State Project Officer (Oyo) at CBM International

Main Objectives of the Role

• Reviews project components
• Develops project resource profiles and timelines
• Assesses delivery issues and works with national counterparts to build common understanding
• Coordination on project activities.

Main Tasks

• Support the Project Manager in effective and efficient management of the new onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis elimination project in the assigned state in Nigeria.
• Conduct site visits as needed to project sites to support State Ministry of Health teams and other partners in project activities.
• Maintain data and reports on routine project activities and report back to Project Manager on a frequent basis.
• Support reporting requirements from donors and other stakeholders.
• Support project team in maintaining accurate information for reporting to donors and supporting other day to day operational needs.
• Support routine budget monitoring and periodic budget reviews (annual, quarterly, etc.)
• Support the project team in organizing workshops, training programmes, and related project events at the state or national level, as needs arise.  
• Provide administration and communications support to the team, under the guidance of the Project Manager.
• Ensure that the project abides by CBM procedures and requirements.
• Travel activities, yes.

Requirements

• A passion to make a difference for improving the life of people with disabilities.
• A relevant academic Degree (Social Sciences, International Development, Project Management, Public health or Biological Sciences).
• A minimum of 3 years with an international development agency in a similar role.
• Experience in project planning, budgeting, M&E and preparation of reports for institutional donors.
• Sound working knowledge of key issues surrounding NTDs in both a local and global context
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Knowledge of local language spoken in assigned state, a plus.
• Proven administrative skills
• Strong numeracy with ability to analyse and manage data
• Computer literacy (MS office)
• Identification with the values and mandate of CBM.