Job Vacancies at FHI 360

Location:                    Country Office

Supervisor:                Director, Monitoring & Evaluation

Basic Function:

The Senior Technical Officer, Health Informatics under the supervision of the Director, Monitoring & Evaluation will assist the development, implementation, supervision and data use of all FHI360’s electronic information systems at facility, community, state and country office levels. S/he will ensure that all electronic information systems meet intended reporting and data output requirements for donors and GoN. S/he will provide technical assistance for the development and implementation of a systematic data analysis process of data outputs from the electronic information systems, carrying out advanced data analysis and preparing data analysis products for presentation and reporting.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for the design and content development and field implementation for electronic information systems (DHIS, LAMIS, NOMIS, and Referral Database and any other FHI360 software or database tools) used for M & E. This function will include providing technical leadership for the hard coding of software applications and assisting other members of the programming team in developing actual logic statements for the coding of M & E indicators and software business rules where necessary and checking that all software development is done according to already established standards and procedures.
• Ensure that the software and database tools developed meet the intended reporting and data output requirements for both internal use and donors/GoN.
• Provide technical assistance for the development and implementation of a systematic data analysis process of data outputs from the electronic information systems.
• Perform backup and recovery of all databases. Manage database users.Takes appropriate measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of program data.
• Enhance FHI360’s and implementing agencies data demand and use activities in Nigeria, with an emphasis on generating data analysis products using existing program data captured in the electronic information systems
• Coordinate and supervise the deployment of the electronic information systems to new sites.
• Participate in the development and/or adaptation, monitoring of use and modification of M&E tools, Standard Operating Procedures, and Data flow processes and procedures.
• Conduct assesments of health informatics environments, synthesize pertinent information, identify implications for planning and development, and provide recommendations to FHI360 management.
• Oversee and perform routine monitoring visit to project sites operating electronic information systems.
• On a monthly basis, analyze site specific and state-level data and provide reports to national office and local partners.
• Document lessons learned and best practices in monitoring and evaluation, according to donor guidelines.
• Represent FHI360 and make presentations at professional meetings and conferences related to Monitoring and Evaluation research.
• Remain informed of current issues regarding monitoring and evaluation of programs in the HIV/AIDS/STI fields by review of current literature; is alert to any implication of such research for project and program activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• In-depth understanding of software development and proficiency in developing software applications in either Java, PHP, C# or C++ programming languages and implementation of SQL based database platforms.
• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and other health programming in developing countries.
• Working knowledge of M&E, research and surveillance
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
• Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering,, with 3 to 5 years relevant experience software development or database management
• HND/BSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering,, with 5 to 7 years relevant experience software development or database management.
• Experience working at the national level on health programs with knowledge and experience with data collection and analysis.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Band:                          MM

Supervisor:                A&T Nigeria Deputy Director, Programs

Location:                    State Office (Lagos, Kano, Borno, Yobe, Sokoto)

Project Summary:   

The Nigeria Alive &Thrive (A&T) MIYCN social and behavior change program focuses on improving the delivery and expanding the coverage of MIYCN interventions that contribute to reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality and morbidity. A&T will work across the public and NGO sectors to improve MIYCN through A&T’s four components: advocacy, interpersonal communication and community mobilization, mass communication, and strategic use of data.  At the national level, A&T will predominantly work with its public and NGO sector partners to improve the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of key MIYCN policies (e.g., Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes; maternity leave; workplace support; breastfeeding-friendly health care and delivery facilities).  A&T will also work in seven states—Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Yobe, Borno, and Sokoto—to apply the four components to reach households, communities, and facilities with targeted, age-appropriate social and behavior change communication (SBCC) messaging on MIYCN practices.

At both the national level and in the seven states, emphasis will be to build the capacity of the public sector (primary healthcare facilities) and local NGOs/CBOs to improve MIYCN practices, advance MIYCN policies, expand the promotion of positive social norms, and extend timed and age-appropriate behavior change messaging through commercial facilities to households and communities.

Alive & Thrive Nigeria is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and managed by FHI Solutions.

Basic Function:

The Field Coordinator is the state focal person for A&T and oversees project activities in the state. H/She is responsible for program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the interventions implemented by A&T and its assigned sub grantees.  H/She is accountable for judicious use of all resources entrusted with A&T and its partners in the state.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Participate in development of and monitors work plans and budgets; ensures appropriate levels of technical assistance in program operations; coordinates partner efforts in program implementation; ensures appropriate program monitoring and accurate financial and programmatic reporting to the Country Office.
• Work with identified state partners on MIYCN integration and scale up activities within the state
• Serve as the point of contact of A&T with government officials and coordinate and collaborate with all public sector and partners at the state.
• With the assistance of the A&T M&E specialist, monitor all intervention strategies to ensure that they meet contractual, financial, and programmatic goals.
• With technical assistance from country office technical specialists, provide programmatic/technical assistance to all local A&T partners in the design, implementation, modification, monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
• Coordinate all capacity building activities for A&T partners at the state level.
• Review periodic reports (programmatic and financial) submitted by all collaborating partners at the state office level and forward same to the country office.
• Undertake regular monitoring visits to project sites and partners as necessary.
• Collaborate with other IPs based in the state to coordinate project activities.
• Ensure the day-to-day implementation of work plan activities in the state(s) and provide input into the development, management, and maintenance of work plan
• Compile state level reports on project results, case studies and lessons learned.
• Facilitate, draft, and participate in the development of, and/or the timely completion/review of A&T technical reports, such as: monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports; strategic plans and work plans; and other ad hoc reports, as required.
• Participate in the design and implementation of assessments and evaluation studies, trainings, and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Fluent English written and oral communication skills, and the ability to write for a range of audiences and purposes, including superior presentation skills.  
• Substantial operational experience and a track record of success on public health programming, including nutrition and SBCC.
• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate and to set priorities, manage work plans and evaluate progress.
• Experience in working across multiple partners and government.
• Proven capacity to deliver results against objectives, reporting schedules and workplans.
• Ability to translate programmatic information into practical guidance and tools and effectively communicate these using print, electronic, and presentation media.
• Proven track record that demonstrates leadership skills, project management, budget and resource management experience, and client relationship management capability.
• Diplomatic and good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels.
• Ability to effectively work independently and outside of conventional office environments, if needed.  
• Strong initiative and self-motivation required with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness.
• Proficient in word processing, presentations, and spreadsheet computer packages.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, administrative, and financial management systems.
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking high-level policy dialogue with different stakeholders.
• Demonstrated expertise in building effective relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MSc/MPH or equivalent in human nutrition, social sciences, business administration, health sciences, or related field.

• A minimum of 7-9 years of experience managing public health/development projects.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising direct reports.

• At least 5-7 years’ experience in programme management especially in nutrition and Social and Behavior Change Communication.
• Demonstrated experience and high acceptability in working with government, NGOs, private sector are required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

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Location:                    Abuja (Country Office)

Supervisor:                Senior Technical Officer, (Clinical Services) - EpiC COVID-19

Job type:                    Fixed time

Job summary:

With the Senior Technical Officer, the Technical Officer – clinical services will provide technical and programmatic support on the Oxygen Technical Assistance Project in the country office to implement high quality care and support activities towards mitigating COVID-19 transmission, morbidity and mortality with primary focus on strengthening medical oxygen availability, access, coverage, and uptake for COVID-19 response in Nigeria. S/he will support capacity building to the health workers to implement quality services in this area

Key responsibilities:

Support knowledge translation and management to guide evidence-informed decisions for strengthening medical oxygen availability, access, coverage, and uptake for COVID-19 response in Nigeria Provide on-going technical assistance in the development of protocols, templates, tools and SOPs for facility level assessments, resource mapping and facility level operational plans for strengthening medical oxygen use for COVID-19 response Support the designs and execution of technical assistance visits, workshops, and meetings. Support the design, execution, coordination and transmission of community of practices (CoP) for COVID-19 medical oxygen technical assistance alongside the Government of Nigeria stakeholders and the private sector Support stakeholder engagement and resource mobilization for COVID-19 medical oxygen use, working alongside the Department of Hospital services at the Federal Ministry of Health, NPHCDA, and other implementing partners Report on coordination of medical oxygen use technical working groups and community of practice Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Support the technical staff in rapid digital transformations and automations for coordinating technical working groups, tracking and managing equipment and commodities for medical oxygen use and facilitating linkages to care to improve uptake of medical oxygen Work with technical staff and other relevant FHI360 staff to adapt and disseminate guidelines, tools and procedures that will support the achievement of quality service delivery. Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to clinical management of hypoxemia and the use of medical oxygen and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs. Perform other related duties for program management as may be assigned by the supervisor

