Project Coordinator, HIV Programmes at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Specific Job/Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Global Fund and other HIV/AIDs, OVC and HBC programmes of the organization.
• Provide technical support to the National Aids Control agency and sub recipients in the HIV, OVC and HBC project in policy formulation. workplan development communication development, advocacy, project management. and routine collation of programme data.
• Provide technical assistance in project implementation and assign responsibilities to staff, taking into cognizance skills and ability of such staff to perform up to expectation.
• Analyze field reports to determine weaknesses in programme delivery and suggest recommendations for improvements.
• Lead the production of programmatic and M and E reports and ensure timely submission of complete and effective documentations and reports to the Executives. donors and other stakeholders.
• Lead and maintain contact with HIVIAIDS. OVC     and Home Based Care programme partners, donors. other influencing partners and stakeholders on behalf of the organization.
• Plan, organize, conduct and evaluate trainings and participate in the review and development of training materials.
• Coordinate manpower and other organizational development activities.
• Perform advocacy responsibilities, and coordinate fund raising activities in the organization.
• Support other activities; such as development of fundable proposals and provide technical assistance on proposal and project development.

The project coordinator will have generic programme management and reporting experience that cuts across OVC, Community System Strengthening (CSS) and Palliative!Adherence Support components of HIV and AIDS care. In addition. s/he will be extensively involved in different elements of business!proposal development and negotiations with national and international development agencies. The coordinator will also be responsible for partnership management. capacity building and donor reporting. The preferred candidate should have good experience in M&E. community mobilization processes and very good reporting and facilitations skills.

Applicants must have a University degree in any of the following related field: Medicine and Public Health, Social Science. Health Sciences, with Master's degree in Public Health or related field. Minimum of 12years working experience on donor funded HIV!AIDs, OVC and home based care projects in Nigeria with good knowledge of epidemiology and significant understanding of operations research techniques. Ability to relate effectively with development partners. Civil Society Organizations and MoH at national and state levels. Strong skills in leadership, organizational, analytical, institutional capacity strengthening. Interpersonal and excellent written and oral communication skills with proficiency in computer packages such as MS Word. Excel, Powerpoint, Epi-info and SPSS are necessary. Experience and good understanding of Global Fund principles and procedures is desirable.