Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition (SPRING) is a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide state-of-the-art technical support and facilities country-led,
regional, and global programs to improve the nutritional status of women and children. The SPRING implementation team consists of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., Helen Keller International (HIK), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPR), Save the Children (SC), and The Manoff Group (TMG). USAID Nigeria has provided field support funding the he SPRING Project to work in the Benue State and FCT with a focus on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) training packages and technical assistant (TA) that support development of a national Social and Behavioral Change and Communication (SBCC) strategy.

SPRING is looking to hire suitable candidates to fill the vacant position within its rapidly expanding program portfolio.

Position: Nutrition Coordinator
Location: Benue & Edo States

Job Description
As a member of the SPRING Team, the Nutrition Officer will work under the direction of the SPRING Nigeria Nutrition Advisor in the day-to-day support of the successful implementation of the SPRING Nigeria Project.
The Nutrition Officer provides operational and programmatic support in coordinating technical and administrative inputs for the project.
Ensure the day-to-day implementation of the work plan activities in the State and provide input into the development, on-going management and maintenance of work plan.
Provide technical support to the UGM partners and Government counterpart to build their capacity to implement IYCF activities and to ensure that agreed targets are met.
Under the Supervision of Nutrition Advisor, manage the preparation, coordination, and execution for special technical events, such as trainings
Compile State level reports on project results, case studies and lessons learned.
Facilitate, draft, and participate in the development of, and/or the timely completion/review of SPRING technical reports, such as: monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports; strategic plans and work plans; and other ad hoc reports, as required.
Participate in the design and implementation of assessments and evaluation studies, trainings, and workshops.

Qualifications Required:
Minimum of Masters degree in Nutrition or Public Health (with a focus on Nutrition)
At least 5 years experience in nutrition development programs
Fluency in at least one of the local language in the state



Position: Finance Assistant
Location: Bauchi, Benue, Edo & Kaduna States

Job Description:
The Finance Assistant will assist in carrying out day to day financial operations under the supervision of the Accountant.
Administration of office petty cash including vouchers and checks and ensures funds spent are adequately justified;
Writes checks, check confirmations and deposits at the bank;
Maintenance of a proper filing system for all records and updating soft and hard copied data base information for the office;
Assist in posting transactions into the office accounts software;
Assist in maintaining files and updating finance records;
Deal with retirement of advances;
Support any finance functions assigned by the Chief of Party, Finance Manager or Accountant.

Qualifications Required:
Minimum of HND or BSc in Accounting, Banking and Finance or Business Admin; or any Finance related course
Minimum of 1 year experience.



Position: Driver
Location: Abuja Benue and Edo

Job Description
The Driver will provide transport support services to technical program officers in assigned state;

Specific Responsibilities;
Maintain accurate and up to date records relating to individual vehicles use i.e. log books, servicing record e.t.c.
Purchase fuel from organisation designated commercial gas stations, reviews and verifies the accuracy of receipts/voucher and submits them to the finance
Ensure all aspects of vehicles policy are being followed and enforced
Willingness to travel within Nigeria regularly as required
Experience as a qualified mechanics desired but not required

Qualifications Required:
West African School Certificate or equivalent
License Class E
Minimum of 3-5 years driving experience with NGOs or corporate organisations in Nigeria

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit: cover letter and current curriculum vitae to the following email address to:

eudongo@hki.org

The closing date for applications is 6th December 2013. Kindly make the position you are applying for the subject of your application. Further, for positions with multiple locations, put the position/the location as your subject e.g. Finance Assistant/Benue.

All correspondence should include physical and e-mail addresses as well as contact telephone number(s). Only E-mail applications will be accepted and only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition (SPRING) is a five-year cooperative agreement funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide state-of-the-art technical support and facilities country-led, regional, and global programs to improve the nutritional status of women and children.
The SPRING implementation team consists of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., Helen Keller International (HIK), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPR), Save the Children (SC), and The Manoff Group (TMG). USAID Nigeria has provided field support funding the he SPRING Project to work in the Benue State and FCT with a focus on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) training packages and technical assistant (TA) that support development of a national Social and Behavioral Change and Communication (SBCC) strategy.

SPRING is looking to hire suitable candidates to fill the vacant position within its rapidly expanding program portfolio.

Position: SBCC Officer
Location: Abuja

Job Description:
Development of overall SPRING SBCC strategic direction, with particular emphasis on SBCC related to nutrition.
Contribute to the development of the 58CC team work plans and budgets, ensuring consistency with the project’s strategic direction and priorities; and,
Ensure timely, quality delivery on assigned activities, including management of budgets related to those activities.
Identify key gaps in global knowledge and understanding, promising and innovative SBCC related approaches, and contribute to the design and oversight of research or studies to test and document their effectiveness

Qualification:
Master's degree in one of the following or related fields: health education/promotion and/or communication; International Public Health, Nutrition, or other Social Sciences;
Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience working internationally with government entities, UN agencies and NGOs, including at least two years at the field level;
Demonstrated success in applying behavior change theory and approaches in applied field settings
Experience in the design and implementation of behavior change programming in the context of multi-sectoral approaches
Demonstrated success in managing the development of graphic and other communication materials to support behavior change



Position: Accountant
Location: Abuja

Job Description:
The Accountant provides oversight over all finance functions in the SPRING Project under the supervision of the Finance and Admin Manager, ensuring high quality and accuracy of work.
Assist the FM to come up with a budget monitoring process to ensure project staffs adhere to budgets submitted by them during the annual budgeting process to reduce variance in our budget execution.
Collaborate with the Finance Manager and the Project Coordinators to create budgets for new projects.
Analyze and monitor all grants and provide feedback to Finance Manager.
Monitor any sub-grant spending as dictated by the donor rules and regulations.

Qualification:
A minimum of B.Sc/HND in Accounting; Possession of professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA;
At least 2 year working experience especially in development work.




Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Abuja

Job Description:
Planning, scheduling and coordinate meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for Chief of Party
Support the SPRING project in conferences, meetings and trainings
Maintain office files and documents both electronic and hard copy filing system
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements
Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level anticipating needed supplies placing and expediting orders for supplies and verifying receipt of supplies
Assist in resolving any administrative problems finding best solutions to overcome any hurdles in the organization
Undertaking any other tasks/duties as may be reasonably required.

Qualifications Required
Minimum of HND or BSc in Business Administration, Banking and Finance or any other relevant Social Science field
Minimum of 1 year relevant experience

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit: cover letter and current curriculum vitae to the following email address to:

aonifade@hki.org

The closing date for applications is 6th December 2013. Kindly make the position you are applying for the subject of your application. Further, for positions with multiple locations, put the position/the location as your subject e.g. Finance Assistant/Benue.

All correspondence should include physical and e-mail addresses as well as contact telephone number(s). Only E-mail applications will be accepted and only short-listed candidates will be notified.