Job Opportunities at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Job Description

• The Project Director will provide overall program oversight and will be the focal point for engagement with the funders and representation at the National level.
• He/she will lead the Management Team and oversee the provision of short-term technical assistance to NMEP and SMEPs and other key stakeholders.
• He/She will track and ensure the achievement of targets and compliance with funder’s requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and maintain oversight of program activities in the State including harmonization of malaria control efforts at the state level.
• Be the liaison between the project, SMEP, NMEP, and the donor.
• Develop and implement work plans, ensuring integration of plans and in alignment with best technical strategies.
• Perform oversight with the project team to ensure successful data-driven routine implementation and campaign.
• Ensure all relevant authorities and stakeholders are included in the planning and implementation of the project as appropriate.
• Submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and end-of-project updates and reports as required.
• Develop and implement work plans, ensuring that plans are integrated into an overall consolidated work plan and projected expenditures.
• Ensure monitoring systems are in place and that project reviews/audits are carried out periodically in conjunction with the project team, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure the project is efficiently and accurately managed within allowable budget line-item flexibility with full accountability of resources.
• Ensure familiarity and compliance of staff and stakeholders to compliance issues.
• Work with the finance team to monitor expenditure and budget compliance on a regular basis, report any concerns and develop plans to mitigate any under or over-expenditure.
• Closely monitor project budget spending and burn rates.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure timely financial reporting and provision of assistance at audits.
• Work with the HR manager to ensure quality staff and continuous performance improvement throughout the implementation period.
• Manage members of the staff using performance-based management approaches.
• Any other function that the IHVN Executive Management may assign.

Requirements

• Good communication (oral and written) and facilitation skills with proficiency in computer programming – Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation skills and video conferencing are required.
• Proficiency in data analysis and utilization.
• Proficiency in program narrative and proposal writing.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet organizational targets/goals.
• Ability to evaluate data and prepare quality reports, often under pressure and in complex situations.
• Being goal oriented with the ability to plan and organize, make decisions, manage time, and practice critical thinking.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• High impact influencing and persuasive skills, and able to represent the organization to donors and other stakeholders.

Education and experience

Academic training:

• Master’s degree in public health, International Development or related discipline.

Experience

• Senior management level experience on large-sized health projects in Africa.
• At least 15 years work experience in international projects.
• At least 5 years of those spent in projects in developing countries lasting more than 2 years and managing teams of 10 or more including local and international staff.
• Experience managing at least one project for an external government client for at least 2 years.
• Experience working with performance-based contracts.
• Experience in project and financial management with a proven track record of timely submission of high-quality project deliverables.
• Experience working on malaria, maternal, and child health programs, including community health delivery.
• Familiar with the Nigeria health system.

Additional skills:

• Strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage and inspire high-performing teams.
• Excellent program management skills, with proven ability to implement high-quality projects on time and within budget.
• Strong negotiation skills, particularly in engaging government health officials at all levels.
• Good influencing and persuasion skills and ability to remain compliant with organizational and donor policies.
• Ability to manage and prioritize high workloads and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English language skills, both spoken and written.
• Capable of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• A team player, with inter-personal skills
• Proactive and takes initiative as required.
• Results-oriented work ethic.
• Good capacity-building skills especially mentoring and coaching.
• Conversant with malaria epidemiology in Nigeria.
• Data-driven decision-making mentality.
• Excellent advocacy skills, and comfortable being a strong advocate for malaria control.

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Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Project Director Malaria Impact Project, the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Manager will be responsible for overseeing the management and resolution of grievances received from community members, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders related to the Malaria IMPACT project in Lagos, Nigeria.
• He/She will be responsible for ensuring that all grievances are handled in a timely, fair, and effective manner and that feedback is provided to the relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the grievance redress mechanism of the IMPACT Malaria program in Lagos state.
• Establish/adopt/adapt a grievance mechanism, process, or procedure to receive concerns and complaints and allows stakeholders and beneficiaries to denounce the shortcomings in the program implementation.
• Prompt analysis/review of concerns/complaints and dissemination/utilization of findings to generate strong support and stakeholder/beneficiary engagement.
• Follow up concerns/complaints until adequately resolved/redressed.
• Work in close collaboration with the NMEP, SMEP, other stakeholders, and beneficiaries of the IMPACT Malaria program to address all reported concerns/complaints.
• Keep the Project Leadership informed of progress, constraints, and other issues regularly and assist with identifying appropriate responses.
• Represent IHVN in presenting periodic reports to relevant stakeholders through meetings, conferences, etc.
• Produce weekly and monthly project updates and reports and monthly activity plans for community-based malaria interventions.
• Any other function that the COP and IHVN Executive Management may assign.

Requirements

• Good communication (oral and written) and facilitation skills with proficiency in computer programming – Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation skills and video conferencing are required.
• Proficiency in data analysis and utilization.
• Proficiency in program narrative and proposal writing.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet organizational targets/goals.
• Ability to evaluate data and prepare quality reports, often under pressure and in complex situations.
• Being goal oriented with the ability to plan and organize, make decisions, manage time, and practice critical thinking.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• High impact influencing and persuasive skills, and able to represent the organization to donors and other stakeholders.

Education and experience

Academic training:

• A degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, development studies, or related fields
• Relevant Masters’ degree is required.    

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of successfully managing grievance mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of accountability principles and mechanisms for community-based programs
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Excellent personal communication skills in written and verbal English,
• Fundamental skills in project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Ability to work independently and deliver quality work on time.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Stakeholder management skills and ability to appropriately represent the organization by engaging with donors and other stakeholders.
• Good experience using Ms. Word, Excel, or PowerPoint applicable software related to the position.