Niger

Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a relevant field. At least five years of demonstrated experience in food security, knowledge management, organizational learning, and capacity strengthening. Ability and willingness to travel regularly. Excellent written communication and presentation skills in French and English. Knowledge of local languages is an asset. Strong tool/ curriculum development and training skills. Demonstrated, structured approach to coordination, sustainability planning, and linkage formulation. Demonstrated understanding and application of CLA. Qualified local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Child safeguarding Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff. The role The proposed program will be a highly-integrated, multi-sectoral food security intervention. The Strategic Coordination and Learning Advisor will work closely with the Food Security Technical Coordinator and the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountability Manager to ensure collaboration and linkages with external stakeholders across the program's intervention areas, as well as to integrate active and intentional adaptive learning exercises. The Advisor is responsible for: creating linkages between program participants and outcomes with other programs, institutions and stakeholders in the implementation area; supporting program impact and sustainability; establishing and implementing a program learning agenda; and ensuring collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) processes and activities within the program. Contract length: 1 to 2 Years

◦Education to MSc/MA/ level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience ◦Fluent French and good English speaking and writing skills required ◦Significant senior level experience working in FSL and Child Poverty programming, including direct experience in implementing cash transfer programmes, HEA approach, market analysis and economic recovery, community and national early warning systems. ◦Previous first phase emergency response experience is essential ◦Previous experience in managing a team and coaching ◦Previous experience in project management ◦Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability ◦Demonstrated monitoring and evaluation skills ◦Ability to work both in an advisory and a hands on implementation capacity ◦Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff ◦Strong influencing skills, experience in representation and advocacy in external forums ◦Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors ◦Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports ◦Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy ◦The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances. ◦Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support ◦Knowledge and / or experience in using COD and EMMA / MIFIRA ◦Familiarity with nutrition surveys ◦Experience with developing and designing Social Protection programmes ◦Specific experience of designing and managing DFID, USAID, OFDA, BPRM, EU and ECHO projects ◦Specific experience of working in consortia projects

Child Safeguarding Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff Contract Length: 1-3 Months ROLE PURPOSE: The Child Poverty and FSL Technical consultant will provide strategic technical support to SCI Niger’s Child Poverty and FSL programming. The consultant will provide interim support to ensuring the quality and impact of Child Poverty and FSL humanitarian and development programming. The consultant will support the country office sectoral representation and coordination with the government and with national and international development and emergency response partners and serve as the interlocateur between SCI Niger and head office and regioanl technical supporters. The consultant will act as the technical lead on assessments, programme design and budgeting, proposal development, program kick-offs, reporting, and support recruitment and procurement processes. The consultant will support the implementation and execution of activities in all food security and child poverty projects for SCI Niger to ensure they are started and completed on time and are impactful for children and communities. The consultant will also analyze the capacity building needs of existing country programme staff and help design and support capacity building plans and trainings for those staff.

