Position Start Date : October 1st, 2023
Duration : 6 months
Location : Maiduguri, Nigeria
Status : non-accompanied
Terre des hommes does not set closing dates for this position; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled
Tdh :
Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh), with headquarters in Lausanne and an office in Zurich, is the leading Swiss organisation for child rights. In 2022, we supported 2.6 million children and members of their communities around the world. We trained people who in turn supported a further 4.5 million children and members of their communities.
Context :
Terre des hommes is active in Nigeria since 2008 through development activities in the South-West of the country (via a “migration” multi countries project closed in 2020) and since 2018 through humanitarian assistance in Borno’s state (health, nutrition, child protection (CP), education in emergency (EiE), WASH and psychosocial support (PSS)).
Since 2022, Tdh has reduced its footprint in the Borno’s state and focus its intervention in Maiduguri metropole city through an integrated project (CP / EiE / PSS / WASH) focusing on IDPs and host communities.
Based on the strengths of the delegation (a committed and skilled team, a well-known and recognized expertise in CP and EiE, etc.), Tdh would like to reinforce its presence in Nigeria in deploying its programmatic approach (3 programs (Health (including nutrition), Migration and Access to Justice) and 2 expertise (CP and WASH)) through humanitarian activities and development approach.
The position of Grant & Reporting Officer will be instrumental in coordinating proposal development to better position Tdh in the complex and competitive context of Nigeria, and she/he will support the implementation of the short and mid-term strategy to secure fundings. The position will be based in Maiduguri.
General Responsibilities :
Under the responsibility of the Head of Delegation, the Grant & Reporting Officer duties will include coordinating and contributing to proposal writing processes; coordinating and editing progress/final reports; handling grant administration and follow-up; ensuring compliance with grant regulations; identifying funding opportunity; disseminating Tdh program staff on donor policies; and supporting in the project cycle management, monitoring, and external communication aspects.
The full job description will be shared with the candidates selected to start the recruitment process.
Profile :
Education :
Masters / Post-graduate from a recognized University/college in International Development, Social Sciences or any other related area that can bring added value to the job.
Experience & Competencies :
- Proven analytical skills and the ability to think strategically in relation to fundraising and donor engagement.
- Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills; able to understand complex issues and translate them into simple, workable actions and plans.
- Experience with working in multi-cultural environment.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Good administrative and numerical skills and attention to details.
- Ability to adjust to constantly changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through.
- Excellent planning skills and understanding of Programme Cycle Management in emergencies and/or development environments.
- Knowledge in securing and managing funds from institutional donors would be an asset.
Languages :
Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English, with high impact influencing and persuasive skills
Knowledge in French is an asset.
IT :
High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Conditions:
- Swiss contract
- Gross monthly salary CHF 2450.- x13,36 months
- Insurances: sickness, accident, repatriation
- Annual leaves: 25 days/year
- Flights to duty station and back
Tdh Global Code of Conduct and Risk Management Policies :
- Fully complies with Tdh’s Global Code of Conduct and systematically reports any breach to the Code through the whistleblowing procedure: raises awareness within the Foundation on abuse and violence and the rights deriving therefrom, respecting the rights and dignity of children, members of the communities and our own Staff
- Commits to respecting Risk Management Policies including: Safeguarding Policies (Child Safeguarding Policy, Policy on the Protection against Sexual Exploitation and the Directive on Staff Misconduct at the Workplace), Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption and Prevention of the Financing of Criminal Activities Policies
- Commits to reducing the risk of abuse and harm by developing a culture of open and informed leadership within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we intervene in.
We offer an exciting and varied work, useful and meaningful, in a team that wants to make a difference for vulnerable children.
Are you interested? Do you want to face this challenge?
Application files sent through our official website will be processed only if complete (CV + cover letter). Additional documents (diplomas, work certificates, etc.) will be requested at a later stage.
We will be in touch with the shortlisted candidates only in the selection process – with the large number of applications received, we unfortunately cannot provide personal follow-up to the larger candidate pool. Thanks for your understanding.
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