Nuru Nigeria Is Recruiting (2 Positions)

Nuru Nigeria is a local NGO with affiliates in the US, Kenya and Ethiopia, and is starting up operations in Nigeria.

1.) Training Assistant

Location: Adamawa

Deadline: 23rd March, 2020.

Job Title: Training Assistant

Location: Michika Field Office, Adamawa
Reports to: Leadership & Training Manager
Start Date: April, 2020
Period: One year contract with possible renewal

Position Description

• Take the responsibility to implement Nuru Nigeria innovative Leadership Program in Nigeria by providing training, development, and capacity-building for staff, farmer organization members, and other community stakeholders.
• Lead all of Nuru trainings and ensuring that training content aligns with Nuru NigeriaТs participatory approach.
• Facilitate trainings on leadership, management, farmer organization management and training best practices for Nigeria staff, farmer organizationsТ members and relevant government stakeholders. Ensure that training focuses on both leadership and technical focused content.

Job Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Leadership Training Officers who finally reports to the Leadership Program Manager (PM), the Training Assistant (TA) will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Training and Facilitation:

• Provide support and facilitate various capacity-development trainings for staff and farmer association members.
• Support in facilitating trainings, workshops, and community discussions using participatory and interactive methodology to ensure active participant engagement.
• Conduct TOT sessions for Lead Farmers and work closely with field officers to improve their facilitation skills.
• Support to ensure that training logistics are prepared and available before the start of training and all through the workshop sessions.
• Assist and work closely with Training Officers to execute training sessions for farmer association and any community engagement.
• Assist Training Officer in conducting pre and post assessments, complete feedback forms, enter data, and take notes during debriefs on training outcomes.
• Adapt training facilitation techniques to improve training effectiveness.
• Conduct observations of training sessions for providing further assistance and support.
• Ensure that lesson plans align with basic principles of adult learning best practices.
• Support implementation of leadership program activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Agric-Education, Agric Extension, Community Development, Social Science and other related fields.
• 1 – 3 years experience in low-literate capacity-building, rural community development and leadership.
• Proven track record of effective and successful facilitation.
• Demonstrated ability, experience and conviction to operate in both office and field setting, and desire to work in remote, rural setting.
• Experience with capacity building and training for farmers, rural livelihood participants, and farmer organization members.
• Experience training adult learners.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and demonstrated experience with strategic planning.
• Fluency in English and Hausa languages is a must.
• Experience working with gender mainstreaming, designing gender-sensitive training and workshop discussions for community members.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, Google Applications, etc.); familiarity and comfort using basic mobile technology
• Commitment to Client’s vision and servant leadership values anchored on the conviction of selfless service, forthrightness and down-to-earth.
• Basic understanding of servant leadership principles and willingness to grow in this area.
• Initiative and ability to prioritize, multitask, and carry out responsibilities independently in the absence of a supervisor and/or without close supervision.

Desirable:

• Certificates in participatory ToT, leadership, rural adult education or other training credentials are an asset.
• Experience training in the specific areas of leadership, cooperatives, rural livelihoods, agriculture, social services, and/or behavior change is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience of cultural, gender and economic dynamics of northeast Nigeria is an asset.
• Fluency in local dialects of Kamwe and/or Margi is desired.

Nuru Nigeria Offers

• Competitive salary
• Work in a dynamic and motivated team
• Training and capacity building program and intensive mentorship by expat team
• Positive atmosphere of dynamism and motivated team setting.
• Atmosphere of a forefront professional and flexible NGO with a unique new development approach.
• Annual, Maternity and Paternity leave benefits.
• Transport costs and communication allowance.
• 13th Month Salary
• Training and capacity building program and intensive mentorship by expat team.
• Life Insurance covering accident, disability and related benefits
• Health Insurance covering employee and family.
• Pension benefits.
• Atmosphere of diversity committed to providing equal employment opportunity, forbidding discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age and disability, with respect to policies and visions.
• Other Labor best practices apply.

