Program Manager, National Office at Civil Society for the Eradication of Tuberculosis in Nigeria

The Civil Society for the Eradication of Tuberculosis in Nigeria (TBNETWORK) is currently implementing the Phase II segment of the Community Systems Strengthening Grant of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria under the oversight of Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) which is hereafter referred to as the Principal Recipient (PR). TBNETWORK currently seeks a Programme Manager and a Finance and Admin Assistant for its National Office.

Job Title: Program Manager, National Office

Location: Abuja

About the Job

• The Program Manager will principally be responsible for, and focus on, providing technical and professional assistance and support to the TB Network and its member organizations. S/he will provide effective program management and administration, as well as the monitoring and reporting on the activities of these organizations. S/he will be responsible for leading, motivating and supporting the Health System Strengthening intervention, Service Delivery Area (Community Systems Strengthening) Team to plan and manage activities aimed at achieving sustainable health system strengthening outcomes.
• S/he will be extensively involved in different elements of business/proposal development and negotiations with national and international development agencies. The PM will also be responsible for partnership management, capacity building and donor reporting. The preferred candidate should have good experience in Program Management, Resource Mobilization, Monitoring and Evaluation, community mobilization processes and very good reporting and facilitations skills.
• The Project Manager will contribute to the overall development of the TB Network Projects and act as the link between the project team (s) and the other internal or external teams. Facilitate collaborations with other development partners to coordinate TB and other related project activities in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Past supervisory experience and skill is required. The Program Manager would be responsible for providing sound and updated information relating to current and emerging issues in TB, Malaria and HIV/AIDS
• Developing innovative strategies to strengthen the effectiveness and quality of service provision in areas of assigned responsibility
• Proactively and efficiently manage the implementation of project(s) activities of the Network
• Participating in development, management and review of program activities in states of responsibility.
• Monitoring and evaluating progress of initiatives in areas of responsibility. This will involve undertaking periodic visits to program sites.
• Achieving and maintaining an effective and efficient level of communication with other Partner Organizations
• Performing any other duties as required by the ATM Coordinating Committee consistent with the achievement of program objectives as they work in an ever-changing and dynamic environment.
• Provided oversight and line management for assigned staff of the Network
• Performing any other duties as may be required by the TB Network National Steering Committee through the National Coordinator

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Development Studies, Public Health or Social Sciences.
• Not less than 5 years of significant program management experience with national or international development agencies focusing on the three disease components of AIDS, TB and Malaria (with a particular emphasis on Tuberculosis)
• Good leadership, communication and community mobilization skills
• Ready to and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and exercise of sound judgment and flexibility to achieve agreed outcomes
• Well developed writing and analytical skills and an ability to express ideas clearly and concisely
• Working knowledge of and experience with GF, USG and other donor agencies.
• Capacity building, business development and negotiation skills.
• Effective presentation and interpersonal communication skills and ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relations
• Ability to contribute to the effectiveness of a team, including supporting others and managing priorities Ability to communicate fluently in English.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use Microsoft Office packages, internet communication as well as other relevant data processing packages

Finance/Administrative Assistant:
Job Purpose

• To provide administrative and financial support to the Network’s Finance and Administrative Manager.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Finance:

• Processing all income and expenditure (writing payment vouchers and cheques, and sending out payments; paying cheques into the bank, etc.)
• Inputting all transactions into Quickbooks accounting system
• Day to day management of office petty cash
• To assist the Office Manager with the end of month accounts and in the preparation for the end of year audit.
• Establishing and maintaining filing systems as appropriate in agreement with line manager.

Administration:

• General administration/clerical support including photocopying, mail-outs, stationery and equipment supplies and filing.
• To attend and service staff meetings and take minutes and distribute after meetings along with any other relevant materials and to attend other meetings/events in a secretariat capacity as and when required.
• General administration/clerical support including photocopying, mail-outs, stationery and equipment supplies and filing.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate must possess a degree in accounting or its equivalent with not less than one year working experience preferable in an NGO.
• Excellent administrative, accounting and/or bookkeeping skills
• Knowledge of financial systems, including accounting systems and budgetary control
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and keep to deadlines
• Organized and able to manage various project simultaneously
• Good knowledge of computer usage especially Microsoft Excel, Quickbooks and any Accounting Package.
• Ability to contribute to the effectiveness of a team, including supporting others and managing priorities.

Application Closing Date
19th September, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's to:

The National Coordinator,
Civil Society for the Eradication of Tuberculosis in Nigeria (TBNETWORK)
Plot 564/565 Off Independence Avenue, 4th Floor,
Block B, AUJ Complex, CBD,
Abuja.

Email: [email protected]

Notes:

• All Applicants should title their applications according to the desired position and their names, e.g. Internal Auditor: Musa Bola Obi. This should also be the subject of the email application.
• Application letters and CVs should be appropriately named and attached to the emails. All applications must be received by close of business on the 19th September, 2014.
• All applications must be sent via e-mail as shown above. No surface mails or telephone calls will be entertained.