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| SENIOR ADVISOR ON FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION, NIGERIA JOB DESCRIPTION
The Policy Development Facility
PDF, a DFID-funded programme working with key partners within Nigeria to improve evidence-based policy, wishes to engage a Senior Advisor on Food Security and Nutrition, to work within the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD). The advisor will act as the focal point for the Nigerian government's efforts on food security and nutrition, harnessing government, private sector and development partner efforts to reduce malnutrition and food insecurity in the country. The advisor will promote the recognition that the challenge is multi-faceted, yet paramount to efforts to reduce poverty in Nigeria. The Advisor will report directly to the Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, named Forbes African Person of the Year, 2013 for his remarkable reforms in Nigeria's agriculture sector. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
HTSPE is looking for a Senior Advisor on Food Security and Nutrition to join this ongoing project: SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Raise the profile of food security and nutrition within FMARD and mainstream it into agricultural policies and programmes:
Develop innovative and evidence-based policies and recommendations related to food security and nutrition, recognising the role of the private sector and small holder agriculture.
Develop strategies for mainstreaming food security and nutrition into key value chains (especially millet, sorghum, orange flesh sweet potato, soy, horticulture, cassava, and livestock) with the Agricultural Transformation Agenda.
Develop strategies through which smallholder farmers in Nigeria would grow more nutritious food to improve their household diets.
Explore the potential for setting up a food security information system. Facilitate collection of baseline information and develop a monitoring and evaluation mechanism for nutritional programmes.
Drawing on additional expertise as necessary, assess the impact from trade cartels, trade policies and tariff regimes on food prices and food security . 2. Be a convenor of nutrition and food security issues across the Government of Nigeria, gathering evidence and opinion on issues of national food security and advising the HMA and the broader government as necessary:
Collaborate with colleagues in other Ministries (e.g. Health, Women, Education) to achieve improved food security and nutrition, especially among vulnerable populations and children in first 1000 days.
Contribute to and represent FMARD at the Food Security Task Group 3. Work with the private sector, development partners and research institutions to strengthen the evidence base for improving nutrition through the agricultural sector:
Work with the Senior Advisor for Resource Mobilization, Partnerships and Donor Relations to identify additional sources of funding for food security and nutrition programs;
Ensure good links between government, international development partners, the private sector and civil society;
Work with private sector engaged in ATA to incorporate food security and nutrition into activities;
Engage with, and prepare for, the New Alliance for agriculture as well as the G8 and other international events where the profile of food security and nutrition will be high on the agenda;
Collaborate with international programs such as Scaling Up Nutrition, World Food Programme, GAIN, and others whose mission is to promote food security and improved nutrition. ADVISOR PROFILE:
Masters' degree or higher in relevant subject plus 10 years of relevant experience of both policy development and implementation;
Experience of working in Sub-Saharan Africa and preferably West Africa in government at senior policy level;
Ideally at least 5 years of experience, in public/private partnership;
Solid understanding of food security - entitlement theory, access and availability;
Excellent understanding of the interface between agriculture, horticulture and nutrition and the potential role of the private sector. TERMS FOR THE POSITION:
The assignment, funded by DFID, is for a maximum of two years. Salary range: £60,000 - £70,000 p.a. KEY DELIVERABLES:
Evidence based advice to HMA on nutrition and food security in Nigeria;
Development of innovative approaches which raise nutritional outcomes and food security in Nigeria;
High quality briefings and other materials to facilitate high level Nigerian engagement with the G8, New Alliance and other international fora addressing food security and nutrition. TO APPLY
Please submit your CV (maximum of six pages) and a covering letter (maximum of two pages) noting key relevant experience and demonstrating how you meet the person specification. All applications should be submitted to: applications@pdfnigeria.org quoting the Reference number: 1009142/FMARD/074
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| Tetra Tech Company Vacancies | | 5:36:00 AM | CurrentNaija Jobs |
| ELECTRICAL ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION
The Electrical Engineer:
Serves as an Electrical Engineer.
Develops working knowledge of all technical requirements of projects
Provides Quality Assurance for ongoing construction projects
Reviews contractor submittals from electrical engineering perspective.
Prepares responses to RFI questions related to electrical engineering
Evaluates proposed submittal substitutions with electrical engineering implications
Coordinates development of Independent Government Estimates for modifications and change orders
Reviews and evaluated design calculations and data from electrical engineering perspective
Prepares monthly progress report summarizing project status, with emphasis on electrical engineering
Additional international locations will be added in future task orders. If you are willing to deploy to other locations and have the minimum skills listed here, you are encouraged to apply.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires the following:
10 years of engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
Current Top Secret Clearance or clearable to the TS level
Oversees experience preferred.
Professional Registration preferred ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
PRO-telligent, LLC, a Tetra Tech company, was recently awarded a contract with The Department of State, Overseas Buildings Operations, Office of Construction Management (CM). We are seeking cleared Electrical Engineers with experience providing engineering services in support of construction sites. This contract supports construction of US embassy compounds. Individuals in this position will be deployed to Abuja, Nigeria for 12 months. Candidates must have 10 years of experience working on active construction sites. Design office experience does not count toward the minimum experience. A Top Secret or interim Top Secret clearance is required. Candidates with a Secret clearance and all other qualifications listed in the job requirements will be considered for an upgrade to Top Secret CLICK LINK TO APPLY
https://tetratech.tms.hrdepartment.com/jobs/14303/Electrical-EngineerAbuja-Abuja?lcid=en-US DUE DATE: 05 January 2014
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| Vacancies at University of Maryland, Baltimore | | 5:34:00 AM | CurrentNaija Jobs |
| SENIOR GLOBAL/TECHNICAL GRANT WRITER JOB DESCRIPTION
The School of Medicine/ Institute of Human Virology (IHV) is currently recruiting for a Senior Global/Technical Grant Writer. The Senior Global/International Grant Writer will develop global and international targeted resources, global and international research funding sources, and write proposals to a variety of organization. Lead writing specific global and international targeted grant applications. Coordinate faculty and student efforts in the preparation of grant applications that have a global and/or international focus. These efforts will include writing, editing and professional review for technical compliance, budget alignment, and monitoring and evaluation plans. This position may provide grant writing support to international organizations supported and/or identified by University. Requires 40% travel to countries such as: Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, and other countries throughout Southeast Asia and Africa. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Research, identify, and respond to funding opportunities that support strategic vision of the University.
* Responsible for proposal writing for global and international focused applications. Write or edit proposals, renewal and re-compete submissions, and acknowledgements and reports to foundations, corporations, and government agencies and entities.
* Identify opportunities for collaborative projects that maximize the impact of a potential grant or contract in collaboration with the administrators and/or principal investigators.
* Research guidelines and deadlines, and pro-actively inform the appropriate staff of funding opportunities utilizing calendars of activities to ensure grant compliance in pre- and post-award activities.
* Ensure compliance of submissions by completing grant application and supporting documents in response to applications (technical, budget alignment, monitoring and evaluation plan, or close-out plan) upon receipt of technical/budget components.
* Monitors pre-award requests from funding sources, coordinates prompt and well-written responses.
* Coordinate efforts of faculty in all schools, responds to multidisciplinary global grant opportunities.
* Assure grant applications comply with all sponsor, federal and state requirements.
* Assist in the continued development of the University's Global Strategic Plan in accordance with University's priorities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, or related field.
* Five (5) years of experience in international or global grant writing with proven track record in successfully securing funding in the areas of health and social sciences
* Financial disclosure may be required. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
* Ability to develop full grant applications (technical, budget, monitoring and evaluation plans, close-out, pre and post award compliance activity calendars).
* Able to work under pressure to produce high quality work products under tight time frames, function independently and have exceptional interpersonal skills.
* Knowledge of NIH, CDC, USAID, and other global funders and opportunities and identify new funding sources for special programs.
* Able to coordinate and organize efforts across multiple disciplines.
* Ability to analyze trends and recommend and/or institute "best practices" to improve on-going activities and priorities.
* Proficient grant writing and computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.; Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, IM, etc.).
Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience TO APPLY
Please go to: http://hr.umaryland.edu/Prospective_Employees/Job_UMB/ and search for JOB REQUISITION# 8721
AA/EOW/ADA DUE DATE: 06 October 2014
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| MSH Country Representative Vacancies | | 5:31:00 AM | CurrentNaija Jobs |
| MSH COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE GRADE : M JOB ID 13-6967 LOCATION Other-West Africa Region Center/Office OCE - General OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Country Representative represents the Office of the Chief Executive (OCE) in a given country, and as such, is the most senior in-country staff member with final authority for in-country decisions related to MSH presence, interests, or immediate and time-sensitive risks to MSH and/or its staff. S/he is the primary contact for (non-project specific) external relations with key in-country stakeholders such as donors, government officials, clients and other partner organizations. S/he leads the development and execution of the Integrated Country Strategy and proactively coordinates MSH in-country activities. S/he promotes technical awareness, coordination, collaboration and synergy of MSH activities.
The Country Representative ensures that all projects and staff in-country safeguard MSH's financial, contractual, technical, and political integrity and reputation. The Country Representative has supervisory responsibility for the Country Operations Management Unit (COMU) Director and reports to the Office of the Chief Executive (OCE) through the Operations Office. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure that MSH activities and management operations in country are implemented as per MSH Mission, Values, policies and standards, and local laws and regulations.
Serve as Chair of the in-country Leadership Team (LT), and ensure accountability and appropriate follow up actions for decisions made at the meetings.
Drive the development and execution of the Integrated Country Strategy (ICS) and the annual country plans and ensure appropriate and coordinated support from home office.
Lead country-based business development and strategic communication activities (including positioning, intelligence gathering, and proposal development) that contribute to the sustainability or expansion of MSH's programs. Act as key liaison to the Offices for Business Development and Strategic Communications.
Ensure equitable, effective, timely, cost-effective, and responsive and high-quality operations and administrative support to all MSH in-country projects (prime and subs) within local laws and available resources, and in an environment with adequate internal controls, adherence to contracts regulations, MSH policies and standard operating procedures.
Provide support, coaching and mentoring to COMU Director and is accountable for (COMU Director) performance management (including regular check-ins, formal appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching and career development support).
Assist Project Director in-country as needed and applicable, especially in scanning and navigating local environment and managing local relationships.
Facilitate/ensure timely resolution of issues, constraints, problems affecting MSH in-country performance, efficiency, and effectiveness and work environment.
Facilitate execution of internal/external financial, operations and program reviews or audits, with timely follow up to reviews or audits conclusions and recommendations.
Facilitate resolution of differences or conflicts among LT members and their staff. KEY DISTINCTION:
In most cases, the Country Representative has responsibility for a significant project in country and represents MSH to the top external officials in country. In addition, the Country Representative represents the country to the Office of the Chief Executive. QUALIFICATIONS
MPH, MBA or master's level degree in related field.
Fifteen plus (15+) years of progressively responsible, related experience is required; twenty (20+) years is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level government officials and local stakeholders.
Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in technical content relevant to the projects in the country portfolio.
Demonstrated leadership and management abilities leading a diverse team of national professionals.
Prior experience and success in directing large international donor-funded projects. Previous operations management experience is a plus. Demonstrated strategic planning and visioning skills is required.
Familiarity with administrative, and operations procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.
Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision.
Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, cross cultural communication, active listening, and negotiation skills.
Fluency in English and French is required.
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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