Programme Officer, Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Project at Sightsavers

Location: Makurdi, Benue
Job Type: 2 year fixed term contract
Reports to: Programme Manager
Responsible for: Coordination of Benue State NTD Programme
Department: Sightsavers Nigeria Country Office

Summary

• The Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Programme Officer (PO) will be a member of the UK Aid Match and Givewell supported Benue NTD Programme management team and will report to the Programme Manager.

Overall Purpose and Responsibilities

• The Officer will provide general coordination to the programme management team and serve as the programme implementation manager in Benue State.
• This resource will work closely with the Benue State Lead Person, partners and direct programme implementers to ensure the delivery of programme targets and monitoring of programme activities.
• You will work with the state and twenty two (22) Local Government Areas (LGAs) NTD Coordinators and their teams to ensure quality assurance in programme implementation
• Support the Benue State NTD (coordinator) Lead Person to provide effective management, coordination, and technical advice to the programme to ensure the delivery of the programme targets.
• Support the Benue State NTD Lead Person in monitoring programme implementation in the state. Conduct monthly programme site visits and follow up on outstanding issues as an integral part of the position.
• Ensure NTDs data is updated as required and shared with relevant agencies

Job Purpose

• The Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Programme Officer (PO) will be a member of the UK Aid Match and Givewell supported Benue State NTDs programme management team and will report to the Sightsavers Programme Manager.
• The Officer will provide general coordination to the programme management team and serve as the programme implementation manager in Benue State.
• This resource will work closely with the Benue State NTD Lead Person, partners and direct programme implementers to ensure the delivery of programme targets and monitoring of programme activities, and work with the state and twenty three (23) Local Government Areas (LGAs) NTDs control Coordinators and their teams to ensure quality assurance.

Principal Accountabilities
Programme Management (50% of time):

• Support the Benue State NTD (coordinator) Lead Person to provide effective management, coordination, and technical advice to the programme to ensure the delivery of the programme targets.
• Coordinate contract implementation in the state and ensure adherence to work plans and budgets for the achievement of planned project outputs.
• Coordinate the preparation of quarterly and annual reports to Sightsavers and as required
• Coordinate capacity building initiatives as required at the state and LGAs levels
• Support the state and LGAs programme teams to identify and develop innovative approaches for the implementation of Mass Drug Administration (MDA) to ensure delivery of programme targets.
• Support collaboration with relevant governmental, non-governmental agencies and stakeholders where necessary for the effective implementation of project activities

Monitoring and Evaluation (30% of time):

• Support the Benue State NTD Lead Person in monitoring programme implementation in the state. Conduct monthly programme site visits and follow up on outstanding issues as an integral part of the position.
• Support the Benue State NTD Lead Person in reviewing the evidence provided by partners for the delivery of milestones for payment
• Officer will be responsible for guiding the overall Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) strategy, managing the interventions and use of M&E methodology to meet proposed goals.

Representation and Networking (10%):

• Represent the programme office on monitoring and evaluation issues at relevant state ministries and other agencies
• Ensure NTDs data is updated as required and shared with relevant agencies

Research (10% of time):

• Assist the state programme team to identify opportunities for operational research.

Job Holder Entry Requirements - The Essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Required

• Technical knowledge of one or more of the five leading NTDs.
• Experience in managing an integrated NTD programme.
• A demonstrated record of accomplishment in developing and managing public health programmes.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Minimum of 5-6 years working experience, ideally in an INGO setting.
• Experience in the management of donors supported programmes.

Knowledge (education and related experience):

• Must have at least a first degree in Development Sciences and other related disciplines from a reputable institution
• Computer literacy including hands on experience in statistical packages.
• Experience in database management systems for an integrated programme.
• Minimum of 5-6 years working experience, ideally in an INGO setting.

Skills (special training or competence):

• Excellent management, interpersonal, teamwork, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships to enable effective management of partnerships
• Proven ability to think strategically and translate concepts into effective action plans.
• Ability to understand and work with project budgets, forecasts and reports.
• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people.

Core Behaviours:

• Change and Improvement
• Communicating and Influencing
• Decision Making
• Team Working
• Planning and Organising
• Delivery and Implementation
• Plus, we would expect the following:
  • Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity
  • High degree of integrity 3
  • Active listener

Key Relationships
Internal:

• Senor NTD Manager
• Programme Manager
• M&E Officer
• Finance &Logistics Officer
• Driver
• Store Keeper
• State Programme teams
• LGAs Programme teams

External:

• Partners
• Consultants
• Research institutions
• Non-Governmental Agencies