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Req Number: I4523
Location: Borno
Position Status: Regular
Job type: Regular, full time
Department: Nigeria
Reports to: Chief of Party
Required Travel: To field locations in Nigeria

Background

• CRS is preparing for an anticipated multi-million-dollar, multi-year USAID/Nigeria Rural Resilience Program, which will support poverty reduction for vulnerable households in Nigeria. This effort will contribute to CRS' agriculture and livelihoods signature program area and ongoing efforts to promote resilience, recovery and development within Nigeria and neighboring countries around the Lake Chad Basin.

Job Summary

• The MEAL Manager will oversee all MEAL activities across Rural Resilience program that leads to robust evidence for data use and decision making, including assessments /surveys & routine gathering of project implementation information collection; accountability to beneficiaries, donors and other stakeholders; document retention and archival; capacity development of Rural Resilience staff on MEAL; compliance with USAID MEAL requirements; cross-learning among projects; and, CRS and USAID reporting.

Specific Job Responsibilities
Strategic guidance and leadership on MEAL:

• USE SMILER method to lead the development and regular updating of Rural Resilience MEAL tools, approaches, frameworks and databases, these include but not limited to: Theory of Change, Theory of change narrative, Proframe, Logframe, IPTT, DIP, MEL plan, FRM, Data flow, Stake holder analysis, reporting flow map...
• Ensure application of standardized MEAL tools and approaches across the program with respect to the MEAL Policies and Procedures.
• Support the CoP to monitor Rural Resilience implementation progress on a regular basis against USAID and CRS quality standards and international humanitarian principles through monitoring visits, data quality audits, spot check against reports and review of implementation reports.
• Build the capacity of Rural Resilience project staff and implementing partners in collection and analysis of data (method, formats, software, etc.), indicator measurement, feedback and response mechanisms, negative impact analysis, etc.
• Provide technical support to Rural Resilience program staff for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities, data management and integration of cross-functional issues.
• Directly lead on project wide assessments and surveys including baseline, midterm and end line evaluative surveys. This might entail leading recruitment, orientation, deployment and management of external consultants.
• Support iterative program development ensuring lessons learnt from implementation / assessments are incorporated into implementation.
• Foster a learning environment, Lead learning and knowledge management within the Rural Resilience project and ensures such best practice is communicated across CRS Nigeria.
• Ensure that project data are protected and shared according to CRS and donor principles.
• Encourage the integration of good ICT solution to ease the process of collecting, management, analyzing and protection

Vertical and horizontal accountability:

• Work closely with CRS and partners' Gender and Accountability Specialists to ensure robust and participatory beneficiary accountability and feedback mechanisms are established, used and reported against.
• Support the CoP in compilation of donors, Government Ministries and Agencies (MDAs) and CRS reports as per the agreed upon reporting schedules.
• Build the capacity of Rural Resilience in international and CRS humanitarian accountability frameworks including 'Do No Harm' and 'Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability' (CHS) (HAP, People in Aid and SPHERE).

Cross-cutting:

• Directly supervise CRS Rural Resilience MEAL Staff.  Serve as contact person for consultants.
• Coordinate consortium partners' MEAL staff attached to the Rural Resilience program.
• Build capacity of CRS and consortium partners' MEAL Coordinators / Managers / Officers to address their job requirements.
• Provide technical review and support across all components of Rural Resilience project.
• Incorporate required and emerging good practices into CRS regional MEAL efforts and ongoing technical support
• Integrate the MEAL community of practices
• Create opportunities for reflection and learning among MEAL advisors and practitioners within the Consortium, Country Programme and the Region.
• Communicate agency approach to MEAL and key findings, to Consortium Partners, Country Programme and Regional colleagues.
• Contribute to regional and agency technical guidance.
• Share MEAL learning and experiences in broader regional and global agency discussions, and with peer organizations.
• Determine and address regional or sub-regional priorities for advancing MEAL.