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding COVID-19
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Strong inter-personal, problem solving and analytical skills with demonstrable good standing with relevant stakeholders
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 1 to 3 years relevant experience in clinical care and/or medical oxygen-use programs with a sound understanding of national COVID-19 response. Or BS/BA in statistics, monitoring and evaluation or in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, and the national oxygen ecosystem is highly desirable

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Band:                          DD

Supervisor:                Finance and Admin Officer

Location:                    State Office (Kano, Sokoto, Yobe, Borno)

Project Summary:  

The Nigeria Alive & Thrive (A&T) MIYCN social and behavior change program focuses on improving the delivery and expanding the coverage of MIYCN interventions that contribute to reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality and morbidity. A&T will work across the public and NGO sectors to improve MIYCN through A&T’s four components: advocacy, interpersonal communication and community mobilization, mass communication, and strategic use of data.  At the national level, A&T will predominantly work with its public and NGO sector partners to improve the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of key MIYCN policies (e.g., Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes; maternity leave; workplace support; breastfeeding-friendly health care and delivery facilities).  A&T will also work in seven states—Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Yobe, Borno, and Sokoto—to apply the four components to reach households, communities, and facilities with targeted, age-appropriate social and behavior change communication (SBCC) messaging on MIYCN practices.

At both the national level and in the seven states, emphasis will be to build the capacity of the public sector (primary healthcare facilities) and local NGOs/CBOs to improve MIYCN practices, advance MIYCN policies, expand the promotion of positive social norms, and extend timed and age-appropriate behavior change messaging through commercial facilities to households and communities.

Alive & Thrive is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and managed by FHI Solutions.

Basic function:

Under the direction of the Finance and Admin Officer, the driver shall provide a variety of transportation support to the project. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Convey FHI Solutions Nigeria Staff and Consultants to designated approved locations.
• Ensure adequate safety, cleanliness, security, and maintenance of the assigned project vehicle.
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
• Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and necessary spare parts.
• Plan route and requirements by studying schedule or ad-hoc requests by the office.
• Ensure passengers adhere to all road safety regulations.
• Fulfill special requests by picking up and delivering items as directed and running errands
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Matured and willing to work at odd hours.
• Good written, oral, interpersonal and organization skills.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.

Qualifications ad requirements:

• Secondary school leaving certificates, apprentice certificate or any other equivalen
• Certificates with a minimum of 2-years’ experience.
• Must have a trade test certificate and a valid driving license.
• Must have expert knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Experience as a driver mechanic will be an added advantage.
• Experience with large complex organizations preferred.

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Band:                          GG

Supervisor:                State Team Lead with dotted line reporting to the Finance Officer in Country Office

Location:                    State Office (Lagos, Kaduna, Borno, and Abuja)

Project Summary:  

The Nigeria Alive & Thrive (A&T) MIYCN social and behavior change program focuses on improving the delivery and expanding the coverage of MIYCN interventions that contribute to reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality and morbidity. A&T will work across the public and NGO sectors to improve MIYCN through A&T’s four components: advocacy, interpersonal communication and community mobilization, mass communication, and strategic use of data.  At the national level, A&T will predominantly work with its public and NGO sector partners to improve the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of key MIYCN policies (e.g., Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes; maternity leave; workplace support; breastfeeding-friendly health care and delivery facilities).  A&T will also work in seven states—Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Yobe, Borno, and Sokoto—to apply the four components to reach households, communities, and facilities with targeted, age-appropriate social and behavior change communication (SBCC) messaging on MIYCN practices.

At both the national level and in the seven states, emphasis will be to build the capacity of the public sector (primary healthcare facilities) and local NGOs/CBOs to improve MIYCN practices, advance MIYCN policies, expand the promotion of positive social norms, and extend timed and age-appropriate behavior change messaging through commercial facilities to households and communities.

