Capacity Advisor/State Program Manager (SPM) at Heartland Alliance

Overall Job Function

• The incumbent is part of the management team in a decentralized management structure and forms part of the strategic team that directs the operations of the organization
• S/he will serve as State Program Manager (SPM) providing support and coordination of the work of the field offices
• The successful candidate will lead program planning, design, review and the monitoring of the program implemented at the field level
• This position is responsible for the performance of the technical program in accordance with donor requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines
• The incumbent directs and supervises all program resources for the performance of project assignments and activities
• Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of quality technical outputs, management of sub contracts, ensuring strong relationships with partners and other key stakeholder
• The Capacity Advisor/State Program Manager (5PM) serves as the focal point for the capacity building of local partners and organizational development.
• Providing support to the HAl and local partners staff through trainings, program coordination and management and effective communication in a right based environment. Nascent (greenhouse) organizations may be co-located with HAl programming.
• The position also manages and provides overall guidance to the state team on HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs as well as provide day to day oversight to the finance, admin and logistics team in state.

Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• First Degree in Medical Science, Management, Social Science or related field; Advanced Degree in Public Health or Social Science preferred.
• At least four years experience working with a NGO, must include Project Implementation; Supervisory and Capacity building experience in public health or social science program management

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with in collaboration with local partners, NGOs and CBOs
• Experience in capacity building, HIV/AIDS Advocacy, prevention, treatment and care, STI management and or care
• Strong Management Skills
• Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
• Cultural Sensitivity - Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
• Candidates must meet the minimum requirements listed and should be committed to the promotion of human rights, regardless of age, ethnicity, class or gender.
• Candidates must be willing to work with diverse population in a supportive and accepting manner.