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Job Profile:  

The Compliance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines, ethical standards, and organizational policies in the implementation of programme objectives. He/She will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain a robust compliance framework, monitor program activities, and mitigate risks to ensure SFH’s continued commitment to high-quality healthcare delivery in Nigeria. 

Job-role:   

• Support in the design and execution of operational audits to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures and identify opportunities for process improvements. 
• Develop and implement an annual audit/compliance plan. 
• Conduct periodic internal reviews and investigation of compliance issues. 
• Work with the Internal Audit team to monitor implementation of processes. 
• Manage project and statutory audits to review compliance with donor polices and applicable laws, identify control weaknesses, and verify financial records 
• Review financial documents against organizational policies and procedures 
• Assess completeness of substantiating documents against contractual terms and conditions 
• Develop and implement recommendations. 
• Reviews and develops procedures to mitigate the risk of fraud and wastage 
• Review invoice processes for compliance  
• Perform audit assignments, including plan preparation, workpapers, findings, and related reports. 
• Perform assurance reviews of the projects’ procurement and financial records to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures. 
• Advise and provide guidance and information to internal clients on process development or redesign initiatives 
• Manage process improvement projects and strategies 
• Act as Business Process centre of excellence by providing direction, mentoring and guidance to staff. 
• Support on developing new partnership mechanisms processes, SOPs, etc. 
• Advise on the issues and problems that may arise from process implementation activities. 
• Keep current with developments in accounting, auditing and local legislation.  
• Participate in the development and implementation of systems for operational efficiency and minimize organizational risk 
• Monitor and provide updates on post-implementation and conformance reviews. 
• Manage the work of the Internal Audit team. 
• Develop and agree on work plan, performance appraisals, advisory support with team members. 

Qualifications/Experience 

• Bsc. Accounting or any other related field, a Master’s degree and ICAN membership will be an added advantage. 
• A minimum of 6 years of audit-related work experience required 
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility in managing USAID project.  
• Good understanding of fundamental accounting principles 
• Fair understanding of Global Fund donor’s Financial Guidelines and Rules. 

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Job Profile: 

The Director of Strategic Information (DSI) will be the lead technical expert responsible for all Strategic Information aspects of the programme, including monitoring, evaluation, analytics and reporting of performance and results. 

Job Role:

• Develop project research protocols and investigation materials in accordance with ethical standards and interfaces with the relevant Ethics committee/agency. 
• Lead the team in the planning and implementation of formative research, target audience analysis, mid-term reviews, evaluations and behavioral surveillance surveys, special studies and evaluation research in support of  programme objectives. 
• Identify sub-project monitoring, research and evaluation; and training requirements. 
• Coordinate staff on the project to develop and submit abstracts/journals to international conferences and journals. 
• Monitor compliance with project M&E framework including overseeing reporting of data from the field office to ensure timeliness, completeness, and quality. 
• Develop methods for data quality assurance and support the conduct of data quality audits. 
• Build the capacity of staff in project monitoring and data collection against set indicators and use of such information for programme implementation 
• Build the capacity of staff in project monitoring and data collection against set indicators and use of such information for programme implementation 
• Coordinate and ensure timely data entry into DHIS by project staff. 
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports SI reports using reports submitted from the field office. Synthesise and communicate main findings and conclusions for decision making 
• Lead the team (CBOs and staff) in the design, administration, and data analysis and reporting of qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation with a focus on project impact especially those related to OVC interventions and programmes. 
• Build the capacity of project teams in the use of data collection tools and data management best practices through training and mentoring. 
• Work with the project finance team to prepare work-plans and budgets and track the progress of SI activities and budgets 
• Development of all research, SI based budget and ensure that all program activities occur within the budget. 