Alive & Thrive Nigeria is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and managed by FHI Solutions.

Basic Function:

Under the direction of the State Team Lead, the Finance and Administrative Assistant will serve as the point of contact for financial, operational, logistical, and administrative needs in the state office and will be responsible for the provision of accounting, administrative, secretarial, and logistical support services to the state office.

Duties and responsibilities:

Finance and operations support:

• Prepare monthly financial report forms and ensure completeness of supporting documents for all payments
• Manage petty cash including disbursement, replenishment, and petty cash log
• Support with preparation of monthly cashflow needs and coordinate with country office
• Support review of activity budgets to ensure cost efficiency
• Track and reconcile advances to staff and follow up for prompt liquidation

Procurement support: Work closely with Contracts and Procurement Manager for state procurement processes including obtaining quotations for required services, arranging for repairs of office equipment.

Admin support:

• Maintain up to date assets/inventory register and an efficient record/storage of all office supplies and fixed assets
• Manage filing and archiving of all financial and administrative documents
• Support field logistics including staff and consultant travels, training/workshop logistics, hotel reservations, and airport and hotel pick-ups
• Assist with oversight of project driver(s) and management of project vehicle(s)
• Organize business meetings and workshops as necessary, including engaging speakers, making room arrangements, arranging refreshments, sending invitations, collecting meeting materials, and taking minutes as directed.

• Record and circulate minutes of staff meetings
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Well-developed computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft office products especially Excel
• Knowledge of general office practices and administrative and secretarial procedures.
• Sound accounting skills with good knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Resourceful in gathering and providing information.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.

Qualifications and requirements:

• University degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related discipline
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in accounting related to NGOs and community level programs, with increasing responsibility.
• Experience with large complex organization is required, familiarity with international NGOs preferred

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Band:                          KK

Supervisor:                State Team Lead with dotted line of reporting to the STA Training/Capacity Building

Project Summary:

The Nigeria Alive & Thrive MIYCN social and behavior change program focuses on improving the delivery and expanding the coverage of MIYCN interventions that contribute to reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality and morbidity. A&T will work across the public and NGO sectors to improve MIYCN through A&T’s four components: advocacy, interpersonal communication and community mobilization, mass communication, and strategic use of data.  At the national level, A&T will predominantly work with its public and NGO sector partners to improve the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of key MIYCN policies (e.g. Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes; maternity leave; workplace support; breastfeeding-friendly health care and delivery facilities).  A&T will also work in seven states—Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Yobe, Borno, and Sokoto—to apply the four components to reach households, communities, and facilities with targeted, age-appropriate social and behavior change communication (SBCC) messaging on MIYCN practices.

At both the national level and in the seven states, emphasis will be to build the capacity of the public sector (primary healthcare facilities) and local NGOs/CBOs to improve MIYCN practices, advance MIYCN policies, expand the promotion of positive social norms, and extend timed and age-appropriate behavior change messaging through commercial facilities to households and communities.

Alive & Thrive Nigeria is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and managed by FHI Solutions.

Responsibilities: In addition to other duties, this position will work closely with the Senior Technical Advisor (STA) Training/Capacity Building and STA Strategic Use of Data.

Training/Capacity Building

• Support partner NGOs/CSOs’ self-assessment of their organizational and financial capacities using tools such as the Organizational Performance Index (OPI) and Organizational Capacity Assessment (OCA).
• Support partner NGOs/CSOs to facilitate training and development plans based on OPI and OCA results and informed by a capacity building approach.
• Support partner NGOs/CSOs with one-on-one hands-on mentoring and learning, on-demand TA, learning-by-doing activities, group trainings, and relationship building with local government; ensure partner NGOs/CSOs meet goals identified in training and development plans.
• Support partner NGOs/CSOs in sustainability support and activities related to project implementation.
• Support the development of a performance measurement system for NGOs/CSOs, including recommendations for the institutionalization of this system within existing local structures.
• Support with the documentation of partner NGOs/CSO success stories for knowledge sharing, reporting, and replication.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

