Fresh Jobs at Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

About The Role

• The Director, Strategy and Operations will work very closely with the Country Director, and senior management team, both as a strategic thought partner and in driving the execution of the organization’s strategic direction, lead the strategy, development, and execution of the Organization in Nigeria as a whole. He/She will have the challenging and exciting responsibility of maintaining a big-picture view of the entire organization and its long-term impact, while also having attention to detail and energy to drive forward execution.
• Reporting to the Country Director, the Director will have a wide-ranging set of expectations, including undertaking key strategic analyses, supporting new initiatives, developing high-priority board and donor content, and driving execution and coordination of top organizational priorities as set by the management team. This is a role for someone who is able and excited to switch seamlessly between getting their hands dirty to get things done across many workstreams while also being able to step back to provide thought partnership on setting big picture organizational strategy, pursuing new opportunities, and troubleshooting challenges. A strong work ethic will be important to succeed in this role

Strategic Support and Thought Partnership

• Prepare the Country Director and program leaders for high-impact meetings with donors, government officials, and strategic partners, crafting briefings and tracking follow-ups to support relationship-building excellence
• Drive coordination across CHAI for certain donor engagement opportunities, managing submissions and timelines to secure funding that propels CHAI’s mission
• Establish new relationships and foster existing relationships with key development partners, government officials, and professional networks to enhance CHAI Nigeria’s reputation
• Support, build and maintain strong relationships with donors and host country government representatives This could include representing CHAI at meetings, conferences and workshops, networking with other NGOs, and working with Country Directors and their teams
• Develop compelling donor-facing materials, including proposals and pitch decks, showcasing CHAI’s vision and measurable impact
• Produce regular reports for senior management on business development performance analysis
• Maintain and provide donor intelligence and identify new funding opportunities
• Advise on donor priorities and identify specific opportunities. Identify, pursue and successfully capitalise on funding opportunities among major funders, particularly bilateral and multilateral donors in Nigeria and globally
• Track donor funding trends and priorities within the African region and communicate these to the Program Directors, Director of Programs and Country Director
• Research, analyse and maintain regular register of donor calls for funding applications including tenders, expressions of interest and requests for proposals.
• Advise on potential partnerships with other organisations and agencies and identify specific opportunities Identify and pursue funding opportunities for CHAI Nigeria - either as a lead agency or subcontractor - among major international agencies operating within the Africa region
• Conduct partner and competitor analysis, negotiate teaming agreements, and lead or participate directly in large value bids developed by consortia.
• Collaborate with CHAI Global teams to communicate, and strategise on new business opportunities and approaches in line with CHAI’s global strategy
• Research and produce internal briefs on topics and issues related to new business development (e.g. donor profiles, partner organisation profiles, briefings for meetings and conferences)
• Ensure relevant internal approval processes at different levels are followed on making the decision whether or not to pursue a business opportunity
• Support Program teams in the development of communication materials, including presentations, briefing notes and updates to internal and external stakeholders
• Business Development and External Engagement
• Prepare the Country Director and program leaders for high-impact meetings with donors, government officials, and strategic partners, crafting briefings and tracking follow-ups to support relationship-building excellence
• Drive coordination across CHAI for certain donor engagement opportunities, managing submissions and timelines to secure funding that propels CHAI’s mission
• Establish new relationships and foster existing relationships with key development partners, government officials, and professional networks to enhance CHAI Nigeria’s reputation
• Support, build and maintain strong relationships with donors and host country government representatives This could include representing CHAI at meetings, conferences and workshops, networking with other NGOs, and working with Country Directors and their teams
• Develop compelling donor-facing materials, including proposals and pitch decks, showcasing CHAI’s vision and measurable impact
• Produce regular reports for senior management on business development performance analysis
• Maintain and provide donor intelligence and identify new funding opportunities
• Advise on donor priorities and identify specific opportunities. Identify, pursue and successfully capitalise on funding opportunities among major funders, particularly bilateral and multilateral donors in Nigeria and globally
• Track donor funding trends and priorities within the African region and communicate these to the Program Directors, Director of Programs and Country Director
• Research, analyse and maintain regular register of donor calls for funding applications including tenders, expressions of interest and requests for proposals
• Advise on potential partnerships with other organisations and agencies and identify specific opportunities Identify and pursue funding opportunities for CHAI Nigeria - either as a lead agency or subcontractor - among major international agencies operating within the Africa region
• Conduct partner and competitor analysis, negotiate teaming agreements, and lead or participate directly in large value bids developed by consortia
• Collaborate with CHAI Global teams to communicate, and strategise on new business opportunities and approaches in line with CHAI’s global strategy
• Research and produce internal briefs on topics and issues related to new business development (e.g. donor profiles, partner organisation profiles, briefings for meetings and conferences)
• Ensure relevant internal approval processes at different levels are followed on making the decision whether or not to pursue a business opportunity
• Support Program teams in the development of communication materials, including presentations, briefing notes and updates to internal and external stakeholder

