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  • Posted: Feb 23, 2017
    Deadline: Not specified
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    In 1965, Clark Abt expressed a single, noble goal-to create a world free of war and poverty. The visionary set to work establishing Abt Associates. Over the next half century, the company became known as a bold, innovative and effective agent of social change, committed to improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. Today, Abt ...
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    Program Assistant

    • Job Type
    • Qualification
    • Experience 2 years
    • Location Not specified
    • Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 

    Project Summary/Job Description

    • Sustaining Health Outcomes through the Private Sector (SHOPS) Plus is USAID's flagship initiative in private sector health, which began in September 2015. The primary goal of the project is to improve health outcomes and contribute to the achievement of major global efforts, especially Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths, AIDS-free Generation, and FP2020. The private sector is integral to the health system and an important provider of priority health care services. To improve health outcomes and meet these global commitments, SHOPS Plus Nigeria will strategically engage the private sector.
    • The Lagos-based Technical Specialist 08/Program Assistant assists the program units in implementation of project activities in Lagos, Kaduna, Edo and Kebbi States.
    • Typical duties at this intermediate PA level include documenting project activities, setting up and overseeing project reporting procedures, drafting reports, preparing and analyzing statistics, translating material, conducting community relations activities, preparing training materials, and making logistical arrangements for conferences/meetings.
    • The Program Assistant provides information gathering, research, and related services of intermediate scope and difficulty.

    Key Roles and Responsibilities

    • Technical backstopping to all project activities in implementation of project activities including: strategies to expand delivery and increase use of quality private sector RH/FP/MCH services, training, monitoring, supervision and follow up.
    • Coordinate closely with the Chief of Party to support the design and implementation of project activities, work plans and budget
    • Manage the design and implementation of work plan activities involving: behavior change communication, forming an enabling policy environment for the private sector, NGO/provider association sustainability, and knowledge of the private sector.
    • Assist with the planning and attend regional meetings.
    • Draft project success stories and collate project data for quarterlies and annual reports.

    Minimum Qualification

    • 2+ years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Salary

    • Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

    Method of Application

    Note: Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

     
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