Key Working Relationships

• Supervisory:ICT4D Data Manager, at least two (2) MEAL Officers.
• Serve as contact person for MEAL consultants.
• Internal: Rural Resilience DCoP, Project Managers and Sectoral Team Leads; Rural Resilience Consortium Partners; CoPs and Project Managers of other CRS projects; MEAL coordinator at the CP level, TA MEAL Support Departments including Operations etc.
• External: Government Ministry Agencies (MDAs); UN agencies; Peer agencies (NGOs) and Community Representatives.

Agency Wide Competences (for all CRS staff):

• These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

Integrity:

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Qualifications and Skills

• Master's degree in International Development or other relevant field.  Additional experience may substitute for some education.
• At least 5 years of international experience in monitoring and evaluation; with preferably at least 2 years on a USAID-funded activity.
• At least 2 years of senior MEAL experience on a similar program (agriculture-based, rural development and / or resilience).
• Prior MEAL experience on USAID-funded projects of a similar size and scope (over US$ 10M) in developing countries; experience in providing MEAL services on multi-sector, multi-year programs is desirable.
• Experience with USAID rules, regulations and requirements is preferred.
• Experience working in similar context (i.e. conflict and harsh environments) in sub-Saharan Africa required. Prior experience in North East Nigeria is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of local languages preferred.
• Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.

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Band:               8

Department:     Programs

Reports To:      Markets Program Manager II

Location:          Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

Job Ref Code: NPM090119

Full JD Link:    https://goo.gl/7dVBnB

 Project Background:

 Since the crisis in Northeast Nigeria escalated in 2013, the food security situation has continued to worsen. Emerging data of June 2016 has revealed that the severity of the food and nutritional crisis is well beyond emergency thresholds in Borno State.  The Federal Government has declared a food and nutritional crisis in Borno, where over 750,000 people are severely food insecure; including 180,000 in Maiduguri’s outskirts, 120,000 camp residents and approximately 275,000 IDPs in newly reopened areas. A growing number of people are in urgent need of food assistance, and alarming rates of acute malnutrition have been reported.  Given the unfolding large-scale emergency in the north-eastern Nigeria, CRS has scaled up in Yobe and Borno states with multisectoral programming including cash transfer programming via e-vouchers; nutrition, protection, shelter/WASH and agriculture.

CRS is looking for the strong candidate with skills in nutrition to manage the designing/conceiving, and implementation of CRS nutrition program in North East Nigeria.

 Primary Job Responsibilities

The Nutrition Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall management and technical direction of CRS nutrition program targeting vulnerable IDPs and host communities in NE Nigeria. Reporting to the Markets Program Manager II with accountability to the Nutrition Officers, and Nutrition Community Mobilizers, the Nutrition PM will undertake the following responsibilities related to project cycle management, technical direction, and program development:

Technical/Administrative, Program Quality and Implementation

• Ensure quality and timely field level implementation of the Nutrition program against set objectives, targets and work plans
• Advise and assist CRS nutrition team in developing project specific strategies, tools, systems and plans.
• Ensure that nutrition programs utilize international best practices, policies and guidelines, in line with Ministry of Health and WHO/UNICEF
• Oversee the collection and timely reporting of data and statistics for all nutrition programs in line with CRS guidelines and according to donor requirements
• Actively monitor programs/projects through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of information with partners to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution

 Program Development and Strategic Planning

• Contribute to and support in carrying-out the situation analysis for the nutrition sector to ensure timely and current data on maternal and child nutrition are available for the designing, development and management of nutrition projects.
• Identify opportunities for program and proposal development in line with the CRS's and donor guidelines
• Participate in proposal writing and budget development processes for nutrition program
• Lead technical assessments as a basis for nutrition program development when necessary to monitor evolving needs of the target communities and adjust the programmatic priorities as necessary

 Capacity Building and Supervision

• Ensure the capacity building of CRS nutrition team and partner staff through on-job training, technical guidance and coaching sessions while ensuring staff performance evaluation plans are developed
• Ensure appropriate support to the nutrition team by regular field visits and provide targeted technical feedback
• Develop capacity building plans and strategies and identify relevant training opportunities for CRS and partner staff to advance knowledge and skills in nutrition.
• Monitor staffing needs and assist the recruitment of local staff and support staff development through mentoring to enhance the capacity of project and partner staff
• Develop a process for ensuring quality and safety of nutrition related activities and products

 Coordination and Representation

• Represent CRS at nutrition sector working group meetings and coordination forums UN, international and national NGOs for nutrition coordination as needed at the LGA and state level
• Ensure a good coordination with other CRS partners staff, nutrition field teams and provide frequent feedback and updates
• Develop new and manage existing relationships with key stakeholders and the potential collaborators for nutrition programs;

 Reporting

• Support the development of field-based reports to CRS and/or external donors, as necessary
• Conduct any other programming responsibility delegated by the supervisor

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in nutrition program implementation with an international humanitarian NGO
• Experience with nutrition in emergencies (CMAM, IYCF-E, data collection), preferably in the Nigerian context
• Experience in conducting nutrition assessments (SMART, KAP surveys) and an understanding of nutritional information systems
• Proven experience in project design and implementation, proposal-writing, budgeting and financial management in nutrition
• Strong understanding of the humanitarian emergency operating context, including Sphere, the humanitarian system, donors, security, and program management.
• Demonstrated commitment to gender responsive programming.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to organize and prioritize a variety of initiatives

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Markets Program Manager, Nutrition Officers, CMs, Emergency Coordinator, MEAL Coordinator.

External: Partner staff, relevant nutrition stakeholders e.g. UN bodies, local and INGOs, local and national authorities

Travel: Willingness to travel about 50% of the time.

Note: These positions are contingent upon the availability of funding

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should download the CRS Application Form using the link (https://bit.ly/2B9iJB9), fill and send with a detailed resume as one document in pdf indicating position being applied for and the Job Ref Code as the subject of the application (e.g. Program Assistant – Borno, PAB181018)

Completed applications are to be sent to vacancies.ne.nigeria@crs.org Deadline for submission is COB (i.e. 5:00pm), January 22, 2019.

Equal Employer Opportunity:

“CRS is an equal –opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, religion and we are committed to gender sensitive programming and management’. etc.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”

Statement of Commitment to Protection:

‘’CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation’’

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Band:                   7

Department:       GF HIV

Report To:           State Team Lead

Job Ref Code:     TSD020119

Full JD Link:        https://goo.gl/16QmzT

Job Responsibilities

1.       Training and Mentoring

• Coordinate and mentor the ART, TB-HIV, PMTCT and SRH clinical care teams at supported facilities and ensure they function as effective units
• Carry out technical needs assessment with respect to ART, TB, PMTCT, HCT and SRH at partner health facilities and proffer solutions in line with GF & CRS’s organizational goals and objectives.
• Provide onsite mentorship to partner facility staff in ART, TB/HIV, PMTCT, SRH
• Maintain current knowledge of HIV/AIDS patient’s standard of care at the partner health facilities through organization of didactic sessions, mortality reviews, case reviews/presentations etc.
• Ensure all SHCs have adequate knowledge materials and job aids that ensure uniformity of practice across all sites.
• Follow up on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of quality improvement strategies identified by program team, training needs and participation in meetings geared towards meeting overall grant objectives at partner health facilities.
• Direct management of people infected and affected by HIV infection at the partner health facilities.
• Use appropriate tools to document support given during mentoring visits and ensure that facilities have copies of these.
• Work with Adherence Officer and other team members to ensure high quality of care and high standards of implementation of the project in the state.
• Work closely with the M&E team to ensure that there is sufficient timely program data, and that technical decisions are data driven in the state.

2.       Program Management

• Monitor target across PHCs and SHCs, determine and provide feedback to ensure target achievement.
• Actively come up with strategies to ensure donor target achievements are met.
• Collaborate with SHC staff and support groups to ensure all patients on ART are tracked and followed up on.
• Ensure adequate knowledge of all process and output indicators specified by donors.
• Provide direct supervision of the partner SHCs.
• Monthly reporting of all activities carried out at partner health facilities.
• In collaboration with the program and technical staff, develop, implement and periodically update a decentralized GF work plan.

