New Incentives is a pioneer in a growing movement of giving small incentives to caregivers whose infants get immunized, while increasing awareness of the health benefits of childhood vaccinations.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: National Partnership Officer
Location: Abuja (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Stakeholder Relation
Description
- The National Partnership Officer (NPO) will be responsible for stakeholder relations and technical support to government stakeholders on behalf of New Incentives – All Babies Are Equal Initiative (NI-ABAE).
- In addition, the NPO will support the security unit and matters around internal and external communication and representation.
- The NPO will ensure timely submission of reports to stakeholders at all levels, represent NI-ABAE at national events and meetings, engage with government Ministries, Departments and Agencies to ensure compliance and timely renewal of approvals, MoUs and other requirements, and develop articles, ops-ed and write-ups that reflect organizational good image.
- An ideal candidate should be courteous, have good writing skills and be knowledgeable of stakeholder management.
Job Responsibilities and Tasks
Stakeholder Relations (30%):
- Periodic meetings and check-in with national level governmental Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) and non-governmental partner organizations
- Organizational representation at events and partner coordination meetings of national-level MDAs and partner organizations.
- Identification and management of collaborations with and support to national-level MDAs and partner organizations.
- NI-ABAE is collaborating as one of the Social Protection implementing organizations.
- Identification and cultivation of national level champions and supports
- Stakeholder knowledge management.
- Implementation of the stakeholder relations goals and strategy at the national level.
- Organizational awareness of stakeholder relations landscape changes at the national level.
- Alignment of organizational goals with government priorities and identification of common points of collaborations.
Content Development and Documentation (20%):
- Timely and consistent reporting to national level governmental and non-governmental partners.
- Timely responses to requests for information (ROI) from national level governmental and non-governmental partners.
- Update and maintenance of proper documentation of stakeholder engagement across the organization.
- Update and maintenance of a stakeholder map.
- Development and maintenance of a set of presentation slides, fact sheets and talking points on organization, its program, plans and key questions for various audiences.
- Ability to represent the organization to local media; at conferences and workshops; and to other interest groups as needed.
- Management of engagement with media personnel and organizations.
- Media tracking and development of of articles, ops-ed and write-ups that reflects organizational good image
Technical Assistance to Government MDAs (20%):
- Technical support to government MDAs in line with NI-ABAE promised support or agreement.
- Technical support to government MDAs as part of representation of NI-ABAE at immunization, social protection and health committees and technical working groups.
- Technical support to government MDAs as might be periodically requested in line with ongoing collaboration.
- Technical support to government MDAs with representatives of other partner organizations as joint partner support to government.
Support to Stakeholder Relations Units (20%):
- Support to the Stakeholder Relations Units on national level responsibilities
- Support to supply-side unit to follow up vaccine supply issues at the national level
National Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement (10%):
- Maintenance of organization schedule of MOUs and approvals by government MDAs and proactive reminder with follow up for renewal at least 6 months before expiry.
- Maintenance of organizational legal and compliance checklists and proactive reminder with follow up for renewal at least 6 months before expiry.
- Organizational full knowledge and situational awareness of current and emerging national cash transfer and routine immunization laws, policies, guidelines and requirements
Education and Work Experience Requirements
- M.Sc, B.Sc or BA in Health, Public Health or Social Sciences disciplines.
- 3 – 6 years prior experience working on immunization support to governmental MDAs.
- 2 – 4 years prior experience working for a non-profit, charitable organization or (I)NGO at the national level
- Currently based in Abuja.
Basic Requirments:
- M.Sc, B.Sc or BA in Health, Public Health or Social Sciences disciplines.
- Good command of English Language is required while the ability to speak Hausa is an advantage.
- Key responsibilities include stakeholder relations, content development and documentation, provision of technical assistance to government stakeholders and national-level support to organization
Skills and Competencies Requirements:
- Good writing and oral communication skills.
- Good organizational skills, effective time management, and ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and prioritize tasks.
- Sound cultural awareness and ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment.
- Ability to deliver high quality work in short periods of time and to work under pressure.
- Ability to collaborate and work with stakeholders from various backgrounds and culture.
- Critical thinker and possess problem solving attitude.
- Ability to get work done effectively with minimal supervision.
- Detail-oriented and diligent professional.
- Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests.
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, internet browsers, smartphones and ICT in general. Ability to use Google Doc, Google Sheet and AppSheet would be an advantage
- Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure
- Profound knowledge of stakeholder management and relationship building
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English Language (conversation, reading and writing) is required
- Knowledge of Hausa Language (conversation and reading) is an advantage
Application Closing Date
30th May, 2023 (11.59 pm)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
