Recent Job Openings at mothers2mothers

mothers2mothers (m2m) is an Africa-based not-for-profit organisation leading global efforts to end paediatric AIDS and create healthy families and communities across ten sub-Saharan African countries. We employ women living with HIV as Frontline Health Workers. We know ending HIV is just the start. Please browse this page or visit our website to learn more. We train and employ women living with HIV as community healthcare workers – Mentor Mothers – who provide lifesaving health education and services to women, children, and families at health facilities and door-to-door in the community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Programme Technical Manager

Job Title: Programme Technical Manager

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• The Programme Technical Manager will have responsibility for all aspects of technical and operational programme management in order to optimise programme performance and outcomes, and supervise the implementation of the programme.
• S/he will be responsible for designing and reviewing m2m’s programme intervention in Nigeria, systematic monitoring of programme results against targets and work plans, development and operationalisation of programme standards, and employing data for decision-making and course correction.
• The Programme Technical Manager will ensure programme effectiveness and cost efficiency through appropriate human and financial resource management. The Programme Technical Manager, with the Programme Officer, will supervise m2m’s direct service activities, building the capacity of frontline staff.
• S/he will ensure effective coordination with key stakeholders including government, donors, other implementers, and private sector, and support the Country Director in representing m2m at technical working groups, conferences, and other forums.
• S/he will also support the design and development of proposals for programme funding. The position will be based in Abuja, Nigeria and report to the Country Director (CD).

Job Description
Technical Support and Quality Improvement:

• Provide technical leadership and support to the m2m in-country team around start-up and implementation processes.
• Provide technical oversight and management of the implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Support the design of, and maintain/review, m2m’s programme toolkit (including training, standard operating procedures, service delivery and monitoring tools) for Nigeria.
• Lead recruitment, training, and capacity building of site staff
• Lead and/or support the development of technical scopes of work for new funding proposals.
• Facilitate knowledge and information sharing of national and global issues and developments relevant to m2m’s programming, including from other m2m countries, among project team.

Programme Management:

• Ensure quality implementation of m2m’s programme. Support the development and implementation of site-level activities. Conduct routine supportive supervision, mentorship, and monitoring of site-level activities, oversee monthly analysis of supportive supervision results and other technical assessments.
• Work with programme and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) staff to routinely review Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) programme performance reports and identify data-driven quality improvement activities, capacity building and training needs, and develop capacity building and implementation plans to address gaps. Lead project review meetings and provide proactive updates on project performance.
• Provide input into monthly expenditure projections, working closely with CD and finance manager to monitor programme expenditures to remain within budget and analyse expenditure trends.
• Institute functional systems, processes, and procedures required to ensure programme activities are implemented in full compliance with donor, m2m, and national policies and requirements.
• Manage programme staff. Support Programme Officer in managing and building capacity of project staff.
• Collaborate and support M&E Officer to ensure data and reporting quality. Support the site-level use of m2m quality improvement and strategic management tools, both paper and electronic.
• Develop internal and donor deliverables, including annual workplans, routine performance reports and presentations, working closely with the CD and M&E staff. Provide input into development of deliverables for other functional areas including budgets and monitoring and evaluation plans.

Stakeholder Relations and Engagement:

• Support the Country Director in building and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government and donor representatives.
• Actively participate and represent m2m in Technical Working Groups and relevant forums at national and state level.
• Ensure close working relationships with government and partner organisations to ensure harmonised efforts and coordination of project activities.
• Provide country intelligence and insight to resource mobilisation team, meet with potential donors to expand in country portfolio.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Science, Nursing, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Science, or related field; Master’s advantageous
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience planning, managing, and monitoring RMNCH, HIV or primary health care programmes in Nigeria, with three years in a supervisory role
• Proven in-depth knowledge of in health programming and policies, with specific experience in HIV, RMNCH, and primary health care landscape and programmes in Nigeria.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles
• Strong design and conceptualisation skills – able to think creatively and systematically at all project levels.
• Experience coordinating and/or leading public health programmes in resource limited settings.
• Experience in project management. Demonstrated experience in developing and writing quality project workplans, reports, and other deliverables.
• Experience working in Nigeria with government, donors, and implementers/non-governmental organisations; experience establishing relationships and working with stakeholders at national and state in community-based public health programming.
• Knowledge of Nigeria’s health and social service systems, and partner landscape
• Demonstrated ability to design and lead the execution of efficient support systems including creating programme, operational, tracking and evaluation support tools.
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring project performance, using M&E data for programme improvement. Ability to organise, analyse, interpret, and use programme performance information.
• Demonstrated experience in conduct of technical on-site supervision using programme tools; experience supporting use of electronic client management tools strongly preferred.

Competencies:

• Strong writing, editing, and grammar skills in English and ability to communicate effectively and succinctly to internal and external audiences.
• Strong mentoring skills
• Fluent in English and local languages
• Strong Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, with ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: mothers2mothers is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people. Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies.

Country Finance Manager

Job Title: Country Finance Manager

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• The Country Finance Manager is responsible for the full finance function in Nigeria.
• This includes implementation and monitoring of all aspects of the financial transactions and administrative process related to Nigeria including financial management functions i.e. management reporting, financial data analysis, donor reporting, etc.
• The Country Finance Manager will provide support to the country team to ensure proper resource allocation to implement programme activities.
• The Country Finance Manager reports directly the Country Director and provides direct technical and financial support to Nigeria.

Job Description
Financial System Oversight and Maintenance:

• Set up financial system, including establishment of treasury, and internal controls.
• Implement and maintain accounting and financial internal control systems in order to provide appropriate level of security over the organisations resources and operations.
• Manage the financial and compliance aspects of donors and ensure that expenses are incurred consistent with grant agreements and contracts.
• Maintain m2m finance and operational policies and procedures and lead adaptation for country, where relevant.
• Review the work activities of direct reporting lines, ensuring that functions are performed accurately and efficiently.
• Manage the monthly closing of accounts and ensure reconciliation of all accounts.
• Monitor cash flow through preparation of cash budgets and funding requests to ensure that sufficient cash is always available to meet operational needs.
• Provide support during internal and external audit and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to address audit findings and recommendations.
• Build capacity on m2m policies, procedures, procurement and accounting software.
• Assist the Head Office Finance department with setting up in-country bank accounts and registration with relevant statutory bodies. Support the Country Director to ensure compliance with all statutory regulations and filings.

Financial and accounting management and direction:

• Provide financial management support to the Country Director and country management team and liaise with Head Office
• Provide financial management advice and assistance to the Country Director, including assistance in the preparation and monitoring of organisational budgets.
• Manage the accounting processing and related work processes related to Country Office transactions.
• Track the cash receipts and disbursements at a project level and provide financial advice to project leads in terms of project spending and planning.

Budgets and financial reporting:

• Prepare and maintain country budgets (annual and project), closely coordinating with CD and programme staff.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting to the Country Director and other staff.
• Prepare quarterly pipeline reports and financial analysis.
• Manage project contracting with HO, including procurement contracts or purchase orders for goods and services, service agreements, consultant agreements etc. as applicable.
• Prepare proposal budgets for new opportunities.
• Take initiative on cutting costs without compromising quality.
• Provide ad hoc reporting requirements as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial data, reports, financial narrative and variance analysis when necessary to Head Office
• Oversee and liaise with finance and operations team on procurement, logistics, travel, and program activity preparation, organisation and management.
• Ensure integrity of procurement procedures and full documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or similar field.
• At least five (5) years post study experience in a financial/accounting capacity of which at least two years should include management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in presenting financial data and analysis to non-finance staff
• Demonstrated experience developing budgets, financial forecasts, expenditure reports, and other financial reports.
• Knowledge of institutional donor requirements (USAID, CDC, EC, FCDO, UN partner agencies, Global Fund, SIDA, etc.) would be advantageous.

Competencies:

• Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure.
• Experience with ERP accounting systems, high proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work on own and within various teams.
• Ability to manage competing tasks; ability to prioritise and produce high level output consistently.
• Fluent in English
• Strong accounting and financial management acumen
• Excellent attention to detail
• Analytical and problem solving skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Note: mothers2mothers is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people. Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for all M&E responsibilities related to the Nigeria programme, including all monitoring, evaluation, analytics, and reporting of performance and results.
• S/he will lead all efforts to strengthen monitoring and evaluation, and performance reporting.
• S/he will liaise with relevant programme staff and counterparts responsible for local and state level monitoring, evaluation, and support coordination with national Management Information Systems (MIS).

Job Description
M&E & Data management:

• Serve as the focal person for all M&E-related functions for the Nigeria Programme
• Manage project-specific M&E framework and plan including data collection and systems requirements
• Support m2m’s internal quality improvement initiative as it relates to all aspects of the Nigeria programme
• Generate data reports based on entered data on a periodic basis and as required.
• Respond to information access and retrieval requests from authorised members.
• Ensure receipt of all monthly M&E and other reporting forms from all sites
• Support data management in relation to periodic evaluations and operations research
• Update data systems to capture additional information based on project and donor needs.
• Collaborate with site colleagues to ensure that all geolocations have latest data collection tool
• Work with Programme Officer and Site Coordinators to ensure data is entered in real-time from sites.
• Weekly review data to ensure correctness and completeness.
• Verify entered data by reviewing, correcting, changing or deleting entered information.

Data quality monitoring:

• Monitor site level data quality using standard checklist.
• Coach and mentor staff on data quality and use for decision making.
• Participate in routine data compilation, monthly, quarterly and annually whenever necessary.
• Assist in implementation of all M&E activities; development of tools, capacity building, site supervision, data collection and reporting.
• Review data to ensure completeness and accuracy in data entry, follow up on missing data and data reporting forms, and implement data quality controls.
• Facilitate data utilisation including guiding routine performance monitoring ensuring provision of analytical data to inform effective QA/QI

Reports/ Documentation:

• Lead project M&E related internal and external reporting. Provide relevant data and information required to develop proposals and compile donor and head office reports.
• Provide data and information whenever required to document lessons learned and special reports.
• Assist the Nigeria Country Team as required including running reports of data used for programme review and planning.
• Provide relevant strategic information for evidence-based programmatic and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare presentations for donors and government.
• Maintain filling system to ensure secure and organised storage of site reporting forms and other related M&E documents.
• Coordinate the supply, production, and distribution of printed M&E tools for all m2m sites in Nigeria.

Capacity Building & Supportive Supervision:

• Assist with training sessions of staff on data documentation, indicators, monthly data compilation and data quality check techniques.
• Conduct on site supportive supervision visits to identify gaps and challenges faced by site staff and offer onsite training, mentoring and support for improved data collection and management.
• Collaborate with the country team to formulate roll-out plans for new data collection tools.
• Facilitate M&E training components during pre-service training and in-service training.

Partnership:

• Strengthen relationship with MOH and other partners at local, state, and national level to ensure access to other alternative data sources.
• Interact with other implementing organisations to share key lessons and good practices for improved data collection and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Work, M&E, Demography, Biostatistics, Statistics, Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of work experience in designing, establishing, and managing M&E systems, ensuring data quality, and managing data intensive, performance- based programs (familiarity with PEPFAR reporting requirements a plus).
• Demonstrated ability in data analytics utilising Microsoft Excel, STATA, R, and/or Business Intelligence tools.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Nigeria’s health and social service information systems and M&E processes as it relates to data collection for performance-based reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and working experience in the use of mapping and other similar tools (including computer software programs) to target programme interventions and resources.
• Excellent knowledge of M&E systems development, best practices, innovations and developments in HIV and public health.
• Demonstrated ability to portray complex data sets in easy-to-understand formats including data visualisations
• Demonstrated ability prepare robust data extraction from internal and external information systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex data quality analyses and make recommendations based on findings.

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrated written, presentation, communication and organisational skills in English.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to effectively engage participants of different cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to deliver accurate work by deadline.
• High ability to work independently with sound decision making.
• Basic understanding of digital health platforms such as CommCare and DHIS2
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel and Access
• Possession of own car and valid driver’s license beneficial.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with experience managing human resources.
• Strong business and analytical skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Note: mothers2mothers is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people. Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies.