New Incentives - All Babies Are Equal Initiative is an evidence-based organization working to increase childhood vaccination rates through conditional cash transfers. Our work depends on strong field operations, accurate reporting, accountability, and protection of program integrity.

Job Summary

Full-time Permanent Staff. Currently residing in an ABAE-operating state (Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Niger, Yobe, Zamfara) or willing to relocate to one.

Key Responsibilities

Vaccine Supply Coordination (40%)

Review and analyze NI-ABAE supply-side data daily to assess trends and prompt urgent interventions
Implement NI-ABAE’s established interventions to resolve supply-side issues
Assess the case management of Supply-Side Officers
Evaluate and innovate against NI-ABAE’s established interventions to grow and improve the organization’s efficacy in resolving and preventing vaccine stockouts at all levels
Build new relationships that will assist in achieving organizational and program goals
Ensure that we are talking to partners in the states and talking to LGAs where we don’t directly work
Talking to partners at national and presenting to them on an ongoing basis
Liaise with and cultivate national level champions and supports related to vaccine supply, both directly and through the National Partnerships Officer
Represent the organization at SERICC and LERICC meetings for priority states and LGAs
Daily and weekly internal and external updates to ensure timely action on existing and potential stockouts
Coordinate with Program Manager and other relevant organization staff related to DHIS2 data exploration

Managerial (30%)

Provide technical supervision and guidance to the stakeholder relations and supply-side unit
Support the recruitment, training, evaluation, staff development, and internal communication of necessary manpower required for meeting stakeholder relations and supply-side goals
Undertake any other administrative duties, or training and development, appropriate to the grade of the position
Generate weekly work plans for reportees and support them to manage their expenses effectively, including issues resolutions when necessary

Stakeholder Management and Organizational Representation (20%)

Vaccine-supply related stakeholder relationship and knowledge management
Manage stakeholder relationships in a cost-effective manner
Organizational awareness of vaccine-supply stakeholder relations landscape changes at the state and national level
Alignment of organizational goals with government priorities and identification of common points of collaborations

Internal Unit Management (10%)

Be a key representative and leader of the Stakeholder Relations Unit
Plan and implement internal meetings and events such as trainings
Maintain relationships across NI-ABAE units and departments, coordinating as necessary to resolve issues
Attend all planned SR Unit activities and inter-unit activities; represent SR unit internally in trainings and meetings, including organization-wide

Education and Work Experience Requirements

MSc or PhD in public health or any of the health or social sciences disciplines preferred
10 years prior experience working on immunization programs
10 years prior experience working for a health non-profit or national health Ministry, Department or Agency
Technical experience relating to Nigeria’s DHIS2 interface
Currently residing in an ABAE-operating state or willing to relocate
Experience working in Northern Nigeria

Skills and Competencies

Critical thinker who possess problem-solving attitude
Good writing and oral communication skills
Excellent networking skills
Good organizational skills, effective time management, and ability to meet deadlines, multitask and prioritize tasks
Sound cultural awareness and ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment
Ability to deliver high-quality work in short periods with minimal supervision
Ability to collaborate and work with stakeholders from various backgrounds and culture
Detail-oriented and diligent professional
Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests
Proficiency in Google Workspace, database management, internet browsers, smartphones, and ICT in general
Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure
Profound knowledge of stakeholder management and relationship-building
Paying attention to cultural sensitivity of partners and stakeholders

Language Requirements

Proficiency in English Language (conversation, reading, and writing) is required
Knowledge of Hausa Language (conversation and reading) is an advantage

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