Qualifications/Experience: 

• A minimum of Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, social sciences, monitoring & evaluation, demography, biostatistics, statistics, analytics or a related field is required. 
• At least 10 years of progressive and relevant experience in areas of strategic information, Monitoring and Evaluation, medical informatics preferably with knowledge of international donors such as USAID, Global Fund, UN and World Bank. 
• Demonstrated experience developing in-house tools and data management systems to track M&E and performance OVC indicators for the programme: LAMIS and NOMIS 
• Working experience in designing, establishing, and managing monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring data quality, and managing data-intensive system. 
• Demonstrated understanding, experience, and competency in comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment and care and support service at the community and facility levels 

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Job Profile: 

The Finance and Operations Director will be responsible for overseeing all areas of financial management, including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting and accounting. 

Job Role:

• Provide financial and administrative oversight for effective and efficient execution of projects. 
• Develop program budgets with teams and monitor budget pipelines; 
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports; 
• Review and approve recommendations for financial planning and control, provide relevant reports to the Executive Management; 
• Manage internal and external financial audits; 
• Undertake periodic reviews of internal controls, risk assessments and documentation; 
• Support subcontractors as needed to ensure sound financial management and operations; 
• Ensures that sub-contracts, sub-grants and local consultancy documents and procedures are completed in a timely and accurate policies and regulations 

Qualifications/Experience: 

• Minimum of ten years’ prior experience  
• A minimum of Four (4) years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility in managing USAID project.   
• Strong financial and operational management experience, and with proven financial management skills 
• Problem solving and analytical ability 
• Proficiency in accounting tools and software. 
• Strong leadership and team management skills. 
• Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. 

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The Grants Management Officer will provide essential grant management support to the Grants Manager in delivering quality programs in line with SFH’s strategy and Plan of Action. 

Job-role:   

• Support in coordinating, and monitoring the implementation of donor funded projects and programs. 
• Support the full cycle of grants management activities from pre-award assessments, monitoring/compliance visits and close-out procedures. 
• Ensure projects are implemented in compliance with SFH guidelines and donor regulations. 
• Coordinate grant audit exercises.  
• Coordinate meetings to review project progress.  
• Ensure proper closeout of projects. 
• Support project managers to prepare annual grants budgets for projects. 
• Support the assessments of partner/grantee organisations. 
• Review partner budget and provide support and guidance where applicable. 
• Support in training staff and partners on donor policies, rules and regulations. 
• Conduct and document regular partner visits to ensure compliance with grant agreement. 
• Monitor and track grants-related performance metrics. 
• Manage assigned portfolios, in collaboration with the program team and finance team. 
• Maintain a grant tracking system to monitor grant activities and progress.  
• Ensure grant management procedures are followed and donor compliance requirements are met. 
• Support budget preparation, modification and reflect same on the SAP system. 
• Review and ensure donor reports are timely and accurate. Maintain monthly reporting compliance tracker for assigned portfolios. 
• Ensure timely set-up of grants in SAP system and monitor compliance. 
• Maintain and update grant files  
• Document and share key compliance issues internally and partners setting ground for compliance management 

Qualifications/Experience 

• Education  Bsc. Accounting or any related Social Science course  
• Postgraduate degree will be an advantage   
• Professional certification such as ACA/ACCA/CGMA certification will be an advantage   
• Minimum of four years’ prior experience working in project and/or grants management 
• Experience with donor funding regulations, procedures and reporting requirements 
• Experience in developing and interpreting donor budgets. 
• Ability to maintain strong internal controls and high ethical standards. 
• Strong analytical skills  
• Good research, negotiation and problem-solving skills                                                                                                         

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.
•  Adherence to the organization’s code of conduct and values

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The Key Population Specialist (KP) will facilitate the institutional capacity of Key Population Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) in project states towards provision of sustainable comprehensive HIV program to key populations. 

Job-role:   

• Identification and selection of LIPs in program states in conjunction with SACA and KP Secretariat. 
• Conduct Needs assessment of LIPs CBOs using NUPAS 2.0. 
• Development of CBOs capacity building plans based on NUPAS baseline assessment. 
• Support institutional capacity building of LIPs. 
• Conduct a midterm and end-line assessment of the LIPs using NUPAS 2.0 to determine the capacity for programmatic and financial support to the LIPs. 
• Mentoring, supportive supervision, “green housing” and technical support to the KP-led CBOs to assess multiple funding sources for sustainability. 
• Support demand creation for PrEP, cervical cancer, MHPSS and harm reduction among the KPs through the LIPs. 
• In conjunction with the Communication Specialist, develop KP-appropriate IEC materials for demand creation. 
• Support and mentor the LIPs which will involve capacity building and system strengthening of organization. 
• Support documentation of best practices in the quarterly reports to USAID by the LIPs in the states 
• Participate in National/State Coordination platforms (FMOH/SMOH, NACA/SACA, Key population Health and Right Networks, Partners Forum) on HIV intervention programs especially those for KP. 
• Provide support for the training for health workers to provide KP-friendly services at partner healthcare facilities (CCSAPs).  
• Provide support to the state teams to increase access and availability among KP to condoms and lubricants. 
• Provide support to the state teams to promote access to sexual and reproductive health services amongst KPs. 
• Provide support to the state teams to ensure mobilization of KPs for prevention, treatment, care and support services during mobile community outreaches and at health facilities. 
• Provide support to the state teams to ensure continuum of care among KPs. 
• Conduct quarterly supervisory visits to LIPs in the states to ensure compliance with programmatic, gender management implementation in compliance with national guidelines. 
• Ensure Documentation and storage of all data generated from program activities by LIPs using approved tools to protect and safeguard data integrity and confidentiality. 
• Support the state teams with data quality assurance. 

Qualifications/Experience 

• First degree in any Biological or Social Sciences course of study. Additional qualification in Public Health, Social work or Development Studies will be an advantage. 
• 7-9 years’ experience working experience in the NGO working in vulnerable population 
• 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience in HIV Programming for key and vulnerable population is required  
• Conversant with effective strategies to relieve access barriers to comprehensive package of HIV related services to KPs at community level. 
• Monitoring and Evaluation skills 
• Behavior Change Communication among KP  

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Job Profile: 

The Adolescent and Young Person’s (AYP) Specialist will provide technical leadership for conceptualizing and designing community-based HIV service delivery for adolescent and young persons. The AYP Specialist will lead delivery of prevention services to vulnerable groups, especially AYPS, provide guidance on appropriate technical and programmatic approaches for HIV prevention services including appropriate reproductive health services, gender-based violence mitigation and post violence care.  The AYP Specialist will work closely with CBOs to ensure integration of AYP into the HIV continuum of care to support the achievement of quality service delivery.   

Job-role:   

• Contribute to the development of strategies and action plans specifically tailored for AYP HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care.  
• Assist in the adaptation of evidence-based interventions suitable for diverse adolescent and young populations.  
• Ensure periodic development of budget and work plan for AYP interventions, creating and sustaining a mechanism for synergy and integration of adolescent health services.  
•  Identify program implementing challenges, coordinate advocacy and sensitization programmes targeted at relevant gatekeepers and community stakeholders to create an enabling environment for programme implementation among the target adolescent and young persons 
• Provide technical guidance and expertise on adolescent and youth-friendly services related to HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, treatment, and care.  
• Ensure that interventions align with current best practices and global guidelines in AYP HIV/AIDS programming.  
• Develop, source, and facilitate adoption and adaptation of technical materials for use in the implementation of Adolescent and Young Person’s Health Services (AYPHS) and coordinate the implementation of evidence-informed comprehensive Behavioural change & communication (BCC) programmes.  
• Develop a Quality of Care (QoC) framework for the project with regular capacity building of state actors on the use of the QoC checklist.   
• Conduct training sessions for staff and partners on AYP centered approaches in HIV/AIDS programming.  
• Mentor and coach CBOs on strategies to deploy for AYP implementation.  
• Support the development and implementation of training materials for healthcare providers and community workers focusing on the unique needs of AYP. 
• Develop monitoring tools and indicators to track activities/interventions targeting AYP  
• Collect and analyze data, prepare reports, and contribute to program evaluation to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including government agencies, community-based organizations, and youth groups, to ensure effective coordination and implementation of HIV/AIDS interventions. 
• Represent the organization in relevant meetings, workshops, and conferences related to AYP HIV/AIDS programming. 

Qualifications/Experience 

• Bsc, Master’s degree, in medicine, social science, public health or other related fields.   
• 7 years related experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring HIV/AIDS programs, with a focus on adolescents and young people.  
• In-depth knowledge of AYP/PMTCT/Paediatrics issues related to HIV/AIDS, including prevention, treatment, and care. 
• Outstanding leadership skills  
• Strong understanding of gender-responsive and rights-based approaches in adolescent health programming.  
• Excellent analytical skills and aptitude for details  
• Capacity to work in difficult conditions and function well under pressure  

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Job Profile: 

The Human Rights/Legal Lead will manage, design and deliver legal and human rights advisory support to the projects and provide technical support in integrating human rights strategies into programming and lead advocacy efforts and facilitate knowledge building on human rights issues. 

Job-role:   

• Provide oversight on all issues related to human rights and legal issues. 
• Draft legal documents and memoranda to ensure that the interests of SFH projects are protected and offer advice on issues and disputes that may; 
• Participate in meetings on human rights and legal matters; 
• Advise on legal Issues relating to conflict prevention, management, and resolution; 
• Provide legal advice on the interpretation of legal documents; 
• Follow up agreements with donors and partners; 
• Provide legal services to ensure legality in decision-making and compliance with donor rules and regulations; 
• Conduct research and analysis on legal matters pertaining to the investigations and investigation plan and report; 
• Provide advisory on matters related to legal frameworks and legal standards applicable to the human rights issues; 
• Provide advice, training and technical assistance to project teams, donors, partners, etc. for the promotion and protection of human rights, including follow up to recommendations from interventions 
• Support in promoting human rights advocacy and awareness raising per international standards; 
• Provide advice on legal issues and assist in drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other briefing documents; 
• Ensure legal accuracy of all documents, including reports, press releases etc; 
• Draft legal frameworks and analysis of the Fact-Finding Mission’s’ reports and ensure reliability of findings, conclusions and recommendations; 
• Identify trends and patterns of human rights violations and abuses; 
• Ensure legal analysis and legal qualification of the findings to integrate gender perspective, reflecting the gender dimensions and gender impact of the violations. 
• Manage the establishment of advocacy networks at state level and linkages to national and international networks on human rights; 
• Proactively and substantively support and implement relevant, high-impact advocacy activities and campaigns with key partners; 
• Ensure awareness about current and emerging human rights trends by analyzing programme, projects, strategies, approaches and ongoing experience for lessons learned, best practices, and share with management for use in knowledge sharing and planning future strategies; 
• Organize capacity building of staff and partners on human rights-based approach and human rights strategies; 
• Develop knowledge products on human rights, gender equality, women’s and minority rights, inter- sectional discrimination in Nigeria. 

Qualifications/Experience 

• First Degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations or related course, a Masters will be an added advantage   
• Minimum of seven years’ experience  
• At least five years’ experience local and international human rights, with development and/or humanitarian experience, rule of law, gender equality or other related fields; 
•  Strong experience with implementing human rights projects and initiatives. Experience in advocacy for the promotion and protection of human rights is an asset; 
• Experience in establishing coordination and/or inter-relationships among international organization and national governments on human rights is an advantage; 
• Experience of working with relevant stakeholders from the governmental and non- governmental institutions involved into human rights issues at the national and sub- national levels; 
• Demonstrable knowledge of human rights standards