Career Opportunity at GRM International

Working under the supervision of Washington, DC and Abuja-based Palladium staff, the successful candidate will provide overall coordination for the Kaduna VRBFP project. In addition, s/he will be responsible for carrying out training activities and providing technical assistance for the successful execution of all training and workshop activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Liaise and coordinate with the Kaduna State Ministry of Health (SMOH) on project activities and staff selection for supportive supervision training.
• Coordinate trainings and workshops for key audiences on VRBFP: SMOH staff (supportive supervision), master trainers (training of trainers, ToT), and health personnel at primary and secondary public and private facilities.
• Train and manage short-term consultants engaged to deliver VRBFP trainings to cadres of health personnel at public and private facilities.  
• Provide family planning subject matter expertise/technical assistance and oversight in the execution of trainings and workshops.
• Manage production of materials in support of VRBFP Facility Action Plans, as required.
• Provide on-going support and technical assistance to SMOH staff (e.g. during supportive supervision site visits), master trainers, and trained facility staff via on-site and virtual/telephone support.
• In coordination with Washington DC-based Research Advisor, provide oversight of Research Coordinator.
• Liaise with Abuja-based Finance and Administration Manager as needed to ensure smooth project implementation and management.
• Document project processes and impacts.
• Hold weekly debrief sessions with Washington, DC and Abuja-based Palladium personnel and provide updates on the progress of project implementation.
• Work with Washington, DC and Abuja-based Palladiums staff to write a comprehensive project report.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Liaise with Abuja- and DC-based staff as necessary.

DurationPeriod of Employment: January 2015 – May 2017 (17 months)

Minimum Education and Experience Required

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Public Health, Sociology, Community Development or other related discipline from a recognized institution.
• At least 7 years of professional experience, particularly in the areas of project management and training/capacity development.
• Experience with FP service delivery preferred.
• Knowledge of rights-based family planning principles a plus.
• Experience managing effective relationships with the Government of Nigeria, specifically the Kaduna SMOH.
• Knowledge of the public and private delivery system for FP services in Kaduna State.
• Experience managing donor-funded projects.
• Excellent English language communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and negotiate persuasively with high level decision makers.
• Willing and able to travel within Kaduna state to support project activities.