out in the North Eastern states. Travel is expected.
• The incumbent is responsible for providing assistance with all field-based HR issues to national and international staff.
• This includes coordination and completion of all recruitment processes, managing local national staff benefit and ensuring smooth flow of administrative work throughout the project.

Skills & Qualifications:

• University degree in Human Resources, Management, Business Administrative, or related field is require
• From five to seven years’ of general HR experience in a high volume, complex environment is required.
• Certification in human resources (PHR, SPUR, GPHR) is considered a plus.
• Gout communication and interpersonal skills as well as excellent record keeping and document skills are required.
• Considerable knowledge of local employment law is a plus.
• Proficient at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria is preferred.

13. Administrative Specialist – (2 Positions)
Job Description

• This position will be based at the head office, located in Abuja, and the field office (TBD), with program activities expected to be carried out in the North Eastern states. Travel is expected.
• The incumbent is responsible for providing support in the various administrative and managerial functions.

Skills & Qualifications:

• University degree in Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is required.
• Three years’ work experience in a related field is required.
• Good communication arid interpersonal skills are required.
• Proficient at using Microsoft office software MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc
• Experience in organizing and filing information is required.
• Excellent record keeping end documentation skills are required.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria is required for the held office candidate.

14. Regional Program Manager
Job Description

Initially, this position will be based at the head office, located in Abuja, with program activities expected to be carried out in the North Eastern state. Travel is expected.
• The Regional Program Manages manages a field office and is responsible for nil financial and administrative management; program development and implementation; and grant development and implementation in that office’s area of responsibility

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of seven (7) years professional experience (including at least two years of supervisory experience) working in complex and challenging filed operational contexts.
• University degree in Political Science, International Affair or other related Social Science field is required.
• Have prior experience demonstrating the skills required to fulfill the full range of responsibilities outlined above for the Regional Program Managers.
• Prior experience with international development organizations, particularly with transition programming, and/or programs that have community-level engagement.
• Previous experience working in Nigeria is desirable.
• Prior experience working on rapid transition programs is desirable.
• Fluent in written and oral English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria is required.

15. Reporting Officer
Job Description

• This position will he hosed at the head office, located in Abuja, with program activities expected to be carded out in the North Eastern states. Travel is expected.
• The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and compiling activity monitoring reports, performing associated analysis of data collected, reporting information pertaining to program activities and working closely with Monitoring and Evaluation learn in the preparation of weekly, quarterly, annual and impact reports.

Skills & Qualifications:

• University degree in Political Science, International Affairs or other related Social Science field is required.
• Three years’ work experience in a related field is required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• Problem solving, stress management and time management Skills are required.
• Proficient at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook, etc.
• Excellent record keeping and documentation skills are required.
• Prior experience with USAID or US Government funded projects is highly desirable.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment is a plus.
• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria is required.

16. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Job Description

• This position will be based at the head office, located in Abuja, with program activities expected to be carried out in the North Eastern states. Travel is expected.
• The M&E Officer designs, develops and implements a monitoring and evaluation system within assigned area.
• S/he gathers, analyzes, and processes complex information related so all aspects of program activity implementation.
• The incumbent carries out hi/her work according to an established standard operating procedure for collecting data, monitoring project progress and measuring program inputs/outputs.

Skills & Qualification:

• University degree in International Development, Social Science, Economics, or related field is required.
• Five years’ experience in the management of field monitoring, evaluation design, empirical and statistical analysis, management information systems and/or information management design is required.
• Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
• Strong analytical skills are required.
• Prior experience with USAID or US Government funded projects is highly desirable.
• Experience of working in a conflict environment plus.
• Written and spoken Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria is required.

Method of Application
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following:
A currant resume or curriculum vitae (CV), listing off job responsibilities;

• A cover letter.

Please Submit Applications to:
P.O. Box # 20350
ATTN: Human Resources Office
Abuja FCT, Nigeria.
Or to the following e-mail address: Nigeria_Recruitment@ creativeworldwide.com
Note: Please reference the job title and location on the cover letter and resume or CV.