3.       Budget Management

• Ensure all cash advances are liquidated promptly

4.       Partnerships and Networking

• Liaise with other GF and PEPFAR partners in the state to ensure coordinated service provision to the CRS-supported sites.
• Develop and maintain healthy relationships between CRS’ GF partner facilities, the Catholic Church and its partners, the GoN and other relevant stakeholders. 
• Representation at state technical working groups for ART, TB, HCT, PMTCT and SRH, as well as at other meetings and related activities as designated.

5.       CRS/Nigeria Program Responsibilities

The Technical Specialist will also participate as a full member of the CRS/Nigeria Program Department.  This will include active involvement in all program department activities as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• M.B.B.S., with a Masters’ degree in public health or related field is strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years’ post-NYSC clinical experience working in HIV/AIDS management with significant program management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a project in an HIV/AIDS service delivery setting, including working with government authorities.
• Proven experience working with partner organizations in both the public and private sectors.
• Working knowledge of and experience with GF or USG projects will be an advantage.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills

• Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders, representatives, and partners in a professional manner on an ongoing basis.
• Excellent analytical and information seeking skills, good decision-making skills.
• Experience with participatory planning and evaluation methods preferred.
• Excellent English language- oral and written communication skills. 
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: State Team Lead, Clinical Coordinator, Supply Chain and Lab Officers, M&E Team

External: SACA, SMoH, PEPFAR IP

Disclaimer:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should download the CRS Application Form using the link (https://bit.ly/2B9iJB9), fill and send with a detailed resume as one document in PDF indicating position applied for and the Job Ref Code as the subject of the application (e.g. State Team Lead – Edo STL020119).

Completed applications are to be sent to ng.recruitment_health@crs.org Deadline for submission is COB (i.e. 5:00pm) – January 15, 2019

Equal Opportunity:

“CRS is an equal –opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, etc.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”.

Statement of Commitment to Protection:

‘’CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable

adults from abuse and exploitation’’

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Band:                  8

Department:       GF HIV

Report To:          Senior Program Manager (Receiving oversight from Clinical Coordinator, M&E Manager and Supply Chain Manager/Lab Lead).

Job Ref Code:    STL020119

Full JD Link:      https://goo.gl/7mwAi2 

Job Context:

CRS is a Sub-Recipient to Family Health International (FHI 360) on the Global Fund New Funding Model HIV Program in Nigeria. The Program seeks to scale up gender sensitive HIV prevention services among children and adults in Nigeria.

Job Responsibilities

A.      Program Management

• Monitor target achievement across PHCs and SHCs and provide feedback to ensure target achievement.
• Mentor facility staff to ensure their provision of high quality services and provide direct supervision of the partner SHCs.
• Actively come up with strategies to ensure donor target achievements are Utilize data from M&E team to guide programming.
• Support community groups and NEPHWAN to carryout community mobilization activities to facilitate demand creation for supported facilities as necessary.
• Lead the community mobilization efforts by liaising with all co-actors in the states and ward development committees (with the appropriate guidance of supervisor)

B.      Budget Management

• Responsible for managing and appropriately utilizing facility budgets as directed by the SPM.
• Request for a bi-weekly cash advance for all the field office activities, in line with the approved work plan.
• Ensure all cash advances made to the state office and state office staff are liquidated promptly.
• Actively monitor the state office budget and flag any over and under expenditure to ensure that corrective actions are taken.

C.      Partnerships and Networking

• Liaise with other GF PRs and SRs in the state to ensure coordinated service provision to the CRS sites.
• Organize periodic partners’ forum to share updates and examine achievement of program goals
• Act as the primary liaison between CRS and the state government (GoN) officials – SAPCs, SITs, SACA, SMoH, LACA, LGA, Wards- to facilitate information sharing and networking.
• Liaise with the state PEPFAR IP and other stakeholders to ensure that the CRS GF partner facilities can leverage available resources and are fully supported.
• Coordination and reporting of community activities and service delivery at PHCs.
• Develop and maintain healthy relationships between CRS’ GF partner facilities, CRS, the Catholic Church and its partners, the GoN and other relevant stakeholders. 