Program Performance Management

• Support the implementation and evaluation of the CHAI’s programs and initiatives in Nigeria
• Review and update the CHAI Nigeria program performance management framework and drive the quarterly review process
• Create tools and processes for goal setting, progress-tracking, resource allocation, etc.
• Identify key Transformational Goals for targeted organizational support and resourcing.
• Coordinate the provision of support to relevant teams for achieving prioritized goals.
• Assist teams in aligning their goals with program strategies, including, but not limited to, tracking the progress of identified ‘Transformational Goals’.
• Evaluate CHAI’s overall programmatic performance. Advise senior leadership on progress towards achieving targets set in the new strategy.
• Map roles and responsibilities across teams to ensure shared accountability.
• Monitor program performance and make necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with program teams to achieve program goals.
• Supporting the development of knowledge management platforms and dashboards to host PPM-related tools, guidance, and data

Talent Management

• Contribute to staff recruitment and relevant HR processes for building the team for the CHAI Nigeria
• Oversee the creation and implementation of training programs to enhance staff skills, leadership capabilities, and overall professional growth with emphasis on a structured program to build a pipeline of highly skilled entry level staff for CHAI Nigeria
• Develop and manage performance management processes that align with organizational goals
• Design initiatives that improve employee morale and strengthen organizational culture
• Special Projects and Other Responsibilities
• Lead key cross-cutting initiatives, addressing organizational gaps and driving high-impact projects forward.
• Enhance internal communications and employee engagement, partnering with the Country Director to deliver engaging updates and host impactful all-hands calls.
• Any other responsibility assigned by the Country Director

Education

• Master’s degree (MBA, MPP, MPA, or MA in International Development or equivalent)

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience, including at least 4 years in strategy/management consulting
• Experience in a fast-paced, results-oriented work environment
• Must have international experience or strong understanding of challenges facing the international development sector; Experience working in or supporting low- and middle-income countries is preferred
• Demonstrated experience gained in international development, preferably for a multi-country international organisation. This could include managing, implementing and/or supporting international development programmes.
• Successful track record of securing multiple high-value projects/contracts from bilateral and multilateral donors, trusts and foundations. Specific experience securing significant funding from donors such as USAID, the Global Fund, GAVI, EU, FCDO, GAC, BMGF, CIFF and other new donors.
• Significant expertise in all areas of new business development including strategy, forging partnerships including negotiating teaming agreements, project design, logframe development, proposal writing, budget development, managing donor and other partner (e.g. NGOs) relationships and project reporting. This includes developing complex technical/narrative and cost proposals.
• Experience developing proposals and pitches (e.g., in a fundraising or development function in the social impact space; in business development in consulting; raising capital in a startup) is an advantage

Skills

• Must have international experience or strong understanding of challenges facing the international development sector
• Must possess the ability to review and analyze data, and ask the right questions
• Exceptional at producing content in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated work planning and project management experience
• Fluent in Excel or PowerBI to cut financial or impact data sets in compelling ways; conduct quantitative analyses that support program reviews, organizational strategy evaluations, and inform decision making
• Great at storytelling to build strategic narratives or to present options sets for executive decision.
• Intellectual curiosity, passion for the mission, and excitement to do this role.
• Exceptional research, writing and strategic analysis skills. Able to synthesize learnings from diverse sources ranging from academic literature to conversations with internal and external experts to one’s own experience in order to arrive at recommendations and plans on special initiatives
• Proven ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment. Comfort managing many ongoing, complex workstreams to completion at any given time with minimal supervision
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage sensitive information and communications with discretion
• Proficient in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to manage teams in high-pressure situations.

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About The Role

• The Director, Programs and PHC will lead the strategy, development, and execution of the PHC programs collectively aimed at strengthening health systems that sustainably increase equitable access to quality and integrated PHC and SRHR for vulnerable groups in Nigeria. You will oversee the full lifecycle of PHC and SRHR initiatives, from strategic programmatic development and policy to delivery, ensuring accessibility and affordability across diverse populations. They will also lead the team’s efforts in building and delivering the ambitious goals of health systems strengthening portfolio and cross cutting initiatives in the CHAI Nigeria office that includes Health Financing, governance integration systems, Climate and Health and Assistive Technologies programs. This role requires strategic leadership, technical expertise, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
• You will work closely with the Nigerian government at national and sub-national levels, senior leadership of the organization, external stakeholders, donors, and public health organizations to drive the success of PHC and all programs.

Strategic Leadership & Management

• Lead the development and execution of PHC program strategy, aligning them with global health objectives and strategies of multilateral organizations like the World Bank, the World Health Organization, Global Fund, and GAVI.
• Oversee the design and implementation of PHC programs aligned with government priorities.
• Manage cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of program objectives.
• Monitor program progress, identify risks, and troubleshoot challenges.
• Manage the PHC program budget(s) including providing technical leadership and oversight for annual budgeting, budget forecasting, and ensuring compliance with budget execution against program goals and grant deliverables.
• Monitor emerging trends and integrate relevant innovations into program strategies.
• Inform CHAI’s global approach with country-specific insights.
• Provide thought leadership on PHC and UHC to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Ensure effective resource management and smooth operations across PHC grants.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the PHC program development and implementation process.
• Lead the development of a learning and research agenda to enhance CHAI's PHC strategy.
• Apply strong problem-solving and critical analytical thinking skills to identify gaps and opportunities in ongoing sector reforms including the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and generate strong concepts and program initiatives to strengthen Government’s efforts and guide investments in PHC delivery systems and performance evaluation in the country.
• Lead fundraising efforts and donor engagement to support CHAI Nigeria’s PHC program, including securing regional and in-country donors.

Across all Programs in CHAI Nigeria

• Lead the design, development and execution of coherent programmatic multiyear strategies and interventions aimed at strengthening health systems with a special focus on the health financing pillar. Develop existing and future programs within the health systems strengthening cluster particularly in a resource constrained and rapidly evolving context. Lead structured program performance reviews and develop an accountability culture within teams In collaboration with the Director of strategy and Operations, guide the development and updating of a program specific results frameworks, annual operational plans, program risk registers and other process documents to ensure effective program execution. Lead program tracking of progress, analyzing data, and making recommendations for improvements based on evidence Lead structured program monitoring processes across teams including Gant chart management and productive team meetings Facilitate fundraising and business development efforts through grant writing, proof reading and desk reviews of key documentation Working with the Director of Finance and Administration, Lead program budget planning, tracking, and reporting, oversee budgets and resources for various projects, ensuring that they are used effectively and efficiently to achieve desired outcomes. Lead the development and review of financial and donor reports on project budget execution. Build a collaborative working environment between activity leads, operational teams and finance liaisons
• Lead the development and review of key program reports for internal and external stakeholder consumption including donors, MOH leadership and CHAI leadership
• Build project management capacity and skills within program teams ensuring timely execution of activities, compliance to CHAI policies and protocols, alignment with CHAI Nigeria and global mission objectives and responsive to government needs
• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management
• Collaborate with the Government agencies (e.g. Federal Ministry of Health, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), National Primary
• Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) and state counterparts) and other external partners in-country (World Bank, WHO, other NGOs) to strengthen the design, implementation and evaluation of the national PHC program and relevant initiatives
• Lead development of key relationships between governmental, donor entities, nongovernmental organizations and health service delivery points in collaboration with country leadership
• Lead engagement with key MOH Program Managers/ division heads to gather input and ensure alignment and buy in across all programmatic activities.
• Lead and build strong relationships with key global team program counterparts ensuring effective representation of CHAI Uganda and showcasing lessons
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive stakeholder matrix for the portfolio of programs supported ensuring stakeholder needs are identified, negotiation avenues and mapped and healthy relationships are maintained.
• Guide program leads in navigating complex stakeholder relationships and favorably influence decision making in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Build a productive cadence of engagement with internal and external stakeholders and guide program leads in replicating this across activities implementation processes
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including government bodies, international organizations (WHO, World Bank, The Global Fund), donor organizations (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Global Affairs Canada etc.), Non-Governmental Organizations and the private sector.
• Represent CHAI at global health forums, advocating for PHC strengthening and the broader UHC agenda.
• Collaborate with donors and partners to ensure continued support for the PHC programs.
• Collaborate with governments, NGOs, and the private sector on advocacy to drive attention and resources to PHC strengthening in Nigeria.

Team Leadership & Development

• Contribute to staff recruitment and relevant HR processes for building the team for the CHAI Nigeria PHC program.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Provide regular feedback and coaching to team members, ensuring their professional growth.
• Actively engage with each direct report to understand their individual career aspirations and professional development objectives
• Continuously monitor progress of direct reports, provide constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for skill enhancement and career growth
• Lead, develop and motivate a multi skilled team of managers, senior associates and officers as defined by program deployment needs
• Be a role model and team player who demonstrates exceptionally high performance and harnesses the same from a diverse, talented and dynamic team.
• Proactively identify and address programmatic, team management and performance management matters that arise.
• Develop and maintain feedback mechanisms to ensure effective staff and team performance

Education

• Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Economics, Business Management, or related discipline. MD/MBBS, PhD, or equivalent experience preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in global health, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership position in PHC/UHC program strategy, development, and implementation
• Proven record managing large, complex public health programs and partnerships
• Expertise in global health policy, PHC systems, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience working with governments, NGOs, and international organizations (e.g., WHO, World Bank, Global Fund)
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, donor engagement, and securing large-scale funding

Skills

• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills.
• Strong project management and strategic planning skills, effective communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong grant writing and proposal development skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including compelling presentations and reports.
• Extensive global health experience, donor organizational experience (is an advantage)
• Ability to manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to manage teams in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time

Languages

• Proficiency in English is required; additional language skills are a plus.

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About the Role

• The CHAI Nigeria team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to oversee its finance, procurement, and administrative functions. Reporting to the Country Director (CD), the Director of Finance and Administration is a key member of CHAI Nigeria’s management team and will work closely with the country leadership and staff to enable the organization to fulfil its mission.
• In this role, the Director will provide leadership on all budget, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, procurement, contracts, and administrative matters. Strong management, communication and organization skills are required to succeed in this role.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Provide oversight and mentorship to all finance, procurement, and administrative staff at CHAI Nigeria offices in the country
• Ensure departmental structures, staffing, and operational standards that are flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the organization
• Foster a strong leadership presence for all staff, bridging cross-country office matters and promoting an open-door policy to encourage open communication and collaboration across the team
• Engage with partners and donors as needed, ensuring prompt and accurate responses to their inquiries
• Participate in strategic and management decisions
• Maintaining the integrity of the balance sheet by preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations including Bank and Cash
• Contribute the improvement of financial systems and processes in the Country Office, recommending changes to provide timely and appropriate financial information to CHAI’s grant managers and donors
• Manage and maintain CHAI financial management system (currently QuickBooks)
• Manage and maintain CHAI financial records including supporting approvals for the financial transactions per Country Office document retention policy
• Prepare monthly variance reports of expenditure against funding and approved budgets for the country leadership (CD/DCD/PMs etc).

Financial Management (Accounts, Budget, Treasury and Reporting)

• Provide leadership on financial planning, budgeting & country resource allocation working closely with the CD
• Support the CD in project budget planning and management
• Assist the CD in planning country operations to support program activities
• Ensure proper budget monitoring and timely reporting internally within the organization and externally to donors and local government as prescribed by the statutes
• Oversee and direct the organization-wide process for preparing the annual consolidated budget, including reviewing submissions from the program teams for completion and consistency, analyzing budgeted data, implementing revisions, preparing summary schedules and comparisons, preparing the final budget package and providing explanations and analyses for senior management team
• Facilitate effective cross-functional communication throughout the budgeting process, ensuring proper execution and timely follow-ups
• Prepare summarized financial schedules and analyses to be used by senior management team for internal and external presentations
• Prepare expenditure analysis for overall program and field offices in the Country Office as required
• Support program staff in developing proposal budgets and budget revisions for donors.
• Provide information related to costing and operational needs to support program implement Support Grant Tracker review by ensuring the veracity of the information in the Grant Trackers monthly
• Review monthly expenditure reports (prelims & finals) and prepare adjustments; review variance analysis; investigate variances and comment.
• Coordinate and liaise with Boston Accounting team on financial reports and follow up on supplemental information as required.
• Maintain and safeguard CHAI assets, ensure monthly Depreciation, reconciliations carry out periodic physical verifications per CHAI policy
• Prepare the monthly expense allocation guide and employee allocations, with guidance from the accounting team in Boston
• Review payrolls and validate employee’s payroll and benefits (Pension, Severances, Tax, Insurance)
• Promote professional development amongst finance team though coaching and mentoring
• Ensure that all donor- financial reporting requirements are complied with and that donor financial reports are submitted in a timely manner
• Manage the country treasury function (cash, bank, receivables and payables) and ensure adequate resources are available for both administrative and programmatic spending
• Manage local payments & process wire requests to Boston
• Prepares cash projections for the programs; Prepares fund requests for programs and operations
• Manage monthly cash forecasting and cash requests for projects
• Liaise and communicate with Boston finance team to ensure good flow of information, including raising awareness on areas of risk or concern

Grants, Contract, Legal and Compliance Management

• Oversee the review and approval of the finance-related sections of proposals, donor agreements and contracts, amendments, and extensions for all donor funded projects to ensure compliance with donor regulations, requirements, policies and procedures
• Research, and interpret applicable donor regulations, requirements, and policies and procedures applicable to CHAI programs
• Communicate and train program and finance department on all the key compliance issues
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are in place and kept up to date, liaising with International Controller in Boston
• Monitor the compliance manual against audit comments, best practice etc and recommend changes to the controller where appropriate, to promote effectiveness.
• Maintain a proper monitoring system of partner expenses by facilitating periodic reviews of accounts and ledgers and maintain up to date reports per donor requirements
• Prepare country for and coordinate annual audits, donor specific audits/assessments and CHAI internal audits
• Ensure follow-up with audit observations and maintain an up-to-date remediation log
• Review vendor, organizational, subawards, and independent consultants’ contracts and ensure contracts team reviews before final approval
• Ensure compliance with grant and donor requirements
• Execute leases and contracts for supply of good and services under the CD leadership.
• Assist the CD and program managers in processing exceptional approvals
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of country government regulations and share the same with Boston where necessary
• Review the remittances of all applicable taxes in accordance with legal requirements in the country
• Conduct spot checks in the main office in the Country Office and state offices to ensure internal controls are working
• Facilitate in country capacity assessments by potential donors
• Lead on and support programme teams in assessments and building financial management capacity of CHAI implementing Partners and contractors
• Provide overall management and co-ordination of the work of the finance teams in the country
• Acting as a business partner to other functional leads e.g. Programs, Operations
• Champion finance and risk management onboarding/induction of new hires
• Maintain compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, and government funding requirements

Procurement Management

• Review and update CHAI Nigeria procurement policies and guidelines and ensure alignment with CHAI global policy and guidelines
• Manage the preparation of purchase orders and payment requests to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services
• Lead the identification, pre-qualification, and management of suppliers that meet the organization’s operational and program needs
• Oversee the improvement and implementation of procurement systems for the organization and programs’ inventory, supplies, and capital expenditures
• Align procurement plans with program activities and work plans to support timely delivery and execution
• Ensure all procurements are managed with transparency, competitiveness, and fairness in accordance with CHAI's policies
• Maintain compliance of all procurements with national and international procurement policies and processes

Administration Management

• Oversee the activities of all administrative, security, and support staff to ensure smooth organizational operations
• Lead the implementation of safety protocols, including emergency preparedness and workplace safety
• Responsible for the maintenance of the office premises in Abuja and states
• Lead the provision of logistics support to the programs and support teams
• Maintain inventory registers and ensure periodic verification of reports prepared by office manager
• Ensure vendor screening and maintain a quarterly screening update
• Oversee the IT functions and related purchases in liaison with the Boston IT leadership
• Act as the point for Safety & Security in the country

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field is required. Master’s degree or higher in finance or MBA is preferred
• ICAN/ACCA/CPA/CA or related certification is an advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance, procurement, contract management, and/or related roles; with at least 5 years in a not-for-profit organization and at least 3 years in a senior-level management position is required
• Experience working with governments, NGOs, and international organizationsExperience in managing donors' funds and executing their financial reporting requirements
• Experience managing a financial management function or similar in a global organization
• Strong familiarity with financial systems, including but not limited to: budgeting, accounting, management reporting, expense recording, and reporting
• Extensive experience in analysis, interpretation, and generation of financial data to drive proactive changes to improve financial performance

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft operating Systems with an excellent command over MS Excel
• Working Knowledge of ERP Accounting Software (Knowledge of NetSuite, QuickBooks, and Unit 4/Agresso will be an added advantage).
• Highly developed strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems
• Adaptability in a dynamic work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including development of compelling presentations and reports
• Ability to manage complex projects, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to influence senior managers and peers over a wide range of issues –
• The ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Highest ethical standards, a deep sense of collegiality, as well as a strong desire to create positive change on a large scale and to see their work in reporting and budgeting as directly linked to and supportive of the organization's impact and vision
• High level of integrity and dependability with leadership qualities
• Proactive and responsive to urgent needs of the program
• Ability to work under pressure without compromising on the quality of policy and compliance procedures
• Self-motivated and firm in providing opinions to support effective decision-making
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and experience leading teams through organizational change
• Must be able to develop strong peer relationships and motivate others
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Languages:

• Fluent in written and spoken English; additional language skills, especially French, are a plus