Assistant Program Officer at Reconnect Health Development Initiative (RHDI)

Reconnect Health Development Initiative (RHDI) is an mental health non-profit, non-government organization headquartered in Nigeria since 2013, to provide psychological treatment and support services to address mental health issues while providing psychological treatment services to people and communities. Working together with relevant stakeholders, we affirm our commitment to support and alleviate the sufferings of persons affected by disasters, mental disorder, psychological and substance abuse problems. We believe no one should face a mental health challenge alone and we would not give up until everyone in need of psychological support access the required.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Program Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Participates in designing Project, developing methodologies, work plans and budgets for the Reconnect-HDI Program.
• Drafts inception plans and other program documents and communication.
• Supports the coordination and management of the implementation of Project activities, scheduling activities and monitoring the Project to make sure planned targets are achieved on time.
• Ensures agreed quality standards for the management and outputs of Reconnect-HDI Project are met.
• Works with the Program Manager to implement the M&E action plan, making sure that M & E data for the Project is collected and reports are produced, as required.
• Works closely with the Finance team to monitor Project expenses and to ensure accurate Project financial reporting.
• Assists with drafting timely and professional Project narrative reports and submits them to the Program Manager, as required.
• Contributes towards the development of Reconnect-HDI Project materials and messages, as appropriate.
• Manages partner relations by supporting the partners, responding to their enquiries/queries and ensuring that there is effective communication regarding Project activities.
• Plans/facilitates/rapporteurs at Project meetings, dialogues and workshops.
• Provides representation and/or participation of the organization at various functions, including but not limited to workshops, dialogues, conferences and field visits.
• Performs other Project activities as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements and Experience

• B.Sc / BA in Public Health, Behavioral Sciences, Guidance & Counseling or its recognized equivalent
• Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in Public Health, Guidance & Counseling, Sociology, or related Health, Medical, or Social Science discipline.
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with International programs and strong familiarity with best-practice reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with government-level officials to strengthen program implementation
• Demonstrated ability in working and collaborating with a wide range of local and international partner organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining donor relations
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication
• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams and willingness to learn and empower others
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Demonstrated work experience in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple and competing demands and establish priorities, while providing continual attention to detail in proofing materials, tracking projects, and grants.
• Commitment to organizational core values, mission and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and implement good judgment in a variety of global health and development contexts.
• Demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills. Hausa language skills are a plus.
• Experience in a role requiring collaboration within an organization, as well as a demonstrated ability to work with efficiency and diplomacy as part of a team effort.
• Demonstrated capacity and initiative to solve problems with energy and positive attitude.
• Willingness to work in a flexible environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed and/or approved.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2022.