•Recommended a minimum of 5 years management experience an NGO environment, of which three at a management level within the finance department of an international organization •CPA or equivalent degree (CA, ACMA, ACCA) strongly recommended Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff. ROLE PURPOSE: As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Niger, the Director of Finance shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office (CO). The Director of Finance in his/her capacity is responsible for overseeing the financial services - in both emergency and development programming contexts. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Country Director Staff reporting to this post: Direct: Finance Manager, Accountant Coordinator Role Dimensions: Save the Children works in 4 regions in Niger (Diffa, Maradi, Niamey, Zinder) with approximately 370 staff and an annual budget of circa $30 million. The Niger Program have steadily grown the portfolio, moving from 18 million USD budget to 33 million USD. SCI works in Niger with the support of a very diverse portfolio of donors ECHO, USAID, Global Fund, NORAD, Humanitarian response, etc. Knowledge of those donor regulations is a plus for this position. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to: •Leadership of the Niger Country Office •Support the development of an organisational culture that reflects our dual mandate values, promotes accountability and high performance, encourages a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, and frees up our people to deliver outstanding results for children and excellent customer service for our Members and donors •Help design and implement a coherent organizational structure that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to programme needs •Help maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with: host government authorities, partner agencies including humanitarian and development donors, and local and international NGOs •Ensure Niger Country Office complies with all Save the Children Essential Standards. •Ensure that all required support is provided promptly, at scale and in line with the rules and principles during emergencies, working closely with the Regional Office Finance •Oversee the finance function in Niger Country Office, including planning and budgeting, financial accounting, financial control, financial systems, and reporting Planning and Budgeting •Assist the Country Director (CD) in the management /administration of the Country Office resources and its sub-offices including (a) the formulation of country work program and resource allocation, (b) providing effective support and guidance to the Senior Management •Team and other key program staff during planning and allocation exercises; (c) monitoring resource utilization. Highlight variances, provide analysis and recommendations •Work with the Director of Program Operations and the Director of Program Development and Quality in supporting the development of new plans to meet funding and programming needs. •Identify and effectively manage all key risks, especially financial, related to delivering the Country Office program. Develop mitigation plans at proposal stage •Ensure correct level of budget authority exists within Country Office •Manage financial aspects of budget development for new proposals •Ensure appropriate and adequate emergency finance and grants procedures are detailed in the Country Office Emergency Preparedness Plan in order to enable rapid scale up •Ensure budget holders understand their responsibilities (e.g., through training) •Ensure field offices receive adequate support to operate efficient accounting systems, including timely receipt of monthly budget variance analysis by budget holders, timely answers to queries and scheduling tasks and deadlines. •Work with the HR Director to establish equitable staff compensation policies and practices within the approved budget and donor requirements •Prepare and monitor the Country Program’s Master Budget to inform cost allocation table for the Main office and sub offices. Financial Accounting, Reporting, and Control •Manage the Country Office financial systems and provide the SMT and all budget holders a monthly update on the budget variance analysis •Ensure that Program Operations and Support Services that systems are in place for the control of all assets, funds, equipment, property, and facilities; submit timely financial reports to centre, Regional Office and donors as required •Ensure that effective systems are put in place, and regularly reviewed, to allow adequate financial management and control including: •Annual accounts and tax statement preparation; •Accounting and management information systems; •Cash and cash flow management and control in particular gain/losses on currency exchange; •Financial procedures during emergency responses, including meeting all relevant responsibilities in the Rules and Principles for Emergency Response; •Expenditure procedures, especially around procurement; •Documentation of all controls and procedures; •Finance training for staff in the field and partners as necessary; •Availability of funds for sub-offices and the Country Office •Monitor accurate and timely submission of financial reports and attachments to members, donors and government regulatory agencies •Ensure quarterly effort reporting is prepared with major variances discussed with Regional Office and centre •Coordinate submission of control reports, respond to findings and recommend resolutions or action plans •Lead and participate in the development of finance policies and procedures to be able to maintain a well-financially controlled environment in both development and emergency contexts •Coordinate any internal or external financial audits •Ensure monthly financial reviews (MFRs) are prepared, reviewed with SMT, and submitted to Regional Office regularly •Ensure Country Office treasury operations are adequately managed •Monitor completion of financial reports for awards/contracts. Ensure proper accounting and closing of books upon receipt of completed reports and documents from various sub-offices •With the Grants and Compliance Manager, coordinate the release of donor fund summaries from the members to ensure accurate and systematic accounting of grant transaction Staff Management, Mentorship, and Development •Ensure appropriate staffing within finance teams •Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in an emergency •Manage finance teams; define expectations, provide leadership and technical support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly •Ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of staff as appropriate and ensure availability of appropriate professional development opportunities for staff •Incorporate staff development strategies and Performance Management Systems into team building process. Establish result based system and follow up. •Ensure adequate segregation of finance, administration and logistics duties within Country Office Manage the performance of all staff in the finance work area through: •Effective use of the Performance Management System including the establishment of clear, measureable objectives, ongoing feedback, periodic reviews and fair and unbiased evaluations; •Coaching, mentoring and other developmental opportunities; •Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance; •Documentation of performance that is less than satisfactory, with appropriate performance improvements/ workplans Additional job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. Equal Opportunities The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures

• Minimum 5 years’ experience at field coordination position and management roles with an INGO/International Agency
• Masters degree or equivalent degree in relevant field preferred
• Fluency in written and spoken French
• Fluency in spoken and written English (preferred)
• Good interpersonal and motivational skills
• Flexible/motivated
• Experience in budget and programme management
• Ability to work with limited supervision and remote areas with very basic service
• Team player
• Experience in managing staff safety and security requirements and good analytical skills of political and security situations.
• Experience/knowledge of Niger or Sahel region desirable

GOAL has been present in Niger since 2005 mainly responding to the food crises and humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable communities. GOAL Niger has continuously supported the population of Mirriah, Goure, Matamaye, Magaria and Kantache, districts in Zinder Region. Over the years activities have ranged across various sectors of community-based programmes in Nutrition, Agriculture, Food Security, Livelihoods, Environmental management, rehabilitation of schools and WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene).

GOAL is scaling up and expanding its programme in Zinder and Diffa Regions in Niger and is looking for a highly competent and committed individual to be an integral part of the GOAL team in Niger.

Overall Objectives of the position:

The AC is responsible for all activities at Diffa and Zinder programme sites; this responsibility covers the operational/support functions (Security, Human Resources, Logistics, Finance and Admin) and direct program activities (Primary Health Care, Nutrition, FSL, WASH, protection and mainstreaming gender, child protection, environment and HIV) and includes representation, coordination, programme planning, monitoring & evaluation and overseeing the day-to-day operations of field staff. The AC is also responsible for managing internal and external coordination with staff, local authorities, cluster, and other actors in the areas respectively.

To ensure good management of GOAL’s programme activities in Diffa and Zinder, the AC is responsible for ensuring that the programmes receive the maximum possible level of support from the operational/support functions. This will involve ensuring:

• Proper planning by the programme departments to ensure programme implementation is in accordance with the donor proposals
• Good, timely coordination between the different programme departments and operational/support functions
• An understanding by all parties of the constraints faced by other departments
• The efficient performance of the operational/support functions
• If required the AC has a role to play resolving any conflicts between the different departments
• Reasonable knowledge of safety and security management

Key Duties

• Representation, coordination and programme planning
• Oversee day-to-day operations of senior field based staff
• Submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and provide inputs for donor reports and proposals
• Coordination with the regional Government, UN and NGOs
• Ensure the safety and security of staff in the area of operation
• Oversee HR issues in the programme areas
• Oversee finance department in the fields
• Oversee Logistics functions in the fields
• Implement other tasks as identified by the CD

Representation & External Coordination

• Relationships with open dialogue and mutual respect should be nurtured with all stakeholders. Meetings should include updates on the planned programme direction, and understanding the concerns and promoting ownership of the programme by the various stakeholders
• Liaise with partners at state and locality level; attend all appropriate co-ordination/sectors meetings and share information regarding projects and security where relevant
• Ensure good relations with Niger government representatives and local authorities/line ministries, ensuring that GOAL remains impartial and neutral while responding to humanitarian crisis
• Liaise with Ministry of Health, department of Nutrition, MoAF and others as needed at state and locality level on programme delivery and quality
• Accompany and assist donor representatives and other official visitors, and provide information as required

Security Management

The AC is the Security Focal Point for the programme sites, and thus responsible for the safety of his/her team and at all times in a position to respond to a security incident.

The AC will be responsible for overseeing security in the programme sites, including:

• Implementing GOAL’s Security Guidelines and Procedures
• Periodically review of the sites specific security guidelines
• Ensure all office and accommodation meet basic security standards, including fire prevention, lockdown and evacuation procedures
• Ensure that all staff are familiar with GOAL’s Security Guidelines and with the GOAL evacuation plan
• Provide a security briefing to all staff/visitors arriving into the sites
• Monitor the security situation and provide regular information to the CD or his delegate of any incidents, changes or adverse conditions affecting staff safety or project operations in the region
• The AC should have regular dialogue with local authorities, UNDSS, NGO security focal point and field staff in the facilities concerning the current and expected security situation including threats and concerns

Programme

• Weekly coordination meeting with the programme managers, combined with a robust schedule of site visits to ensure that the AC is familiar with the programme activities
• The AC responsibility is limited in the fact that the technical staff will provide technical direction and support for programme activities. Technical responsibility for the programme activities will always remain with the programme coordinators in the programme site
• The AC must be familiar with the donor contracts and proposals related to the programme sites
• The AC is responsible for ensuring that all visits are successful. This involves receiving a ToR, and discussing the ToR upon arrival of the visitor, and facilitating contact to the relevant staff/etc. where necessary
• Monitor and audit payments made for trainings and for distributions and other day to day expenses
• Ensure partnerships and collaboration with local government, key implementing partners, and local organizations in the areas

Financial

Oversee the Finance department in the programme sites, including:

• Supervise and manage the Finance Officers;
• Work with the Finance team to ensure that GOAL’s Financial Guidelines are adhered to at all times, reporting any breaches to the Financial Controller/CD;
• Monthly review of spending and forecasting;
• Ensure monthly BMT meetings are in place and programme staff actively participates;
• Conduct weekly cash counts;
• Review of Cash book for reasonability of expenditure;
• Review of financial paper work to ensure all transactions are properly authorized and that all required supporting documentation is on file;
• Ensure timely fund request and float forecast is submitted to the Financial Controller on monthly basis;

Logistics

Oversee the Logistics functions in the programme sites, to ensure all logistical requirements are provided in a timely and cost effective manner including:

• On a day to day basis managing field logistics team
• Work with the field logistics team to ensure that GOAL’s logistics procedures are adhered to at all times, reporting any breaches to the General Service Manager or CD
• Coordinate with the General Service Manager on issues related to Logistics
• Ensure the logistics and support functions provide the required support to programmes

Please note that only online applications will be accepted. Please find the application form on our website: http://grnh.se/7e0g6b1