Project Advocacy Coordinator at An International NGO

An internatidnal NGO (1) wishes to recruit, on a contract basis for the below position to plan, direct, supervise and technically support its advocacy, communication and social mobilizatIon activities in support of the Government's polio eradication efforts, in Nigeria

Job Title: Project Advocacy Coordinator

Location: Abuja

Job Responsibilities

• This is a mid/senior level position located at an Agency HQ., in Abuja.
• The selected person will work closely with the partners to ensure that the State Task Forces are fully engaged in providing leadership oversight.
• S/he will spend 50% of his/her time supervising and supporting the six Project Field Coordinators and the communication coordinator.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a masters degree in public health, social work or equivalent with at least five years of field experience managing a community health or development project that involves working with state and LGA governments and partners such as WHO, UNICEF and local NGOs.
• Medical degree is not a requirement but is an added strength.
• Previous experience working with the Government, WHO, UNICEF and/or reputed NGOs in the field of immunization, polio eradication and/or mother and child health will be an asset.
• He/she should have proven leadership, ability to network with senior Government officers and partners, willing to travel and has excellent written and oral communication skills.
• He/she should be a self starter to be able to identify problem areas and find, when necessary, innovative approaches to achieving the goal of polio eradication.

Application Closing Date
21st December, 2012

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send applicants with their full CVs to: [email protected]

Note: Ownership of a means of transportation is essential for all positions. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.