Household Economic Strengthening (HES) Officer at Centre for Family Health Initiative (CFHI)

Centre for Family Health Initiative (CFHI) is a non-political, non-religious, not-for-profit organization, committed to the promotion of health and protection of the well-being of families in Africa. Driven by a vision of Healthy Families; Healthy Societies, CFHIТs mission is to develop a safe and accommodating society for all, through community driven and family centered health interventions, socio-economic empowerment, research and policy development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Household Economic Strengthening (HES) Officer

Location: Owerri, Imo

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on household level and work with stakeholders to identify gaps and device tailored solutions that are appropriate and affordable.
• Establish strong relationships and work closely with informed saving groups like SMEDAN, SILC, among others.
• Assess and monitor the overall quality of the portfolio of target saving groups and identify gaps for capacity building and technical assistance needs as it relates to management of finances.
• Develop HES reports
• Establish effective community-based mechanism for monitoring the social economic security of VC through the community CIT members
• Perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Social / Health Science or any related discipline.
• NYSC discharge certificate or exemption letter
• 1 or 2 years experience in community development project/OVC project
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies:
Candidate must have:

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgments in a timely fashion.
• Experience in dealing with difficult and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in graphic designs and videography, and content development.
• Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and adept at cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask.

Application Closing Date
6th May, 2022.