Senior Program Officer at the Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health programs, education, research, and livelihoods initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

In anticipation of a potential award from USAID on the Accelerating Control of the HIV Epidemic in Nigeria (ACE) with focus on the BAY (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe) states, the position below is open for consideration to all qualified candidates:

Job Title: Senior Program Officer

Location: Adamawa
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Project: ACE
Category: Programs

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the State Program Advisor/State Team Lead, the SPO provides oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of all ACE activities in the assigned State.
• S/he will provide management support to the state office 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 ACE IAs’ sub agreements. Ensure that AHNI delivers on all its promises to donors and other stakeholders (achieve set targets, deliver quality services).
• Monitor and enforce compliance with donor and AHNI policies by the state office and IAs.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders and collaborators to share information, coordinate activities and avoid duplication in the implementation of the programs.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• M.Sc / M.A Degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5 - 7 years relevant experience in development programs.
• Or B.Sc / B.A in Public Health, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7 - 9 years of relevant experience in development programs.
• Knowledge and skills on conducting budget analysis and tracking (Burn rate, Pipeline analysis) is essential
• Ability to use MS office and some data visualization applications is essential
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

Application Closing Date
Tuesday, 11th January, 2022.