Options Consultancy Recruits System Strengthening Technical Advisors (Nationwide)

Options Consultancy, UK is one of the consortium partners implementing the Enhancing the National Response to HIV/AIDS programme (ENR) in Nigeria, which aims to contribute to Nigeria's achievement of MDG 6 by reducing the spread of HIV and mitigating the impact of AIDS (for more information see: www.options.co.uk)

System Strengthening Technical Advisors (SSTAs) - Fixed Term (2.5 years)

Role
The SSTA will join Options under the Enhancing Nigeria's Response (ENR) to HIV / AIDS Programme, The SSTA will be responsible for supporting the State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (SACA) in his/her State by building the capacity and providing assistance for the development and maintenance of efficient and effective planning, budgeting and improve accountability for an effective, multi-sectoral and evidence-based HIV / AIDS response.
      
Qualifications / Experience

• First degree in accounting or business management, with excellent understanding of financial management or management accounting systems, with a Masters degree in any relevant field;
• Good experience of working in budgeting and planning functions, likely to be currently working at advanced management level in either reputable NGO, government or the private sector;
• Experience in institutional development, mentoring and training for different cadres of staff and partners;
• Understanding of key issues for STI/HIV programming;
• Excellent communication, writing, planning and organisational skills, with proven ability to work as part of a team as well as being a self starter.

Remunerations
We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates for these positions:

Application Deadline
15th February, 2011
 
Application Procedure
Please send your resume accompanied by a short covering letter and contact details of three relevant referees before the 15th of February 2011 to Ms. Marleen Vellekoop at Options Consultancy Services (vellekoop@options.co.uk). Please specify the State you would like to apply for in the subject heading. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.