D.      Training, Mentoring and Technical Support

•  Ensure that the following meetings hold and provide leadership at these meetings – weekly team meetings, monthly work plan review meetings, quarterly program review meetings.
• Request and monitor on-going on-site technical assistance visits to CRS’ partner facilities (PHCs and SHCs), coordinate responses to site issues, collaboratively share issues and responses both in documents and in Program review meetings
• Ensure all partners understand program priorities and promote buy-in from partners.
• Coordinate and mentor the ART, TB-HIV, PMTCT and SRH clinical care teams at supported facilities and ensure they function as effective units.

• Carry out technical needs assessment with respect to ART, TB, PMTCT, HCT and SRH at partner health facilities and proffer solutions in line with GF & CRS’s organizational goals and objectives.

E.       Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff): These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.

1.       Serves with Integrity

2.       Models Stewardship

3.       Cultivates Constructive Relationships

4.       Promotes Learning

Qualifications:

• M.B.B.S. (with a Masters’ degree in public health or related field is strongly preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in public health, with at least 4 years in HIV/AIDS programming.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a project in a HIV/AIDS service delivery setting, including working with government authorities.
• Demonstrated people management and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience working with and through partner organizations in both the public and private sectors.
• Working knowledge of and experience with Global Fund (preferred) or USG projects will be an advantage.

• Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders, representatives, and partners in a professional manner on an ongoing basis.

• Excellent analytical and information-seeking skills, and good decision-making skills.

• Experience with participatory planning and evaluation methods preferred.
• Excellent English language- oral and written communication skills.

• Report writing skills are critical for this position (Scientific writing is a plus).
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of time in assigned state.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Senior Program Manager, Clinical Coordinator, M&E Manager, Other State Team Leads, Technical     Specialists, FCO, Head of Unit HSS, HoOPs, Head of Finance.

External: SACA, SASCP, LGA officials, State Officials, PR State Representatives, GF Sub-recipients, Supported

 Facility Staff, Clients, etc.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should download the CRS Application Form using the link (https://bit.ly/2B9iJB9), fill and send with a detailed resume as one document in pdf indicating position being applied for and the Job Ref Code as the subject of the application (e.g. Program Assistant – Borno, PAB181018)

Completed applications are to be sent to ng.recruitment_health@crs.org Deadline for submission is COB (i.e. 5:00pm), January 15, 2019.

Equal Employer Opportunity:

“CRS is an equal –opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, religion and we are committed to gender sensitive programming and management’. etc.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”

Statement of Commitment to Protection:

‘’CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation’’

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Band:               9

Department:    Global Fund Malaria Program

Reports To:     Deputy Chief of Party

Job Ref Code: SPM090119

Full JD Link:    https://goo.gl/BfXVic

 Job Summary:

The position of Senior Program Manager (SPM) will provide management and oversight functions to the 3 SRs, including (but not limited to) coordination of SR activities; planning for effective oversight and monitoring; providing technical support to SRs; and participating in direct implementation as required. In addition to the above program management roles, the Senior Program Manager will directly oversee the implementation of Case Management activities on the grant (working closely with NMEP and SRs), ensuring that targets are met, and activities efficiently implemented, in accordance with the Detailed Implementation Plan (work plan). Implementation of grant activities will be carried out within the approved budget provisions, and in strict adherence to agreed timelines and donor guidelines.

S/he will oversee the SR reporting process, monitor SR training, facilitate training as required, and provide technical support to SR staff, and liaise with counterparts in Federal and State Ministries of Health to ensure adherence to national strategies and guidelines for malaria prevention, testing and treatment.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Program and Case Management:

• Represent CRS in relevant coordination and planning meetings, including (but not limited to) the Malaria Technical Working Group meeting, Programme Management and Case Management Subcommittee meetings
• Manage the relationship with and oversee the work of 3 SRs (Management Sciences for Health, Malaria Consortium and Society for Family Health) under the Global Fund Malaria Grant
• Oversee the implementation of iCCM by the iCCM SR under the Global Fund Malaria Grant while coordinating with the other iCCM stakeholders
• Oversee the implementation of Malaria Case Management by the SRs under the Global Fund Malaria Grant while coordinating with the other Malaria Case Management stakeholders
• Work closely with the ACSM team in overseeing the implementation of ACSM activities by the ACSM SR under the Global Fund Malaria Grant while coordinating with the other ACSM stakeholders
• Ensure that CRS Nigeria’s “cashless” approach and policies are being respected by all CRS Global Fund Malaria partners
• Ensure proper monitoring and supervision of program activities implemented by the SRs and the elaboration of the various trip reports with the assistance of the multidisciplinary team
• Support in managing SR program implementation, budget tracking and reporting, and ensure that the SRs are adhering strictly to the SR Agreement as well as the Global Fund policies and guidelines
• Conduct program-wide quarterly programme and operational review meetings with the SRs and follow up with appropriate actions and feedback

Budget Management

• Actively participate in activities to ensure appropriate budget planning and financial reporting by SRs, including budget management, forecasting and analysis of burn rates
• Actively participate in reviewing actual financial performance against the budget for the various SR budgets, and explain variances on a regular basis
• Actively participate in activities to ensure sub-recipients remain in compliance with CRS and Global Fund donor rules and regulations for management of resources
• Participate actively in the monthly CRS Budget Comparison Report (BCR)/budget review meetings

 Partnership Management

• Act as Case Management contact/support for CRS sub-recipients, including sharing new information and ensuring healthy relationships are maintained between the sub-recipients and the state governments
• Represent CRS at national level technical meetings with other malaria partners as delegated by the Deputy Chief of Party and/or the Chief of Party
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor

 Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

• In collaboration with the MEAL team, track progress towards relevant performance indicators, analyzing reasons for shortfalls and adapting program strategies as needed
• Support the design and implementation of feedback and response channels to enhance accountability of malaria program services
• In collaboration with program and SRs staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure that lessons learned and best practices for malaria programming are documented and disseminated
• Facilitate learning exchanges among SRs and between SRs and government ministries on malaria program management and support quality improvement initiatives

Management and Administration

• Support elaboration of Program Update/Disbursement Requests (PU/DR) in collaboration with other program staff
• Review SRs program reports and provide feedback on implementation progress and performance, identifying solutions to address challenges and weaknesses
• Ensure implementation of activities in compliance with all CRS and Global Fund administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations

Qualifications and Skills:

• MBBS/MD and/or post graduate degree in public health/health management; with significant field experience in clinical and/or community-based malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment
• At least 8 years’ relevant experience in public health with a strong preference for candidates with at least 5 years’ experience in malaria programming
• Experience in health-related community development
• Experience in managing developmental programs and providing technical assistance to partner organizations; knowledge and experience of programmatic and technical service delivery challenges highly desired.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently, and ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training.
• Experience with, and a demonstrated commitment to, community-based approach to development.
• Experience with Global Fund ATM Grant implementation
• Excellent analytical and information seeking skills; and good decision-making skills

• Experience with participatory planning and evaluation methods

• Strong inter-personal and public relations skills
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly and at short notices
• Excellent English language (oral and written) communication skills 
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook
• Willingness and ability to travel in-country (sometimes on short notice) up to 50%.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Global Fund Malaria Program Team, Deputy Country Representatives, Country Representative, Head of Operations, Finance, Procurement and Administration Staff, Regional and Senior Technical Advisors, Deputy Regional Directors for PQ and MQ

External: Global Fund’s Fund Portfolio Manager and Nigeria Country Team, SRs, State Ministries of Health (SMOH), National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) within the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), Technical and Financial Partners, supported health facilities, Local Fund Agent (LFA)

Note: Kindly see the detailed job description for this position in the link shared above.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should download the CRS Application Form using the link (https://bit.ly/2B9iJB9), fill and send with a detailed resume as one document in pdf indicating position being applied for and the Job Ref Code as the subject of the application (e.g. Program Assistant – Borno, PAB181018)

Completed applications are to be sent to ng.recruitment_health@crs.org Deadline for submission is COB (i.e. 5:00pm), January 22, 2019.

Equal Employer Opportunity:

“CRS is an equal –opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, religion and we are committed to gender sensitive programming and management’. etc.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”

Statement of Commitment to Protection:

‘’CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation’’