Technical Associate - AYP at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Job Summary

• The Technical Associate, AYP will be responsible for providing direct technical assistance to community-based organizations in the day-to-day implementation of project activities.
• He/She will provide technical leadership for the delivery of peer-led and integrated HIV prevention, mental health, and sexual and reproductive health services to adolescents and young people at the community level.
• He/She will ensure the fidelity of program design, adapt strategies as needed based on field feedback, and overseeing the quality-of-service delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance to community-based organizations (CBOs) in the implementation of HIV testing and prevention, mental health, and sexual and reproductive health programs for adolescents and young people at the community-level.
• Support the implementation of peer-led interventions, ensuring that services are diverse and meet the needs of adolescents in both the general population and key populations.
• Support the integration of HIV testing and prevention services with mental health and reproductive health services at the community level.
• Facilitate capacity-building efforts by training peer navigators and community-based organization to deliver effective, evidence-based services.
• Support the development and implementation of strategies to engage and retain adolescents and young people in program activities, ensuring their active participation and feedback.
• Collaborate with community-based stakeholders, local health authorities, and other implementing partners to ensure coordinated service delivery and program alignment with broader public health goals.
• Ensure timely and accurate collection of program data, support data analysis, and assist in generating reports for internal and donor requirements.
• Identify challenges in program implementation and work with the team to develop and implement solutions to address these challenges.
• Ensure that all technical assistance provided adheres to national guidelines, ECEWS protocols, and donor requirements.
• Conduct routine field visits to monitor program activities, assess quality, and provide on-site support as needed.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on program activities, outcomes, and challenges encountered during implementation.
• Support the generation of knowledge management products, including best practice documents, success stories etc.
• Support the dissemination of lessons learned from program implementation to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the project

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS / MD / PHD or similar degree with 3-5 years public health experience including at least 2 years’ experience in programs for Adolescent and Young persons.
• MS/MA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 3-5 years public health experience including at least 2 years’ experience in programs for Adolescent and Young persons.
• BS/BA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, with a minimum of 5-7 years public health experience including at least 2 years’ experience in programs for Adolescent and Young persons.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, NGOs and CBOs is required.
• Familiarity with programming for key population is required.
• Good understanding of AYP peer-led interventions and DSD.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to challenges in program implementation.
• Passion for improving the health and well-being of adolescents and young people, with a commitment to gender equity and inclusion.