The Stakeholder Relations Manager manages relationships and NI-ABAE databases and systems for stakeholder engagement that support for non-vaccine programmatic components of stakeholder relations, including coordinating and conducting training sessions, managing relationships with government and NGO partners, assessing relationships and engagement quality, and coordinating all necessary expansion activities into new operating areas.
Position Responsibilities
Supply-side and Stakeholder Relationships (50%)
Supervise execution of expansion activities (pre-planning, advocacy meetings, and Orientation Trainings)
Engage in quarterly activity mapping activities
Conduct regular stakeholder relations outreach visits to ensure stakeholder satisfaction
Participate in other trainings, meetings, or sessions with stakeholders as assigned
Support liaison between SROs and Supply-Side Officers (SSOs) as needed
Log feedback of activities on the MyDay app, via myDay Issues, and via other mandated reporting mechanisms
Review stakeholder engagement output from members of all teams to validate for completion and quality; report on findings in appropriate avenues
Manage a series of SR processes, including quality checks
SR Team Management (40%)
Regular feedback to Program Manager on all plans and executed activities
Daily checks on all reportees’ ERB status, including Unified Status List, tasks, work day review, and others
Resolving any pending issues in the Unified Status List
Checking the Master Expansion Gantt to make sure that activities are conducted on time
Ensuring all meeting notes are updated and that quality meeting notes are generated
Assist in planning activities and ensure that all team members are passing Work Week Reviews and a majority also pass assessments, such as the ABAE Employee Recognition Bonus
Security Awareness (5%)
Report all security incidents in areas of operations, including incidents that do not directly affect staff and/or operations
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of team members as applicable on the field
Read and understand all Security documents in the context of operations, including SOPs and Country Security Plan
Other duties/Special Projects (5%)
Other duties that Management may assign
Key Requirements
Education and Work Experience
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the field of health or other natural sciences
Professional qualifications in the NGO sector will be advantageous
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (preferably in an NGO)
Skills and Competencies
Fluency in local languages/dialects, especially Hausa
Nigerian nationals already based in Gombe State
Willingness to work at remote public clinics a few days per week and take public transport to reach them
Experience with the Nigerian health system and clinic documentation, particularly related to infant health and vaccinations
Experience in collecting, synthesizing, and drawing conclusions from (health) data is desirable
Careful attention to financial matters and management of funds
Detail-oriented, diligent professional
Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality
Excellent communication and writing skills in English, Hausa, and dialects (verbal and written)
Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests
Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel, internet browsers, smartphones, and new communications technology in general
Hard-working, result-oriented, and loyal
Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure