NGO Vacancies in Nigeria - (7 positions in more than 10 States)

We are a Leading International Non-governmental Organizational working in the area of HIV and AIDS care and treatment.  We require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic candidates for the following positions below:

1.)  Drivers

Location: Central Office

Responsibilities:

• Drives office vehicles for the transport for the transport of country office staff, other authorized personnel for performing official duties, transportation of program items with due regard to time schedules.
• Assist passengers in entering or leaving the office vehicle: load and unload baggage, parcels, documents, or supplies good
• Logs official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
• Responsible for day- to-day maintenance of the assigned office vehicle, checks oils, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.
• Performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that the office vehicle is kept clean
• Takes suitable precautions for the security of the office vehicle and its contents when left unattended.
• Ensures that the office vehicle is property kept( in garage or on the secured car park) during non-working hours
• Ensures that ail rules, regulations and local requirements are adhered to in the event of involvement in an accident?
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• WASC/ GCE “0”Level Certificate
• Valid Driver’s License.  At least four years’ work experience as a driver;
• Safe driving record.
• Experience in driving various makes of cars an asset
• Ability to read and understand the essential meanings of a wide variety of written material including Program guidelines, manual and instructions:
• To be able to prepare internal notes and complete necessary forms
• To communicate with official visitors to the country
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate in spoken English.
• Applicants should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Internet/Emails
• Significant amounts of travels require for the position

2.) Strategic Behavior Change and Communications Advisor

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Central Clinic Unit Director, the Strategic Behavior Change and Communications Advisor will be responsible for managing the development, dissemination and evaluation of health education programs, facilitating clients meetings, and contributing to the development and implementation of the SBCC strategic plan.
• The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience working with diverse audiences in developing and implementing national level programs and outreach initiatives, managing projects and supervising staff.
• Provide technical assistance in the design, implementation and evaluation of SBC/Community Mobilization activities
• Provide oversight for the adaptation/development of IEC/media materials for the program
• Work closely with the various sub-grantees to design and deliver communications interventions for behavior change to target groups
• Provide technical support to build the capacity of local sub-grantees;
• Work with CBOs and other staff to facilitate the transfer of skills to people living with HIV/AIDS and their families for prevention, support and care
• Participate in the application of program evaluation results, Newsletters, maintain communication websites, and prepare reports.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Public Health or Social Sciences
• Demonstrated ability to manage Communication activities in a large, complex health-related project.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience at a senior level including IEC-related activities and community mobilization
• Experience in health communication

3.) Regional PMTCT Advisor

Locations: Gombe

The incumbents would provide technical support for multidisciplinary HIV / AIDS care and treatment, working with health facility- based site teams to provide PMTCT services to pregnant and post partum HIV positive women and their babies.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, implementing and monitoring PMTCT activities at sites in designated states
• Overseeing the PMTCT clinics at sites in designated states by providing on-going mentoring and hands- on supervision
• Providing care and treatment to patients as part of site multidisciplinary team
• Building site personnel capacity through training
• Developing/strengthening plans for enrolling more pregnant HIV+ women in the communities into PMTCT clinics
• Supervising data collection for monitoring and evaluation use.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced degree in Nursing/Midwifery, Medicine, or Public health
• Robust clinical experience in HIV / AIDS care and antiretroviral treatment
• Experience in providing PMTCT services (3years + preferable)
• Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature in HIV / AIDS and PMTCT
• Experience in training
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

4.) Finance & Admin Manager

Locations: Kaduna

Responsibilities

• Handles and oversees Finance and Administrative issues and of staff and consultants?
• Orients new staff and short-term consultants on office procedures
• Ensures that all Financial transactions are property documented
• Assists in overall financial matters including budgets at central and regional levels
• Manages personnel issues, determination and administration of employee benefits and allowances, etc

Qualifications and Experience

• An advanced degree or equivalent (Management, Administration, Finance and Accounting) and 5+ years relevant experience
• Strong managerial and I supervisory experience
• Proven strong HR experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of CDC,USAID and CU’s rules, regulations and procedures

