Programme Assistant - Individual Contractor, Abuja at UNICEF

Reference No.: 538633
Contract type: Consultancy
Level: Consultancy
Categories: Health, Consultancy

Purpose of Activity / Assignment

• Support the coordination and oversight of implementation of the Gavi supported and other programs for strengthening COVID-19 response in Nigeria
• Work in close collaboration with the Project team and relevant stakeholders for effective achievement and implementation of health security in Nigeria
• Work closely with all stakeholders to achieve results and contributing to resolving project-related issues and information delivery
• Support and report to the partnership liaison lead for COVID-19 response in NCDC

Scope of Work

• Support the development of the project activity /work plans, monitoring implementation and ensure compliance with specifications and funding limitations
• Develop framework for tracking of project and monitoring implementation
• Support the project team to track, record and analyse data for reporting and timely communicate the results of analysis to inform program decision making.
• Develop and maintain filling system for all project correspondence of Gavi-supported activities and other assigned task.
• Monitor budget and track expenditures/transactions of activities, ensuring compliance of developed activity budget and approved standards
• Under the guidance of the Partnership Liaison lead, ensure that the project activities follow correct financial and administrative documentation procedures in line with donor guidelines.
• Support the development of periodic program and financial reports of the Gavi-supported activities
• Support collaborations between NCDC and other relevant implementation and/or funding partners
• Support implementation of specific projects, documenting and reviewing health systems aspects relevant to health security
• Organize performance management meetings and engagement of stakeholders and project leads to ensure integrity and accountability of the program
• Manage communications and help build positive relations within the team and external parties to ensure achievement of the scheme’s objectives
• Develop and facilitate workshops, meetings, coordinates logistics, scheduling and participant communications.
• Draft and follow-up of correspondences with relevant parties
• Develop, compile, and write communications, create presentations, summaries, and materials to ensure better communication and wider understanding of the Gavi-supported program
• Support any other projects under health security.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of First Degree (B.Sc/BA) in business administration, social science or relevant field or Sciences with similarly relevant field experience;
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible programme support work experience, with co-ordination and administrative work in implementing development projects, with a good understanding of the operations of the government, donors, and other development organizations.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

Knowledge / Expertise / Skills required:

• Proven experience as program assistant or relevant position
• Knowledge of project/program management and development procedures /techniques
• Knowledge of performance evaluation, supervisory practices, and principles
• Tech savvy, proficient in MS Office. Working knowledge of project management software is desirable
• Skill in organizing work of self, and work with diversity and multi-disciplinary teams
• Detail-oriented and efficient, proactive problem solver
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal), inter-personal and leadership skills
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills