Project Officer at Idmibok International (360 HSDC)

Job Overview

The Project Officer will be responsible for providing program management and operational support for the project. S/he will support with the design and implementation of project work plans, budget and timelines including liaising directly with Government agencies and other strategic partners. S/He will also play a significant role in directly contributing to the success of the project by delivering technical assistance and providing subject matter expertise and support. This position is for a proposal and filling the position is dependent on a positive outcome of the organization’s bid.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, and manage 360HSDI’s support to the program in the State.
• Provide technical assistance on the improvement of PHC management systems
• Identify gaps in the health and well-being of the population and community to inform health policies and decision making
• Develop and implement HSS plans on Governance and Accountability performance systems, M&E and Health Information systems for improved health service delivery in the state
• Assist in developing and monitoring work plans and budgets, as well as associated deliverables and results/outputs.
• Coordinate key program strategies and results for the project.
• Overall monitoring and analysis of the program environment and advise on timely readjustments of strategies and activities.
• Identify new areas of support and facilitate implementation of new initiatives.
• Close communication with all stakeholders and promotion of 360HSDI’s mandate; provide recommendations and program/policy advice based on results.
• Maintain existing partnerships and expand 360HSDI’s network of strategic partners through collaborative efforts, liaising with government and civil society counterparts.
• Organize and participate as a resource person in advocacy meetings, roundtables, training workshops and other meetings related to the project’s implementing area.
• Prepare, review, analyze, and evaluate project-related reports, documents and assist with maintaining a database relevant project-related information.
• Represent the project in technical forums at field level.
• Participate in the donor progress report writing, continuation application and quarterly review report writing and presentation.
• Ensure various donor specific financial management principles are followed accordingly.
• Provide technical support for weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual project performance reviews
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Development Studies, or other related Social Sciences or Medical degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3 years minimum experience, in basic education, primary health care, and water, sanitation and hygiene [WASH] related programs.
• Previous experience implementing M&E activities on international development projects.
• Understanding of the Nigerian health system and of federal and state health policy.
• Knowledge of the local communities, cultures and geography of the State.
• Knowledge of company's main clients and its operations.
• Good verbal and written communications skills and ability to draft and deliver timely quality evaluation reports.
• Fluency in English required; Fluency in any local language in the project state will be an advantage.

Note: Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.