Program Associate at John Snow Inc - JSI

Period of Performance: 12 months consultancy (possible extension)

Start date: January 15, 2025

JSI is implementing a Total Market Approach (TMA) to HIV prevention programming activity in Nigeria under a donor-funded sub-award mechanism. This activity builds on previous JSI work and has been expanded to include HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and HIV self-testing kits. Under this project, JSI will increase vulnerable and key population demand for, and access to condoms, PrEP, and HIV self-testing kits using a total market approach. This will require project engagement across the public, social marketing, and commercial sectors to ensure sustainable markets for the commodities. 

The Program Associate will provide day-to-day support to project implementation, and routine monitoring of the project workplan and data management. S/he works under the supervision of the Technical Advisor.   

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and report the progress of the objectives and goals of the program. 
• Develop promotional materials/venues, manage relational databases, and establish/forecast budget requirements. 
• Develop work plans to accomplish objectives and monitor progress toward their achievement. 
• Monitor expenditures and may prepare financial reports; may assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
• Prepare operational and statistical reports to assist in effective decision-making
• Work with team members to conduct capacity-building activities 
• Work with team members in the development and publication of manuscripts, abstracts, technical briefs, and reports to share best practices and improve learning. 
• Work with team members to showcase project gains through success stories, press releases, and infographics.
• Monitor and optimize social media analytics to improve performance.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor/project team members.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop new program frameworks aligned with the organization's sustainability plans.
• Support new business development for HIV prevention commodities. 

 Qualifications/Education: 

Bachelor's degree in science or health field or equivalent work experience in public health or program implementation.

 Required Experience/skills

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience. 
• Previous experience in an NGO environment is a plus. 
• Similar experience in US-funded projects is desirable.
• Experience in donor-funded projects is required.
• Accuracy, numerical and analytical skills.
• Dynamic, flexible, and have a sense of confidentiality, team spirit, and proactive.
• Ability to learn quickly and share learning with colleagues and partners.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Consistent ability to meet multiple deadlines and remain focused.
• Able to work under pressure. 
• Ability to work independently and as a team player who works well in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English language.
• Excellent knowledge & skill in MS Office, such as Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. 
• A high degree of self-motivation, resourcefulness, reliability, and honesty.

Note:

JSI has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of abuse, exploitation or violence. We take every measure to prevent such incidents and to ensure compliance to our donors. We will expect all our employees/Consultants/Interns/Volunteers to commit to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy. JSI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.