M&E

• Work with state government counterparts to provide support and guidance on program/project monitoring and evaluation activities and on SPHCDA/SMOH reporting requirements. 
• Work with sub grantees to support the correct implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, and adherence to complete, correct and timely reporting.
• Contribute to the design and technical development of monitoring and evaluation initiatives at the state level. Provide related capacity building support to sub grantees.
• Conduct monitoring visits to sub grantee offices and project sites, including the conduct of data quality assessments (DQAs) using official tools; assist in the preparation of monthly reports, and provide supportive supervision.
• Help ensure that the quality of program/project activities adheres to SOPs by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to ensure quality of all program interventions.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the computerized data capture of program activities and provide technical assistance and training to the staff of sub grantees responsible for data entry and management.
• Support with generation and documentation of new evidence on MIYCN programming/interventions based on the A&T project inputs
•  Any other duties as may be assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, social sciences, human nutrition, political science, public health, or related field required. Master’s degree will be an advantage.

Experience:

• At least 3-5 years of experience providing training, mentoring, systems improvement, and TA to local NGOs/CSOs and state and local governments, especially in health, in Nigeria.
• Experience with international donor-supported projects (e.g., Foundations, USAID, and CDC)
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and sub grantees required.
• Demonstrated ability to design and adapt tools and document success stories and project learning for replication.
• Experience with development of presentations to high-level government stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work with a high level of independence, using own initiative.
• Willingness to be co-located with local partner to provide technical assistance.

• Comfortable with multitasking: handling multiple projects simultaneously, and ability to prioritize assignments.

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Location:                    Country Office Abuja

Supervisor:                Deputy Director, Program Management

Basic Function:

As a member of the Program Management Team, the position holder will work with the Deputy Director of Programs to provide oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of all FHI 360 Nigeria activities, including comprehensive COVID-19/HIV integration in focused states.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide management support to State offices (SOs) focusing on work plans, sub agreement amendments, periodic fund requests, review of MFRs/SFRs, and reporting
• Develop and oversee execution of systems for initiation, implementation, monitoring, amendment and close out of all EpiC Activity 2 IAs’ sub agreements
• Ensure that FHI 360 delivers on all its promises to donors and other stakeholders (achieve set targets, deliver quality services)
• Monitor and enforce compliance with donor and FHI 360 policies by both SOs and IAs Lead the development, testing, application and evaluation of PM tools Manage the design of sub grant activities as directed including the preparation of budgets, implementation schedules, modifications, AOTR requests and evaluation criteria.
• Ensure appropriate monitoring of sub grants to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals.
• Guide and support the state offices in establishing sound management systems to ensure cohesive implementation of project activities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems that effectively respond to USAID/Nigeria requirements regarding implementation procedures, reporting and evaluation.
• Coordinate capacity development efforts in support of state offices and implementing agency staff and other partners.
• Ensure availability of technical resources and integrate their efforts into overall program.
• Assist in identifying, analyzing and disseminating best practices in the project through the identification of project learning sites and technical support to the national government.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders and collaborators to share information, coordinate activities and avoid duplication in the implementation of the programs.
• Remain informed on the current programs in the HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and COVID-19 fields by review of current literature and is alert to any implication of such strategic information for project activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Considerable experience in designing and implementing of public health/international development programs funded by US government or other international donors.
• Demonstrated management, supervision, networking and leadership skills working with large, complex programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, administrative, and financial management systems.
• Diplomatic; demonstrated experience in undertaking high-level policy dialogue with different stakeholders.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, health systems, decentralization of services and related issues.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV and COVID-19 infection.
• Ability to manage projects, consultants, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
• Demonstrated expertise in building effective relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to intervene with staff with diplomacy and firmness.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience.
• or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years relevant supervisory experience.
• Or BS/BA in social science, public health or related field, with a minimum of 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

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Band:                          KK

Supervisor:                Senior Technical Advisor, Strategic Use of Data

Project Summary:   

The Nigeria Alive &Thrive (A&T) MIYCN social and behavior change program focuses on improving the delivery and expanding the coverage of MIYCN interventions that contribute to reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality and morbidity. A&T will work across the public and NGO sectors to improve MIYCN through A&T’s four components: advocacy, interpersonal communication and community mobilization, mass communication, and strategic use of data.  At the national level, A&T will predominantly work with its public and NGO sector partners to improve the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of key MIYCN policies (e.g., Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes; maternity leave; workplace support; breastfeeding-friendly health care and delivery facilities).  A&T will also work in seven states—Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Yobe, Borno, and Sokoto—to apply the four components to reach households, communities, and facilities with targeted, age-appropriate social and behavior change communication (SBCC) messaging on MIYCN practices.

At both the national level and in the seven states, emphasis will be to build the capacity of the public sector (primary healthcare facilities) and local NGOs/CBOs to improve MIYCN practices, advance MIYCN policies, expand the promotion of positive social norms, and extend timed and age-appropriate behavior change messaging through commercial facilities to households and communities.

Alive & Thrive Nigeria is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and managed by FHI Solutions.

Basic Function:

M&E Officer, under the supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor (SUD), is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for the state offices and project sub grantees. The M&E Officer will work with others in the country office and field offices to ensure that field monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate, of high quality, and meet the donor and proect’s M&E needs. 

Duties and responsibilities:

• Work with the country office, state level M&E staff and government counterparts to provide support and guidance on program/project monitoring and evaluation activities and on Government of Nigeria reporting requirements.
• Work with state offices and sub grantees to support the correct implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, and adherence to complete, correct and timely reporting.
• Contribute to the design and technical development of monitoring and evaluation initiatives at the national and state levels. Provide related capacity building support to sub grantees.
• Conduct periodic monitoring visits to state offices and project sites, including the conduct of data quality assessments (DQAs) using official tools; assist in the preparation of monthly reports, and provide supportive supervision.
• Help ensure that the quality of program/project activities adheres to SOPs by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to ensure quality of all program interventions.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the computerized data capture of program activities and provide technical assistance and training to the staff of sub grantees responsible for data entry and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
• Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for nutrition initiatives.
• Knowledge of maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN) programming in Nigeria.
• Systems strengthening experience and organizational capacity building/training skills for improving M&E systems.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and sub grantees.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
• Well-developed computer skills especially use of data analytical software.
• Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MS/MA in statistics, monitoring and evaluation or relevant degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
• Or BS/BA in statistics, monitoring and evaluation or in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Band:                          HH

Supervisor:                Field Coordinator, Alive & Thrive Project/Nigeria

Location:                    State Office (Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Sokoto, Yobe, Borno, Bauchi)

Project Summary:   

The Nigeria Alive & Thrive (A&T) MIYCN social and behavior change program focuses on improving the delivery and expanding the coverage of MIYCN interventions that contribute to reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality and morbidity. A&T will work across the public and NGO sectors to improve MIYCN through A&T’s four components: advocacy, interpersonal communication and community mobilization, mass communication, and strategic use of data.  At the national level, A&T will predominantly work with its public and NGO sector partners to improve the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of key MIYCN policies (e.g., Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes; maternity leave; workplace support; breastfeeding-friendly health care and delivery facilities).  A&T will also work in seven states—Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Yobe, Borno, and Sokoto—to apply the four components to reach households, communities, and facilities with targeted, age-appropriate social and behavior change communication (SBCC) messaging on MIYCN practices.

At both the national level and in the seven states, emphasis will be to build the capacity of the public sector (primary healthcare facilities) and local NGOs/CBOs to improve MIYCN practices, advance MIYCN policies, expand the promotion of positive social norms, and extend timed and age-appropriate behavior change messaging through commercial facilities to households and communities.

Alive & Thrive Nigeria is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and managed by FHI Solutions.

Basic Functions:           

Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, the Program/M&E Assistant performs functions related to administrative support, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of activities for the Alive & Thrive Project, Nigeria.

Program Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Administrative/Operational Support: Ensure all recorded/tracked data is accurate and meets program monitoring and reporting needs; provide general procurement/administrative actions as needed; schedule team meetings; manage electronic filing system; and other administrative duties, as assigned.
• Support Program Procurement and Financial Actions: Facilitate, monitor, track and process payments for vendors and consultants, supply orders, and other procurement duties, as assigned.
• Support Program Activities: Provide general research and troubleshooting support for team; and contribute to partner report sections, as requested.
• : Maintain professional standard of communication with colleagues, consultants, and beneficiaries; and ensure work style contributes to team building and a professional environment where colleagues can work together productively

M&E Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Write reports on activities carried out in the field including site visit reports.
• Provide technical assistance to project implementing partners in building capacity in the use of data collection tools, monitoring and evaluation, and analysis.
• Conduct monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to project implementing sites.
• Receive, enter, and analyze data from the sites as needed to produce reports and provide feedback to the line manager.
• Support concrete proposals for the implementation of methods to improve the management and quality of project data.
• Ensure the archiving and security of data and various project reports.
• Perform any other duties as deemed necessary by his/her supervisor.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of nutrition, health, and development programming in a developing country.
• Working knowledge of donor policies as well as international not-for-profit organizations.
• Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and implementation results.
• Basic budget tracking or financial management skills.
• Training and presentation skills would be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume workflow.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a self-starter attitude
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and other relevant software.

Qualifications and requirements:

• BS/BA in public health, health sciences, behavioral sciences, social sciences, international development, or its recognized equivalent with 1-3 years of relevant experience in similar position with international development programs.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Prior experience in a non- governmental organization (NGO) preferred.

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Band:                          KK

Supervisor:                Deputy Director, Programs, Alive & Thrive Project/Nigeria

Project Summary:

The Nigeria Alive &Thrive (A&T) Nigeria MIYCN social and behavior change program focuses on improving the delivery and expanding the coverage of MIYCN interventions that contribute to reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality and morbidity. A&T will work across the public and NGO sectors to improve MIYCN through A&T’s four components: advocacy, interpersonal communication and community mobilization, mass communication, and strategic use of data.  At the national level, A&T will predominantly work with its public and NGO sector partners to improve the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of key MIYCN policies (e.g., Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes; maternity leave; workplace support; breastfeeding-friendly health care and delivery facilities).  A&T will also work in seven states—Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, Yobe, Borno, and Sokoto—to apply the four components to reach households, communities, and facilities with targeted, age-appropriate social and behavior change communication (SBCC) messaging on MIYCN practices.

At both the national level and in the seven states, emphasis will be to build the capacity of the public sector (primary healthcare facilities) and local NGOs/CBOs to improve MIYCN practices, advance MIYCN policies, expand the promotion of positive social norms, and extend timed and age-appropriate behavior change messaging through commercial facilities to households and communities.

Alive & Thrive Nigeria is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and managed by FHI Solutions.

Basic Functions:              

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, Programs, and with input from the senior technical team, the Program Officer performs functions related to planning, design, implementation, monitoring and reporting of activities for the Alive & Thrive Project, Nigeria.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Deputy Director, Programs, in assuring effective planning, implementation, and management of assigned projects for Alive & Thrive Nigeria.
• Assist the Deputy Director, Programs, in strengthening systems for reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring, according to Alive & Thrive and donor guidelines.
• Work with program staff to prepare, monitor, and revise A&T Nigeria work plans and budgets, strategies, and sub-project documents, coordinating input from various technical and program staff.
• In coordination with finance and admin staff, develop and review activity budgets, procurement plans and tracking systems for A&T Nigeria activities.
• Support program staff with generating and documenting new evidence for nutrition interventions in Nigeria
• Oversee content development for project website, working with communications team in HQ to keep content current. This will include drafting content, interfacing with program staff to develop progress/success write-ups, sharing A&T Nigeria photos and even summaries as needed.
• Support the provision of programmatic assistance to A&T partners in implementing their sub-agreements, as needed.
• Maintain an effective electronic filing system for the project in coordination with program staff
• Remain informed on current programs and research in the health and development field; improve skills by working closely with technical specialists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of nutrition, health, and development programming in a developing country.
• Working knowledge of donor policies as well as international not-for-profit organizations.
• Proven ability to coordinate a multi-sectoral development project.
• Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and implementation results.
• Basic budget tracking or financial management skills.
• Previous experience with website content development, success story writing, or social media a plus.
• Training and presentation skills would be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume workflow.
• Cultural sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and other relevant software.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.

Qualifications and requirements:

• BSc/BA in Mass Communication, behavioral sciences, public health, health sciences, or its recognized equivalent with 5 – 7 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
• MS/MA degree in Mass Communication, public health, health sciences, behavioral sciences, or its recognized equivalent with 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience with international development programs strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.