5.)  Sub Contract Supervisor

Locations: Gombe

Responsibilities

• Identifies and conducts pre-award assessment of potential sub recipients, for the region in collaboration with DDF and Central Subcontract Accountants
• Ability Advise and Train sub recipients on all applicable USG laws and regulations, Funding agencies rules and regulations, Terms and conditions of the subcontract
• Ensure consistent application of Organizational financial and administrative policies/standards, as well as USG rules and regulations;
• Develop systems and tools for sub recipients financial management:  training staff in their use
• Review all Sub recipients reports and advance requests: facilitate sub recipients payments, and monitor their advances from source.
• Assist in execution of new subcontracts and subcontract close outs
• Conduct financial monitoring including Site visits and review of financial reports and their supporting documents
• Review audit reports filed by Sub recipients and corrective action taken by sub recipients in response to audit findings.
• Applicants should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Internet/Emails
• Significant amounts of travels require for the position

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance related field and minimum of five years of relevant work experience; or Master’s degree with two years of relevant work experience.
• General ledger experience required.
• Experience with USG financial rules and regulations desirable
• Knowledge of CDC, USAID and CU’s rules, regulations, and procedures concerning subcontracts.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong computer spreadsheet and word processing skills

6.) Sub Contract Finance Manager

Locations: Abuja

Responsibilities

• Assists, establishes and manages field office financial systems for subcontract activities
• Implements accounting and financial policies to ensure financial integrity of Subcontract programs
• Takes the lead in monitoring expenditure, preparing accurate and timely monthly subcontract reports and financial statements.
• Supervises Subcontract finance Accountants.
• Manages all subcontract local Vendors contracts, and other service agreements in collaboration with HR/Admin Manager.
• Assists in the identification and conducting of pre-award assessment of potential Sub recipients, for the region in collaboration with the DDF
• Advise and Train Sub recipients on all applicable USG laws and regulations, Funding agencies rules and regulations, Terms and conditions of the subcontract.
• Ensure consistent application of Organizational financial and administrative policies/standards, as well as USG rules and regulations;
• Develop systems and tools for Sub recipients financial management; training staff in their use.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance or related field and minimum of five years of relevant work experience in project finance in a senior capacity;
• General ledger experience required;
• Experience with USG financial rules and regulations desirable
• Knowledge of CDC, USAID and CU’s rules, regulations, and procedures concerning subcontracts
• Strong Managerial and Supervisory experienc
• Strong Attention to details
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong computer spreadsheet and word processing skills.

7.) Site Coordinator (5 positions)

Locations:  Akwa Ibom, Benue, Gombe, Ogoja, Kafanchan.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Managing and providing technical guidance to the Regional Implementation Team on HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs
• Supervising a team of professionals providing technical assistance and support to facilities implementing HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs
• Assisting with individual and site work planning, regional strategic planning,  and  reporting to donors
• Fostering a productive working relationship between our organization and facilities that we partner with.
• Maintaining an excellent working relationship with counterparts at State and Local levels, USG implementing partners, and local groups/organization.
• Able to represent our organization effectively and productively in the region.

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Management, Medicine, or Nursing
• Supervisory experience in health program management
• At least 5 years of experience working in health care system in Nigeria
• Experience working in collaboration with local Governmental partners, U.S. Government or bilateral donors preferred.
• Clinical experience in HIV/AIDS care and antiretroviral treatment is an added advantage
• Strong management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English
• Must be capable of independently developing and implementing the duties described above.
• Ability to speak local languages is an advantage.

General Requirements

• Applicants should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Internet/Emails
• Significant amounts of travels require for the position

Application Deadline
9th November, 2010

Method of Application
Interested candidates should apply by e-mail with CV and suitability statements as one Microsoft word attachment to the email below according to the position being applied for not later than 9th November 2010.

Position 1: drivers2011@yahoo.com
Position 2: sbccadvisor11@yahoo.com
Position 3: pmtctadvisor11@yahoo.com
Position 4: finandmanager11@yahoo.com
Position 5: subcontractadv11@yahoo.com
Position 6: subcontractadv11@yahoo.com
Position 7: site_coordinator@yahoo.com

The subject of the email should be the Position Title applied for and the applicant’s full name e.g. Driver- Abdul Okoro. Applications that do not meet the above specifications will be rejected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.