Access to Humanitarian Assistance and Development Initiative (AHDI) is a non-governmental organization in Abuja, Nigeria. AHDI’s vision is a world where everyone is empowered to maximize their potentials, live with dignity and freedom. Its mission is to be the leading provider of innovative humanitarian and development solutions and services in Africa.

We are looking for a smart, passionate and qualified individual to fill the position below:

Job Title: Receptionist
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities

• Warmly welcome all guests visiting the office
• Guide visitors to the appropriate office
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
• Respond to first level operational enquiries
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and materials (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email
• Receive, sort and distribute daily mail and other deliveries
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (e.g. monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
• Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
• Update calendars and schedule meetings, conference and workshops
• Arrange travel and accommodations as required
• Keep updated records of office expenses and costs
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing.

Education, Skills and Experience

• OND level education
• Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar position in a structured organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude
• High school degree; additional certification in Office Management is a plus.

Job Title: Resource Mobilization Officer (RMO)
Location: Abuja
Direct Reporting: Directly reports to the Executive Director
Dotted line Reporting: Project Manager
Summary of Duties

• The Resource Mobilization Officer (RMO) would explore opportunities and support corporate fundraising efforts, with focus on individuals and donor agencies such as entrepreneurs and industrialists, international government donors, embassies, local and international private sector organizations etcetera in line with AHDI’s corporate mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities
Resource Mobilization:

• Contribute to the development, periodic review and understanding of AHDI’s fund raising strategy
• Develop result-oriented systems and practices that will help convert AHDI’s resource mobilization strategy into action
• Develop innovative, actionable and practical fund raising activities that will increase both contractual and non-contractual funding of AHDI

Donor Mapping:

• Constantly research on donors priorities and work with the senior management team in designing, developing and re-engineering products and services that will interest donors and promote potential partnerships
• Maintain active donor list and take lead on the processes that will lead to effective and successful engagements and potential collaborations
• Constantly sensitize donors and develop initiatives that will spread and expand AHDI’s visibility to donors
• Map prospecting bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, and private sector partners and translate partnership opportunity into both funds and leverage in furtherance of program and resource targets

Proposal Writing:

• Provide strong analysis of donor Calls for Proposals and provide advice to ensure bids are developed in timely manner, are aligned with donor requirements and address selection criteria
• Provide advice on key bid elements including program design, strategic partnerships, and presentation of evidence and demonstrated record of accomplishment to ensure that quality applications are submitted
• Have very strong knowledge of donor regulations, interpretation and compliance requirements

Donor Relations:

• Support pre-positioning activities (arrange and accompany donor visits, support in hosting strategic fund raising events)
• Establish and maintain strong relations with a portfolio of donors as evidence of resource mobilization efforts. Includes intelligence gathering and analyzing key trends in individual donor policies and plans comparatively with AHDI’s scope of interventions;
• Organize briefings, meetings, visits and events with current and prospective donors.
• Support teams to ensure compliance with donors and AHIDI requirements, including ensuring timely and quality reporting
• Support in the design, implementation and coordination of an institution-wide, comprehensive stewardship system that fosters positive and mutually rewarding relations between AHDI and all its donor.

Key Qualifications and Experience required

• Degree in International Development, Economics, Business Management, Public Finance, Public Administration, Rural Development, Social Sciences, or any other relevant field;
• Masters Degree will be an added advantage but not mandatory
• High level experience with demonstrable success in resource mobilization for medium or large local corporate agencies or international organizations;
• Ability to work with donors as well as manage and build strategic donor relations;
• Sound understanding of the donor financing landscape and processes;
• Ability to work on performance-based targets for fundraising;
• Fluency in English is mandatory;
• Knowledge of French will be an advantage but not compulsory;
• Results-oriented, accountable, proactive and able to work on behalf of AHDI with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams;
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills;
• Excellent written communication skills;
• Results-oriented and accountable;
• Intelligent, motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and work ethic.

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Intern
Location: Abuja
Reporting: Direct report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Duration: Six months preferred but may be extended
Expenses: This is an unpaid volunteering opportunity. Daily or monthly expenses will be reimbursed based on organization’s policy

Summary of Duties

• To support the monitoring & evaluation system of AHDI with a particular focus on the use of scientifically sound methods of impact evaluation.
• He/She will work under the guidance of the M&E Manager to implement the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework for the organization’s projects and contribute to the design and implementation of related core M&E research and development activities.
• He/She will develop approaches and tools based on clear impact pathways, theories of change, outcomes, and indicators of progress.
• He/She will work to ensure that proper monitoring and evaluation is carried out at outcome level and for ensuring that projects at AHDI maintain their strategic vision and that all activities result in the achievement of intended outputs in a cost effective and timely manner.
• In addition, the M&E Intern will support the M & E manager to build the capacity of project staff in monitoring and evaluation and specifically on how to demonstrate impact.
• He/She will assist Project Managers in preparing quarterly/annual reports on project progress and will monitor the overall progress of AHDI projects in achieving outcomes.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Operationalize the M&E framework designed for AHDI including and not limited to:

• Designing M&E tools for data collection, verification, and management and reporting as well as data audits;
• Contribute to the development, design and planning of projects so that
• Projects have a clear and feasible strategy towards impact that is in line with AHDI’s mission and strategy, and
• Projects include clearly defined measurable indicators of outputs, outcomes and impact
• Contribute to outcome- and evidence-based strategic decision-making at AHDI and promote a culture of evidence-based learning and adaptation,
• Assist Project Managers to develop systematic and realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on project performance indicators;
• Follow up on monitoring and evaluation exercises for various initiatives for the agency;
• Conduct capacity assessments on existing monitoring and evaluation system;
• Lead the design and implementation of ex-post and ex-ante evaluations of AHDI’S technologies and interventions using robust methods of impact evaluation
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results as well as the sustainability of the project results and report periodically to management team
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans to improve AHDI programming effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Statistics  or any other related field;
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software; and
• Proficiency in the use of computer.

Key skills & competencies:

• Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software;
• Training & facilitation skills;
• Ability to initiate and manage change and to recognize and adjust to rapidly changing conditions;
• Strong communication and presentation skills including ability to write reports;
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook express including financial and statistical packages.

Job Title: Communication Intern
Location: Abuja
Reporting: Direct report to the Communications Manager
Duration: Six months preferred but may be extended
Summary of Duties

• The communications Intern would help build AHDI’s offline and online recognition and profile and assist with the delivery of AHDI’s social media strategy.
• He/she will also work closely with program managers and understand their operations.
• This is a challenging role with lots of room for creativity.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Help maintain AHDI’s digital and Online Media presence:

• Source and draft appropriate, relevant content for AHDI’s social media channels/handles
• Monitor social media and digital news sources
• Post relevant updates and information relating to AHDI’s operations
• Create regular social media reports to contribute to AHDI’s social media evaluation
• Drafting copy for a range of audiences for news items, e-newsletters, and social media

Support Public Relations Activities:

• Assist Communications Manager in responding to media queries and arranging media interviews
• Develop and maintain AHDI’s database of relevant media and PR contacts
• Respond to enquiries received by email and digital channels – or allocate/re-direct enquiries as appropriate

Other:

• Carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the job
• Abide by all AHDI Policies, Regulations and Procedures.
• Note: As duties and responsibilities change, this job description may be reviewed and amended in consultation with the Communications Manager

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Communication, Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science  or any other related field;
• Proficiency in the use of computer.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Using social media for campaigning purposes
• Some experience of copywriting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
• Excellent editorial skills and attention to detail
• Team player with adaptable and pragmatic approach to work
• Excellent IT skills and ability to learn new IT programs quickly (knowledge of WordPress and Google Analytics or similar would be an added advantage)
• Knowledge of:
  • Media (particularly digital)
  • Communications tools / techniques for different audiences
  • Human rights (especially relating to children and women.

Expenses

• This is an unpaid volunteering opportunity.
• Daily or monthly expenses will be reimbursed based on organization’s policy.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and Cover Letter in a single MS word or PDF file to: vacancy@ahdinigeria.org

Note

• Clearly state the job position; eg: “Receptionist” as subject of your email.
• Any application that do not follow submission instructions above will not be considered.