Management & Engineering Technologies International, Inc.
NIGERIA CAPACITY BUILDING COORDINATOR *Located in ABUJA, NIGERIA *
Management & Engineering Technologies International, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The successful applicant will be hired through a contractor (METI Inc.) to work with the
U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Office of International Programs
on international natural resource projects.Management and Engineering Technologies International, Inc. (METI), in support of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Office of International Programs (IP), may require the services of a part-time Capacity Building Coordinator to help administer a U.S. government (USG)-funded program based in Abuja, Nigeria.Background
The USFS, with funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA), first launched the Nigeria Emergency Management program in 2016 at the request of the Nigerian government. The program aimed to promote best practices in emergency management and has evolved to include various training initiatives.Currently, the plan includes establishing a technical working group to guide program oversight and engage with key stakeholders, along with a comprehensive review of existing NEMA and SEMA policies to identify gaps for developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that enhance coordination.Position Description
In collaboration with the USFS International Programs (IP) office in Washington, DC, the USFS
Nigeria Capacity Building Coordinator
(The Coordinator) will support the design, implementation, reporting, and management of activities with partners in-country. The Coordinator will manage short-term technical advisors from the USFS and will be based in Abuja, with necessary travel within Nigeria.Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:Bachelor's and/or Advanced Degree in disaster, humanitarian or crisis management, or related discipline. Relevant professional experience may serve as a substitute for degree qualifications.Demonstrated experience in managing field-based project implementation, preferably in emergency management, in Nigeria.Familiarity with USG Agencies operating in Nigeria and their programming (e.g. USAID, US Embassy).Possess a network of contacts in the emergency management sector.Demonstrated ability to provide timely and high-quality deliverables (including written reports and analyses).A track record of working effectively across diverse (national and international) stakeholder groups.Ability to travel nationally in support of activity execution, including at times extended field-based missions.Ability to be resourceful and proactive as well as to communicate openly and effectively with partners and team members.Knowledge and policy level experience in US disaster management systems including the NIMS, Incident Command System (ICS), Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) and/or the National Response Framework (NRF).Policy level experience in incident management, emergency management or disaster field operations with a government or non-governmental organization.Ability to review and analyze existing policy doctrine and guidance and recommend modifications to improve national level disaster management systems.Ability to work non-traditional hours to accommodate international time zones.Comfort with ambiguity and adaptable to sometimes unpredictable circumstances.Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Coordinator include, but are not limited to:Provide oversight to and hands-on management of USFS supported activities in Nigeria.Support the development, implementation oversight and reporting, for USFS-led activities in Nigeria.Coordinate and support meetings, trainings, events, consultants and key disaster management partnerships related to the implementation of USFS activities in Nigeria.Provide support and oversight to consultants and advisors brought on by USFS to assist in implementation of activities in Nigeria.Coordinate and support a technical working group, in coordination with other partners in Nigeria, specifically NEMA and SEMA.Liaise with USAID/BHA Nigeria, the US Embassy in Abuja, as needed for efficient and effective program implementation.Finalize work plans and reports in a timely and thorough manner.Work with USFS/IP Washington in the recruitment and scheduling of short-term technical advisors who will contribute skills and expertise to the initiative.Provide technical and logistical support to short-term USFS technical advisors on mission to Nigeria.Oversight and Reporting
The Coordinator shall report to the US Forest Service Program Manager for Nigeria at the USFS/IP Africa & Middle East office, who will provide regular evaluation and guidance.Period of Performance
Part-time for one year, with the possibility of extension.Location of Work
Abuja, Nigeria, with occasional travel in country.Compensation
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.Timeline
Apply by August 4, 2024.Interested candidates should apply at
this link
OR send a resume and letter of interest to the HR Department at METI to
IPJOBS@meticorp.com
with " USFS Nigeria Capacity Building Coordinator " in the subject line.
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U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Office of International Programs
on international natural resource projects.Management and Engineering Technologies International, Inc. (METI), in support of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Office of International Programs (IP), may require the services of a part-time Capacity Building Coordinator to help administer a U.S. government (USG)-funded program based in Abuja, Nigeria.Background
The USFS, with funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA), first launched the Nigeria Emergency Management program in 2016 at the request of the Nigerian government. The program aimed to promote best practices in emergency management and has evolved to include various training initiatives.Currently, the plan includes establishing a technical working group to guide program oversight and engage with key stakeholders, along with a comprehensive review of existing NEMA and SEMA policies to identify gaps for developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that enhance coordination.Position Description
In collaboration with the USFS International Programs (IP) office in Washington, DC, the USFS
Nigeria Capacity Building Coordinator
(The Coordinator) will support the design, implementation, reporting, and management of activities with partners in-country. The Coordinator will manage short-term technical advisors from the USFS and will be based in Abuja, with necessary travel within Nigeria.Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:Bachelor's and/or Advanced Degree in disaster, humanitarian or crisis management, or related discipline. Relevant professional experience may serve as a substitute for degree qualifications.Demonstrated experience in managing field-based project implementation, preferably in emergency management, in Nigeria.Familiarity with USG Agencies operating in Nigeria and their programming (e.g. USAID, US Embassy).Possess a network of contacts in the emergency management sector.Demonstrated ability to provide timely and high-quality deliverables (including written reports and analyses).A track record of working effectively across diverse (national and international) stakeholder groups.Ability to travel nationally in support of activity execution, including at times extended field-based missions.Ability to be resourceful and proactive as well as to communicate openly and effectively with partners and team members.Knowledge and policy level experience in US disaster management systems including the NIMS, Incident Command System (ICS), Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) and/or the National Response Framework (NRF).Policy level experience in incident management, emergency management or disaster field operations with a government or non-governmental organization.Ability to review and analyze existing policy doctrine and guidance and recommend modifications to improve national level disaster management systems.Ability to work non-traditional hours to accommodate international time zones.Comfort with ambiguity and adaptable to sometimes unpredictable circumstances.Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Coordinator include, but are not limited to:Provide oversight to and hands-on management of USFS supported activities in Nigeria.Support the development, implementation oversight and reporting, for USFS-led activities in Nigeria.Coordinate and support meetings, trainings, events, consultants and key disaster management partnerships related to the implementation of USFS activities in Nigeria.Provide support and oversight to consultants and advisors brought on by USFS to assist in implementation of activities in Nigeria.Coordinate and support a technical working group, in coordination with other partners in Nigeria, specifically NEMA and SEMA.Liaise with USAID/BHA Nigeria, the US Embassy in Abuja, as needed for efficient and effective program implementation.Finalize work plans and reports in a timely and thorough manner.Work with USFS/IP Washington in the recruitment and scheduling of short-term technical advisors who will contribute skills and expertise to the initiative.Provide technical and logistical support to short-term USFS technical advisors on mission to Nigeria.Oversight and Reporting
The Coordinator shall report to the US Forest Service Program Manager for Nigeria at the USFS/IP Africa & Middle East office, who will provide regular evaluation and guidance.Period of Performance
Part-time for one year, with the possibility of extension.Location of Work
Abuja, Nigeria, with occasional travel in country.Compensation
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.Timeline
Apply by August 4, 2024.Interested candidates should apply at
this link
OR send a resume and letter of interest to the HR Department at METI to
IPJOBS@meticorp.com
with " USFS Nigeria Capacity Building Coordinator " in the subject line.
#J-18808-Ljbffr