Pro-Health International is a faith-based, non- profit organization that has provided free health care services to under-served populations in Nigeria and Africa for over 27 years.
We are inviting suitable candidates for the under-listed position for our newly awarded USAID funded OVC project ICHSSA 4: Integrated Child Health and Social Services to be implemented in Nigeria. The ICHSSA 4 project seeks to improve the wellbeing of OVCS and their caregivers:
Job Title: Senior Program Manager
Location: Adamawa
Job Summary / Responsibilities
Primary Functions:
The Senior program manager will be responsible for the management and coordination of the ICHSSA project sub-grants with CSOs in Adamawa States
S / he will work closely with the System strengthening and sustainability Advisors (SSSA)
Monitoring / Evaluation Advisors (MEAs) and other key ICHSSA program staff to ensure project targets are met and documented appropriately.
S / he will liaise closely with Finance and Compliance Specialist (FCSs) to ensure proper accountability for project funds.
She / he will also provide technical assistance and training as appropriate to partners to ensure that high standards of program implementation are provided.
Job Responsibilities:
Works closely with SMWASD and System strengthening and sustainability advisors to conduct the sub grant process in assigned states each of the first three years.
Conducts assessments of CSO sub grantees provides mentorship in proposal design and implementation of service delivery.
Identify potential business development plans and sustainability.
With TO and TAs, organizes and supports technical trainings and community of practice meetings.
Monitors progress on various capacity building related indicators CSOs with MEOs.
Ensures CSO participation in coordination meetings.
Serves as the focal ICHSSA 4 project contact for CSO sub grants.
Ensures on-going support and monitoring to CSOs after their grant closure to track sustainability outcomes
Needs to have technical OVC skills / knowledge and strong program management skills.
The SPM will manage a large team comprising program unit and provide support in office administration.
Qualifications and Skills
A Bachelor degree in Social Sciences or Health related field is required
A Master's in Social Sciences or MPH will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 to 7 years of work experience on an OVC program in Nigeria is required
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in developmental field with MSc/ MPH or related field
Ability to use all Microsoft packages including excel and PowerPoint
Candidate must have up to five years PEPFAR program implementation; experience is supervising and providing MEAL technical assistance for PEPFAR HIV OVC and Adolescent programs
Candidate should have strong interpersonal skill
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Ability to work in a culturally sensitive environment
Demonstratedwillingness to work in a team.
Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.
Application Closing Date
21st January, 2020.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a Cover Letter along with their Resume / CV to: [email protected] using the "Job title" as the subject of the email.
Important Information / Notice
The above job description is not an exhaustive list, rather it is intended to be indicative of the skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
Pro-Health International is an equal -opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.