State Team Lead, Adamawa:

Organization: USAID State2State) DAI

Posted: 24 Feb 2022 Closing date: 11 Mar 2022

Position Objectives:

The State Team Lead is a critical technical and management staff. S/he provides day-to-day leadership and management to the state project interventions. S/he will develop strong relationships with government and relevant counterparts to move State2State activities forward successfully. S/he will oversee the state-based teams and activities, ensuring the highest quality implementation. S/he will support technical activities, such as: assist partners develop and implement their own budget transparency plans. S/he will facilitate regular meetings with the private sector, state procurement agencies, and MDAs to improve transparency and expand bidders. S/he will review state-level performance against work plans, the Nigerian budget cycle, and other relevant factors; identify performance gaps; adjust programming approaches and supports; and schedule and coordinate input and support as needed. S/he will ensure strong, ongoing coordination with cross-cutting State2State teams, such as MEL and GESI. S/he will support the approval and development of a Transformation Committee (TC), aimed to design and oversee the implementation of annual sector-based reform plans. S/he will assist the TC to develop an overall M&E strategy to support service delivery and governance improvements by identifying evidence needs, including gender analysis, capacities, system requirements, and roles and functions. S/he, with the support of experienced Nigeria consultants, will initiate the Political Economy Analysis. S/he will work with state governments to begin a tailored design process to adopt innovations through a Best Fit Clearing House, incorporate the transfer design into the state’s annual work plan.

Responsibilities:

The State Team Lead serves as the principal point of contact in the state for technical and operational matters, serving as the key staff facilitating activities, and develops and maintains positive relationships with keys stakeholders. This role oversees a state-based team that will manage outreach, support activities, and handle the development and monitoring of grants. This role spearheads state work plans and interventions ensures timely and appropriate state interventions, and provides task oversight to ensure high quality implementation within the state. https://reliefweb.int/job/3821019/state-team-lead-adamawa

LEGAL DRAFTING EXPERT CONSULTANCY

Legal senior expert for drafting primary national legislation on protection of education from attack

OVERVIEW
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, in December 2019, signed the Safe Schools Declaration Ratification Document (enclosed) signalling the country’s commitment to ratify and uphold the principles of the Safe Schools Declaration (SSD). The purpose of the project by Save the Children International, African Union Liaison and Pan Africa Office is to provide the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) with legal and technical assistance to draft national legislation on the protection of education from attack.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
Draft new primary national legislation on protection of education from attack

SCOPE OF WORK
The selected consultant will assist the NHRC and support the drafting of the new legislation on the protection of education from attack in April 2022. The consultant will also carry out the following other related tasks, including:
• Draft new national primary legislation based on recommendations from stakeholders and agreed guidelines
• Consult with relevant actors and key government officials in the field of protecting education from attack (and providing assistance to survivors) in justice, women affairs and social development, humanitarian affairs, education and security agencies etc
• Facilitate dialogues and stakeholder meetings with survivors, legislators, legal experts, media, education and gender advocates. This will be done to with a view to develop recommendations for legislation in compliance with relevant international standards and requirements
• Carry out desk review and analysis of existing national and international legislative documents and materials relating to the protection of education
• Prepare a comprehensive report with analysis of existing legal gaps relating to accountability for attacks on education (judicial and non-judicial measures)
• Submit own approaches for the expected national legislation, working methodology, along with action plan including timeline

TIMEFRAME
The expected timeframe is 30 days

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The consultant must meet the following qualifications and experience
• Advanced university degree in the field of law, international relations, PhD preferable
• Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience with drafting primary legislation in Nigeria
• Experience with drafting bills in the field of human rights, education, gender, family, social protection, social policy
• Experience and participation in issues relating to human rights, social policy, education, gender, family, social protection
• Experience in working for projects in the field of human rights and rule of law
• Experience working with government officials, civil society and development/humanitarian organisations
• Fluency in written and spoken English, including proven excellent drafting skills is essential
• Degrees in international relations, education, security or related areas can be considered in combination with relevant work experience
• Experience in a similar assignment is desirable

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Eligible candidates should submit:
• Motivation letter
• Detailed CV
• Financial proposal

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
29th March, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please submit to; Elizabeth.Ambaye@savethechildren.org and copy info@nigeriarights.gov.ng

The Nigeria Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) project is a five-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Palladium through a cooperative agreement with USAID. The goal of the project is to improve public accountability, transparency, and sustainable service delivery in Nigeria. The strategic objective is to strengthen the financial, management, and advocacy capacity of local civil society organizations (CSOs) and business membership organizations (BMOs) in Nigeria to create a more accountable, transparent, peaceful, and democratic Nigeria with more effective and efficient public service delivery. The Project emphasizes leadership and innovation and explicitly aims to engage marginalized populations, including women, youth, persons with disabilities, and other minorities in the process.

The project has five main components:

• 1. Improve Organizational Capacity; Managerial, Financial, and Institutional capacity.
• 2. Enhance Capacity for Improved CSOs/BMOs Advocacy, Collaboration, and Management.
• 3. Improve the Policy and Regulatory Enabling Environment for Civil Society.
• 4. Countering Trafficking in Persons (CTIP); and
• 5. Sector (Sexual and gender-based violence, Child and Early Forced Marriage) Strengthening and Advocacy

SCALE’s theory of change states that the project goals can be achieved IF: (i) CSO capacity (managerial, financial, and advocacy) is enhanced; AND (ii) CSOs collaborate effectively with each other and with government; AND (iii) the CSO enabling environment is permissive (legislative, policy, and practice); THEN: civil society can effectively engage citizens to influence government in key development reforms at national, state, and local levels to improve public accountability, transparency, and sustainable service delivery. The key assumptions in the theory of change are based on there being a conducive environment for CSOs and BMOs to influence policies in transparency, accountability, and good governance; CSOs and BMOs being able to sustain activities with local capacities and resources that promote transparency, accountability, and good governance in priority sectors; and the Nigerian state ensuring a healthy enabling environment for CSOs.

Purpose of Funding Opportunity
Nigeria Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement (SCALE) (the “Project”) is seeking to issue grants under the SCALE Innovation Fund (SIF) for innovative approaches that will promote citizen and government engagement towards creating a more accountable, transparent peaceful, and democratic Nigeria with more effective and efficient service delivery across the project’s priority sectors. The motivation of the SIF is to identify organizations with innovative initiatives and solutions for tackling the different complex governance issues in Nigeria, ranging from citizen participation to effective governance.

Instructions to Applicants
Applications are invited from all qualifying organizations, nationally and sub-nationally. Applications are to focus on innovative approaches that promote improved partnership and engagement with key stakeholders; and/or strengthen and improve public awareness and engagement in governance.

Innovations for the purpose of this funding opportunity are defined as: completely new ideas being currently tried and tested, and the application of existing ideas in a new, innovative way, or to a sector or field in which that idea has not yet been applied. Under this award, SCALE will support innovative projects or ideas that have the potential for expansion and replication.

Activities could include:

• Programming designed to resolve gaps/bottlenecks in the policy reform process from the perspective of partnership, engagement, or public awareness.
• Innovative approaches that increase civic partnership and engagement with key government stakeholders
• Innovations that strengthen public awareness, engagement, discourse, and support for issues that improve transparency, accountability, and good governance, as well as promote inclusive economic development, enabling environment, and a peaceful Nigeria.
• Support for scaling up/replication of good practices at the local level to shape national policy and have a broader national impact.
• Programming to improve the coordination and communication among the various actors involved in the proposed policy area
• Addressing gaps in data by conducting policy-relevant and timely research and analysis, including strengthening, or expanding research currently under development
• Innovative approaches to monitoring the implementation of policies, preparing policy recommendations, and implementing advocacy campaigns.
• Activities to develop and disseminate policy recommendations based on citizens’ views and policy research to raise awareness and garner support from policymakers and other key actors, including the public. This could involve publishing research/information on citizens’ views, attending and organizing seminars, forums, or conferences.
• Conducting consultative process among CSOs, research institutions, political parties, parliaments, government officials, and other stakeholders.
• Innovative ideas that address issues of Peace and Security in Nigeria.
• Innovative approaches for expanding the civic space as we approach the 2023 elections
• Innovations that address issues of safeguarding and gender equality and social inclusion

The above list of illustrative activities is by no means exhaustive. Creativity and innovative thinking are required from applicants.

Please see attached Notice of Funding Opportunity for full specifications and requirements for submitting a concept note.

The Regional Civil Society Resource Hub – Project Officer will be report to and be under the direct supervision of the Head of Policy Influencing and Advocacy Unit (PIA).

The Project Officer will be responsible for the overall coordination of planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, communication and reporting of a five-year regional project designed to respond to the capacity gaps of civil society organisations working around issues of civic space in West Africa, with specific attention to Nigeria, Senegal and Ghana.

Key Responsibilities
• Work with the Head of Policy Influencing and Advocacy unit and Project Officer to conceptualize, design and implement projects in line with WACSI’s vision, mission, and strategic objectives
• Develop annual workplan/activities, and budget in line with global project plan and keep project on schedule and within available budget
• Coordinate the building, strengthening and managing engagements between and among project beneficiaries, partners and contractors.
• Lead the conceptualisation, coordination and facilitation of High-Level Policy Dialogues, consultative forum and related workshops around civic space and regional advocacy, digital security and data protection, philanthropy and civic organizing across the region
• Coordinate the design and update of training tools such as toolkits, modules, and other training resources on civic space, organizational governance, digital security and strategic communications.
• Coordinate research, write and produce policy and advocacy outputs, such as reports, briefings, fact sheets, press releases, short articles for (and on) relevant policy meetings
• Lead the scanning, documenting and regular update of data and potential information for the project on emerging issues (around democracy, governance, civic space, digital security and technology, financial resilience, organisation governance and strategic communications) and opportunities occurring at local and international policy levels
• Coordinate interactions/relationships between project staff, beneficiaries, partners, contractors and all other project stakeholders
• Coordinate the development of innovative tools and promotional material for effective knowledge sharing, campaigning, networking and resource mobilisation
• Participate in unit and cross-unit annual work planning and proposal development, and rapporteuring needs
• Serve as liaison between units at WACSI, consultants, associates, partners and project beneficiaries
• Produce project reports, fact sheets, annual report and databases of project stakeholders
• Represent institute at local and international projects meetings, forum or workshops
• Any other duties that will be assigned by the Head of the Policy Influencing and Advocacy Unit or the Executive Director

Other responsibilities – Project communications, M&E and knowledge management
• Monitor implementation of project objectives, policies and practices in accordance with partners expectations
• Facilitate the development of the project monitoring and evaluation indicators, framework
and ensure close monitoring of activities
• Ensure wide dissemination and visibility of project achievements in close cooperation with the Knowledge Management Unit of WACSI and project partners;
• Manage project marketing and communications (media relations, social media)
• Prepare reports on the progress of the project, including reports on the financial situation of the project (in collaboration with Finance team)
• Develops promotional literature for the project such as brochures, newsletters and flyers
• Establish and manage mechanisms for exchange of information, experience and lessons learned at the in-country and regional level.

Other responsibilities – Liaison with partners and key stakeholders
• Initiate and coordinate effective dialogue with key stakeholders within WACSI and with project partners, consultants and beneficiaries
• Ensure regular communication and knowledge management and consultation with project partners, consultants and beneficiaries
• Act as the secretariat in supporting the convening of bi-annual project steering committee meeting and ensure follow-up on decisions and recommendations.

Educational Qualification & Experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Law, Development Studies, Social Science or related subjects, with an advanced degree preferred
• At least 5 years of professional experience in any of these fields — civil society, civic space, advocacy and human rights, democracy and governance, social justice and accountability, digital activism, institutional development or related subject
• At least 3 years previous working experience as a project officer, project coordinator, network coordinator, programme officer or coordinator — in regional capacity.

Key Requirements
• Strong interest in civil society, civic space issues, advocacy and human rights, democracy and governance, social justice and accountability, digital institutional development in West Africa
• Deep knowledge in civil society sector and good knowledge in – civic space (civil society enabling environment) and technology for development (digital security and protection)
• Knowledgeable with issues of shrinking civic space and its impact on civil society operations and civic engagement in West Africa.
• Good knowledge of ECOWAS region, its raison d’état and development ambitions
• Experience in project management or programme coordination in multiple countries.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with knowledge of data analysis tools
• Rich experience in project monitoring and evaluation, and hands-on knowledge of M&E tools
• Experience in producing communication pieces, such as newsletter, press releases, briefs etc.

Other requirements
• Good communication and excellent writing skills in English and French Languages
• Ability to pay attention to details and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and deliver results under strict deadline
• Exceptional interpersonal, people-management and organizational skills
• Ability to coordinate, execute and report project goals in multiple countries
• Ability to organize conferences, workshop and meeting events — virtually and physically
• Ability to document findings and processes to enhance organizational learning
• Perfectly bilingual (in French and English) with high proficiency in English Language
• Experienced in working in a multicultural and highly diverse environment.
Interested applicants should send their Resume, Cover Letter (in French and English) and written
samples to recruitment@wacsi.org and pia@wacsi.org with their names and job title as the Subject

– REGIONAL CIVIL SOCIETY RESOURCE HUB – PROJECT OFFICER (Diallo Elizabeth Kwame)
Application deadline: Wednesday 6 April 2022 at 1159GMT
You may also apply using the job link here https://smrtr.io/8sRM7
**Women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Position title: Research Assistant (postgraduate position)
Organisation: Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF)
Location: London (hybrid working – 2 days remote per week)
Reporting to: Research Director; Senior Researchers
Hours: 09:30-17:30 GMT, Monday-Friday
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £24,000

Working as part of a small research team, the Research Assistant will contribute to the production and delivery of two of the main initiatives of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation: the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) and the Ibrahim Forum Report, as well as other adhoc research work such as writing briefings, blogs and other research pieces.

The Research Assistant will assist the Foundation’s research team in its core work, contributing to all research but specifically in the production and refinement of the IIAG and the Foundation’s annual Forum Report (a research publication supporting discussions at the Foundation’s annual Forum, focussing on a different governance topic every year).

Day-to-day tasks include participating in desk-based research of governance topics, conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis, supporting the team’s researchers, analysts and senior managers in production of research publications and pieces. Research team staff also support all Foundation related events and activities, and Board members when required. The ideal candidate will be passionate about governance, data driven research and Africa, with experience in conducting research and analysis on governance and/or development issues.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Desk-based research involving data collection and the synthesis of information from relevant sources for research publications
• Contribute to developing the Foundation’s research work around key governance issues of relevance to Africa Country, regional and thematic analysis
• Contribute to identifying data sources for the IIAG and research publications
• Assist with tracking media, reports and events related to African governance, as well as initiatives to strengthen data capacity on the continent
• Assist in the delivery of the Foundation’s events and at other external engagements
• Provide general assistance to the research team, including preparing presentations, writing briefings, and checking documents
• Provide administrative and logistical support where necessaryProvide administrative and logistical support where necessary

Experience and qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:
• A postgraduate degree in a relevant subject or be enrolled in one
• Demonstrated interest in the international development sector, ideally with a focus on development and governance/public policies in Africa
• Experience in and/or a strong desire to carry out and learn data analysis and
quantitative data work

Person specification

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable with managing and interpreting numerical data
• Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods/design is
advantageous
• Interest in using and learning data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel or Tableau
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Highly organised, with the ability to work to deadlines under pressure
• Willingness to learn and ability to pick up new concepts and skills quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to be diplomatic and deal with highlevel stakeholders and officials tactfully and effectively, in a multi-cultural environment
• The ability to join and contribute to the work of a small team
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of French, Arabic or Portuguese is
advantageous
• Candidates with knowledge of statistical packages such as Stata or R are
encouraged to apply

Application procedure
Please send up to date CV and a one-page covering statement outlining your interest in and suitability for the role to applications@moibrahimfoundation.org, with the job title in the subject line.

Please note that we are only able to contact candidates selected for interview.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled.
Please note that flexible working hours and international travel may be required for this position.

Candidates should have the right to work in the UK

Position Title: Communications Officer
Organization: Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF)
Location: London (hybrid working – 2 days remote per week)
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Hours: 09:30-17:30 GMT, Monday-Friday
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience

The Communications Officer plays a key role in helping plan and deliver the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s communications and managing its engagements with external audiences.

