Graduate Program Assistant Jobs at AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

The AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization involved in the prevention, treatment, care and support of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Since 2001, we have worked closely with key stakeholders, including government agencies, universities, other non-governmental organisations and donors to fight the HIV scourge. APIN's goal is not just to reduce the rate of growth of HIV epidemic in Nigeria but also to ultimately reverse its course. Our prevention, treatment, care and support activities span forty-two sites in ten states of the Federation and are coordinated from our offices in Abuja. Lagos and Ibadan.

In order to strengthen our Strategic Information (SI) unit for its newly enlarged role, we seek qualified and competent candidates to assume the following positions at our Abuja office:

Program Assistant

Location: Abuja

Job Description
Reporting to the Program Associate, the job holder will have the responsibility of providing support in the collection and collation of reports from the program sites as well as keeping of relevant records.

Job Tasks

• Maintain and update summary reports for service output for Harvard and APIN implementing sites and effect monthly uploads on the intranet
• Maintain and update summary reports for training output for Harvard and APIN implementing sites and effect monthly uploads on the intranet
• Provide support to the Program Associate in carrying out quality audits of training and service reports on a monthly basis
• Track the implementation of site reports on the GON Logistics Health Program Management Platform and provide feedback to the Program Associate
• Make necessary logistic arrangements for Strategic Information-related training programs, including sending out letters/mails to participants
• Organize and maintain schedules of all meetings and trainings involving the strategic information unit in collaboration with the Program Associate

Minimum Qualification & Experience

• A first degree in the Sciences or Social Sciences, with at least one year experience in data collection, entry, and analysis

Required Competencies

• Numeracy
• Demonstrable skills in the use of Micro soft Excel, Word and Outlook are essential. Skills in File maker Pro10 is desirable.
• Report writing and oral/written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment
• Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes
• Confidentiality
• Pro-activeness
• Analytical thinking
• Team orientation

Other Requirements

• Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word. Excel. PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc.) is essential for this position.
• Candidates must be willing to do local travels.

Application Deadline
15th February, 2011

Mode of Application
Qualified and interested applicants should visit www.apin.org.ng to apply online by completing an application form. They should also upload their CV, which must contain a Suitability statement, highlighting how their knowledge, skills and experience make them suitable for the position and addressing the person specifications listed above. The statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant's name. All online applications must be completed and submitted on or before February 15, 2011. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for any of the positions are therefore encouraged to apply.