Program Assistant, Communications at FHI 360

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide programmatic and administrative support to the teams in the implementation of GF TA grant.
• Provide support for the implementation of knowledge management and communications plan.
• Support and follow-up with project staff to make available strategic information for archiving and internal or external dissemination of EpiC project materials including reports, briefs, newsletter and other relevant project publications.
• Assist the collation and review of project materials from draft to final document copyedits including infographics, diagrams, and illustrations.
• Assist with development and regular update of the project’s over-arching brief, including areas of focus, capabilities, and success stories.
• Support the maintenance of the standardized system for organizing and archiving EpiC project publications.
• Assist with researching, writing, and editing for the organization’s website as designated.
• Assist with uploading content developed by members of the communications team to designated website including project descriptions, blogs, sector, and expertise pages etc.
• Maintain project implementation monitoring checklists and tools to effectively track deliverables based on approved workplan.
• Assist with periodic project work plan review, budget monitoring and adherence to donor and organizational policies and guidelines.
• Remain informed on current programs in COVID-19 fields by review of current literature and remain alert to any implication of such strategic information for project activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Experience in program management in the context of public health/international development programs funded by US government or other international donors.
• Familiarity with public health programs such as HIV, reproductive health, COVID-19, and related issues is an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated communication and networking skills in a professional environment.
• Working knowledge of concepts, procedures, and practices with content management systems and website development.
• Strong knowledge of content management software and other technologies.
• Experience in print design and demonstrated sense of typography and expertise in translating data to information graphics.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel in Nigeria up to 10 - 25%

Qualifications and Requirements:

• B.Sc./BA in Public Health, Business Administration, Medical Sciences, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 1-3 years relevant experience with international development programs including COVID-19 program planning and implementation with public and NGO sector. 
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.