Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is one of the largest aid organizations in the Nordic region. We respond to disasters and emergencies by providing water and critical assistance to those affected. Through our international network and partner organizations in the ACT Alliance, we reach millions of people each year, helping to make a positive difference around the world. Our mission is to eradicate injustice, and we work passionately on advocacy, long-term development in local communities, and emergency assistance.
As the number of people impacted by disasters continues to rise, we are committed to delivering more emergency relief and ensuring access to clean water. We believe that people in need must be helped, and we will not stop fighting for a just world.
NCA has been operational in northeastern Nigeria, providing humanitarian relief with a strong presence in Monguno, Maiduguri, Pulka, and Dikwa. We are now seeking the right candidate to join our team as a Maternal & Newborn Health officer to help us further our mission and contribute to ongoing efforts in the region. (See details below).
TITLE: Maternal & Newborn Health officer
REPORTING TO: Maternal & Newborn Health Senior officer
DUTY STATION: Maiduguri (with possible travels to other field locations).
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Maternal and newborn health officer is responsible for supporting and implementing reproductive health programs and initiatives, with a specific focus on the SBBC project aimed at enhancing maternal and newborn health outcomes in Borno State, Nigeria. This role involves assisting in coordinating with partners, providing technical support, and ensuring the effective implementation of reproductive health programs. The Maternal and newborn health officer will work closely with the Maternal and newborn health senior officer and other staff members to uphold reproductive health policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and contributing to a positive work environment and program objectives.
JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
✓ Program Coordination and Support: Assist in coordinating reproductive health programs and initiatives with local and international partners, focusing on improving maternal and newborn health outcomes through the SBBC project. Technical assistance to health teams implementing SBBC and other related strategies led by NCA to improve maternal and newborn health.
✓ Technical Assistance and Capacity Building: support the technical support provision and training to partners and staff on reproductive health issues and best practices related to the SBBC project.
✓ Monitoring and Evaluation: Assist in managing program data and outcomes to ensure continuous improvement and accountability for the SBBC project. Conducting mentoring and supportive supervision to health teams implementing SBBC and other related strategies led by NCA to improve maternal and newborn health.
MAIN TASKS
✓ Program Support: Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the SBBC project, which aims to enhance maternal and newborn health outcomes through training, and continuous quality improvements.
✓ Technical Support: Provide technical support to partners/ stakeholders and staff, including capacity building and training process as part of the SBBC project.
✓ Budget management: Make sure the means of verification for each activity and all financial documents are collected, filed and shared with finance team on time.
✓ Data Management: Regularly update and maintain program data for the SBBC project, ensuring accuracy and readiness for audits.
✓ Compliance: Assist in ensuring compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies, and update relevant documentation as needed for the SBBC project.
✓ Monitoring and Evaluation: Track and analyze program outcomes related to the SBBC project to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions.
OTHER DUTIES / FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED TO THE POSITION
✓ Collaboration: Facilitate coordination and collaboration across departments and with local and international partners to strengthen program delivery of the SBBC project.
✓ Documentation: Ensure correct and timely documentation of program data for the SBBC project for archiving in the organization’s system.
✓ Security Compliance: Comply with security requirements and program routines, regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures for the SBBC project
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Essential Criteria:
✓ Commitment to Human Rights and Gender Equality: Strong dedication to human rights, gender equality.
✓ Adherence to NCA Values: Commitment to NCA’s core values and principles, including timely reporting and enforcement of the NCA Code of Conduct and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards.
✓ Independent Work: Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while being proactive and results oriented.
✓ Gender Sensitivity and Flexibility: Resilient, flexible, and able to work in gender-sensitive contexts, ensuring that the needs and perspectives of all genders are respected.
✓ Cultural Competence: Ability to work and communicate effectively in culturally diverse settings, with experience engaging with community members, leaders, and local organizations.
✓ Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in the local language and the ability to deliver presentations, training, and workshops effectively.
✓ Computer Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other relevant software.
Qualifications:
✓ Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public health, Reproductive Health, Nursing, or a related field.
✓ Certification/Membership: Professional certifications or membership in relevant professional bodies is highly desirable.
✓ Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in reproductive health programs, ideally within a humanitarian or development context.
✓ Technical Skills: Knowledge of reproductive health, maternal and newborn care, capacity building, and program management.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications to Recruitment-Ng@nca.no no later than 4:00 PM on 18th January 2025.
Applications should include an up-to-date CV and a cover letter, combined into a single PDF file. Please ensure the job title is clearly stated in the email subject line.
We encourage early applications, as submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.
NCA’S Commitments
NCA is committed to following the following policies, standards and commitments and all staff are equally expected to conform to their requirements:
• Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP)
• Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in
Disaster Relief
• ACT Alliance Code of Conduct
• SPHERE Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Relief
• NCA Nigeria Security Plan
• NCA Nigeria Staff Handbook
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Norwegian Church Aid and amongst beneficiaries served by Norwegian Church Aid.
Compliance & Ethics:
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics within Norwegian Church Aid.
As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of Norwegian Church Aid’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.