Technical Intern

Job Description

FHI360/NIGERIA POSITION DESCRIPTION Project: Meeting Targets and Achieving Epidemic Control (EpiC). Position Title: Technical Intern Location: Country Office, Abuja Supervisor: Associate Director - LOX Duties and responsibilities:

• Support the LOX technical team in the design, development, and implementation of a sustainability plan for the LOX infrastructure project.
• Support the LOX technical team in the mapping, advocacy and engagement with stakeholders and gatekeepers including relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), Health facility management teams and LOX suppliers on strategies/approach for smooth operationalization of the sustainability plan.
• Support the LOX SI team in monitoring, evaluation and reporting of activities geared towards implementation of the sustainability plan.
• Support in monitoring revenue generation and expenditure for LOX infrastructure in all health facilities (including maintenance and purchase of Liquid oxygen) and report same.
• Support the organization and dispatch all shipments from CO to other field locations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work as a team member.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication
• Well-developed computer skills (MS Excel etc) and attention to details.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• B.Sc./BA degree with at least 1 year experience in the areas outlined. Must be Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Must have a good interpersonal relationship and able to use internet and emails. He/she must possess an NYSC discharge
• Experience with large complex organization is required, familiarity with international NGOs preferred.

Safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to providing a safe environment for all employees, beneficiaries and anyone contracted by FHI 360. This Includes taking measures to protect vulnerable people from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by either FHI 360 employees or associated personnel. FHI 360 abides by child safeguarding principles. FHI 360’s Safeguarding Policies apply and flow out to all FHI 360 staff, board members, volunteers, and partner staff (subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and subrecipients), regardless of the funding mechanism or amount of contract, agreement, or purchase order. This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks. FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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