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  • Posted: Jul 4, 2019
    Deadline: Jul 18, 2019
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    CBM is an international Christian development organisation, committed to improving the quality of life of people with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world. Based on its Christian values and over 100 years of professional expertise, CBM addresses poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability, and works in partnership to create an inclu...
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    NTD/Eye Health Technical Specialist

    • Job Type
    • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
    • Experience 5 years
    • Location Not specified
    • Job Field

    Location: Abuja, Nigeria; with travels to project location
    Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
    Contract duration: 2 year
    Contract start: As soon as possible

    Objective

    • Lead on development of NTD/Eye Health strategy and operational planning and budget development for NTD programmes in Nigeria;
    • Develop, manage, and coordinate NTD/Eye Health proposal writing and budget preparation for resource mobilisation
    • Liaise with Partners on advocacy and policy work and representing CBM at external meetings and to the media

    Job Responsibilities

    • Lead on development of NTD/Eye strategy and operational planning and budget development for NTD/Eye programmes in Nigeria;
    • Oversee NTD/Eye proposal writing and budget preparation for resource mobilization;
    • Oversee the implementation of NTD/Eye programmes and the effective integration of FMoH NTD/Eye master plan activities, in accordance with work plan and budget;
    • Ensure robust program monitoring and evaluation, disease mapping, and routine program surveys/assessments in collaboration with the Ministry of Health;
    • Provide technical assistance to CBM partners in all aspects of NTD/ Eye control and elimination;
    • Support partners in the design and planning of new NTD/Eye programmes, in discussion with donors;
    • Provide formal and informal training to staff;
    • Support partners in the implementation and monitoring of CBM’s programme for strengthening drug management and reporting - Strengthening Mectizan Distribution and Reporting (SMDR);
    • Represent CBM in disease specific meetings at national level (eg, NTD/Eye Health Steering Committee meetings, Elimination committee meetings) and make technical presentations.
    • Develop good working relationships and collaboration where appropriate, with other national and international NTD/Eye Health NGOs

    Other Duties:

    • Other relevant assigned duties as assigned.

    Performance Criteria

    • Effective management of NTD/Eye Health projects and progrmmes, in line with agreed aims and with funds used for designated purposes.
    • NTD/Eye Health programmes supervised and managed successfully in compliance with minimum humanitarian standards and in line with financial policies and procedures.
    • Positive relationships maintained and developed with donors, NTD/Eye Health partners through effective communication.
    • Strong linkages maintained between CBM partners work and advocacy, communications and fundraising activities in Germany and elsewhere in line with CBM’s Federation Strategy.
    • NTD/Eye Health programmes managed and planned and handed over to country programme staff at the appropriate time.
    • Strategic engagement with the sector across Nigeria, government and other stakeholders and ensuring that CBM is visible and contributes to strategic decisions in the sector as may be required

    Mandatory Requirements

    • Ophthalmologist with 5 years’ progressive experience, knowledge of Neglected tropical diseases will be an added advantage.
    • Experience in all aspects of program management: conceiving, planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating.
    • Excellent communication, supervisory and interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership management, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines.
    • Demonstrated experience managing, analyzing data along with knowledge of reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines, and tools for M&E.
    • Experience in disability mainstreaming in programme development.
    • Willingness to travel within Nigeria frequently and ability to travel internationally.
    • Professional proficiency in English: Strong English oral and written communication and presentation skills.
    • Computer literate, demonstrated experience in Microsoft Packages (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access) and good report writing skills.

    Core Competencies:

    • Build partnerships
    • Communicate effectively
    • Steward resources
    • Deliver results
    • Realize potential
    • Strive for improvement
    • Managing performance
    • Flexibility

    Selection Process

    • It is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the
    • application. All applicants MUST produce specific and comprehensive information supporting each one of the following criteria, or the application will not be considered.
    • Only successful applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be notified of their access to the next step of the selection process:
    • All candidates orally interviewed will receive feedback of the result of their application.

    Languages:

    • Fluency in spoken and written English
    • Understanding of Hausa is added advantage

    Nationality:

    • The position is open only to Nigeria nationals.

    Remuneration
    This position has a National Compensation package and is subject to local employment and immigration laws

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and motivation Letter in English to: jobs.nigeria@cbm.org using the "Job tilte" as the subject of the email.

    Selection Process

    • It is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application. All applicants MUST produce specific and comprehensive information supporting each one of the following criteria, or the application will not be considered.
    • Only successful applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be notified of their access to the next step of the selection process;
    • All candidates orally interviewed will receive feedback of the result of their application.

    Note

    • The future job holder will adhere to CBM's values and commits to CBM's Code of Conduct and safeguarding policy.
    • CBM encourages person with disabilities to apply for this position.

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