This role sits between the Communications and Digital teams, with regular interaction with the Head of Digital and Digital Communications Lead. The Communications Officer works closely with MIF’s partners and external agencies, and reports to the Director of Operations.

With responsibility for external communications content across media and digital channels, the role requires strong copy-writing and editing skills.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Director of Operations with the planning and delivery of the Foundation’s media and digital communications strategy and activities
• Work with the Director of Operations and the Foundation’s communications agency to develop communications campaigns for events and set-piece announcements
• Manage incoming media enquiries, providing recommendations on next steps and then overseeing these, working with MIF’s communications agency as required
• Support the production of press releases, opinion pieces and other media materials
• Manage the events calendar (covering e.g. African elections, international days) and make recommendations for MIF communications in relation to external events and announcements
• Manage content on the Foundation’s main website, including updating current pages and drafting copy for new sections
• Support the Head of Digital to prepare copy for MIF’s other websites as required
• Support the Digital Communications Lead in the production and distribution of regular MIF communications, including with partners, through the monthly e-newsletter and alumni news
• Support the Digital Communications Lead with drafting copy for the Foundation’s social media channels
• Help manage MIF’s Media Library, including editing images for the Foundation’s websites and social media channels
• Expand MIF’s understanding of the communications landscape in Africa by identifying and engaging new media outlets and digital platforms
• Work with the Now Generation Initiative (NGI) Manager to plan and manage the NGI’s external communications
• Lead the marketing of the Foundation’s Fellowships, including producing and placing advertisements, and producing content for the relevant parts of the website
• Support internal communications by keeping colleagues informed of the Communications Team’s activities and plans
• Maintain relationships with counterparts in the Foundation’s partner organisations to support information exchange
• Support the Events Officer with management of the Foundation’s CRM database

Person specification

A genuine interest in the mission and values of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation
• Four or more years of relevant communications experience
• A demonstrated familiarity with development issues, with discussions and debates around governance, democracy, international affairs and policy
• Experience of supporting communications efforts around high profile events
• Experience with planning tools such as Airtable, publishing tools such as Hootsuite and Buffer as well as CRM and content management systems
• Familiarity with design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, as well as image banks
• Experience with high profile organisations and initiatives in Africa is desirable
• Knowledge of French, Portuguese, Arabic or African languages will be beneficial

Application procedure
Please send up to date CV and a brief covering statement outlining your interest in and suitability for the role to applications@moibrahimfoundation.org, with the job title in the subject line. Please note that we are only able to contact candidates selected for interview.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 29 April 2022.
Please note that flexible working hours and international travel may be required for this position.

Candidates should have the right to work in the UK.

Position title: Digital Communications Lead
Organisation: Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF)
Location: London (hybrid working – 2 days remote per week)
Reporting to: Head of Digital
Hours: 09:30-17:30 GMT, Monday-Friday
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £35,000-£45,000 depending on experience

The Digital Communications Lead oversees all aspects of the MIF’s digital communications to support the Foundation’s engagement with audiences across Africa and globally.

With responsibility for managing the MIF’s social media channels, the role requires a strong background in social media communications and a desire to learn and innovate, alongside a keen interest in understanding how to use digital platforms to engage diverse audiences.

This role sits within the Communications Team, with regular interaction with other departments including Research. The Digital Communications Lead works closely with the Foundation’s partners and external agencies, and reports to the Head of Digital.

• Design and implement social media strategies and campaigns to profile MIF’s key products and events including the Ibrahim Index, Ibrahim Prize, Ibrahim Governance Weekend and Now Generation Network
• Provide engaging copy, images and video content for MIF’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter), working with the Design Team as required
• Design social media strategies and content to profile and drive traffic to MIF’s main website, Data Portal and live event site
• Oversee planning, production and distribution of regular e-communications, with support from the Communications Officer, via the Foundation’s CRM
• Identify key events and other opportunities to increase MIF’s digital visibility throughout the year such as international days and partner events
• Manage MIF’s social media content calendar to coordinate content and posts around internal and external events and announcements
• Run, measure and optimise social advertising campaigns across MIF’s social media channels
• Report on social and wider digital campaigns using analytics tools
• Respond efficiently to digital enquiries by monitoring, tracking and reporting on feedback and comments across social media platforms
• Develop an influencer engagement strategy to identify, manage and liaise with priority digital influencers to help increase the visibility of MIF’s activities and communications
• Develop social media toolkits for influencers and MIF spokespeople
• Coordinate the translation of social media content into French, Portuguese and Arabic, working with internal resources or external translation agencies as required
• Keep up to date with latest developments and trends in digital communications, with a particular focus on Africa and the work of foundations
• Work with colleagues to support other aspects of MIF’s communications, including design, tone of voice, and media activities
• Coordinate digital support, as required, from MIF’s communications agency

Person specification

• A genuine interest in the mission and values of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation
• Five or more years of relevant digital communications experience
• A demonstrated familiarity with development issues, with discussions and debates around governance, democracy, international affairs and policy
• Experience of supporting digital efforts around high profile events
• Familiarity with digital and planning tools such as Airtable, publishing tools such as Hootsuite and Buffer as well as content management systems and Google Analytics
• Experience of email communications and CRM systems
• Familiarity with design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, as well as image banks
• Experience with high profile organisations and initiatives in Africa is desirable
• Knowledge of French, Portuguese, Arabic or African languages will be beneficial

Application procedure
Please send up to date CV and a brief covering statement outlining your interest in and suitability for the role to applications@moibrahimfoundation.org, with the job title in the subject line. Please note that we are only able to contact candidates selected for interviews.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 29 April 2022.
Please note that flexible working hours and international travel may be required for this position.

Candidates should have the right to work in the UK.

1.   Background

The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is a Nigeria Citizenship sector organization based in Abuja. The Organization was established in 2003. Its major activities are in the area of governance, public finance analysis, advocacy for system improvement; anti-corruption, promoting collaborative governance and monitoring of government of public finance management.

PPDC seeks to assist and empower ordinary people to capture the public space by participating in governance programs towards eradicating procurement-related corruption. It achieves this through several programs such as Procurement Monitoring, Media Programming Homevida, and Digital Inclusion through advocacy for system improvements, etc. PPDC continues to develop and deploy several tools to promote and improve citizens monitoring of public procurement in Nigeria

PPDC’s mission is to activate and sustain the emergence of empowered citizenship participation, through which good governance, sustainable development and a life of dignity can be attained by All.

The PPDC is currently seeking expressions of interest from qualified consultant(s) and researcher(s) most preferably lawyers to carry out research on Freedom of Information (FOI) compliance in Nigeria and assess the impact of the National Freedom of Information (FOI) Compliance Rankings.

 

2.   Scope of Work

• Carry out research on Freedom of Information (FOI) compliance in Nigeria and assess the impact of the National Freedom of Information (FOI) Compliance Rankings.
• Coordinate with  PPDC to shortlist, draft and disseminate FOI request letters to a shortlisted number of MDAs.
• Coordinate with PPDC to carry out training and capacity building on Access to Information for public institutions.
• Responsible for FOI request correspondences with government agencies
• Coordinate the launch of the 2022 FOI Compliance ranking with PPDC.

3.   Deliverables

1. Computed FOI automated ranking
2. Approved methodology for FOI ranking
3. Reports from validation sessions with partners and cohort
4. A synthesized report on conducted landscape analysis
5. Computed FOI ranking reports.

4.   Qualifications and Experience

The consultant should have a blend of relevant educational, professional and technical experience and background in the following:

• Master’s degree in public administration, organizational management, development studies  economics, finance, law, or other relevant fields;

• Experience and a track record of success in working in Access to Information and using Freedom of Information.

• Strong knowledge of the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
• Experience in working with both state and non-state actors.
• Good written and communication skills
• Strong research experience, analytical and writing skills

5.   Deadline for Submission

All interested applicants(s) are expected to submit Expressions of Interest on/or before 20th April 2022.

Please note that only e-application(s) will be welcomed.

 

6.   Selection process

In the selection process, PPDC shall ensure:

• Fairness,
• Non-discrimination,
• Confidentiality and
• Transparency

Completed Expression of Interest (EoI) with relevant supporting documents should be sent with a cover letter to ppdc@procurementmonitor.org.

The letter should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO),

Public and Private Development Centre

 

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST:

Research Consultancies for Baseline Survey, Youth Expenditure Review

Locations: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Lagos, Kano States of Nigeria

Timeline: May 1 – June 30, 2022

Apply to: info@policyalert.org

Application Deadline: April 25, 2022

 

Background

Policy Alert is a member of the Youth Development Cluster anchored by Youth Alive Foundation (YAF) in the USAID-Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement (USAID-SCALE) Project. The project seeks to enhance the ability of Nigeria’s civil society organisations and business membership organizations (CSOs and BMOs) to influence policies and reforms across the most critical service sectors. The Cluster seeks to critically assess the implementation of pillars 1 & 5 of the National Youth Policy, including the extent of subnational adoption and implementation, through baseline research, policy and budget analyses on youth development initiatives and investments, as tools for influencing positive changes in youth policy, legislation, budgetary allocation, actual investment, and development outcomes.

 

The Consultancy

This consultancy opportunity is two-pronged, namely, LOT1: Desktop research and baseline survey and LOT 2: Youth expenditure review.

 

LOT 1 – Desktop research/Baseline survey:The Consultant is expected to:

(a) conduct a desktop review of state youth policies, where these are available, alongside other existing policy and legal frameworks that are directly or tangentially relevant to youth development in the state. Youth policy analysis will seek to establish the extent of alignment and/or misalignment with the National Youth Policy (NYP), particularly Pillars 1 and 5, or where non-existent, the degree of approximation of related draft documents or other policy or legislative efforts to the NYP;

 

(b) establish a baseline profile of youth in general, and project participants in particular, in the

five states prior to USAID/SCALE Youth Development Cluster’s project interventions using data available from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), National Population Commission (NPC), other reliable data sources and baseline survey responses; and

 

(c) determine the current status of youth engagement in the policy process in the state prior to USAID/SCALE Youth Development Cluster’s project intervention in terms of knowledge, attitude, perception and behaviours (KABP) regarding youth policy, budget process and budget implementation; availability of engagement windows and spaces; quality of engagement; relevance of state-driven youth engagement opportunities to Pillars 1 and 5 of the NYP, and the responsiveness of state policies, laws, budgets, and actual investments to youth inputs.

 

LOT 2- Youth expenditure review: The Consultant will mine, analyze, and collate state budget data on youth-focused programmes, youth services and other youth-related development initiatives and investments between 2019-2021. S/he will review gaps between policy commitments and budget allocations, and between budgets and actual releases, project/programme execution and outcomes in the 5 states of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Lagos & Kano. S/he will simplify the budget data into infographic (citizen budget formats) factsheets for use in subsequent youth capacity building and youth-led advocacy efforts.

 

Expected workflow/deliverables

LOT 1

1. Design survey tool, coordinate baseline survey, and produce state-level baseline reports for the five states.
2. Conduct desktop research, data analysis, and harmonise the five state-level baseline reports to produce a composite draft desktop review/baseline report that will inform project implementation and against which project milestones will be measured.

LOT 2

1. Mine, collate, and analyse state-level budget data on youth-focused programmes, youth services and other youth-related development initiatives and investments for the five focus states between 2019-2021.
2. Conduct independent research on youth development and empowerment creation activities by state based institutions and federal constituency related projects between 2015-2021.
3. Conduct a youth expenditure gap analysis and produce a youth expenditure review report for each state and a composite/comparative report for the five states.
4. Produce infographic factsheets that summarize and simplify each state-level report.

 

Interested Researchers (individual consultants) should submit an Expression of Interestthat includes:

• A technical narrative (no longer than 2 pages) describing their understanding of the task described above and how they will accomplish it, including a six-week work plan and samples or links to similar work done in the last three years, preferably related youth development.
• Their CVs (not more than 3 pages)
• Two references that can be contacted regarding the quality of their work / past performance

 

Submission Guidelines:

Interested consultants for any of the LOTS should submit an Expression of Interest to: info@policyalert.org on or before Monday 25^th April, 2022. Only shortlisted applicant(s) will be contacted.

Company Overview:

Carnegie Corporation of New York was established by Andrew Carnegie in 1911 “to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding.” It is one of the oldest, largest, and most influential American grantmaking foundations.

Job Summary:

Carnegie Corporation of New York currently has an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about advancing higher education opportunities, and who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented and problem-solving environment.

The ideal candidate for the role of Program Assistant, Higher Education and Research in Africa Program, is someone who is proactive, motivated, creative, energetic, well organized, and able to multi-task, prioritize, and learn quickly.  Experience working in Africa, preferably in the higher education sector, is a must.

The Program Assistant position will be responsible for providing programmatic and some administrative support to a Program Officer in the Higher Education and Research in Africa Program.

The goal of the Higher Education and Research in Africa Program is to enhance training, research, and retention of academics in select countries of sub-Saharan Africa.  Understanding that Africa’s higher education institutions and academic communities are key to reaching the continent’s potential, the Program supports initiatives that foster future generations of academics; connect centers of higher education across Africa and the diaspora; and advance academic leadership, policy, and governance in sub-Saharan Africa.

General Responsibilities:

• Support grantmaking initiatives by reviewing active proposals, drafting external review and evaluation questions, and copy-editing grant recommendation documents.
• Support the management of active grants through monitoring progress, including compliance with stated objectives and proposed outcomes of the grants; identifying grantee results that should be communicated more widely; conducting preliminary review of requests to modify grants; and facilitating grant close-out.
• Represent the Corporation at U.S.-based meetings and prepare meeting summaries.
• Assist in disseminating the results of grants through the Corporation’s website, social media, and other forms, in consultation and collaboration with program officers and communications staff.
• Track beneficiaries of Carnegie Corporation-supported academic programs.
• Sustain an accurate working knowledge of the current trends, professional practices, and developing policy issues pertinent to the program area.
• Draft correspondence and other miscellaneous duties as required

Grantmaking and Proposal Management Responsibilities:

• Contribute to content and budget reviews of proposals, identifying inconsistencies and ways to strengthen performance measures.
• Draft questions for external reviews.
• Correspond with applicants on proposal questions, as advised by program officer, and respond to applicant questions regarding proposal content.
• Review unsolicited letters of inquiry and other queries and recommend action.

Grants Management Responsibilities:

• Track progress on grants and report to relevant program officer on a regular basis.
• Conduct first-line review of budget modification, carry-over, and no-cost extension requests, referring to program officer for deeper review and approval.
• In consultation with the relevant program officer, draft terms of reference for grant and grant cluster evaluations and identify documents and data to be shared with consultants; liaise with consultants during evaluation processes.
• Facilitate end-of-grant summaries and closing out of grants.

 

Program and Communications Support Responsibilities:

• Assist program officers with gathering data and preparing presentations for internal and external presentations, compile tables and charts in Word and Excel and format documents.
• Review grantee research reports and manuscripts for copyediting as needed.
• Set up and manage beneficiary tracking database/spreadsheet.
• Contribute to program dissemination, in consultation with program officer and communications staff, including:
  • Identify grantee news and publications suitable for the Corporation’s website
  • Draft publications/news to be posted on website
  • Conduct short interviews for website
  • Conduct research and contribute to copy for website features
• Contribute to agenda setting and developing content for grantee and other Corporation-hosted meetings.

 

Qualifications:

• College degree and willingness to pursue an advanced degree
• At least six months work experience in an African country, and a total of at least three years full-time working experience
• Proactive, with strong presentation and listening skills, good planning and organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, excellent writing and editing/proofreading skills, and project management skills
• Demonstrated data collection, management, and presentation experience
• Good instincts for communication and outreach
• Prior experience in a grantmaking environment a plus
• Savvy user of technology with knowledge of data and communication platforms
• Willingness to travel domestically only.  No international travel
• Ability to perform job onsite at midtown office location

Benefits and Perks:

• Employee paid health insurance; including medical, dental, life, long term care, and short-term disability, plus a substantial contribution to a retirement plan account, tuition reimbursement, and a generous paid time off program.
• Corporate discounts including gym memberships.

Carnegie Corporation of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce and is firmly committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (“EEOC”) laws.

 

Carnegie Corporation of New York strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, height and weight, disability, and any other characteristic protected by law.  The Corporation abides by all applicable rules and regulations in its recruiting and employment practices including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.