State Program Officer at Pro-Health International

Job Summary

• The State Program officer primary responsibility is to support the co-ordination of the project activities, support granting to CSOs, provide mentorship and support to the CSOs within the LGAs of coverage.
• The role will entail capacity to organize and manage volunteers, High level of advocacy, participatory leadership, engagement and documenting reports consistent with ICHSSA 4 project standards.

Job Responsibilities

• The incumbent will supervise the activities of sub grant recipients and ensure compliance with PHI financial standards and policy
• Performs programmatic and financial monitoring and reviews of program
• Provides assistance to sub-grant partners on a range of program management issues including work plan and budget development;
• Provide guidance and training to grantees on compliance with USAID policies and regulations, financial management, audit and closeout;
• Ensure that activities listed in grant recipients’ sub-award are Implemented
• Support in preparation of reports including, monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
• Perform administrative functions (maintain filling system, scheduling of meetings / venues) as needed.
• Provides support in the implementation of parenting, adolescent girls and HIV related programming in the state
• Manage a sub-grants and subcontract; functions include review and overseeing program Implementation and budgets, financial and programmatic reports, program deliverables, through regular contact by phone, email, and site visits;
• Record, produce and circulate minutes of proceedings at workshops, meetings

Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or Health related field is required
• A Master's in Social Sciences or MPH will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of four (4) years of work experience on an OVC program in Nigeria is required
• Ability to use all Microsoft packages including excel and PowerPoint
• Strong technical knowledge and skills In OVC programming is required
• Candidate should have strong interpersonal skill
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work in a culturally sensitive environment
• Demonstrated willingness to work in a team.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills