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Requisition: 2020201754
Location: Abuja (Country Office)
Job Type: Full time
Supervisor: Deputy Director, Program Management

Basic Functions                

• As a member of the Program Management Team, working with the DDPM, the SPO provides oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of SIDHAS project activities in the assigned states.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide management support to the state offices and IAs focusing on  work plans, sub agreement management, 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 SIDHAS 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 states offices and IAs.
• Ensure appropriate monitoring of sub grants to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals.
• Guide and support states offices and IAs 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 office and IAs 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 program
• 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 and malaria fields by review of current literature and is alert to any implication of such strategic information for project activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BS/BA in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7 - 9 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
• Or MS/MA degree in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5 - 7 years relevant experience with international development programs.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of health and development programming in a developing country.
• Basic accounting and financial management skills.
• Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID) as well as international not-for- profit organizations.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
• Proven ability to coordinate a multisectoral development project.
• Excellent community mobilization, advocacy and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and implementation results.
• Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis.
• Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
• Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
• Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.
• Use a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.
• 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.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.

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Requisition: 2020201753
Location: Abuja (Country Office)
Job Type: Full time
Project: SIDHAS Project
Supervisor: Chief of Party
Supervises: Senior Program Officer

Basic Function

• Under the guidance of the Chief of Party, the Deputy Director Program Management will provide management oversight of SIDHAS Project to ensure that the overall project is effectively and efficiently implemented.
• S/he will support the CoP to ensure that the SIDHAS Project’s cooperative agreement related deliverables are completed on time, workplans are closely monitored and state level implementation follow organization policy and are conducted according the approved workplan. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide management support to CO and SOs focusing on work plans, sub agreement amendments, periodic fund requests, review of MFRs/SFRs, and reporting
• Coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of annual work plans and budgets for CO and SOs.
• Ensure timely submission of periodic donor reports that meet donor standards (timeliness, accuracy and quality)
• Oversee management of FHI 360’s sub agreements with consortium partners to ensure achievement of set targets and compliance with donor policies and regulations.
• Coordinate capacity development efforts in support of country office and implementing agency staff and other partners.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems that effectively respond to USAID/Nigeria requirements regarding implementation procedures, reporting and evaluation.
• Coordinate partner activities under the sub-agreement.
• Manage the design of subproject activities as directed including the preparation of budgets, implementation schedules, and evaluation criteria.
• Ensure that project resources are utilized in accordance with applicable FHI 360 and donor policies and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate monitoring of subprojects to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals.
• Guide and support the CO and 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 donor requirements regarding implementation procedures, reporting and evaluation. 
• Ensure production of timely and accurate financial and programmatic reports to FHI 360 and donors as required.
• Perform duties related to the management of human resources including analysis of staffing needs and resources, development of position descriptions, recruitment, hiring, mentoring, and performance appraisal. 
• Represent FHI 360 and make presentations at professional meetings and conferences.
• Ensure program quality according to set standards including quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with ANHI’s designated SIDHAS representative on SIDHAS Project related matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc / BA / BL in social science, statistics, mass communication, monitoring & evaluation, pharmacy, law, public health or related field, with a minimum of 11-13 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience. Ate least 3 years experience in PEPFAR/USAID funded projects.
• PHD or similar degree with 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience. OR
• MS/MA/LLM/MPH in social science, statistics, mass communication, monitoring & evaluation, pharmacy, law, public health or related field, and a minimum of 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years relevant supervisory experience.  OR
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
• Familiarity with PEPFAR and USAID requirements.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

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, health systems, decentralization of services and related issues.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV 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 an 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.