USAID Nigeria is funding the project of The Network on Ethics/Human Right, Law, HIV/AIDS Prevention, Support and Care (NELA). A non-governmental organization based in Ibadan, but implementing HIV/AIDS, other health related activities in all the six-geopolitical zones in Nigeria.
NELA plans to implement a project to improve access to quality Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) programming in Adamawa, Bornu; Yobe and Jigawa States of Nigeria and also to increase the adoption of safer sexual behaviour and promote normative change among selected subgroups within general population in Nigeria to reduce new HIV infection. Successful candidates will be required to travel to the listed States as the job demands. The appointment will be for a period of one year in the first instance, but subject to extension of with availability of fund.
Job Position: Program Director
Location: Oyo
The Job:
- The Program Director will provide technical assistance and build programmatic capacity of team members to achieve the project’s objectives. He/she will coordinate project components and technical inputs to reach the overall project goal. One major role will be to develop, implement strengthen capacity of team members on effective OVC and
- Prevention strategies for the project He/she reports to the Chief of Party and liaises with external bodies on behalf of the COP.
Other responsibilities include:
- Guide and support programme partners (CBOs/NGOs/FBOs) in developing their strategies and programmes in the field in accordance with the project’s overall mission and values,
- Ensure that inputs from the Project Coordinating Office (PCO) are planned, coordinated and delivered in a timely way to maximize their effectiveness. Regularly monitor programme implementation in collaboration with the M&E Manager,
- Responsible for providing support to State offices and managing information that is received from them.
- Make recommendations for program amendments or for changes or Technical Support Strategies for consideration of the Executive Director,
- Lead the planning and support of programme and M & E team for exit strategies where needed,
- Build and maintain partnership with, relevant Federal/State/LGA departments and private sector towards sustainability of children welfare programmes in the focal states of implementing OVC project,
- Represents the Chief of Party as needed
- Undertake other responsibilities not outlined above but which are commensurate with a role of this nature and which have been discussed and agreed with the Chief of Party.
Qualification and Experience:
- The desired candidate must possess a PhD in Health related field or an MD with at least 10 years of experience in designing and managing HIV prevention and OVC programs in developing countries.
- Minimum of 5 years managing and providing strategic technical leadership as either a Project Director or similar senior level position on field programs, funded by external donors.
- Must be familiar with international donor community environment and must have experience in planning and facilitation of training for different cadres of staff.
- He/she must demonstrate leadership capacity through previous experiences in project management as well as demonstrate capabilities in management, institutional capacity building, high level strategic visioning and leadership. Familiar with the political, social, economic and cultural context of Nigeria environment.
- Qualified and interested candidates wishing to spend their sabbatical period on the project are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline
23rd March, 2011
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants for the various positions as advertised
Must submit the following:
- A type-written application specifically applying for one of the positions and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference announcement date on the application letter,
- A current resume or curriculum vitae listing all job responsibilities in previous employment.
- Application should be submitted to: consultant.recruitment2011@yahoo.com on or before 23rd March, 2011.
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