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  • Posted: Jun 2, 2015
    Deadline: Jun 10, 2015
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    Home to more than 160 million people, Nigeria has the largest population and the second largest economy in Africa, and has a major influence on the continent’s political agenda. However, Nigeria has a history of political instability, corruption and mismanagement of public resources, and has recently seen religious and ethnic conflict. As a result, ...
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    Programme Officer (Malaria) Community Health and HIV

    About the role
    The post holder will be responsible for supporting and managing Christian Aid partnerships and programmes as well as the effective disbursement of funds to Christian Aid partners. He/she will represent Christian Aid, contribute to the development of Christian Aid policy and strategy, as well as engage with and promote communications and fundraising, including institutional donors. He/she will provide technical support to partners to develop organisational plans; providing support in designing effective malaria programmes.  The role requires a self-motivated, dynamic and innovative person, with extensive knowledge of Community Health issues in Nigeria, teamwork and coordination skills and experience in managing partnerships with local organisations. 

    About you
    The ideal candidate must possess a degree in international development/public health-related subject.  He/she must have at least five years’ working experience in Community Health with significant experience in implementing and/or managing community-based malaria interventions.

    Essential criteria

    • Extensive knowledge of the national response to Malaria in Nigeria
    • At least five years’ experience in Malaria intervention programmes in Nigeria (Extensive experience in community based Malaria response will be an added advantage)
    • Significant experience in working with local partner organisations
    • Knowledge and competency in gender-sensitive programming
    • Experience of managing institutional donor-funded projects
    • Excellent report writing skills
    • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent Christian Aid at national, state and local levels
    • High level of computer literacy
    • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

    Desirable criteria

    • Skills and experience in national, state and local advocacy and lobbying processes
    • In-depth understanding and familiarity with DFID, EU and/or USAID funding and reporting requirements
    • Familiarity with working with faith based institutions in Nigeria
    • Post graduate degree in MPH or related field will be an added advantage

    Method of Application

    Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.Note Tick the International Box under the Website Category panel.

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