Senior Program Officer at FHI 360 - Rivers State

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:

Job Title: Senior Program Officer

Job ID: 16203
Location: Port Harcourt
Job Function: Program Management

Job Description

• The Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project is a five-year PEPFAR program to provide high quality HIV/AIDS services, and to build the capacity of the public and private sectors in Nigeria in order to provide these services in a sustainable manner.
• The SIDHAS project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• As a member of the Program Management Team, working with the AD, the SPO State Programs provides oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of all FHI Nigeria activities in the assigned states.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide management support to the state offices and IAs focusing on work plans, sub agreement management, periodic fund requests, review of MFRs/SFRs, and reporting.
• Develop and oversee execution of systems for initiation, implementation, monitoring, amendment and close out of all SIDHAS IAs’ sub agreements
• Ensure that FHI delivers on all its promises to donors and other stakeholders (achieve set targets, deliver quality services).
• Monitor and enforce compliance with donor and FHI policies by state offices and IAs.
• Ensure appropriate monitoring of sub grants to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals.
• Guide and support state offices and IAs in establishing sound management systems to ensure cohesive implementation of project activities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems that effectively respond to USAID/Nigeria requirements regarding implementation procedures, reporting and evaluation.
• Coordinate capacity development efforts in support of state offices and IAs staff and other partners.
• Ensure availability of technical resources and integrate their efforts into overall program.
• Assist in identifying, analyzing and disseminating best practices in the project through the identification of project learning sites and technical support to the program
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders and collaborators to share information, coordinate activities and avoid duplication in the implementation of the programs.
• Remain informed on the current programs in the HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria fields by review of current literature and is alert to any implication of such strategic information for project activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• BS/BA in Public Health, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7 - 9 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
• Or MS/MA degree in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5 - 7 years relevant experience with international development programs.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

Application Closing Date
17th October, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.