Application Closing Date
23rd March, 2020.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Cover Letter and Resume / CV to: recruitment.nurunigeria18@gmail.com Please reference the Job Title and Location on the subject line of your email.

2.) Finance & Admin Manager

Location: Adamawa

Deadline: 19th March, 2020.

Location: Yola, Adamawa with visits to field office
Reports To: Project Director
Start Date: April, 2020
Period: 1 year contract with possible renewal
Supervises: Finance, Procurement, HR and Admin Officers

Position Description

• Leadership of all aspects of financial management, accounts, administration and human resources; monthly budgets, accounts and variance analysis for decision making.
• Prepare annual budget, cash requests and quarterly re-forecasts.
• Implement internal and external audit recommendations, support PWC in preparing year end accounts and oversee external audit.
• Prepare donor budget and financial reports in line with contract requirements, IFRS and Nuru International’s policy.

Responsibilities
Finance Responsibilities:

• Ensure organizational compliance with Nigerian & International finance regulations
• Lead development of financial plans, budgets and forecasts
• Prepare financial statements and support PWC in preparation of year end accounts
• Facilitate population of monthly and quarterly Dash Boards
• Ensure that a monthly income and expenditure tracking sheets is prepared, submit to PWC in a timely manner
• Review financial processes and procedures on a bi-annual basis
• Supervise preparation of accurate and timely financial reports alongside PWC for donors as required
• Carry out benchmarking exercises and supplier reviews to obtain value for money on its purchases.

Account / Procurement / Payroll Responsibilities:

• Ensure that accounting records and books of accounts are kept up to date and are in accordance with Nuru International/Nigeria’s chart of accounts
• Ensure that all payments to supplies and/or projects are in accordance with relevant regulations and approved plans/budgets
• Review monthly payroll, and ensure necessary deductions and reimbursements are processed against staff accounts
• Ensure that donor funds are received as per disbursements agreements and that expenditure by all staff is coded by unit and donor correctly
• Ensure that bank reconciliation as well as debtors and creditors statements are done monthly
• Ensure that cheque books, purchase order books, invoices etc. are well accounted for and are kept in a safe and secure custody
• Annually review accounting timelines and processes to ensure accounts are being produced across our admin and field sites in the most effective manner
• Ensure there transparent and credible procurement processes are in place

Human Resources / Admin Responsibilities:

• Implementing and revising HR policies and compensation program including annual salary benchmarking
• Facilitate the implementation of 3600 Performance Management and appraisal system for employees
• Developing, revising, and recommending personnel policies and procedures
• Ensure proper benefits administration and record keeping/tracking systems are in place
• Overseeing recruitment efforts for all personnel, including writing and placing job ads, setting interview panels, reviewing JDs etc.
• Oversee new employee orientations and employee relations counseling are conducted
• Overseeing exit interviews
• Coordinate employees travel and logistical needs.

Strategic Leadership Responsibilities:

• Support financial planning, risk management and value for money work within the organization
• Oversee overall organizational performance and people development including the managing of the performance dashboard and Bottom Line Accountabilities.
• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational management as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team as a team player
• Support the Project Director and SLT in the governance, oversight and direction of non-programmatic units
• Support the Project Director to develop and engage the SLT in the strategic growth and expansion of Nuru Nigeria
• Act as a role model to our staff and partners by upholding our values and policies at all times Create and maintain a values-based ethic across Nuru Nigeria to ensure that the Nuru Nigeria’s values, codes of conduct, policies and standards are understood clearly by all and adhered to in practice.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Management or any Social Science / Humanities required
• 5 years of managerial experience required
• Basic experience of Finance, Procurement and admin required
• Experience in strategy development and implementation
• Result oriented and people’s person
• Solution driven
• Critical thinking, coaching, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of computers most especially Ms Word & Excel and Google Applications
• Ability to plan for and keep track of multiple projects and deadline
• A team player with excellent leadership skills
• Very good understanding of office management processes
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and changing priorities.

Application Closing Date
19th March, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV to: recruitment.nurunigeria18@gmail.com using the “Job Title & Location” as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply